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._ 3 - Sel Meeting January 1, 1982 David G. Williams, Chairman of the Conservation Commission submitted a report indicating that the Commission strongly recommended that more attention be paid to potential, impact on the Hobbs Brook watershed He stated that the Commission would not support any proposal that would di- minish the value of this resource. Auer discussion the Board agreed to the acceptance of the concept as revised, and submission to the State for approval: Mrs. Miley plan, o nova ..the concept p lan and submission to the State for approval* moved � 'pp p on for She indicated that her approval is contingent upon so pede.trians and bicyclists to cross Bedford S treet.,including an underpass. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the con - cept plan for Bedford Street Hartwell Avenue and submission to the S tate DPW for approval. The Chairman thanked fir,. , Hanlon and Mr Cooly o Boston Survey Con- sultants for the work and patience extended in compiling the final con- cept plan. He also expressed appreciation to the five people involved in the discussion to try and resolve some citizen concerns. The Town Manager and representatives of various agencies reviewed Budget budget' requests for FY '83. Discussions Mystic valley dental Health budget request of $24, was " funded by the Manager and a $10, funding for " of ehouse" was recom- mended by the Human Services Committee. Dr. Lund, representing the Mystic pow Valley dental Health Clinic addressed the Board and explained that during the year " of ehouse" had provided 76 days of. service to Lexington youth, He also explained that " a.fehouse" is in line for matching funds by the Mate Department of Social Services; thus a $10, town a llocation will be increased to $37,500 in Mate funds. Mr. Foliti requested further information relative to the number of residents served by the " a.f ehou e" program and the nature of the prob- lems treated Dr, Lund is to report to the Board with documentation of services to Lexington residents in support of funding requests. Mr. Joseph Rooney, Chairman of the Council on Aging, addressed the Board relative to the Council's request o .$47, He explained that in January the program of congregate meals was started and has been in- creased to two days in October with approximately 30 in attendance. The Minuteman Dome Corporation is now going to pick up the expense for these weals and are recommending increasing it to three days. Under the new structure, the participants will pay 7 per day and, if unable to pay, will not be charged. The High School is now offering 10 courses, to Senior Citizens. Mr. Rooney explained that the Town donates $2500 too the Minuteman Home Care Corp. and in return provides approximately 41,000 per year. Mr Rooney requeste $300 for mileage for the outreach worker and explained that she makes approximately 23 calls per day. Mrs. Marion Fitzpatrick,-C of the Elder Chorus, which was started in 1977 with a grant from Elder Affairs who requested funding - $1200 for the pianist and director which had been deleted from the budget by the Manager.