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69 -456 Selectmen's Meeting August 15, 2016 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 7:00 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of the Town Office Building. Chairman Barry, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Ciccolo, Mr. Kelley and Mr. Pato were present as well as Mr. Valente, Town Manager and Ms. Siebert, Recording Secretary. Selectmen's Concerns /Liaison Reports: Ms. Barry raised three issues: Due to the nationwide opioid addiction crisis, and following two overdoses this year in Lexington, Ms. Barry requested an update from staff at a future meeting regarding how the Town is responding. Future meeting calendar: • Friday, August 19, 9:15 am Selectmen's Meeting Room. Mr. Cohen is unable to attend. • Tuesday, August 30, 9 am Selectmen's Meeting Room. Mr. Pato is unable to attend. • Thursday, September 8, 7 pm Joint meeting with the Planning Board. Three members cannot attend so Town Manager Valente will contact Planning Director Henry to fmd an alternate September date. • Monday, September 12, 7 pm Selectmen's Meeting Room. Regular meeting. • Tuesday September 13, at either 6 pm or 7 pin (time to be confirmed) 201 Bedford St. Joint Meeting with School Committee • Wednesday, September 14, 7:30 pm Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Town Meeting Members' Association Information Night. • Wednesday, September 21, 6:30 pm Board meeting prior to Town Meeting. • Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 pm Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Special Town Meeting. • Monday, September 26, 7 pm Selectmen's Meeting Room. Regular meeting. Ms. Barry announced the retirement of Executive Clerk Lynne A. Pease who has been on medical leave since late April. The Board of Selectmen and Town Manager spoke individually of their high esteem for Ms. Pease and her contributions to the affairs of the Town. Ms. Barry: "It is with great sadness that I speak for this current Board and all Boards before us because Lynne has been an amazing force in our office. She's been incredibly calm and competent and has never hesitated to rise to the task....She is much beloved. Mr. Pato: "I want to express my appreciation for Ms. Pease. I served for two years as the Chairman of the Board and I can't imagine having taken over the position without the steadfast support that Ms. Pease provided. As you know, the Board members are volunteers. Ms. Pease professionalized the office and provided us with unbelievable support.