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6 <br />1E <br />!fir. Eddison's concern about Chapter Do monies being ffected <br />prompted Mr. Doran to re } t g � •..� <br />respond that that had been tabled.. ,roost cuts w i l l <br />be in the human services and universal health care areas with both the <br />House and the Senate unable to concur at this time. <br />Mr. Dailey asked how to increase the Local Aid amount so that <br />sharing would be to a fair degree and work to the advantage of the ' own <br />own <br />as opposed to a detriment which now occurs. <br />Mr. Doran, replied that the formula that now exists does not <br />distribute the revenues fairly and that Lexington ton i s <br />� .Y g considered a <br />wealthy community. All the cost savi measures that have been <br />instituted here have worked against the well managed community that we <br />have. one of the areas of inequity � � � <br />qu � ty , s � n the clean up efforts in Boston <br />Harbor. Although is is a statewide responsibility and was ordered by <br />the court, the communities in the immedi locale are bearing he <br />finarcial responsibility. 9 <br />Tn response to references to the MWP.Q, the Town Maaer stated t <br />that agency � d nn.. that <br />en <br />ry has become a respons . vP one an i s i n the process of working <br />n <br />• 9 <br />out i previous problems. Mrs. Smith echoed his praise of the MWRA and <br />noted the extensive projects that this agency is responsible for on a <br />statewide basis and that the agency is sincerely trying n to bring these <br />Y g g <br />projects up to date in a timely and responsible fashion. <br />Mr. Eddison related his concerns regarding HATS TT communities and <br />asked what rol the Legislature could play in helping to bri the <br />federal governmental agencies to the point of discussion. 4 <br />Mr. Doran stated that he saw his role best used to encourage the <br />Federal aaencies and the Air Force to meet with the HATS TI communities. 'ow <br />Mrs. Smith congratulated Rep. Doran on an outstanding job in his <br />representation of Lexington. The Selectmen unanimously agreed. <br />DEVELOPMENT DUIDELINFS BOOKLET <br />The Town Manager referred to the "Development Guidelines" booklet <br />that had been prepared to help guide developers through the maze of <br />approval processes needed. There will be more staff involvement in the <br />initial meetings so that the Sketch Plans will be presented to all <br />concerned boards at the same time. This procedure will help identify <br />areas of conflict at the earliest possible stage. <br />Mrs. Smith applauded this concept. <br />Mr. Marshall noted a situation that had recently occurred in the. <br />Meriam Hill area where a resident had cut down Town trees and vegetation <br />bordering his lot and asked what recourse existed to prevent any similar <br />situations in the future, Mr. White w i l l investigate the resources that <br />are now availabl <br />MINUTE MAN MATTONAL HISTORICAL PARK <br />A letter from Robert N Superintendent, Minute Man �Iati onal <br />Historical Park, U. S. Dept. of the Interior National Park Service <br />dated November Q, 1988 had been received by Mr. White informing the <br />Hayward Pond Neighborhood Association and concerned l e g i s l a t o r s that <br />that department was recommending to the Read onal Director that the Draft <br />Plan as regards to the Hayward Pond neighborhood be revised to include <br />vegetative screening and alternative access, and the removal of those now <br />segments of Bonair and Fairview Aves, which connect Hayward Avenue to <br />Old Mass. Ave, <br />