2022-04-27-SBFRC-min (Public Forum #3)

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RECEIVED Ad Hoc Stone Building Feasibility/Reuse Committee 2022 2 May, %W aui °i TOWN CLERK Town of Lexington, MA LEXINGTON MA April 27, 2022 7:30pm PUBLIC FORUM #3 Minutes This meeting, held in a webinar format, presented a slideshow and overview of the SBFRC's findings and recommendations. It began at 7:40 with a Reading of the Statement on Use of Virtual Meetings, with approximately 46 participants and committee members. This presentation was followed by a public comment period for the community to respond to what they heard. The final forum began with a slideshow of the SBFRC charge, and the building's history. It continued with findings that the committee identified through previous forums, community conversations, and existing community survey reports. Committee conclusions and recommendations were also reviewed. There was much support, both in the process for ongoing feedback and community participation, as well as the possibilities for DEI and social justice initiatives, and a new part of Lexington history to be presented (19th cent.). There was interest expressed in maintaining a reading room (free book swap, magazine exchange) akin to the old branch library. Speakers were from community groups (LexSeeHer) and proposal writers (The Robbins Hall Museum of Slavery and Abolitionism and the Burdoo Center for Racial Justice), as well as the neighboring Waldorf school. A question was raised as to the problem of parking, which was described as still in consideration (though the building is conveniently placed on a public transportation path as well as adjacent to the bike path). Another speaker acknowledged the role of the coordinator as critical to progress. ATTACHMENTS 1. SBFRC Findings & Recommendations Slideshow 4/27 1