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SELECTMEN'S MEETING ,
August 8, 1988
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
August 8, 1988, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building,
at 7:30 p.m. . Chairman Smith, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney;
Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs. Snow, Executive
Clerk, were present.
CONSENT AGENDA
ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSES, W. R. GRACE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify the poll
vote on July 28, 1988, to approve the application of W.R. Grace Company
(RAEDACC) for One Day Liquor License on August 4, 1988, for a farewell
party at 55 Hayden Avenue for an employee.
COMMITMENTS, WATER & SEWER CHARGES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
commitment of the following charges:
Cycle 9 Water Charges, August, 1988 $55,913.30
Sewer Charges, July, 1988 Final Bills $ 1,520.20
Water Charges, July, 1988 Final Bills $ 1,464.51
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer to the
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee the request of Erna Lreene, 25 Bridge
Street, for continuance of one way traffic regulation on Bridge Street
and to request the Committee to give its recommendations on the
effectiveness of the 6-month trial of the regulation.
SEWER SYSTEM REHAB CONTRACT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute
Contract #87-1, Sewer System Rehabilitation, as approved by the Board of
Selectmen on May 9, 1988. Endorsement of the contract was voted subject
to approval of Town Counsel as to form.
STREET LIGHTING
Peter Kovner, Myla Kabat-Zinn, and John Frey, Chairman, D.A.C. ,
were present for discussion of street lighting and the potential
changeover to sodium vapor fixtures as proposed by the Boston Edison
Company, as each incandescent or mercury vapor lamp becomes faulty.
Mr. Eddison noted that the issue had been brought to his attention
by Mrs. Kabat-Zinn at a meeting of the East Lexington Association last
spring and had been referred to the Design Advisory Committee, which
felt that street lighting merits attention in terms of design. This
subject will be covered in the Design Guidelines to be developed in the
near future.
He saw the need to address economic and conservation aspects of
Edison's ongoing replacement plan.
Mr. White was asked to explore these factors and to report on
alternative lighting which could be considered. Mr. Eddison suggested
that the Board would benefit from a night-time tour to observe the
existing varied types of lighting for a comparison of the visual impact
of each type.
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Mrs. Smith agreed on the need for the Board to become informed on mar
the issues involved before a direction is decided upon.
Mr. White referred to an experiment in the early 80's whereby
street lights on Highland Avenue were replaced by sodium lights, which
are now being installed in most new developments in the Town. Of the
3,337 lights in Town, 132 are high pressure sodium and the rest
incandescent or mercury vapor. He said he has learned that there are
alternatives to replacement of faulty lamps with sodium lights.
Mr. McSweeney, noting the interest of the Lexington Center
Committee in street lighting, recommended that that Committee be
involved in the explorations.
Mr. Frey reported on D.A.C. discussion of lighting, with members of
the L.C.C. present, and said that his committee will continue to work in
coordination with the L.C.C. on the matter.
Mrs. Smith agreed that a tour of the Town was indicated and asked
that the D.A.C. suggest appropriate routes. She felt that the Police
Dept. , in the interest of public safety, and the Planning Board also be
consulted, when the matter is considered.
Mrs. Kabat-Zinn said she was very pleased that the Selectmen will
be working with the D.A.0 on the issue and suggested individual
observation, prior to the tour, by Board members as to the contract of
different lighting types.
She asked for consideration of a moratorium on potential
changeovers during the review period.
Mr. White said that he will meet with Edison representatives in the
near future in an effort to address changes in the existing replacement ammo
plan.
Mrs. Kabat-Zinn, Mr. Kovner and Mr. Frey were thanked for their
attendance and for the information presented.
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 - 0, with Mr.
Eddison abstaining due to his absence at the meeting, to approve the
minutes of the meeting on July 11, 1988, and voted 4 - 0 to approve, as
presented, the minutes of June 24, 1988.
NATIONAL PARK PLANNING STUDY GROUP
Mr. Eddison reported on a call to him from Loren McKean, National
Park Planner, on August 3rd, and Mr. McKean's request for formation of a
Park Planning Study Group which he felt would help to avoid a repetition
of conflict on the final park plans as had occurred with the preliminary
plan. He suggested inclusion in each town group of neighbors,
organizations with historical interest, representatives of Town
government, and of the Park Service and Massport and that groups from
the three involved towns coordinate their efforts. Mr. McKean also
recommended that a regional group be formed.
