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Selectmen's Meeting February 10, 2015 A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parker Room, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue (rescheduled for Monday, February 9, 2015). Chairman Pato, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Ciccolo and Ms. Barry; and Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Pease, Executive Clerk, were present. Public Comment Ms. Hopkins, Chair of the Historic Districts Commission (HDC), introduced herself as the new Chair of the HDC. She plans to revise the current HDC guidelines and asked the Selectmen to provide her with any suggestions or comments for improving them. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Ms. Barry thanked Public Works for the amazing job clearing the snow. She also reminded residents to shovel out fire hydrants. Also make sure your house number is clear on your mailbox. Ms. Barry asked that $5000 be included in the FY2016 Town Celebrations Committee budget for the Dance Around the World Event. Mr. Cohen spoke about the passing of Robert Kent who gave so much of his time to Lexington, including being the Town Moderator and a Selectman. He loved Lexington and was never too busy to give his time. Town Manager Report Mr. Valente reported on three items: 1. The VFD equipment for Gleason Road was defective and a new one has been delivered and is being installed. NStar is working on fixing the electrical transformer and hope it is operational by the end of the week. 2. National Grid is searching for a gas leak in the center near Merriam Street. The Visitor Center has an odor in the basement, which is being monitored. 3. Plans are being made to open the Community Center in late May and working on hiring a Director in April, an Office Manager and Youth and Family Coordinator in June and a few other positions in the next fiscal year. The positions are in the budget but in the wrong account. A correction will be made during the Special Town Meeting. Grant of Location — Comcast — Meriam Street Mr. Pato opened the hearing at 7:11 p.m.