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Board of Selectmen continued from previous page year. The recommendations of the Transportation Gover- nance Advisory Committee were adopted. The Board was provided with the report and recommendations from MRI (Municipal Resources, Inc.) about staffing and other is- sues related to our fire and medical emergency services. The Board also approved the Greenways Corridor Committee's pilot recreational trail as part of their ACROSS (Accessing Conservation land, Recreation areas, Open Space, Schools and Streets in Lexington) project. For many years now, the Board's policy has been to find ways to ease the burden on the residential taxpayer by de- veloping our commercial sectors. This commercial devel- opment must be balanced against any adverse impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. Development of the Hartwell Avenue corridor is a goal and attention must be given to the transportation and other issues in the area. The effects of sequestration and continued realignment of the military TOWN OF LEXINGTON 1 5 services on the Hanscom Air Force Base is an area of major concern. The Board is unanimous in its support of the Air Force activities at the base. The Board awaits the recom- mendations for production goals and strategy to continue to meet our affordable housing objectives. Whether or not the Town supports the development of a community center, and what services such a center would provide, will be an issue during the upcoming year. The Board will seek public input about this important question. Identification of po- tential multi- sports fields is also a Board goal. The Board of Selectmen is committed to balancing the interests of all of Lexington and continuing to insure the Town remains a strong, diverse and healthy community. Board of Selectmen: Front (L -R) Hank Manz, Peter Kelley, Deborah Mauger, Lynne Pease, Norman Cohen and George Burnell; Rear Carl Valente.