Mr. Eddison gave a rundown on the plans of Lincoln and Concord
regarding formation of their town committees and noted the interest in
the Master Plan for the Park of Congressmen Atkins and Markey and
Senators Kennedy and Kerry, as evidenced in a letter from Congressman
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Mr. Eddison suggested formation of an ad hoc Lexington task force
made up on neighbors, historical organizations such as the Lexington
Minute Men and Town representation by Selectmen, Planning Board,
Conservation Commission and Hanscom Field Commission representatives.
He felt that the ad hoc group should work through HATS II, rather than
adding another committee. He noted that the Park Service would also
like to have Massport and Air Force involvement. Mr. Eddison asked for
suggestions as to how to address the request of the Park Service and
indirectly from Washington through our legislators who had advocated
Town involvement.
Mrs. Smith agreed with Mr. Eddison regarding the composition of the
ad hoc committee and saw benefit in taking advantage of HATS II's skills
and experience. She noted that this was the first time the Park Service
has requested involvement of the Towns.
Mr. White reported that Concord and Lincoln appeared to be very
open to the inter-town relationship proposed, but would prefer to handle
local issues in-house.
Mr. Eddison suggested quick response to the August 8 letter from
Washington, informing the Legislators that the Town is moving in the
direction suggested, but without any specifics about who is to be
appointed.
Mr. White will inform the Hayward Avenue residents of the Town's
ilino continuing efforts to work on their behalf with respect to possible land
takings proposed by the Park Service.
PUBLIC HEARING, 1775 WINE & SPIRIT SHOP
Mrs. Smith opened a public hearing on the petition of William
Greene, 1775 Wine & Spirit Shop for relocation of premises of his
package store to 27 Depot Square and read the Legal notice, published in
the Lexington Minute Man on July 21, 1988.
Mr. Green, owner, explained that on November 30th his current lease
at 1775 Mass. Avenue will expire and increase significantly in rent
costs. He felt that the move to 27 Depot Square was his best option and
saw no problem with parking since the new location has parking equal to
that of the existing location. He referred to a letter to the Board
dated 7/28/88, from John W. Maloney, Depositors Trust Co. , expressing
concern with increased parking impact and requesting Police coverage of
the Bank's customer parking spaces. Mr. Maloney also referred to Bank
owned spaces now leased by the Town for public parking, which he felt
might have to be reclaimed if parking problems are exacerbated. Mr.
Greene noted that in an August 4th letter, the Bank had clarified its
position, but still requested traffic and parking control near the Bank.
Mr. White noted the benefit to the Town of the 17 bank-owned spaces
being leased.
Mr. Dailey felt the question of possible loss of these spaces
should be addressed and suggested a Police detail to monitor the spaces
in front of the bank, as requested.
pow Mr. White felt that the high costs of details would be prohibitive
but had requested extra Police Dept. attention to the situation, which
has seemed to have been effective. He will look into allowing parking
in LEXPRESS bus spaces near the bank to accommodate additional parking
after LEXPRESS hours.
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There being no further comment, Mrs. Smith declared the hearing Imo
closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of J.E.G. Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a 1775 Wine & Spirit Shop,
1775 Mass. Avenue, for relocation of premises to 27 Depot Square,
Lexington, on or about November 1, 1988.
PUBLIC HEARING, VERSAILLES RESTAURANT, EXTENSION OF PREMISES
Mrs. Smith opened a public hearing on the application of Isaac
Dray, Versailles Restaurant, for extension of premises during the summer
months to accommodate outdoor dining and service of liquor on the
sidewalk in front of the restaurant and read the legal notice, published
in the Lexington Minute-Man on July 28, 1988.
Mr. Dray noted that outside dining during warm weather has been
permitted by the Town during the past 6 years. He reported that an
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Inspector had informed him that
he could not continue this practice without ABCC approval, despite his
permit from the Town and was advised to follow prescribed ABCC
procedures to authorize the outside operation.
Design Advisory Committee and Lexington Center Committee
endorsements of the practice was noted. There being no further
comments, Mrs. Smith declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of Versailles Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Versailles Restaurant
for extension of premises at 1777 Massachusetts Avenue. to permit
seasonal dining and service of liquor at five tables on the sidewalk Immo
area in front of the restaurant from April 1, to October 31, yearly,
subject to conditions imposed by the Board of Selectmen on March 21,
1988.
WARRANT, STATE PRIMARY ELECTION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the
Warrant to the 1988 State Primary Election, called for September 15,
1988, with polling hours from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PINE MEADOWS COMMITTEE DISSOLVED
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to dissolve the
Advisory Committee on Pine Meadows, effective immediately.
Mrs. Smith praised the outstanding work of the Committee and the
extensive information provided to the Town on alternative plans for
development of the Pine Meadows land.
Mr. Eddison noted that the Charge to the Committee had been well
fulfilled and that if an additional advisory committee is needed, it
will be created in the future when that need arises.
