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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
October 6, 1947
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held on Monday evening, October 6, 1947, in the Select-
men' s Room. There were present: Chairman Paxton,
Messrs. Emery, Gay and Driscoll.
At 7:30 P.M. Mr. H. Webster Thomas, Chairman
of the School Committee, met with the Board. He said
that the School Committee would like to have the Select-
men decide what attitude they are officially going to
take if and when the Taxpayer' s Association want to
review the budgets. He stated that the School Committee
did not feel that they should go before the Association
as a tribunal. He said that he did not believe the
matter would come up for some months but he would like
to have the Board think it over and advise the School
Committee as to what decision they make. Mr. Emery
said that of course the Selectmen would settle budgets
with the Appropriation Committee first and then possibly
invite the Taxpayer' s Association to meet with the Board.
Mr. Thomas retired at 7 45 P.M. , and Mr. George Rudd 111met with the Board.
Mr. Rudd was formerly employed by the Town as a water
meter reader. Mr. Rudd discussed at length his job as a
Geo. Rudd reader and said that he would like to have his name
re letter cleared and a recommendation that he is a trustworthy
of recommen- employee. The Chairman said the Board would consider the
dation. subject and would let him know. Mr. Rudd retired at
8.10 P.M.
Mr. DeFoe, Sup 't. of Public Works, Mr. Burns, Ass' t.
Sup't. of Public Works, Mr. Charles L. Shea and Mr.
Russo met for the opening of bids for sewer construction.
Five firms were invited to bid but only the two present
submitted quotations which were as follows:
Charles L. Shea, 235 Whiting St; ,East Dedham, Mass.
Certified check 02425.00
Woburn Street $ 11,355.00
Baker, Banks &
Chase Aves. 8, 544.00
Ledgelawn 13 ,182.90
Liberty 10,668.00
Total $ 432 /49.8U
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11 C & R Construction Co.
Certified check $ 2, 500,
Total for all streets *34,080.50
Messrs. Shea , Russo and Burns retired at 8 :20 P.M.
Mr. Burns checked the bids and submitted the follow-
ing quotations.
Woburn Street $10,459.00
Ledgelawn Avenue 10,028.50
Liberty Avenue 6,981.00
$27 ,468. 50
Total
Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that he does not have
enough money to construct the sewer in all the street.
The Chairman asked how much money he had in his account
and he replied $26 ,800. The Chairman said that it
appeared to him that the Town should install the sewer
in Woburn Street, Ledgelawn and Liberty Avenues. He
said that Baker, Banks and Chase Avenues were W.P.A.
projects which were never finished and that they might
possibly be done next year with town help. Upon motion
of Mr. Emery , seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted
that the contract be awarded to the C. & R. Construction
Company for the installation of sewers in Woburn Street,
Ledgelawn and Liberty Avenues.
The Chairman informed Mr. DeFoe that Mr. Rudd had Letter o]
met with the Board this evening and requested a letter recomm-
of recommendation. The Chairman suggested that the endation
Clerk write to Mr. Rudd advising him that the Board for Geo.
has discussed the matter with the Supt. of Public Rudd
Works and to tell him to call at the Supt. of Public
Works office. Mr. DeFoe had no objection to writing
a letter of recommendation.
Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that he has some
figures on the cost of painting the standpipe. He
stated that when he requested money for this project Painting
he expected to have the 16" main completed by this Standpipe
time. He now is of the opinion that this work should
be post$,poned and he wanted to know whether or not
the money appropriated could be carried over or if
he could let the contract and then not execute it
until naxt spring. The Chairman explained to the Board
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that this is a maintenance item. Mr. Gay asked if a
firm bid could be obtained. Both Mr. Emery and Mr. Gay
felt that the Sup't. of Public Works should request bids.
Mr. DeFoe again brought up the subject of the
exgension of a water main in Buckman Drive. Mr. Emery
Buckman: asked if Mr. Luongo would sign for a 50' easement with-
out any consideration and Mr. DeFoe replied in the affir-
Drive mative. Mr. Emery said that if the Town takes a 50'
easement for water, Mr. Luongo will have no right to
build a street. The Chairman explained that the reason
the town would take the 50' for a water easement is to
make certain that no one builds a house on it. If
it is desired to run a street through, the town will
have to have an easement for street construction purposes.
Mr. Emery stated that if Mr. Luongo signs ahe 50 ' ease-
ment he will then have forfieted his right to sell the
50' for a house and he thoEight he should be paid. He
said that if the Town is going to attempt to have Mr.
