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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947-12-15152 Gasoline Hearing Johnson Pontiac Co. SELF CTMEN' S MEETING December 15. 1947 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday evening, December 15, 1947. There were present Chairman Paxton, Messrs. Locke, Emery, Gay and Driscoll. The Clerk was also present. At 7:30 P.M. a hearing was declared open upon the petition of Johnson Pontiac Co. for permission to maintain two underground tanks for the storage of gasoline on the premises at 7 Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. James J. Cavanaugh represented the petitioner and no persons ap- peared- in opposition. Notide•; of the hearing was read by the Chairman. Mr. Cavanaugh explained that tanks are already in the ground and were used prior to the war by the White Motor Co.- pany,, but the pumps have been removed. This opplieation was approved on November 13, 1947, by Chief Engineer Roy A. Cook. Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to grant the license. Mr. Cavanaugh retired at 7:36 P.M. Gasolihe At 7:38 P.M. hearing was declared open upon Hearing - the petition of Antonio Busa for permission to To increase increase the capacity of an underground tank capacity for the storage of gasoline from 500 to 1500 of tanks gallons, on premises located at 46 Lowell Street. A. Busa No persons appeared in favor or in opposition. The Chairman read the notice of the hearing. The Chairman explained that Mr. Busa has req- uested increasing the capacity of his tank inasmuch as the gasoline companies are reluctant to make deliveries of small quantities. This application was approved on November 28, 1947, by Chief Engineer Roy.A. Cook. Mr. Emery moved that the license be granted. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. At 7:50 P.M. Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Treasurer, met with the Board and presented bids relative to the borrowing of $95,000 for the installation of water mains not less than Bids for Borrowing for water mains 1 153 6" but less than 16" in diameter. The bids received were as follows: Second National Bank Lexington Trust Co. Whiting, Weeks & Stubbs W. B. Button Kidder, Peabody Merchants Nat'l. Bank Coffin, Burr Inc. Jt. Hornblower & Weeks 100.39 1i% 100.3456 1z% 100.28 1-% 100.266 1-i% 100.16 i % 100.74 1 3/4% 100.622 1 3/4% Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Locke, it was voted to approve the bid of the Second National Bank at 100.39 at l %. Mr. Carroll retired at 7:53 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from the Town Counsel relative to the agreement entered into between the Town, acting through the Board of Selectmen, and Charles W. & Rab'ert`''L. RyderTrustees of Lexington Estates Trust. In his letter Mr. Lynch explained that from June 28, 1946, the date the taking of the land in question was recorded at the Registry of Deeds, to December 31, 1946, the taxes on the 15.57 acres taken by the Town should be assumed and paid by the Town. He said that the amount of taxes is $30.96 and cannot be abated, and in order to clear the record of the Collector of Taxes a transfer should be made from the Reserve.Fund. Mr. Lynch also enclosed a list of disbursements in connection with this case, as follows: Town Counsel's fee for multiple conferences, examination of records, drafting and filing answers, drafting agreement, etc. $450.00 Anna Doherty McInerney, examination of title - 75.00 John F. Murphy, appraisal 100.00 Cassell & Cassell, real estate appraisers -150.00 154 Request Transfers for Law Department Drain in rear of _Central Fire Station Middlesex Registry of Deeds, recording fees 14.25 $ 789.25 Mr. Emery moved that the bills be approved for payment.. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted.' The Clerk informed the Board that it would be necessary to obtain a transfer of $178.83 to the Law Department, Expenses Account, and the sum of $80.00 to the Law Department, Spatial Fees Account. Mr. Driscoll moved that the Appropriation Committee be requested to transfer the sum of $178.83 from the Reserve Fund to .the Law Department, Expenses Account. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Gay moved that the Appropriation Committee be requested to transfer the sum of $80 from the Reserve Fund to the Law Department, Special Fees Account. Mr. Emery seconded the motion, and it was so voted. • Mr. Emery then moved that the Appropri- ation Committee be requested to transfer the sum of $30.96 from the Reserve Fund to apply toward the payment of $30.96 for taxes remain- ing unpaid on the 15.57 acres of land taken by the town. At 8:00 P.M. Mr. DeFoe, Sup't. of Public Works, met with the Board. He reported that the Boston & Maine R. R. representative has been out relative to the proposed iirainage at the rear of the Central Fire Station. The Boston & Maine will allow the town to go in with an easement but there is a question as to what it might cost. Mr. DeFoe reported that if the proposed drain goes along the railroad track it will cost about $16,000. If it is left in its present location