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Amendment to Chapter 155 Article V, of the Code of the Town of Lexington: Use of recombinant and Synthetic Nucleic Molecules and Biological Agents Sections 155-36 (e), 155-37 (B) (8), 155-37 (g), 155-38 (d) The Board discussed the topic originally in the March meeting as part of the review of the regulations. The health office would like to clarify some of the wording within the regulations. The requested amendments were “Regulations 155-36 section (e) the institution must submit a letter on company letterhead requesting the registration to be closed “. The next amended change was for the “Permit 155-37 section (B-8) “list of names & CVs of members of the IBC”. Also, the Health Office requested to amend Permit 15-37 section (G) “the institution must submit a letter on company letterhead requesting the permit to be closed” And the last edit section (D) “the Board of Health may request additional information as needed. After reviewing the requested changes, Dr. Perlmutter made a motion to accept the amendments to Chapter 155 Article V. of the code of the Town of Lexington. Seconded by Dr. Tung, the motion passed unanimously. Tobacco Control Update: The tobacco inspector’s report reviewed and discussed the violation found while inspecting. The Health Office mailed a letter to the owner of the business informing them of the violation along with a violation fine. COVID-19 Update: The Lexington Covid-19 data from the Health Office dashboard was provided to the Board. The ton of Lexington will discontinue updating weekly COVID-19 case numbers, State COVID data will be available online at Mass.gov. Health Staff Reports: Staff provided their monthly reports, also answered questions, and clarified any concerns from the Board. Directors report: Ms. Belanger provided an update about the Lexzero Waste Pilot program for reusable take-out containers. She also provided information from Mark Manassas that the program will be starting the third session and will not be adding more containers to this session they will keep with the 30 containers instead of 40. Ms. Belanger discussed the future of remote meetings, as the Board votes unanimously in favor of remaining remote.