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1 �EQoi1� N .00121)_ IsioN Dear Residents, 2006 Report on Progress Toward the -Goals Town Meeting - April 26, 2006 This is the second town -wide report on progress toward the vision and goals established in January of 2001. We would like to share with you some of the activities and decisions since the last report in 2003 that have moved Lexington closer to meeting some of the goals, and to invite you to comment on some of the issues. The full range of plans and actions cannot be represented in a single document. More detailed information and various reports are available on the 2020 Vision web page — go to http://ci.lexington.ma.us and click on Committees & Commissions, and then Lexington 2020 Vision Committee. You may also obtain.more information by contacting one of the committee members, or by calling the Town Manager's Office at 781-862-0500 x244. Lexington 2020 Vision is an ongoing long-range public effort to empower and engage residents in shaping the Town of Lexington's future. It is intended to provoke discussion, support dialogue, and help guide decision-making and action throughout the community. We plan to renew the vision and goals in 2007. Please review this information and then let us know what you think. Thank you. Fernando Quezada, Chair On behalf of the Lexington 2020 Vision Committee Vision We & Goals Are Prepared Here � I � 2001 2005 2010 2015 2020 Recent Community Progress Toward Goals • The Lexington Farmers' Market opened last summer of the corner of Mass. Avenue & Woburn St. • The driveway between the bank and real estate office in the Center will be closed to cars and,redesigned to create a pedestrian way connecting to the Depot Square parking lot. • The Community Preservation Act, accepted at the March 6, 2006 election, provides State funding to match a 3% local tax surcharge to be used for open space, historic preservation, affordable housing, and public recreation projects. • The KeySpan natural gas incident was successfully managed through the Town's public safety functions (Fire, Police, Inspections, Health, Public Wo?ks). • Preparation for NEASC visiting Lexington High School accreditation review team in 2008 focuses on Mission Statement, Academic Expectations, Curriculum & Instruction Rubrics. • Lexington Public Schools established a committee to review issues related to the Academic Achievement Gap and SPED recommendations. • The School Department developed a 5 -year Capital Improvement Program that recognizes the cyclic nature of facilities renewal and works toward level funding of capital projects over tinie. • The Sidewalk Committee has sponsored Walk -to School programs and is conducting an inventory of • sidewalks in Lexington. • Several grants have funded a public education program on the harmful effects of engine idling. • Major boards now post agendas and minutes on Town's website. • Friends of the Council on Aging -will fund a half-time Volunteer Coordinator. • Selectmen formed a Traffic Mitigation Group to coordinate review of traffic issues and identify priorities for improvement. • More highlights on Town website at http://ci.lexington.ma.us