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3 Board of Selectmen Minutes August 1, 2005 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Public Hearin —Conversion of Private to Public Roads: Lakewood Drive Jones Road,.Juniper Drive, Linden Road, Maple Street, Melissa Avenue: (continued) For disclosure, it was noted that all of the abutters have received notice regarding the betterment. The estimated betterment cost to be borne by 118 property owners was revised to reflect a maximum charge of $3,813.87. Since the plan was adopted in the year 2000,there have been added roadways and driveways that have increased the scope of the project proposal. As a result of the change of scope,the Town Manager recommended the Selectmen update the present plans to meet current standards and to re- schedule a Public Hearing on this matter. The Selectmen opened the Hearing to solicit comment. Ralph Marcelli, Melissa Avenue stated that there are three lots on one common drive. Presently, it is listed as a common drive by the Department of Public Works. The residents do not want to be included in the road conversion, and would pay to upgrade the road themselves. For the record, the Town Manager indicated the respective property owners would be apportioned some type of assessment since their property would be bettered with the road improvements. Richard Lefebvre, 35 Melissa Avenue related concern with regards to the paving of the road and increased traffic if a turn around were created. He stated that it would destroy a pristine part of Cape Cod. William Daniels 26 Melissa Avenue indicated he would appreciate the Selectmen's consideration to stop the road improvement at the end of his property. Bill Marsters, 100 Lakewood Drive and a Melissa Avenue property owner related concern to the road conversion that would take land to make it the beginning of a street. Peter Swenson 15 Melissa Avenue stated he is opposed to the project proposal and likes things the way they presently are.