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Planning Board meeting were Lexington residents as well as Mary Ann McCall-Taylor and Karen Mullins. Perlmutter explained that the Lexington residents were expressing their health concerns mostly pertaining to the cement dust. Perlmutter said the dust health concerns had already been addressed by the Burlington Board of Health. Perlmutter recommended taking our health concerns and communicating them to the Burlington Health Department because we have residents closer to the site. Karen Mullins had invited Perkins to the meeting this evening. Heiger-Bernays recommended bring our concerns to the Burlington Board of Health. She stressed that there is a difference between cement and concrete. She recommended gathering data for health risks associated with concrete plants. Heiger-Bernays said the concerns fall into two categories: 1. Chronic Dust (particulate matter) Other emissions that are going to be emitted from this facility – chemicals, exhaust from trucks, etc. noise 2. Acute Accidental release or emergency Perlmutter said the cement comes out of a chute and go into a truck and that is the only cement dust exposure to the outside air. He said they said nothing about what they are doing to contain that dust especially on a windy day. They said nothing about an accidental release or what happens if a truck over fills. Dr. Mehta, an abutter to the Perkins property, addressed the Board. He is concerned about the 129 lbs. of dust being released daily which contains silica. He is also concerned about the 2-1/2 story mound of sand. Ms. Patricia Long of 149 Adams Street stated it is a 9 acre parcel owned by Perkins. Glen Kesner of 127 North Street also addressed the Board about his concerns. Heiger-Bernays asked the abutters to compile a list of their concerns and with the Lexington Board of Health concerns, she will go forth and address these issues with the Chair of the Burlington BOH. Heiger-Bernays also recommended that the abutters contact Representative Jay Kaufman. MacKenzie motioned to adjourn. Thompson seconded. All approved.