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Selectmen’s Meeting February 1, 2016 A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, February 1, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room of the Town Office Building. Mr. Pato, Chairman, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Ciccolo and Ms. Barry; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Pease, Executive Clerk were present. Public Comment Mr. Flynn, 1 Hunt Road, asked the Selectmen to review questions raised on June 10 that still have not been answered before they move the Streetscape Project forward. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Mr. Cohen reported that the Chinese New Year event was held on Saturday. Several Selectmen attended and over $70,000 was raised for the Library. th Mr. Pato reported that the National Parks are celebrating their 100 anniversary and th recommended residents visit National Parks. There is also a program for all 4 graders to get into National Parks for free. There will be special activities throughout the year and residents should check out the National Parks website. Town Manager Report Mr. Valente reported that he attended the promotion ceremony of Lt. Col. David Dunklee January 29, 2016. Representatives from all four communities attended. Mr. Valente has worked with Col. Dunklee in the past and looks forward to working with him in the future. Munroe Center for the Arts Request Regarding New Roof Mr. Griffiths, Chair of the Munroe Center for the Arts Board of Directors, explained that the Munroe Center for the Arts (MCA) initiated a roof project with the Town that was estimated to cost $140,000, but the actual cost is now estimated to be $280,000. The MCA had proposed that the Town issue debt to cover the cost of the project with the MCA repaying the Town the amount of the annual debt service until the debt is retired. MCA does not believe it will have the cash flow to repay the debt service for the estimated cost of $280,000. The Town will work on options to discuss prior to the Annual Town Meeting.