HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-23-1969December 23, 1.969
Meeting called at 7;37 P.M,
All members present, and the Town Manager.,
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted
to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount, of $19,950,51,
The minutes of the last meeting were approved as subm.i.tted.
Notice received from the Massachusetts Sel.ectments Association advi.si.ng that
the townts dues for 1.970 are $120,00,
The Board was advised by the Bristol County Retirement Board that the townts
budget figure for 1970 is $57,791,26,
Letter received from Mrs, Carl W, Greene, 11 Westwood Avenue, Plainvil-le re.-
gardi.ng damage to her car from hitting a hole in the road this side of the
Mansfi.eld -Norton town l.i.ne bn North Wrocester Street. A bi.l.l was enclosed
covering repairs to her car in the amount of $12,72, The Board agreed to
forward the claim to the Town Counsel,
Communication received from the Recreation Committee giving a report of the
meeting held on December. 17, 1969 with three men active in recreation programs
namely, David Clifton, Sharon; Ernest Gowan, Duxbury; and Rdward Marks, Westwood,
These men run programs during the whole year for all. age groups. During the
discussion it was agreed that a change is needed in the status of the Recreation
Committee which i.s only an Advisory Committee, It was agreed that a Committee
or Commission should be established with some powers, with a fu11--time Director,
1t was suggested that a meeting be scheduled including the Town Manager.,
Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Planning Board, and Recreation Committee
to plan for better recreation nrograms in the town. The Town Manager to arrange
a meeting, suggested date .January 26, 1970,
Letter. received from Frank G. Nilson, .Jr„ a J,iirary Trustee advi.sing the Board
of his resignation from the Board of Library Trustees, effective after the
February meeting of the Trustees. Upon a motion by Selectman Cl.emmey, seconded
by Selectman Conroy it was voted to accept Mr. Ni,lsonls resignation with regret,
and to send him a letter of appreciation for his services as a Library Trustee,
Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to grant nermi.ssi.on to Walter H. Betts of North Attleboro to move a bui.ldi.ng
22 ft, w, x 34 ft, long x 23 ft, high loaded from .500 South Main Street to Lot
#67 on South Main Str.eet,s Building to be moved around December 29 between the
hours of 9;00 A,M, and 12 noon, at the same rate charged for moving house from
Chauncy Street to Warren Avenue,
Letter received from Robert K. Cunningham, Town
Central. Transportation Co,< gave a deed for the
and also assigned to the Town two leases for l.ai
Co,by the New Haven Railroad at a rental fee of
Michael ,J, Catalano for 320 square feet of land
Street, The deed and leases have been given to
Counsel advising that the Penn
Old Colony Railroad property
id given to the Mansfield Milling
$1.00 per year, and a lease to
on the easterly side of North Main
the Town Clerk for her records,