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tAOR r t z ej w APRIL 19" , MESSAGE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Massachusetts law requires that the Board of Selectmen,prior to the Annual Town Meeting,issue a Town Report for use by the residents of the Town.The 2017 Annual Town Report presented here provides,among other things,financial data relating to the Town for the fiscal year 2017 that cov- ers the period July 1,2016 through June 30,2017.In addition,the report contains highlights of the accomplishments of the many departments,boards,committees,and commissions that are respon- sible for the governance of Lexington. This Annual Town Report is just one of several ways by which citizens may be informed of what is going on in the Town. The Town's website at http://www.lexingtonma.gov provides links to many other resources,including the websites for the schools and the Town Meeting Members Associa- tion.The website also makes available all budget documents as they are generated and provides a window into the operation of all of the municipal departments.Minutes of all committee meetings may be found there as well. Meetings of the three elected boards—Board of Selectmen, School Committee, and Planning Board—are covered by LexMedia, our Public, Educational, Govern- mental (PEG) access provider, and broadcast by all three of the Town's cable television providers. LexMedia covers other Town meetings and events as well. The Board of Selectmen acknowledges the leadership provided by Town Manager Carl Valente, his outstanding staff, and the dedicated Town employees who manage the day-to-day operations of the Town. Of special note, however, are the countless volunteer hours provided by the citizens who make up our many boards,committees,and commissions.The Board of Selectmen extends its thanks,appreciation,and admiration to the many people whose work and civic engagement makes it possible for Lexington to be a well-managed town. Suzanne E.Barry,Chairman Peter C.J.Kelley Joseph N.Pato Michelle L.Ciccolo Douglas M.Lucente