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March 11, 2019 Page 2 of 9  The Selectmen are scheduled to tour the EL Harvey waste hauling facility in Westborough at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.  Ms. Barry relayed a request from Mr. Michelson, Chair of the Center Committee, asking if it is possible to remove snowbanks from the curbs in the downtown area. Dave Pinsonnault, DPW Director, said he would assess the situation after the warm weather anticipated later this week. Mr. Lucente:  Two Tourism Committee items of interest are: the opportunity to apply for Massachusetts Cultural District status and the review of the Battle Green interpretive signs which will come before the Board at a future meeting. Mr. Sandeen:  On March 16, 2019, Mr. Sandeen and Mr. Pato will attend the State-wide climate leadership summit, sponsored by the Sierra Club. Town Manager Report  The sample Wallis Court curb cut will be installed later this week. An email address has been created to gather feedback about the materials and installation: centerstreetscape@lexingtonma.gov The DPW Engineering will collect and analyze the comments.  The first hazardous waste collection date at the facility on Hartwell Avenue is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2019, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.  The curbside textile collection program will begin in May. The DPW and Public Information Officer are collaborating to get the word out.  Construction has begun on the administrative building at the Hartwell Avenue composting site.  Eversource and the Engineering Department of the DPW have determined that underground utility work will begin immediately after Patriots’ Day 2019. There may be some need for nighttime work. More details about the project will be forthcoming. Once information is available, it will be provided to the businesses in the Center. Requests for New Streetlights: Winthrop Road and Glen Road South Mr. Pinsonnault provided maps and description of the areas in question on Winthrop Road and Glen Road South saying that the additional light installations will improve nighttime visibility. The lights will all be LED technology and attached to existing poles. The cost of purchasing and installing the four lights can be absorbed by the DPW Operating budget. Mr. Lucente questioned whether the LED lights are bright white or warmer tones.