it will cost about $4,373. If the drainage goes along just inside of F. K. Johnson's property it will cost about $5,060. Mr. Locke asked if the last proposal was entirely over Johnson's land and Mr. DeFoe replied that it would be on Johnson's land and ) gad 1 155 eta land of the Town of Lexington. The Chair- man explained to the Board that the Boston & Maine would probably charge the Town a yearly rental. Mr. Emery asked if the present location included the property recently purchased by Gordon Richards. Mr. DeFoe stated that Mr. Richards is not interested in the Town going through his property. Mr. Locke said that he thought this was a natural drainage and questioned what the .Town's obligation is to Mr. Johnson. Mr.' Emery said the Town had no obligation whatso- ever and Mr. Johnson purchased this property knowing the conditions. Mr. Emery said that if the Brook is in any way improved insofar as Johnson's land is concerned, Johnson then secures a benefit and he should pay part of the cost. The Chairman asked the Sup't. of Public Works which proposal he recommended. Mr. DeFoe replied that the most economical would be to follow the line already dug out. Mr. Locke asked if Mr. Johnson would have to give the town an easement and Mr. DeFoe said he would be g1/td to. The Chairman said it appeared to him that there are two solutions; first, the ideal way is going along the railroad but the construction cost will be heavy and there'will be annual charge for the easement. He said there is no question, how-,. ever.; but that this does give the best engineering layout. He said that if the Town stays close to the Johnson property line and does not go through the railroad there should be an angle and Richards does not like that. He asked the Board if it would be advisable to have Mr. DeFoe study this property a little more and then invite Mr. F. K. Johnson to meet with the Board. Mr. Emery said he thought it would be a very good idea to have Mr. Johnson in and he believed that he should be willing to pay a pro rata cost per foot. The Clerk was instructed to invite Mr. Johnson to meet with the Board next Monday night. The Chair- man asked if the Board felt that an assessment should be made against Johnson and Mr. Gay said that he felt that way and that Mr. Johnson should be charged. The Chairman said that he believed this was a tie-in and that Mr. Johnson might not 156 Traffic light report Waltham Street & Mass. Avenue Transfer for Snow Removal Authorize purchase of 2 mold boards feel that it was worth paying the price if he is charged per lineal foot. Mr. DeFoe said he wanted to report on the study of the traffic lights at Waltham Street and Massachusetts Avenue, as a result of a req- uest received by the Board of Selectmen and the Chamber of Commerce. He said the State made a study and told him that the lights are not in accordance with the permit approved in 1929 and at the present time are not legal. The State wants a six hour study made from 12:30 noon to 6:30 P.M. He asked if the Board wanted the Police Department to make the survey. The Chairman explained that it has beenthe custom for the Traffic Officer of the State Department of Public Works to make surveys and he thought someone familiar with traffic conditiona should do this. Mr. DeFoe said that it woad require three men and the Chairman said that the Police Department could not possibly spare the men. He aaked if it would be permissible insofar as the Board was concerned to request the State Department of Traffic Control to assign three men to make this count. Mr. Emery moved that the State Department of Traffic Control be req- uested to make the count which they recommended. Mr. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that he is $1,599.50 short in his Snow Removal account. He stated that he has been able to pay for labor and for everything except the Road Machinery. The Chairman explained that this is something that happens nearly every year and the Board usually has to request the Appropri- ation Committee to make a transfer from the Reserve Fund. He explained that it is question- able how much money will be needed from now until the first of the year. He suggested asking for a transfer of $2,000 now and having $3,000 held available until December 31, 1947. Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that the fact- ory shipped two (2) mold boards to the Town of Lexington in error but he would like permission 4 Cla to purchase them. Mr. Driscoll moved that the Supt. of Public Works be authorized to purchase two mold boards which have been shipped from the factory bydstake, but which will arrive in Lexington after the first of the year, the units to• be paid for from the 1948 Snow Removal account. Mr. Locke sec- onded the motion, and it was so voted. A petition was received signed by residents of Blake and Preston Roads requesting an estimate of cost of shaving Blake Road accepted, between Simonds Road and Burlington Street and Preston Road.between Simonds Road and Blake Road. Mr. DeFoe said that before he could get the sur- face he could only guess on the cost and say about :x12.00 a