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I �������-� Establish Net Zero design standards for the new high school design-The School Building
<br /> Committee has established design standards with the high school design team for a highly
<br /> efficient,net-zero,all-electric high school.
<br /> I �������-� Establish High Performance Suilding standards for existing municipal buildings-The Select
<br /> Board approved the High-Performance Buildings Policy on December 18,2023.
<br /> I �������-� Complete Network Geothermal Feasibility Study-The Town of Lexington was awarded a grant
<br /> to complete this study and expects to issue a report by the end of 2024.
<br /> �������-� Develop the Getting to Zero Emissions Transportation Plan
<br /> �������� _Develop Towri s Fleet Charging Infrastructure Plan-Initial discussions are underway.
<br /> �������- Curbside Composting for one third of Lexington residents-The Select Board has approved the
<br /> use of ARPA composting from 2,000 households
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<br /> Goal#6: Advance age-in community initiatives for Lexington seniors
<br /> (primary:Doug Lucente)
<br /> Update:
<br /> While there has been no notable advancement on these initiatives by the Select Board at the local level,at
<br /> the state level,Governor Healey has filed the Municipal Empowerment Act,which introduces several
<br /> measures that could indirectly support Lexington's age-in-community initiatives.Key components
<br /> include:
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<br /> ����������� Extension of the local option for personal exemptions to seniors,blind persons,and others,
<br /> allowing those whose domiciles are held in trusts or other arrangements to qualify for
<br /> exemptions.
<br /> ��������� Authorization for municipalities to increase existing senior property tax exemptions beyond the
<br /> current$500 limit.
<br /> These measures,if passed by the legislature,could provide a framework for Lexington to advance its
<br /> age-in-community initiatives,offering financial stability and support for seniors to maintain
<br /> independent living in their homes.
<br /> Goal#7: Raise community awareness and engagement with the high school project
<br /> (primary:Suzie Barry,assistant:Joe Pato)
<br /> Update:
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