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Town
Counsel
resigns
Erving-
ton
Park
Streets
Parking
Meters
Amend-
ment to
Zoning
By-law
SELECTMEN'S MEETING
November 14, 1949
A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:00 P. M.
prior to the Special Town Meeting. Chairman Emery, Messrs.
Nickerson, Driscoll and Hoyt were present. The Clerk, was also
present. Mr. Gay arrived at 7:25 p.m.
The Chairman read a letter from Daniel A. Lynch, Town
Counsel, confirming his discussion with the Chairman and Mr.
Driscoll on Sunday, November 6, 1949 and submitting his formal
resignation as Town Counsel, effective December 31, 1949.
Upon motion of Mr. Hoyt, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was
voted to accept, with regret, Mr. Lynch's resignation.
The Chairman read a copy of letter from Harry Schector,
5 Liberty Avenue to Eugene B. Hamiton, 1 Braemore Terrace
with reference to the streets in Ervington Park to be voted
upon at the Town Meeting bhis evening. From the contents of
the letter it appears that Mr. Schector is aware of the need
for finished streets and is in favor of having them accepted.
The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington Chamber of
Commerce advising that the Directors voted to reaffirm the favour
of the organization toward the installation of parking meters
in the business district of the Town.
The Chairman asked if the Board desired to take any formal
action on article 13 relative to the amendment to the Zoning
By-law. He explained that the Planning Board has acted favor-
ably on the hearing and will present the motion. Mr. Nickerson
reported on the hearing held by the Planning Board. The Select-
men all voiced their approval of the proposed amendment.
The Chairman informed the Board that, with reference to
April 19 the 19th of April Committee, he had inserted the number 25, but
Committeewould be willing to change it to any number the Board desires.
Following some discussion on the subject, it was agreed to re-
quest the appointment of a committee of twenty-five members.
Mr. Lynch arrived at the meeting at 7:30 pm.
Mr. Driscoll made a report to the Board with reference to
the complaint filed by Eugene Buckley against Gordon Slater
Complaintwhom he claims is conducting a business at 2 Grant Place.
Mr. Lynch stated that he thought the Board might have some
difficulty in proving that Mr. Slater is in business.
It was decided to invite Mr. Buckley to meet with the Board
on Monday evening, November 21st to discuss the matter.
The meeting adjourned at 7;05 p. m.
A true record, Attest;
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