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Status of MWRA Sewer relining: Stew gave an update on the sewer pipe relining project being managed by the MWRA. Work began about three weeks ago and seems to be progressing smoothly so far. The contractor hopes to finish with all but landscaping by the end of fall. The landscaping should be completed early next spring. During the relining there may be two different days when the Bikeway will be closed all day to traffic and detours set up, but otherwise will be kept open except for very brief periods. The contractor understands the importance of keeping the path open. Sidewalk Committee Liaison report: Jerry reported that the barricaded bridge (because it’s damaged and unsafe) leading from the Clarke School building to the playing fields is a priority of the Sidewalk Committee to get repaired and reopened. He showed photos of the bridge conditions. Mike agreed the repair would be within our capabilities to carry out, with volunteer help. The organizing, coordinating with the school administration, and fund-raising would first need to be carried out by interested Clarke School folks. Abe, who has a daughter at Clarke, agreed to contact Lisa Baci and Sue Ellen Briggs and get a group organized to spearhead this. Hank will talk to Bill Hartigan, facilities manager for the schools, letting him know of our interest in this. Hank asked if this would be a suitable Eagle Scout project. Review with DPW of Bikeway Problems: Stew has been unable to set up a ride of the Bikeway with DPW (Dave Pinsonneault), but will do so soon to come up with a punch list of problems needing DPW attention. Mike, Marita, John, Rich, Abe and Stew all expressed interest in participating, depending on availability. Letter of Support for Paving of the Bedford extension: A draft letter from the BAC to the Bedford Friends of the Bikeway offering our support for asphalt paving of the proposed extension of the Minuteman in Bedford along the “Reformatory Branch” of the B&M line right-of-way was approved by unanimous vote. Stew had been asked by Bob Sawyer and others in Bedford to give our support to paving. Apparently the town is asking for public comment on whether to pave or not. Record of Friends of the Bikeway votes and discussions. Treasurer’s Report : Rich reported the treasury contains $2209 and that there is still confusion on the Town staff about where these funds are. Bollard caps and STOP painting: Marita has been unable to reach Dave P. to get a status report on the caps. She will do so for the next meeting. The STOP painting at intersections has been done, very nicely it was agreed. A vote was taken that approved reimbursing the DPW for the purchase price, although the exact price isn’t known yet. Newsletter: No article write-ups have been sent to Harvey yet. As he will be out of town much of the time until the end of November, it was agreed that write-ups should be in to him by then. Friends of the Bikeway Name Change: Abe suggested we consider renaming the Friends committee. The name should reflect the broader interests of the group than just the Minuteman Bikeway, including other bike paths and bike routes throughout town, bicycling safety, alternative transportation, etc. Some suggestions offered were “Biking in Lexington” and “Lexington Friends of the Bikeways”. No