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Lexington Housing Partnership Busa Farm Land Use Committee meeting– Ken Kreutziger Mr. Kreutziger presented on behalf of the Lexington Partnership. The preponderance of  speakers at the meeting presented on behalf of using the land for a farm. The Partnership discussed the degree to which advocacy is being driven on behalf of using all of the Busa Farm land for the single use of farming. Ms. Kluchman will work with Tom Harden on a presentation for the next Busa Farm Land Use Committee meeting. Mr. Bicknell will work with Bill Hays of LexHab to determine if the Lexington Housing Partnership and LexHab can work jointly on a proposal and presentation. Jefferson Union Development – Mary Haskell Aaron Henry reported no developments recently. Mr. Bicknell reported an offer from Hank  Manz for a meeting with the Selectmen for a short discussion. [WM1] Ms. (Wendy) Manz offered the League of Women voters First Friday forum in January for  a discussion of Karen Sunnarborg’s report on funding affordable home ownership.. Mr. Bicknell reported that he has been informed that the advertising process for Jefferson Union Development will begin in early December. Web Site Changes – Paul Linton Mr. Linton is keeping the web site up to date and is modifying the requirement page.  Information about “Vote No on 2” will be posted. Report from Metro West Collaborative Development, Inc. – Ken Kreutziger Work currently on hold. The September meeting was cancelled because they have not yet  hear from the Boston Foundation on some funding support. The information should be available by the next meeting in October. Vine Street Affordable Housing plans – Bob Bicknell Betsey Weiss, Ms. Manz and Mr. Bicknell are on the committee. Lester Savage is chairing  the committee. The committee met with the town inspector to determine the work required to bring the farm house up to code so that it could be used for housing. In addition, some architectural students may be available to create an online tool for assessing density. The next meeting will be held on October 28, 2010. The meeting was concluded at 9:30 pm.