Luongo sign the easement for nothing he thought it was
questionable wisdom, and he believed Mr. Luongo should
be paid. The Chairman suggested, and the Board agreed
to have the plan and easement prepared and when they
are ready to invite both Mr. Luongo and the Town Counsel
to meet with the Board.
Mr. DeFoe discussed at length the Engineering
Department. He stated that the employees in the Depart-
Engineeringment do not seem to have the inclination or capacity to
Department
do •work under pressure. He explained that the Department
has had a lot of work this year and will have as much or
more next year. The Board discussed the subject in
general and the Chairman read a letter from the Board of
Retirement relative to what action may be taken in the
case of the Town Engineer.
Pole locations Upon motion of Mr. Emery seconded by Mr. Gay it was
voted to sign an order authorizing the following pole
Complaint locations Grant Street at Grant Place - set one pole
re the and remove one pole . Mr. DeFoe retired at 9: 55 P.M.
"Jungle" The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Walter E.
Sands calling to the Board's attention the conditions
existing in the so-called "Jungle", located between the
Lexington Railroad Station and Oakland Street. The
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Clerk was instructed to send a copy of this letter,
minue the signature, to the Police Department with
a request that immediate action be taken to eliminate
the conditions.
The Chairman read a letter from the V. F. W.
inquiring as to whether or not the Selectmen have
appointed a Director of Veteran' s Services. The
organization would like to know whether or not the Director
Selectmen are willing to accept an offer of co- of Vets.
operation in the selection of an appointee. Benefits
An application was received from Morton Bowe
requesting permission to conduct a concert in Cary
Memorial Hall. Mr. Bowe is a tenor and the concert Deny use
would be- conducted by him and sponsored by him. The of hall
Clerk was instructed to advise the applicant that it
is the policy of the Board not to rent the hall for
any purposes not sponsored by a Lexington organization.
, Upon the motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Licenses
Gay, it was voted to grant the following licenses:
Countryside Associates Lowell Street Sunday Golf
William Viano Mass. Avenue Sunday Movies
A letter was received from the Building Inspector
with reference to the communication from the Outdoor
Advertising Authority regarding the signs at 1835 and
1953 Massachusetts Avenue. The Inspector stated that
in his opinion these signs were in direct violation of
Article 19, Section 1, of the Building Laws. The Clerk
was instructed to so advise the Outdoor Advertising
Authority.
On motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Gay, it Appoint
was voted to make the following appointments to the Patrol-
Police Department. (these four individuals received men
the highest ratings. )
Edmund B. Morelli effective October 14, 1947
Stanley W. Janusas "
Paul W. Fraftks " " 17, "
Joseph E. Casey " " 17, "
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Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Emery, it was
voted to sign the orders of lay-outs for Rhodes and
Winter Streets, as follows:
(Rhodes Street)
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Town of Lexington
At a meeting of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of
Lexington held on the 6th day of October, 1947, it is
ORDERED: Whereas the Board of Selectmen of the Town
of Lexington, having determined and adjudged that common
convenience and necessity require that a town way be laid
out in the location hereinafter described and having
complied with the requirements of law relating to notice,
did on the 8th day of September, 1947, lay out as a town
way the way known as Rhodes Street, from Massachusetts
Avenue easterly to Lockwood Road, a distance of approximately
264 feet, accordingly and duly filed their report of such
laying out with the boundaries and the measurements of the
same in the office of the Town Clerk on the 11th day of
September, 1947 , and whereas at a town meeting duly called,
warned and held on the 22nd day of September, 1947, and
adjourned to the 29th day of September, 1947, in accordance
with the provisions of law applicable thereto, it was
VOTED: That the Town establish as a town way or accept
the layout as a town way, Rhodes Street from Massachusetts
Avenue, easterly to Lockwood Road, a distance of approx-
imately 264 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen under the
Betterment Act, and shown on a certain plan on file in the
office of the Town Clerlc, dated August 20, 1947 , and to take
by eminent domain or purchase or otherwise acquire any
easement or other interest in land necessary thereftr.
VOTED: To appropriate for the purposes enumerated in
Articles 3-4 inclusive, the sum of $36,000.00 and to provide
for the payment thereof by issuance of bonds or notes of
the Town, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the
Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow the
sum of 06,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town
to be payable in accordance with the provisions of General
Laws, Chapter 44, within a period not exceeding ten years.
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Said amount of 036,000 .00 was appropriated for
the purpose of constructing the following streets:
Winter Street Rhodes Street
Individual orders for each said street are being recorded
herewith.
