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ar meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
A regal � � , Tin Offices, at 7:30
October 17. 1988 , in the Selectmen s meeting Roam,
p.m. Smith ith, Mr. Marshall ■ Mr. Eddi son , Mr . Dailey ■ Mr . _
Mr�eeney, Mr. .
Mite Town Manager, Mr . cohen ■ Town. Counsel, Mrs,* Snow
Executive Clerk, were present.
PUBLIC G ■ BOSTON GAS COMPANY
o p en ed the p ublic hearing on the petition of Boston Gas
Mrs,, Snth pen
for permission to install a gas main in Waltham Street A
representative of the c y explained Ca�any Pew ' ned that the work is necessary to
provide service to Brookhaven Life Center, 1010 Waltham Street.
There re no further c is in favor or in oppositions , Mrs,
Smith declared the hearing closed.
dal made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
Upon motion Y
plan and orders of Boston Gas y for the purpose of a
petition ,
grant of location for installation of approximately 975 feet of 4 inch
gas main in W altham Street, as reccnnmended by the Director of Public
Works and Engineering, Richard E. Spiers.
PUBLIC HEARING BOSTON EDISON COMPANY
Mr
s. Smith o pened the public hearing on the petition of Boston
•
son C Y for ' ssion to install conduit in Edison Way. Carol
� Fdl o
McMan us,, represe n ting the Edi son Canpany explained that the work is
necessary to provide electric service to a newly constructed building at
1709 Mass. Avenue.
T bein 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 titian plans and orders of Boston Edison Company for the purpose of a
P tion of approximately 80 feet of conduit
grant of location for installa pp .
11'1 � r
Edison Wa northeast of Mass. Avenue thence turning and nnuung
1 a distance o f about 13 5 feet, as rec ed by the Director
easterly, iers.
of Public Works and Engineering ■ Richard E6 S P
US SUBS �
Bergeron was resent for review with the of the report
Chef Berg P
Waste Systems Review Committee, which, he reported, has
of the Hazardous Was Y
worked to develop policies and procedures as mandated by federal law.
He introduced members of the cmvdttee which included the Town Manager,
Peter T e Richard Spier s ■ Phan Rai , George Smith ■
Elizabeth Banks, ►
don and Pauline Burke. He referred to the report, the purpose
Paul Fur
don the policies and procedures necessary to identify
of which i s to outline Pa f
and lessen or remove the threat to public health and safety that may
result fram an accident or release to the envirorm ent involving
hazardous
materials. He further explained that the resources of
local state or federal government may be required to cope
industry, � magnitude o f the area
with such a situation, dependent on the
threatened*
of local industx
a contacted, he noted that 150 had res and
these responses had been
reviewed under the requirements of the federal
government and DEQE.
Selectmen's Meeting -3- October
17, 1988
Mr. Kent noted that the visual impact of the ro sed. 17 00
D00 p � 0to
18
► sq. ft. facility had been an area of Concern to neighbors.
and design g The ..�
height o f the bu i ldin
g gn of the exterior will be changed in
response to that input.
The building will accommodate a youth minis and Mr. Kent '
� � listed
the activities
and trines during the week of the uses planned. He
referred to the previous function of the old Belfre Club formerly
laps to y rn�erly on
that site, and
p transfer the Club's activities to the new
facility.
Mr. Kent stated that Town lease of parking spaces on site can be
continued on weekdays and that it is not Grace Chap inter
p ractice. He s � t to shut
off the
p said he would be happy to work with the Town on
that issue.
�n response to concerns about the size and placement of the
building in relationship to other area structures a sketch will be
Prepared* Mr, Kent
will have that info ready for presentation to
interested Town Boards and Committees.
A traffic study, concluding no major impact has been submitted with
Grace Chapel's application to the Board of Appeals. Mr. Kent noted ed that
a shuttle bus service to alleviate traffic conjestion will be
implemented,,
He stated that an alternate location would be considered on the
basis of a land swap, if a suitable lot could be found,
Mr. Marshall, with reference to the parking issue. felt that
private owners should not be expected to solve the Town's r�obl
p with the problem P �'
although help p em would be welcomed
Bo ar d s Mr White stated that he saw need for cmprehensive review b Town Now
of the plans of the Church rather y
than information given on a
piecemeal basis. He mentioned issues still not addressed such as the
future use of the building, should Grace Chapel wish to give u th
� g P e
Youth Center and asked
for commitment to the stated use., He advised a
Covenant to transfer the building to the Town if the traditional use was
to be discontinued,
He added that he would also want to discuss the tax exemp status
of the facility before the Nov �
ember 17th of is hearing.
