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221 <br />SELECTMEN'S MEETING <br />February 24, 1947 <br />A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in <br />the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building on Monday evening, <br />February 24, 1947. Chairman Potter, Messrs. Locke and Paxton <br />were present. The Clerk was also present. <br />Mr. VeFoe, Supt. of Public Works, met with the Board at <br />7:30 p.m. He said that he had talked with Mrs. Grush relative <br />to the Board's decision with reference to her claim for <br />damages and she just can't see why the Town is not responsible. <br />Mr. Paxton asked if Mr. DeFoe suggested to Mrs. Grush that she <br />see a physician. Mr. Paxton said that Mr. Grush had telephoned <br />him and said that Mrs. Grush had been told to go to a doctor. Grush <br />Mr. Paxton moved that the claim in the amount of Claim <br />$10.00 be paid, providing the Suit.of Public Works.obtains a <br />release. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. <br />Mr. DeFoe said that he has received requests for street <br />lightson Rangeway Road, Garfield and Cherry Streets. He <br />stated that he and Mr. Hitchcock of the Boston Edison Company <br />had investigated the areas. There ate five houses on Rangeway <br />Road and both he and Mr. Hitchcock believe two lights would be <br />sufficient. There are only two houses on Garfield Street and <br />he does not recommend lighting only two houses. <br />Mr. Paxton said that he would not recommend street lights <br />for Cherry Street until after the street has been built and Street <br />he thought all requests for street lights should be held over lights. <br />until July 1st. <br />Mr. Locke moved that no action be taken on the requests <br />at this time. Mr. Paxton seconded the motion, and it was so <br />voted. <br />Mr. DeFoe reported that Mr. Joseph Hallisey, State Department <br />of Public Works, came out to see him the other day and said <br />that he thought the Town should go along with Chapter 90. <br />Grove Street and that the Town would not have to start spending <br />money until after July 1, 1948. <br />Mr. Locke said that the Appropriation Committee would Chapt.90 <br />undoubtedly disapprove and so would Town Meeting. He '®aid Grove <br />that he did not approve recommending the appropriation know- St. <br />ing that the money may not be spent. <br />Mr. Locke moved that no appropriation be requested for <br />this year. Mr. Paxton seconded the motion, and it was so voted. <br />