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Selectmen’s Meeting March 10, 2014 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, March 10, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting Room of the Town Office Building. Chairman Mauger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Pato and Ms. Ciccolo; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Pease, Executive Clerk, were present. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports ndth Ms. Mauger and other Selectmen attended the 2 Annual Mock Town Meeting for 8 graders. They were very impressed with the students and enjoyed the event and encourage other residents to participate. They also thanked Ms. Steigerwald and the others who organized the event. Town Manager Report Mr. Valente reported on four items: 1.Pedestrian was hit by a car at approximately 6:00 p.m. on February 24 crossing from the First Baptist Church to the town complex parking lot. That area is being watched and monitored and will be addressed with the center streetscape project. 2.Switchover to a new phone system begins March 11. The main number is the same but all extensions are changing to 5-digit numbers. 3.Parking Management Study Group will be presenting a proposed plan on Wednesday, March 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to businesses and employees who work in the center. The Selectmen will also hear the presentation at their meeting on March 17. 4.David Pinsonneault, Director of Public Works Operations was recently elected President of the Sports Turf Managers Association, which is a group of about 2500 professional managers of athletic fields. The Sports Turf Magazine did a nice article on Dave’s career and his work in Lexington. Mr. Valente praised his service and talent and what he brings to Lexington. Grant of Location – National Grid – Sherburne Road Ms. Mauger opened the hearing at 7:15 p.m. Ms. Kelliher, representing National Grid, stated they are requesting permission to install and maintain approximately 160 feet of 6 inch gas main in Sherburne Road from the existing 6 inch main at Vinebrook Road southerly to 4 Sherburne Road to provide new gas service. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the petition for National Grid to install and maintain approximately 160 feet of 6 inch gas main in Sherburne Road. Ms. Mauger closed the hearing at 7:16 p.m.