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232 Gas Hear- ing -- Lowery Bids for Public Works Supplies SELECTMEN'S FETING February 2, 1948 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room on Monday evening, February 2, 1948 at 7:30 P.M. There were present: Chairman Paxton, Iviessrs. Locke, Emery and Gay. The Clerk was also present. At 7:40 P.M. a hearing was declared open upon the application of Kieran J. Lowry for permission to install three underground tanks for the storage of gasoline ( 3000 gallons) on premises at 286 Lincoln Street, Lexington. The notice of the hearing was read by the Chairman. Mr. Lowry and one other person attended the hearing. The Chairman asked if Mr. Lowry intended to operate a gasoline station and he replied in the affirmative. No persons appeared in opposition. TheChairman informed the Board that the application has been approved by the Chief Engineer, Roy A. Cook. .Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted that the license be granted. The hearing was declared closedat 7:45 P.M. and the individuals retired. Mr. DeFoe met with the Board. He informed the Board that he had received four bids for fittings, hydrants and gate valves and sub- mitted figures to the Board for consideration. Mr. Frnery moved that the Sup't. of Public Works be autaorized to purchase a supply of fittings from the Public Works Supply Company at their quotation of $2,520.10. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, •and it was so voted. Mr. Gay moved that the Sup't. of PublicWork•s be authorized to purchase a supply of hydrants from the PublicWorks Supply Company at their quotation of $112.55, with a possible increase of 101. Mir. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Locke moved that the otg