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Home My WebLink About2023-05-17-REC-min-attPeter Coleman From: Richard Pertasso <petrasso@psfc.mit.edu> Sent: Friday, May 19, 2023 12:29 PM To: Recreation Committee Cc: Lisa.Obrien@lexingtontmma.org; 'Claire Sheth'; 'Rick DeAngelis'; CBOUTWELL@mgh.harvard.edu; Peter Coleman; Melissa Battite; meb@activitas.com; dong0chen88@gmail.com Subject: Abutter endorsement of RC proposal for cement -based tennis practice boards at Gallagher courts, as presented by RC Activitas consultant Megan Buczynski, at 21 Dec. 2022 RC meeting Attachments: noise from tennis practice boards and recommendations_16feb22.pdf USE CAUTION: This email came from outside the Town of Lexington. Do not click links, open attachments or respond to the email unless you recognize the sender, you are expecting the communication and you know the content is safe. Hello Recreation Committee, Subsequent to the public comments, made at the 17 may 2023 meeting, Lisa Obrien requested a copy of that statement, which is found immediately below. Find also attached the detailed reported, submitted to the RC on 16 Feb. 2022, which strongly advocates, due to the extremely close proximity of the tennis practice boards to the abutters, for the use of cement -based boards, both for reasons of significant sound mitigation and for long-term durability, We welcome the opportunity to continue to work with the RC and RD to address this issue, which is solvable. Thank you, Richard Petrasso and Dongling Chen 17 May 2023. Comments of Richard Petrasso and Dangling Chen, to the Rec. Committee, endorsing cement -based tennis practice boards at the Gallagher courts. Good evening. I am Richard Petrasso, and DongLing Chen and 1 live at 39 Parker Street, which abuts the Gallagher courts and the tennis practice boards. There are four points we would like to make about the tennis practice boards and their proposed replacement: 1. We strongly endorse the recommendation of the RC's Consultant and Designer, Megan Bucynski, of Activitas, made to this committee at the 21 Dec. 2022 meeting, to replace the existing fibre -glass -based tennis practice boards with cement -based ones. Doing such would significantly reduce the impulsive noise burden on the abutters. (As we have explained before, this impulsive noise is far out of compliance with both Town and State noise by-laws.... measured to be 85 dBA at the abutter property line, which is 30 dBA above compliance.) (As many of you are aware, Gallagher abutters have advocated, in public documents to the RC, for the use of cement -based tennis practice boards to address this problem. See, for example, the public document that was submitted to the RC on 16 Feb. 2022. Therein cement -based boards are shown to be far superior, both in reflected and transmitted noise. They are also more durable. ) 2. Replacement with cement -based boards will be effective in addressing the impulsive noise problem only if the boards are used exclusively for tennis ( something that the signage on the current practice boards does require). Other balls, such as soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, pickleball, volley ball, etc, if allowed on the cement -based board, will only exacerbate the noise problem. So we request that, as is the present case, that the new boards be used exclusively for tennis practice, and that signage on the boards indicate this. 1 3. Signage on the present tennis practice boards does work and most, but not all, players abide by it. So placing that signage on the practice boards themselves, such as tennis only and the hours of play, has made dramatic difference in player compliance. 4. As with the formation of the Pickleball working group, we ask, as the abutters who are directly impacted by the practice boards, that we be included in the discussion of the orientation of the cement -based boards, as that too will affect the noise levels at the abutter property line. Thoughtful orientation of the practice boards should not compromise their use, while taking into consideration sound mitigation for the abutters. (For example, transmission and reflective noise properties of the practice boards are often different, as shown in the attached document.) We thank the RC and RD for their service to our community. Lexington RECREATION & COMMUNITY P 0.O 4 RAM ti Town of Lexington Recreation and Community Programs Melissa Battite, CPRP Tel: 781-698-4800 Director of Recreation and Community Programs Fax: 781-861-2747 Recreation & Community Programs May 2023 Report Save the Dates & FYI: • On Monday, May 8th Select Board voted the reappointment of both Christian Boutwell and Wei Wei Lis to the Recreation Committee. • May 23, 2023 — Lexington will be hosting the Northeast Regional Inclusion Summit from 10a- 3pm at the Lexington Community Center. (flyer attached) • Discovery Day will take place on Saturday, May 271h from 10am-3pm. If you are interested in joining staff at the Recreation table, please let us know or just stop by to say hello! Old Business: • Although, Recreation facilities were not