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e . f z � n� V SELECTMEN'S MEETING ^, July 6, 1987 A regular meet g of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, July 6 1987, in th Set- ectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7 :30 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. Ryan, Act Town - Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. PUBLIC HEARING BOSTON EDISON WALNUT ST. CONDUIT The Chairman opened a Public Hearing on the petition of the Boston Edison Company for approval of the installation of conduit in Walnut Street. Edward Chisholm, representing the Edison Company, was present to explain the need for the work to service 4 new houses. He pointed out the locations-of the houses on a map of the site. There being no statements in favor or in opposition to the proposal, Mr. Eddison declared the hearing - closed. - Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans and orders of Boston Edison Company to obtain a grant of location to install conduit to provide electrical service for 4 houses in the following location: Walnut Street - northwesterly approximately 1,124 feet southwest of Concord Avenue, a distance of about 30 feet, The vote was subject to the condition, as recommended by the Dept. � Of Pub-1 i c Works, that one half of the - roadway be kept open at all time_ s during the installation work. LEXHAB MUZZEY CONDO BOARD of TRUSTEES William Hays, Chairman, and LexHAB members Jean Gaudet and Dav Eagle, members of the Muzzey Condominium Bd. of Trustees, and Attorney Nicholas Kelley, representing the Trustees, were present for discussion of construction defaults at Muzzey. Mr. Kelley listed defects which are affecting the residents such as roof leaks, faulty windows, sewage backup, and the recently discovered presence of asbestos. It was noted that the asbestos seems to he limited to 2 common areas but that the question of whether residue is falling near air ducts is being explored. Mr. Kelley referred to problems with the HVAC system which could be caused by lack of insulation and lack of weather tightness. The system is being studied in an effort to resolve the problem of inadequate heat and air conditioning. He listed optio =ns for remedying the heating problems in the Senior Center such as installation of a false skylight and gave solutions suggested in the Simpson, Gumpers report for resolution of the window and screen malfunctions. Regarding funding for the construction repairs, Mr. Kelley presented alternatives, if residents are to be responsible for the co =t of the work. He noted the financial burdens to moderate income families of assessments or borrowing, adding that litigation against the developer has been considered but would be a long term procedure. He felt that the roof and heating improvements should be addressed as quickly as possible.