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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
1 IIIMarch 8, 1976
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select-
men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, March 8, 1976 at
7 30 p.m. Chairman Bailey, Dr Kassler, Mrs Battin, Mrs Miley; Mr
O'Connell, Town Manager; Mr Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr McSweeney, Director
of Public Works/Engineering; Mrs McCurdy, Executive Clerk, were present
) The re-organization of the Board was postponed until next week when Re-organiza-
all members of the Board of Selectmen will be present tion of
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to defer the re- Board
organization of the Board of Selectmen until Monday, March 15, 1976
Chairman Bailey declared the hearing open on the application of Ong, Ong, Ong,
Ong, Inc , Robin Y P Ong, President, for an all alcoholic beverages Inc -Liquor
Common Victualler license for a restaurant to be located at 21-23-25 Application
Depot Square, Lexington main dining room, service bar, reception area
on first floor; men's and ladies lavatories, function room, kitchen and
storage areas on basement level; entrance and exit at 25 Depot Square;
exit at 21 and 23 Depot Square
Notice of the hearing was published in the February 26, 1976 issue
of the Lexington Minute-man, and said notice was sent by the petitioner,
by certified mail, to abutters listed as owners of the buildings and
tenants of the buildings
Attorney Harold F Kowal, representing the petitioner, informed the
Board that Mr John C Birmingham III is to be the Manager of the restau-
rant, in accordance with the vote of the Board of Directors of Ong, Ong,
Inc at the special meeting held on February 12, 1976
Mr Kowal introduced Mr Robin Y P Ong, President of the Corporation
Mr Ong I have a floor plan to show to the members of the Board,
showing the entrance at 25 Depot Square and facing the Square The seating
capacity of the main dining room is 202, and we have different sections of
different seating arrangements In the waiting area, there will be a pro-
jector for slides to be shown to the people waiting to be seated The bar
is merely a service bar and no one would be allowed to sit there We use
a dumb waiter for dishes but we are not planning to use that much The
kitchen is in the basement; also the function room, which can have a capac-
ity of 120 persons We have different exits from the kitchen and the stair-
way is not to be used for carrying dishes up and down; it is just for the
customers We have to widen the floor on the stairway We have a ladies'
and men's room and kitchen cooking area and two storage areas plus refrig-
eration area The garbage disposal room has an icebox to store garbage
before it is disposed
r,. We would not only have Chinese food but also American food - steaks,
seafood, etc and I would have a separate American chef to do it The
Chinese menu will be large We request hours of 11 00 a m. to 1 00 a m.
on weekends and 11 00 a m. to 11 00 p m. weekdays We have a restaurant
in Cambridge and the news critics show it is on top of the list as far as
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quality I submitted a copy of the newsclip to the Board of Appeals and
would be happy to give one to you On garbage disposal, we are going to
have a cold room to put garbage in during the daytime; it will be placed
in heavy plastic bags and can stand 24 hours before smelling Late in
the evening, we will send it to the service area to be picked up by a
garbabe company before 8 00 a m. The Board of Appeals made it a condi-
tion of the special permit In case we have too much, I'll put in a
commercial type garbage/trash compactor There will be no garbage visi-
ble during the daytime and no odor About ventilation, which is a problem
in restaurants, we have used a filter to get rid of the grease but it diver
works Now, I am putting in activated charcoal, which is the most effec-
tive way of doing it In checking with towns, they are pushing for new
building code for restaurants, especially the Town of Natick Maintenance
is another expensive part of ventilation because the filters are very
easily deactivated by grease; it is expensive to maintain The Board of
Appeals has already gone through this kind of problem with us
Traffic might be affected when I open up the restaurant but, from
my experience, it will be mostly customers who will be walking I dontt
think there will be a very serious traffic pattern change due to my opera-
tion During the dinner hour, the parking lot is eventually empty after
5 30 p m. so there should be no problem. I'll do valet parking for older
people during the evening
Chairman Bailey asked if Board members had any questions No ques-
tions
Chairman Bailey read reports from the Fire Department, Director of
Public Health and the Building Inspector
Fire Dept The Fire Department had no objection to the granting of licenses pro-
Report vided the requirements of the State Building Code were met and the means
of vapor removal from cooking equipment complies with National Fire Pre-
vention codes
Atty Kowal Mr Ong' s proposal goes far beyond these requirements
Bd of A report from the Director of Public Health states that a letter had
Health been mailed to Mr Ong today informing him that a review of the submitted
Report plans and an inspection of the site of the proposed restaurant show that
they are within the recommended guidelines of the Lexington Board of Health
at this time However, as progress is made, further requirements are neces-
sary concerning ventilation, handling and storing of rubbish and garbage,
stair treads and risers on stairway, toilet rooms for food service personnel,
storage of food to be protect against contamination; no overhead plumbing
in food preparation area, smooth ceiling in basement level kitchen and
dining room, dumb waiter to be of sanitary design and construction, and
approved sinks and equipment Further, an inspection of the premises
showed that there is much alteration and construction to be done, and Mr.
