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Selectmen’s Meeting July 9, 2007 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room. Chairman Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Manz, Mr. Burnell; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Chabot, Assistant to the Executive Clerk, were present. Public Comment Mr. Adler, Precinct 1, read an article in the Boston Globe stating that when Verizon changes your service from DSL to FiOS they remove copper wiring in your home that would be needed should you decide to switch back to DSL. He would like to know if Verizon could install fiber optic service without removing the copper wiring. He also wanted to bring to the attention of the Board the fact that he has not been able to get service on his street even though Verizon promised a 100% build out of the community when they were applying for the license with the Town. Mrs. Krieger will refer Mr. Adler’s questions and concerns to the Communications Advisory Committee. Hearing – Noise By-Law Special Permit – Sidewalk Reconstruction Project Mr. Hadley, Director of Public Works, and Mr. Cannon, Assistant Town Engineer presented the DPW’s request for a special permit to allow a waiver of the Noise By-Law in connection with the sidewalk reconstruction project on Mass. Avenue between Waltham Street and the alley. Mr. Galaitsis answered questions from the Board regarding the recommendations of the Noise Advisory Committee. Mr. Bussgang, also of the Noise Advisory Committee, asked whether the work could be done during the day, at the same time as the work on the Battle Green Inn, and suggested that it might be less expensive. Ms. Hecht, 3 Forest Street, is concerned that she and her family will not be able to sleep while the work is being done. Mr. Cannon explained that the work needs to be done at night to lower the impact on abutting businesses and to avoid traffic and safety related problems. Nighttime work is not necessarily more expensive when it is done to expedite the project. Mr. Hadley said that the row of businesses will provide a buffer from noise for nearby residences and every effort will be made to be respectful of those living nearby. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to waive the provisions of the Noise By- Law to allow for limited nighttime work connected with the construction of the sidewalk on Massachusetts Avenue between Waltham Street and the alley for a period of one month. Hearing – New Wine/Malt Liquor License – 43 Waltham Street Mr. Lee and Mr. Chow of Daikanyama Corporation presented the application for a new restaurant wine/malt liquor license at Daikanyama Japanese Cuisine, 43 Waltham Street. The Board of Appeals has approved the hours of Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m.