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regarding transportation of students for on -the -job training their operations.. Mr. Crafts noted related areas of training which would be the result o.f the proposed project, such as carpentry, electrical work and other skills which would be called for and be of benefit throughout the school and would involve up to 50% of the student population. In response to the point brought up by Mrs. Battin concerning service and handling of alcohol on the school premises, at a proposed cocktail lounge, not allowed in Lexington, Dr. Fitzgerald said that the use of the Lexington site was chosen because of its appropriateness, not because liquor licenses for are available in the Town. He noted that by State stature, service of liquor is allowed in schools, but as a matter of policy students have not been allowd to cater affairs where alcohol is served. Mrs. Battin asked for clarification on this issue and Town Counsel will investigate. Mr. McLaughlin asked how many students are currently employed at the Sheraton /Lexington Inn. Mr. Crafts replied that at present an average of 5 are employed, and that at the time of the last year's fire at the Inn, all meals for functions were catered by the School. Regarding Mr. McLaughlin 's question about declining school popula- tion, Dr. Fitzgerald said that this year, for the first time, there had been a decline of 1.7%. He felt that attractive.and exciting proposals, such as the hotel /conference center, would draw students and that the school would be able to maintain its present level of enrollment. Mr. Politi emphasized that need for coordination of the planning process at all stages with the Planning Board, Board of Selectmen and other Town agencies and urged School representatives to return for further dis- -- cussions as the process continues. Overview The Capital Expenditures Committee, Appropriations Committee and FY'85 School Committee were represented for presentation of the Town Manager's Budget overview of Fiscal Year '85 Budget recommendations. Mr. Hutchinson, in his introduction, stated that the proposed budget is in compliance with the statutory guidelines of Pro. 2 1/2 and maintains essential services within the community. The decoument is predicated on a strong economy and accomplishing projects during the coming fiscal period that may not be economically possible in subsequent years. He pointed out that the budget does assume a number of alternative options for consideration of the Board, but noted his strong recommendations in favor of a sewer use charge averaging $50/per household, per year to meet anticipated increases in the MDC sewer assessment. He saw no need to. increase water rates although increased MDC assessments are expected in that area also. He noted that, with the slight increase in the tax rate, combined with the sewer user fee, the first year impact on homehowners with an assessment of $100,000, would be $100.00. He recommended deferral or deletion of a number of proposed programs and noted that he made no provision for new land purchases by the Conservation Commission. Consistent with the goals of the Selectmen, provision for maintenance 4W