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2. <br /> The general paths of the recommended route and the first alternate <br /> were clarified. The State has not purchased land in back of the <br /> Briarwood or Glenn sections. The section of the route diagonaling <br /> across Lexington would cost $8 million, The alternate theough <br /> Winchester would cost $14 million. These figures do not include <br /> the socio-economic factors Which effect Lexington, nor do they <br /> reflect the best service to the Metropolitan Boston area. Lex- <br /> ington must not allow the A.P.W. to divide and conquer while we <br /> are busy arguing among ourselves and with our neighbors. Some <br /> residents would like a specific pinpointing of land takings but <br /> Mr. Blake pointed out that exact layouts cannot, be made for they <br /> will fluctuate with land conditions such as those indicated by <br /> borings. Several members of the audience suggested that the <br /> committee push for the original 1917 route. <br /> Rep. Brox assured the grup that he would support a motion or <br /> personally move to give arbitration rights to all cities and <br /> towns. <br /> A suggestion was made that the Route 3 Committee meet with <br /> committees of the other towns concerned with the future of <br /> Route 3. <br /> A Lexington resident who works for the land taking division <br /> described the land taking process. <br /> Selectman Cole explained that the Route 3 Committee has two <br /> advisory members, one from Burnham Farms, one from Peacock <br /> Farms, He suggested that the Glenn, Briarwood and Sun Valley <br /> areas each send 1 representative. Mr. Cataldo asked that the <br /> associations of each of the communities submit a name to the <br /> Board of Selectmen. The meeting adjourned at 10:30. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Natalie Riff in <br />