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Lisah Rliodes, Vice Chair Fax: (781) 861-2747
Lisa O'Brien
Christian Boiotell
Francesca Pfro rimer
Recreation Committee
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Council On Aging, Respectfully submitted by Ellen Cameron
• COA had a successful presentation with the Select Board regarding,Senior Parking
Program. The pilot program will be for two years and will start in October. A wonderful
way to help support Lexington Commerce and the seniors,
• We also have brainstormed and will continue about our next plan regarding our Age
Friendly Assessment,
• Programs are going well and many folks enjoy virtual over in person.
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Melissa Battite, CPR.P Tel: 781-698-4800
Director of Recreation and Community Programs Pax: 781-861-2747
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News & Updates.
• The Community Center is scheduled to reopen to the public on July 15. More
information about the schedule and services can be found here:
https://www.lexingtonma.goyL/commuriity-center
• During the Monday,June 281h Select Board meeting, the commercial use of public
grounds was discussed. The Select Boardvoted unanimously to extend the commercial
use of public grounds through December 31, 2021 (vote attached)
• During the May meeting, it was suggested that the Recreation Committee begin to meet
more often. A day/month for implementation will be needed.
• The Town of Arlington Reservoir Capital project will not need to access the project via
Rindge Park as previously reported and planned.
• Congratulations to Peter Coleman who received the Jim Wong Grant Award for the
Pickleball grant application from the Dana Home Foundation. "Jim served on the Board
of The Dana Home of Lexington for many years and on the Board of the Dana Home
Foundation.Jim was instrumental in developing the current mission and financial
endowment of the Dana Home Foundation". This recognition provides $1,000 of grant
award in addition to the $5,700 received.
• Tuesday,June 11t was opening day for the Lexington Farmers' Market at his new
temporary home—Worthen Road practice field. According to the Market Leadership,
"The market was a great success! The DPW assistance was instrumental to the success
of our setup and the clear delineation of the market site." A few highlights shared below
from the LFM Board include: The attendance was just over 700 and Farmers and
vendors reported very good to excellent sales, with only few exceptions. Several sold out
during the market. Five new vendors participated this week, with five more scheduled
next week. Staffing& volunteers include Market Manager Alex Flack, SNAP Coordinator
Phu Vo, a volunteer Mandarin translator, three board members, and seven additional
community and LHS volunteers guiding shoppers and greeting people at the entrance.
Having the shed located onsite was an enormous help, and allowed us to set up and
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break down the market quickly and efficiently with volunteer assistance. Customers were
thrilled with the site and we received comments on how nice it was to see the practice
field in use for the greater community. There was very positive feedback with the parking
options, with multiple reports on how easy it was to find spots. We are extremely
grateful to Jimmy Catoldo and the Lexington Police Department for his attention to
Worthen Road parking and putting out signage well in advance of the market to alert
students and passersby to the parking regulations on Tuesday. We did not see any
notable traffic issues at LHS dismissal time, with Officer Cotoldo on site monitoring and
ensuring that the crosswalk was highly visible. We will continue to evaluate how we can
improve the market on a weekly basis, and welcome alt feedback from town staff. Please
shore how grateful we are with the Recreation Committee and relevant town
departments. We are excited about the successful market move to this terrific new
space!
Pine Meadows:
Parks, Fields& Pl,aygrounds Report
Lincoln Park
• A request for use of the Granite Forest has been received. This is a first and the
event is to host a small retirement gathering which is a great space for such a
celebration.
o The parking lot and the heavy traffic and flow continues to be of concern. The
Transportation Safety Group (TSG) will review the parking lot and potential
options to support an improved traffic flow. TSG will meet onJuly 7th and this
will be included on the agenda.
inclusion:
o The inclusive CIT program at S.O.A.R. has begun with four CIT's in each two week
session. CIT's were offered the opportunity to become first aid & CPR certified and were
required to attend a leadership training prior to the start of camp.
* All summer staff and vendors attended the Inclusion training hosted at orientation.
9 7 inclusion aides will be working within summer programs.
• Atotal of96inclusion requests from 27unique indivWvalshavebeenmnadefor5umnmer
programs.
m S.O.A.R. camp leadership staff and inclusion aides attended aTherapeutic Recreation
training prior tnthe start nfsummer camp.
Recreation Division:
Programming:
• An open house was held for S.O.A.R. participants and families with great attendance
from staff and approximately two dozen families.
• The spring NFL FLAG Football League completed another successful season un Sunday,
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• The 3-Vm'3sumruerbasketbaUleagues began onTuesday June I�r. VVecurrently have
62participants inthe boy's league. Things have
• All day camps, sport �s�|ini� and tennis programs began mnMonday,June 28m.
While the first week was extremely hot,the summer season isoff toa great start.
~ Staff have been in conversations with the Lexington Tennis Club (LTC) about ways the
two organizations can partner going forward. LTC donated four large boxes nfused
tennis balls that will beused for youth and adult tennis lessons.
