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Selectmen’s Meeting November 3, 2008 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, November 3, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting Room, Town Office Building. Chairman Cohen, Ms. Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Manz, Mr. Burnell; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Pease, Executive Clerk, were present. Mr. Kelley read a statement about the two tragedies Lexington suffered over the last week that affects the community. The first tragedy was the unfortunate passing of Alan Wilson on Tuesday. The board and the entire town extend their deepest sorrow to the family and the entire Wilson farm organization. Mr. Wilson loved farming and hard work, beautiful flowers and a bountiful harvest. He was a great inspiration to all who met him; he cared about people and no one will ever know all the great things and helping hands he offered to so many. He also cared greatly about his community and loved the East Village. He has left a wonderful legacy; Lexington has truly lost a legend and we will miss him dearly. The second loss was one that was suffered by 18 homeowners, who constitute the Hancock Condominium family. The magnificent structure, also known as the old Hancock School was on the corner Clarke and Forest Streets. Fortunately no one was hurt. The Town shares the loss of all the homeowners. The Town extends a helping hand to everyone that lived at 33 Forest Street. Because of the quick and dramatic action of Fire Department and neighboring towns that came to aid the fire, the building can be saved. As sad as it looks today we can all look forward to when it will once again stand tall and be the proud home to those who it has been home to for so many years. Public Comments Ms. McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, had been asked about voting and the concern about preparations for enough ballots for the November 4 election. The Selectmen are very confident that the Town Clerk has the election under control and was expecting for a better than 90% turnout. She has also made special arrangements for parking at all the precincts. Remember that there is going to be a large turnout and people need to be patient. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports The Selectmen wished Ian Murphy, Lexington Minuteman Reporter, well as he leaves for a new job in Boston and thanked him for faithful service. Mr. Burnell reminded the community about the Veteran’s Day celebrations being held on November 11 and encouraged all citizens and veterans to participate in the celebrations to help recognize the service that so many of our veterans have provided and are providing in defense of freedom.