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1 1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING MARCH 4, 1946 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 P. M. Chairman Locke, Messrs. Potter, Rowse and Sarano were present. The Clerk was also present. At 7:30 P. M. Mr. Joseph H. DeFoe, Suptt. of Public Works, appeared before the Board. A letter was received from the County Commissioners stating that orders for the relocation of highways in the Town of Lexing- ton had been issued as follows: North Street, March 31, 1944; Concord Avenue, August 10, 1945; Adams Street, August 10, 1945; and East Street, January 25, 1946 -- thereby taking certain areas of land as easements for highway purposes. Mr. DeFoe stated that if an entry is not made, or possession taken, within two years of the date of the order, the taking shall be void, therefore on North Street entry should be made by March 31, 1946. Mr. DeFoe wanted to know whether or not the Town had the right to go onto the property until it had been formally taken. He was instructed to discuss the matter with the Town Counsel. Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that he had a conversation with Mr. O'Toole of the Metropolitan District Commission. The Commission would like a communication from the Board giving some statement as to the need and necessity of having an additional Water supply for the Town of Lexington,and that the Board would recommend an extension to the Town Meeting. The Chairman asked Mr. DeFoe if he would kindly compose such a letter, and he agreed to do so. Mr. DeFoe stated that several years ago a charge in the amount of $26.77 had been made for thawing a frozen water service at 77 Valley Road. Mr. DeFoe said that the owners of the property informed him that a plumber had taken c are of whatever had to be done in the house, and the Town took care of the outside. He said that as far as he was able to determine he felt that the charge should be abated. Mr. Potter moved that Mr. DeFoe be authorized to abate the $26.77 charge. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that Mr. Paul Hubbart had met with him and Mr. Sheldon and discussed the proposed sewer construction in the Manor Section. Mr. Hubbart requested a statement from the Town of Lexington giving information as to just what the Town intends to do, and the cost to each abutter. 437 County Comm'rs. Orders Rel'stns. Highways M.D.C. Need & Necessity Add. Water Line to Lexington Abate Charge for Thawing Frozen Water Service Hubbart Req. re: Proposed Manor Sewer Constructio