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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-12-15-BOS-min 510 SELECTMEN'S MEETING December 15, 1975 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, September 15, 1975, at 7 30 p m. Chairman Bailey, Messrs Kenney, Buse, Kassler, and Mrs Battin; Mr O'Connell, Town Manager; Mr Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs McCurdy, Execu- tive Clerk, were present. Jurors At the request of the Town Clerk, the following jurors were drawn Joseph P Reardon 8 Captain Parker Arms Joan L. Turnquist 405 Concord Avenue Florence F Polhamus 81 Blossomcrest Road Chi Chong Wang 7 Young Street Robert W Caterino 12 Cliffe Avenue Scott Winchester 29 Sherman Street Transfer - Mr O'Connell recommended that the Board approve a request for a trans- 1968 Art 5 fer of $1,804 24 to cover the award of damages and expert witness fee in a judgment against the County of Middlesex and Thomas B Brennan, Treasurer, and Kenneth S Thompson and Mary A. Thompson of Lexington. Mr Cohen I requested this action as the money in Article 5 of the June, 1968 Warrant was returned too soon to E & D. This suit was brought because of the Chapter 90 Construction of Lowell Street Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request approval of the Appropriation Committee for a transfer to Article 5 of the June, 1968 Special Town Meeting in the amount of $1,804 24 Transfer - Mr. O'Connell recommended that the Board approve a request for a trans- Account 2925 fer of $450 00 to replace two typewriters, stolen from the Cary Library, Office and to replace one 14-year old typewriter in the Personnel Office Machines Insurance did not cover replacement cost of the Library typewriters and there is also a shortage of available funds for them. One-half the funds necessary to replace the Personnel Office typewriter will be paid by the Town and one-half by a federal grant. By using the balance in the account, we still need $450 00. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request approval of the Appropriation Committee for a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Account 2925-Office Machines-Capital Outlay in the amount of $450 00 Pinard Chairman Bailey read a request from the Conservation Commission for Land - the Board of Selectmen to vote to acquire the 11 22 acre parcel of land Webb St owned by William J and Helen I Pinard, known as Lot 14B on Assessors' Map 54 and shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Webb Street, Lexington, Mass " dated June 3, 1968 The agreed purchase price for this 11 22 acre parcel is $57,000 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to acquire the 11 22 parcel of land owned by William J and Helen I Pinard, known as Lot 14B 51 :1 Selectmen's Meeting December 15, 1975 onAssessors' Annual Town Map 54, as approved under Article 46 of the 1975 u Meeting Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel, requested the Board to sign the Order of Pinard Taking of the Pinard land. Order of Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Order Taking of Taking of a parcel of land, with an award of damages made to Helen I Pinard in the sum of $57,000, shown as an unnumbered lot on Land Court Plan 35798A which plan is filed with Certificate of Title No. 135340 of the Middlesex South Registry District of the Land Court, and which parcel is covered by Certificate of Title No 135340 in Registration Book 806 at Page 190. Mr. Zehner, Town Treasurer, met with the Board to request approval Treasurer - of borrowing $60,000 in anticipation of bonding. Mr. Cohen has completed Pinard negotiations on the Pinard land and bids were requested for acquiring it Land He recommended that it be awarded to the lowest bidder, Shawmut County Bank Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the rec- commendation of the Town Treasurer to borrow $60,000 from the Shawmut County Bank at 4 45 percent, notes to be dated December 31, 1975 and maturing on June 18, 1976 Mr Zenner informed the Board that he would submit his recommenda- tion at a later meeting on the award of bids received on December 12 for Bids printing the 1975 Annual Town Report Mrs Gladys Dratch and members of the Bowman School Association met Bowman with the Board to discuss traffic conditions in the area of the Bowman School School Traffic After discussion, it was voted to approve the following recommenda- tions submitted by the Traffic Safety Committee 1 Crosswalks are to be painted at locations determined by the Engineering Department 2 The Director of Public Works/Engineering is to make arrange- ments for the installation of three "School" signs; two on Philip Road and one on Worthen Road. 3 The School Committee is to be informed of this action and to request that the School Committee consider the installation of a sign at each end of the school driveway notifying motor- ists that it is a driveway and, therefore, closed to traffic; to suggest that the P T A ask the assistance of parents driv- ing children to and from the school and, also, to contact the bus company to alert the drivers regarding the traffic situation. The Board also agreed that to