Mr. Kent said that the Church might give the Town first option to
chase at mark �
Pte` et value, but would not be agreeable to giving the
facility to the Town,
Don Olson, Design Advisory Cam ittee member, reported on his
camnittee's discussion of the scale of the proposed structure in
relationship o existing istang area buildings.
Mr. Olson showed elevation and site plans and photos and made
canpar isons of existing buildings with the proposed facilit with r e g ard
to bulk and scale. He noted that �
at the Grace Chapel bw.lding will be
sited in such a way that it will be very dcminant in the area,
Mr. Kent listed the positive impact the facility will have and its
benefits to the youth of the Town and asked that these aspec of the
proposal be considered as sped
well as the negative concerns which had been
brought up.
Further meetings with Town Boards were planned., to be scheduled
when complete information is ready and all requested l ans have been
prepared, p ond
IWZ
p
Lt T orrode ■ L F.D. reported that of the responding industries►
y
onl 7 or 8 had shown leve 1 s of hazardous mater on site, sufficient
' ' 1 sis as ified by EPA, and outlined procedures
to require risk ana y PeC
followed to deal with various levels of concern.
chief Berg eron stated that the committee is now attempting to g et
d in future will work tow •
ng
local plans in place an toward coordination of with neighbori
lann'
P � for emergency situations and use of equi
tams r econded it was voted. to approve ► as a
Capon motion duly made , procedures set forth b y � e Haz ardou s
the po and y th
general concept, po
Substan Sys Review Ccmmi.ttee , with the understanding
that as need
fence dictate, they may be revised or moderated.
and experience Chief Berg .
D Ra' Environmental Scientist, was introduced by •
r� �� devel a computer program to aid the
Dr. Raj ' s y had worked to � e Federal
• in re din to requests for information by th
ca�ttttee span g
of Berg eron accepted the discs, on behalf of the
committee
and thanked Dr. Raj for his valuable contribution as a mmber
'
noted that citizen involvement as shown in
of the ca mittee . Mrs. Smith
' its work contributes in large measure to the greatness
the committ i
of Lexington as a town.
MINUT MAN NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK G.M. DRAFT PLAN
Pam Mr. Edds
• son referred t o the November 1 deadline by which to respond
1 Manag ement Plans for the riinute Man Park and
to the Draft Genera g o attempt to develop a
suggested a meeting with the Planning Board tp
• Park Service on the pans,
unified response to the l
Mr. Eddison had reviewed the October 13 draft position statement of
• e draft plan and referenced several items in the
the Planning Board on the P n. He reported
s
tatemeent which he felt should be revised or expanded u po
that Haywar Pond Assoc. had expressed its di sccmf ort with the Pl anning
Board's response on the matter of volunteer or friendly acquisition of
residential land
' referred to interface with the Hayward Pond neighbors
Mrs. Smith
� n to land taking by the Park Service. She felt
and the Board's opposltio should b continued.
that the Tam's e f forts to oppose any takings s �� it
1 questioned the takeover of the Battle Road to
Mr. Mar l qu ,
sha
t f rern a modern road convert i d to its Original l state and whether it might
be better to disagree with the general concept now.
' ' n the li ht of his work to date with the Park
Mr r Edc1.i son ■ 1 g
Service, felt that an
attractive and mutually rewarding historical area
could be recreated in the Park • lst
The matter will be further discussed prior to the Nov
deadline.
GRACE CHAPEWOLD BELFREY LOT PROPOSAL d
t representing Grace C hapel, P �! hapel■ was present for d
Geo Ken ■ �
of plans for construction of an educat io n/ recreation center at Forest
�
and Muzz Streets, as proposed by the church.
� to make a
Kent stated that he was not prepared that evening
K ass rep
Mr. be lad to L�
formal presentation of plans but would g ive a proof g g
to modi the plans to on steps taken y r suggestions by area
that week.
residents,* leted durin New plans were expected to be c g
-A.
