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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-04-05-min 81 SELECTMEN'S MrETI NG April 5, 1965 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen 's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, April 5, 1965, at 7: 30 P.M. Me srs. Burnell, Cataldo and Mabee were present. Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present. Mr. Burnell acted as Chairman pro tem. Mr. Legro informed the Board that he had prepared an Order of Taking on the Woodhaven Sewer alteration in ac- cordance with discussion at last week' s meeting. He explained it taking in the land of Anthony R. Cataldo, Lawrence F. Colbert and Dorothy C. Colbert and the Evangelical Church of Cambridge, with no damages awarded and no damages to be sustained. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute the order as submitted by Town Counsel. Mr. Legro referred to the matter of Edison Way and Parcel B which is involved. He reported a telephone call received by him today from William Kirk, Vice Presi- dent of the Industrial Development, Boston & Maine. In connection with the conveyance of the fee in that part of Edison Way, that has been discussed, Mr. Kirk stated that their engineering costs and preparation of releases from the two mortgages would be about $500 and wanted to know if the Town would be interested in paying that price for the conveyance. Mr. Kirk said the Boston & Maine would be willing to convey the fee in the entire portion of Edison Way the Town acquired from the Boston & Maine . Mr. Legro said he did not think there would be any parti- cular advantage. The amount in this particular portion is $6300. Mr. Cataldo thought it wculd be between $6500 and $7,000 and felt the Town would be better off with the fee in the road in the event it wanted to do something in that areaat a later date. Mr. Legro said he supposed there is some possibility, and said it was indicated that the expenses would be the same whether it was the little triangle parcel as it would be for the whole. He advised there are no funds for the acquisition. Mr. Cataldo mentioned the reference to land acqui- sition in the article. Mr. Legro sail L11 that is necessary this evening is an indication as to whether the Board is willing to 82 move in this direction to compensate the Boston & Maine in that proportion. He said there are some things to be worked out . He said he would life to know if the Board will proceed in that direction. Mr. Mabee said he could see no reason for not pick- ing it up. Mr. Cataldo said he would be in favor of getting the entire parcel and trying to acquire it at no cost to the Town. The Chairman said three members of the Board believe this way. Mr. Carroll reported that one of the Town mechanics was hurt in an accident at the barn. He was taken to the Emerson Hospital in the Town ambulance and received a bill for $14 last week. He said he did not feel this man should have to pay for the use of the ambulance, involved in an accident that occurred on Town time. Mr. Gray explained this was an injury in the line Ambulance of duty. bill Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to abate ambulance bill #296 in the amount of $14.00, charged to Joseph Perry, 491 Main Street, West Concord, the employee to whom Mr. Carroll referred. Petition for the construction of a sidewalk in Turning Mill Road was held over from the last meeting of the Board. Mr. Carroll reported the length of the sidewalk on the north side is 800 feet which would cost $2400. Turning If this were constructed, it would leave in the sub- Mill Road division a section of Demar Road from Turning Mill Road sidewalk of about 1650 feet and that sidewalk which woLad be the only sidewalk area in the whole subdivision that was not paved. He said if one is constructed, the other one should be also. This would cost $7,000, plus the fact if a sidewalk is built from Robinson Road to Demar Road at $2400, it would be more or less dumping the children out ontc Robinson Road and they would have to walk on the street to the rear of Estabrook School on a road that has no sidewalk. This is about 1400 feet and would cost about $7,000. He said the picture of the entire area is $7,000 for Robinson Road, $2,400 for Turning Mill Road and $7,000 for Demar Road, a total of $16,400. He pointed out that all the sidewalk appropriation for this year has been allocated to specific projects. Mr. Mabee mentioned that the petition came in specifically for Turning Mill Road and asked if normally Robinson Road would be done . Mr. Carroll said unless the people would be satisfied that the children would be safe walking on Robinson Road which does not have very much traffic. 6 Mr. Cataldo advised that all the Board can do is to consider this in next year' s budget as there are no funds presently available. Mr. Carroll said that would be his recommendation. The Chairman said the Board would tell these people it is giving this consideration in preparation of budgets for next year. Mr. A rthur E. Burrell, Director of Civil Defense, met with the Board. He reported two bids had been re- ceived for two additional radios for the Police Depart- ment. Dumont Laboratories submitted a bid of $635 per unit, but did not meet the specifications, and therefore the bid was not acceptable. Motorola Communications sub- mitted a bid of $1,968 for two units whichwould be the Civil same as the units recently purchased. Mr. Burrell re- Defense commended acceptance of the Motorola bid and reported radios that they were talking of 120 days delivery. