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s, .8- - muter rail or busway, linear park and "no Action ". In the case of select- Lion of the "no action" option, the Court order would require placing funds for replacement of rails, etc. in escrow, by the META. The "T" is now seeking a proper use which will satisfy the courts. � Mr. Eddison recommended that the - Town Manager be asked to refine user projections - the bikeway which had been prepared in 1980 - 81, and to review and update cost figures. Questions and concerns on areas of security and safety, listed in a memo to the Board by former Selectman Crain, will also be addressed. As a short term measure, Mr. Eddison suggested -that a letter be sent to the MBTA, recommending permanent abandonment of the right-of-way and ex- pressing interest in a possible lease as a means of keeping options open. Mr..Sacco questioned the wisdom of a premature request for abandonment, noting it could be construed as a commitment by the Town for a bikeway before costs are established. He would prefer to wait for a final report by the MBTA's consultan -ts. Motion was made by Mr. Eddison, seconded by Mr. Marshall, that an interim letter be sent to the MBTA, before the abovementioned staff analysis, recom- mending abandonment of the right -of -way and expressing interest in a possible lease, pending exploration of use and cost, and raising questions with res- pect to the "no action' alternative.. Clarification would also be requested on the court order regarding replacement of tracks and signals. Mr. Sacco again questioned the urgency of sending the letter before re- view of the final report and stated that he would vote in oppositin. Minute- man Bikeway Committee members Fortmann and Cataldo were present for the dis- cussion. Mr. Fortmann referred to the March '82 vote of the Board in support of the concept of a bikeway, subject to exploration of costs. Mr. Cataldo reported that the MBTA report had already been filed with the woo Sec. of Transportation and felt that a letter would have no impact on its content. As previously moved, it was voted 4 - 1 to send a letter to the Mass. Bay Transit Authority, modified to'express su'pport.for abandonment, but with- out commitment; expressing interest in a possible lease without commitment; and requesting clarification and definition of the "no action" option. Mr. Sacco voted in the negative. Mr. Eddison will draft the letter, as modified, for review of the members. Una- cc.Sts The Board agreed with Mr. Hutchinson's suggested date of December 15, for Tour a morning tour of the remainder of unaccepted streets in the Town. Spec.Needs Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize Chairman Housing Battin to execute documents relative to waiver of fees and payment in lieu of L.H.A, taxes for special needs housing on Forest Street and Hill Street, as requested by the Lexington Housing Authority. A letter will also be sent advising the Authority of the Board's support of its Chapter 689 application relative to the proposed acquisition of special needs housing at 45 Forest Street. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -- 0 by roll call vote, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Sacco, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison, with the concurrence of the Town Manager, to go into Executive Session for discussion