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100 procla- mation Brook Complaint Sidewalks Appro- priation 19th of April SELECTMEN'S MEETING February.28, 1949 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room on Monday evening at 7:30 P.M. There were present: Chairman Paxton, Messrs. Emery, Gay, Driscoll and Nickerson. The Clerk was also present. The Chairman read a letter from the Minute Man Chapter of United World Federalists to which was attached a copy of a proclamation for the Board's signature. Mr. Emery suggested that -Mr. Adams amend the proclamation and submit it to the Chairman of the Board before publishing it in the newspaper. The Chairman read a letter from Viano Properties, Inc. with reference to the town widerixg the brook, a portion of which is located on the Viano property on Bedford Street. The Chairman explained that this lettetois the result of cleaning and widening of the North Lexington Brook near the Fire Station. There is a special Act accepted by the town which giyes the town the right to enter on to provate property to clean brooks. He explained that this is the first time to his knowledge that sny -complaint has ever been made. The Chairman said that if the brook is cleaned out it will help the entire area. The Board was of the opinion that Mr. DeFoe should contact Mr. Viano and possibly discuss the matter with the Town Counsel. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Edwin B. Worthen with reference to the sidewalks along both sides of Depot Park. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge Mr. Worthen's letter and advise him that funds have been included in the 1949 appropriations for the installation of a sidewalk, and curbing on the westerly side of Depot Square. Mr. Emery stated that Mr. Winlock, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, had inquired as to whether or . not a compromise should be reached on the 19th of April appropriation. The Appropriation Committee are recommend- ing $800. Mr. Emery moved that the Board's approval of 4,500. be -revised to 4 1,250. -Mr. Nickerson seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman explained that there has been con- flicting reports as to just how much money the 19th of April Committee would need and suggested that Mr. Froth- ingham and Mr. Seltzer be invited to meet with the Board next Monday night, if they can act for the committee.