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-.- 4 - Bd. Assessors The Manager reported to the Board that the Board of Assessors are to Tax Rate meet tomorrow night and -may be able to complete their work and have a recom- mendation for the new tax rate based on legislative changes in the laws related to classification of property according to use. The subject of the required public hearing by the Board was discussed and it was agreed that pending the outcome of the Tuesday meeting of the Board of Assessors, it would be held either October 4 at the Selectmen's Meeting or as soon as possible after the Assessors meeting. The Lexington Minuteman is to pub - licize this information. Hazardous The Manager reported to the Board that he had received the Hazardous Waste Waste Contract draft of the League of Women Voters' Program and had forwarded Program t Town Council for review. LWV He suggested that no charge be made for the initial pick. --up. Mr. Politi asked the Manager to look into the possibility of determining what the cost to the Town will be according to the rate structure of the contract and post this information suggesting donations to help defray the cost to the Town would be appreciated. The Manager agreed to look into the matter. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to make no charge for the initial pick -up for the League of Women Voters' Hazardous Waste Program. Water Flush- The Manager reported that as a result of the water flushing program by ing Program the DPW, some complaints had been received from citizens regarding vibrating pipes and damage to their pipes. He is investigating the matter and is accept- ing claims where appropriate. Police Dept. The Manager reported on two Police Department matters. Lt. Kilmartin Lt. Kil- has graduated from the F.B.I. Academy as a part of the training program for martin the Department. Chief Furdon has been selected for a special program at Chief Fur- the F.B.I. Academy in 1982 for Chiefs of medium sized communities. The don cost of the program is borne by the F.B.I. while the Town bears the cost of the employee's salary. He stated that it was a very competitive program and the excellence of the Lexington Police Department recognized by the continued selection of Lexington officers. CATV Mr. Crain and Mr. Busa reported to the Board that they have been re- ceiving many complaints from citizens relative to the installation of cable, lack of information from the salesmen regarding rates and lack of commit - ment on the part of the Adams -- Russell Company to keep appointments. It was agreed to invite officials of the Adams - Russell Company to the next meeting along with members of the CATV Committee to discuss the problems. Bikepath Mr. C.rain reported to the Board that the Bikeway Committee had met in Hearing Estabrook Hall to conduct a public hearing on the 29th and had to move up to Cary Hall because of the number of interested citizens attending. He stated that 58 people had the opportunity to speak and his sense of the out- come would be that it was about an even split as to those wishing to have and those not wanting to have the bikepath. The Committee will be meeting tomorrow at 8:00 P.M. to continue the conduct of its business.