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Selectmen’s Meeting November 7, 2011 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, November 7, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting Room, Town Office Building. Chairman Manz, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Burnell and Ms. Mauger; Mr. Valente, Town Manager and Ms. Pease, Executive Clerk, were present. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports The Board thanked all those who participated in the cleanup effort after a heavy snow storm did so much damage. Some people in need were identified who had not been known to the Town and a great deal of effort was expended to solve those problems. Mr. Manz thanked the Selectmen for participating in the twice-daily status meetings and for helping out at such places as the shelter set up at the high school. There was a very successful cleanup of the bikeway and the path between Bridge School on Saturday led by Boy Scout Troup 160 with guidance from the Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Department of Public Works. National Grid provided hard hats, safety glasses and gloves. The Lexington Human Rights Committee hosted an interesting and thought-provoking event on Sunday, November 6, on the events of the 1960s and 1970s which changed the town. Veteran’s Day is November 11, 2011 and there will be a small parade beginning at 9:45 a.m. Town Manager Report Mr. Valente reported on four items: 1.On Wednesday, November 9, at 9:00 p.m., for the first time ever, the Emergency Alert System will be tested nationwide. 2.MassRecycle is awarding Shire Pharmaceuticals the Business Recycling Award for their sustainable and encompassing waste diversion program. 3.CodeRed Update – Seven CodeRed messages for a total of 85,248 minutes and close to 150,000 calls were made for emergency communications during the recent weather event. Also 1,500 residents added alternative contact information to the CodeRed site. 4.Every three years the Town has to go through a property value recertification process that is scrutinized and approved by DOR before property tax values are set for this year. Part of the process includes a public disclosure period to view new values to see if anything is incorrect. People can contact the Assessors and bring their concerns to their attention. This does not limit the right to file for abatement during normal abatement period.