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responded that the cost helps to maintain the values of the Community. The CPC voted in a straw poll 1 yes, 4 no, 4 wait. 2) Battle Green Master Plan- Phase 3--Mr. Pinsonneault requested $570,438 in CPA funds for the 3rd phase of the Battle Green Master Plan. The Battle Green Master Plan was presented before the Board of Selectmen in March of 2010. The Master Plan implementation is broken out into 3 phases. Phases 1 and 2 have been appropriated at past Town Meetings. Phase 3 will address site amenities, accessibility, and historical landscaping. Mr. Pinsonneault stated that the Town is going to work with the Garden Club to rework the layout of the shrubs located in the Battle Green. The Hayes fountain located near the Minuteman statue will be restored back to working order. The accessibility of the Battle Green is also going to be addressed in Phase 3 of the plan. Mr. Pinsonneault stated that the Belfry will never fully be able to comply with ADA standards but the Department of Public Works (DPW) plans on bringing it as close to compliance as possible with explanatory signage at the base of Belfry Hill. Mr. Pinsonneault explained that the reason why the Master Plan is taking so long to complete is because the original architect that was hired to complete the work has since moved to Maine. Other factors that contribute to the delay in construction are the renovation of the new Visitors Center located on the Battle Green and the improvements to the Center Streetscape design. Both the Visitor Center Renovation and the Center Streetscape are expected to be complete in advance of the 2501h Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Ms. Fenollosa asked if all of the monuments located on the Battle Green are fully restored. Mr. Pinsonneault stated that the majority of monuments are restored with the exception of the granite obelisk. The lettering on the obelisk still needs to be restored. The CPC questioned the DPW's priorities since they have appeared before the Committee numerous times regarding the Battle Green Master Plan. Mr. Pinsonnault stated that this is the last request for the Battle Green Master Plan. Ms. Fenollosa asked if this project could wait another year. Mr. Pinsonnault explained that this project is time sensitive, since the goal is to have the Battle Green, Center Streetscape, and the Visitors Center complete by 2025 for the 2501h anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. A delay in the Battle Green Master Plan may delay the renovation of the Visitors Center. Mr. Pressman asked if parking and traffic work would be a part of this proposal. Mr. Pinsonneault responded that traffic and parking work are not a part of the proposal. Mr. Hornig asked if the project includes all-weather pathways around the Green and Mr. Horton asked if the path from Mass. Ave. to the Belfry would be renovated. Mr. Pinsonneault stated that the pathways will be updated to all-weather and the path to the Belfry will be renovated but not made accessible due to the reasons stated earlier. 3