TAXI RATITE INCREASE
Mr. Whi referred to the request of Ronald Bonne o f Ar lex T ''�'►
Corp, f a meter rate increase Taxi
e. Rates charged in surrounding towns
were listed. Mr, Bonney had asked that Lexington rates be � � c onsistent
with those charged in Arlington,
Mrs. Smith noted that the request had came from only e of th
cab ' es licensed in the T �' e two
Town. Julian H , Suburban Diamond
Taxi, expressed his opposition to the rate hike stating that this
purpose is to provide transportation which is inexpens ive enough t
increase business.
Mr. Marshall felt that rather than establishing uniform rate
under the Town's Taxi Rule g
Rules & Regulations, a m aximum rate should be
voted to allow for crmpetition between the ccnTem
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table action ti.on on
the request for taxi rate
increase and to schedule 0 a Public Hearing to
amend the Taxicab Rules and Regulations. Mr. Cohen will rovid
information as to whether a maximum rate e
law,
to would be allowed under State
MINUTE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve as
presented. Selectmen's meeting on Sep the minutes of the Selec 14 , 1988.
Action on the minutes of the S eptember 26 Executive Sess
held
at 7:30 a.m. , was tabled,
RTARRAN STATE SECTION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the MEOW
Warrant for the November 8 19
88, State Election,
RESIGNATION, ZEN -EBRATIONS COMMITTEE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the
resignations of Nan Cannalon a P
Nancy g . 120 Kendall Road, and Jerry Hagerty,
17 Capt . Parker Arms, as regular nenters of the Town Celebrations
Cammi ttee . and of M ,� M tz.ons
Mary McKenna,, 47 Bridge Street, of the Town.
Celebrations Subcarmmittee r effective ' ' atel .
Y
APPo INTmENT S
Mrs. Smith read a list of appointments/reappointments to be
considered and noted the request from Mrs. Battin. Lexington
Comittee Chairman Center
that her camittee be expanded to include two
mmb ers fran the surrounding neighborhoods who have no Lexington Center
business connections
Mrs. Battin had also asked that the area under
the aegis of her committee be expanded.
Mr. Marshall expressed opposition to inclusion of neighbors at that
level of the decision making
g process, and felt that they might have
negative views on proposals being considered. He said he would vote
against expansion of the committee,
Mrs, Smith noted that the L,C,C, feels strongly that viewpoints of
whe issues are being considered
neighbors should be heard wh �
. Mr.
McSweeney referred to the fact that of the current shi several
with Lexing '
gton Center business connections are also neighbors.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
reappointments to committees, , as follows
pow.
DESIGN GUIDELINES CONSULTANT written rcc tion of the Design
MOWN
Mr. White referenced the nt of Design
• that the contract for developme
Advisory Committee David Dixon and Associates and
' deli.ne5 for � Lexington � awarded find Mr.
�' award consistent with D. g
proposed that he make the old �e that award and
p suggested that the 5e1 properly
Eddison with contracting the Dixon fir
. m.
moved to authorize Mr• White to p rocee d
The R ion was secon and so voted.
gEMVALUATI gROCESS t for update of municipal Pr OPerty
W , ate noted State requ�'�,en Mures to be fvllaWed
three ears and autlir�ecl the pros
values every y e�nent.
during FY89 to car�ly with that and
• i to be revalued by staff Residcntial pr adl
ial /industrial property by R . M. Br eye
BROOYSIDE A TRAFFIC SIGNAL om Jane Garvey,
• ferred to a letter received fr --�
Mr. ate re ization warrant
• Public Works regarding signal a need
Oannu s stoner o f alth v n Street, which states th
requirements for Brookside Avenue IW measured during
requ -- 1 crossing which can only be •
for a gap study for d school reSence of a crossing guard.
A.
Ni. or P. M. peak hours, without the p
October 17 1988 i a
Selectmen's Meeting
' committee (1-yr. term)
Police Manual Policy cy Ca
T Expires
. Bushnel Dr ive
' 1 i am J. Day ley, Jr. , 1 Bush
�1 1 Locust Avenue
39
9/ 30/89
9 30189
/
William C. Hays
Gerald L. McLeod 71 Spring Street
Street
9
9/3�JI8 9
9/3018
Edith Flynn 3� Watertown
Paul E . Fu rdon , S taf f Lexington Police Dept.
