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and certainly a gate across the entrance would be most definitely a detraction from the Common. I might add that I do not stand alone in objecting to this. There are three members of the church who said that if they lived where I do they would feel like I do. Locke: Anyone else? (Two letters were handed to the Board expressing opposition to the proposed parking lot, which the Chairman read to the assembly.) Helen Ryan: I regret the stand that I must take. It is also shared by oWo— ther churches nearby. Harrington Rd. has been made one way on Sunday, and to make an entrance from Harrington Lane does not seem to me to be for the welfare of the public. The parking for the churches on Sunday morning is extremely heavy. There have been 11 reported accidents at this corner in 1954. I also object to the proximity of the parking of cars at the rear of my property which we are trying so hard to preserve. Finally, in opening up this wea for parking it will be used by others and develop into a public parking lot. I am firmly opposed to this petition. Mrs.Michael Morrison: I would like to register my opposition to the pro- posed esta is ment of a parking lot on the premises of 3 Harrington Rd. The parking lot, which would necessitate one, possibly two, entrances or exits on Bedford St. would constitute an additional traffic hazard, and with a young family growing up, I now view the traffic situation on Bed- ford St. with alarm, and to aggravate a bad situation merely to conven- ience a few people seems irresponsible in view of the overall welfare of the town. It would devalue property in the area, and would also be very unattractive viewed from the Battle Green. The present lovely vista of trees,lawn and meadows adds to the beauty of our historical shrine and any step which would spoil that should be viewed with considerable cau- tion. The statement has been made that this lot would only be used on Sunday for two hours. I think that with all the functions going on at the church and the financial investment made to establish this lot, if this request were granted, this plan would soon be amended to the point where all persons using the church would be extended parking privileges also. It would provide further incentive for other societies to broach similar proposals. It is hoped that the Board will consider these objections seriously. (A telegram was received by the Board in favor of granting the application - and was read to the assembly by the Chairman) Locke; Anyone else in opposition? Frank H. Tobin: I am opposed. C Helen Ryan: I am opposed. I would like to say further that I think that t ei`decision of the Board of Appeals should most naturally reflect pre- vious decisions that the Town has made in regard to changing the various zoning areas in the Town. A year ago at a Town Meeting a very consider- ' able vote was recorded, and the Town Meeting recorded itself as being overwhelmingly in opposition to any further encroachment to the Battle