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3.62 The Chairman said that it would not go beyond the statue. The Chairman explained that Mr. Hitchcock had telephoned him this evening and the question is this. If the 10,000 lumin lamps are installed through the center on the present shut-off time, the town will save v$ 210 a year. If all night lighting is ma1ntandd in the same area, it will cost $ 45 more than the present schedule. He stated that the Board has received requests from the Chamber of Commerce requesting all night lighting in Lexington Center. Mr. MacDonald retired at 8:55 p.m. Mr. DeFoe reported on the water assessment charge which is questioned by Mr. Joseph H. Mealy, 21 Larch - Mealy mont Lane. The Chairman said that it appears to him assess- that Mr. Mealy has paid for the total installation and ment should not have been billed for the $100 which he charge questions. I nsuran c e Mr. Emery moved that the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized to have the necessary forms prepared for abating the water assessment charge against the'Mealy in the amount of $ 100. Mr. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe presented a sketch and explained Mr. Henry E. ;Andrewst water assess ht on Preston Road. He explained that the water main does not go in front of Mr. nndrewt property and he never should have been assessed. Mr. Driscoll moved that the charge of $22.81 be abated. Mr. Emery seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe presented the Chairman with a letter from Brewer & Lord, which he read to the Board, relative to increased building values. Mr. Converse Hill stated in the letter that the Town should again consider increasing the amount of insurance under the schedule and would suggest an increase of 15% - increasing each item of the schedule by this amount. He also recommend- ed that a specific policy be written rather than en- dorse all policies at this time because of the fact that there will be other changes within a year. 1 1