suggest to the School Committee that representatives contact the Traffic Safety Committee to arrange a joint IIImeeting to discuss possible solutions to the traffic problems in the Bowman School area 512 Selectmen's Meeting December 15, 1975 Alden Chairman Baileyread a request from Mr Alden L Webster, 113 North q Webster Street, for permission to allow an underground electrical service to be Electrical connected to his home through the access easement previously granted to Service him under Article 39 of the 1975 Annual Town Meeting A report from the Director of Public Works/Engineering recommended that an alternate route be taken by paralleling the sideline of North street within the public way until it meets the property, and then cross the property to the house Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommendation submitted by the Director of Public Works/Engineering con- cerning underground electrical service to 113 North Street Mr Webster is to be notified to contact Mr McSweeney to discuss the matter Traffic - Chairman Bailey read a letter from Mrs Norman Dahl, Fern Street, re- Mass Ave garding dangerous traffic conditions on Mass Avenue in East Lexington, Taft/Charles and requesting a pedestrian crossing light at Taft Avenue or Charles Street A report from the Traffic Safety Committee stated that warrants could not be met in this area but recommended that crosswalks be painted at loca- tions to be determined by the Engineering Department Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recom- mendations of the Traffic Safety Committee concerning Massachusetts Avenue at Taft Avenue and Charles Street Mr McSweeney was instructed to give priority to painting the crosswalks in this area LCSR Mr Stanley A Brown, Chairman, met with the Board to discuss the Lexington Commission on Suburban Responsibility. Mr. Brown I would like to report that we have discussed broadening the membership to include Concerned Black Citizens of Lexington, the National Organization for Women, the Council of Congregations, Council on Aging, and the Youth Advisory Commission. In order to insure maximum attendance at meetings, a written notice will be mailed at least two weeks in advance, and failure to attend two consecutive meetings will indicate a lack of interest and a letter will be sent to him to this effect Broadening the scope would include problem areas believed to exist in Lexington, such as - human needs, social interaction problems A sub- committee structure could be established to meet frequently to investigate problems when they arise and report to the Selectmen on findings The overall commission would meet quarterly It became apparent that we needed a vehicle for communication and under- standing of separate and interlocking procedures of what we are doing and to ask for interagency human services counsel, public and private, for a vehicle of communication of gaps and overlaps We need a vehicle to get these people together We are going in the direction of keeping in touch with the Mass League of Cities and Towns regarding what other towns have. It would be a general public human service information center, which is basically dis- pensing information and referral for childrens' services. It is frustrating 51 .i Selectmen's Meeting December 15, 1975 when people want to call and they don't know where to begin The number will be quite visible and we will have a campaign to tell the public Chairman Bailey Fundamentally, you are recommending an increase in membership, which is already quite large You lack new modus operandi Mr. Brown Let Me expand on this One thing that is difficult is that at the end of each year there is almost a total turnover of members Perhaps it would help if we stagger members' terms Chairman Bailey We can do our part by making sure that not every- body gets wiped out each year We try to work on the basis of nominations from agencies and, if it looks like a problem for next year, we would pass it on that they aim for continuity on their nominations Does the Board have any suggestions? It seems that this is an appropriate group to be on there; it is already a large list Mr. Busa. In my opinion, they can do as they please but, if it is too large, there would be overlapping of duty. They are recommending approval of another telephone answering service Mr Brown What we hope to provide is one number to involve Mental Health and Re-Place Mr Kenney How much would it cost? Mr Brown Our initial costs are volunteers Mrs Battin The subcommittee will first recommend to the commission and, if the whole commission say 0 K. , we will work out the details Mr Bailey Mr Kenney says that this Board would have to be per- suaded very hard before any money will be coming out Mr Brown It is not our intention to lead you to any specific programs Dr Kessler The Board should endorse the concept that has been pre- sented as I think the commission wishes to address itself to our pressing needs I am looking forward to having a group organized and working on these problems Endorse the concept and wish them well Mr Kenney I agree to endorse the concept and take under advisement as to how the scope is