SELECTMAN CANDIDATES' QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES
Belfry Hill Neigbhorhood Association
Annual Meeting, 23 February 2003.

NOTE: These are synopses of the candidates' responses made by the BHNA's
directors at the event.  They are not direct quotes from the candidates, and
should only be viewed as our interpretation of what was said.  These notes
also have not been spell-checked or proof read.

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QUESTION: Please give a one-minute overview of why we should vote for you.

Peter Kelley: I have lived in Lexington for a long time... I have served on
many different town committees and organizations.  My main interest is to 
serve the community more broadly than I do now. 
I live in town and am always very available.

Steve Tripi: I have lived in Lexington for a long time...  My convictions were
formed early in life when my family was evicted from our home in Somerville
due to an eminent domain claim.  I have since developed a strong suspicion of
government control, which has led me to oppose it in most forms.  I have been
frequently battered in this town, but find it motivating.  Some of my opponents
can be seen in this audience [smiles].

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QUESTION: Costs for services based on individual household use is coming under
scrutiny. Pay as you throw was overturned. currently, water/sewer fees based on
household use are being questioned. As municipal electricity is being proposed,
what is the fee structure plan--per household according to use or property tax
assessment?

Tripi:  I like fee based on use. Don'’t like municipal control for example: MWRA.
Would like to cut the number of committees in town.

Kelley:  I like committees:  Many knowledgeable people here to take advantage of.

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QUESTION: Municipal Light Plan:  Would it be possible to include in the
town-owned infrastructure cable service (tv and internet) and phone service as
well as electricity, at least in the future?

Tripi: I don't want the government involved. I prefer private enterprise with 
government oversight in these things

Kelley:  Prefer private enterprise with oversight as well.

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QUESTION: Peter Enrich has done yeoman’s work on limiting Hanscom growth. What
will you do to continue this cause?

Kelley:  Keep an eye on Peter Enrich and make sure he keeps up his good work.

Tripi:  Ditto.

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