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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944-10-16October 16, 19~J~- continued. Mr. Dtneen stated that Mr. Kane had told all kinds of lies and he believes that these signatures are no% legal. Mr. Kane is a troublemsker. Mr. Foster stated that he had a letter %o read, signed by John P. Dinesn, stating that. he is unable to attend the hearing.. He stated that the dogs are never allowed off a leash end none of the petitioners have ever notified him that the dogs were annoying them. He also stated that he will abide by whatever decision made by the Selectmen but feels that the decision is hardly necessary 'since the dogs are leaving for Florida on or before November 15th and will not be returned to North Andover. Mr. Kane then spoke to the Board, stating that this makes the eighth time that the owner of the dogs has promised %o get rid of the dogs and the police and selectmen have ~en~:given the run around. Mr. Foster asked how long this situation has been bothering him, ~o which'Mr. Eane replied, one year. Mr. Thomson asked, "Inwhat way have they bothered you? Mr. ~ane said by barking and yelping. Mr. Thomson quoted the law and said that the Board expected the petitioners to deny or affirm the.accusation made by Mr. Dineen regarding the signatures and that it might be necessary to pu~ Mr. Kane and opponenms under oath. Mr. Kane became quite excited a% this poiSt and asked if they intended ~othrowgh mll the names out. Mr. Thomson asked Mr. Kane if he had put pressure on the people in order to Let them to sigm~the petition. Mr. Kane replied that he did not. Chief McKee was a~ked a% this point to report on thenumber of times he had been downto Dineen's about these dogs. The Chief said that about 2 monthsa~o he went down and then he sen~ the dog officer down. Mr. Dineen told them at that time that he would ~ry and ge~ rid of the dogs. ~r. Thomson asked if there had been any other complaints and the Chief said none, unless they were made ~o the dog officer. Mr. Thomson said that this petition is a little unusual and each complainant should be present and questioned under oath. ~rs. John P. Dineen then spoke and said her husband had intended ~o ge~ rid of the dogs but has been unsuccessful but will positively get rid of them by November 1~, and if they. do not, then they will have the dogs gassed. MrS. Judson stated that she is willing to ~ait~.d~tiE ~ovember 15~ if that is the date when the dogs will be removed perma~ent!y. ' Mr. Thomson said he feels that petitioners are all agreeable %o wait until November · 15, 19Z4. Mr. Thomson made a motion that this matter be continued until November 15, 19Z4 and if the dogs are not removed, thematter will then come before us and we will be in a position to make an order. Mr. Foster stated that under these conditions, he declares the hearing closed. BOREN BILL Letter received from New England Group of Investment Bankers Assoc~ of America, also copy of the resolution introduced~in the senate of the Common- wealth of Kentucky in June 1944. Importance of Boren Bill bulletin also received. EEDERAL AUDITOR: Mr. Andorsky, Federal Auditor, worked in the office for three .~days and reported that all the programs were in very good order. He found ~very little mo take exception to, and liked the auditor's system and also the Treasurer's sysmem. Meeting adjourned. October 2~, 19%$: The regular weekly meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7.00 P.M. with all members present. Weekly bills and payrolls were approved. DRU~OND M~ORIAL PLAYGROUnd: A bill for 120 cu. yds. of filling at a cost Of $iQs.00.?as'presented to the board with the request that the amoun~ of $47.~2 be paid from the Contingent because of insufficient funds left in the playgnound appropriaZion. ~r. Thomson stated that this was not a contingency and may be a matter for a transfer from the Reserve Fund. The board asked for more information on this bill. Mr. Heyn will be contacted and asked to come before the Board. PRECINCT OFFICERS: Joseph Duncan, Town Clerk ~ppeared before the board and informed them that there is a law to the effec~ that at the presidential election, the warden and clerk of each precinct must be of opposite parties. In precinct 3, John White has notified him that he canno~ be present a~ the election, while in precinct 4, the warden and clerk are both Republicans and this no~ in accordance with the law. Two appointments will have to be made before election and Mr. Duncan asked that the board grant him permission to appoint these officers at this time, because of the importance of this election. The board approved unanimously. Mr. Duncan also suggested thstthe board raise the pay of those who work at the polls, for this election only, as it is expected that it will prove a long day for them by the time the ballots are all counted.~ Mr. Duncan suggested that the wardens and clerks be raised from $9 to $!0, and the'others be increased from $7 to ~S.O0. The board agreed unanimously to grant the increase for this election only.