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61-317 Selectmen's Meeting Minutes February 22, 1999 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, February 22, 1999 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Enrich, Mr. Fenn, Mr. Busa, Mrs. Eddison, Mrs. Krieger, Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel, Mr.White, Town Manager and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk were present. Public Comments Center Businessman Dick Michelson expressed concern over the design of Depot Square and the elimination of 8 feet of pavement. He feels this will cause a back up in traffic when Lexpress buses try to make a left hand turn onto Mass. Ave. He spoke of an experiment conducted last Sunday with a fire truck. The fire truck did make the corner under ultimate conditions. He said his hope is that the Board will discuss the design further. Mr. Fenn reviewed the process to date and indicated it was his understanding that the plans had been thoroughly discussed and agreed upon by a number of interested groups. The only matter that had not received thorough review and agreement was the matter of the two Norway Maples. It was also his understanding that the matter of the Norway Maples would be the only matter that would be discussed further and that the group was asked to come back with some options for the Board to consider. Residents and business owners in the Depot expressed concerns over gridlock and delaying the project until the Depot building is sold. Mr. Enrich replied that postponement of the project is not an option. The State is ready to go out to bid on the project. Susan Fantano of Nefertiti Beauty Salon, speaking for herself and other businesses asked the Board to reconsider the renewal of the lease of parking spaces at the Arts and Crafts Society. Mr. Enrich responded that this issue has not gone away and will be considered further by the Board. License for Storage, Operation and Maintenance of a compressed Natural Gas Facility Mr. Enrich opened a hearing on the application of AVSG LP for a License for the Storage, Operation and Maintenance of a Compressed Natural Gas Facility on State owned land at Route 128 N. Mr. Joseph Permatteo, President of AVSG LP explained that this facility would be used to fuel Mass Highway Vehicles. State vehicles are under a mandate to comply with the Clean Air Act. Mass Highway will be receiving 27 CNG vehicles in March that will be refueled at this facility.