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Selectmen’s Meeting – June 3, 2013 1.The Health Department will sponsor a medical waste collection on Wednesday, June 5 from 5-7 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Town Office Building. 2.Congratulations to Mr. Beaudoin, Superintendent of Environmental Services, who was awarded the Massachusetts Environmental Health Association – Innovation Award for his work in recycling and hazardous waste management. 3.Disappointing news received that the Governor would only release $150 million of Chapter 90 funds, instead of the $300 million approved by the Legislature. Greenways Corridor Committee Presentation on Greenway Plans Mr. Abrams, Greenways Corridor Committee, presented the West Lexington Greenway Interim Report #1 to the Selectmen. He specifically discussed the priority of the Turning Mill Road to Lincoln Street project that they want permission to move forward on. The Selectmen need to have a policy and procedures on how to handle easement issues along the proposed trails. The Town Manager will coordinate getting a policy and procedures in place. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to endorse the ongoing work of the Greenways Corridor Committee to begin the implementation process, as outlined in Interim Report #1 and the West Greenway Master Plan. Recognize Postal Worker – Joseph Allen The Selectmen recognized Joseph Allen who recently retired from the Lexington Post Office after working for the USPS for 50 years, and in Lexington since 1969. The Selectmen thanked Mr. Allen for his great service to the residents of Lexington and presented him with a proclamation signed by the Selectmen and a Lexington Seal pin. Revised Senior Services Tax Work-off Guidelines Ms. Blier, Chair of the Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee; and Ms. Rodgers, Human Services Director, presented recommended revisions to the income qualification limits and hourly payment rate of the Senior Services program. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve an increase in the income qualification limit for the Senior Services program to $53,000 for an individual, with the income limit for a couple remaining at $55,000, effective July 1, 2013. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to increase the hourly rate for the Senior Services Program to $9.50 per hour, effective July 1, 2013.