9j30/8g
• Committee (1-yr. term
Fair H ou s� n
9/30/89
• Weathers r Bay Way
Gerry C . Wed 14 Drumme Locust Avenue
22
9130189
Robert Pressman
• 171 Burlington Street
9 /30/89
Muriel M. Spence
• 19 Thor eau Road
9/30/89
Leona Martin
William T. Spencer 32 Hancock Street
Road
9130189
9/30/89
• g Nickerson
c
V i dya Bhat�a att Road
11 Al c
9130189
Fl orence A. Baturi n
380 Lowell Stre et
g / 30/89
James R. Brannon
9 Freemant Street
9/30/89
Albert Huang
• Committee � 3 -yr. term}
Lexington ton Center
9/30/91
Norma R. Bogen 13 Barberry Road
5 Harrington Road
9 /30/91
Carta V* Fort mane
Marian M. Powell 33 Forest Street
9130191.
' s Commit ( 3-yr. term} Town Cel ebrati vn
6/30/91
Charles T. Hyde 97 Maple Street
32 Watertown Street
6/30/91
• Flynn
Win ns ton E . Fly Road
Paul �! Jenkins 19 Childs
6130191
.
POM • expansion of the geographical
Regarding the expan graphical
f
bits of the area of
was `made and second
ee motion
cons ern of the Lexington Center C.a�Ynitt eet and
en the W Str
a th area
to it to include Avenue and Forest Street . The
intersections with Mass.
Harrington Road
motion did not carry ■ and the item was tabled.
' invited to explain f u ' t the reasons for the
will be
Mrs. Batten wl tee and the
for expansion o f the cctrmlt .
t
ter
limits beyond the Oen
requ ests
in in the camnittee' s considerations.
to be s.ncl
pow.
DESIGN GUIDELINES CONSULTANT written rcc tion of the Design
MOWN
Mr. White referenced the nt of Design
• that the contract for developme
Advisory Committee David Dixon and Associates and
' deli.ne5 for � Lexington � awarded find Mr.
�' award consistent with D. g
proposed that he make the old �e that award and
p suggested that the 5e1 properly
Eddison with contracting the Dixon fir
. m.
moved to authorize Mr• White to p rocee d
The R ion was secon and so voted.
gEMVALUATI gROCESS t for update of municipal Pr OPerty
W , ate noted State requ�'�,en Mures to be fvllaWed
three ears and autlir�ecl the pros
values every y e�nent.
during FY89 to car�ly with that and
• i to be revalued by staff Residcntial pr adl
ial /industrial property by R . M. Br eye
BROOYSIDE A TRAFFIC SIGNAL om Jane Garvey,
• ferred to a letter received fr --�
Mr. ate re ization warrant
• Public Works regarding signal a need
Oannu s stoner o f alth v n Street, which states th
requirements for Brookside Avenue IW measured during
requ -- 1 crossing which can only be •
for a gap study for d school reSence of a crossing guard.
A.
Ni. or P. M. peak hours, without the p
_6_
He reported that LOu.i s Berger
completed field g &Associates, Traffic Engineers hav
work for this project and will ► e
early Nov�r, If thew � u�mlt a draft report .n
wa rrant s are satisfied the design
tr affic signals will in 'T T of the moo
ri ate1 with construct .
AP 1 2989. ion planned in
WC X)D STREET S IDEID%T X PETITION
Mr . white noted the petition of Wood �d Street residents for
construction of sidewalk between Bates Road and the •
from. Fr ancis Katandin W
development and the memo fr
rands Fields . T own Engineer r on the
ratter. Mr. Fields estimates that
on Wood Street the cast to fill the gap of sidewal
a distance of 445 feet, would be k
that the project be �75.nQ� and re ded•
FY9I following postponed until the road is bein resurflowing water main installation, g aced in
Mr. Marshall requested a riori •
sidewalks in the P tY list far installation of
TC�,m.
FIRE STATION REROOFING C ONUMCT
Upon motion duly made and
#89-6, Reroofing econded r it was voted to award Contract
g Fire Department Head ers , in the
$15 to the lowest nt o f
Inc. P.p. Box S e' D & S Roofing & Sheet Meta
5, Webster Square Station, l C Worcester may,
by the Director of Public work rF ► MA► as rec ed
s IEngl.r�ee.� ing .