NOW, THEREFOR, we, the undersigned, being a majority
of the Board of Selectmen of the 'down of Lexington, duly
elected, qualified and acting as such, do hereby under
and by virtue of the provisions of Chapter 79 of the
General Laws and of any and every other power and
authority us hereto in any way enabling, take the right
or easement to use for all the purposes of a town way
for the use of said Town of Lexington, the land in said
town bounded and described as follows
The northerly line of Rhodes Street begins at a point
in the northeasterly line of Massachusetts Avenue, said
point being southeasterly and distant 45.12 feet from the
southeasterly terminus of a curve of 380.95 feet radius,
thence N 550 11 ' E distant 71.60 feet to an angle point,
thence S 87° 50 ' 10"Edistant 96.76 feet to an angle point,
thence S 42° 20' E distant 128.87 feet to a point.
The southerly line of Rhodes Street beings at a point
in the northeasterly line of Massachusetts Avenue, thence
N 55 11' E distant 52.94 feet to an angle point, thence
S 87° 50' 10" E distant 66.61 feet to an angle point,
thence S 42° 20' E distant 112. 10 feet to a point
The above described lines are parallel and distant
40.00 feet from each other.
The above description is intended to conform to a
plan entitled "Plan of Rhodes St. , Lexington, Mass. , Scale
1 in. = 4Q ft. , Aug. 20, 1947, John T. Cosgrove, Town
Engineer, " which plan is on file in the Town Clerk' s
Office in said Lexington and a copy of which will be
recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of
Deeds with a copy of this order.
All trees, if any, uppn the land taken are included in
this taking.
Betterments are to be assessed for this improvement.
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The area which it is expected will receive benefit
or advantage other than the general advantage to the
community from such improvement is described as follows
The same being lands now or formerly of Leonard E.
& Gertrude N. Goguen, John L. Nuttall, and Lydia E.
Wheaton, as shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Rhodes
St. , Lexington, Mass. , Scale 1 in.= 40 ft. , Aug. 20,
1947 , John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer".
The said area comprises the several lots shown upon
the plan hereinbefore referred to , which are designated
in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof.
We estimate the betterments that will be assessed
upon each parcel of land to be as shown in the schedule
which is hereto annexed and made a part hereof.
We determine that no damages have been sustained
and none are awarded.
WITNESS our hands at Lexington aforesaid this
sixth day of October, 1947 .
/s/ William C. Paxton Selectmen II
/s/ Errol H. Locke of the
/s/ George W. Emery Town of
/-f Freder; ek r Gay Lexington
/s/ William H. Driscoll
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Lexington, Mass.
October 6, 1947
Then personally appeared the above named William
C. Paxton, Errol H. Locke, George V. Emery, Frederick
M. Gay, and William H. Driscoll, and severally ack-
nowledged the foreging instrument and statement by
them subscribed to be their free act and deed and the
free act and deed of the Board of Selectmen and
Public Works of the Town of Lexington, before me,
/s/ Hazel J. Murray
Notary Public
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BECHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS
REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER
Approximate
Owner as of Jan. 1, 1947 Lot No . Frontage Assessment
Leonard E. & Gertrude N. Goguen lA 65.94 $ 514.00
John L. Nuttall 14-15 47.32 369.00
Lydia E. Wheaton 32.00 250.00
( Winter Street)
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Town Of Lexington
At a meeting of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of
Lexington held on the 6th day of October, 1947, it is
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ORDERED: Whereas the Board of Selectmen of the Town
of Lexington, having determined and adjudged that Common
convenience and necessity described and having complied
with the requirements of law relative to notice, did on
the 8th day of September, 1947, lay out as a town way
the way known as Winter Street, from a point approximately
400 feet northeasterly of Bedford Street, thence north-
easterly a distance of approximately 2,380 feet, accordingly
and duly filed their report of such laying out with the
boundaries and the meassrementsdf the same in the office
of the Town Clerk on the 11th day of September, 1947, and
whereas at a town meeting duly called, warned and held on
the 22nd day of September, 1947, and adjourned to the 29th
day of September, 1947 , in accordance with the provisions of
law applicable thereto, it was
VOTED: To establish as a town way or accept the layout
of as a town way Winter Street from a point approximately
400 feet northeasterly of Bedford Street thence northeasterly
a distance of approximately 2,380 feet as laid out by the
Selectmen under the Betterment Act, and shown upon a plan on
file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated August 20, 1947,
and to take by eminent domain or purchase or otherwise
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acquire any easement or other interest in land necessary
therefor, and it
VOTED: To appropriate for the purposes enumerated in
Articles 3-4, inclusive, the sum of $36,000.00 and to
provide for the payment thereof by issuance of bonds or
notes of the Town, and that the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized
to borrow the sum of $36,000.00 and issue bonds or notes
of the Town to be payable in accordance with the provisions
of General Laws, Chapter 44, within a period not exceed-
ing ten years .
