HomeMy WebLinkAboutCivil Defense Plan Study Committee charge, 1982 (Adjourned Session of the 1982 . Annual Town Meeting - April 14, 1982.) _0
NUCLEAR ATTACK
Article 39. Myron L. Miller moved that the following resolution be adopted:
NUCLEAR WHEREAS: The safety of residents of Lexington and the security of
ATTACK their property are of paramount concern to us in the
event of nuclear war: and
WHEREAS: Such a war, involving the enormous destructive power of
nuclear bombs and the long term effects of radiation
damage to all forms of life, could lay waste our town
and the Boston metropolitan area within minutes of such
an attack: and
WHEREAS: The civil defense plan ordered by the state and handed
down to town civil defense authorities has been called
into question by town officials and experts in the field:
now therefore
BE IT
RESOLVED: That the town direct the Civil Defense Director to hold in
abeyance further distribution of this plan: That the
town meeting instruct the Town Manager and the Civil
Defense Director to jointly appoint, with the approval of
the Board of Selectmen, a committee of seven (7) members
to be made up of citizens of the town, including indiv-
iduals knowledgeable about the effects of nuclear weapons
to investigate through research and expert testimony the
implications of nuclear attack. The charge to the
committee shall be to determine if any civil defense plan
for the town is realistic and feasible, and if not, what
can be done. The committee shall be appointed by June
30, 1982 and shall report back to the Board of Selectmen
by November 30, 1982. Furthermore, when the report is
approved, the town will assume responsibility for printing
enough copies of the report for every household in Lexing-
ton, in a sum not to exceed $300 and will accept financial
and other forms of assistance from individuals or groups
to print and to distribute the report to every household.
- 10 :07 P.M.
At the request of Myron L. Miller, Myron Rosenblum and Stephen W.
Miller, a radiologist, were recognized and spoke in support of the
resolution. Mr. Rosenblum represented the Lexington Committee for a
Nuclear Weapons Freeze. 10 :18 P.M.
Having met with the above committee, Alfred S. Busa said that the
Board of Selectmen supported the resolution and that the money
requested would come from the Civil Defense Fund. 10:19 P.M.
(Adjourned Session of the 1982 Annual Town Meeti - Apri 14, 1982.)
Article 39. At the request of Myron L. Miller, Dr. Deborah Mayer was recognized
(Cont.) and she discussed the consequences of a nuclear attack. 10:25 P.M.
Various members voiced their opinions and Richardson C. Smith gave
a lengthy talk in support of the motion. 10:40 P.M.
George E. Foote moved the previous question which was declared
adopted by voice vote. 10 :40 P.M.
Main motion to adopt the foregoing resolution was declared adopted
by voice vote. 10:40 P.M.
Alfred S. Busa moved that this meeting be adjourned to Monday, April 26,
1.982 at 8 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall.
Adopted unanimously. 10 :41 P.M.
A true copy.
Attest:
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Mary R. McDonough, Town Clerk
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