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i ,p9 Mrs. Smith agreed on the need for the Board to become �.nformed on the issues involved before a direction is decided upon. � Mr. White referred to an experiment in the early 80's whereby street lights on Highland Avenue were replaced by sodium lights, which are now being installed in most new developments in the Town. Of the 3 ■ 337 lights in Town, 132 are high pressure sodium and the rest incandescent or mercury vapor. He said he has learned that there are alternatives to replacement of faulty lamps with sodium lights. Mr. McSweeney, noting the interest of the Lexington Center Committee in street lighting, recommended that that Committee be involved in the explorations. Mr. Frey reported on D.A.C. discussion of lighting, with members of the L.C.C. present, and said that his committee will continue to work in coordination with the L.C.C. on the matter. Mrs. Smith agreed that a tour of the Town was indicated and asked that the D.A.C. suggest appropriate routes. She felt that the Police Dept., in the interest of public safety, and the Planning Board also be consulted, when the matter is considered. Mrs. Kabat -Zinn said she was very pleased that the Selectmen will be working with the D.A.0 on the issue and suggested individual observation, prior to the tour, by Board members as to the contract of different lighting types. She asked for consideration of a moratorium on potential changeovers during the review period. Mr. white said that he will meet with Edison representatives in the near future in an effort to address changes in the existing replacement Now plan. Mrs. Kabat -Zinn, Mr. Kovner and Mr. Frey were thanked for their attendance and for the information presented. MINUTES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -- o, with Mr. Eddison abstaining due to his absence at the meeting, to approve the minutes of the meeting on July 11, 1988, and voted 4 - O to approve, as presented, the minutes of June 24, 19880 NATIONAL PARK PLANNING STUDY CROUP Mr. Eddison reported on a call to him from Loren McKean, National Park Planner, on August 3rd, and Mr. McKean's request for formation of a Park Planning Study Group which he felt would help to avoid a repetition of conflict on the final park plans as had occurred with the preliminary plan. He suggested inclusion in each town group of neighbors, organizations with historical interest, representatives of Town government, and of the Park Service and Massport and that groups from the three involved towns coordinate their efforts. Mr. McKean also recommended that a regional group be formed. Mr. Eddison gave a rundown on the plans of Lincoln and Concord regarding formation of their town committees and noted the interest in the Master Plan for the Park of Congressmen Atkins and Markey and Senators Kennedy and Kerry, as evidenced in a letter from Congressman woo Atkins office, received that day, which he read.