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2 - 2 - Mr. Taylor urged that the Selectmen attendthe Massport Public Hearing on the proposal to be held in Cary Hall on July 10 and that there be Town representation at the MEPA meeting in Lincoln on July 12. He suggested that a subcommittee be formed as soon as possible to review and make recommendations on the Continental proposal by July 30, deadline for public comment. This subcommittee would also be charged with recommending a position on the F.A.A. 150 Study. Mr. Taylor was thanked by the Selectmen for his excellent report and the first rate job he was doing for Lexington and the entire area. Mrs. Elauminzer, Acting chairman of the Planning Board, referred to the Planning Board's draft letter to the Secretary of Environmental Affairs regarding the continental Express Environmental Notification Form, recommending that the proposal, as presented, be turned down on the bais that it violates the H.F. Master Plan and would impose safety hazards and increased ground traffic on the area. Mr. Domnitz stressed that the Continental proposal should not be looked upon in isolation, but rather as an implication that the character of Hanscom could be changed by expansion of heavy commercial usage. He requested that the Selectmen also sign the Planning Board's letter to Secretary of Environmental Affairs, and be prepared to look at options if the ENF is approved. Mr. Marshall felt that the letter to Sec. deVillars should be broader and that the issues of increased ground traffic, water quality and noiseshould also be stressed. He questioned the financial stability of Continental, noting its affiliation with Eastern Airlines, which is in deep financial trouble. 'fir. Marshall saw the possibility that because of fiscal constraints, Continental's Logan operation could be closed down with a move to Hanscom for all its service. Mr. Marshall saw the need. for development of both short - and long -term policy positions. Richard Marchi, of Massport, assured the Selectmen that the Master Plan would prohibit a move of Continental's complete operation to Hanscom. He claimed that the number of seats allowed on an aircraft under the original Master Plan had been increased by amendment in 1980. Mr. McSweeney was strongly in favor of expressing Lexington's concerns to Sec. deVillars and suggested that the Planning Director and Town Manager prepare a letter incorporating the reasons for opposition as listed by Mr. Marshall and Mr. Domnitz. It was agreed that the letter stating the Selectmen and Planning Board's position should be drafted in time for approval by the Planning Board on July 11, and submission at the MEPA meeting on July 12. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to seek from MEPA and the Secretary of Environmental Affairs a full environmental study not only in terms of continental Express and its proposed passenger seating capacity but in the larger context of ground transportation, water quality, noise and impact on the airport. Charles vihon, who had written a letter to Secretary deVillars in criticism and opposition to the ENF, and Kay Tiffany, Reed Street resident, spoke of the need for a more in -depth exploration of all aspects of the impact of Contin mtal Express' proposed operation.