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Community Preservation Committee Public Hearing December 14, 2006 A public hearing of the Community Preservation Committee was held on December 14, 2006 in Cary Hall. Joel Adler, Norman Cohen, Marilyn Fenollosa, Wendy Manz, Leo McSweeney, Richard Pagett, Sandy Shaw, Dick Wolk, and Chairman Betsey Weiss were present. Betsey Weiss called the hearing to order at 7:05 p.m. Center Playfield Drainage Improvements Sandy Shaw, on behalf of David Pinsonneault, described the project. The request is for $40,000 to have an engineering firm conduct a study for making drainage improvements at the Worthen Road baseball, softball, and football fields, including the practice football field. To go forward with the project they would be looking for funds from the CPA and the Town. This project is one that the CPA allows since it is not routine maintenance. Frank Sandy, Precinct 6, asked what kind of recreation projects CPA money can be used for, and commented that he was told the money could not be used for Pine Meadows. Sandy Shaw said that there is a planned project at Pine Meadows for which CPA money could be used because it fits the criteria of preservation of land for recreational use. Monroe and Old Burial Grounds David Kelland, Chairman, Lexington Historical Commission, presented a proposal to do considerable restoration work at the Monroe Cemetery and the Ye Old Burial Ground. These sites are cared for by the Department of Public Works but need the services of a qualified preservationist. Total funds requested amount to $159,000 in 2008 and $208,000 in 2009. The cost breakdown per project is $41,000 in 2008 and $68,000 in 2009 for Monroe, and $118,000 in 2008 and $140,000 in 2009 for the Ye Old Burial Ground. The Town’s burying grounds are an integral part of Lexington’s history, and an important attraction for tourists. The issue of whether both years of funding should be requested at once was discussed. Opinions in support and opposition of the idea were voiced from members of the Committee and from the audience. Fire Monitoring System Susan Bennett, Executive Director, Lexington Historical Society, presented the proposal for improved fire monitoring systems at the three properties the Society oversees. The Lexington Fire Department is currently changing to a new technology for commercial buildings. The Fire Chief recommended the Historical Society explore CPA funding. The request is for $18,120 and can be broken out as follows: $5,710 for Buckman