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Page 2 4.17.73 cussed. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: ' The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", by John J. Sullivan, submitted on April 13, 1973, by Francis W. K. Smith, showing Lots "0 and P" at Reed and Bedford streets, requires n6 approval under the Subdivision Control Law. The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board. Announcement of the Mass. Federation of Planning Boards conference to be MFPB CONFERENCE held on May 11 and 12 in Newton and program were noted. It was agreed to 5/11 & 12/73 request of the Town Manager that the registration fees for the planning director and planning intern for the 5/12 seminar be paid from the in-state travel account. Dr. Clarke and Mrs. Brown also plan to attend on May 12. Preliminary plans for Willow Ridge subdivision were reviewed by the WILLOW RIDGE Board. Connection of the proposed subdivsiion cul-de-sac to a private SUBDIVISION way (Wellington La.) and alternative aecess design from Goffe Rd. were discussed. Town Counsel will be consulted as to approval of a subdivision with respect to inadequate connecting streets. A letter from the Town Engr., dated 4/11/73, containing recommended revisions of certain aspects of the plan was read in part. Discussion is to be continued, with Mr. John Tuttle, developer, at the April 23rd meeting of the Board. A draft by Mr. Briggs of Planning Board request to the Town Counsel for further investigation of details of the proposed Battleview subdivision was I reviewed and, following revision, the letter was approved. BATTLEVIEW SUBDIVISION Letter from Town Counsel, dated April 11, 1973, with opinion as to status AARON,JEAN, and buildability of lots at Aaron Rd. was reviewed. Copy of this letter, MORGAN RDS. with a cover letter to be prepared by Mrs. Brown, will be sent to Mr. & Mrs. Grammont, owners of Lots 9 and 8B on Aaron Rd. Copies of the Building Inspector's letter of March 23, 1973, on the subject will also be included. Mr. Graham reported on progress of Bicentennial planning and suggested that Planning Board staff be commissioned to inventory Town resources with BICENTENNIAL respect to 1975-76 needs and develop contacts with those involved in State Bicentennial planning so as to be informed of meetings and any available Federal or State planning assistance to Lexington. A memorandum from Mr. Briggs, dated April 12, 1973, explaining source of TEMPORARY funds for salary of a temporary typist was reviewed and it was voted to a OFFICE STAFF authorize hiring of a typist as recommended by the planning director and approved by the Town Manager. A letter to the Planning Board from Spaulding & Slye, proponents of DRUMMER BOY "Drummer Boy Green" condominium development, dated April 13, 1973, announ-SPAULDING&SLYE cing thiir decision to sell the#r Lexington interests and expressing thanks for Planning Board cooperation, was noted. Board of Appeals notices of hearings to be held on April 24, 1973, were B/A HEARINGS noted and Mrs. Brown's memo concerning the Manickas petition (addition to APRIL 24,1973 building) and Bottos (pizza house) petition was reviewed. Parking and MANICKAS&BOTTOS traffic problems which would result from granting of these petitions were