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Dick stressed the importance of doing a study, especially given the difficulties crossing <br />Tophet Swamp. The project is complex but the group sponsoring this project has a great <br />track record. <br /> <br />Wendy noted that without CPA funding this project would never get off the ground, and <br />added that she thought it was an appropriate concept for CPA funding. <br /> <br />Betsey suggested that we invite the group in to speak about it. <br /> <br />It was asked if there was federal money to help with construction of the path. <br /> <br />Norm Cohen also asked if the project could be broken into phases. <br /> <br />Betsey asked about the issue of the path going over private property: what happens? It <br />was also asked whether the path goes through wetlands. If so, what happens? <br /> <br />Richard stated that we should not fund projects that the town does not already own. <br /> <br />Carl said the question is answered by what is the ultimate use of the property: i.e., is it <br />used by townspeople? Who is the legal entity that would sign the contract? <br /> <br />Sandy Shaw said that if Recreation and the Conservation Commission sign on to this <br />project and the project has citizen participation, then that should be enough. <br /> <br />Dick suggested that this could be a joint project among the sponsors, the Recreation <br />Committee and the Conservation Commission. <br /> <br />Sandy said that if the CPC is interested in this project, we should move to support it. <br />Sandy and Dick will discuss with the project proponents. We must do a study! <br /> <br />8. Discussion of Burial Grounds Project <br /> <br />Marilyn noted that the burial grounds are in terrible shape and that two appraisals have <br />been completed, a comprehensive study commissioned by the Lexington Historical <br />Society in 1994 and an update in 2004 by the firm that conserved the obelisk on the <br />Lexington Green. The DPW, Historical Commission and Historical Society have joined <br />to sponsor this application for CPA funding. <br /> <br />Richard asked whether the proposal included Munroe Cemetery; it does. It does not <br />include Robbins Cemetery, however, as that burying ground is believed to be in better <br />condition. <br /> <br />There was concern about the amount of funds to be used to repair the storage shed. Joel <br />wondered what was stored in the sheds (equipment). Norm wondered whether repairs to <br />the shed could come from the Trust Fund. <br /> <br /> 3 <br /> <br />