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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT r,
by and among the towns of
BEDFORD, CONCORD, LEXINGTON, AND LINCOLN
Preamble
Whereas:
- The towns of Bedford, Concord, Lexington and Lincoln recognize the
need for and support the concept of cooperative and comprehensive
planning;.,on transportation and growth issues; and
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- The Han$coa aretkcontinues to be affected by the impacts of growth
as evidenced by increases in traffic volumes; and
- The fouretowns wish to retain the characteristics and physical
attributes which distinguish their-region as an attractive and
desirable place to live and work; and
- The communities believe that a formal,mechanism for maintaining
communication, cooperation and implementation of goals is
necessary;
Now therefore, the four towns mutually agree, in accordance with votes of
their respective Boards of Selectmen and Planning-Boards, as follows: .
Section I. Creation of Hanscom Area Traffic Committee..
The towns of Bedford, Concord, Lexington and Lincoln shall form a
permanent committee to- be known as the Hanscom.Area Traffic Committee
(hereinafter referred to as the "Committee"). The Committee shall be
comprised of a Selectman, a member of tthhe Planning Board, and an at-large
member from each town.
The Committee may,_by_a unanimous vote of all member towns, admit
additional contiguous towns which share its concerns and objectives. The
Committee may also invite any person, agency or organization concerned with
traffic and growth issues to participate in its deliberations on a non-voting
basis.
Section II. Purpose and Responsibilities of Committee
The purpose of the Committee shall be to foster improvement of traffic
conditions on roads in the member towns. The responsibilities of the
Committee shall be as follows:
a. To review and comment upon any proposed development project or
roadway alteration which would affect traffic between and through
the member towns; and
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b. To make recommendations to county, state, federal and regional
agencies regarding road related projects in the region; and
c. To press for roadway improvement projects or studies which have been
mutually agreed upon; and
d. To develop and promote measures to balance growth and traffic flow
in the member towns.
The Committee may make recommendations with respect to a given proposal
but may not make binding decisions, commitments or requirements on member
towns except as authorized by them in accordance with applicable statutes or
regulations.
The Committee may recommend consulting services, provided that sufficient
funds therefor have been appropriated or committed by member towns or other
agencies or organizations.
The Committee shall, at its first meeting, adopt rules governing its
general operations. Each town shall have one vote.
To effect the aforementioned purposes, the member towns agree:
To notify county, state, federal, and regional agencies, the Hanscom
Field Advisory Commission, local Chambers of Commerce, and relevant
boards within their communities of the existence and purposes of the
Committee;
- To furnish to the Committee at the earliest possible time all
pertinent information regarding a proposed project which would
affect traffic between and through the member towns, such as the
following: applications, preliminary plans 'environmental
notification forms, notices of hearings, and environmental
assessments or reports.
- That the Hanscom Area Traffic Committee representatives shall assure
that copies of all reports or recommendations of the Committee are
forwarded to the appropriate town boards;
- That Boards of Selectmen shall request that any town board which
takes an action contrary to a recommendation of the Committee shall
report in writing to the Selectmen its reasons for taking such
action.
Section III. Evaluation of Committee
One year after the execution of this agreement, the signatories hereto
shall review and evaluate the performance of the Committee and make
recommendations concerning its future operation.
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Section IV. Amendment of Memorandum
This Memorandum of Agreement may be amended or cancelled at any time by
mutual agreement of all member Boards of Selectmen, and any member town may
withdraw from participation in the Committee upon two months written notice.
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