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375 tELECTMEN'S MEETING January 17, 1944 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, January 17, 1944, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Rowse, Messrs. Potter, Locke and Sarano were present. The Clerk was also present. At 7:30 P.M. Mr. Clyde E. Steeves and Mr. William Burnham appeared before the Board. The Chairman said that the Board thought it would be best to have Mr. Steeves and Mr. Burnham in to discuss further their position as Assessors, in addition to the letter which they have received. The Chairman stated that the Committee named at last Town Meeting, to study certain Asses' departments of the Town in view of possible recommendations and changes, is going to recommend to Town Meeting that Mr. Spencer be a full-time Assessor. They are also going to recommend a complete Board of Assessors of either three or five members. He stated that the Board of Selectmen have not studied the matter, but felt that in view of the possibility that they might want to follow the recommendations made by the Committee, the Assessors were not reappointed in December. He further stated that the Board had obtained a legal opinion from Mr. Wrightington, and were advised that the Assessors could continue until reappointed. After further discussion on the matter, Messrs. Cann and Emery appeared before the Board at 7:45 P.M. Budgets The Assessors budgets were then considered. The only controversial item was the sum of 50.00 for Travel and Meeting Expenses. Mr. Steeves explained that this amount would depend on the number of Assessors' meetings held during the year. He believes these meetings are of very great value. The group, with the exception of Mr. Cann, retired at 8:05 P.M. The Building Inspector's budgets were then discussed. Bldg. Mr. Cann stated that, iii his estimation, he drove Budgets approximately 240 miles per month in connection with his duties as Building Inspector. This mileage is figured from his house to the Town Office and from the Town Office to the various places of inspection. Mr. Cann retired at 8:15 P.M. The Board checked the Selectmen's report for 1943. It was decided to include the number of Victory Gardens actually operated under the supervision of the Victory Garden Committee. It was also decided to include a paragraph pertaining to the establishment'of the office of Lieutenant in the Police Department. The Chairman suggested that the Board meet on Saturday, January 22, 1944, at 9:30 A.M. to act on budgets. Select's 1943 Report Meet to disc. Budgets