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the bid of $1,968 for two radios submitted by the Motorola Communications . Mr. Burrell said it does appear, at this time, that the Board should look into the entire radio system and decide what it wants to do. There are now thirty-seven units and the license is for thirty-five. However, he is now in the process of taking care of this technicality . He stated the present system is the same system installed twenty-years ago for the Police Department and there are a number of problems. The traffic is heavy and there is Town radio almost continuous interference from the Town of Franklin system during the day. He said someone should take a look at this and see where the Town is going in the next five years. He advised that Mr. Carroll is thinking about more units for the Public Works Department and the Fire Department is talking about one more next year. The Public Works Department now has about sixteen. Mr. Gray said he discussed this with Acting Chief Corr and thought the Board should appoint a committee to look into this whole communications problem. He said the police are not satisfied and before next year 's budget is prepared the entire program should be explored. Mr. Burrell retired. Mr. Cole, Chairman, arrived at 7 55 P.M. and proceeded to conduct the meeting. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Mildred Moreno, 171 Burlington Street, reporting a problem with operation of cesspools and stating she is running sewage into the street drain. 84 Mr. Carroll said he was sure the Board would advise Mrs. Moreno that she cannot do this. He explained this section of Burlington Street was discussed last year, and stated it will require a trunk sewer at an estimated cost of S38,200, plus laterals to serve the area. He said Mrs. Moreno would have to wait and solve her own problem. Burlington The Chairman said he would advise her that she must Street cease and desist the practice of running sewage into the sewer street drain, and that she could petition for the sewer to be considered when the 1966 budgets are being prepared. Request was received from Metropolitan Building Movers Co. , Hyde Park, for a permit to move a building from 3 Golden Avenue to a lot on Hillcrest Road, Waltham. Permit Mr. Carroll reported he had not looked into this, but did not think there would ue much of a problem. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant tentative approval, subject to approval by Mr. Carroll and Acting Chief Corr. Request was received from Metropolitan Building Movers Co. , Hyde Park, for a permit to move a building from 847 Waltham Street to 416 Concord Avenue . Permit Mr. Carroll said he t he ught the same conditions should apply as on the previous request . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant tentative approval, subject to approval by Mr. Carroll and Acting Chief Corr. At 8 00 P.M. hearing was declared open on report of March 16, 1965 received from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission of certain violations in connection with the licensed business of Busa Bros. Liquors, Inc., Busa 131 Massachusetts Avenue . hearing Mr. William McMahon, representing the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Mr. Daniel P. Busa and Mr. Alfred Busa were present at the hearing . Mr. McMahon read the date and time of violation, March 11, 1965 at approximately 4: 15 P.M. ; nature of violation, Chapter 138 of the General Laws, as amended, Section 34 - sale and/or delivery of alcoholic beverages to a person under twenty-one years of age. Mr. McMahon said he saw a youthful looking male come out with a package. He identified himself. The male showed him five 16-ounce cans of Knickerbocker . He stated he was twenty years of age, name John G. Laniefsky, date of birth January 17, 1945. Mr. McMahon went into the store with Laniefsky. Mr. Busa said he did not question age because the minor had a false identification Card. Mr. McMahon submitted a copy of a birth certificate for the Boardts observation and the Chairman r ad the date of January 17, 1945. 