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1 1 Minutes, April 10, 1985 page 2 affordable and rental housing. She thought the quality of the architecture deserved a favorable comment; she is in favor. Mr. Cripps abstained from the poll. He reported that there had been claims that he had a conflict of interest because some time ago he had some small incidental business dealings with Kelley. He had provided all the information on the situa- tion to the Town Counsel who reviewed it and also checked with the State Ethics Commission. Town Counsel had advised him there was no conflict of interest under Massachusetts law and that he had every right to vote on the matter. Mr. Cripps stated to avoid even an appearance of a conflict, he would refrain from voting on the Planning Board's recommendation. Mrs. Flemings made the point that the Planning Board was not making a determina- tion of compliance with the Wetland Protection Act. That is the responsibility of the Conservation Commission. While the Planning Board consults with the Conservation Commission and has the benefit of their advise, the Planning Board cannot make a wetlands determination. The Conservation Commission has a record of thoroughness and protection of the interests of residents and of the Town and she was confident the wetland issues would be addressed thoroughly. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. r/ Judith J. Ukfrig, Clerk