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Motion: Ms. Weiss moved that the HPB write a letter of support to the CPC, with a copy to the Select Board and LexHAB for the total amount and individual allocation of funds. Ms. Heitz seconded the motion. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the HPB voted by roll call of 11-0-0 to approve the motion. Ms. Morrison also noted that almost $7,000 was raised in the recent fundraiser against a goal of $2,500. LexHAB closed on a property at 475 Massachusetts Avenue. They used funds from the AHT and CPC for the purchase of this property. 8. Dec. 4th SB meeting on Property Working Group (formerly Land Acquisition) Policy Recommendation Ms. Weiss updated the HPB as to her plans for presenting at the Select Board. Ms. Hai noted that the Select Board had already received letters of support from several of the stakeholder committees. 9. Update on Community Housing Resource Officer Ms. Manz reached out to the Planning Office several times and heard back today from Abby McCabe, the Planning Director. The Planning Office is short-staffed. Ms. Manz asked for a point person from the Planning Office to respond to HPB questions. Ms. McCabe said that the Planning Office will be responsive to any questions from the Planning Office. Mr. Hornig pointed out that the HPB has a conduit to the Planning Office via the Planning Board representative on the HPB. Mr. Hornig said that sending communications to the Planning Office through the Planning Board representative is a more effective means of communication. Ms. Kowalski requested that if the HPB has any questions or requests for any of the groups reporting her, to please route those requests to her. Ms. Morrison suggested looking into creative ways to provide housing assistance by collaborating with other local organizations like Cary Library and Human Services. Ms. Arens added that there are funding sources available. 10. Updates Planning Board: None LexHAB: the LexHAB update was provided as part of the earlier agenda items. Council on Aging (COA): Mr. Zhao reported that, at the Nov. 1 board meeting, the COA board deliberated on an initiative draft revision of its charge. This draft updated the existing text to reflect the current state and introduced a mission statement focused on enhancing the quality of life for Lexington seniors and fostering the development of an age-friendly community. Upon finalizing and approving the revision, the board plans to submit it for adoption, recommending it to the town manager.