visited, it is important to share that Lexington was visited by the First Amendments folks on Friday, April 28th. They visited both the Public Facilities Building and the Cary Library. The youtube video posted was over an hour long. Staff handled the situation very well at both locations. Visits last week were also made to Arlington, Winchester and Danvers. • On Wednesday, May 3rd, the Planning Board voted to support the 2022 Open Space and Recreation Plan and have provided a letter of support to be included in the state application. • The Sports Advisory Council met on Tuesday, May 9' and plans to meet next in September 2023. • Friday, May 12th the annual Special Olympics Field Day at Center Recreation. Staff attended opening ceremonies and cheered on athletes from Lexington and other LABBB member communities. www.Iexingtonma.gov/recreation recdept@Iexingtonma.gov 39 MARRETT ROAD, LEXINGTON, MA 02421 (office) 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 (mail) • Wednesday, May 3 d Meetings regarding the Worthen Road Practice Field and the Public Schools plan to install the Hammer/Discus Cage were held, 8:30am on site, 10:30am via zoom. • Wednesday, May 3rd the Planning Board will have the Open Space and Recreation Plan presented to them at 6p. A letter of support from the Planning Board is required as part of the state application. • Friday, May 5th is the next Working Group Meeting of Rec/Health/Sustainable to continue discussion on athletic field surfaces at Sam. • On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, together with Select Board Chair, Jill Hai and Human Services Director, Melissa Interess, Recreation & Community Programs Director, Melissa Battite presented to residents of the Waterstone at Lexington. There were approximately 30 attendees and we shared information on ways to connect with the community through our programs, services, facilities and volunteer opportunities throughout our local government. Items of interest • The Town wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan held a stakeholders meeting on 4/25. This group included staff and committee members from Conservation and Recreation as well as Across Lexington. The next public meeting is scheduled for June 8th. Here is a link about the project: https://www.lexingtonma.gov/1621/Town-wide-Bicycle-and-Pedestrian-Plan • The Town Participatory Budget process has identified a few top projects. The development of a Dog Park is in the Top 5 projects. Recreation Staff together with DPW and Conservation are reviewing potential locations and next steps. • Staff have received feedback on parking issues at the Garfield, Muzzey and Diamond fields over the past month as spring programming and activites resumed. Staff Updates: o Recreation Supervisor —this position has been vacant since September 2022 and we are excited to welcome, Laura Perry on May 1, 2023 to join our team in Lexington as the next Recreation Supervisor. Please join in welcoming her to town. o Tracy Boudreau, Building Supervisor at the Community Center has taken a full time position with the Town. Tracy has been working Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturdays since the Community Center opened (2015). We are sad to see her move on and thrilled that her full time position is as the Office Manager with Human Services which is also in the Community Center so we will continue to work with Tracy just in a new capacity. o Recruitment for and onboarding of seasonal summer staff continues. Community Center • The seasonal outdoor tent has been installed once again this year at the rear of the building. The tent will be in place until the fall 2023 providing an outdoor location for many programs and services offered during the upcoming 6 months. Thank you to the Friends of Council on Aging for their generous financial support to cost share this expense with the Recreation & Human Services departments. • May and June will feature artist, Albert Zabin. Stop by to see his photographs exhibited on the second floor of the Community Center outside room 237. • Community Center programs are underway, including Kids Combined Martial Arts, Archery, Youth & Adult Table Tennis, Chess, and Dungeons & Dragons. • The Kimball Farm trip on May Stn went well with 34 participants. Penny Tsiounis the Youth & Family Social Worker attended with Tom Romano, Youth & Family Coordinator. • The LHS Club Games on April 28th at the Field house had a turnout of around 25-30 high school students. Games such as dodgeball, spikeball, cornhole, ladder ball, basketball, and gaga ball were all played. The games night went from 7-9:30pm. • The Outdoor Teen Movie night is scheduled for May 12' starting at Bpm. We will be watching Top Gun Maverick, currently there are 134 teens registered. Therapeutic Recreation: • Ryan Carruthers, a student at the University of Maine will begin his internship with the TR division. The internship will last through the end of the summer and Ryan will be focusing on inclusion and accessibility in our programs and aquatics facility. Programs & Services • Friday, April 