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Minutes of the Route 3 Advisory Committee Meeting September 19, 1963 Estabrook Hall Members of the committee present: Selectmen Otis Brown and Robert Cataldo, Roland Greeley (P1. Bd. ), Natalie Rifting, Due to the attendance of many interested citizens the meeting was moved from the Selectmen's Room to Estabrook Hall. The meeting was called to order at 8:15 by Robert Cataldo who ex- plained that this meeting was set up with Representative Brox in order to clarify Lexington's position in relation to Route 3. He explained the role of the Route 3 Advisory Committee and described. the work of the committee to date, including the meeting at the D.P.W. on July 17 1963. The D.P.W. made two land takings in Lexington in 1953 which are still held today. One is at Lowell Street and North Street 300' wide x 1500' long at the Woburn line. A second taking exists at Watertown Street, but will be used for a ramp at Route 2 and has no relation to Route 3. Mr. Cataldo recounted the background and demise of recent legislation involving veto power for 15 communities - including Lexington. A short question period followed until Rep. Brox arrived. He was introduced by Mr. Cataldo. Mr. Brox described Governor Peabody's highway program, presented to the Legislature Sept. 17, 1963. The message included a plan for the reorganization of the D.P.W. , a request for a $125 million bond issue and veto power taking the form of arbitration rights for the original 10 cities and towns. Mr. Brox has opposed giving chosen cities and towns veto power. The D.F.W. , the Governor, and Lexington's representatives have been made well aware of Lexington's political position relative to Route 3. The meeting was opened to questions Which brought out some of the following facts and suggestions: newplans for Route 3. There are no o The timing for building same is unknown. Route 3 is part of the Federal Highway plan. Mr. Brox is recommending the route through Winchester Country Club. New houses have been built in the path of the alternate route. The A.P.W. will use aerial photographs to determine two possibilities each for the general recommended route end first alternate route. The need for Route 3 was described in terms of traffic volume which cannot be carried by Routes 2 & 93 alone, financial savings resulting from reduced cost of vehicle operation, and relief for heavily traveled Lowell Street.