Operations:
� Astandalone logo for 5.O.A.R. has been created hmPear Tree designers and all the staff
will 6eproudly dawning the logo that will beused for years tocome.
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Due to the overwhelming demand,the pickleball/tennis memberships have sold out for
the 202lseason. Atotal 0f422memberships were sold this year.
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The Irving H. Mabee Town Pool Complex opened for the season onSaturday,June 5 m
and the Old Reservoir opened VnSaturday,June 12m. T0date,the total swim passes
sold are comprised ofthe following memberships:
o Family—528 (4ZUresident and 120nom-res|dent)
p Individual—267 (233resident and 36non-nesident)
o Senior— 191 (1G8resident and 2Snom-ros|dent)
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Starting OmJune 281h, both our aquatic facilities opened daily!
o The Garrity Pool has been experiencing some technical issues which impacted a
day nfaccess. Asparts are ordered, the DPW has been able tohave the system
operational for use which has been great during these high heat days. Aqua
Aerobics and summer camps began use of the pool during the week of June 28m
as well.
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The summer staff and volunteer orientation for day camps, tennis, sports clinics, and
STEM programs took place atthe Community Center VnMonday,June 21nat 10:00arn.
• Approval was granted from the Town Manager and the BOH tVhold summer STEAM
programs atthe Community Center from the week ofJune 28—August I6. All these
programs are filling vpand vVa|L|K5tSare shrinking.
w Circuit Lab Circuit Makers 101, All About Robotics, and Kids Test Kitchen took place
during the week ofJune 28-]u|y2 atmax capacity of25ineach class.
• Two Archery classes are off to great start with atotal nf19students.
Building& Facility:
• The outdoor tent has been installed |nthe rear parking lot. The omUmeporta|for
requesting use can befound here: Community Center Tent
• Our gardening program, partnering with LA8BB, began this month. Each Monday,
Lexington students will visit the community center to assist us with maintaining and
supporting the raised sensory gardens and surrounding garden beds.
* OoJune 26-27vvehosted our first family camopoutevent atthe Community Center as
part Vfthe Park Pop UpSeries sponsored byCHNA15. Over 3Ofamilies participated and
activities included games,yoga, s!mmVresand songs. See Photos atthe end ofthe report.
Budget&Capital:
• FY2020C8pitm1:
o Diamond Field Renovation/ADA improvements—the walkway with the porous
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pave rn8t8yi@lisscheduled for instaUonJu|y8-9 .
o During the June C0rDnNUDity Preservation Committee meeting,the 0|d Reservoir
Bathhouse project and Sutherland Park Improvements were discussed. The
Committee voted 8-Oinsupport 0{the proposed changes inthe project. The
Committee also took a straw vote resulting in a 6-2 straw vote to bewilling to
bring forth asupplemental request should aSpecial Town Meeting be held Fall
ZB21for the Sutherland Playground.
• FY2021C8pita|:
o The Athletic Feasibility Study will begin inthe coming weeks. Three
organizations submitted a proposal for consideration, Staff are reviewing the
proposals and are iNthe process OFawarding the contract.
o Sutherland Mayg[0umdi/ADAImprovements—the ADA improvements are
underway and should becompleted within the next weeks.
o Valley Tennis Court Resurfacing—the bid opening was held on Thursday,June
10m. Only one bid was received and came |Nwithin budget. The contract has
been awarded and work isanticipated tobegin, m on and last
approximately two weeks.
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SELECT BOARD
JILL I.HAI,CHAIR
JOSEPH N.PATO
SUZANNE E.BARRY
DOUGLAS M.LUCENTE TEL' (761)696-4560
MARK D.SANDEEN FAX: (761)6639466
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Jule 291, 2021
As Executive Clerk to the Lexington Select Board, I certify the following:
At its duly called and publicly posted meeting of Janne 28, 2'021, Upon a motion duly made, by �
roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0, to continue to waive the portion of1tern $which reads,
„engage in business activity"under the Parb and Recreation Facilities Policy to allow the
use of Town property for business activities during the current pandemic until December.31,
2021.
Sincerely,
Ki"wK.at3,ft c�
Kim Katzenback
Executive Clerk
1626 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE LEXINGTON.MASSACHUSETTS 02420
e-mail seleotboard@lexingtonma.gou
1Juk/ 2021
Measurements of Lexington tennis 8angboardnoise levels, at the Center Park (at the abutter-Park
property line), in excess ofthe Lexington Town and Massachusetts State NuiseBy'bnws.
Approximately over the last two years, fromAprU2019 through June 2O21, over 200 separate but
random measurements nfthe bangboardnoise were made with aType || sound meter, as specified
under the American, National Standards Institute standards. This is the measurement method required
by both the Lexington and Massachusetts Noise By-Laws. (The Town By-laws are identical 1othe State
By-laws.) /\nnoted these measurements were done on a separate but random basis when the
bangbnanduwere obviously being used, but attimes that were often outside ofthe posted hours ofuse.
