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�������� _Streamlining Business Signage:Enhancements to the sign bylaw,aimed at simplifying signage
<br /> processes for businesses,are detailed in ATM Article 47.These changes await final adjustments
<br /> by the Planning Board and a positive vote at the Town Meeting,marking a significant step
<br /> towards a business-friendly downtown.
<br /> �������� _Tourist-Focused Social Media lnitiatives:In alignment with our goal to enhance downtown
<br /> vibrancy,the Semiquincentennial Commission has partnered with a communications firm.This
<br /> collaboration focuses on leveraging social media campaigns designed to attract tourists,
<br /> especially during the 250th-anniversary celebrations,further enriching our downtown's appeal.
<br /> These initiatives collectively represent our commitment to transforming Lexington's downtown into a
<br /> more engaging,accessible,and vibrant community hub.
<br /> Goal#4: Improve communication efficiency in Board meetings and with staff
<br /> (primary:Joe Pato,assistant:Suzie Barry)
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<br /> Update:
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<br /> by end of Spring 2024.
<br /> ��������� Exploring how to integrate the above procedures with new agenda management software that
<br /> will replace the now obsolete Novus Agenda package.
<br /> Goal#5: Transition to 100%renewable energy
<br /> (primary:Mark Sandeen)
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<br /> �������,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,There are approximately 18 MW of solar energy systems currently installed in Lexington. �- Formatted:Bulleted+�evel:1+Aligned at: 0.25"+
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<br /> �������-� Approximately 55 million kWh of Lexingtori s commercial electricity usage is currently provided
<br /> from 100%renewable energy sources.
<br /> I �������-� The Town of Lexington has established the HeatSmart Advisor program to provide Lexington
<br /> residents who express an interest in converting their HVAC systems to heat pumps with the
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<br /> with confidence.The program is now in its second year.
<br /> I �������-,�,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,There are currently 1,505 electric vehicles(6.2%)and 2,692 hybrid vehicles(11.3%)registered in
<br /> Lexington versus 19,889 internal combustion vehicles(82.5%)according to the Massachusetts
<br /> DOT vehicle census as of January 1,2024.There were 431 additional electric vehicles registered in
<br /> Lexington in the last year.There were 358 additional hybrid vehicles registered in Lexington in
<br /> the last year.
<br /> I �������� The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources approved Lexingtori s application to
<br /> participate in the 10 Communities Demonstration Project with a start date of March 21,2024.
<br /> �������� _The first year of Building Energy Use Disclosure Data has been published on the Town website.-
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<br /> �������� Complete Net Zero Police Station-Construction is underway for the solar canopy structure,
<br /> which is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2024.
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