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Commission on Disability
March 15, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Members: Victoria Buckley (Chair), Sue Cusack, Shaun Grady, Julie Miller, Leonard
Morse-Fortier, Janet Perry, Francine Stieglitz, Nancy Wong
Town Liaisons: Martha Duffield, Chief Equity Officer; Jim Kelly, Building Commissioner;
Joe Pato, Select Board
Guests: Michael McLean, Chief of Police; Charlie Wyman, Georgia Harris, Lexington
Living Landscapes
Committee Liaisons: Stephanie Hsu, Human Rights Committee; Elaine Dratch, from
Transportation Advisory Committee; Pam Lyons, Center Committee; Bonnie Teitleman-
Levin, Council on Aging; Rod Cole, Capital Expenditure Committee.
Note: A meeting of the Commission on Disability was held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022,
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM via zoom. Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order
Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the
Governor’s March 15, 2020 and subsequent Orders imposing strict limitation on the number
of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the Lexington Commission on
Disability will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific
information and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public
and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found below. No
in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be
made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via
technological means. (*As per Executive Order regarding remote participation:
https://www.mass.gov/doc/open-meetinglaw-order-march-12-2020/download) Please be
advised that the House and Senate enacted Senate Bill 2475 last night and Governor Baker
signed the bill, which will allow the continuation of remote public meetings until April 20,
2022.
The reading was followed by an oral roll call.
Review of Minutes:
Postponed.
Announcements:
A vote was taken and was unanimous to form a Collaborative Reform group. Victoria
will set up a meeting.
Discussion with Police Chief Michael McLean:
Mike said he would welcome a collaborative relationship with the Commission. He
would like to see social workers be part of the police department. He said he could not
comment on the February incident since it is still an active investigation. He welcomes
informal meetings with members.
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Presentation by Pam Lyons and Lexington Living Landscapes:
Pam introduced Charlie Wyman and Georgia Harris from Lexington Living
Landscapes. They are interested in planting a native plant demonstration garden at Hastings
Park. The Commission asked about access issues and how the siting of the garden might be
affected by the July 4 carnival.
Update about Pandemic Effects Work Group:
Stephanie discussed involving cultural groups, Melissa Interess from Human Services
and others to workgroup. The group will reach out to media, list serves, Douglas House and
Lexington Interfaith Clergy Association.
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm. Minutes submitted by: Victoria Buckley