ACTING T OWN MANAGER
Upon motion duly made and seconded
appointment of Deborah it was voted to ratify the
Be B Radway, Assistant to the Town Mans e
Ac ting Tawas Manager for the Period beginning g r. as moot Saturday. October 22,
through 5aturda
y. November 5 , 1988,
The Selectmen welded Ms Radwa a • � Assistant •
�' s �''�' . White's and
congratulated her upon her appointment,
RECYCLING PROGRAM
Mro white gave a brief report on the ,
� Po �tial collection. of
recyclable material
i . noting that there had been higher than
�t alpatz.on . He noted that problem expected
week r p encountered by C`rinc in the first
of the
p ogram had been due to the Colunbus Da holiday
leek and the high response residents. y day & a 4 -day
by CRi.nc plans to add anot
�'e Prompt pick --up, er
truck to
NBC W l� ] Dom, I+ACGNIA STREET
As requested by Tc�vn Counsel, the .
certain land. at Lac Board executed a Deed conv
onia Street to Douglas H, and Wanda I g
Lowell Street, .MacDonald, 454
CONSENT AcmqD
CHURCH OF OUR RED EEMER
Upon mottan duly made and seconded i
o f the Char it was voted to approve the
request
'in Lexington Center Church of our Red far permission to •
s �'r`Y s andwlch
on October 29 19889 - advertising its annual Fall fair, to be held
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Selectmen's Meeting
October 3 1988
CARY LIBRARY CONTRACT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was Voted to ratify the poll
vote of Jacquelyn Smi th , John Eddi son , and Teo McSweeney awarding
Contract in the amunt of $7,400, to D. K. Foote Co., 777 Main St..
Malden, Mae, for work on the Cary Memorial Library .
ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE, ARMENIAN SISTERS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify the poll
vote on October 5, 1988, to approve the request of the Armenian Cultural
& Educational Association for One Day Liquor License on October 8, 1988.
CUMMITMMT I SEWER CMRGES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
cammitment of the following charges:
Cycle 9 Sewer Charges in the amount of $53,839.45
Sewer Senrice Rental, Hanscann Field, 3rd quarter in the amount of
$750.
APPOINTV= OF BATTLE GREEN GUIDES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted tea approve
applications for licenses as Battle Green Guides to expire on June 30,
1989, for: Senior Guides
Lynn Harris 70 Middle St.
Sandor Zapolin 46 Asbury St.
Christopher Harris 19 Woodland St.
Rohit Sakhu'7 ar 50 Turning Mill Rd.
Elizabeth Rabkin 40 Fin Rd.
Junior Guides
Nathaniel Z i niner 38 Hancock St,
James Kuaal 18 Highland Ave.
Heather Hammond 80 East St.
Anjan Mukherjee 40 Winter St.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
abatement of Sewer Charges for 8 Rangeway Road in the amount of
$139.36.
ABA OF SEWER CEAPCFS
CONTRACT # 8 8 -16A ■ MUZ ZEY
Upon motion duly made and seconded., it was voted to execute
Contract #88-16A, Improvements at Muz zey Senior Center, in the amount of
$14,580, awarded on SEptember 14, 1988, to Fairway Ccrpany, Inc.
S / PLAMING BOARD MEETING
Mrs. Smith announced that the Selectmen's Meeting scheduled for
October 24th would be held at One Cranberry Hill, Lexington. The Board
will meet with the Pl annin g Board for discussion of means whereby the
Town's goals for affordable housing may be pursued and attained,
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 4 by roll call
vo t e ,, M Smith, Mr. M Mr. Eddison. Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney,
WOM
go into Executive Session for discussion of matters of collective '
bargaining and litigation, with no intent to resume open session.
Upan motion duly made and seconded, it eras voted to adjourn at
�1 :05 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
M ion H. S
Executive Clerk
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SE ECG S MEETING .
October 31, 1988
A regu R
lar meetin of the Board of Sel was held on Monday, October 31, 1988, in the Selectmen , R+aan Tarn Office Building,
s Meeting
at 7.30 p.m.
Chairman Smith ■ Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddl son , Mr. Dai ley , Mr.
McSweeney. Mss, y ■ g
Radwa Actin Town Manager; Mr. Cohen ■ Tom Counsel;
Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk ■ were present.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS
` dui made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the
Upon motion y
regular rs of the Tam Celebrations Committee, for
following as regu
terms to expire on June 30 19 9 1:
Dawn E, a X554 Mass. Avenue
Marilyn N. McWeeney 503 Concord Avenue
I�
It was
also voted to a p po int the following as members of the Town
Celcbrat1Ms S
'ttee, for terms of office to expire on June 30.
