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REGULAR MEETING, MAY 1, 1928. A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at the Selectmen's Office at 7:30 P.M. Messrs. Burnham, Custance, Ballard, Robertson, and Chamberlain were present. The Supt. of Public Works and the Clerk pro -tem were also present. The records were approved. Mr. Custance brought up the question of garbage as he hod several calls during the day informing him that Mr. Thomas Forsythe is not collecting any garbage now. A letter was read from the Supt. of Public Works in regard to garbage collection, and suggesting that an article be inserted in the warrant for the next Town Meeting. The Board was informed by the Supt. of Public Works that it might be possible Louse a cart which was purchased for this purpose, and which never has been used,but is on the Almshouse property. It was voted that all complaints in regard to garbage collection be referred to the Supt. of Public Works, and that he give the citizens such assistance as he can bo arrange for the continuance of the collection of garbage. Letter was received from the Lexington Board of Trade inviting the Board of Selectmen to their annual dinner in Masonic Ball, Monday, May 71 1928 at 7 o'clock. The Board of Trade wao informed that at least two members of the Board would be present at the dinner. Mr. George A. Streetrat 17 Fletcher Avenue came before the Board it 8:15 P.M. at which time he presented application for a license to peddle meat in the Town of Lexington. Mr. Streeter was born in Lexington, has lived here most of his life; and has worked for Lester E Smith for twelve years. After Mr. Streeter retired, the Board discussed the matter, and it was voted to approve the application. The Edison Electric Ill. Co. was granted permission to relocate one pole on Locust Avenue, westerly from Robbins Road as the present location will be dangerous when Robbins Road is constructed. Permission was granted to the Edison Electric Ill. Co. and the N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. ,for joint location of ten poles on North Bancock Street westerly; from Burlington Street. Permission was granted to the N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. and the Edison Electric Ill. Co. for joint location of eight poles on Locust Avenue westerly fromMass. Avenue. Letter was received from Mr. F. A. Woodhead, Manager of the Lexington Gas Company�in which he informed the Board that after May 31st he would not be connected with that company, and expressing his thanks for courtesies extended by the Board. Letter was received from the Board of Trade asking the Permission of the Board to erect a temporary information booth on Depot Park. The booth would not be larger than ten feet square, and will be designed_by Willard D. Brown, sketch will be get to the