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I S3 I Me Caleb warner, 546 Concord avenue, asked that samplings of language for other town by -laws be gathered to aid in formal ati na an Article, Mrs. Smith suggested that space i n the Warrant can v be reserved by ' ' the Selectmen, - For such an Article, but with ro position pro or con being taken by the Board. T t was agreed by all that the restrictions would apply only to commercial construction noise, and would not prevent homeowners from carrying out home projects. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reserve a place in the Warrant for the 1989 Town Meeting for an Article which would attempt to define hours within which major construction can take place. Members of the Association thanked the Selectmen for allowing time for discussion of ways to arrive at resolution of the issues raised. MCAB LAND USE COMMITTEE Richard Murray, Chairman of the Middlesex County Advisory Board Land Use Committee, met with the Board to provide information on the status of plans for proposed reuse of County owned land, specifically the Middlesex County Hospital land located parti al l v in Lexington on the Waltham line. Mr. McSweeney, also a member of the Land Use Committee introduced Mr. Murray and reported that at its December 7th meeting, the committee was informed of plans to engage a consultant to assist in evaluating reuse options for surplus property in B i l l e r i c a and at the Lexington/Waltham site. He added that since it seems important to be aware of potential impacts from development of the 60+ acres Lexington portion of the site, he had asked Mr. Murray to be present to provide input on the matter. Mr. Murray, Weston' s representative on the MCAB and Land Use Committee, said that his group would be looking into ways to best utilize the county -owned land. At this stage, a consultant to give advice on the matter is being sought. He noted that the Advisory Board can onl v give recommenda ±; ons to the County Commissioner, which must be received by march or April '1989, but noes have the authority to reject an appraiser. The Board is now looking at all leased uses of the sites Bentley dormitories; Adams/Russell; Trauma Unit, McLean Hospital; Day Care Center; long term hospital for elderly* 19 rehab. facility for D.U.I . drivers. Mr. Murray stated that Lexington would be looked to for input long before final decisions are made. Mrs. Smith strongly urged neighborhood involvement in the process, as well as Town agencies such as the Conservation Commission and the Housing Authority. Mr. Murray noted that representatives of all Town Boards would be welcome to Land Use Committee meetings, in addition to having information funneled to the Committee by Mr. McSweeney. Mrs. Smith expressed the appreciation of the Board to the Land Use Committee for taking on the task of overseeing and participating in the decision making process and said she was pleased that people of the caliber of Mr. Murray and Mr. McSweeney are involved . N. LEXINGTON PUMP STATION Richard Spiers, DPW Director, was present to update the Board on the condition of the North Lexington pump station and the need for %no resolution of its performance problems,