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Selectmen’s Meeting June 13, 2019 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was called to order at 5:01 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019 in Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial 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 (late arrival) and Rajon Hudson, Management Fellow. Public Comments Susan Eustis, 6 Raymond Street, suggested that the Town create a “Center of Excellence” to attract companies to Lexington to develop LIDAR to alleviate the tax burden for residents in the community. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Ms. Hai stated the MAGIC sub-region of MAPC approved their work plan for the upcoming year consisting of five regional projects. She explained that the September 2019 Antony France trip planning is underway. She also reported that the temporary Visitor’s center is now operating in the Cary Memorial Building. Mr. Pato stated that the Library Board of Trustees met this week at which concern was expressed due to excessive use of Library restrooms following the movement of the Visitor’s Center. He also discussed that a former resident approached the Trustees expressing concern that the Stone Building, that housed the former East Lexington Library, is deteriorating. Mr. Lucente stated that he read proclamations for the following events in Town: Coach Tighe’s 95thBirthday, Lexington Pride Day-Pride Week, Lexington Goes Purple Days, and Race Amity Day. Mr. Lucente explained that he attended a vigil in memory of Shen Cai with Ms. Barry. He also stated that he, along with Ms. Hai, had a preliminary meeting with the Planning Board Chair and Vice-Chair to have a discussion on the Planning Staff changes. Lastly, he attended, along with Mr. Sandeen, the graduation of the Lexington Employees’ Academy. Ms. Barry stated that she attended the Council on Aging meeting, where Sean Dugan, the Town’s Public Information Officer, was the keynote speaker and discussed ways to communicate and engage with seniors. Mr. Sandeen stated that he represented the Board of Selectmen at the Community Endowment of Lexington Grant Awards Ceremony. Mr. Sandeen also attended the Massachusetts Municipal Association Policy Committee Meeting and the Net Zero Advisory Council hosted by the Department of Energy Resources, where the letter that was sent by the Town to the BBRS was positively received. Town Manager Report Mr. Malloy stated that the Automatic Meter Reading Project has started off with Weston & Sampson and will be managed by the Department of Public Works. He stated that the Waterstone Project on Waltham Street is going before the Planning Board for site review. He also explained that the textile recycling program is underway with the expectation of future growth. He further