LEXPRESS ROUTE CHANGE
Mr. White referred to the request of the Transportation Advisory
Committee for three minor changes to certain LEXPRESS routes, which will
improve service and provide a safer system for bus users. He asked for
approval of the changes so that reprinting of the LEXPRESS map can be
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
following changes in LEXPRESS routing:
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Route #1 - Eliminate Mason Street U-turn
Route #2 - Add Concord Avenue (from Waltham to Spring Streets, to
Hayden Avenue, to Waltham Street)
Route #3 - Delete right on Spring Street, Concord Avenue and turn
on Benjamin Road
Route #8 - Add service on Solomon Pierce Road to Butterfield Road,
turning at circle and returning by same route to Maple
Street.
FEE BOOKLET
Mr. White referred to the Fee Booklet which had been distributed,
prepared by Staff in his office, which listed fees and an introduction
explaining the user fee program, reasons for its implementation, a
policy statement on procedures to be followed.
Mr. White asked for comments on the contents and form of the
booklet.
Mr. Eddison felt that it was an excellent idea but that the
introduction should be redrafted before distribution to the public. He
offered to work with Mrs. Smith and Mr. White on the revisions.
Board members agreed that it would be appropriate to periodically
examine fee amounts and to increase them when necessary.
Mr. White asked for consideration of the recreation of the
min Alternative Tax Committee, whose 1983 report had recommended a user fee
program, noting that many of the Committee's other recommendations had
been implemented as well.
MWRA HARBOR TOUR
Mr. Eddison reported on the August 4th Harbor Tour sponsored by the
MWRA, which he and DPW staff members had attended. He had found the
trip very enlightening and had been told that although there is hope for
the harbor, it is very stressed. Future trips are being planned for the
Fall and Mr. Eddison urged participation by others in the Town.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 0 to go into
Executive Session for discussion of matters of land acquisition and
litigation with the intent to resume open session only to adjourn or to
continue the meeting to another time, if deemed necessary.
Following the return to open session, Mrs. Smith noted the need for
the Board to meet later in the week for discussion of matters of land
negotiation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn the
meeting, to be continued on August 11, 1988, in the Selectmen's Meeting
Room, at 7:30 a.m.
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August 11, 1988 1.
An adjourned session of the August 8, 1988 meeting of the Board of
Selectmen was convened at 7:30 a.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room Town
Office Building by Chairman Smith. Town Manager Richard White was also
present.
Motion was made to continue the meeting on Friday, August 12, 1988,
in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Buildi g, at 7:30 a.m.
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August 12, 1988 61-1
An adjourned session of the August 8, 1988 meeting of the Board of
Selectmen was convened at 7:30 a.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room,
Town Office Building, by Chairman Smith. Town Manager, Richard White,
was also present.
Motion was made to continue the meeting on Monday, August 15, 1988,
in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 a.m.
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August 15, 1988
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An adjourned session of the August 8, 1988, meeting of the Board of
Selectmen was held on Monday, August 15, 1988, in the Selectmen's
Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 a.m. Chairman Smith, Mr.
Eddison, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town
Counsel; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. Atty. Tom Spera, of
Palmer & Dodge also attended the meeting. Mr. Dailey joined the meeting
later.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3-0 by roll call
vote, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Eddison, Mr. McSweeney, to go into Executive
Session for discussion of land negotiations, with no intent to resume
open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 8:45
a.m.
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August 23, 1988
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Tuesday,
August 23, 1988, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building,
at 7:40 a.m. Chairman Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney;
Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel, Mrs. Snow, Executive
Clerk, were present.
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve, as
presented the minutes of Selectmen's Meetings on July 11, July 13, July
14, July 25 (Executive Session) , 1988.
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSERVATION RESTRICTION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute a
Conservation Restriction over Lot 15, Pheasant Brook Estates, 28 Solomon
Pierce Road, DEQE File No. 201-201.
THEATRE LICENSES
WIN Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
applications of Sack Theatre's Inc. for Sunday and Weekday Theatre
Licenses for Cinema I and Cinema II, 1794 Massachusetts Avenue, to
expire on August 31, 1989.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 0 by roll call
vote, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, to go into
Executive Session for discussion of matters of land negotiation, with no
intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 8:31
a.m.
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Executive Clerk
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August 29, 1988 a'
A regular meeting
of the Board of Selectmdn was held on Monday,
August 29, 1988, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building,
at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Smith, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. White, Town
Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. Mr. Cohen, Town
Counsel, and Selectmen Marshall arrived later in the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING, BOSTON EDISON, MINUTEMAN LANE CONDUIT
Mrs. Smith opened a public hearing on the petition of Boston Edison
Company for permission to install conduit in Minute Man Lane. She read
an August 5, 1988, memo from the Director of Public Works describing the
proposal and recommending approval.
