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Fund for Lexington
March 19, 2001
Present: Krieger, McKenna, Walsh, and Colletti
Stephen Baran, Human Services Coordinator
Next Meeting: Monday, June 18, 2001
Ratify Poll Vote (2/14/01) - $1,034.00 for one months rent for NN — APPROVED
Requests from Human Services Coordinator (all names disguised):
1. Shannon Bart - $1,754.45 for purchase of mattress, foundation and frame
—APPROVED
2. Howard Pullman - $2,200 to overcome gap due to temporary
unemployment — APPROVED
3. Pat Keller - $4,305 for prosthodontics, periodontics and oral surgery — Up
to $4,305 approved. Steve to arrange a phase payment plan with Tufts.
Property Tax Work -off Volunteers — Additional justification required.
Request for Funds for The Master Singers — APPROVED $1,000.00
Discounts for People with Disabilities — Board will refer to the Enablement Committee.
Other Items:
Joe Nugent and Linda Smith discussed their observations in our Assessor's Office.
Residents ask for assistance with their taxes, but are often reluctant to share their
concerns with the Assessors' Office. Joe and his staff will refer residents to Steve Baran
who can help assess their need and make appropriate referrals. In Sudbury, where Joe
lives, the Board of Assessors has been directed by the Selectmen and /or Town Meeting to
use a liberal interpretation of Chapter 18, a state abatement program. The Selectmen will
learn more about Chapter 18 and we will monitor the impact of the circuit breaker
legislation. The latter should provide aid to residents in need.
Fund Balance: (as of February 2001)
Income: $42,070.92
Money approved but not spent from 11/17/2000 meeting $ 3,750.00
Money available until next fundraiser $38,320.92
(does not include approved items from 3/19/01 meeting)