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March 5, 1969
Meeting called for 7:30 P.M.
Members present: Selectmen Woodlock, David R. Clemmey, William P. Kellam, Jr.,
and Peter P. Saunders, and the Town Manager,
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted
to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $24,301,89.
Communication received from the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association regarding
the submission of nominations for individuals in our community who have been
outstanding in civic or public service. Such nominations should be sent to the
Mass, Selectmen's Association on or before Saturday, March 15, 1969, Presenta-
tions will be made at the annual Public Service Awards Dinner on Thursday
evening April 17, 1969 at 6:30 P.M. at the Museum of Science in Boston,
The Board received notice from the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic
Development Commission regarding a meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 1969 at
8:00 P.M regarding alternative proposals for long range regional water supply
in Southeastern Massachusetts at the D.P.W. Office in Taunton.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted
to authorize the Town Manager to buy a new short block and have it replaced on
the 1952 International truck for the Highway Department at a cost of $953,
The Town Manager read a letter received from Mr, Robert Saquet which stated, in
part, of the letters received regarding the lack of'plowing done by the Town
at the Airport during a recent snowstorm, and suggesting that persons owning
planes there or the Carleton Whitney Aero Service should assumethe cost of clear-
ing the ramp area and parking lot,
Selectman Kellam brought up the subject of possible flooding from the snowstorms,
and a discussion followed regarding preparations in case of flood conditions.
Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to postpone the hearing set for 8 ;00 P.M. with the New England Telephone and
Telegraph Company until 8 :15 P.M. since a Telephone Company representative was
not present,
The Town Manager advised that Karl Clemmey, d /b /a Clemmey' Motor 'Sales, had
discussed with him the possibility of reimbursement from the Town for the side-
walk installed at his place of business at 425 North Main Street, The Chairman
advised that Mr. Clemmey submit a bill and then the Board would take action.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted
to adjourn the scheduled hearing of the New England Tel, & Tel, for the installa-
tion of underground cable in various sections of Town until next Wednesday at
8:00 P.M.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted
to go into executive session.
The regular meeting adjourned at 8 :40 P.M.
3/5/69
In executive session, it was a unanimous vote of the Board to reappoint
Benoni M. Latham and Carl A. Nelson, Jr., members of the Planning Board
for four year terms; and to reappoint Frank Ridley and Oscar Lindner
members of the Finance Committee for three year terms.
Karl Clemmey presented a bill at the close of the regular meeting for the
sidewalk installation at his place of business on North Main Street, and
in executive session, the Board voted to approve payment of $200, as the
Townts share of the cost of the sidewalk,