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:: :: MAP Lexington Housing Partnership Board ■ Lexington Housing Authority No updates at this meeting. ■ Council on Aging (COA) The COA is working through a list of concerns for seniors in Lexington.Two issues of concern are the mental health of seniors and housing for seniors. The COA noted that Newton has a program to address seniors retiring in place—support financially and with services.The goal is to have seniors retire in their existing house. ■ SPRD Committee Ms. Weiss reported that the last meeting was April 26.The next meeting is on June 1. 6. Approve Prior Minutes Ms. Weiss moved approval of the prior minutes. Mr. Pressman seconded the motion. The minutes were approved unanimously with one abstention by Ms. Foutter. 7. New Business Ms. Weiss and Ms.Thompson participated in the walk-through of the 48 units that the HCA is developing in Arlington. Ms.Thompson reported that the HCA had "done an awesome job."The units are extremely well done and very spacious. Each unit is about$500K because they had to buy the land and then remediate environmental issues. $16M for 48 units. Construction by Delphi.The units are super insulated, which means lower heating costs.The units are high quality construction with 2" x 6' studs.The financing came from multiple sources. Ms. Foutter thanked Melinda Walker for sending out the Boston Globe article (email 5/20/21) 8. Set Next Meeting Date The next meeting will be on July 1, 2021. Ms. Foutter will investigate whether we will meet by Zoom or in person, depending on state mandates and other guidance. 9. Adjournment Ms. Foutter moved adjournment. Ms. Weiss seconded the motion.The motion was approved unanimously.