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Selectmen’s Meeting June 3, 2019 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:01 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2019 in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Town Office Building. Mr. Lucente, Chair; Mr. Pato; Ms. Barry; Ms. Hai; and Mr. Sandeen were present as well as Mr. Malloy, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell, Assistant Town Manager; and Ms. Katzenback, Executive Clerk. Public Comment Mr. Michelson, Lexington Retailers Association, thanked the Town of Lexington for their support for the May 25, 2019 Discovery Day Event. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Ms. Hai reported that input continues to be collected regarding potential uses for the Hosmer House. Mr. Pato said he participated as a Judge in the Generations Citizens Civics Day held at the State House. Mr. Lucente said he had the privilege of representing the Board at the Lexington High School Graduation. Ms. Barry reported the Hanscom Area Towns Committee’s meeting included a Bicycle and Pedestrian round-table discussion with Jackie DeWolfe, Director of Sustainable Mobility; and Michelle Danila, Complete Streets Engineer for Massachusetts Department of Transportation. In addition, Ms. Barry reported the Selectmen attended the Visitors Center ground breaking. Mr. Sandeen said he spoke in Concord on the subject of net zero energy school building initiatives. Next, he said he attended, along with Trisha Malatesta, Engineering Department, and the Gas Leaks Regional Cooperation. In addition, Mr. Sandeen noted he and other Selectmen attended the Dana Home Foundation Grant Recipient Awards event held on May 22, 2019. Town Manager Report Mr. Malloy updated the Board regarding general municipal activities taken place by the Human Services Department, Public Works, Public Facilities, Land Use, Health and Development Recreation and Community Programs including the following highlights:  CHNA-5 has approved the project for the three year implementation of the Town’s project to develop protocol alignment; strengthen collaboration and communication; enhance programs and services; and partner with community stakeholders to address mental and health wellness. The Town was awarded $59,000 for this project.  The work to install a new pedestrian signal at the Munroe Center for the Arts is underway.  The Town aquatic facilities opened on June 1, 2019 for the season.  The Visitor’s Center demolition is underway.