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2 Board of Selectmen Minutes August 11, 1999 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: SD-5 and TCE Plumes Update&.Construction Plans: The wells have been reconfigured into a closed-loop system where no air is released. The MMR process will continue to monitor the closed-loop system to ensure that no emissions escape. Additional benefits include the elimination of objectionable noise with the discharge of air. The extraction wells are expected to capture most of the mass for an operation period of seven years. Construction details include the use of existing Town road easements for wells and pipeline. Open cut trench for pipeline construction will require the periodic closure of Hooppole Road to minimize impacts to residential property. Upon construction, the areas disturbed will be resurfaced with cold patch after backfilling. A topcoat of asphalt will be applied in the spring of the year 2000. The system start-up is anticipated to begin in January 2000. Management activities include construction noise monitoring. The work hours are scheduled to commence at 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The actual start of motorized equipment is expected to begin at 8:00 a.m. Security fencing will be installed to contain the construction zone at the end of each workday. A detailed police officer will be on site. The Board of Selectmen,DPW Director,Police Department, and Fire Department shall have input into the process. The Board of Health is scheduled to conduct on-site inspections during this phase. The hearing was opened to solicit comment. Ted Lewis, a resident of Hooppole Road,and representative of the Briarwood Homeowners Association suggested that the area residents be informed of all ongoing activities. In particular, when construction commences on maintained Town-owned property,the residents should be notified in advance, and of the MMR's intent to restore the disturbed property.