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Page 2 of 7  New conduit and poles have been installed for the Center recreation lighting project. The track and field project is out for bid; the project will start on or around June 1, 2019.  A change has been made to the Town website to make it easier to find information about Town government volunteer opportunities. A pdf application form can now be filled out online and all Town committee/board vacancies are listed.  Due to high winds, there are currently 498 Lexington households without power due to high winds.  An Open Meeting Law complaint has been filed with the Town which will be discussed at the Selectmen’s meeting on March 5, 2019. Ms. Barry stated she would be recused from this discussion as it involves the Police Department, where her husband is employed.  A Doodle poll will be created to find a date in April 2019 for QPR Mental Health training for the Board and School Committee. Discovery Day Street Fair 2019 Eric Michelson, President Lexington Retailers Association (LRA), asked the Board to approve th the 40annual Discovery Day Street Fair to be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 (rain date June 1) with street closures from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the following areas: Massachusetts Avenue, from Waltham Street to Meriam Street - both sides—and Depot Square; and Muzzey Street, from Massachusetts Avenue to the first private driveway. The Fair would take place from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Permission was requested to park a flatbed trailer in Lexington Center on Massachusetts Avenue in two metered parking spaces in front of Depot Square starting on Friday, May 17, 2019 and ending at the conclusion of Discovery Day. A banner publicizing Discovery Day would be hung on the trailer. Mr. Michelson also asked to hang a banner across Mass Ave, in the same location as the “Vote” banner; and to provide Free parking at the Central Business District parking meters, and not to charge for parking in the Depot Lot on Discovery Day. The LRA would cover the meters with a bag approved by the Parking Management group publicizing the free parking and the event. Four regular parking spaces would be converted to handicapped spaces. A letter of request dated February 5, 2019 has been submitted from the LRA, with a copy given to the Town Managers Office, for use of Emery Park for a concert and for three temporary signs. Mr. Michelson said a request for approval for a "Beer Garden" will be addressed at a later time. Ms. Hai approved of moving the event back to Massachusetts Avenue, where it had been before. She said she would need more information about the Beer Garden, such as if the Police are comfortable with the idea. She also how much parking revenue would be lost by providing free parking and how much police details and DPW staff would cost. Mr. Michelson reported that the LRA pays for police details. DPW will provide trash cans and trash disposal. Enhanced detours signs would be erected. The LRA also provides a sound system and port-a-potties. Mr. Michelson said the loss of parking revenue has not been calculated but free parking has been allowed in the past.