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SELECTMEN'S MEETING April 2, 1945 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, April 2, 1945 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Locke, Messrs. Potter, Sarano, Rowse and Sheldon were present. The Clerk was also present. At 7:30 P.M. Mr. George W. Emery, Chief Engineer of the Board of Fire Engineers, appeared before the Board. Mr. Emery stated that the Fire Department has a 1923 Lincoln chassis formerly used as a brush fire wagon. He said that this piece of equipment was junked as fire apparatus about two years ago, and the Board of Fire Engineers would like to have the author- ity to dispose of it. Mr. Sheldon moved that the Board of Fire Engineers be authorized to obtain bids for the 1923 Lincoln Chassis formerly used by the Fire Department as a brush fire wagon. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. At 7:40 P.M. Mr. William C. Paxton, Superintendent of Public Works, appeared before the Board. Mr. Paxton called the Board's attention to the fact that the perambulation of the Town's bounds should be done this year, and in the past the Board has appointed Mr. Spencer and Mr. Cosgrove as substitutes for the Selectmen. Mr. Potter moved that Mr. Cosgrove be requested to act as a substitute for the Board of Selectmen, and that Mr. Frederick J. Spencer also be appointed a substitute, subject to the approval of the Board of Assessors. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton informed the Board that the men in the Public Works Department who are now receiving 70st or 855Z an hour will be receiving 8025Z, 86 3/4, and 97 3/4. Mr. Paxton presented .a list recommending an increase in the rates as follows: Name Present Rates Sugested Rates Brenton Cataldo Galvagno Mackenzie Nutt Paladins Ryan Silva .85 .75 .70 .75 .75 .70 .75 .75 1.00 .90 .82 .90 .90 .82 .90 .90 131 Sell 1923 Lincoln Chassis Fire Dept. Perambul- ation Town Bounds Wage Rates