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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
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June 7, 1971
The meeting started at 7 30 p.m. and was held im Cary Hall for the
purpose of giving the citizens an opportunity to express their feel-
ings on the issue of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War. The list
of speakers is as follows
NAME REMARKS
J. Keith Butters Spoke in opposition
Patricia A. Swanson Spoke in favor
Louis DiNapoli Spoke in favor
Mary Shunney Spoke in favor
Bob Jackman Spoke in favor
Frank Sandy Spoke in opposition
Arthur Kaledin Spoke in opposition
Nancy Earsy Spoke in opposition
Charles LaMantia Spoke in opposition
Elizabeth Williams Withdrew
Stillman Williams Spoke in opposition
Paul Plasse Spoke in favor
Roger Dingman Withdrew
Dr. Morton A. Medoff Spoke in opposition
Daniel Small Spoke in opposition
Fr. John Crowley Did not speak
Glenn Jones Spoke in favor
M. Chandler Crocker, 2nd Spoke in favor
Arthur Liebman Spoke in opposition
Sarah Hornig No position on weekend but 'felt an
effort should be made to solve
the problem of ending the war.
Oliver Selfridge Spoke in opposition
Norma McGavern Spoke in opposition
David Epstein Spoke in opposition
Erna Fekete Supports the -Board on the basis
that people in this country
should obey any decision made
on the basis that this is the
only country in the world that
you have the right to vote to
change any decisions or laws.
Anne Webster Spoke in opposition
Gloria Brackett Spoke in fpyor
John Maguire Spoke in opposition
Dr. Donald Taylor Spoke in opposition
Dr. Angelo Laudini Withdrew
Carl Bastress Spoke in opposition
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' Frank Michelman Spoke in opposition
Martin Small Spoke in opposition
Dan Fenn Spoke in opposition
Major Gerard Devlin Spoke in favor
Greg Baldwin Spoke in favor
Fr Edward J Gaudette Did not speak
Ru:,sell Corkum Did not speak
Roert Beattie Spoke in opposition
Bill Reed Did not speak
Dotglas Ross Spoke in opposition
Herbert Glucksman Spoke in opposition
Altert Szabo (withdrew)
Berjamin J Mayo, Jr Spoke in favor
ReN Herbert Adams Efforts should be made by all to
solve our differences and come
back as one to face the bigger
problems that surround us.
Christopher Gregory Spoke in opposition
Daoid Lehman Is from California and spoke on
unity
Individual members of the Board of Selectmen made comments regard-
inc the issue and the statements made The Board then voted to
resume its meeting in the Bird Room
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Bird
Room, Cary Memorial Building, on Monday evening, at 10 22 p.m
Chairman Cataldo, Messrs Kenney, Bailey and Buse, Mrs Riffin; Mr
O'Connell , Town Manager; and Mrs. McCurdy, Executive Clerk were
present
The Chairman read a request from Mr Donald Gillespie, head of
the Music Department of Lexington Schools, requesting permission
to conduct an outdoor band concert on the Visitors' Center property
on Sunday, June 13, 1971 from 2 00 p.m to 4 00 p.m
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant per- Permit
mission to Mr Gillespie to conduct an outdoor band concert on the
Visitors' Center property on Sunday, June 13, 1971 from 2 00 p.m
to 4 00 p.m., subject to the rules and regulations of the Acting
Superintendent of Public Works.
The Chairman read a letter from Dr Wilkinson, 43 Woodland Road,
retarding the present parking situation on Massachusetts Avenue
beiween Depot Square and Meriam Street which he feels is unneces-
sarily hazardous The narrowing of the street at this point by the
current location of the curb creates a confusing, dangerous and Center
dirtratting obstacle to traffic heading away from the center; the Traffic
adcitional constriction of the roadway by parked cars serves to
' slaw traffic as well as compromising visibility at both corners for
cars attempting to enter Massachusetts Avenue Dr Wilkinson hopes
this dangerous bottleneck can be removed
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the
matter to the Traffic Committee for a recommendation
The Chairman read a request from Mr Anthony Fabrizio for an
extension of the Town sewer system to service his lot at No 127
Fabrizio Pollen Road
Sewer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the
Request request to the Town Engineer for a report based on the policy
decision of the Board on May 17, 1971 that the Town Engineer was
authorized to approve sewer extensions to private contractors on
an individual basis
The Board agreed to hold the Traffic Committee reports for a
Traffic future meeting, regarding the bicycle path on Massachusetts Avenue,
Reports and the proper language for amendments to traffic rules and regu-
lations on Reed Street, Grant Street and Crosby Road
Cert of Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to certify
incorp the character of Peter G Talmage, 8 Linmoor Terrace, "Student
Competitions on Relevant Engineering, Inc "
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the
Guides recommendation of Rev Handley, Director of Guides, and re-appoint
Peter Harvell, 131 Burlington Street, and Scott Collard, 92 Hill
Street, as Guides of the Town of Lexington for a term expiring
April 1 , 1972
The Chairman read an invitation from the Burlington Board of
Selectmen to participate in a discussion relative to the Route 3
Burlington land development on June 17, 1971 in the Burlington Town Hall at
Route 3 8 00 p .m
Mr Kenney and Mr Busa agreed to attend, also Mr. O'Connell
Mrs Riff in If they want to have a more convenient date for
more members to attend, we could request they check with us for an
alternative date
The Chairman agreed to talk with the Burlington Board
The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington Lodge of Elks
No 2204 requesting permission to use the Green on Monday, June 14,
1971 at 7 00 p.m for observance of Flag Day, at which time an
Flag award will be presented to a Lexington resident for his patriotism
Day and outstanding work with the youth of Lexington; also, a flag will
be presented to the Town
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant per-
mission to the Lexington Lodge of Elks No 2204 for Flag Day
ceremonies on the Battle Green on Monday, June 14, 1971 at
7 00 p.m.
The Board agreed to send regrets at being unable to attend be-
cause of the Special Town Meeting being held on that evening
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Execu-
tive Session for the purpose of discussing, deliberating or voting on
matt-mss which, if made public, might adversely affect the public Executive
security, the financial interests of the Town or the reputation of a Session
person
After discussion of matters of personnel and financial interest
to the Town, it was voted to go out of Executive Session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
114'5 p.m
A true record, Attest
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Executive Clerk, Selectmen
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