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Economic Development Advisory Committee(EDAC) LEXINGTON
Minutes of Meeting Thursday, December 16th, 2021
A meeting of the EDAC was held virtually on Thursday, December 16th, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. via
zoom.
Members Present: Rick DeAngelis, Chair; Vice Chair Larry Smith; Charlie Minasian; Lisa
Murray; Bridger McGaw; David Pronchick; Mark Sandeen, BOS liaison; Joe Pato, BOS liaison;
Charles Hornig, Planning Board liaison
Staff Present: Sandhya Iyer, EDD; Casey Hagerty, EDC; Sheila Page, Interim Planning Director
Guests Present: Erin Sandler-Rathe, Executive Director of Chamber of Commerce
8:06 am The meeting was called to order.
1) The Committee discussed the State climate Bill and what would be the repercussions of
the Bill on the Economic growth of Lexington and future development. Some of the
regulatory changes and have someone from MEPA or the state discuss the regulations
with the committee in a future EDAC meeting.
2) Sheila Page provided a brief overview of the 25% design of the Hartwell/Bedford
corridor improvements and the timeline as it coordinates with the development on
Hartwell and Bedford St.
3) The committee discussed the ARPA funds proposals and recommended the town should
increase the support for small businesses to help mitigate the increase in vacancies
recently. The committee also recommended that the support for small businesses,
especially restaurants is an immediate need that should be prioritized.
4) The committee discussed the two planned development projects- 475 Bedford Street and
95-99, Hayden. The committee plans to meet in early January to discuss
recommendations and support for the two proposed projects.
10:30 am
Motion to adjourn made by Mr. DeAngelis and seconded by Ms. Murray seconded. The motion
was approved 5-0 by a roll call vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandhya Iyer
Economic Development Director
Minutes Approved: 2/17/2022