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244 Uses of Halls Bedford 'Air Base (Water Bill Worthen - Merriam Insurance Contract SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 15, 1943 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building on Tuesday evening, June 15, 1943, at 8:30 P.M. The members were notified of the meeting by the Chairman by telephone. Chairman Rowse, Messrs. Sarano, Potter, Locke and Sheldon were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board at 8:40.P.M. He said that the Lexington Lions Club had requested the use of Cary Hall on October 21, 1943, from 7:00 P.M. to, 10:00 P.M. for a penny sale. Mr. Potter moved that the use of the hall b e granted, free of charge. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it, was so voted. Mr. Paxton said that the Lexington Grange had requested the use of Cary Hall, September 25, 1943, from 2:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. for the annual fair. Mr. Sheldon moved the use of the hall be granted subject to the usual charge. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton said that Mr. Norlin had requested the use of Cary Hall for Graduation Exercises on June 22, 1943, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon. Mr. Potter moved that the use of the hall be.granted, free of charge. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton reported that he had talked with Lt. Brinker from Grenier Field pertaining to the amount of money the U. S. Army owes the Town of Lexington for water. The bill now runs close to $1,000.00. He said that previous to the telephone conversation he had written a letter and had requested payment for at least three month's supply. Lt. Brinker informed Mr. Paxton that it was impossible to make any payment on the account as the contract has not been signed by the Town and returned to the U. S. Army. Mr. Paxton said that there were parts of the contract which were not approved by Mr. Wrightington, but he did not make any suggestions. Mr. Paxton said he telephoned.Mr. Gow of the M.D.C. tosee if he could obtain permission to sign the contract, but the Commission has not met and the tie-in on Appleton Street, Arlington has not been completed. Mr. Paxton said that he would obtain further information and report to the Board at its next meeting. The Chairman read a letter from Robert C. Merriam stating that he purchased Mr. Worthen's Insurance Busines as of May 1, 1943, and he will pay him for it 90% of the brokerage commissions on the renewal of policies he wrote and which renewals are effective within three years after May 1, 1943. Uses of Halls 0,4 1 Worthen- Merriam orthen- Merriam Insurance Contract