foot. The Chairman said that on the present profiles someone in the Engineering Department should be able to make up an estimate for this project in a couple of hours. Mr. DeFoe said that he would do the best he could. The Chairman read a le Iter from the State Department of Public Works advising the Board that the Commissioners voted to install a semi - actuated traffic signal at the intersection of Lowell Street and Woburn Street (Route 128) at an estimated cost of $5,000 providing the Town of Lexington will agree to pay one half the cost of installation and assume the monthly power bills. The Chairman explained that this. traffic signal would be similar to the one at Waltham Street and Marrett Road. He said that if motor vehicle operators obeyed the sign now at this location it should not be necessary for the To to spend $2,500 for the proposed signal. The Clerk was instructed to notify the Commissioner that in considering the 1948 budgets the Board will discuss this item. The request recce 'tved from Ralph H. Tucker for the extension of the sewerage system on Merriam Street to include his house and that of Mr. Brackett was held over from last week. Mr. DeFoe presented a plan of the proposed sewer in 157 Request for estimates for Blake Road Traffic Sign at Woburn & Lowell St. 158 Sewer Extension on Merriam Street Merriam Street. The Chairman explained that 11 when the Hancock Street sever was designed from the truck line which crosses at Burlington Street and Hancock Street, going down through Lexington Nurseries, it was kept at a very low level, for the cut at the intersection of Hancock Street & Coolidge Avenue was down 16 feet. He said the reason it was kept so low was to take care of Coolidge Avenue and so that it could be extended up Merriam Street. He said the original design was to serve these two houses. He said that it seemed to him, however, that this design was impractical inasmuch as it would be easier to take it down Adams Street. He said this work could be done under Sewer Construction, Sundry Streets Account. Mr. DeFoe said that he would include it in his budget and as soon as he has the unit cost determined he will send out an application for signatures. The Chairman said that he believes the Town has a definite obligation to these individuals. Upon motion of Mr. Every, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to advise Mr. Tucker that the money appropriated under W. P. A., prior to the war, has been turned back to the Town and is not available at the present time. However, an item will be included in the Sewer Construction - Sundry Streets budgets for 1948, and the work will be done as soon as possible, the Board recognizing the fact that this project has been on the list for some time. Mr. DeFoe retired at 8:55 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Garrity, Hockey Sup't. of Parks and Playgrounds, informing the Rink Board that he has inspected the lumber which has been used for the last twelve years for the town hockey rink. Mr. Garrity'stated it is in very bad condition and in order to use it again it it will require a lot of repair. He explained that it would be less expensive to install it on a surface that is to be flooded than on a sheet of natural ice such as the reservoir. 159 Mr. Garrity informed the Board in his letter that the cost of a hockey rink, exclusive of labor, would be approximately 000. At 9:00 P.P. the following members of the Recreation Committee met with the Board: Mrs. Winthrop F. Potter, Messrs. Gustin, Samborski,' Packard and Foley. Mr. Gustin presented each member of the Board with a copy of his Committee's report which he read to the Board as follows: TEMPORARY RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT The Temporary Recreation Commission, appointed under Article 2 at the Annual Town Meeting of March, 1947, "To develop the scope of and estab- lish authority for a recreation program and make recommendations for the establishment of a perman- ent Recreation Commission to the Board of Select- men not later than January 1, 1948" make the following report. We have studied "The Recreation Committee Report of 1946", Recommendations and Standards of the National Recreation Association, and Town Reports. We have also had interviews with Recreation Directors of comparable nearby towns. We agree with (1) It was concluded in the National Recreation Survey Report of 1945 that the greatest need in Lexington was for direction. (2) It is recommended by the National Recreation Association, a recognized American authority, that for every dollar spent in playgrounds and facilities a comparable dollar should be spent for program and direction in order to the the maximum good from the available facilities. 