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t WZ The implications of cuts of service in terms of the elderly, students and others was considered. Mrs. Arnold submitted Town maps which illustrated proposed cuts and explained the rationale behind each of the options. It was pointed out that the Senior Center's lunch program, recently expanded, is well attended by elderly persons, many of whom probably travel there by LEPRESS. Options #1 and #2 would cut service from 11 a.m. to 12 noon on weekdays, which, it was felt, would impact the program and prohibit attendance by some. The effect on the needs of students and their parents who rely on the buses was also discussed and the financial impact of projected decrease in r i d e r s h i p resultant from service cuts was considered. With regard to decreased ridership, the actual cost to the Town per ride was calculated and Mr. Dailey pointed out that costs may become prohibitive at some point. He asked if thought is being given to avoiding duplication of services with respect to the availability of MBTA transportation in Town. MT. Marshall asked for the help of Mr. Edd i so n , liaison t o the Transportation Committee, in thinking through the proposals and their effects. He felt that more information was needed as to which type of r i der s would be served and which would be most impacted by each of the three options and asked the Committee to give its recommendation on which of the options it considered preferable on that basis. Mr. Eddi son suggested that feedback from users wo u 1 d also be helpful. Mrs. Castleman added that other, more appropriate, options may also be developed and had not been ruled out at this t i m e. The Board will consider its decision on the matter when the requested information has been provided. CFTC _ REPORT, LEXINGTON CENTER • w � i inn urn i� ini i � n r n•rr � i �� iiuir rn rrrrrr�rrrrrrr Margery Ba t t i n , Chairman of the Center R e v i t a l i z a t i o n Committee, and members of the Committee were present for presentation of the Committee's Report O Lex i n g t o n Center: Managing Change'. Mrs. Ba t t i n gave background on the need for formation of the group because of signs of lack of w i tal i ty. and other growing problems with the Center. The major objective of the Committee, comprised of Selectmen, Planning Board and Chamber of Commerce representatives, has been to assure a healthy and diversified Center that serves the needs of the residents and the business. community. Based on market, economic, land use and traffic and parking surreys that it had initiated, the Committee presented a set of policies for the Center and a program for future action. Mrs. B a t t i n acknowledged members, past and present of the CRC, and those whose efforts made the report possible, including members of the Town staff, the Land Use Subcommittee, MAPC and Conservation Commission representati several Lexington businesses who provided help with preparation and analysis of a survey of residents and Lexington Center busi nesspeople. She made special mention of Norma Bogen, Planning C o n s u l t a n t , who had prepared the draft of the report. The report i s dedicated to the late Jack Powell, who had served on the Committee for two years =--J