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EXECUTIVE SESSION
May 18, 2009
PRESENT: Chairman Cohen, Mrs. Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Manz and Mr. Burnell; Mr.
Valente, Town Manager, and Ms. Chabot, Assistant to the Executive Clerk.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call to go in to executive session
to discuss litigation and the filing of a criminal complaint, with no intent to return to open
session.
Route 128 Noise Barrier
Mr. Valente reported on the status of the noise barrier onRoute 128. The subcontractor walked
off the job because he was not being paid. The winning bidder for the job has gone into
bankruptsy. The Town is in contact with the State Highway Department. Work has now
resumed.
VFW
Chief Corr updated the Selectmen on recent complaints regarding the VFW. He asked for
clarification on liquor license regulations and for guidance on enforcement. Mr. Manz offered to
write a report to be made available in the next two weeks.
Newton Resident
Chief Corr reported that a person of interest was approached by the Bank Robbery Task Force
and fled. A chase ensued which ended on Reed Street. Lexington Police Officers and State
Police arrived. The man waved a handgun and was instructed several times to drop his weapon.
When the man pointed his firearm at officers, they feared for their safety and the safety of others.
They fired their weapons striking the man twice. The man was arrested, transported to Lahey
Clinic, and treated for superficial gun shot wounds.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:15 p.m.
A true record; Attest:
Diana B. Chabot
Assistant to the Executive Clerk