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C 1 Mr. Giroux moved that the choice of paint be left in the hands of the Supt. of Public Works. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Raymond said that the Arlington Gas Co. wanted to install a main in Mass. Avenue from Summit Avenue to the houses that Mr. Ross is building, a dis- tance of 1700 or 1800 feet. He said that because of the reconstruction of Mass. Avenue, the Town did not know just where the water main is, but the Gas Company's engineer had agreed to locate the water main. Mr. Giroux moved that the Board approve the installation of the gas main subject to that company submitting a plan satisfactory to Mr. Raymond. Mr. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. A letter dated March 16th, 1937, relative to blast- ing damage claims during Mill Brook drainage construction was received from Mr. Raymond. Six claims for damages have been settled and these totaled $204. as compared with the sum of $231.00 which was originally claimed by these parties. Five were residents of Arlington and one a resident of Lexington. There are three unsettled claims which have been investigated totaling $801.00, namely that of Frank E. Tucker, Pars. Mary A. Perry and Mrs. George Barnes of 265, 243 and 269 Lowell Street, Arlington, respectively. In each case, the claim is considerably in excess of the amount which the Town investigator has estimated that it will cost to repair the damages. His estimate is $277.00. Mr. Raymond listed the dates that the various claims were presented. Mr. Raymond said that he had talked with the various people and only one, Mr. Frank Tucker, had agreed to reduce his claim, and he reduced his by $20.00. Mr. Raymond suggested that the Tov n engage a Lexington man in the house furnishing and decorating business to visit the premises in company with the Town investigator and present estimates of the cost of remedying any damage which could reasonably be contributed to any vibration or shock from our blasting operations. Mr. Giroux moved that Mr. Raymond's recommendation be approved and that Mr. Edward H. Mara be engaged to make the estimates. Mir. Potter seconded the motion and it was so voted. Letter, was received from Freeman L. Nelson of Somerville, suggesting that he be allowed to draft or re -write traffic ordinances for the Town of Lexington. No action was taken on the matter, Letter was received from the Supt. of the Park Division listing his recommendations for appointments to positions at the playgrounds for the coming summer. It was decided to re -nest Mr. Garrity to appear at the 427 Gas main in Mass. Avenue. Mill Brook blasting claims. Tbaff is Ordinances Playground appointment: