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Greenways Corridor Committee June 23, 2014 SelectmenÔs Meeting Room, Town Hall Lexington, Massachusetts Members Present: Alex Dohan, Eileen Entin, Bob Hausslein, Paul Knight, Keith Ohmart, Mike Tabaczynski Other Attendees: Don Grant, pending member Note: Rick Abrams, GCC vice chair, passed away on June 15, 2014, after complications from his recent surgery. : May 19, 2014, minutes approved Votes The YES decision to change the formal name of to ACROSS LexingtonThe was unanimous. Rick Abrams ACROSS Lexington Trail System Reports & Updates: Transportation Forum: Scheduled for June 11, postponed until June 24. Open Space and Recreation Plan update: Progress is slow; proposals by VHB and one other entity are being considered. If you have suggestions for the update, email Eileen by mid-July. Emily Schadler is chairing the selection Committee. This is a good opportunity for the GCC to get a say in planning and make a push for connectivity and the trail system. Burlington Canyon: Paul has had conversation with Joe Desmond, a canyon abutter on North St, and member of the Middlesex Greenway Coalition. Healthy Communities Grant: Funds were awarded to print more maps for ACROSS Lexington. It was unclear to those at the meeting which agency, of several on the application, was the recipient of the funds. Current Business Review: Route C: Karen Mullins is now Ñon boardÒ with the idea of using Orchard Lane as an access point for the next ACROSS route. Permission will be needed from the Conservation Commission and abutters will need to be contacted. Regarding signage denoting the ACROSS entrances to Town of Arlington property Ï once the Arlington Conservation Commission approves the signs, the proposal will be sent to the Board of Selectmen. Karen will monitor this.