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tree rings in the lumber in the Tavern, a dendrochronologist can match the wood to local lumber of a known date. This technique, she explained resulted in dramatic re-dating of the Buckman and Munroe Taverns. The estimate for this work was approximately $3,000. 2.Historical Society Historic Records Conservation – Ms. Bennett presented this request for $77,268. She explained that the Society is the steward for important historical records, most notably the original records from the First Parish Church dating back to 1696. The Society also has early records from Lexington, in varying states of disrepair. She explained that all records will be conserved, digitized and archived, and that all Historical Society records will then be available through the Town’s portal. Mr. Adler questioned where the original copies of the Society’s records would ultimately be housed, to which Ms. Bennett explained that they would reside in the climate controlled archives in the Hancock-Clark House. 3.Archives and Records Management/Records Conservation – Ms. Donna Hooper, Town Clerk, presented this project which is the Year 5 request of a 5- year project to conserve the Town’s historic records and documents. She explained the progress to date, noting that Year 4 work was presently underway. She noted that as the work from years 1-4 come to a close, attention will focus on the design and “construction” of the Town’s digital exhibit. She said in future years, her applications will be for $20,000 a budget she felt she could stay within. There were no questions regarding this project. 4.Center Playfields Drainage – Implementation, Phase III – David Pinsonneault, Director of Operations at the DPW, presented this request for $605,718 for the third year of drainage work in a 3-year project. He explained that work will include drainage improvements to the practice field along Worthen Road, the little league field/JV softball field, and the center track area. He explained that the work will be similar to that completed in years 1 and 2, where soils were removed, amended, and drainage work undertaken. He expected the Phase III work to be completed in the summer of 2013. 5.Battle Green Master Plan Implementation, Phase II – Mr. Pinsonneault introduced this request for $143,845 for improvements to the Battle Green. Ms. Dawn McKenna, Chair of the Tourism Committee was also in attendance. Mr. Pinsonneault explained that the FY13 funds would be used primarily for the stabilization of the sand paths which ring the Battle Green and for the stabilization of paths to certain monuments. (Work also includes restoration of some of the granite paving, and the repair of fencing at Ye Old Burying Ground.) There were no questions on this proposal. (The amount of this project was shown incorrectly on the handout to both the public and CPC. This has since been corrected.) 2