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Selectmen's Meeting 1�5-- February 3, 1956 Mr. Gustance, President of the Lexington Historical Society, reiterated the Society's opposition to 24' paving, removal of trees, and destruction of a country lane atmosphere on that access to the Munroe Tavern . An IS' graveled road was favored, which the Society felt would be adequate for the needs of the area and could be maintained by the residents. David Wilson, opposed to any paving or expansion of Tavern Lane, stated the basis for his opposition as creation of a conduit for traffic to two schools and the Grey Runs; alteration of the rural atmosphere; and Loss of the historical flavor of the access to Munroe Tavern. He asked for clarification of the 'historic road' concept which had been referred to in a letter from Mr. Frick, 9 Tavern Lane, Mr. Wilson went on to question whether any of the residents had been informed of the amounts of betterment for construction. Mr. Fields responded that the initiator of the informal petition had returned the formal petition which contained the betterment amounts, unsigned, stating in a letter that signing the formal petition would signify acceptance of the increased assessment and a 24' roadway. Mrs. Morey, Lexington Historical Society, had pointed out the need to improve drainage which impacts Tavern Lane. Mr. Frick's January 29th letter, opposing the present layout and asking for correction of uncontrolled drainage from Munroe Hill and Eliot Road, was referred to. Mr. Hutchinson felt that the Tavern Road drainage problem was not serious enough to designate it as high priority, but promised exploration of the 'historic road' designation. Carl Friedman, 12 Tavern Lane, stated his preference for drainage improvement and just rough grading of the road. Mr. Partlow, 7 Tavern Lane, agreed with Mr. Wi lson's and the Historical Society's views regarding retention of the character of the road. Mr. Frick's letter was read by the Acting Chairman. Mr. & Mrs. Frick, who were absent from the meeting, had expressed opposition to the 24' paved width shown on plans as being unacceptable to all abuttors and asked to be recorded as being opposed. He stated his wish to be included with.other abuttors in efforts toward any compromise plan developed: He concluded his letter with a request for correction of improper drainage onto Tavern Lane as the responsibility of the Town. Roger Zorn, 10 Tavern Lane, asked if, in the event Tavern Lane is not accepted, the Town feels any responsibility for the adverse impact of drainage from Eliot Road. Mr. Hutchinson responded that the Town would be pas responsible only after acceptance of the street. - Mrs. Wilson, in reference to Mr. Frick's January 29th letter, expressed resentment at the statement that all abuttors had stated opposition to the proposed width. She said she had never made any such statement.