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1 k MANNING BOARD MEETING Monday, June 16, 1952 Present: Adams, Hathaway, Johnson, Ripley, Potter. Meeting opened at 7:50 o'clock. McLaughlin Mr. Charles McLaughlin and Major Baird, Executive Officer of the Bedford Airport, appeared for discussion re change of zoning for pro- posed housing project. Major Baird stated they were not immediately con- cerned with army personnel, believed they could get through this winter, but were more concerned with the civilian personnel coming from other parts of the country, most of whom will be in a position to buy their homes. Believes there will be a gradual build-up - a slow but permanent growth of probably 6500-7000 people over a period of five years, of which 3000 will be military and 4500 civilian. Prefers they be scattered, as there is no desire to destroy a shrine such as Lexington, nor do they wish to interfere with local laws. Bedford is strictly a defense base and will be permanent because it is near M.T.T. which is one of if not the most important research laboratories in the U.S. Mr. McLaughlin s�.ated he is anxious to get started and will leave it to the Board ar to best method of proceeding, and would appreciate any cooperation in speeding it up. Carrig James A. Carrig and Mr. Nylander appeared with plans for subdi- vision, Section #2, Minute Man Highlands, Concord Ave. and Walnut street. Question of drainage on lots bordering Concord avenue, and plans left for discussion with Mr. Burns. James A. Carrig and Mr. Joyce appeared with plans for subdivision of Section #3, Minute Man Highlands, Concord avenue and Pleasant street. Plans left for discussion with Mr. Burns. Date for tentative hearing on both above set for Monday, June 30. Ridge Construction Letter read from Mr. Bertagna to the effect that if he could not have the entrance on Concord Turnpike as planned he would have to build each house with a separate entrance on Turnpike. Moved by Mr. Ripley and seconded by Mr. Hathaway that a letter be written Mr. Bertagna that it had been indicated to the Planning Board that another right of way could be obtained further up. So voted. Simonds Mr. Lee Simonds is interested in piece of land on Bedford street near Route 128 and inquired as to possibility of rezoning for business.