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Council on Aging (COA): Via email prior to the meeting, Mr. Zhao reported that, on June 21, the COA updated the Select Board about the Senior Parking Program and requested that the Select Board make the pilot program permanent. The SB discussed the request and voted to approve it. Lexington seniors 65 and older can apply for the free parking sticker. Sustainable Lexington Committee (SLC): There was no update from the SLC. 9. Thank You Party Ms. Foutter suggested that the HPB gather to thank prior members who have stepped away and to welcome any new members. Ms. Foutter will send out mail asking for availability. 10. New Business Ms. Weiss said that the Affordable Housing Trust (AHT) is trying to understand the roles of the HPB and other affordable housing organizations in Town. Ms. Weiss suggested reaching out to the AHT and setting up a meeting with them. Mr. Pressman said the AHT has a goal of meeting every 2 weeks. They meet for about 2 hours. The chair mentioned that she would like each member to reach out to 2 particular groups. She suggested it would be infinitely superior for them to schedule time at one of their meetings for one or two of the groups to speak directly to the AHT members, as a way of informing the AHT as to what the groups do. Mr. Pressman said that he thought that approach would be a much superior way of working with the AHT rather than fitting it into HPB meetings when there are many agenda items. Ms. Weiss suggested that the HPB identify one or two members to attend the AHT meetings and report back during the Board Member / Liaison updates. Mr. Pressman recommended that Ms. Cohen provide the same briefing as at the mini housing summit to the 3 AHT members who were not present at the summit. 11. Next Meeting Date for July (or September) The next meeting date is July 27 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be on Zoom. 12. Adjournment Ms. Weiss moved adjournment. Ms. Cohen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. In favor: Harriet Cohen, Jeri Foutter, Charles Hornig, Paul Linton, Bob Pressman, Melanie Thompson, Betsey Weiss Against: none Abstaining: none The meeting adjourned at 8:37 pm.