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Liaison reports: Sandra reported that a new director of recreation has been hired. Richard Canale said that there is a Town Meeting article to hire a consultant to oversee the production of a new comprehensive plan for transportation, housing, etc. He said this was the Planning Department’s third try to secure this funding, which this year has the support of the BoS. Peggy said that she has talked again with Economic Development director Melisa Tintocalis about an Open Streets event in Lexington Center. Other business: Crash report: a young man, heading eastbound on the bikeway at the Hancock Street intersection, hit the side of a car moving at slow speed. The judgment was that the cyclist failed to use caution. Committee members discussed the need at that crossing for a better crossing treatment, including a flashing light – something the Committee has recommended on a fairly regular basis over the years. The meeting was adjourned. Record of the Discussions of FoLB/BikeLexington: The Treasurer’s Report was given. Snow Plowing: Three plowing events in December; there were complaints about the plowing on December 31. More reliable help is needed to move barrels before and after snow plowing. Bike Safety Flyer and Tax Bill: Peggy has received permission from the BoS to include a flyer in the spring tax bill. The new version of a mailing should include focus on road rules for bicyclists and motorists, clear definition of sharrows – as well as more focus on road safety and courtesy. Text should be “punchy” for short attention spans. Jennifer volunteered to draft content for the flyer and will share with Ted, George, Bob, and Peggy. George Gagliardi mentioned that he has four thousand leftover copies of the Bike Lexington brochure. Bike Walk ‘n Bus Week: The dates are May 13-21, to coincide with Bay State Bike Week Peggy is working with Peter Coleman to organize and publicize another Bike Smart program at the Community Center; Patrick Bibbins will again lead the program with help from volunteers on Saturday, May 13. Bikeway Access to MMBW: Peggy raised the continuing issue on Spencer Street with the closure of neighborhood access point to the Bikeway by a landlord who put up a chainlink fence. MassBike has made inquiries as well as a number of neighbors and members of the Bike Committee. Richard Canale talked about the potential of the LexHab property; there was evidently a prior agreement with the Planning Board. A paper street access point at the intersection with Joseph Street might also be a solution, if there could be a reduction of the terminal slope. Peggy promised to again be in touch with town staff. Recorder: Bob Dangel; Editor: Peggy Enders