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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
EXECUTIVE SESSION L.,'
August 11, 1997
PRESENT. Selectmen: Chairman McSweeney, Mr Fenn, Mr. Busa, Mrs Eddison, Mr White,
Town Manager; Ms. Crew Vine, Assistant Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel and Ms
Smith, Executive Clerk.
Real Estate
Mr Cohen reported that the house on Grant Street has been sold. The closing is scheduled for
the 25th of the month. The Town will be receiving real estate taxes owed plus costs involved in
foreclosing on the property.
Mr. Cohen discussed the status of the house on Blossomcrest now owned by the Town. He
inquired whether the Town would rent the property to the owner if all of the back taxes are paid.
The Board indicated that it would be preferable for the property to be sold to a new owner
Selectman Busa will do some further investigation.
Litigation
Mr. Cohen reported on an accident at Bridge school where a young boy was playing basketball
and the hoop and mounting came down and broke a tooth. Mr. Cohen recommends settling the
case for$265 provided that a release of the Town is obtained.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0: Mr. McSweeney, Mr. Busa, Mr Fenn,
Mrs Eddison and Mr. White to settle the case for$265 provided that a release of the Town is
obtained.
Mr Cohen reminded the Board of the various items still pending involving the Histonc Distncts
Commission and their desire to have court proceedings begun if they are not satisfactorily
concluded.
Collective Bargaining
Mr. White asked the Board to approve the retroactive distribution of 1.5% salary adjustments to
all non-collective bargaining employees with the exception of those employees who are on
probation.