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Selectmen—February 26, 2018 Page 1 of 10 Selectmen's Meeting February 26, 2018 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2018 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of the Town Office Building. Ms. Barry, Chair; Mr. Kelley; Mr. Pato; and Ms. Ciccolo were present as well as Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Siebert, Recording Secretary. Mr. Lucente was absent. Public Comment Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, reported that she and her husband will again host a Town Election night gathering at the Depot Square Building, 13 Depot Square on Monday, March 5. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Ms. Barry reported that this is the final Board of Selectmen's meeting for Mr. Kelley, Lexington's longest continuously-serving Selectman. There will be a reception in his honor on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Battin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building with a presentation to be made at 4:30 p.m. The public is invited. Mr. Kelley spoke about his desire to give back to the Lexington community and thanked his wife, family, and the community for supporting him during his 15-year tenure. He believes the Town should remain committed to living within its means, and to maintaining its Aaa bond rating and strong business/Town relationships. He is grateful for dedicated and able staff and volunteers and for the commitment to gather together respectfully as a Town to listen, speak, attend, and work toward the common good. Board members in turn spoke of their gratitude and admiration for Mr. Kelley. Ms. Barry read a message from Mr. Lucente who is away on business. Ms. Barry reported that the most recent Hanscom Area Towns Committee (HATS) meeting hosted a sustainability round table, coordinated by Sustainable Lexington Chair Mark Sandeen. Participants learned about ongoing sustainability efforts in the four towns and on Hanscom Air Force Base. Ms. Barry encouraged residents to vote at the upcoming Town Election on Monday, March 5, 2018. There are no major board races but some precincts have contests for Town Meeting member seats. Mr. Pato reported thst the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in Estabrook Hall. At 7 p.m. there will be a panel session focused on transportation for town-wide discussion to inform the Comprehensive Plan. Town Manager Report Mr. Valente reported that the Koren Stembridge, Library Director, has announced that the Cary Memorial Library will be closed for a period in March due to insulation improvements.