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59 the fact that Mr. Garrity is assisting. As far as the Director is concerned, the Committee could be hand- led on an academic basis, through Boston University, using one of their trained men who is still in school or find someone locally. He explained that the balance of the budget is more or less the same as it is now. He said that if the swimming pool is operated on the present basis the cost will be somewhat increased because of the increase in salaries. Mr. Gay asked what the attendance was at the North Lexington playground and Mr. Garrity replied that no activitieswere conducted there. He said that he thought this year he would use the center playground girl as a craft teacher to alternate between Lexington Center and East Lex- ington. ington Center and East Lox ngt n. When the craft teacher goes to East Lexington the girl in East Lexington will come up to the Center Playground. Mr. Gustin said that his committee feels that this is only a compromized proposition and that something will definitely have to be done about North Lexington, and that in about a year the Fiske School Playground will require supervision. The Chairman asked if the Committee was dissatisfied because there is noting included in the budget for the Enclosed North Lexington Playground. Mr. Gustin replied that the facilities in North Lex- Field ington are not suitable for a full program. He said that the Committee suggested purchasing the Bean property, but the Planning Board is not in favor. They recommended that the Town acquire the Johnson property adjacent to the school. The Chairman asked if the Johnson property were level enough for a baseball diamond and Mr. Garrity replied in the affirmative and said that it is small. The Chairman asked if the Committee and Mr. Garrity were willing to go along for this year, and Mr. Gustin replied that they are but strictly on a trial basis. He stated that they believe a full time director is necessary and the proper thing to do. He said that the Committee realizes the fancial problemsfacing the Town this year and therefore they are trying to compromise. Thlbhairman stated that the Committee is presenting the revised budget, or a temporary program, but it does not necessarily reflect the members ideas as to what they think is a proper program. Mr. Gustin said that was correct. The Chairman asked if the i;igure of $5,549.50 takes the place of the original figure plus other expenses and Mr. Gustin replied in the affirmative. The Chairman asked if the Committeets recommendation of the various items under Capital Outlay remain unchanged and Mr. Gustin replied in the affirmative. 1• a *