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65-454 Selectmen’s Meeting August 3, 2009 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, August 3, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting Room, Town Office Building. Chairman Cohen, Mrs. Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Manz and Mr. Burnell; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Pease, Executive Clerk, were present. Public Comment Mr. Mehr, informed the Selectmen that the Legislature's Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy has scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at the State House, Room A1 on Bills H3087 and S1527 that would allow new municipal electric utilities ("munis") in Massachusetts. He hoped that the Selectmen would send a representative to the hearing and that they could speak in support of the legislation. The Lexington home rule petition may also be heard on September 9. Mr. Sellers stated that he intends to speak to the Attorney General to try and settle the litigation issues between him and the town regarding his land on Concord Avenue. He would like to sell his 12.5 acres of land to the Town for $10.8 million and would like an answer by the Selectmen’s next meeting. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports A resident of the Franklin School stopped Mrs. Krieger to tell her how excited and pleased she was with the improvements that are being done to the building. The work at Franklin School is important and it is good to hear that the improvements are having a positive impact on the residents. The sidewalk on Concord Avenue is almost complete and people are walking on it. Mrs. Krieger felt it was a significant event, which finishes off the development of Met State and connects it to the rest of town. Town Manager Report Mr. Valente informed the Board that the Town received an energy efficiency incentive check from Nstar for the lighting and motors at the new Public Services Building at 201 Bedford Street in the amount of $45,430. LHS Varsity Softball Team Recognition The Selectmen invited the Lexington High School Softball team to the meeting to honor and congratulate them for winning their second state championship title. Mr. Manz presented the players and coaches with a letter recognizing their achievement. The Selectmen graciously accepted a ball presented to them that is signed by all the players. The Selectmen wished them well with their future endeavors.