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Selectmen’s Meeting – September 12, 2011 The Selectmen suggested that the Planning Board come before the Selectmen and present projects, descriptions and how to sequence them. The Selectmen requested that the Planning Board be invited to another Selectmen meeting soon to discuss this project in more detail and have a presentation on the final concept so that the Selectmen can endorse it. It was also suggested that the Selectmen and Planning Board Chairs come up with a suggested working group as soon as possible. Mr. Thuma, Wood Street, thanked the Planning Board for its efforts in addressing issues when the zoning density was increased on Hartwell Avenue. He feels it is important to quickly come up with a plan in the context of what the traffic impacts are on Hartwell Avenue because of the number of neighborhoods affected by the increased density on Hartwell Avenue. Affected side road residents should be asked to participate in the process. The Planning Board should submit a placeholder for possible capital requests for the FY13 budget. The Planning Board will stay in session through the Transportation Planning Recommendation item. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Mr. Manz thanked Chief Corr for the opportunity to see the Stanley Cup when it was at the Police Station. Lexington had two 9/11 events: the Lexington Firefighters L-1491 had a service of remembrance in the morning at the Fire Headquarters and the Interfaith Clergy had a service on the Battle Green in the evening that included 22 Clergy and over 450 people attended. Thanks to Boy Scouts from Troops 160 and 119 who attended and helped with setup and takedown. The Selectmen sent get-well wishes to Mr. Friedlich who is recuperating at home. Ms. Mauger updated the Selectmen on a Tree Committee endeavor to plant trees on properties requested by homeowners. If residents are interested in having a tree planted on their property they should contact the Tree Committee. At Mr. Kelley’s request the Selectmen will discuss whether to take a position against casinos in Massachusetts. The Selectmen need to review a copy of the proposed legislation and ask our Legislators what there position is. The Chairman will contact the Legislators about setting up a meeting to discuss casinos.