160 (3) A self-evident truth -- Trained supervision and direction constitute the greatest single factor in an athletic and recreational program. Without efficient supervision the distribution and use of facilities and equipment become disorganized, the programs lose direction and the participants lose interest because of the result- ing confusion. Without the guidance of effective direction, steady improvement in performance and the consistent display of sportsmanship in competitive athletics fail of realization. (4) We quote from Mr. J. J. Garrity;,, Town Report, 1944, Page 117. "We believe that it is time to give some thought to setting up a separate head for recreation." (5) The directors of Recreation in Belmont, Neehham an Wellesley who state: The best way to promote and coordinate all recreation and athletics in the town is through a recreation Committee. RECOMMENDATION The Temporary Recreation Commission believe in the formation of a permanent administrative committee for the program and direction of recrea- tion in the Town of Lexington under the immed- iate jurisdiction of the peoples of the town as constituted by law. We believe the need of such a committee is immediate. SCOPE This committee would be responsible for: (1) The use for recreational purposes of all facilities, indoor and outdoor, at present or in the future. (2) The development of a year-round indoor and outdoor recreational program for all peoples of the town. This would include: (a) Summer playground program. (b) Summer and outside school hours year- round recreation and athletics for older children. 1 (c) Swimming pool classes and activities. (d) Winter sports. (e) Winter use of gymnasiam Halls and other Public 'Places for recreation and athletics. (f) Year-round program of recreation and athletics for adults as required. (3) Serving as a clearing house for public and private agencies as to programs, plans and use of facilities. (4) Securing whatever staff is necessary for carrying out tax -supported programs. This committee should have a trained Director of Recreation for the purpose of carrying out the program. The salary and duties would be in relation to the program of the committee. ORGANIZATION (a) Authority This committee should operate directly the Board of Selectmen, with a budget to be appropriated annually as determined. (b) Establishment This committee would- be composed of five members to be appointed for a term of three years as follows: Two members by the Selectmen, two members by the School Committee, and one by the Moderator. To provide continuity, not over two would be appointed in any one year except the first year. lst year - Selectmen - 1 for 2 years - 1 for 1 year School - 1 for 2 years - 1 for 1 year Moderator - 1 for 3 years Vacancies would be filled after the first year, by the appointing authorities for a period of three years. Vacancies occurring before the expiration of the term would be filled by the appointing authority for the duration of the term. Members to be effective on April 15th of each year. under 161 162 Temporary Recreation Commission B. P. Gustin, Chairman Dr. H.W. Foley K. G. Packard Mrs. W.F. Potter A.W. Sambor- ski The Chairman asked if the Committee had requested the legality of the proposals made in the report. Mr. Gustin stated that his committee has met with the Town Counsel who advised them that it is possible to accomplish what is outlined. In some towns, the Commissioner of Recreation is elected, but in order to have an elected comm- issioner it is necessary to have a bill put through the legislature. Mr. Gustin explained that his committee is of theopinion that the Town might be able to secure better calibre of men by appointing them rather than by election. The Chairman asked if they had any idea what would be the proper budget to carry out the program that is outlined. Mr. Gustin said that the pro- gram is similar to that in Needham and they are asking for $16,000 in that town for direction only, having nothing to do with maintenance. He said that they thought possibly provision should be made for a clerk for $1,000., equipment ex- penses, $1,000., and Director at $3,000., making a total of $5,000. The Chairman asked if the Committee is in favor of having the athletic director assisting in the School Department. Mr. Gustin felt that they have no right to discuss this angle.`The Chairman asked if the Committee was recommending a budget of $5,000, and Mr. Gustin replied in the affirmative. Mr. Emery asked if the School Committee has discussed the contents of the report. Mr. Samborski said he felt certain there is nothing in the report to which the School Committee would have any objection. Mr. Emery asked if the School Committee would be willing to have the director a full time employee of the School Department and Mr. Samborski said he does not believe that they are ready to say that the director would be a full time employee of the School Department. The Chairman said that the PNV 1 Board of Selectmen would like to make certain that the Sdool Committee is thoroughly familiar with this report. The Group retired at 9:55 P.M. and Mr. Thomas Moon, Coach of Lexington Hockey team, met with the Board. The Chairman also asked Mr. Samborski to return to the meeting. Mr. Moon said he was here in the interest of the High School Hockey team and he explained that for the past three years he has been coach and had a rink at the High School. This year, however, he has no rink. He said that it seems that the expense for running the rink was too