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U i rZ t pow Selectmen's Meeting -7- June 5, 1988 MASSPIRG A request for support of its Solid Waste Action Plan by Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group, was noted. The plan has been designed to eliminate the health, environmental and economic hazards created by short -- sighted and indiscriminate handling of solid waste and calls for action on the programs funded and mandated by the Legislature's 1987 Solid Waste Act,, Mrs. Smith noted that the program has not yet been approved by the Waste Management Task Force and needs further exploration before a position is taken. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to express support of the goals of MASSPIRG, but riot, at this point, to endorse the substance of the Solid Waste Action Plan proposed. PARKING RULES, BATTLE GREEN Mr. Marshall pointed out that free all -day parking is practiced around the Lexington Green and asked that the issue be referred to the Lexington Center Committee or the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for review and recommendations. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN The Executive Clerk called for nominations for Chairman of the Board. Mrs. Smith's name was placed in nomination. There being no further nominations, a vote was called for. By unanimous vote, Jacquelyn R. Smith was elected as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for the ensuing year. Mr. Eddison spoke of how greatly he had enjoyed his terms as Chairman of the Board for the past two years and expressed his appreciation to his fellow Selectmen, Town Counsel, Town Manager and Executive Clerk for their support and assistance to him as Chairman. Mrs. Smith noted Mr. Eddison's tireless work for the good of the Board and of the Town and thanked him for his excellent Chairmanship. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10 :49 p.m. A true record, Attest: Marion H. now Executive Clerk