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Selectmen’s Meeting February 2, 2004 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, February 2, 2004 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at 7:30 p.m. Chairman McSweeney, Mrs. Krieger, Mrs. McKenna, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. White, Town Manager, and Ms. Tap, Recording Secretary, were present. Mr. Kelley was absent. Public Comment Mr. Loren Wood, Precinct 3, stated that at the Planning Board's Avalon Bay information meeting on the Met State Hospital site, a representative of the State Department of Capital Asset Management suggested that if Avalon Bay's proposal were not approved by Town Meeting the land might be sold to a developer to build a 40B Comprehensive Permit development. He would like to know from the Planning Board if the Board of Appeals could limit the number of dwelling units to 300 in such a development. Mr. Tom Diaz, Precinct 2, indicated that he believes public transportation relative to the Met State development is more than just a traffic issue; it is a public safety issue for the likely population that will live there, most especially the elderly and those living in the affordable units. He indicated that all facets of public safety must be ensured. Four residents indicated that they want to be offered the choice of an override election. Jeanne Levine expressed her concern about the poor condition of the DPW operations barn. She described it as a known safety hazard in terms of ventilation and structural strength and urged the Selectmen to see that it is upgraded. Jill Smilow, of the No Place for Hate organization, thanked the Selectmen and Police Chief Casey for their support of the organization's current study circles initiative. Mrs. McKenna indicated that she has concerns about the organization's activities and thought that the group would be back before the Board before scheduling any new study circles. Mr. McSweeney expressed his support of the organization and the study circles, indicating that they are an important opportunity for communication in our busy lives. Mrs. Krieger indicated her belief that their study circles are very much needed. They are a chance for people who feel they are not heard to express themselves in a structured, non-threatening setting. Mrs. McKenna asked that this issue be put on an agenda before the end of the month. Mr. McSweeney said OK. Ms. Smilow offered to provide information to Board in anticipation of that meeting. Sign Bonds, Bond Anticipation Notes and State Aid Notes Revenue Officer Rose Ducharme and financial bond consultant David Eisenthal, Unibank, were present to report to the Board on the successful sale of bonds of $8,906,000 general obligations