The measurements consisted of measuring the noise levels, as required by the Noise By-Laws, at the
property line between the neighboring abutters and the Center Park. |nthese 2OO+ measurements,
the noise level was between 65 and 75dBA, which is 20to ]0d8Aabove the background noise level /
of about 45dBA). As a point of reference, any noise level that is1Od@A* above the background level,
� i.e. atorabove 5SdBA\, |s |nviolation ofthe Lexington Town and Massachusetts' State Noise By-
Laws. 5o these recorded noise levels, which represent alimited fraction ofthe ban8boarduse, are
significantly above those allowed bythe noise 6x'|avvs.
For lacrosse balls or soccer balls, also used onoccasion againstthe bangboards, the noise levels
are usually far inexcess of 70 d8A, and have been recorded uptn80dBAatthe abutter property line.
*1Od0Aisafactor of1Q, while 2OdBAisafactor of1OO, and 3Ud8Aisafactor mf1UOO/ since the
scale ofnoise levels islogarithmic toreflect human hearing response
I
7June 2021
To the members of the Town of Lexington Recreation Committee:
I am writing to express my strong support for the reasonable and practical recommendations for
improving the Center Tennis Court complex, and in particular the conditions along the abutting Parker
Street properties. Richard Petrasso, who has brought these recommendations to your attention on 19
May 2021, has worked with many neighbors in the immediate area to assess our concerns and provide
implementable solutions to your committee.
attended the Recreation Committee meeting on 5/1.9/21 along with many other neighbors. We do
appreciate the ability to present to the Committee, and we look forward to working with you creatively
on the final solutions.The abutters along Parker Street alone represent at least$200,000 in tax revenue
for the Town of Lexington annually, and likely much more.
• We would like to continue the conversation at the Recreation Committee, as offered
• We suggest that the Recreation Committee meet with the Tree and Noise Committees for a joint
workshop to address all the issues comprehensively.
• We request an opportunity for the neighborhood to review plans and specifications of future
Center Court Complex improvements, prior to bidding for any items with material consequences
to the abutters
• Finally, we suggest an ability to liase in the future more effectively, and we request that there be
consideration for a standing Town Meeting member that represents the Center Court Complex
on the Town Recreation Committee when there is an available seat.
Although the initial conditions of increased light and noise at the Center Court Complex have been
documented, we believe that the courts are likely to get increased use this summer, especially given the
recent upgrades to the facilities. Additionally,given the regional advertising of the courts,the use of
these facilities will certainly be constant. The time to address these issues is now,before conditions
worsen.
We believe that the recommendations below, as voiced by Richard Petrasso at the 19 May Recreation
Committee, will ameliorate conditions for all and could be considered in two practical stages.
Short term (FY22-immediate):
• Reduce increased night lighting glare: Install windscreens, and additional j
plantings will help shield residents from increased light. Test Arborvitae or
other suitable plants at the location where the Pines were damaged/fell and
removed. The existing pine trees,where still in existence, have too high of a
tree canopy to function as a screen. It is critical to stabilize the pines,as
suggested below,to assure that the rest of the pines are not lost.
• Mitigate noise (in excess of Town of Lexington regulations) and use of
bangboards through restoring signage, modified to reflect the prior hours of use
(9;30 start), positioned directly on the bangboards,and limiting the use to
tennis practice only.
• Stabilize the pines to prevent further deterioration and potential other tree
toppling/damage in high winds or storms.Test, and assure appropriate root
integrity and adequate ground coverage, and restore footpath with clear
designation from the roots cfthe trees. Gmo|eyway was significantly affected by
heavy'du1ym/orktrockxduringrecen1fadUtyconstroctionactivi1ies,vvithno
protection tothe trees. The stability ofthe roots has adirect and material
relationship tothe stability ofthe overall tree.
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Long Term (FY33--|ncxuderecommendations inCapital Budget& Plan)
• Restoration nfGan|eyWay into adedicated and protected footpath, not a
vehicle way.Th|yshould bedone with suitable and durable materials that also
are protective of the pine roots, and provide appropriate access to the back
fence openings atabutters properties where they exist.
• Permanent replacement tree plan for the existing pine trees, with trees sized
and specified sothat they provide abetter barrier tothe town courts,which,
would provide even increased protection to Parker Street abutters.The existing
pine trees are getting tmthe end uftheir natural lives, and asuitable
replacement solution should be planned.
m It isimperative tuimprove the bmngbomrdconstruction/location assoon as
feasible. Any planned improvements tothe town courts should include:
o enupgrade tothe current bangboardconstruction tomore robust
acoustically absorptive construction, as demonstrated in the 19 May
presentation,which would be more suitable toclose proximities to
children playing area and court play, aswell as neighboring abutters.
o relocation/re position in8ofthese bangboardoshould beconsidered ms
the current area could also provide additional children's play area with
more direct line ofsight tmthe courts. Relocation would also provide
increased practice times.
Thank you very much for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to hearing a concrete plan
for addressing our concerns.
Sincerely,
OWOT
Anne GadingHaynes
203'645'1263
3SParker Street Lexington