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SELECTMEN'S MEETING January 19, 1948 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building on Monday evening, January 19, 1948, at 7:30 P.M. Messrs. Locke, Emery and Gay were present. The Clerk was also present. In the absence of Mr. Paxton, Mr. Locke served in the capacity of Chairman. At 7:33 P.M. Chief John W. Rycroft of the Police Department met with the Board. The Chair- man explained that the Board'desired to discuss with him for any coiment pro or con, relative to the appointment of Officer George C. Smith, to the position of Sergeant, officer Smith being the only man to pass the civil service examination. The Chairman asked if it is a fact that Officer Smith must be appointed. The Chief stated that the Board must appoint him or give the Division of Civil Service reasons for not making the appointment. He explained that there will not be sufficient funds to pay another Sergeant until the money has been appro- priated in March. The Chief stated that the money was provided in 1947, but it was not spent and does not carry over into 1948. He said that the Department would have to wait now until Town Meeting appropriates money to pay another Sergeant. The Chairman asked if Officer Smith would hold his position on the list and the `'hief replied that he will remain on the list for a period of two years. He suvgested that the Board write a letter to the Division of Civil Service and explain why the appointment could not be made until money is available. Mr. Gay asked the Chief if he is satisfied with the results of the examination and the Chief replied in the affirmative and said that Officer Smith received a high mark. He stated that Officer Smith apparently gets along with the men with whom he works. 213 App't Sergeant to Police Department