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Selectmen's Meeting I j () -5- September 24, 1984 As suggested by the Town Manager a meeting will be scheduled on October - 15 with the School Committee for discussion of mutual concerns. Among topics for discussion will be budgetting targets, -and other f inancial matters per- taining to both Town and School. The Manager recommended that State & Federal aid to education and the . Education Bill proposed by. the State also be ex- plored and that the concept of the coalition of suburban educational systems be examined. Mr. Sacco and Mr. Hutchinson will represent the Board at an October 3 meet- ing of the coalition with Town officials of communities involved, at which time the findings of the coalition regarding impact of the current fiscal environment will be pre sent ed . Regarding the Alice R. Ferguson Trust-, an endowment of $5,-000 in memory of Charles E. Ferguson, the Chairman asked for suggestions as to appropriate use of the funds. Because of Mr. Ferguson's service as Town Moderator, ways to ensure linkage of Town government with the schools such as funding of a Mock' ock Town Meeting, were-discussed. The Manager will explore that concept and will consult with Paul Hamburger, Chairman of the T MA on other possible suggestions Staff was asked - to research areas of interest of Mr. Ferguson which may suggest possible uses for the funds. Mr. Hutchinson noted recent increase - in requests for Sunday Yard and Garage Sales, which are not allowed under the Selectmen's Garage and Yard Sale Policy. Mr. Cohen noted that the issue appears to be whether to revise the Policy with reference to Sunday Laws, which are less restrictive than the Blue Laws had been, but are st ill in effect. Mr. Marshall and Mr. Sacco felt that the prohibition of Sunday sales should be continued 0' Mr. Cohen was requested to report to the Board at some later - date re-, garding modification of Item #1 of the Policy, which deals with Sunday sales. Meet with School Comm Coalition Ferguson Trust Yard Sales Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept with thanks Gif t of the gift to the Town of an American flag in memory , of James E . Burke; of f Bred Fla g, Burke by the Burke family.. Mrs. Batt in noted that Mary Williams, former Town employee, is the daughter of Mr. Burke and expressed the appreciation of the Board at Mrs. Williams t gesture. Mr. McLaughlin reported briefly on suggestion that Board members, at Hats for their own expense, obtain tri -corne hats with some distinctive ornament, for Selectmen use at parades and other outdoor public gatherings where they appear as a group. Upon motion duly made -and seconded , it was voted to authorize Mr. McLaughlin to proceed with exploration of the matter, for presentation to the members in the near future. Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to sign a document amend- Traf f is ing traffic Rules and orders, permitting installation of signs at Hartwell orders Avenue and Maguire Road, as. a saf ety measure. The amendment had been approved Hartwell at the meeting of the Board on July 2, 19840 Maguire Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the applica- 1 -day t ion of W. R. Grace Company Recreation Association, for one -day Liquor License Liquor Lic . for September 26, 19$4, for a fare - -well party-for an employee. Raedacc