Ong should be aware that other modifications may be required it, at the
time of construction, adverse conditions are encountered that were not *-"N
originally observed
After the inspection of the premises and a meeting with Mr Ong at the
Board of Health meeting, the Board of Health feels that their rules and
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regulations can be met. The biggest difficulties to be resolved, from a
Board of Health standpoint at this time, are rubbish storage, handling and
disposal of such, and the ventilation system The rubbish problem will be
solved by the construction of a refrigerated area for the storage of gar-
bage, installation of a garbage grinder and daily pickup of rubbish and
garbage The ventilation system to be employed to handle odor problems
that are anticipated are still being investigated by this department I
have discussed this matter with the Health Department in Danvers and they
report favorably as to the reliability of the proposed system I have also
checked with other reliable sources (companies using the proposed filter
system) and all reports are favorable at this time It is my intention to
investigate this matter further
The Director of Public Health recommends that any approval shall be
granted subject to the conditions and Rules and Regulations of the Board
of Health.
A report from the Building Inspector enclosed. a copy of his letter to Building
the Board of Appeals stating that more fixtures are required over the num- Inspector
ber of lavatories shown on the proposed plan Also, a copy of a letter to Report
Mr Ong recommending that his architect check certain architectural fea-
tures which may have to be provided under the Architectural Barriers Board's
Rules and Regulations to facilitate the use of the building for the physi-
cally handicapped.
The Building Inspector sees no reason why licenses for Common Victualler
and Alcoholic Beverages should not be issued provided Mr Ong understands the
requirements that have to be met
Chairman Bailey read letters from the Senior Warden and the Clerk of the
Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam Street, stating no objection to the Board of
Selectmen issuing an alcoholic beverages license for a restaurant to be op-
erated by Mr Ong at 25 Depot Square, with the hours of operation determined
by the Board Also, a letter from the Parish Council President of St Nicholas
Greek Orthodox Church, 17 Meriam Street, stating no objection to the res-
taurant or the issuance of an alcoholic beverages license
Chairman Bailey read the conditions of the permit granted to Ong, Ong, Bd of
Inc by the Board of Appeals Appeals
1. Alterations to the first and basement floor areas shall be substan- Conditions
tially in accordance with plans and proposed changes submitted with
the petition
2 An efficient ventilation system must be installed and kept in good
working order.
3 Daily disposal of rubbish and garbage shall be made in accordance
with the petitioner's promises
4 All necessary permits required must be obtained from town departments
and boards according to their rules and regulations
(a) Selectmen (victualler license, hours of operation, and liquor
license, if desired) ;
(b) Board of Health;
(c) Fire Department;
(d) Town Clerk (registering the business) ;
(e) Particularly, approval must be obtained from the Historic Districts
Commission for signs;
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(f) Any other permits required by statute
There were no questions asked by the Board, Town Manager or the audience
Chairmain Bailey asked if anyone wished to be recorded in favor?
