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87 Mr.•Paxton retired at 9:10 P.M. The Chairman read -a letter from Mrs. Catherine Misch, whose application for a license to maintain and operate Misch a slaughterhouse at 20 Hill Avenue was denied last week. Sliughter Mr. Misch requested an appointment with the Board House this evening. At 9:12 P.I. Mr. and Mrs. Misch appeared before the Board. The Chairman said that he understood that this particular alaughterhouse had not been used for some time, and Mrs. Misch replied that it had not been operated for about a year. Mr. Rowse explained to Mrs. Misch that the'reason it was allowed was because of the fact that it existed prior to the adoption of the 'Zoning Law, and that this location is strictly residential. Mrs. Misch asked why it was that the building could not be continued for the purpose of a slaughterhouse, and the`Chairman replied that it was because of the regula- tions of the Zoning Law which are for the overall protection of the Town. Mr. and Mrs. Misch retired at 9:30 P.M. A letter was received from the Secretary to the Inv. to Governor inviting the Board of Selectmen to attend Reception Governor and Mrs. Tobin's public reception'on Washington's p Birthday in the Hall of Flags. The Chairman read a letter from George W. Amery stating that the Board of. Fire Engineers had voted not to include an Article in the Warrant relative to placing members of the fire department under Civil Service. The Chairman read a letter from Raymond L. White, Town Accountant, informing the Board that he had employed a new girl as of February 6, 1946, at a salary of $20.00 per week to replace Mrs. Dorothy Murray. Mr. White stated that he hoped the Board of Selectmen would approve this action, inasmuch as he did not have time enough to consult the Board before making the change. Mr. White further stated that on May 1, 1944 he was authorized to employ Mies Virginia Tarbell at a salary of $22:.00 per week, but he hired her at $20.00 per week. However,' she later received a $2.00 increase. In this year's budget he has included $1.00 increment, but he would like to have this recommendation changed to a $2.00 increment; Mr. White stated that he had mentioned this matter to Mr. Hoyt, Chairman of the. Appropriation Committee, and he felt that the Committee would approve of the extra dollar. Ne Fire Dep t . Article. Accountant Salary of Senior C]s rk