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voted to approve the purchase of such tags. They will be individually manufactured with specific tree identifications. The TC voted to try the tags for 1 year, then re- evaluate. 6. Tree removals: Chris said he will have to get back to us on this. 7. Buckman Tavern Walnut disappearance: Chris said the tree had developed a large crack, and was hanging over the roof of the historic Tavern, so his men took it down. The news was greeted with varying reactions of joy and sadness. 8. 11 Castle Road: the homeowners have still not gotten back to Jewel, so the TC felt we should drop the matter. 9. Arbor Day: Chris reported that Tree City USA signs have been installed on several entry streets. The ceremony was a success. The DPW provided White Pine seedlings which were distributed to attendees. Chris noted that there will be a MA -DCR sponsored symposium from 9 to 3 at Wheelock College, Brookline, on Wednesday, June 5. 10. On -line publication of Tree Management Manual, 3 rd edition: Karen delivered Anne's file directly to Candy McLoughlin, and it is now on -line on the TC website. Chris noted that paper copies are available at the main DPW desk for $10. 11. Tree medallion sales — have been slow. Karen said she saw little return for any more "in person" sales efforts. We have been to 3 or 4 Town Meeting sessions, 2 Garden Club meetings, and a League of Women Voters meeting on conservation. Karen turned in $195 to Lynne Pease this week, and will try to get a total from her soon. Future efforts should be publicizing it on the Lexington list, the TC website, and perhaps the High School listserv. 12. Cumberland Farm landscaping: John has continued discussions with the developer, and got them to eliminate a 10' high fence at the back of the property, a visually overwhelming prospect which would also have shut out much light for plantings in front of it. 13. Other: The TC noted two sites for Chris to check out: Linmoor Terrace, where a neighbor said the builder had clear cut to within 3 feet of the line, and had found the Town unresponsive when he complained. Another site is Zero Hillcrest, where a wood lot was clear cut. There was no remote participation. The meeting was not recorded. Respectfully submitted, Karen Longeteig, Scribe Next regular meeting: June 13, 2013, 7:30 a.m. in DPW's Room 125