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60-375a 3 Y Y Selectmen's Meeting Minutes December 2, 1996 A. regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, December 2, 1996 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town office Building at 7:30 p.m. Chairman McSweeney, Mr. Bailey, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Fddison; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. white, Town Manager;' and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were present. Public Discussion Aaron Liebhauber asked the Board whether a permit would be needed this year to display the Creche on the Battlegreen. He asked why a permit is not needed each year for the Creche to be put up. Mr. McSweeney explained that the Board of Selectmen over twenty years ago gave permission to the Knights of Columbus and the Masons jointly to maintain and set up the Creche on the Battlegreen each year. He further said it is the sentiment of a majority of the current Board Members that this is an appropriate use of the Battlegreen. Mr. Bailey also explained that this Board has been very liberal in giving permission for use of the Battlegreen. Classification Hearin 11 r. McSweeney opened a public hearing and information session on tax classification. Board of Assessors members Bill Jackson, Bob Foster and Sara Robinson were present to explain the options available to the Selectmen in choosing a residential factor. Also present were Town Assessor Janet vacon and Appraiser Joe Nugent. The residential values continue to increase faster than the CIP. Bill Jackson explained that the Board could go as high as 1.75 on the residential factor; however, that would leave. no room down the road as that is the maximum. Board members expressed concern over an aging population in Lexington, many of whom are living on a fixed income. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to keep the resi eat ts current rate of 1.70. Boston Gas Grant of Location - Eliot Load Mr. McSweeney opened a public hearing on the petition of Boston Gas Company for a grant of location to construct and locate gas mains and pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other x 3. C 3.