1989
Adrienne Della Penna 25 Mason Street
John Hayden 4 Davis Road
L.C.C. EXPANSION OF LIMITS voted to ext end the
motion duly made and seconded■ it was
upon motion Center ttee to
geographical area of concern of the Lexington
n Mass. Avenue fram.its intersection with Woburn Street to
include land o
its intersection with Harrington Road, extending on the southwest side
gt
of Lexington Center to Forest Street.
L.C.C. EXPANSION OF MDUUMSHIP i
Motion
was made and seconded to enlarge the rshp of the
Lexi.
' ngtan Center a cammittee frn nine to eleven as requested by its
had felt that inclusion of
Battin. The cc mittee
Ch Margery residential neighbors, with no Center business connection, would provide
necessary input an d had asked if it could be done on a one year trial
basis.
Mr. Marshall said he would not vote for enlarging the camtittee.
H e saw neighbo rs' involvement in the early stages of propoSed Center
project as a po ssible detriment to progress with their implementation
and pointed out other opportunities rtunities in the process for their input and
expressions of concern
' he was not un thetic with Mr. Marshall's view
Mr. Eddison said � structure for a
but would vote to go along with the enlarged � -ttee
year. `tteeIs role as exploration and initiation
Mr' . Dai ley saw the caRrrl ' ttee too
� mzi
of rv�vements in the Center. He felt that if the ca could get
d based its efforts may became stultified before they
bro r sted enlargement .
go:.ng, He said he would vote against the eque
Mr . McSweene
noted that the cammittee has mid -day meetings and
that even
with the current 9-- s tructure , the s tend to
said haaever ■ that if the carmittee feels that the
became � e ' ' would o aloe
addition o f s would be beneficial, he wou g g with it on a
one year basis.
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Mrs. Smith spoke of the importance to the carmnittee of awareness of
the positions of all involved and impacted by Center related proposals
and felt that adding neighbors would not necessarily lute of
improvements , She felt �' e fforts for
that a dimension not now present could be added
and favored trying it for one year,
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -- 2 with
Mr.
Marshall and Mr. Dailey voting in the negative, to approve on
PP a one year
trial basis, expansion to eleven
of the membership of the Lexington
Center Committee .
L.C.C. APPO INT mENT
is
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Fa
Bussgang, 2 Forest Street and Morton Fo Y
rton G. Kahan, 44 Hancock Street, as
imm bens of the Lexington Center Committee 8
an September 30 1989 for terns of office to expire
H. F . A. B . CCMPREMqSIVE PLAN
Mr. Eddison referred to a letter to Colonel Seifert Caunander
dated November 4, 1988 expressing the views and concerns f '
HATS fawns on the 1 o the four
p for major construction at Hanscom Field. The
letter had requested a meeting of representatives of the four towns and
top officials of the airbase, ESD, Mitre and Lincoln Lab for dis cussion
of the issues in question.
Colonel Seifert's answering letter, received. October 25 1988 had
not responded to the HATS request for a four town meeting, but stated
plans for a briefing session with the Town of Bedford` in No
vember.
Mr. Eddison had prepared a draft response to Colonel Seifert
reiterate the II/4 r '
request and asked that the Board approve the
letter• Approval frcxn the other three towns had also been
requested.
It was agreed that four towns should have the Op before
Air Force laps � �
p progress further and that the Board should proceed as
indicated in Mr. Eddison's draft.
Upon wtion duly made and seconded,, it was voted to approve the
craft letter to Colonel Charles Seife P
ert H.F,A.B Co mmander, as
presented,
CONSENT AGENDA
TPAFFIC ITEM, WNGONE, BLOOMFIEJ ST
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the
request Of Alfred Rongone , 63 Bloamf field Street for installation of a
No Parking" sign to the Traffic Safety Advisory Cam ittee for review
and reccmnen .
C: MMITNENTS
, Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
CzRX - it ment of the following charges:
es ; g
Street Opening Permit fees, August $ 487.0
Street opening Pe fees, September $ 3 93.00
Water Charges, final bills, September $l, 459.38
Sewer Charges, final bills, S eptanber $1,514e52
MARRETT ROAD, 25% DESIGN HEARING amw
Mr s. Smith reported on the October 19th meeting on the 25% desi
Tans for construction and rovements
to the Marrett Road, Mass.
venue intersection, held by the State fate DPw,
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All present had expressed favor with the plans but concerns were
expressed about the two -year c letion date projected. In the interest
of safety, interim improvements had been suggested .
