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:: :: Lexington Rowing Partnership Boar' questions from the HPB. Ms. Cohen moved that the HPB support Article 36. Ms. Walker seconded the motion.The HPB voted as follows: Yea: Bob Burbidge, Harriet Cohen,Jeri Foutter, Mary Haskell, Paul Linton, Bob Pressman (qualified yes), Melinda Walker,John Zhao Nay: Melanie Thompson, Betsey Weiss 5. Board Member Updates ■ Planning Board Most of the discussion at the most recent Planning Board meeting was about the proposed Hartwell Innovation Park(Articles 44 and 45).The Planning Board also discussed Article 36. Articles 44 and 45 were supported unanimously. Article 36 was supported on a vote of 3 in favor and 2 against. ■ LexHAB Mr. Burbidge said that LexHAB is focused on the investigation of reconstituting LexHAB. Work continues on Vine Street housing. Mr. Burbidge reported that LexHAB is selecting tenants for Wright Farm. ■ Lexington Housing Authority No updates at this meeting. ■ Council on Aging Mr. Zhao discussed a town-wide survey of seniors in conducted in 2019. Housing affordability is one of the leading concerns of seniors in Lexington.There was also concern about safely aging at home.The COA work on housing has been deferred during the pandemic. ■ SPRD The SPRD Committee has met. Charles Hornig proposed that the average GFA of smaller units be set at 2200 square feet.This would lead to more cottage style homes. ■ Needham Webpage (https://www.needhamma.gov/3679/Housing) Ms. Walker asked that the Needham housing web page be shared with the HPB. Ms. Walker pointed out that information on affordable housing at the Lexington Town website is notable absent. Needham is a good model for providing Town information on affordable housing. Ms. Foutter suggested we follow-up in a subsequent 6. Approve Prior Minutes Ms. Weiss moved acceptance of the minutes of February 2021, Mr. Linton seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously, with one abstention (Melanie Thompson).