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Selectmen’s Meeting December 2, 2019 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 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, Deputy Town Manager; and Ms. Katzenback, Executive Clerk. 1. Exemption 6: Purchase, Sale, Lease of Real Estate - Historical Society Parking Parcel - Edison Way Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to go into Executive Session under Exemption 6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property related Historical Society Parking Parcel - Edison Way and to reconvene in Open Session. Further, it was declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town. The regular meeting called back to order at 6:02 p.m. Mr. Lucente reminded the assembled that there would be a Joint meeting at 8:00 p.m. with the School Committee, Planning Board, and members of Lexington’s Legislative delegation, Rep. Michelle Ciccolo and Senators Cindy Freidman and Mike Barrett. SELECTMAN CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS Ms. Hai reported that the Town Manager had held a stakeholder meeting that morning with regard to Hosmer House to discuss whether it would be suitable for use as affordable housing if moved to the Leary property. Other options are also under consideration. Mr. Lucente attended the most recent Planning Board meeting at which a detailed presentation was made by Ted Brovitz, consultant for the Hartwell Innovation Park (HIP) initiative. Mr. Lucente reported that some of the Planning Board members had expressed discomfort with the timing of the effort, feeling that there would not be adequate time before Town Meeting for public engagement. Mr. Lucente and Ms. Barry met with Town Manager Malloy to create action items for the Selectmen’s Goals. A draft of the action items will be reviewed by the whole Board. All Board members participated in the Holiday Lighting event sponsored by the Lexington Retailers Association and organized by the co-chairs of the Holiday Lighting Fund. Mr. Lucente thanked all involved for their efforts. Ms. Barry said the modular homes at Farm View have started to be put in place. Some exterior and interior work remains to be done on the six units located on Lowell Street. Mr. Sandeen reported that most of the Board attended the Lexington Interfaith Thanksgiving festivities. The program focused on Climate Change and there was a presentation from two high school students who are active in the Sunrise Movement. TOWN MANAGER REPORT 1