It was agreed that efforts should be continued to promote
improvements as quickly as possible to ensure the safety of motorists.
HOUSING MEMNG
Mrs. Smith announced that a meeting of the Selectmen with all
Boards. Ccmdttees and Town agencies concerned with efforts toward the
provisions of affordable housing has been scheduled for Monda November
21st, at 8:00 .m, in Estab Y
p rook Hall.
RECYCLING UPDATE
Ms. Railway reported on progress with the Town -wide Recycling
Program, started on October 3rd. The first month of residential icku
128 tons of r cl t p
grossed nearly ecy ables or about l0� of all collected
waste.
Richard Spiers reported on the Town office Building recycling
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program. He informed. the Board that the collection folders had been
installed for each of the 70 desks and estimated that about Jlb. a da
of recyclable material is discarded Y
by each worker. The Town will share
with ORinc revenue generated by about 10 tons/year.
Amy Wagner of the waste Management Task Force will meet
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Geiger, for discussion of School
participation in this program.
Mr. Marshall suggested Chamber of Cam - erce involvement in
encouraging the participation of large businesses in Town.
Mr. Spiers further reported that curbside collection was smoothin
out with far fewer calls fran resident d
s per day. He informed the Board
of a 70% effectiveness rate, as opposed to a national start- ate of
50% and a rate of 95% r P
regarding the appropriateness of materials
collected.
LEAF C .T.EY'' ON
Ms. Radway noted that November 5 has been designated for the Town's
third curbside collection of leaves. She outlined procedures for
pickup, transport to the landfill and the process whereby the material
is made useful for landscaping purposes,
MINUTE NON PARK GENERAL bVU4AGEv= PLANS
Th e Planning Board Joined the Selectmen for discussion of their
positions on the Draft Gen Management Plan for the Minute Man
National Historic Park., and response to the Park Service on the
proposals contained in it. Residents of the Hayward Pond neighborhood
were also present.
Mrs. Smith noted that it was the wish of the Selectmen to present
to the Park Service a united Town position on the plan.
The Planning Board's draft position paper, prepared by Staff dated
October 27, 19 8 8 , was reviewed. Mrs. K - auminzer noted that her Board
had not at that time reached a final decision on the section of its
statement concerned with possible land takings in the Hayward Pond area,
Mr. Eddiscn pointed out that the deadline for response to the Park
Service was the next day, and urged Planning Board nxmters to arrive at
its final statement,
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Nr . Edd.i son had prepared a draft cover letter to acccn pan %7 the
Planning Bogard s and Conservation Cann i ss ion' s Position Statements,
which covered points on which the. Selectmen and Planning Board had
differing views. Selectmen were in agreement that this letter should be
sent, if the Planning Board did not choose to revise its statement.,
Referring to the Park's proposal for extension of the Park lands to
include Hayward Pond area residential land, Ms. Dailey expressed his
disfavor with the Planning Board' s October 17t-b- reca u endation that the
Park Service give consideration to voluntary and friendly acauisition of
these residential ro � ties, over tirre, as the owners decide to sell
p � a
them, noting the emotional 1 impact to homeowners o f such procedure.
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Nr. Eddison said he saw no need to disturb the integrity of that
neighborhood, and suggested that screening could be used to preserve the
historic ambience of the Park. He asked that the Planning Board be
aware of the impact on people and their neighborhoods under this sort of
a plan. He added his compliments on the excellent preparat i. on of the
position paper.
mrs. Smith said she has seen the adverse affects to a neighborhood
when neighbors gradually leave and saw no need to destroy it when there
is no overriding need.
The Planning Board then returned to its office for further
deliberations on its position. 4, ,..
The Selectmen continued to discuss other aspects of the statement.
Regarding the proposed relocation of Rte. 2A, Mr. Marshall noting that
it is a busy road, said he did not fee comfortable with the concept and
did not support it. He added that the Conservation Ca n fission had also
expressed its opposition. He said he felt that it would be a poor use
of federal money.