Carol McManus, representing the Edison Company, explained that the
work is necessary to change overhead service to 15 Minute Man Land to
underground electric service.
There being no further comments in favor or in opposition, Mrs.
Smith declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition, plan and orders of Boston Edison Company for the purpose of a
grant of location for approximately seven feet of conduit in Minute Man
Lane, northerly approximately 585 feet northeast of Battle Green Road.
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SPRING STREET TRAFFIC ISSUES
Mr. White referred to the application to the Board of Appeals of
Boston Properties for Special Permit with Site Plan review for
additional development of its facility at 191 Spring Street and outlined
features of the proposal. The hearing is scheduled for September 8th.
Robert Bowyer, Planning Director, was present to report on the
commitments of Boston Property relative to traffic issues and the
granting of a conservation easement over the 3.6 acre residential
portion of its property, if the Special Permit is granted.
Mr. Bowyer noted that the Planning Board's recommendations would
differ only slightly from the Boston Property offering and that these
changes are continuing to be the subject of negotiation with Boston
Properties. The Planning Board's written report dated 8/31/88 to the
Board of Appeals, in draft form, was reviewed. Mr. Bowyer outlined the
Board's recommendations which concluded that the developers should be
allowed to build within their permitted floor area ratio limits,
provided measures are taken to mitigate the impacts of the development.
Mr. Bowyer referred to the February, 1988 decision of the Board of
Appeals on the proposal by Raytheon which included traffic improvement
measures and noted that the Boston Properties proposal dovetails with
measures taken by Raytheon. He added that this would be the first time
that a Traffic Management Plan, including a specific trip-reduction
program, leaving choices to the Town, will have been submitted and saw
it as an encouraging sign. Other area firms such as Beal Company, W.R.
o••• Grace, as well as Raytheon will be setting up coordinated programs which
will be a model to companies in other Towns.
Mrs. Smith observed that great progress has been made when
companies are conscious of total area traffic situations rather than
just the impact of their individual facility.
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She was pleased with the set-up of goal's present in the Traffic
Management plan and applauded the fact that the Town will have control of "
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traffic mitigating measures, funded by the developer.
Jacqueline Davison, South Lexington Association, noted lunch time
traffic mid-day, in addition to a.m./p.m. traffic peaks and asked that
thought be given to provision of a cafeteria in the new addition.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the
Town Manager to continue negotiations with Boston Properties on the
mitigating measures recommended by the Planning Board and on an increase
in its financial commitment to traffic improvement.
It was also voted to allow Boston Properties to use various public
ways associated with its application if Planning Board requirements are
met and the Town Manager's negotiations produce results that are in the
best interest of the Town.
PINE MEADOWS
Mr. White noted that on Friday, at the Registry of Deeds, Moore
Homes, Inc. will be offered a check for the purchase of the Pine Meadows
land.
He reported on issues relative to bonding of the funds and
restrictions now imposed under the Tax Reform Act. He noted that
bonding of over Flo million in one year would be subject to a
significantly higher non-municipal rate of tax. The Act would also
prohibit the leasing with a profit incentive clause, of any land bonded
since 1986.
Regarding the operation of the Golf Course, he had previously aro
proposed to engage a management firm which would operate the course on a
long term basis and would share with the Town the profits realized.
The Tax Reform Act would prohibit sharing of profits by a separate
entity under a profit incentive contract, which would mean that the Town
would be responsible for all debits and credits and would pay the
management firm a guaranteed amount. He suggested that Town Meeting be
asked to approve the establishment of an Enterprise fund for this
purpose.
Mr. White said he would like to see the appointment of a Committee
as soon as possible to review issues relative to the operation and
management of the golf course. He listed a number of possible
candidates for the committee, which would be headed by Joan Halverson,
Recreation Director and himself.
He felt it to be important to gear up no in preparation for Spring
'89 and will provide information of progress with the R.F.P. process in
the near future.
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve, as
presented, the minutes of Selectmen's Meetings on August 8, August 11,
August 12, 1988 and the minutes of the Executive Session on July 25,
1988.
RESIGNATIONS
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
resignation of Webb Sussman from the Transportation Advisory Committee,
effective as of September 1, 1988, and of Kenneth B. Arnold from the
Cable TV & Communications Committee■ effective immediately.
The Board acknowledged, with thanks, the effort and hard work of
both while members of their committees.