broadened. Mr Bailey Thank you very much We look forward to receiving the formal part of the report Mr Brown retired from the meeting The Board discussed a report from the Director of Public Works/En- Lex Min Man gineering in response to a request from the Lexington Minute Men, Inc Sidewalk for a sidewalk between Munroe Tavern and the Lexington Minute Men Museum Request - so that the tourists will not have to walk in the street when visiting Mass Ave both houses. Alternate #1 proposes that a 6 ft wide bituminous concrete sidewalk be constructed from Percy Road to the driveway of the Sanderson House, at an estimated cost of $12,000 Alternate #2 proposes a 6 ft. wide bituminous concrete sidewalk be constructed from the Munroe Tavern parking area to the driveway of the Sanderson House, at an estimated cost of $4,000. The Board agreed to reserve space in the Warrant for an Article to II/ take care of any easements or other right-of-way problems which might 514 Selectmen's Meeting December 15, 1975 have to be resolved by Town Meeting vote. Mr. McSweeney was requested to discuss the matter with the Lexington Minute Men and to report back to the Board. Y.E L.P Mr Frank Totman, representing Youth Education of Lexington Police, met with the Board Mr Totman We are concerned with the relationship between the Police Department and the community, particularly the youth of Lexington. It has been some length of time since the events surrounding the incident in May on Adams Street Following that incident, the Town's youth were in a tur- moil and wild rumors have been circulating around Town about what did or did not happen, and probably my own involvement is typical of other adults in this situation I spoke to some youths in Town and was accused of being part of the establishment to defend the Police no matter what they did, and was further told that local government would do nothing regardless of what the Police Department did. It seemed an adult was needed if there were legit- imate claims of Police abuse of power, and to keep communications open re- garding unfounded rumors The result was the formation of Y E.L P , the name chosen by young people involved in the organization The name was chosen by youths and it is their presumption of where the problem lies. YELP says it as they feel It is vital to make any criticism of the Police constructive criticism; criticism not only constructive but suppor- tive of the Police for their many fine accomplishments and, at the same time, to seek improvements towards their conflicts Tonight, I am submitting a report which was done by Joanne Frey The report entitled "Lexington Youth and Lexington Police," represents an effort to take a positive approach toward improving what we regard as one of the pressing problem situations in our town After the members of the Board have had an opportunity to review the report, we hope you will see fit to meet again with representatives of our group to discuss its recommendations In particular, we would like to discuss the recommendation of the report in the context of the existing Rules and Regulations of the Police Depart- ment published in 1972 Generally speaking, we believe the present rules and regulations address themselves more to administrative procedures rather than the public policy questions with which the report is concerned, and we would like to see them deal with both these areas of concern It seems likely that the objectives of the report can be realized, in some measure at least, through revisions and amendments of the rules and regulations The report does not make specific recommendations for amendments, but we would hope to discuss specifics in the future with the Selectmen or a Selectmen's committee appointed to review the rules and regulations. The community relations training which the report recommends for police officers is equally important We think this type of training would be the inevita- ble result of adopting new policies and that it is therefore appropriate to consider these recommendations together We appreciate your willingness to review the report and consider its recommendations, and we stand ready to continue the work of which this report represents the beginning. Mr Totman Most of us here are of a generation with respect for the law, and look to the police when serious problems arise I think it fright- ening and upsetting that when I talked to youth that they look upon crime as something they have to live with rather than become involved with the �� ) Selectmen's Meeting December 15, 1975 police. This reduces police effectiveness, and I hope that all of the group on YELP can reverse those attitudes. The report takes a positive approach towards problems in town If the Board will review and meet with represen- tatives of our group to discuss recommendations in the report The 1972 rules of the police department are addressed to revisions and amendments The report doesn't make specifics but we hope to in the future The train- ing of a police officer is important - and to adopt a new policy We appre- ciate your willingness to review the report Mr. Buse Please give copies to the Town Manager, Chief Corr and Town