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1 0 - the MBTA plans to do a study with regard to the Right of Way, Mr. Eddison suggested that the Board of Selectmen let the MBTA know they are interested in the outcome of the study to be put together. Mr. Eddison f eft it made sense to wait until the study is received and once it is reviewed, if it is appropriate, to hold a hearing to obtain the views of the Townpeople. Mrs. Battin agreed that it made sense to wait for the report before any further discussion of a formal nature took place. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to wait for more information from the MBTA with regard to dealing with the Minuteman Bike- way. The Chairman brought up the appointment of a second Selectman to the Bikeway Minuteman Bikeway Committee. Mr. Eddison felt the Board should wait until Committee the status of the Bikeway Committee can be determined. In the interim, it was decided to send pertinent 'inf ormation to Mr. Eddison as well as Mr. Sacco. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the follow- Arts ing to the Arts Council f or a term to expire 9/30/84: Council App oint - Richard B. Wolk 5 Jeff rey Terrace ment s Judith S. Grossman 4 Jeffrey Terrace Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer Petition of Traf f is Green Lane residents -- speeding cars, and the request of Grace Chapel - No Safety Parking (Mass. Ave. /Worthen Road) to the Traf fic Saf ety Committee. Committee Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a one- One-Day day liquor license to W. R, Grace & Co. (RAEDACC) for August 9, 1984 f or an Liquor annual cook --out for their employees. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign contract C,ont.ract #84 -6 -E in . the amount of $9,800 to Country Shore Painting Corp., 7 Bradley #84 -6 -E Avenue, Peabody for exterior painting of Monroe School and the Lexington Fire Station. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award and sign the Contract contract for water main construction at Farmcrest & Westminster Avenue to #85 Great Northern Constructors, Medford, Mass. in the amount of $68,905.00, subject to Town Counsel approval. A oint Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to designate Susan. pp P. Adler acting Town Manager for the period from August 11 through August 19, Acting Town Mgr. � in the absence of the Town Manager, Jack Eddison commented on the fine job Susan had done as Acting Town Manager during the Managers last absence. Mr. Hutchinson briefly reported on the work of the Data Processing Data Committee. He stated that the committee was very helpful and will be staying Process- on as. the Town installs the Datanational System. ing Comm. Also as information items, Mr. Hutchinson discussed the fact that he had been approached by Adams Russell with regard to televising a show that Adams- relates to Lexington issues. Mr. McLaughlin agreed that enough .use had Russell not been made of the civic channel and said that perhaps the channel could be used for no school announcements. Mr. Marshall commented favorably on the use of cable to televise the Town Meeting. "me*