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56O October 13, 1987 Mr. Smith's Dr. Roemer turned over the meeting to Mr. Smith for his report. He indica- Report ted he had been spending more time with Barbara O'Donnell, the new sanitarian. They were getting inspections done and have good results. The restaurants have 90/days to put in handsinks. They technically could request a variance. AIDS On October 8, we had the Flu Clinic in Cary Hall and over 600 people were vaccinated. Flu Vaccine has also been issued to the Nursing Homes. There was an oil spill on Route 128 near the golf course which spilled about 50 gallons of deisel fuel. Mr. Smith also said, there was another company interested in the Ledgemont Building for working on rDNA. Hazardous Waste Day has been set for October 24 and people are not too happy about paying the $5.00 fee. Hazardous Waste Day works well for Lexington but not for some other towns. There was a hazardous waste session in Gardner, MA for a fee of $25.00 per person. They had a large crowd. Also, on Hazardous Waste, the Town could be in line to receive 35% from the State. The State and Emerson Hospital had a mailing on "AIDS" and a brochure was sent to every household in Lexington. Mr. Smith said, the Selectmen are looking for some suggestions on Aids. Dr. Goldmann suggested a lecture at Cary Hall. He could perhaps get his associate at Children's Hospital to give the lecture. Another idea was the use of Cable and suggestion was made that Dr. Roemer contact the cable network to find out what would be involved. Dr. Goldmann would like Universal Life Skills and "Aids" on next month's Agenda. The Board was in agreement. Smoking The smoking issue was brought up by Mr. Smith stating, we should go to the Issues Town Manager and work places to get general support to prohibit smoking. Generally each employer may designate an area where employees may smoke. Dr. Roemer will speak to Jack Eddison, Selectmen Chairman to get his opinion. Mr. Smith said, once the regulation is put together, it will have to be approved by the Town Manager. We should inform him about it in December as we should have it ready for January. Before retiring, the Board made a decision to discuss the smoking issue again The regular meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. after a decision was made to have the next Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Smith reminded everyone that pictures would be taken at that time. 1 1 1