Counsel. Mr. Totman It is our intention to give copies to all boards and com- mittees in town. Mr. Bailey I make it clear to everybody here of my comments. Both the report and Mr. Totman's comments are tangible evidence of very real concern - and did get to me. It is difficult agreeing with philosophical premises and no new facts in the report It comes down fairly heavy on the Selectmen, and I don't think we are as far out of touch with the police as the report implies. I can't find that any Selectman was interviewed when writing this. The re- port is harsh on Chief Corr, and there are inaccuracies and inconsistencies The author of this report may have misrepresented herself to the Chief when he was interviewed - and this leaves a had taste. Since last June, we have had a Community Relations Committee and they have been working hard on some of the problems It is my suggestion that the Selectmen turn over the subject matter to our Community Relations Committee to advise us as to what steps to take I would comment that if an engineer had submitted the report, he would have been given a fat "F " Mr Totman In response, we accept the recommendation that it be turned over to the Community Relations Committee. I am somewhat interested in your comment when you said that the Chief of Police was misrepresented. Would you point out some instances? Mr. Bailey I could - but somebody should take the time to talk to the Chief I have tried to limit my comments and ended up with the suggestion that the Community Relations Committee take over the matter It gets us down to the crux of the thing. Mrs Battin I take exception I feel it is a very thoughtful, thorough piece of research, and for the Selectmen and the townspeople to give considera- tion for inadequacies in reading it I concur strongly with the report that enactment of policy rests with the Selectmen With regard to the three major recommendations in the report, I agree to refer to the Community Relations Committee with 1. Do they really feel it is a problem? 2. If so, come back with suggestions and improvements 3. When it comes to an area of policy that is outside the scope of the committee, for the Selectmen to establish a committee of three, including an established lawyer to look at the rules and regulations It is the Board's responsibility to look into it, and I thank you for the report 51fi Selectmen's Meeting December 15, 1975 Mr. Busa My feeling is similar to what Mr. Bailey said I don't know the reason to submit a report from a two-year law student I grade it like non-factual, and negative report of the Lexington police department, I don't believe YELP and parents involved in YELP believe that policemen are human not 100% perfect - no one walking today is I don't think that people in this community should blame their inability to raise their children to have respect for neighbors, and that they don't have the training taught by elders, and blame it on the police. The policemen all have training and, on a volun- tary basis, they go to school nights; plus the cadet program. They are going to Northeastern, Suffolk Law, and State Community Colleges If this report is the best we can get out of a two-year law student, I can see why Massachusetts is in the trouble it is in Mr Totman As I said, it is an emotional issue that YELP is involved in, and I must take exception I want to say that you and I have been in Town government a long time and we have differed and agreed on the floor of Town Meeting, and I hope you would recognize from this report that there are people in this town who feel about the way the Lexington police department relates to youth in town, and tried to take the moderate approach following the incident in the spring I did talk not only to a large number of kids but two police officials who had reports on the incident, and there was such a wide variation between the two that I felt something was wrong I am not saying the youth or police were totally wrong There may have been inade- quacies if I had written it I would not have done it that way. There are concerned people in this town about the police department and I would hope we could sit down as responsible people and come up with a solution that would improve the police department and the life in this town If you want specific incidents, and sworn statements, not from kids but from 70 year olds, I can give them to you. Chairman Bailey Thank you. I think you have heard enough to know that there are differences of opinion on this Board I would comment that the thing that depressed me about this, particularly in my view, was that it ended up adding to the problem. I don't think we are going to get there with this report. Dr Kessler I don't view this as a negative report, as Mr Busa does, but mainly a positive report and a meaningful evidence of concerns - which I also share. I do agree with the philosophical premise by and large; however, I am not ready to accept the recommendations as I feel they need further study There is a gap between what some residents and the police depart- ment say There is a pressing need for a solution of conflict I don't think that the Community Relations