Mr Ernest Giroux, owner of the building for the proposed restaurant
We are, of course, concerned with the parking situation, and I think Mr Ong
analyzed it pretty well This use is a better use than if I rented space
to others We have observed the situation there, that most of the people
who park in back are bank or office employees and they leave during lunch
hour, also, people park on Meriam Street rather than in the back. We feel
a restaurant will not make the problem any different than it is now It
is a good restaurant and I hope that some day it will become a great res-
taurant It will also be good for tourists who come to Town Mr Ong has
mentioned having some kind of shuttle bus if the situation exists as my
building has taxi stands and all-day parking behind the building Dr
Clarke did speak at the Board of Appeals' hearing in favor of this use as
a restaurant It is a better use than office space I speak strongly in
favor of it
No one else speaking in favor or in opposition, Chairman Bailey asked
for comments of Board members
Dr Kessler When Mr Giroux put up the building, it was the concern
of people in Town that there should have been included in this building on-
site parking, and Mr Giroux opposed doing that I wish I shared his op-
timistic views on parking but I have reservations I don't suppose there
is anything I can do at this time I, for one, however, am not going to
be happy in the future if there are parking problems and the owners of the
building come to the Town for increased parking in the area
Mr Giroux The building was built only in accordance with the Zoning
By-Law The original proposal went from Town Meeting to Historical Dis-
tricts and they turned it down, and we are talking about two different con-
cepts - and I don't wish to show that I am complaining. I am willing to
cooperate with the Board
Chairman Bailey pointed out that restaurants in the Center with Common
Victualler licenses have hours of operation until 11 00 p.m and the Inn
until 12 00 Midnight He recommended the hours of 11 00 a m to 11 00 p m.,
seven days a week; this would mean a uniform closing hour for all restaurants
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the appli-
cation from Ong, Ong, Inc for a Common Victualler license, with the hours
of 11 00 a m. to 11 00 p m. , subject to compliance with all conditions set
forth by the Board of Health
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant an All Alco-
holic Beverages Common Victualler license to Ong, Ong, Inc , 25 Depot Square,
subject to complete compliance with provisions of the conditions set forth
under the Board of Appeals permit, and the requirements of the Board of
Health, Building Inspector, Fire Department; also, the receipt of the Certi-
ficate of Good Standing issued to Incorporations by the Department of Corpo-
rations and Taxation Provided further, that this license is upon the condi-
tions that it shall be issued only upon completion of such premises accord-
ing to said plans as presented to the Board of Appeals and the Board of
Selectmen
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request approval
of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission for the All Alcoholic Bever-
ages license for Ong, Ong, Inc
Mr Louis A. Zehner, Town Treasurer, met with the Board Treasurer
1 Mr Zehner- Two years ago, the Town borrowed $50,000 in anticipation
of reimbursement at the finalization of the construction of the pumping
station The note was renewed a number of times and is due on March 12
I have received bids to refinance the loan and recommend that it be awarded
to New England Merchants Bank at 2 45 percent, notes to be dated March 12
and maturing June 15, 1976 The Department of Public Works thinks that
steps can be completed for reimbursement by the expiration of the note
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recom-
mendation of the Town Treasurer to refinance the loan of $50,000 with the
New England Merchants Bank at 2 45 percent in anticipation of federal and
state reimbursement notes to be dated March 12, 1976 and mature on June 15,
1976
Chairman Bailey declared the hearing open on the application for a Liquor
transfer of the Innholders All Alcoholic Beverages license from the License-
Dunfey Family Corporation d/b/as Sheraton-Lexington Motor Inn to Hotel Sheraton
Tara Limited d/b/as Sheraton-Lexington Motor Inn Lexington
Notice of the hearing was advertised in the February 26, 1976 issue Motor Inn
of the Lexington Minute-man
Attorney Stuart Liss, 19 Muzzey Street, Lexington, and Mr Paul J
Sacco, Manager of the Sheraton-Lexington Motor Inn, were present
Chairman Bailey This application is for a change of corporate
entity and Attorney Liss has submitted all necessary documents Mr
Sacco is to continue as the Manager
No one having questions or being present in favor or in opposition,
Chairman Bailey declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the trans-
fer of the Sheraton-Lexington Motor Inn All Alcoholic Beverages liquor
license to Hotel Tara Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aer Lingus
Teoranta (Irish International Airlines) , Dublin, Ireland This license is
for the premises located at 727 Marrett Road, Lexington, with Mr Paul J
Sacco designated as Manager Hours of operation are 11 00 a.m. to 12 00
Midnight, seven days a week; dining room service to 12 00 Midnight
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request approval
of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission for transfer of the Sheraton-
Lexington Motor Inn All Alcoholic Beverages to Hotel Tara Limited.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to transfer the Common
Common Victualler license from the Dunfey Family Corporation to Hotel Victualler
Tara Limited d/b/as Sheraton-Lexington Motor Inn, 727 Marrett Road Hours License
of operation are 11 00 a m. to 12 00 Midnight, seven days a week This
license is subject to periodic inspections by the Board of Health
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to transfer the Entertain-
Entertainment license from the Dunfey Family Corporation to Hotel Tara ment License
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Limited d/b/as Sheraton-Lexington Motor Inn Entertainment is to range
from single performers to full orchestra playing music in both tradi-
tional and contemporary styles; six days a week, Sundays excluded
Public Mr O'Connell requested approval of transfers for public officials'
Official liability insurance, police and fire medical account, and the group
Insurance insurance account
Mr O'Connell The public officials' insurance policy was cancelled.