85 The Chairman asked if the minor admitted to having the I.D. Card. Mr. McMahon replied he said he had been in and made a purchase and showed a false I.D. card. Mr. Cataldo asked if Mr. Busa knew it was a false I .D card. Mr. McMahon replied he did not believe he did and suggested that the Board ask him. The Chairman said Mr Busa had heard the ccmplaint and asked if he would like to make any comment. Mr. Daniel Busa said he believed the statement Mr. McMahon made was correct. He said he had questioned the fellow who made the purchase before this one and he indicated he had no license, lived in the neighborhood and that he was walking. He said he asked for an I.D. card and he shored it to him. Mr. Busa said he had the I.D. card and he submitted it to the Board to inspect. Mr. Busa said he questioned the individual in front of the Inspector and he said he falsified the I.D. card. The Chairman asked if Mr. McMahon had seen the card and he replied in the negative. The Chairman shored him the I.D. card. The Chairman asked how many times this boy had been in the store and Mr. Busa said he couldn 't say; he lives in the neighborhood. The Chairman asked if he had been in more than once or twice, and Mr. Busa said he would not say so.. The Chairman read from the I.D. card, Mass. Army National Guard, John G. Laniefsky Company A 17-1-42. The *weight and height, 130 lbs. 5►6" and Mr. Busa replied in the affirmative. The Chairman asked if Mr. Busa took the I.D. card as evidence. Mr. Busa replied in the affirmative . He said the man was questionable and that is why he asked for the I .D. card. He said he also called the mother on it and she gave him the indication the boy was twenty-one. The Chairman askedif the Investigator or Mr. Busa had anything further to say. They did not and he declared the hearing closed at 8:09 P.M. Messrs. Daniel Busa and Alfred Busa left the meeting. The Chairman asked if Mr. McMahon had any other problems with the Busas and he replied in the negative. The Chairman asked if, in his opinion, t is could be an honest mistake, and he replied in the affirmative. The Chairman asked if Mr. McMahon thought Mr. Busa exercised the care he should have, and Mr. McMahon replied evidently he did. He said this is what he considers a borderline case. He Jaid he thought it was unfortunate that Mr. Busa was taken in by this false I .D. card. He said he understood the boy is not living with his people . The boy said he was thrown out and was living in a rooming house in Arlington. He said maybe the boy had a little difficulty at home. He ._ aid he was fairly stable when talking to him. *Chairman asked if his appearance would conform to the L 86 cr cal atai The Chairman asked if Mr. McMahon had any recommendation to make and he replied none whatsoever. He said he believed Mr. Busa was taken in by the false I.D. card. He said Mr. Busa did say he called the mother . Mr. McMahon said he thought if the boy had a different kind of home life, the mother would have given Mr. Busa a straight answer. Mr. McMahon retired at 8 14 P.M. The Chairman said he would like to hear from each member of the Board. Mr. Burnell said he had never had any complaints about Busa since he started in and it would seem to him that Mr. Busa was careful in trying to avoid an illegal sale. He said he did not know just how far he must go to protect himself, but he thought he did try to use reasonable caution. He said he would be in favor of just issuing a warning and not going beyond that. Mr. Mabee said he thought the same; he at least called the parents . He said he agreed with Mr. Burnell that Mr. Busa be told to be extremely careful in the future. Mr. Cataldo said if the Board issues a warning, as such, it will be considering Mr. Buss partly guilty, and he by no means thought he was guilty. The Chairman said he felt it difficult, in all honesty, to say Mr. Busa is guilty . Mr. Legro interpreted the Statute and explained this hearing is to find Mr. Busa guilty or not guilty, and stated the law prohibits the sale to a minor . The Chairman said in view of this, according to Statute, the Board does in fact find Busa guilty of illegally selling liquor to a minor. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen, as the licensing authority for the Town of Lexington, voted to find Busa Bros. Liquors, Inc., Daniel F. Busa, Manager , guilty of violation of Section 34 of Chapter 138 of the General Laws, sales and/or service of alcoholic beverages to a person under twenty-one years of aLe on March 11, 1965. Due to the surrounding circumstances and because of the apparent exercise of reasonable care by Busa Bros . Liquors, Inc. , the Board hereby admonishes Busa Bros. Liquors, Inc . to use extreme care in the future, and warns that any further violation could result in the suspension or revocation of its license. Letter was received from James W. Lambie, Chairman of the TMt•A Land Use Committee, a copy of which was mailed to each member of the Board, with reference to the Great Meadows. Mr. Burnell said apparently Mr . Lambie thought the Town of Lexington owned the land. The Chairman said he talked with Mr. Greeley, of the Arlington Board of Selectmen, and he led him to believe there would be some hope in talking about the Great Meadows. The Chairman said he thought there was room for negotiations. Mr. Cataldo explained one group in Arlington would sell, there is another group that is willing to go on a joint basis, and a third group that wants to keep the area as a bird sanctuary. He said the Town would never acquire this land from the Town of Arlington. He said the efforts made in trying to obtain an easement for Circle Road is a good indication. Mr. Burnell said he did not think Arlington would ever sell. The Chairman said the first step is to talk to them, and he suggested that one member of the Board, or two or three members of the