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BOARD OF APPEALS ' June 18, 1981 8 P.M. The Board of Appeals held a meeting in the Selectmen's Meeting Room. Present: Ruth Morey, Chairman Irving H. Mabee Natalie H. Riffin Thomas G. Taylor Eric T. Clarke, Associate The Chairman called a meeting for the purpose of making a decision with respect to the request of Mystic Valley Mental Health Center Association, Inc. 186 Bedford St, to amend the special permit granted 10/15/68 so as to allow a change in operating hours. The 1968 special permit granted by the Board of Appeals stated that nobody would occupy the building at night and hours would be 9:00 a.m, to 5 p.m. These are conditions of the permit and are valid unless changed by the Board of Appeals. The hearing on this request for changes in the valid special permit was held on Thursday, May 14, 1981. Conflicting evidence was submitted. Neighbord had much to say with regard to this request. The Board of Appeals, unable to come to a reasonable solution, voted unanimously to re -open the hearing on Thursday, June ' 18, 8 P.M. The Board of Selectmen, Building Commissioner, Planning Board, Health Depart- ment, Engineering Department, Conservation Commission, Town Manager and Fire Chief were notified, in addition to abutters and abutters of abutters, etc. The Chairman opened the meeting, read the legal notice and a summary report of the May 14th meeting (see decision filed). All new evidence was heard. Several spokesmen for and against stated their feelings. The Board made its findings and issued a decision. A special permit with conditions was granted. Decision: The special permit was amended to extend the operating hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5 days a week to 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., 5 days a week. Four conditions were added. The special permit amendment will expire one year from the day it is filed with the Town Clerk. Expiration Date is 6/24/82. The meeting adjourned at 10 p.m Respectfully submitted, Evelyn F. Cole Administrative Clerk BOARD OF APPEALS