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V , -,.,e PON Selectmen' Mee EXTRA WORX ORDER #I, J . T . & C CONSTRUCTION, ADAMS STREET Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Extra Work Order #1, for Adams Street Resurfacing by J. T. & C. Construction, in the amount of #25,910.77 9HOATELSYMMES PROPOSAL, ARTICLE 47 .-.3 - April 28, 1986 Mr. Marshall asked Board members if they desired to take an official position on the Choate /Symmes proposal for a life - facility o Waltham Street, Mr. Dailey stated that si he represented the Ri family, owners of the property, he would not take part in discussion of the proposal and would abstain f rom voting on it. He had so inf ormed the Town Clerk. Mr. Eddi expressed his support of the Article and stated his intention to state his position as an individual, regardless of the Board's view. Motion was made by Mr. Eddison, seconded by Mrs. Smith that the Selectmen take a position in support of Article 47. pow Mr. McSweeney noted that he had reviewed the Planning Board's report and in the light of its findings, would also support the proposal. Mrs. Smith added that Choate /Symmes had been sensitive to neighborhood concerns and had revised its plans accordingly by reducing the sire of the facility to more appropriately fit the site. She said she was pleased that Lexington residents were, within provisions of the Law, assured of preference. Mr. Marshall also said he plans to vote for Article 47. The four voting members agreed that Mr. Eddison would speak for the Board. Motion having been made and seconded, it was voted 4 to a, with Mr. Dailey abstaining, to support Arti 47. PUBLIC HEAR I N O N . E . TELEPHONE COMPANY LASS - A~'EN U MA►PI� S�.REET Mr. Marshall opened the publi hearing on the petition of New England Telephone Company for perm to install 95± feet of conduit at locations on Mass. Avenue and Maple Street. John Drury, representing the Telephone Company, explained the installation plans and the need for the work to increase service to the area, A memorandum f rom Wal ter Tonasxuck , Director of Public Works Engineering, recommending approval of the project was noted. John Oalligan, 5 Maple Street, noted the narrowness of Maple Street at that point and asked how long the work would take. Mr. Drury estimated two days and added that plans will be coordinated with the Town Manager to ""` ensure minimal traffic disruption, There being no other comments in favor or in opposition, the Ch ai rman declared the hearing closed. Upon motion duly.made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petiti plan and orders of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to lap and maintain approximately 12 feet of underground conduit in