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2 39 MARRETT ROAD, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02421 track near Kinneens Park has been used vigorously and unlawfully and people had expressed their thanks and appreciation for the extended pickleball access at the outdoor courts along with the new portable rolling nets. 4. Recreation & Community Programs Report The May Recreation & Community Programs Report is attached to the meeting minutes. 5. National Park & Recreation Month Proclamation The memo and the proclamation that would designate July as Park and Recreation Month are attached to the meeting minutes. This item is on the May 22nd Select Board meeting agenda for approval and this year’s theme is “Where Community Grows.” 6. Introduction of Laura Perry – Recreation Supervisor Peter Coleman, Assistant Director of Recreation, introduced Laura Perry, the new Recreation Supervisor, to the Committee. Ms. Perry began working for the Town on May 1st and comes with over 20 years of professional experience in youth programs and after-school programming. Ms. Perry has a passion for outdoor recreation and has earned a master’s degree in recreation management. Ms. Perry commented that she is excited for this opportunity and if the first two- and-a-half weeks are any indication, then Lexington is the right town for her. Members of the Committee welcomed Ms. Perry to the department and expressed that they are looking forward to working with her going forward. 7. Liaison Report Weiwei Li, liaison to the Lincoln Park Sub-Committee (LPSC), had no new updates as the LPSC had not met during the previous month. Rod Cole, Capital Expenditures Committee (CEC) liaison, mentioned the recent joint meeting between the Select Board and School Committee regarding the 173 Bedford Street property. Melissa Battite, Director of Recreation and Community Programs, reminded the Committee that this property was purchased with municipal funds to service as swing space during the construction projects at the Fire Station, Police Station, and Lexington High School. The Lexington Public Schools central administration building is currently located next to the Harrington School (referred to as “old Harrington”). In the Athletic Feasibility Study that was completed in 2022, it noted that if LPS administration moved out of its current location, then there is enough space to potentially convert that space into two multi- purpose rectangle fields and a cricket field. Upon completion of the new Police Station, the decision will need to be made on what to do with this property going forward and it will be important for Recreation to participate in joint conversations in the future. Mr. Cole was struck by how strong the overall sentiment was and the importance of the Town doing the best it can when it comes to field use for Recreation. Kathleen Lenihan, School Committee liaison, added that the one-hour working session was a wide-ranging discussion and timing is of the essence as a decision on this matter will be needed in the near future. It will be critical to know where the LPS central office will be located permanently. Suzie Barry, Select Board liaison, reported that at its May 8th meeting, Joe Pato was voted as Select Board Chair and Suzie Barry was voted as Select Board Vice Chair. 8. Lincoln Park Sub-Committee a. Maintenance Plan – Brian Kelley, Chair of the Lincoln Park Sub-Committee (LPSC), stated the LPSC used two companies to maintain Lincoln Park – Barnard Landscaping and Parterre Ecological. Maintenance practices include invasive species management, keeping the boardwalks and paths clean and safe, a garlic mustard pulling day and Mr. Kelley indicated that maintenance is performed on an ongoing basis. There were some uprooted trees in the Granite Forest and trees along Baskin Road will be cleared out