Committee is set up to review the police manu- al even if the Board says they want them to, I don't think this is what we want to do. We are set up to address the problem of police and community relations and will do it with special meetings I say, publicly, I would like members of YELP and others to be concerned about some of the ancillary problems and to come to Community Relations Committee meetings on other matters. it is important to take measured steps and finally come to a solution To do that, I think members of Yelp have to get to know our style and be satisfied to go one step at a time, and I think 5:11 Selectmen's Meeting December 15, 1975 we can resolve some of these problems You can't come to one meeting and expect to have good philosophical discussions after only that one meeting Mr Kenney I understand the concern and am sympathetic with it We ended up with an indictment of the police department, and I am not impressed. It is not a full professional job; it has unsubstantiated allegations and conclusions It is not of specific competency for review by this Board, and I concur with Mr Bailey to refer it to the Community Relations Com- mittee with the exception of the police manual, as the Committee is set up for public relationship If it is then determined to look at the rules and regulations, we would suggest we look at it again with our professionals Mr O'Connell I would comment on references to the Town Manager and the police department and say that statements in the report on his inade- quate irresponsibility are not based on any statements from the Town Manager Mr Cohen to Mr Totman I would like clarification, please When you made your report, you said that Joanne Fray, Lexington resident, had written this She is a law student at Northeastern and is working under the supervision of Eric Lund. It would be helpful to know if she is a volunteer or Joane Fray, co-op student, being paid. Mr Totman To my knowledge, as a volunteer she agreed to undertake the study To my knowledge, she is not involved. Mr Cohen. My firm hires Northeastern students and they are paid to research. If that is the case, I would like to know Mr. Bailey To summarize the Board's opinion - 1 We agree that you and we have not heard the last of this report 2. We are referring the subject matter to the Community Relations Committee for guidance 3. As far as specific comments in the report, that is best left to the individuals Joanne Fray Will the Community Relations Committee consider having policy made up for the police? Dr. Kessler We will have a special meeting of the Committee and de- cide with you how we are going to approach it The Community Relations Com- mittee will need a copy of the report. Mr. Kenney The meeting will be more broad-based. Dr. Kessler There will be more than one meeting Our next meeting is scheduled for January 15 and our agenda is set to discuss Articles in the warrant of interest to youth in Lexington, such as a proposed no public drinking law, recreation study, Re-Place At that meeting, we will set the agenda on Youth/Lexington Police Mr. Totman retired from the meeting Mr. O'Connell recommended that the Board sign the 1975 State Census 1975 Certification. State Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the form sub- Census mitted by Secretary Guzzi, certifying the number of residents of Lexington according to the 1975 State Census as 32,477 518 Selectmen's Meeting December 15, 1975 Buss an - Mr O'Connell recommended that the Board refer the letter from Mr g 9 Bicycle Julian Bussgang, 43 Peacock Farm Road, to the Traffic Safety Committee Path and the Recreation Committee, regarding the feasibility of a bicycle/ pedestrian path in the Peacock Farm/Bowman School area. The Board agreed Bos.Edsn Mr O'Connell informed the Board that Boston Edison Company has re- Trans- quested assistance in the selection of an area to store transformers. former They have suggested storing them on Bedford Street in front of the Tennis Storage Club, Wood Street and Minuteman Park He recommended that he and Mr. McSweeney pursue the question of whether the Town can assist and, also, to suggest the possibility of using part of the sanitary landfill at Hartwell Avenue If resolved, he will bring to the Board a proposed lease arrangement with Boston Edison The Board agreed with Mr O'Connell's recommendation. Hanscom Mr. O'Connell discussed a request from the Governor's Hanscom Task Task Force Force for payment of $360 00 as Lexington's share of office expenses. Funds had been obtained from CETA for staffing, and the space is free Mr Kenney recommended approval of the expenditure from the $2,000 which had been included in Account 1090, in accordance with the Town's agreement to share in expenses Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the expenditure of $360 00 from Account 1090 Transporta- The Board Discussed nominees for appointment to the Transportation tion Advis Advisory Committee. Committee Chairman Bailey We have received letters from interested citizens, and the Planning Board is polling the Design Advisory Committee for nominees. Dr Kassler I suggest that we appoint the four people who