on February 9, 1976 due to business problems in the insurance company,
not because of unfavorable experience with municipal officials; we had no
claims The Boardof Selectmen exercised the extension provision in the
contract which provides for 12 month's coverage for all liabilities for
acts prior to cancellation Bids were invited for new coverage and re-
ceived from Alexander and Alexander, written on Midland Insurance, and
Brewer & Lord written on International Surplus Lines Insurance Co The
Midland policy has been judged superior because of broader claim coverage
and lower deductible at the same price A major improvement in the policy
is that coverage will include all legally elected or appointed officials or
full time employees of General Government Limits are $1 million single
occurrence and maximum annual aggregate The premium is $5,858 per year
or $15,975 for 3 years prepaid Alexander and Alexander has agreed to
write the new policy for the period to June 30, 1976 and then renew on
an annual basis The 12-month extension to cover acts up to cancellation
date costs $1,500, less a credit of $580, which is $920; funds needed for
Transfer - balance of FY 76 are $1,750; therefore, it is recommended that a request
Acct 1750 be approved for transfer of $2,670
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Appro-
priation Committee for approval of a transfer from the Reserve Fund to
Account #1750-Municipal Property and Workmen's Compensation, in the amount
of $2,670
Transfer - Mr O'Connell The recommendation is for a request for a transfer of
Acct. 1125 $2,250 to cover hospital bills of Firefighter Paul Huoppi, who suffered a
heart attack on April 18, 1975 while on active duty fighting a fire on
Whipple Hill We had attempted to recover medical expenses under the ac-
cident policy but the insurance company's legal department has ruled that
a heart attack is interpreted to be an illness, not an accident, but has
offered a voluntary, no prejudice settlement of $1,250 The total Huoppi
bills are $3,250; $1,000 available from the Account, and the balance heeded
is $2,250 We will be reimbursed $1,250 by the insurance company, CNA.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Appro-
priation Committee for approval of a transfer from the Reserve Fund to
Account #1125-Police and Fire Medical in the amount of $2,250
Transfer - Mr O'Connell The recommendation is to request a transfer of $44,500
Acct. 1700 for
1 $36,000 for Town's share of increased Blue Cross/Blue Shield rates,
effective April 1, 1976, for the remaining three months of FY 76
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The effect of a modest change in number and mix of memberships
for which no allowance was made in FY 76 It approximates $5,900
This funding need would have existed even if no change in premium
rates had occurred
3 Transfer, as of April 1, 1976, of 58 retired Lexington teachers
from the State administered plan back to the Lexington Town plan
The approximate added cost for FY 76 is $2,600
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Appro-
priation Committee for approval of a transfer from the Reserve Fund to
Account #1700-Group Insurance
Mr O'Connell informed the Board that Lexington is one of three com- EMS - Mobile
munities selected for a State grant of $1,000, matching funds basis, for Radio
mobile radio ambulance equipment This will provide direct communication
with the hospital emergency room for information to be transmitted while
the patient is en route to the hospital This is part of an upgrading
program for Emergency Medical Service
Mr O'Connell discussed the policy on issuing vending permits for April 19th
April 19th. Vending
It was agreed to proceed with the standard policy, with the exception Permits
of locations covered under the Zoning By-Laws, i e , gas stations where
the proprietor must comply with the requirements if he grants permission
for the use of his premises
Mr O'Connell submitted a report on the number of towing calls made Towing
by the Police Department in the last three months There were a total of Policy
172 calls, which, he said, would probably represent one-half of the
normal year's towing business
Tow Company 12/75 1/76 2/76
Bob Graves Texaco 50 32 23 (105)
Mal's 24 16 11 ( 51)
Arthur Fields AAA 1 0 0 ( 1)
Tracy's (Rte 2 Lincoln) 0 1 0 ( 1)
B & R Towing 0 2 1 ( 3)
Natick Ford 0 0 1 ( 1)
Pete' s Getty 2 0 1 ( 3)
Battle Green Shell 1 0 1 ( 2)
Rowe Chevrolet 1 0 0 ( 1)
Owner's tow truck 1 1 2 ( 4)
Total 80 52 50 172
Mrs. Battin The policy, as we adopted it on September 22, 1975, was
that the work was to be divided fairly among companies on the list As I
look at the list, I question it
Dr. Kessler- Are all of these from the approved list?
