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Tavern, $6,210 for Monroe Tavern, and $6,200 for the Hancock-Clarke House. Listed on the National Register of historic places, these buildings constitute the three tangible remnants of the events of the Battle of Lexington. David Kanter, Appropriations Committee, asked if this project is CPA funded, would the Fire Chief still look for Town funds in his budget for the Town owned property, Buckman Tavern. The Committee said they were sure that this project would not be double funded. Buckman Tavern Boiler Susan Bennett is requesting $10,685 to replace the boiler at Buckman Tavern, and replace the underground oil tank with one to be installed in the basement. The current boiler is over 30 years old and is not efficient. An energy audit performed pro bono by local experts last year recommended boiler replacement. Many of the other recommendations were done by using volunteer labor or Society funding. Arlex Oil Corporation is contributing $2050 toward the total cost of the project, which is $12,735. David Kanter asked whether there is any evidence of the leakage in the underground oil tank. Susan Bennett is not aware of any problems. The Committee reminded everyone present that there have been several meetings to discuss each project and the applicants have been asked extensive questions. Comprehensive Cultural Resource Survey David Kelland described the project. The Lexington Historical Society would like to hire a consultant to correct, update, and expand the nine-volume Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey of Lexington, then summarize the findings and incorporate them into a published history of Lexington’s historic properties and neighborhoods. The first phase of the project, identification of the rest of the houses that belong in the inventory, would cost $20,000, which David Kelland said in a way is already paid for by the Jefferson Union settlement. The second phase, field research and documentation, would cost $50,000, and the third phase, compilation of a smaller book, $20,000. Dawn McKenna, Precinct 6, thinks the money would be better spent by putting the existing nine volumes on the web. She also thinks this project would be better received if the home owners are notified before being included on a list with serious consequences such as demolition by laws. Shirley Stolz, Capital Expenditures Committee, suggests working with the Community Development Office, which is looking for a way to incorporate historical information into their database. The Committee explained that the book would have to conform to Mass. Historical Commission standards requiring it to be in paper form at first. Window Replacements at Greeley Village