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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
January 8, 1949
A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was
held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building on
Saturday morning at 9:45 biclock. Chairman Paxton, Messrs.
Every, Driscoll and Nickerson were present. The Clerk
was also present.
The Chairman read a letter from the Town Counsel
advising that the case of the Town of Lexington v. Thomas
Morrison was disposed of in the Middlesex probate Court
on Monday, January 3, 1949. A decree was entered
enjoining Morrison engaging in the business of con-
ducting auction sales of horses, cows or other cattle at
139 Spring Street.
The Chairman read a letter from the Town Counsel
advising that Chesley W. Teele had initiated action
against Paul W. Franks and the case is now ready for
trial. Mr. Lynck has had several conferences with
Teele's counsel and the case can now be settled by
paying Mr. Teele $100. In view of the circumstances,
Mr. Lynch recommended that the case be closed by pay-
ment of $100 to Mr. Teele.
Mr. Every moved that, in view of the recommendation
of the Town Counsel, the case be closed by payment of
$100 to Mr. Teele. Mr. Nickerson seconded the motion,
and it was so voted.
Application was received from Mrs. Hattie Peckham,
37 Hancock Street for the renewal of a Common Victuallerts
license.
Mr. Emery moved that the license be renewed. Mr.
Driscoll seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Application was received from Veterans of Forgign
Wars, Post # 3007, requesting permission to conduct a
mil,itary ball in Cary Hall on Monday evening, April 18,
1949, from S:00 P.M. until 1:00 A.M.
Mr. Every moved that the use of the hall be grant-
ed and considered one of the Post's free uses. Mr.
Nickerson seconded the motion, and it was so voted.
Budgets were then considered. The Board discussed
the Assessors' Personal Services Account, particularly
the salary of the present Assistant to the Secretary.
The Board felt that ultimately the Assistant will assume
the position of Secretary. It was decided that his salary
from January 1, 1949 (43 weeks) be figured at $55, plus
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10% or a maximum of *300. From then until the end of
1949 during which time he assumes the position of Secretary
to the Board of Assessors his salary will be at the rate of *70
a week. His salary will not be supplemented by any monies
allocated by the Assessors in the budget, and his total in
any capacity, over a period of two years, would reach the
amount of $4100.
During the discussion of budgets, the Board conferred
with Mr. Cronin and advised him of the salary schedule
as recommended by the Board.
The meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.
A true record, Attest:
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