Said amount of $36,000 was appropriated for the purpose
of constructing the following streets:
Rhodes Street Winter Street
Individual orders for each said street are being recorded
herewith.
NOW, THEREFOR, we , the undersigned, being a majority
of the Board of Selectmen of the said Town of Lexington
duly elected, qualified and acting as such, do hereby
and by virtue of the provisions of Chapter 79 of the
General Laws and of any and every other power and author-
ity us hereto in any way enabling, take the right or
easement to use for all the purposes of a town way for
the use of said Town of Lexington, the land in said town
bounded and described as follows.
The northwesterly line of Winter Street begins at
a point, said point being about 360 feet northeasterly
of Bedford Street, thence bearing to the left with a
curve of 282.55 feet radius distant 59.47 feet to a point
of reverse curvature, thence bearing to the right with
a curve of 332.96 feet radius distant 191.19 feet to a
point to tangency, thence N 48° 46* 26" E distant 124.31 feet
to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the right with
a curve of 646.64 feet radius distant 142.58 feet to a
point of curvature, thence bearing to the right with a
curve of 285. 55 feet radius distant 122.81 feet to a point
of tangency, thence N 860 02' 56" E distant 50.00 feet
to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the left
with a curve of 204.21 feet radius distant 253 .11 feet
to a point of tangency, thence N 15° 01' 56" E distant
747.29 feet to an angle point, thence N 42° 47' 34"
E distant 81.70 feet to an angle point, thence N 78°
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07' 26" E distant 442.53 feet to a point.
The southeasterly line of Winter Street begins at a
point, said point , being about 360 feet northeasterly of
Bedford Street, thence bearing to the left with a curve
of 322. 55 feet radius distant 67.88 feet to a point of
reverse curvature, thence bearing to the right with a
curve of 292.96 feet radius distant 168.22 feet to a
point of tangency, thence N 48° 46' 26" E distant 124.31
feet to a point of curvatuhe, thence bearing to the right
with a curve of 606.64 feet radius distant 133.76 feet to
a point of tangency, thence N 61° 24' 26" E distant 187.95
feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the right
with a curve of 245. 55 feet radius distant 105.61 feet to
a point of tangency, thence N 860 021 56" E distant 50.00
feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the left
with a curve of 259. 50 feet radius distant 321.64 feet to
a point of tangency, thence N 158 01* 56" E distant 623.07
feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the right
with a curve of 215.84 feet radius distant 237.67 feet to
a point of tangency, thence N 78° 07' 26" g distant
235.10 feet to an angle point; thence S 77 28' 11" E
distant 65.74 feet to a point.
The above desctkbed lines are, for the most part,
parallel with each other and distant either 40.00 feet
or 50.00 feet from each other except where shown other-
wise on the plan.
The above description is intended to conform to a
plan entitled "Plan of Part of Winter St. , Lexington, Mass.,
Scale 1 in. ' 40 ft. , Aug. 20, 1947, John T. Cosgrove, Town
Engineer" which plan is on file in the Town Clerk's Office
in said Lexington and a copy of which will be recorded with
the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds with a copy
of this order.
All trees, if any, upon the land taken are included in
this taking.
Betterments are to be assessed for this improvement.
The area which it is expected will receive benefit or
advantage Other than the general advantage to the community
from such improvement is described as follows?
The same being lands now or formerly of George A.
Anderson & Sons , Inc. , Kennis M. Welch, William H. & Robert
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Wildes, Romano Biallingi, Robert D. & William J. Wright,
Pietro Usini Heirs, Ellen L. Sharkey, Owen R. & Margaret
A. MacDonald, Farwell E. Thayer, Lottie M. Griswold
(Kendrick) , Harry W. & Mattie M. Eastman, Eva Rhomew,
Mabel A. Beach, Norman S. & Arthur P. O'Sullivan,
Sabatino Iodice, Vera M. & Wilfred D. Sanford, Winnifred
B. Sharkey, Clifford B. & Evelyn E. Wilds, Fred J.
Gardini, Christien P. & Ramond C. Hodgdon, Ettore
Fortini, Alexander T. & Emeline MacLean, Guisseppe
Fortunati , Edwin T. Carr, James F. & Elizabeth Casy,
Santa Hausherr, Richard T. & Sadie E. Wilton, Mario J.
