7/30/1980 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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i * ■ 4 As far as the grass -he washes, hi's h hd-s -from that. The'-- crass was -plante-d too late. He examined the 'se- d co' e t lime , loam, etc. , and all net with the-"sp-ecs It needs water, ' and I think that somewhere 'down the' 'line 'if we put in another well, we should consider putting in an underground sprinkler system. In order for ,.a lawn to look like a lawn is suppose to, You- have to have maintenance and that' s money. The main thing is the water but it was also noted that we are cutting the 'grass too short. Selectman Garland stated that he was basically satisfied with the arrangements. ' As far as Michaeljohn, that' s his problem and I' d just as soon let it lie. 22, Selectman Garland stated that he would . lil e to discuss the' - . Carole Harding claim for unemployment compensation. I don' t know if Joe has had a chance to look at it&' I asked in the Treasure' r' s -office and the Accountant' Offi" certhis morning, and nobody had any knowledge of a telephone conversation that they refer to in heir statement. Selectman Thomas stated that she- might be wrong but she felt that they called Carole Dunnivan. Selectman Garland stated that, he didn' t want to deny anyone the -right to unemployment compensation, if in fact that right exist. Chairman stated that he would like Town Counsel to review the films. Selectman Thomas stated that she would stand behind the Letter- ; she wrote regarding her employment with the Town. . Selectman Thomas gave Board an update on Mr, Cassano. The Planning Board was looking into monies regarding water, There are no atonies available unless you could get it approved under Chapter 701 and get it back by Fiday. There are all sorts of monies available for elderly housing, however, you have to have a housing authority. I have written to Secretary Matthews for the necessary forms and related information ii regards- ' to that, i You can designated the funds just for the. elderly or for whatever , you want to d . He suggested that a -memo be seat to all departments requesting that they submit a list of what they project their department needs will be as far as short-term, long-term and intermediate planning to assist in acquiring possible grants.. He said we should have an open-spaced recreational plan and it should be updated every five years. Chairman stated that in regards to that we should send a memo to the Planning Board and Conservation requesting that they take -8-