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Goal#2: Recognize and minimize issues around construction preserving quality of life (primary:Joe Pato,assistant:Mark Sandeen) Up date: • Proposed revisions to the noise by-law to remove ambiguities about construction techniques and the need for mitigation plans for consideration as Article 29a at the Annual Town Meeting 2024. • Revised Noise Advisory Committee charge and began process to reconstitute the committee. When formed,the committee will be tasked to create a process for revising the noise by-law to establish noise limits appropriate to location or activity and clarify enforcement to be completed no later than Annual Town Meeting 2025. • The Tree Committee has brought 3 articles to Annual Town Meeting 2024(34,35,and 36) providing additional protections for trees related to construction activities. Goal#3: Create a more vibrant downtown(primary:Doug Lucente,assistant:Jill Hai) Update: • Prioritizing Initiatives:The Select Board heard the final report and recommendations from consultants on March 6th,stemming from the community workshops held in Fall 2023 titled "Lexington Center:The Journey Forward."These insights will be instrumental in refining and prioritizing our downtown revitalization efforts. • Diversifying Alcohol Uses:Progress is underway to allow more varied alcohol-related experiences.Proposed bylaw amendments to allow Craft Beverage Establishments are encapsulated in ATM Article 49.Pending a favorable decision from the Town Meeting, subsequent actions will involve the Select Soard re-evaluating our alcohol policies to support this diversification. • Streamlining Business Signage:Enhancements to the sign bylaw,aimed at simplifying signage processes for businesses,are detailed in ATM Article 47.These changes await final adjustments by the Planning Board and a positive vote at the Town Meeting,marking a significant step towards a business-friendly downtown. • Tourist-Focused Social Media lnitiatives:In alignment with our goal to enhance downtown vibrancy,the Semiquincentennial Commission has partnered with a communications firm.This collaboration focuses on leveraging social media campaigns designed to attract tourists, especially during the 250th-anniversary celebrations,further enriching our downtown's appeal. These initiatives collectively represent our commitment to transforming Lexington's downtown into a more engaging,accessible,and vibrant community hub. Goal#4: Improve communication efficiency in Board meetings and with staff (primary:Joe Pato,assistant:Suzie Barry) Up date: • Working with staff to revise procedures for requesting an item on the Select Board agenda. Guidelines for submission materials include logistical information,requested action,as well common areas of concern that Board Members will want to see addressed.Completion expected by end of Spring 2024. • Exploring how to integrate the above procedures with new agenda management software that will replace the now obsolete Novus Agenda package. 4