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Mrs Battin Are they all part of the approved list?
Mr O'Connell I think so
Mr Bailey to Mr O'Connell Whoever heads up the desk, that is what
their function is
Mr O'Connell They are following the practice that the first two on
the list are highly qualified, and their needs are met by going that far
Mr Bailey That is the problem. This policy was adopted with the
understanding that it be consistent with what they are doing With this
system, without an explanation
Mrs Battin I would like them to give justifications as to why they
aren't following the policy
Mr O'Connell Perhaps there is a different interpretation of what
the policy is
Mr Bailey Then, if there is a misunderstanding, we should have it
cleared up
Mrs Battin I had suggested that the work be "equitably" divided hut
Dr Kassler said, "fairly "
Mr Bailey We aren't trying to quarrel on the basis of this evidence
but we are trying to have more information
Mr Battin By next week, hopefully
Mr O'Connell With TMMA meetings, I am tied up but will get it as
soon as I can
The Board agreed that Mr O'Connell is to come back with additional
information on the Police towing practice
Concerned Mr O'Connell discussed a letter from the Concerned Black Citizens of
Black Lexington asking for a review of affirmative action practices in the Lexing-
Citizens ton Public Schools, Police and Fire Departments, and all other offices of
Town Government "We seek a more diverse and democratic representation
among Lexington's public employees We resolve to offer such affirmative
action assistance as may seem appropriate in pursuit of the ideals of
citizenship and society that commemorate the foundling of the nation."
Mr O'Connell I have written to them, inviting them to send repre-
sentatives to a department heads meeting where we would be, happy to pursue
the matter Perhaps other committees, such as L C S R. , would like to
come and join in the discussion
Mrs Battin The Suburban Responsibilities Commission has been waiting
until we had a personnel administrator to discuss affirmative action They
meet tomorrow night with him and will discuss who to send to the meeting
Possibly, members of the Personnel Advisory Board should also be involved
Mr O'Connell agreed to inform the Board of the next scheduled meeting
of department heads
Liquor - Chairman Bailey read a request from the Sons of Italy for a One-Day
One-Day liquor license for a benefit dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall
Permit Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request
of the Lexington Lodge #1779 Order of the Sons of Italy for a One-Day
liquor license on Friday, March 26, 1976, for a supper dance at the K of C
to benefit Lexington Little League Baseball ($25 00 license fee )
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Chairman Bailey read a report from the Traffic Safety Committee in Traffic -
response to a request from the Chamber of Commerce that the entrance and Muzzey
exit of the municipal parking lot on Muzzey Street be made an exit only Parking Lot
The committee recommends that no action be taken on the request as it had
been previously designated as Exit Only and it caused an inefficient
operation at the parking lot and also added a significant number of turn-
ing movements to the entrance on Waltham Street In addition, since traffic
is usually stacked up on Waltham Street from Mass Avenue to Vinebrook Road,
and beyond when the light is red, the committee feels it would be a mistake
to add turning movements at the Waltham Street entrance Any addition
would not only create problems at the entrance but could ultimately nega-
tively affect operation of the Mass Avenue and Waltham Street intersection
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recom-
mendation of the Traffic Safety Committee that no action be taken on the
request of the Chamber of Commerce for Exit Only from the parking lot on
Muzzey Street
The Board approved a request from the Lexington Bicentennial Band Cary Hall
for the use of Cary Memorial Hall on Sunday, April 4, 1976, from 3 00 p m.
