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Greenways Corridor Committee
January 27, 2014,4 3o-6 oopm
Legion Room, Cary Hall
Lexington, Massachusetts
Members Present Rick Abrams,Alex Dohan, Eileen Entin, Bob Hausslem, Paul Knight, Keith
Ohmart,Mike Tabaczmski
Other Attendees none
Votes:
• December 16, 2013,meeting Minutes -Approved
Notes/Announcements:
•The rotary at Hancock and Burlington Streets is to be rebuilt this summer,which will
necessitate re-marking that segment of Route A.
• Howie Vogel, Recreation Committee liaison,has stepped down since he has moved out of
town. There is not yet a new liaison.
Current Business Review:
•The Board of Selectmen has approved GCC participation in the Green Routes Coalition.
Rick has been attending meetings and will continue as our liaison.
•ACROSS Lexington update—We all looked closely at the proposed Route C map
A lengthy discussion followed regarding the route itself and also the goals of the ACROSS
Lexington project as a whole. Some specific points considered were.
length of route
. crossing of Route 2A
. which Town owns shore of Arlington Reservoir
. how Route C would connect with Routes A&B,if at all
. how to choose route options —aesthetics vs. efficiency
. what is the best way to take advantage of Town conservation trails
• It was decided to reconsider the proposed Route C,particularly the segment that includes
Arlington's Great Meadow We should all try, as time and weather allow,to walk that area for
ideas.Avoid crossing to the north side of Lowell Street.
• Remove Whipple Hill from Route C,with the intention of including that property in a
future route.
• One specific goal for ACROSS was verbalized. Every property in Lexington should be half
a mile or less from at least one ACROSS route by the time we are finished.
•Another point made was that the Town has set aside green space parcels and a GCC goal
should be to connect these"green pearls" ala Emerald Necklace.
• Keith will talk to Karen Mullins about getting some of Emily Schadler's time to work with
Mike to update the maps for ACROSS Lexington.
Reports/Updates:
• Update on Bike/Walk Week was tabled until next meeting.
New Business:
• None at this time.
Next Meeting: February 24, 4 3o-6pm, Legion Room, Cary Hall
2014 Future Meeting Dates March 24,April 28,May 19,June 23, September 29, October
27,November 24, December 15.
Tickler File
•Abutter Protocol for trail development
•WLG field work
• CR database updates
• CPC $$ request,fall 2014
Respectfully Submitted,
Alexandra Dohan, Secretary