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2 39 MARRETT ROAD, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02421 pickleball courts since noise at this site has the least impact on nearby neighbors when considering the other court locations in town. 2. Meeting Minutes Lisa O’Brien moved to approve the minutes from the May 17th meeting and Claire Sheth seconded the motion. The Recreation Committee voted 6-0 to approve this motion. As a follow-up to a conversation that took place during the May 17, 2023 Recreation Committee meeting, members of the Committee suggested that Naomi Martin, Director of Athletics for the Lexington Public Schools, be periodically invited to attend meetings to provide the Committee with updates regarding Lexington High School and middle school athletics in an attempt to help foster the working relationship between the two organizations. 3. Recreation Committee Email Correspondence Claire Sheth reported that an email was received about unpermitted users on Lincoln #1 which interfered with LHS Athletics. Melissa Battite, Director of Recreation and Community Programs, and Naomi Martin worked with the Lexington Police Department this issue and Ms. Battite said that this issue self-resolved as the department was notified about it near the end of the spring sports season. Rick DeAngelis, Chair of the Recreation Committee, stated that an environment of uncertainty can lead to escalated tensions among field users, which should be avoided at all costs. Field permit holders should avoid confrontation, attempt to mediate, and then call the Police if further assistance is needed. Ms. Sheth added that a thank you email was received from Minuteman High School for their use of Pine Meadows. 4. Recreation & Community Programs Report The June Recreation & Community Programs Report is attached to the meeting minutes. Melissa Battite informed the Committee that as of now, the preliminary timeline for the new Lexington High School construction project calls for a shovel in the ground in late 2025 or early 2026. This year is the final year of the current management contract at Pine Meadows with New England Golf Corporation and Rick DeAngelis and Renen Bassik volunteered to review and evaluate the golf management RFPs that are received. Christine Dean, Community Center Director, reported that nearly 200 people are registered for the Family Campout that will be held at the Community Center grounds on Friday, June 23rd. 5. Liaison Report Weiwei Li, liaison to the Lincoln Park Sub-Committee (LPSC), said that while there was no quorum at the recent LPSC meeting, the members in attendance had a discussion about the Hayden lease agreement/easement (more information is included in the June Recreation & Community Programs Report) and assistance that was needed to remove down trees. no new updates as the LPSC had not met during the previous month. Kathleen Lenihan, School Committee liaison, reported that the School Committee recently had its last meeting before the summer. Ms. Lenihan encouraged people to check out the new Lexington High School construction webpage. Lisa O’Brien asked Ms. Lenihan if it would be beneficial for the Recreation Committee to put together a bulleted list after each meeting that could be shared with the School Committee. Ms. Lenihan thought this was a good idea, so Ms. O’Brien will work with Melissa Battite on this. Claire Sheth said that on the pickleball front, she would like to put forth more concrete recommendations to serve as a launching pad for the Committee to consider. While there are general recommendations, Ms. Sheth would like to get the ball rolling on this topic. Melissa Battite added that the considerations for the new Gallagher Courts are most time-sensitive and Ms. Sheth encouraged members of the Committee to read through the TPWG report before the July meeting.