to 5 00 p.m. The Bicentennial Committee is to be requested to pay the
fees for custodian, policeman and fireman
Chairman Bailey read the annual request from the Greek Orthodox Permit
Church of Cambridge for a 10-mile race
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission
to the Greek Orthodox Church of Cambridge to conduct the 10-mile race
starting at the Minuteman Monument to the Arlington Town line, with
cruiser excort
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recom- Abatements-
mendation of the Director of Public Works/Engineering to abate the follow- Water Bills
ing water bills
Donald Bailey 84 Reed Street $10 00
Nissenbaum 20 Dane Road 22 50
J Sinek 11-13 Fletcher Ave 50 40
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the min- Minutes
utes of the Selectmen's meeting of February 9, 1976
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Auc- Auctioneer
tioneer license for John B Lisle, 60 Tarbell Avenue, expiring March 31, 1977
Chairman Bailey informed the Board that an emergency meeting was Jurors
called on March 4, 1976 at 10 00 a m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room for
the purpose of selecting three jurors, as ordered by the Middlesex Superior
Court Present were Mrs Mary W Miley, Mill Mary R. McDonough, Town Clerk,
and Mrs Eleanor M. McCurdy, Executive Clerk
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the fol-
lowing jurors drawn by Mrs Mary W Miley on March 4, 1976
Harry G MacDonald 25 Blossom Street
Frank P Scolaro, Jr 5 Bruce Road
Sabra W Morton 3 Rolfe Road
Bicycle A letter from Miss Rosamond Hayes regarding a proposed bicycle route
Route was referred to the Town Manager
Mass Ave In response to a letter from Mr Roland B Greeley, President of the
Sidewalk Historical Society, it was agreed to request Mr McSweeney to meet with
Article representatives of the Historical Society and the Lexington Minute Men,
Inc to discuss the Article on the proposed sidewalk on Massachusetts
Avenue
Classifica- Chairman Bailey recommended that Mr Allan F Kenney be appointed a
tion Review member of the Classification Review Board Mr Kenney had previously
Bd. Appt served as the representative of the Board of Selectmen
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it Was voted to appoint Mr
Allan F Kenney a member of the Classification Review Board
MBTA Chairman Bailey informed the Board of a meeting to be conducted by
Meeting the MBTA in Estabrook Hall on Thursday, March 18, at 7 30 p m as a
briefing session on Red Line public hearings, Lexington Area Transit
Improvement Study, and the Lexington Area Transit Study Advisory Com-
mittee, which is being organized under the auspices of the Joint Regional
Transportation Committee to provide local community and private citizen
input into the Lexington Area study
A copy of the MBTA notice is to be sent to the Lexington Transporta-
tion Advisory Committee
Battle Chairman Bailey discussed replacement of the Battle Green Revolu-
Green tionary Monument Estimates have been received of $1,350 for granite;
Memorial $5-6,000 for slate with hand cut lettering
Mr McSweeney In talking with Mr Jaquith, that slate estimate was
from a company in Maine and Historic Districts is interested in talking
with people in Vermont It is up to the Board and Historic Districts
whether it is granite or slate
Chairman Bailey We are interested in getting further information
on slate, and, after Town Meeting, we will have to petition Historic Dis-
tricts for an official opinion
The Board Agreed
Centre Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table a letter,
Village dated February 27, 1976, from Mark Moore, Jr until additional informa-
Street tion is received concerning areas in surrounding towns using Town and
Lights Country street lights
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Upon Motion dulymade
and seconded, it was voted to grant permis- Battle
sion to the Lexington Minute Men, Inc for the use of the Battle Green Green
on April 11, 1976, rain date of April 17, for rehearsal of the battle; Permit
muskets not to be fired.
The Board agreed to refer to Mr McSweeney a letter received from Moon Hill
Mr and Mrs Dempster, 39 Moon Hill Road, concerning the construction Sewer
of the Moon Hill sewer
The Board agreed to recommend to Town Meeting that sessions be Town
held on Mondays and Wednesdays from March 22 through Monday, April 12 Meeting
Mr. O'Connell agreed to give Mrs Battin a list of surrounding
towns that now ban public drinking
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 4-0, by roll Executive
call vote to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Session
the reputation and character of an individual, and for discussing
strategy with respect to collective bargaining
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
10 00 p m.
A true record, Attest
Executive Clerk, Selectmen c'
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