Board, talk to Arlington . Mr. Burnell recalled that two or three years aeo, the Selectmen appointed a committee o its members and members of the Planning Board, but nothing was accomplished. The Chairman said a good way to handle this would be for Mr. Gray to arrange for him to meet with Mr. Greeley and see if some common ground could be found. He said it may be necessary to branch and include the Planning Board. Mr. Mabee advised the Board that he was a member of the Committee, representing the Planning Board, and he agreed that the Town will never be able to purchase the Great Meadows. The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to do the research on what has gone on before. He asked if the Board would have any objection to him talking with Mr. Greeley. Mr. Mabee said there are just as many _ideas in Lex- ington as to what should be done with the Great Meadows as there are in Arlington , and he could see no point in negotiating until Lexington knows what it wants to acquire the Great Meadows for. He suggested that the Board get its own thinking straightened out before approaching Arlington representatives. =It was agreed to thank Mr. Lambie for his letter and to tell him the Board is taking it under advisement and will be investigating the various possibilities. Upon motion dul,, made and seconded, it was voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing, deliberating or voting on matters, which, if made public, might adversely affect the public security, the financial Executive interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. Session Following discussion with Mr. George Regan, a member of the Civil Defense Auxiliary Fire Department, it was voted to resume the open meeting. Mr. Legro and Mr. Carroll returned to the meeting. Letter was received from Mr. Legro in connection with a question raised by Donald R. Grant, Chairman of the Historic Districts Commission, with reference to the Cr Buckman Tavern Land and the location of the proposed Use of Public Facilities Building. A copy of the communication Buckman was sent to each member of the Board. Tavern No action was required. land Mr. Legro reported that the Housing Authority has a long contract between the Lexingtcn Housing Authority and the Commissioner of the Department of Commissions and De- velopment which requires the signature of all of the members of the Board of Selectmen, to approve it but not Housing as parties to the contract . He said he has read it. Contract Mr. Albert Hruby, of the Lexington Housing Authority, met with the Board. Mr. Legro said the contract sets forth the terms of agreement between the Lexington Housing Authority and the State Housing Board with particular reference to borrow- ing $650,000 which the State Board will include in ,its general bid offering. He explained the Selectmen do not sign it as a party but signs it as apiroving it, and he did not know the connotation of that. He suggested to the Housing Authority that if the members here present wish to sign it, he will hold it up to clear up some questions he has in his mind. Mr. Cataldo asked what would happen if the Board signed the forms, and Mr. Legro found them to be incorrect. Mr. Legro replied he presumed the Housing Authority, if it finds there is something wrong, can retain it forever . Mr. Hruby explained that if the contract does not have all the signatures, it will be necessary to have a certified excerpt from the minutes of the meeting where the Board designates one individual to sign . He said he understood the entire amount which is expected to be needed for the project will be borrowed and the State Board will deposit it in the bank the Board selects with approval of the Commission. He said the bond market and note market is not what his Board is acquainted with. The State will sell a series of any number of Towns. This balance may carry $27,000,000, of which $650,000 would be for the Lexington Housing Authority. He said he believed the sale is made in one day and the fiscal agent would prepare all the notes and hand-carry them to the purchaser. Upon receipt of the funds, they would be deposited in an account for the Lexington Housing Authority. Then because the pro- ject is not under way, the State would designate that it be reinvested until construction starts. Mr. Cataldo asked if the Housing Authority had a calendar of construction. Mr Hrub- replied in the negative and said these agreements have to be in to the State by April 34. Mr. Legro stated as soon as he has finished with them Mr. Gray can take them to Mr. Sheldon for his signature. Mr. Hruby retired at 9:20 P.M. 8 Decision relative to location of the proposed public facilities building was held over from the last meeting. The Chairman read a letter from Edwin B. Worthen , Jr. stating his preference in the location of the building as the Meriam Street side and the reasons for his choice. Public Mr. Cataldo reported an alternate location suggested Facili- by Mr. York, Chairman of the Committee, and indicated it ties on a plan. He stated they had looked at the suggested Building site and after going over it , Mr. York agreed that it would not be good. Mr. Cataldo also indicated