281h — the Walk Mass Challenge event was held from 12n-2pm at the Center Track —this is a collaborative program with Human Services and Recreation and an initiative through the Massachusetts Council on Aging. This is year two we are participating — last year we came in 2nd place, let's make it to 1St this year — here's more information and how to register: https://walkmachallenge.com/ • Saturday, April 29th —The Little League Opening Day Parade and games were a success. The use of the Concession Stand was a big hit and the league is looking to utilize more in the future. • The spring NFL FLAG Football League was cancelled on Sunday, April 301h due to rain. The program will now be offered from May 7th -June 18th (no program 5/28). • Moms on the Mound and Co -Ed Softball began the week of May 7tH • Due to popular demand, our Summer Outdoors Arts & Recreation (SOAR) day camp at the Center Recreation Complex will increase from 60 participants to 80 participants each session this summer. Budget & Capital Pool Water Heater Replacement • Contractor mobilized on 5/1. The systems are now up and running (as of 5/15) and ready for the 2023 season. A big thank you to the Department of Public Facilities for ensuring this project was completed for the 2023 season. Center Restrooms and DPW Maintenance Buildi • The project has mobilized — photos can be found on the Recreation Capital Page by clicking on the Parks & Playgrounds Project tab. Lincoln Park Master Plan • Meeting with initial stakeholders group to review draft options was held on 4/28. A second public meeting will be scheduled for sometime in the coming few months. Gallagher/Farias Courts Reconstruction Project • Pre -construction meeting was held on 3/31. Argus will begin mobilizing on 6/19. Park Improvements — Muzzey Field Renovations/ADA Improvements • This project is scheduled to be completed this fall. The bid docs will be ready by 9/1 for a 11/1 construction start date. Kinneens Playground Replacement • Installation of the new playground is tentatively scheduled to take place in September. • Town Staff and Administration met with the property owners on 5/15/23 to review the current Bike Park on private property and the concerns of expanding on to the Town Property. There have been several concerns communicated from abutters in addition to public sagety being called to the property. Additionally, proponents of the Bike Park are pursuing space at the Diamond School. Facilities: • Aquatics o The 2023 preseason work is underway at the swimming pools and reservoir. The pool covers have been removed as of 4/26/23 and, as done annually, the deck lights at the Diving Pool will now remain on from dusk to dawn through September as a safety precaution. o The aquatics staff orientation will be held on Wednesday, May 24th and various preseason trainings will take place during the week of May 29tH o The Town Pool will open for the season on Monday, June 5th and the Old Reservoir will open for the season on Saturday, June 10tH o The additional shade structure is scheduled to be installed in late May or early June. As part of the 2018 capital improvements, the deck at the wading pool/splash pad was slightly extended to accommodate a second shade structure. Parks, Fields, & Playgrounds • Parks o Center Recreation Complex: ■ Work crews will be doing prep work this week (stump grinding, brush removal) at the Center Complex along the property lines in preparation for the tree planting. Matt Foti Landscaping has coordinated with Weston Nurseries and the plantings has started. C4 — Little League Scoreboard solar panel was damaged by a fly ball earlier this is working on repairs with the company. • Athletic Fields o The weather the week of May 15t was not favorable and led to multiple program cancellations and field closures. o The summer field schedule will be completed later this month. • Hard Court Surfaces: o The portable pickleball nets were delivered to the Clarke and Adams Courts the week of April 17th. During the first week that they were onsite, one of the nets at Clarke was stolen and the nets at Adams were rolled off of the courts. A message was sent to all tennis/pickleball members on Friday, April 28th and there have been no additional issues since that time. o There was a successful Lexington Pickleball Club event during the weekend of May 14th Here is a video that the Club shared along with photos. hjtps://youtu.be/TJyMx G75HsA o Information about the summer tennis/pickleball memberships will be posted on the Tennis & Pickleball webpage in late May. Marketing • A proclamation was sent to the selectboard to name July as Park and Recreation month in Lexington. • The May recreation newsletter was sent out and was opened by over 10,000 emails with a click rate of 6.3% (national average is 1.09%) • Tom Romano was contacted by NRPA to write an article about the CHAN 15 Park Pop -Up Fairy House program that will make its way into an upcoming issue of National Parks & Recreation Magazine. Northeast Regional 1"kuim summit Creating Welcoming Communities Where Everyone Belongs May 23, 2023 