have written and expressed interest but to continue to look for others They could meet and report back to the Selectmen. The Board agreed and Dr Kassler is to convene the first meeting Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the fol- lowing members of the Transportation Advisory Committee; Mrs Joyce Hals 14 Vinebrook Road Mrs Katherine Menand 65 Sherburne Road Mrs. Thelma Marin 68 Colony Road Mrs. Frayda Cooper 50 Asbury Street Election Mrs Sandra Shaw, League of Women Voters, met with the Board to request Day and reconsideration of changing the Town Election Day from March 1 to March 8 I President because of the Presidential Primary being held on March 2, 1976 She ex- Primary pressed the League's concern for the additional workload for the Town Clerk. The Board took the matter under advisement ' Precinct Chairman Bailey read a letter from the Town Clerk regarding the elim- Registra- ination of precinct registrations prior to the Annual Election on March 1, tions 1976 and requesting that all registrations be conducted in the Town Clerk's office j1Q9 Selectmen's Meeting December 15, 1975 Town Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the o Clerk's request to eliminate precinct registrations and to conduct all registrations prior to March 1, 1976 in the Town Clerk's office. The Board discussed the need for additional voting machines on March Voting 1 and March 2 and it was agreed to write to the City of Waltham requesting Machines the possibility of a loan of six machines. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the re- Sewer quest of the Director of Public Works/Engineering to sign the following Construc. Orders for Construction of Sewer Orders - Moon Hill Road, abutting the premises of Lots 1 and 29 on the Moon Hill Assessors' plans; to be recorded in compliance with the vote taken at the Annual Town Meeting held on March 17, 1975 Pleasant Street, abutting the premises designated as Lot 14/61 Pleasant on the Assessors' plans; to be recorded in compliance with the Street vote taken at the Annual Town Meeting held on March 17, 1975 Chairman Bailey read the list of applications for renewal of Common 1976 Victualler licenses Common Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the 1976 Victuallers Common Victualler licenses, subject to periodic inspection by the Dir- ector of Public Health, as follows Bellino's Bakery Mario's Hayden Skating Rink Alexander's Pizza Sutton Place, Inc Minuteman Restaurant Peter's Delicatessen Pewter Pot Chairman Bailey read an application from Lexington Chalet, Inc. , Innkeeper 440 Bedford Street, for renewal of the Innkeeper license Lex Chalet Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the 1976 Innkeeper license for Lexington Chalet, Inc Later on, after discussion in Executive Session, the Board agreed to held this license pending a meeting with the owner on December 17 Mr. McSweeney discussed replacement of the existing marble tablet on Revolution- the Battle Green Revolutionary Monument with a granite tablet, at an ary Monument estimated cost of $1,200. The Board agreed that Mr. McSweeney is to present this proposal to the Historic Districts Commission for approval of the location of the project The Board discussed the list of streets to be submitted for approval INTENT TO of the 1976 Annual Town Meeting Lay Out Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted the intention to Streets lay out the following streets 520 • Selectmen's Meeting December 15, 1975 Construc- CONSTRUCTION STREETS tion Sts. Crescent Rodd 1100 feet from Watertown Street to Green Lane Briggs Road 380 feet from Crescent Road to end Great Rock Rd 350 feet from Crescent Road to end Subdivi- SUBDIVISION STREETS sion Sts Hartwell Place 660 feet from Hartwell Avenue to end Brookwood Road 726 feet from Grant Street to end Fairfield Drive 600 feet from Brookwood Road to end. Mass League Mrs Battin distributed to the Board copies of the report from the Hum.Servs Arlington Committee on Vandalism. Lex Rep Mrs. Battin discussed the National Health and Redevelopment Act and informed the Board that the Mass League of Cities of Towns recommended that there be municipal input She recommended that Jeff Shaw, Administra- tive Assistant, be designated as Lexington's representative to work with the League on alcoholism, mental health and public health Mr O'Connell had no objection and agreed that Jeff Shaw is to be Lexington's representative M.V M.H Mrs Battin informed the Board that Mystic Valley Mental Health now has 24-hour service for mental health emergencies and they are investi- gating a voluntary staff to serve under their aegis A meeting will be arranged with the Drug Advisory Committee soon to discuss the matter. The Board agreed not to meet on Monday, December 29, 1975 Executive Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public, might adversely affect the public security, the financial interest of the Town, or the reputation of a person After discussion of matters of financial interest and litigation, it was voted to go out of Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 11 00 p m. A true record, Attest: , r Ea(ecutive Clerk, Selectme