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Mr. Smith said "no". It cost $300.00 for one and no one wanted to pay it. They did test urine and stomach contents. Dr. Erdos asked if it could be related to paravirus. Mr. Smith said, "no". He said if it was accidental there would be dead birds and other dead animals. Dr. Erdos asked if the dogs run free in that area. Dr. Cosgrove said, "yes they do". Mr. Smith explained that endosulphin is a chemical (pesticide) used for fruit trees. The only place sells it around here is Agway in Waltham. The S.P.C.A. checked it out and only two people bought it last year and neither one of them come from Lexington. Someone asked if it had any connection to horses. Mr. Smith said he had checked out Chiesa's farm but there was nothing around there. He also told the Board he has been in touch with Tufts and he may get some free autopsies. Mr. Smith said he went to a meeting at Concord the other night with Sandy at E.R.T. The State wants a hazard waste coordinator and the Selectmen appointed the new Director of Public Works. Dr. Cosgrove asked how many companies produce anything that is hazardous waste? Mr. Smith said he really doesn't know. He said the Fire Department would have that information. Mr. Smith asked if they want some one from the Fire Dept. to come in. He said they have a chemical advisory team. Mr. Smith is going to some of their meetings. They have people from Kennicott Copper and Raytheon as representatives on this team. Dr. Erdos said there is a role for the Board of Health in these emergencies. Mr. Lambie said the police should be aware of the steps in this hazardous waste booklet. He wants police and fire departments to get copies of the booklet. Police should he aware of trucks going through or dumping and make arrests. Mr. Smith asked if the Board wanted to sit down with the fire and police about this. Mr. Lambie said how about the Town Manager? 1 1 1