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' cided that from the list of uncompleted work in subdi- visions Mr. Snow would select every other week that development which had been incomplete the longest and prepare a detailed statement concerning the status of said development whereby the Board could take such action as seemed appropriate in each case. Mr. Stevens left the meeting at 9:30 p.m. after discussing with the Board the procedure to be followed in acquiring land for town recreation purposes. With specific reference to the Shannon land on North Street, commonly referred to as the North Street gravel pit, Mr. Snow reported that Dr. Shannon had come to the Planning Board office that afternoon to learn if the Board had progressed any further in de- termining whether or not the town should acquire said land for recreation purposes. Dr. Shannon stated that he had a prospective buyer who wished to make a deposit on the purchase of the land. In discussing the value of the land Mr. Snow stated that an appraiser had examined the site and had stated that, in his opinion, the land, not including the area in ponds, was worth about $500 per acre but that the Board might have to compromise somewhat on this figure. It was pointed out that there are two possible house sites fronting on North Street even though it would take a considerable amount of fill to make them usable. Mr. Snow then explained how the land could be developed for recreation use in connection with the Vine Brook easement. The Board decided to recommend that the land be acquired by the town and that Chairman Grindle arrange with Dr. Shannon to meet with the Board to discuss the matter further. After discussing in general other matters to be considered further by the Board, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. �_4 f... Levi G. Burnell Jr. Clerk 1 SHANNON LAND FOR RECREATION PURPOSES