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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
August 1, 1966
A Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on
Monday, August 1, 1966, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole,
Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo and Sheldon were present. The
Acting Cltrk was also present.
Members of the School Committee, Chairman Viano,
Messrs. Fisher and Farwell, and Mrs. Clarke, met with
the Board.
Thle Chairman reported that Mrs. Irving H. Mabee had
called to inform him of Mr. Mabee' s illness and stated
that Mr. Mabee said he would go along with the School
Committee if they were unanimous in their vote.
The Chairman stated that the meeting was called for
the purpose of electing a member of the School Committee
to replace Mrs. Charlotte Lichterman who had resigned.
He stated that the normal procedure is by ballot, and
declared that nominations were in order for filling the
vacancy. Appointment
Mr. Cataldo proposed Mr. Logan Clarke.
Mr. Fisher nominated Nancy Hudson.
There were no other nominations.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
that nominations be closed.
Mr. Fisher stated he would like to make a few comments.
He said they had two other condidates with more background
and they had tried to come close to matching the person
resigning and looking for someone not seeking the office.
He said they felt they should be the first to tell Logan
but as a replacement for Mrs . Lichterman, they needed a
different kind of balance. The two candidates they had
in mind were Rosemary Fitzgerald and Arthur Bryson. They
were trying to do it in a constructive way.
The Chairman stated he felt it would be safe to say
it was without prejudice to anyone; they were all good
people.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Acting Clerk
was appointed Teller.
The members of the Board of Selectmen and the School
Committee proceeded with the election by ballots which
were collected and counted by the Teller. There were five
votes for Logan Clarke and three votes for Nancy Hudson.
The Chairman declared that Mr. Logan Clarke had been
duly elected a member of the School Committee to serve
until the Annual Town Election in March, 1967.
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Reference was made to the resignation of Karl Nyren,
Director, Cary Memorial Library, and Mrs. Clarke stated
they had advertised in the Library Journal. She stated
that Mr. Nyren had some names he would like to propose.
However they want a list with qualifications. She said
things were in good condition, the staff is up to par, and
they have a personnel policy. She felt the Assistant
Director could carry on, that they did not want to be hasty,
would take their time and get a good man.
The School Committee betired at 7:45 P.M.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing,
Executive deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public,
Session might adversely affect the public security, the financial
Following discussion relative to property on Cedar
Street and matters pertaining to the Conservation Com-
mission, it was voted to resume the open meeting.
Mr. Sheldon reported he had just returned from the
West and he was greatly impressed with the Perks. He
stated they are beautiful; have hot and cold water, toilet
facilities, gas stoves and everything else, in a winderness.
He stated he was not advocating thitC4 but it madehim wonder
if having Willards Woods, could it be made more attractive,
whether people would want this. Out West it is the thing,
pick cking. There are literally hundreds doing this and
having fun.
Mr. Burnell stated Willards Woods is a great potential
area, but there is not enough money in the Recreation budget.
There are a few fireplaces which are insufficient and this
is about all they can put in there. He felt some money
should be spent in this area that it could be used by all
ages.
The Chairman stated this should be given consideration
and taken up with the Recreation Department. He felt it
was worth looking into.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn at 7:58 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
dieting Clerk, Selectmen
* interest of the Town or the reputatinn of any person.
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