& Angelo Crovo, Michael J. Mahoney, as shown on a plan
entitled "Plan of Part of Winter St. , Lexington, Mass.,
Scale 1 in. = 40 ft. , Aug. 20, 1947, John T. Cosgrove,
Town Engineer".
The said area comprises the several lots shown upon
the plan hereinbefore referred for which are designated
in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof.
We estimate the betterments that will be assessed
upon each parcel of land to be as shown in the schedule
which is hereto annexed and made a part hereof.
We determine that no damages have been sustained
and none are awarded.
WITNESS our hands at Lexington aforesaid this 6th
day of October, 1947.
/s/ William C. Paxton
/s/ Errol H. Locke Selectmen
/s/ George W. Emery of the
/R/ Freder5 ck V. (lay Town' of
/s/ William H. Driscoll Lexington
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Lexington, Mass.
Oct. 6, 1947
Then personally appeared the above named William C.
Paxton, Errol H. Locke, George W. Emery, Frederick M. Gay $
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Iand William H. Driscoll and severally acknowledged the
foregoing instrument and statement by them subscribed
to be their free act and deed and the free act and deed
of the Board of Selectmen and Public Works of the Town
of Lexington, before me,
/s/ Hazel J. Murray
Notary Pup11c.
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS
REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING DRDER
Approximate
Owner as of Jan. 1. 1947 Lot No. Frontage Assessment
Farwell E. Thayer 15A,15B 89 $ 479.00
Lottie M. Kendrick 15 57 303 .00
Kennis M. Welch 1, 2 104 553 .00
Harry W. & Mettle M. Eastman (L.C. CERT.
# 29186) 122.50 651.00
Mabel A. Beach, et al (L.C. CERT.
# 44951) 192.80 1,024.00,
19.00
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Eva Rhomes
Norman S. & Arthur P. O'Sullivan 128. 681.00
Sabatino Iodice 178. 947.00
G. 0. Anderson & Sons, Inc. 923 4,910.,00
Lottie M. Kendrick 34 155 825.00
Lottie M. Kendrick 33 50 266.00
Vera M. & Wilfred D. Sanford 32 50 266.00
Winnifred B. Sharkey 31 50 266.00
Clifford B. & Evelyn E. Wildes 30 260 1,382.00
William H. & Robert Wildes 5 50 266.00
William H. & Robert Wildes 6 50 266.00
Christine P. Hodgdon 7 50 266.00
Edwin T. Carr 8 50 266.00
Richard T. & Sadie E. Wilton 9 60 319.00
James F. & Elizabeth Casey 55 50.80 270.00
Owen R. & Margaret A. MacDonald 54 50.80 270.00
Robert D. & William J. Wright 53 50.80 270.00
" " " 52 50.80 270 .00
Mario J. & Angelo M. Crovo 42,43 79.00 420.00
Michael J. Mahoney 119.69 637.00
Sabatino & Anna Iodice 285.00 1, 516.00
Fred J. Gardini 1 50.00 266.00
Fred J. Gardini 2 50.00 266.00
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Pietro Usini 3 50.00 $ 266.00
Pietro Usini 4 50.00 266.00
Ettore Fortini 5 50.00 266.00
Ettore Fortini 6 50.00 266.00
Lottie M. Kendrick 7 50.00 266.00
Alexander R. & Emeline
MacLean 8 50.00 266.00
Lottie M. Kendrick 9 50.00 266.00
Lottie M. Kendrick 10 50.46 268.00
Lottie M. Kendrick 11 53 .52 284.00
Guiseppe Fortunate 12 140.25 746.00
Guiseppe Fortunatt 13 56.07 298.00
Romano Bellengi 14 29.00 154.00
Santa Hausherr 39 52.83 281.00
Santa Hausherr 40 50.00 266.00
Santa Hausherr , 4,1 65.74 350.00
The Clerk i4 Zormpd 'he B&srd that the Elections
Expenses-Jurisdiction of Selectmen Budget was submitted
in the amount of $893.00 and reduced to $713 . There are
now insufficient funds in the account to take care of the
expenses incurred as a result of the recent special
election. It is necessary to request a transfer of 8145.
Mr. Emery moved that the Appropriation Committee be re,qr-
quested to transfer the sum of $145. from the Reserve
Account to the Elections Account - Jurisdiction of Select- '
men Accouht. Mr. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it
was so voted.
The meeting adjourned at 10 30 P.M.
A true record, Attest
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