high for the school to carry on and they gave it back to the Park Department. He explained that last year there was a fellow from the school who took care of the rink but it did not work out satisfactorily. He said that he had suggested putting the rink in the skating area at the play- ground but he will not take the team on the res- ervoir because it is too dangerous. He asked who was going to pay for the skating rink inas- much as he understands the school can't pay for it, and the Park Department has no money in that budget. The Chairman said that in his opinion it is the responsibility of the School pepartment and has been handled by the School Department for the past three years. He explained that the Park Department budget was made up last March and it is now the end of the year and there is just not enough in the account for a rink. He said now is the time to prepare so that in 1948 the rink will be ready when it is needed. He said that all the Park Department can do this year is to try and help as much as possible. He explained that the Board of Selectmen and the Park Department are anxious to co-operate but there are no funds to assume the responsibility. He stated that this subject was discussed by the Board of Selectmen last Monday evening with Mr. Garrity, Sup't. of Parks and Playgrounds. He said the boards are up to the Public Works Building and Mr. Garrity has reported that they will be all right for a small skating area, and that the Park Department evidently has sufficient funds to try and set the boards up but the maintenance of the rink for the coming season 16 Tom Moon re Hockey Rink 164 pie . Use of Hall by Girl Scouts Com. Long re salaries of officials will have to be the responsibility of the School Department. He said in the first place the Park Department has no money, and in the second place, they have not the available man power. Mr. Moon said that he has had the school children shovel the snow from the rink but he does not think that it is their responsibility. The Chairman said that the Town would plow the rink after the streets are plowed, snow has been lifted and streets sanded. Mr. Samborski agreed that the hockey rink was definitely a school item. The Chairman stated that the decision of the Board of Selectmen is that the Park Dep- artment will assist in getting the boards up in whatever location the coach decides he is going to have the rink. The flooding and maintenance of the rink, however, will be the responsibility of someone else . He further stated that after the snow removal problem of every storm has been taken care of, and the town has taken care of its own skating areas, they will then take care of the rink. Mr. Moon and Mr. Samborski retired at 10:25 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Ruth G. Tucker, Commissioner of Lexington Girl Scouts, requesting the Board to reconsider the application for the use of Cary Hall on the evening of February 25th. This use was grant- ed by the Board last week subject to a charge of 05. Mr. Driscoll said that he did not see how the Board could deviate from the rules and regulations which have been adopted relative to the uses of Cary Memorial Building. Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to notify Mrs. Tucker that the Board discussed her request but considered the charge a legitimate one. A letter was received from Commissioner Long calling the Board'sattention to Chapter 540 of the Acts of 1947 relative td the compen- sation of elected officials and appointed employ" ees. This amendment requires that the salary and compensation of.all elected officers of the town shall be fixed annually by vote of the town. The Clerk was instructed to forward the commun- ication to the Town Counsel for his opinion. 1 165 Mr. 6cal Mr. Charles H. Miller's offer of $ 150 for Lots 17-23 on Eastern Avenue was held over from the previous meeting of the Board. The Sell tax Committee on Tax Title property recommends that Title the offer be accepted. Mr. Gay moved that a Property proposal to sell the lots be advertised in the Lexington Minute -Man and that further consider- ation be given the matter at the next meeting of the Board. Mr. Emery seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. John Collin's offer of $125 for Lots 25, 26, 28, 29, and 30 on Fairland Street was held over from a previous meeting of the Board. The Committee on Tax Title Property recommends that the offer be accepted. Mr. Gay moved that a proposal to sell these lots be advertised in the Lexington Minute -Man and that further consider- ation be giventhe matter at the next meeting. Mr. Emery seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from the Town Accountant recommending that the town offices be closed the afternoon before Christmas to enable the employees to have a Christmas party: Mr. Driscoll moved that the Town Office Building be officially closed on Wednesday afternoon, December 24th, at 3:00 P.M. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A letter was received from Commissioner Long advising the Board that the sum of $50,700 has been established as the amount not less than which the 1948 bond of the Treasurer shall be written, and the sum of $53,500 as the sum not less than which the 1948 bond of the Collector of Taxes shall be written. Mr. Locke moved that the sum of $50,700 be established as the amount not less than which the 1948 bond of the Treasurer shall be written. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Locke moved that the sum of $53,500 be established as the amount not less than which the 1948 bond of the Collector of Taxes shall be written. Mr. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it was so voted. To close building on Dec. 24 th Bond of Coll. of Taxes 166 Use of Hall Licenses Fee for Package Goods License Hold over appointments to Assessors An application was received from the Tandem Club of the Hancock Congregational Church requesting permission to conduct a concert in Cary Memorial Hall on the evening of March 12, 1948, from 8:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. Mr. Locke moved that the use of the hall be granted subject to a charge of $35. Mr. Emery seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Upon motions duly made and seconded it was voted to grant the following licenses: Reliable Cab Co. Public Carriage (renewal) Ye Olde Countryside Common Victualler L. J. Foss ^ " " Morris Motors First Class Agent Colonial Garage, Inc. " " Hardy's Garage F. K. Johnson, Inc. " ^ " Berman's Market Package Goods Store Joseph Trani, Inc. " ^ John J. Rudd " " "" Mr. Locke moved that the 1948 fee for the package goods store licensexemain at $1,000. Mr. Emery seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Clerk reminded the Board that Leland H. Emery and William H. Shanahan's terms as members of theBoard of Assessors will expire on December 31, 1947. Mr. Gay suggested that the appointments be held over for one week stating that he would like more time to con- sider the appointments. Mr. Locke questioned holding this over. The Chairman reported to the Board a conversation he had with the Town Accountant relative to a member of the Board ofAssessors being in the Contributory Retirement System.. Mr. Emery said he would take no part in the discussion and he does not want to be present when the appointments are made. The matter was held over for one week. 1 Upon motion of Mr. Locke, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to set the date of January 17th as the closing date for the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. The Clerk informed the Board that the committee making arrangmenta for the Senior High School dance had requested permission to decorate Cary Memorial Hall with fire -proof streamers. Mr. Emery moved that the request be granted and that the committee be advised that there could be no nails or tacks used. Mr.. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 16f• Set date for Annual Town Meeting To decorate Cary Hall for Senior Dance The Clerk informed the Board that a patient Use of at the Cushing General Hospital,whose home is on Ambulance Woodland Road, would like to come home the day before Christmas in the town ambulance. He is paralyzed and the Army ambulances would be most uncomfortable. Mr. Gay moved that the request be granted. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman reported to the Board his conversation with Mrs. John T. Cosgrove, relative to retirement of Mr. Cosgrove, She informed the Chairman that she has been unable to persuade him to apply for retirement. Mr. Emery said that he believed if anything was going to be done about retiring Mr. Cosgrove it should be done by Jan- uary first and that Mr. Cosgrove should have at least 90 days notice. The Clerk was instructed to write the Town Counsel to check the legal aspects of this case and have a report ready for the Board next Monday. The Chairman read a letter from the Town Clerk stating that the Massachusetts Town Clerk's Association is preparing a bill to be presented to the Legislature, for the tenure If such a bill is passed it will apply to town clerks who have been in office five years or more. Mr. Carroll stated ih his letter that the Association is desirous of ascertaining the approval of dis- approval of the Boards of Selectmen throughout * of office of town clerks throughout the State. 168 L the state. The Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Carroll that the Board of Selectmen has discussed this subject and is definitely opposed to it under general principles. The Chairman read a letter from the Approp- riation Committee advising that a discission has been held relative to the possibility of recommending the insertion of an article in the warrant for the pupose of giving the torn meeting members a chance to vote on the estab- lishment of a staibilzing• form. The Approp- riation Committee feels that this would enable the town to start at once to accumulate funds that will lighten the burden when the bonded in- debtedness reaches its peak in 1950. They suggest the Selectmen consider appointing a committee on this subject. No action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 11:35 P.M. A true record, Attest: G ler , lectmen.