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Page 141 July 6, 1976 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent it was BIDS TYPEWRITER VOTED: to award the typewriter service to Gayne Typewriter Co. , as SERVICE the low bidder meeting specifications. (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous) A brief discussion was held on the matter of rubbish removal. Mr. RUBBISH Michelman and Dr. Rotberg asked if the awarding of a contract to the CONTAINER low bidder was in the best interests of the town since another bidder SERVICE was a long time contractor of the town. Mr. Maclnnes responded saying that according to law there was no choice and their references seemed appropriate. Dr. Rotberg also noted his concern about recycling paper. Mr. Maclnnes reviewed the problem of recycling paper in the past because of the wax problem. Dr. Rotberg then suggested removing the rubbish out- side of Lexington. Mr. Maclnnes said the cost would increase approxi- mately 50%. Dr. Rotberg said that perhaps it would increase the life of the sanitary landfill in Lexington. Mr. Michelman said then that this might be a matter for the town meeting to decide since they might feel that the additional cost would be valid. He suggested more information be obtained regarding this matter for recommendation next year. Mr. Brown expressed his reservations about dumping Lexington waste in other towns. A vote was called. No motion was made. Mrs. Swanson handed the gavel to Mr. Brown. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent it was VOTED: to award the rubbish container service_ to Cianci & Sons based on low bid meeting specifications. (YES, Swanson, Michelman, Rotberg, Brown, Abstain) (Mr. Wadsworth was not present at the time of the vote) Mr. Brown returned the gavel to Mrs. Swanson Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent it was TOWEL SERVICE VOTED: that the towel service be awarded to the Standard Coat, Apron and Towel Co. , based upon their low bid of .115 per towel for the school year 1976-77. (YES, Brown Swanson, NO, Rotberg, ABSTAIN, Michelman) (Mr. Wadsworth was not present at the time of this vote or any vote after this point) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent it was STUDENT ACCIDEE INSSRANCE VOTED: to award the student accident insurance to the Derosier Plan Admin. , Inc. , for the school year 1976-1977 as low bidder meet- ing specifications. (Brown, Rotberg, Unanimous) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent it was PAINTING VOTED: to award a contract for painting in the schools as follows: (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous)(See Page 141A)