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�m He supports implementation of the plan for pick -up and said that DEQE con- siders the project a potential model for other communities. Mr. Politi question the expenditure of Town funds for this purpose. He was not convinced this service should be free to residents. He felt that because of the interest shown by citizens who had called Mr. Smith, they would be willing to pay the nominal costs involved He also raised question about the Town's liability in this procedure. He was informed that Recycling Industries would indemnify the Town for its residents, as generators, from any damages associates with the improper dis- posal of this waste. Mrs, Frick reported on a 2-year study of hazardous waste disposal by MAPC and considers the L .W.V, proposal to be an innovative one. On behalf of the Conservation Commission and on the basis of protection of wetlands and natural resources, she asked the Selectmen's support for the project. She complemented the League on public education regarding the damage done be indiscriminate disposal of hazardous household wastes. Regarding the charging of fees, Mrs Clark said that the L.W.V. felt that a no- charge collection on a 1 -time basis would provide impetus to citizens and felt that the Town should be providing this service as part of its trash col- lection program. It was agreed that Recycling will prepare and submit a contract for Town Counsel review. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: To accept the proposal of Recycling Industries, Inc. for one -time pick- up of hazardous wastes, subject to review and approval of the proposed contract by Town Counsel, The Town Manager will prepare recommendations on the question of institu- tion of a fee schedule for larger amounts and other technical issues raised for further consideration of the Board at its meeting on September 276 Mrs. Clark was thanked by the Chairman and she retired from the meeting. Lexington Mrs. Francesca Anderson, Coordinator of the Lexington Arts Festival, met Arts with the Board to discuss the Art's Council's plans for its first Arts Festival Festival on Saturday, October 9, with events at eight locations in Lexington Center. The one -day festival will include artists exhib i t iOnl and demonstrations, musical events in churches and Cary Hall as well as outside, performance by the Lexington Theatre Group, activities for children in Cary Library, and a Bicenteftnial Band concert on the Green. It was explained to Mrs. Anderson that, because an entrance fee will be charged, the Council will be charged for custodial services and energy costs in Cary Hall, as required under the Cary Will. She will confer with the Town Manager as to the amount of the charges* Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: To grant permission for use of Cary Hall and Es tab rook Hall in Cary Memor- ial Building on October 9, 19 for activities related to the Lexington mod Arts Festival, subject to the Council's willingness to pay certain charges.