Mr. Eddison said he felt that the re- creation could he accomplished
within limits, to show visitors what it had been like to live and fight
in Revolutionary war days and if even part of the relocation could be
imp lemented it would enhance the Park Service's capacity to recreate the
1775 ambience realistically. He said he saw that potential and asked
for the Board's support.
Mrs. Smith said she would endorse the relocation of certain
sections of 2A if cost and environmental issues allowed .
Motion was made by Nor. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Dailey to arend
paragraph a. of the Selectmen's draft letter to the Park Service to
inflect opposition to the concept of the relocation of Rte. 2A.
It was voted 3 _ 2 to retain the paragraph as presented, with Mrs.
smith r Mr. Eddison and Mr,, McSweeney voting against the motion,, The
motion did not pass.
g h c. which stated that the Town. well continue to
Regard � �� paragraph � P � satisfactory
acta
work " crcperati.on with the Park cervice to n�tually ry
solutions to issues involved in the plan, Mr. Marshall referred to past
att t s by the Town to work with the Park Service in for lation ! of
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Tans for improvements to Rte. 2A. He pointed out that at that tz.me ,
the Park Service had not been cooperative p �
P � � with res to a passible
land swap.
He felt that with respect to the Rte. 22h relocation, modern
needs, as well as historical needs, need to be considered► and that the
Park - Service should now begin to work cooperative -3 -Y with the Tcwn. Mr.
Dailey asked that that view be conveyed to the Part Service. .
P""' Selectmen's meeting a�
5 October 31. 1988
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was vo
prepared by sor� Mr. Eddi ted to accept as
the Selectmen's letter to the National Park
Service regarding the Draft General Mara
N'ational Historical gerrent Plan for the N�nuteman
Parr.
Mr Smith thanked the hayward Pond area neig
in ghbors for their
effective efforts
procedures for opposing Possible takings of land in
that area.
_Later in the even. ing ■ the Selectmen were i r� f o �� that the Planning
Boas had voted to withdraw frart its pcs i t statement the
recammendation that the Park Service give consideratior1
a to voluntary and
friendly cqui siticr�. of residential properties in the Hayward and to substitum�r � and Pond area,
�endation that no adverse results be rea li zed
i te the rec�
n that neighborhood.
IWARDOUS HOUSEHOLD WTE COLLECTION
adway reported orl the s s fu 1 October 20 th
1�ousehold F=�aste Collection, 700
1987 call people had participateds. vs, 3 8 � in the
collection.
84 barrels of oils ■ chemicals and other hazardau '
s ma.ter had
been removed, plus an additional 7 barrels of '
of paint cans had batteries. A great number at been dropped o f f and ways are bein g sought to f ind a
safer. more cost effective wa.v of disposal.
She noted that including costs of advertising n
a. had cost - g d prc�tion, the
_ 2 3,00 over the � ft.0
collection 00 appropriated, S�
aspects o the program that must be evaluated before th
v e '89 collection
were location
■ allowable materials, traffic flow and hours of o
■ hours Aeration.
It was noted that in the early of the day, there had been a
one
hour because of a traffic back -up. .
Ms. Radway ccmpl irmnted George Smith for his work '
the proj in conjunction wi 3.n coordinating
` th the of forts of the League of Wamen
Voters and the D.P.W.
Mr. Marshall observed that Lexington is a forerunner
er �.n recycling
and spoke of the Town's efforts providing n example
c 'ties , g � e for other
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sera letters of
appreciation to George Smith D,p DEQE and an others wh
a y o assisted
In making the collection da
Ms . Radwa Y success.
y Suggested that the Tcwn s effort he spotlighted at the
1989 Annual Town Meeting,
SMOYING, CARY HAIL
Ms* Radway rioted George Smith, Health Director, had
direction regardin the asked nor
g question o f complete restriction of smoking
n
Gary Hall She xec ed that the Sel ectmen v oted to prohibit g .
at any time in Cary Hall but m might consider designatin
smoking during Town Meeti one roan s�aki.ng
for
Upon , notion duly made and s econd.ed. , it Was voted to b '
any time 1 n the � y Memori Building an smak a�x1g at
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, SWMS 0 N/AIZW HOUSE MOVE
NLs . rtacLay reported that the Swenson /Allen house had
moved, in five d been successfull
y ive hours time that day, after several days of
delay due to utility line relocation rcbl Y
Fields in assisting �' �- The efforts of pl
Ling the new owners were especially noted.
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