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Page 1 of 11 SELECTMEN'S MEETING Monday, March 18, 2019 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2019 in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room of the Town Office Building. Present were Selectmen Ms. Barry, Chair; Mr. Pato; Mr. Lucente; Ms. Hai; and Mr. Sandeen. Also present were Mr. Malloy, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell, Assistant Town Manager; and Ms. Siebert, Recording Secretary. Ms. Barry reported that the Lexington Interfaith Clergy Association (LICA) has indicated it will hold a service to honor and mourn the 50 people slain at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Details of the service will be shared with the community once they are available. On behalf of the Selectmen, Ms. Barry emphasized that all are welcome and safe in Lexington. Public Comments Bob Pressman, 22 Locust Avenue, asked if progress has been made on interim improvements to crosswalk lighting on Massachusetts Avenue prior to commencement of the proposed Center Streetscape project. Mr. Malloy reported that a streetlighting update about will be provided at a future meeting. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Ms. Barry:  The 2018 Annual Report is now available. Copies will be available in the lobby of the Cary Memorial Building during Annual Town Meeting as well as at the Town Office Building, Cary Library, and the Community Center. Ms. Barry thanked the new Chair of the Town Report Committee, Nancy Cowan, and noted that the Report is dedicated to former Selectmen’s Office Executive Clerk, Lynne Arden Pease. Mr. Lucente:  Mr. Lucente and Mr. Pato attended a community forum about planning for an age- friendly future in Lexington that was held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. A second forum is scheduled for March 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Mr. Sandeen:  Mr. Sandeen has been asked by the Boston City Council to testify about Net Zero buildings on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Mr. Pato:  Mr. Pato reported that he has been contacted by residents who experienced a near- accident while crossing Massachusetts Avenue in a crosswalk in the Center.