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61-318 Selectmen's Meeting - February 22, 1999 Board members asked about the worst case accident scenario. Mr. Permatteo said it would be a leak. If a leak occurs, the natural gas freezes up and will not puddle, it is safer than gasoline. The gas is taken from the line, compressed to 4500 PSI, goes into 300 gallon storage vessel and is all operated with credit cards. Everybody that fuels at the facility will be trained, which will be an ongoing process. If they break ground tomorrow, the facility could be up and running in three months. Residents and abutters on Birch Hill Lane expressed concerns about safety issues and response times of the Fire Department. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to continue the meeting to Monday, March 1 to allow time for residents to meet with Assistant Chief Torode for further information and to address their concerns. Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - Independence Avenue David Carbonneau of the Engineering Department reported that the businesses in the area of Independence Avenue have been notified of the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for a no parking sign in front of 6 Independence Avenue. Mr. Busa thanked Mr. Carbonneau and said his only concern in postponing action on this matter was to be assured that it would not pose a problem for the businesses in the area and sees no problem with going forward with the sign. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. Keno License Application - Mass. Convenience Store, 93 Massachusetts Avenue Attorney Bill Goldberg, representing Mr. Davinder Sharma the prospective new owner of the Mass. Convenience Store at 92 Massachusetts Avenue who was also present, reviewed the plans of Mr. Sharma to make improvements in the food store. He indicated that one of the conditions of Mr. Sharma buying the Food Store was that he be able to obtain a Keno license. Board members expressed a strong desire to see the food store fixed up and maintained in good condition. The Board also advised the new owners that they were not given an opportunity to object to the original license for Keno at the Food Store. They would prefer not to have any Keno licenses in Town; however, they would not ask for a hearing before the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission to object to the new owners being granted a Keno license. However, the Board did advise Mr. Sharma and his attorney that they did not want to see tables and chairs in the store which would make it more hospitable as a gambling site.