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Selectmen’s Meeting – June 4, 2012 Approve Qdoba Mexican Grill Common Victualler License Ms. Mac-Namara DeOliveira, representing Qdoba, plans to open the restaurant on June 11. The hours will be 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve a Common Victualler license for Qdoba Mexican Grill, located at 46 Bedford Street, subject to them receiving approval from the Health Department. Bio 2012 Presentation Ms. Tintocalis, Economic Development Director, provided information on the upcoming Bio 2012 Conference being held in Boston June 18-21, 2012. The Economic Development Advisory Committee recommended that the Town participate as an opportunity to market Lexington and particularly the Harwell Avenue area, to real estate brokers who work with biotech firms on location decisions. The Town will also be sponsoring a tour of Shire and Cubist. A brochure has been produced that will be available to brokers and attendees at the conference. Mr. Burnell praised the efforts of Ms. Tintocalis and the Economic Development Advisory Committee. The town is developing a strong reputation in the biotech field and interest has picked up as a result of the rezoning at Hayden Avenue. The Town has received tax revenue that rd will make it possible to do a lot and create job opportunities. Lexington is 3 in the state in the Biotech field and growing, which is a positive sign. Sustainable Lexington Committee – Mass Save Program Mr. Sandeen, Chair of the Sustainable Lexington Committee, provided information for citizens regarding a program being offered by Mass SAVE that can provide up to $2,000 in assistance to replace residential boilers that are over 30 years old. The rebates expire July 31, 2012. For additional information residents should contact Mass SAVE. Additional information is available on the Sustainable Lexington Committee website. Lions Club Annual Carnival Plans and Approvals th Mr. Lucente, representing the Lions Club, presented the final plans of the Annual July 4 Carnival. The carnival will be held at Hastings Park and there will be fewer rides so that it fits on the park. After the carnival the Lions Club will pay for any necessary repairs to the lawn. The proposed plans have been approved by all the necessary staff and departments. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the request of the Lions Club th to hold the 2012 annual July 4 Carnival on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Wednesday, July 4, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Thursday, July 5, 2012, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday, July 6, 2012, from 6:00 pm. to 11:00 p.m.; and Saturday, July 7, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., as presented in the Lions Club letter dated May 30, 2012.