to am - 2 pm Lexington Community Center 39 Marrett Rd - Lexington, MA Participants will learn concrete strategies for supporting inclusion and have opportunities to connect with like-minded people seeking to create a culture of inclusion. Expert -lead Workshop Lunch & Networking Diverse Panel Discussion Cost: $25 (includes lunch) Ideal for Organizations Serving the Community: Faith Organizations I Libraries I Town Recreation Museums I Clubs Civic Groups I YMCA's I JCC's I Boys & Girls Clubs Summer Camps Before & After School Programs I Fitness or Sports Teams Enrichment /Art Classes I Scouts I Business Owners Register Here: http.1/events.constantcontact.com/register/event? llr=bk8ljbdab&oeidk=a07eish6ir92728c797 Questions? Contact Phoebe Goodman [good ma n@arcmass.org] or Rachel Hayward [rhayward@arcmassorg] Sponsored By nc� n PATHWAYS TO FRIENDSHIP W1111NING IHE ( IRI IF In Partnership With Lexington R17CRUATION h COM.10U :ITY I'Rt)�Ml The Arca Creater Hoverhill-Newburyport i., MassFamilies leadership training for a world where everyone belongs A$so9 FIDIRATION FORCIIILIMN N'IT 11 SPE C IA I. NEL D) ;5 FAMILY TII;$ F of ttassachuselts it Aaa ya3 i13ff) .' �..mauLml>)Ilcr.or�s rO�ethcr In Enhan°1�$ `0135 MOR p� 1775 1c U Or Q � APFILI9' To: James Malloy, Town Manager Town of Lexington Memorandum From: Thomas Romano, Youth & Family Program Coordinator Date: April 14, 2023 Re: Select Board proclaim the month of July "Park and Recreation Month" in Lexington The Recreation and Community Programs Department requests to be placed on the May 15, 2023 Select Board meeting agenda to request the Select Board proclaim the month of July "Park and Recreation Month" in Lexington. • The Agenda Item/Title: Naming July as Park and Recreation Month • Vote/info/update: This item will request the vote of the Select Board to approve. • Summary of presentation: Since 1985, the National Parks and Recreation Association has designated the month of July as "Park and Recreation Month." Each year, cities, counties, special districts, parks and trails across the country celebrate the importance of all our parks and programs for the enjoyment of nature and promoting active, healthy lifestyles. Lexington's aquatic facilities, community center, parks, fields, and trails are an essential component of Lexington's quality of life. As part of this month's celebration, Lexington Recreation & Community Programs has tied into the National Park and Recreation Association's campaign "Where Community Grows" promoting July as national "Park and Recreation Month". Displays at the Community Center and Center Recreation Complex will be present during the month of July, as well as integrating the campaign into our two traditional day camps. • Timeline Summary: The presentation will be approximately 5 minutes and then time for questions and input. • Implications of action/non-action: Taking a vote/action will allow the Recreation & Community Programs Department to proudly display the proclamation. No action will result in no official proclamation from the Select Board. • Materials: All presentation materials are enclosed. • Support: This will be the 2nd year to celebrate in Lexington. The National Recreation and Park Association provides support through online resources and materials. Each year the staff have embraced Park and Recreation Month, having a proclamation presented by the Select Board reaffirms the Community's recognition and ongoing support of our local Park and Recreation system. Thank you and please let me know of any questions. Cc: Melissa Battite, Director of Recreation and Community Programs Christine Dean, Community Center Director \pus mon? pQ 1775 c ti Or 3 APRIL I9" Town of Lexington �FXI NGZO� Designation of July as Park and Recreation Month WHEREAS parks and recreation is an integral part of communities throughout this country, including the Town of Lexington Massachusetts; and WHEREAS parks and recreation promote health and wellness, improving the physical and mental health of people who live near parks; and WHEREAS parks and recreation encourages physical activities by providing space for popular sports, hiking trails, swimming pool and many other activities designed to promote active lifestyle; and WHEREAS parks and recreation is a leading provider of healthy meals, nutrition services and education; and WHEREAS parks and recreation programming and education activities, such as out-of-school time programming, youth sports and environmental education, are critical to childhood development; and WHEREAS parks and recreation increase a community's economic prosperity through increased property values, expansion of the local tax base, increased tourism, the attraction and retention of businesses, and crime reduction; and WHEREAS parks and recreation is fundamental to the environmental well-being of our community; and WHEREAS parks and recreation is essential and adaptable infrastructure that makes our communities resilient in the face of natural disasters and climate change; and WHEREAS our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our community and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors; and WHEREAS the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and Recreation Month; and WHEREAS the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts recognized the benefits derived from parks and recreation resources. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVE BY the Select Board that July is recognized as Park and Recreation month in the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands and caused the seal of Lexington to be affixed herewith on the 151h of May 2023 Jill I. Hai, Chair Suzanne E. Barry Mark D. Sandeen Joseph N. Pato Douglas M. Lucente Photo Survey and Mapping of Bench Types Lincoln Park, Lexington MA Date: Feb.14, 2022 Prepared for the Lincoln Park Committee, by: Wesley Wirth of Thomas Wirth Associates Inc - Landscape Architecture 133 Western Ave Sherborn MA 01770 Attached is a numbered plan (Page 2) showing the location and corresponding bench number showing all the benches in Lincoln Park, the following numbered photos show each if the numbered benches. This was invisioned as a tool to assess the existing distribution to help guide choices for future bench placement. There are a total of 39 benches on the grounds. (The Granite Forest is not counted) Adding more would be desirable. IN specific nature areas aligned for corresponding views, in the recreation areas for watching games and practices, and along the walk / exercise loops. particularly along the western -most soccer field and baseball field: to allow for families and spectators to view games, as well as allow walkers and exercisers to more appropriately select their seat of choice. Another area of low bench density is the path that follows Worthen Road, on the eastern side of the park. There are 3 benches, situated very close to each other, where the bike path meets Worthen Road. There are no benches along the path adjacent to the road, despite there being 3 workout stations along the same path. Bench distribution throughout the rest of the park is regular, even dense in place such as the Lee Memorial or the Woodland Gardens, but many bench options allow for multiple options or many visitors to sit and take in those serene areas. The same is true for the Playground, central to the Athletic Fields, as this is a high traffic. Other locations to consider adding benches would the trail through the Crab Apple Grove, and the Boardwalk trail that cuts through the Wetland Woodlands. 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Tiffany was a lifelong resident of Lexington until her untimely passing on December 15th, 2021, to a brain aneurism. Tiffany lived at 193 Bedford St. she attended Estabrook Elementary, Diamond Middle and finally graduated Lexington High School in 2008. Tiffany lived with her mother and her younger brother. Next door lived Tiffany's grandparents who also lived in Lexington most of their lives. Tiffany's great grandfather Wallace Weisinger was a callman for the Lexington Fire Department 1933-1974, making Tiffany a fourth generation Lextonian. Tiffany's grandfather Wayne Devaney being a WW2 vet was a huge role model for her, he instilled Tiffany with strong values, good morals, and civic pride. Sadly, Tiffany's grandfather died and shortly after her mother suffered a stroke during a spinal operation leaving her unable to walk or speak. In the years after, Tiffany took guardianship of her younger brother until he was able to graduate Lexington high school. Eventually the property was sold and redeveloped like so many other houses in the town. I also grew up in Lexington. I first met Tiffany in high school, but we did not date until many years later. We were in a relationship for over 6 years; she was my best friend and my partner for life. In the time we were together I was constantly amazed with her acts of kindness and generosity, she was always so proud to be from Lexington, often sharing the towns great history with others. Lexington is a beautiful town with an amazing history, but even more than that, Lexington is a strong community made up of good people and Tiffany was one of those people. So, I humbly request this committee and communities' approval for a memorial to be made for one of Lexington's own. We want to thank the committee for your time and consideration on this matter. -Best Regards Nicholas Bonanno and Greta Anderson (Tiffany at Pilgrim Monument, Provincetown) (Tiffany's Great Grandfathers, Wallace Weisinger Retirement Gift) IQ r T fi 1 t taiILI y - J 1. I �1 JI ' qtr — 011, TOWN OF LEXINGTON Lexington, Massachusetts CENTER PLAYFIELDS TRACK & FIELD RENOVATION HAMMER/DISCUS LOC. PROJECT NO.:18031.00 REFERENCE SHEEP. L1.1 PHASE: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS DATE: N19 MAY 07 SCALE. AS SuO W N i fi 1 � yip - f �1 JI 011, n� Al n _ Q' L y .t meq• J (�_' -- _ "�'t �y '� 'rl r IZ� �� I'• A —I� t r 'a t TOWN OF LEXINGTON Lexington, Massachusetts CENTER PLAYFIELDS TRACK & FIELD RENOVATION HAMMER/DISCUS LOC. PROJECT NO.:18031.00 REFERENCE SHEEP. L1.1 PHASE: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS DATE: N19 MAY 07 SCALE. AS SuO W N i i TOWN OF LEXINGTON Lexington, Massachusetts CENTER PLAYFIELDS TRACK & FIELD RENOVATION HAMMER/DISCUS LOC. PROJECT NO.:18031.00 REFERENCE SHEEP. L1.1 PHASE: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS DATE: N19 MAY 07 SCALE. AS SuO W N Why are trees important? Climate change is bringing higher temperatures and more intense storms to Lexington: Days annually above 900: Historically (1990-2010) 9 By century's end: Low to moderate emissions scenario (RCP 4.5) 35 High emissions scenario (RCP 8.5) 67 From: Climate Change Impacts and Projections for the Greater Boston Area, Douglas and Kirshen, 2022 Trees: Absorb pollutants Shade buildings in summer Absorb carbon Cool our / neighborhoods Promote stormwater infiltration Provide wildlife / habitat Increase property values Improve our mental health and well-being STATEMENT OF CONCERN FOR LEXINGTON'S TREES To: Lexington Select Board Cc: Tree Committee, Conservation Commission, Planning Board, Permanent Building Committee, Sustainable Lexington Committee, Town Meeting Members, and Town Manager Re: Statement of Concern About Lexington's Trees Our streets and neighborhoods are losing too many large trees. The undersigned express our urgent concern that we are not doing enough as a community to protect and enlarge Lexington's tree canopy, particularly at a time when a robust tree canopy is needed more than ever. Trees are one of the best defenses Lexington can have against the growing impacts of climate change. Middlesex County has historically had 8.7 days each year above 90°, but by century's end we are expected to have 35 such days under a low -to -moderate emissions scenario and 67 days with business -as -usual emissions. Heat like this creates health risks for our children, elderly and other vulnerable populations. Heat like this places an enormous energy burden on our cooling systems and will make many summer outdoor activities unpleasant if not dangerous. What can trees do? • Trees shade our homes in the summer and buffer against wind in winter, reducing heating/cooling energy use by 25-40%. • A tree canopy can have a 15-20°F impact on the hottest summer days, the difference between our children playing outside or sitting in an air-conditioned room. • Trees combat climate change both by sequestering carbon directly and by reducing building energy demands (due to tree shading and windbreak). • Trees mitigate stormwater and flooding impacts by promoting soil infiltration and intercepting rainfall that then evaporates. • Trees improve air quality through uptake of gaseous pollution via leaf pores, intercepting particulates, and inhibiting the formation of smog. • Trees are a foundational part of the ecological communities that surround and sustain us, especially in New England. Trees provide habitat to countless species of insects, fungi, moss, birds, mammals, and plants, serving as critical elements in most food chains. • Trees enhance property values. A range of studies have found increases of about 3 to 10 percent in residential property values associated with the presence of trees and vegetation. • Studies have shown that trees provide a wealth of mental health and quality -of -life benefits, from increased cognitive function to reductions in stress and anxiety, reduced crime, and even more rapid recovery from surgery. Shade trees can take 100 years or more to mature and fill the canopy. While we must continue to plant for the future, we must also recognize that what is cut down now cannot be regrown in our children's lifetimes. We ask that you make the preservation and enlargement of Lexington's tree canopy a greater priority through all the means at the town's disposal, including education, resources, and regulation. We ask that you set actionable goals reflecting the magnitude of the challenge, and that you marshal every relevant committee and department to identify concrete steps they can take to help meet these goals. We NEED a robust canopy to help minimize the localized impacts of global climate change. The best time to make these investments was thirty years ago; the next best time is NOW. To date (May 17), the statement has been signed by almost 1,000 individuals who live or work in Lexington and endorsed by the following organizations: Center Goods Citizens for Lexington Conservation Climate Action Team of First Parish, Lexington Green Team at Diamond Middle School Greenways Corridor Committee Hancock Church Environmental Action Team Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee Lexington Center Committee Lexington Climate Action Network Lexington Conservation Commission Lexington Interfaith Community Association Lexington Living Landscapes Lexington Tree Committee Lexington Zero Waste Collaborative LHS Envirothon Team LexTrees.org LPS Green Teams Shadley Associates Social Justice Action Team of Follen Church South Lexington Civic Association Sustainable Lexington Committee Sustainable Lexington Youth Tourism Committee Tuesday Morning Study Group Board of the Lexington Field and Garden Club