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Massport strives to be a good neighbor, Ms. Wieland said, including by effots to reduce environmental impact. She mentioned electrification, LEED certification, and a program of energy resiliency across the business plat- form. In response to a question from Selectman Rosenberg about response to a possible global pandemic, Ms. Wie- land said Massport will work with public health officials to provide any assistance requested. In answer to a question from Select Board Member Escobedo about how to reconcile dredging and energy resiliency, CEO Wieland said the planned project won't increase flooding risk. Massport has protected its critical infrastructure with new flood barriers, she said. Select Board Member Barry noted the start of planning for the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 2025. She asked about promotional displays at Logan and Worcester. CEO Wieland encouraged ini- tial conversations on the idea. Massport will be happy to engage, she said, and the cruise port should be a pro- motional site as well. In answer to a question from Selectman Mitchell, Ms. Wieland said Massport is working on ways to encourage use of the MBTA Blue Line, especially since Silver Line vehicles have exceeded capac- ity. The CEO, in answer to a question from Selectman Dwyer about the potential for increased flights at Hanscom, said there are no plans to change the airport's mission. That projects a growth rate of 0.3 percent through 2038. She acknowledged that projections were overstated and not based on actual aircraft operations in past Hanscom Field Environmental Status and Plannng Reports. The current ESPR long-range projection is more realistic, she said. In answer to a query from Selectman Dwyer, CEO Wieland said state officials approached Massport about the possible new corporate site. Ms. Coppe asked if the property would be subject to local taxes if it's not avia- tion related. Ms. Williams said everything on Massport property is exempt. Participants talked about steps to mitigate area traffic congestion. Select Board member Barry said Lexingtion is trying to schedule improvements on Wood and Bedford Streets, as well as bridge replacement on Hartwell Ave- nue. Selectman Rosenberg said he wanted Massport officials to know that when the Air Force lease expires for the so-called FamCamp north of the runways, the town of Bedford would be interested in acquiring the site. Glen Kernuslcy was introduced as community relations director in the Hanscom Air Force Base Office of Public Affairs. He most recently had a similar position with the Massachusetts National Guard. Municipal hi2hli2hts Selectman Rosenberg said Town Meeting in March will vote on a proposal to acquire acreage at the corner of The Great Road and Webber Avenue for a fire station site. Select Board Member Barry said Lexington's new fire station is expected to open in the spring. Select Board Member Escobedo said plans for a$90 million mid- dle school have been approved. There are also proposals for upgrading the depot area on Thoreau Street. A pub- lic forum took place. She also mentioned Complete Streets allocations for Concord Center and West Concord. She said Concord also received a grant to work with Crosstown Connect to transport workforce to and from lo- cal employment centers. Select Board Member Barry reported that plans for improving the Hartwell Avenue-Maguire Road intersection are on hold, with efforts under way to include it on the state Transportation Improvement Plan. The new kinder- garten opened on time and the Hastings School addition is close to completion. The new visitors center is scheduled to open April 1. Town meeting will address a proposed rezoning at 1050 Waltham St., to allow con- struction of laboratory and office space with a parking garage. Also, the Recreation Department is conducting a needs assessment.