HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-15-LHRC-minLexington Human Rights Committee
Meeting Minutes
March 15, 2013
Present: Albert Zabin, Linda Vine, Michael McLean, Emily Lavine, Bonnie Brodner,
Hank Manz Melissa Buttaro, Bhumip Khasnabish
Meeting was called to order at 8:05 am
Community Incident — Report given by Lt. Michael McLean
Resident contacted the Police to complain that she was not helped when she pulled in to
buy gas. Attendant then served another customer.
Police investigated and found that language might be an issue, business owner
understood the concern.
After a lengthy discussion we agreed on the following outcomes:
1. Michael will follow -up with alleged victim and discuss role of HRC
2. Al will draft a letter to the business and to the alleged victim — letter will be
reviewed by HRC
3. Melissa will draft an educational letter to area businesses — letter will be reviewed
by HRC at the April Meeting.
4. Linda will send out the charge to assist in drafting of these letters
Lt. Michael McLean discussed a couple of other issues with break -ins. He has reached
out to Sophia Ho to draft a letter to the Asian Community, specifically the restaurant
owners and Puran Dang to send out an e -mail on how to prevent home break -ins.
Next Meeting: Friday, April 5 th at 8:00 a.m. in the Board of Selectmen's Meeting Room