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<br />DPW or other group continues to dump leaves over the cemetery fence; these <br />leaves appear to be killing the trees. At Revere Street residents are dumping <br />leaves, which clog the culvert and cause flooding. A committee member asked, <br />“where else is this allowed?” <br /> <br />Bike Racks at Conservation Land Entrances <br />5. : The Conservation Department <br />is preparing its budget for next year and has asked the committee to recommend <br />locations and the type of bike racks to be provided in conservation lands. Mike <br />Tabaczynski volunteered to identify areas. The Community Farm should also <br />have a rack. <br /> <br />Liaison Reports: <br />6. Richard Canale commented that the Selectmen are dealing <br />set 46 goals at last year’s Board of Selectmen summit; three of those goals dealt <br />with transportation. The Planning Board is drafting zoning regulations to deal <br />with new developments that will include making adequate provisions for cyclists <br />and pedestrians. <br /> <br />Sandra Shaw reported from the Recreations Committee; the group is excited. <br />th <br />about the outcome of the 5 grade bicycle safety pilot program at Bridge school <br />that was held during Bike/Walk/Bus Week. Peggy is looking into getting free <br />helmets for children from a law firm in Boston. Also the Recreation Department <br />is moving to the new Community Center where it is hoped space is made <br />available for bike repair. <br /> <br />Other Business <br />7. : Marita reported that her neighbor was on a bicycle and was hit <br />by a car at corner of Dawes and Follen roads and suffered a broken hip. The <br />cyclist was going straight and the driver was turning. The committee discussed <br />continued concerns about bicycle safety and better tracking of accidents <br />involving bicycles. <br /> <br />Owing to the Tri-Town Meeting in early June, the committee agreed there would be no <br />June meeting of the Bicycle Advisory Committee. <br /> <br />The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 pm. <br /> <br /> <br />Record of the Discussions of the Friends of Lexington Bikeways <br /> <br />Annual Meeting: <br /> Bob Hausslein opened the meeting: Current board members who <br />were re-elected are: Stew Kennedy, Marita Hartshorn, Bob Hausslein, Peggy Enders, <br />Laurel Carpenter, George Gagliardi, John Frey, and Richard Canale. The officers re- <br />elected are Bob Hausslein as president and treasurer and Marita Hartshorn as clerk. <br />George Gagliardi reviews the books annually. The group agreed that a way to attract <br /> <br />