another location on the plan which Mr. York intends to discuss with his committee. The Chairman suggested that the Board wait for another week until it hears from the committee. The Chairman read a letter from the Historic Districts Commission advising th&t the decision on the Board's appli- cation for signs on the Battle Green and on the Old Belfry Signs property had been postponed to April 21, at which time the Commission wants information regarding the paint or finish on the signs, whether they will have letters incised on both signs or only one, and the color the letters are to be painted. Mr. Carroll said he believed he gave the Commission all that information. The Chairman reported that the Commission suggested painting the sign on Belfry Hill. He said he would prefer to have the sign painted and the others incised with the letters painted. Mr. Carroll suggested that it might be just as well to paint the Old Belfry sign because that one stands more of a chance of being destroyed by vandals. The Chairman was authorized to advise the Commission that the sign on Malt Lane (Old Belfry Hill ) would be painted and the signs on the Common would be incised with the letters painted. The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board with reference to Barrymeade Drive extension, with a sketch of the proposal of the Planning Board to connect the proposed subdivision streets to Barrymeade Drive rather than Marrett Road and recommend that the Baord take the necessary steps to acquire a 565 square foot parcel of land. Mr. Carroll pointed out what the abutters on either side own. Mr. Legro explained that the abutters purchased the land to prevent a subdivision from going in there. Mr. Carroll advised that the Board should be pre- pared to take the land by eminent domain. Mr. Legro advised that there might be some problems in taking the land. He pointed cut this is to permit someone to make a subdivision. Mr. Gray said the developer does not need this, but the Planning Board is asking for it for a better traffic pattern. 9® Mr. Legro said, as an overall project, it is estab=_ lishing an undesirable precedent providing a subdivider with additional land for a subdivision. He said there are a number of situations in Town where this cculd arise again. It was agreed with Mr . Legro that he would give the subject further study and the Board would discuss it again. Mr. Carroll retired at 9:50 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from the Colonial Resto- rations Trust, Carlisle, expressing interest in purchasing the land on Waltham Street described in Article 39 of the Land on warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. This is the area Waltham between the Manhattan Building and Anthony' s restaurant . Street The Chairman said the Board should advertise in this matter. Mr. Gray was requested to prepare a draft for sub- mission to Town Counsel for his approval. The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington Rotary Club with reference to sponsoring Masao Hirakawa, a Japanese boy, for study in this country. The Inter- Sponsorship national Contacts Committee suggested there is a possi- of Japanese bility of legal problems, due to the fact the boy is a student minor and that it would be bettor handled through a Japanese Rotary Club or referred to the American Field Service Committee in Lexington. It was aiaeed to contact the American Field Service Committee. Mr. Legro retired at 10:00 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Robert D. Brown, of the Lexington Minute Men , requesting permission to carry Town flag the Town flag in both parades on April 19. The Board approved the request providing the weather is fair; the Minute Men to be advised if there is any sign of inclement weather, the flag was not to be carried. Letter was received from Florence Maclnnis, on behalf of the Lexington High School Library Staff, requesting permission to operate a food booth April 19 in the alley April 19 between Bateman ' s store and Colonial Gara e or the drive- way between the Douglass Funeral Service and the library. It was agreed to advise Miss Maclnnis that permission would have to be obtained from the property owners and to the best of the Board' s knowledge, permission has been granted to other organizations to use both locations. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to advise the following groups that the Board has no objection to the operation of their proposed stands on 91 April 19, 1965, all being on private property; St . Brigid' s Holy Name Society, Church of Our Redeemer, Camp Fire Girls, Lexington Lodge, Order Sons of Italy, Minute Man Chapter of the New England Family Campers Association, Sea Explorers, and Stanley Hill Post American Legion. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to certify the character of Dr. Vincent Treat, 6 Childs Cert. of Road, an application for a Certificate of Incorporation, Inc. satisfactory references having been received from Acting Chief Corr. Application was received from the Secretary of State, Corporation Division, with reference to an application Cert . of filed by Neal Kearney, 77 Wexford Street, Needham, and Inc. lo- others not residents of Lexington, for a Certificate of cation Incorporation under the name of the Question Mark Club Inc. The Board was asked to report to the State whether the proposed location, Lexington Inn, was suitable or not suitable. It was agreed to hold the matter over and discuss it with Town Counsel. Upon motion duly made and secc•nded, it was voted to arprove public official bond No. 86-72-23, in the Bond amount of $3, 000.00 on behalf of Constable Paul E. Furdon. Invitation was received from the Concord Board of Selectmen to participate in the annual pre-Patriots' Pre- exercises on Fiske Hill, April 18, 1965, at 3 00 P.M. Patriots The Chairman agreed to represent the Board. Day ex- ercises Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the following licenses William G. Nowlin, Guide; Michael Valerio, d.b.a. Yum Yum Restaurant, Licenses (Mr. Cataldo to contact him re hours of business ) Common victualler ; Finard Motels, Inc., Innholder; Norman Williamson, Taxi Driver. Communication was received from the Massachusetts Selectmen 's Association asking the Board for its view on the sales tax. Sales It was agreed to reply that the Board is in favor Tax of additional funds to relieve the financial burden of the taxpayers. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renew Yearly Dump Permit for Charles Calderone, Dump Woburn. permit Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a proclamation designating May 1 as Law Day Procla- USA. mation co 92 Cr C"2 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held on March 29, 1965. 111 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign layout Orders on the following non-betterment Street streets, the Board having determined that no damages Orders have been sustained and none are awarded: Frost Road, Turning Mill hoad, Todd Road, Saddle Club Road and Albemarle Avenue . Annual appointments were held over for another Appoint- week. menta Mr. Burnell requested the Board's permission for Mr. Carroll to have the personnel in the Engineering Department work overtime on the proposed revision of the Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town. Mr. Gray stated it will cost approximately $200. Mr. Burnell reported that Mr. Carroll has available funds. Overtime Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize Mr. Carroll to approve overtime fin' the Enginbering Department personnel in preparation of the revised Traffic Rules and Orders. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to hold the Board' s meeting on Tuesday, April 20, the Meeting 19th being a holiday. Mr. Gray reported receipt of the following bids for the purchase of five new cars for the Police De- partment: Police Rowe Chevrolet, Inc. $7,110.00 Cars Dunn Ford Sales 8,112.50 Mawhinney Motor Sales, Inc. 8,192.00 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept Rowe Chevrolet, Inc. net bid of $7,110.00 for five new 4-door Chevrolet sedans, taking in trade a 19611. Chevrolet, Serial No. 16071.5; 1964 Chevrolet, Serial No. 180699; and a 1962 Ford Serial No. 2E510216448. Mr. Gray reported that he, Lieutenant Corr and Mr. Carroll held a meeting with individuals and/or concerns who have Yearly Dump Permits, at which time the problem of sea gulls , garbage and rubbish originating outside of Dump Lexington were discussed. The group was told that any- one found guilty of taking rubbish into the dump that came from out of Town would lose his license and face possible court action. It was suggested that notices on the subject be included in the water gills. Mr. Gray also reported that a meeting will be held with the dump attendants, at which time Lieutenant Corr, Mr. Carroll and he will be present. Mr. Gray recalled that last year the subject of centralized purchasing was discussed and he would like the Board to institute, as soon as possible, a uniform purchase order for the Town. He reported that no de- Purchase partment, with the exception of the Public Works, uses Orders forms, a copy of which goes to the Town Accountant. Mr. Cataldo said he was in agreement and thought the forms should be printed, but he did think the Board should confer with the Appropriation Committee and see what is to be done in the Accounting Department. Mr. Gray reported on the number of children enrolled for pre-school summer kindergartens and informed the Board it will cost $1,500.00 to cover all schools for a period of six weeks. The Chairman asked who was in favor of providing policewomen protection for the nine schools. Mr. Cataldo said he would be in favor of covering all the schools or none, that is not just the Munroe, Adams and Hastings. Mr. Mabee said he, too, would be in favor of includ- ing all schools. Mr. Burnell expressed himself as being in favor. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, in so far as possible, to provide Policewomen protection at the nine schools conducting pie-school summer kinder- gartens at the prevalent rate of pay for policewomen, this amount to be charged to the Police Department - Expenses budget. Upon motion duly made and seccnded, it was voted to adjourn at 11 :15 P.M. A true record, Attest : Executive Glcr ,SeSelect i .t.c