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r� 4 Mr... Lambie , in agreement, noted that the Health Board had . already made a preliminary start to decide on strategy and are now exploring var ious options* He noted need, in' light of apprehensions which have been expressed, ssed t o develop a structured approach for dealing with the P � P PP g RDNA issue. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the f ormation 'of a Recombinant DNA Study Committee to the Board of Health, with . the Committee structure as previously suggested, with recommendations to take 'advantage of qualifying applications received.. Fire Dept . The Board resumed discussion of budget request -of the Fire Department, Art. 51 under Article 51., f or� replacement of Fire register equipment. The Chief explained the function of Registers upon activation of street boxes , and alarm systems. in many commercial and public buildings and nursing homes.. He noted that the currently used receiving system is over 30 years old and .difficult to repair. He outlined benef -its. of the new solid state equipment requested and asked the Board's support for the $18,000 replacement. Discussion continued on the unresolved issue of_ removal of "street boxes" in the Town, relative to the need for new receiving equipment. Mr. Hutchinson noted that his recommendations to remove the boxes remain unchanged , ' but that the Chief ' has somewhat modified his view and recommends removal by attrition. He suggested that as a new Board, the issue should be looked at. Chief Bergeron gave a rundown on the use of street boxes and the high ratio of false alarms originating f rom them for the years 1981, 1982. and 1983. It was agreed that decision on the removal issue would be deferred until after Town Meeting. The staff will prepare a report on the "use WSW I of street boxes to include financial implications and safety issues with respect to false alarms. In response t.o . Mr . Sacco, Chief Bergeron stated that there were possible f uture ' budget requests relative to the new alarm register but that this year's expense would be a major one. Fire Dept. Chief Bergeron presented his proposal, under Ar tic le 5. for acceptance Art . 5 of Chapter 148, Section 26 G of the General Laws, which would require in- stallation of automatic sprinklers in new and additions to ex- isting buildings of more than 7,500 square ft. in f l.00r area. Residential properties, telephone central office equipment and one -story buildings would be excluded from the requirement. The Chief outlined the effectiveness of reducing the likelihood of serious fires, and pointed out that reduced insurance premiums would result in a short pay -back per iod of the initial investment. He strongly advocated the Town's adoption of the legislation. Fire Buffs' Chief Bergeron requested parking at the Battle Green on July 12 , from Conv. - approximately 10 a. to 12 noon, of Fire equipment to be displayed and Battle Green photographed on the occasion of the .International Fire Buffs' Conference. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of Fire Chief Bergeron for use of the Battle Green in connection with activities of the International Fire Buffs' Convention .