CONSENT AGENDA
USE OF BATTLE GREEN
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
request of Lexington Minute Men, Inc. for use of the Battle Green on
October 2, 1988, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. for the public installation of
Officers.
It was also voted to extend permission to use the Green on Sunday
afternoons in September and October for presentation by the Minute Men
of Living History depictions.
PROCLAMATION, STATUE OF FRATERNITY
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a
Proclamation in acknowledgement of the rededication and restoration of
the Statue of Fraternity in Meaux, France.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute
Contract #88-15 for Replacement of the Skylight at the,Muzzey Senior
Center in the amount of $75,000.
ABATEMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
abatement of the following charges: Water Charges, $477.64; Sewer
Charges, $762.56; Demand Charges, $7.00.
COMMITMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
Commitment of Street Opening Permit Fees, in the amount of $50.00.
EXTENSION OF HOURS, SHERATON-LEXINGTON INN
Action on the request of Sheraton-Lexington Inn for extension of
hours of operation under its liquor license on New Year's Eve, was
tabled pending exploration as to whether special police details are
needed to monitor after hour operations. The item was removed from the
agenda without prejudice.
CHAPTER 90
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute a
Memorandum of Agreement with the Mass. D.P.W. for reimbursements over
the next two years, under Chapter 90, in the amount of $408,074.00
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CONTRACT AWARD, RECYCLING
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award Contract
#89-4, in the amount of $260,637. , to N.E. Crinc, 74 Salem Road, No.
Billerica, MA 01862, for recycling, public education services and the
supplying of recycling containers, for a period of three years.
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Mr. White explained that one container for recycled trash will be row
distributed to each household in the Town. N.E. Crinc and the Waste
Management Task Force will develop information and guidelines on the
program for town-wide distribution. He added that office staff in the
Town Office Building will participate in a pilot program for recycling
of paper products.
TOWN/SCHOOL DRUG AWARENESS PROGRAM
Mr. White reported on the roles of the School Administration and
the Police Department in prevention of drug and alcohol use by students
in the Lexington Public Schools. Chief Furdon, Crime Prevention
Officer Joseph O'Leary, Lt. Stephen Corr and Supt. of Schools Philip
Geiger were present to inform the Board of plans for a program for drug
and alcohol prevention and to review a flow chart prepared to show
recommended school procedure and response in drug/alcohol related
incidents which included, for the first time, a formal role for the
Police Department in dealing with substance abuse in the schools.
Mr. White said that the program represented a good first step in
the establishment, in a positive way, of cooperation between the Town
and the School Department.
Dr. Geiger, expressed his gratitude to the Manager and the
Selectmen for their efforts in establishing a bond with the School
Department. He outlined steps which had been taken and are planned to
combat the use of drugs and alcohol in the school and noted Acting
Principal David Wilson's important contribution to the, process.
He reported that Chief Furdon and Officer O'Leary will meet with maw
the school staff to instruct them in procedures for dealing with the
problem. Dr. Geiger thanked the Town Manager for his cooperation and
complimented Chief Furdon and his staff for their interest in the
students and for the manner in which the problem is being addressed. On
behalf of the School Committee, he thanked the Board for the partnership
being formed.
Chief Furdon noted the acceleration in efforts toward crime
prevention in his department and reported that Joseph O'Leary will now,
as Crime Prevention Officer, be directing that program full-time. He
felt that his department's strong commitment to crime prevention will be
reinforced by the School/Town program, noting that drug and alcohol use
is behind a major portion of crimes committed.
Officer O'Leary explained that as full time Crime Prevention
Officer, he will be dealing with drug and alcohol abuse and its effects
such as vandalism and other crimes, for a large percentage of his time,
which can be spent planning programs and coordinated attacks on the
problem. He will spend as much time as is allowed in the High and
Middle Schools, and hopes in the future, to speak to the Elementary
Schools, as well. He plans to involve Youth Commission members in his
work with students.
Officer O'Leary complimented the Youth Commission, which had worked
throughout the summer with Selectman McSweeney on development of the
program.
Mrs. Smith, on behalf of the Board, thanked the Police Department,
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School Department, the Youth Commission, and Mr. McSweeney for their
commitment to the program to combat drug and alcohol use and for the
information presented on the coordinated plans to be implemented.
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MEETING SCHEDULE
It was agreed that Selectmen's Meetings for the next two months
will be posted as follows:
September 14, September 26, October 3, October 17, October 31,
1988.
If the Board's work load allows, some meetings will be cancelled.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 - 0 by roll call
vote. Mrs. Smith, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, to go into Executive
Session for discussion of matters of land negotiations and collective
bargaining.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
10:10 p.m.
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A true record, Attest:
M.rion H. Snow
Executive Clerk