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545 call Washington and tell them of the situation here and see if a definite date could be set in order that a replacement can be obtained. The copy of the letter from Mrs, Mildred Groot to the PIGEON Selectmen regarding the diseases from pigeons and also the NUISANCE copy of the letter to Mrs. Groot from Mr. Alan Adams, Chair- man of the Board of Selectmen, was discussed by the Board. Included in Mrs. Groot's letter was a clipping from a magazine stating the diseases which could be carried by pig- eons. Mrs. Groot also pointed out the nuisance and danger of the pigeons roosting in the center and she felt something should be done about this. After a short discussion the Board instructed Mr. Lurvey to contact the State Health Department and see if they had any suggestions as to what could be recommended to help abate this nuisance. Dr. Cosgrove explained that the dentists in Town had been USE OF approached by the School Atheltic Department to offer their ser- DENTAL vices for the purpose of fitting each High School Football Player CLINIC with a mouth piece, the State Law states each player must have a mouth piece for protection. By having the dentists donate their time the cost of these mouth pieces can be kept at a min- imum. Dr. Cosgrove said they had asked to use the Dental Clinic for this work. This would be done at no expense to the Dental Clinic. Dr. Bane or Dr. Manikas should be on duty at the time this work is being done and also Mrs. Porter could be on duty in order to help the volunteer dentists all she can. The Board voted to let the dentists use•the Dental Clinic for the purpose of making impressions of mouth pieces for the high school football players. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING JUNE 26, 1962 The regular meeting of the Board of Health was held Thursday evening, June 28, 1962, at 7:30 P.M. in the Board of Health Office in the New Town Office Building. Members present were Mr. R. L. McQuillan, Chairman, Dr. William Cosgrove, Mr. James M. West and Health Officer, Mark D. Lurvey. Mr. Lurvey told the Board he had received a phone call from MR. LURVE Washington stating his appointment was definite and he was to re- APPOINT - port to Rockville, Maryland on August 13, 1962. MEET The clerk stated that on Wednesday, June 27, 1962, about 200 letters stating that the position of Executive Health Officer for the Town of Lexington was to be filled went out to Registered Sanitarians.