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APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE HELD ON
May 7, 1951
May 8, 1951
A meeting of the Appropriation Committee was held in
the office of the Town Accountant Monday evening, May 7, ,
1(1)51 withthe following members in attendance:
Howard A. Patterson, Chairman
Ralph H. Tucker John J. Sullivan
A. W. Cleveland Leon W. Bateman
Clarence E. Smith Thomas J. Donnelly, Jr.
Frank D. Walker, Consultant
The meeting was called to order at 8 :00 by Chairman
Howard A. Patterson. The minutes of the meeting held on
March 17, 1951 were presented and approved.
The following nominations were made:
Leon W. Bateman Chairman
Clarence E. Smith Co. Vice Chairman
Ralph H. Tucker Co. Vice Chairman
Ethel U. Rich Acting Secretary
The Secretary cast one ballot for the above officials
and they were so elected.
The Committees to work on the various departments
will be assigned at the next regular meeting.
It was voted to engage the services of Prank D. Walker
as Consultant for the year 1951-52 under the same monetary
arrangements as last year.
The following letter was received from the Town Clerk:
"Howard. A. Patterson, Chairman
Appropriation Committee
Lexington 73, Massachusetts
Dear Howard :
Because of the condition of certain record
books, namely births, marriages, and deaths, which
cannot be rebound, it is necessary for me to recopy
the records . Therefore, I am asking for a transfer of
8150.00 to cover the cost of 300 sheets for birth
records, 300 sheets for death records, and 300 sheets
for marriage records, which can be obtained at the rate
of 810.00 per hundred, also, three binders at 812.00 each.
Very truly yours ,
Jim Carroll /s
James J. Carroll
JJC/mjr Town Clerk "
It was voted to send the following letter to the
Town Clerk:
"Mr. James J. Carroll
Town Clerk - Treasurer
Town Office Building
Lexington 73, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Carroll:
At a meeting of the Appropriation Committee
held Monday evening, May 7, 1951 it was voted to
acknowledge receipt of your letter requesting a
transfer of 8150.00. It was also voted to ask
you to appear before the Committee at our next
regular meeting, the date of which you will be
advised, and explain the various methods you would
recommend for change in your records.
V y t ruly y s,
r
Ethel U. Ric` s
/
Acting Secretary
It was voted that the Appropriation Committee
express to Howard A. Patterson their deep appreciation
of the time, effort and wonderful work he did as past
Chairman.
A letter received from William M. Hall was read as
follows:
"Mr. Donald E. Nickerson
Chairman, Board of Selectmen
Town of Lexington
Dear Sir:
I regretfully tender my resignation as a member
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of the Appropriation Committee of the Town of Lexington.
I have appreciated the opportunity to serve the town on
this committee for the past few years, but personal reasons
make my resignation advisable at this time.
Very sincerely yours,
Wm. M. Hall /s
It is with deep regret we accept Mr. Halls resig-
nnation and the Committee wish to express sincere appreciation
for his past services .
The next meeting will be called by Chairman
Leon W. Bateman.
The meeting adjourned at 9 :30 P. M.
Respectfully submitted
,e3tat,C, •%(- - fd
Ethel U. Rich /s
Acting Secretary