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Wednesday, S eptember 20, 2023
Select Board Meeting Room, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 - Hybrid Participation*
6:30 PM
AGENDA
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Select Board Work Session- Discussion on Noise Bylaw Regarding Landscaper 6:30pm
and Construction Noise
2. Select Board Work Session- Update on Goal Setting Process 7:30pm
3. Select Board Work Session- Continuing Review of Draft Select Board Report for 7:45pm
Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report
ADJOURN
1. Anticipated Adjournment 8:00pm
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Select Board Work Session- Discussion on Noise Bylaw Regarding Landscaper and
Construction Noise
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Jim Malloy, Town Manager
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SUMMARY
Category: Infornung
The proposed changes to the Noise Bylaw were previously provided to the Select Board on July 24 for
comment, the Working Group then made some additional modifications to the proposal. There are public
meetings scheduled on September 26 (Hybrid) and October 11 (Hybrid)to obtain any public input.
Attached please fmd:
• Redline highlighting all changes made from current bylaw to the current draft proposed amendments.
• Clean version of the proposed bylaw after the amendments.
• Redline highlighting the changes between 7/24 and the current draft proposal.
One other issue related to the current bylaw that the Board is asked to discuss is whether there should be a
one-year delay in the implementation of the gas powered leaf blower prohibition by pushing the effective date
for commercial landscape contractors from 2025 to 2026 (which would seek to amend Section 80-4(H)(6)).
SUGGESTED MOTION:
No motion at this time.
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
9/20/2023 6:30pm
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
D All proposeld Clianges Redline (Awer Vllery-K)
F) All Proposed Changes Clean. (A)ver Mlleax,.)
F) 7 24 to 9/20 rnj paxison Redline Ower Merno
Chapter 80
NOISE CONTROL
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Lexington 4-11-2001 by Art. 33.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Alarms—See Ch.5. Animals—See Ch.9.
§ 80-1. Findings.
The Town of Lexington finds that excessive or unwarranted noise jeopardizes the health, safety, and welfare and
I degrades the quality of life of its
§ 80-2.Purpose and applicability.
A. The purpose of this by-law is to protect the ` iii ..Ilp:..... of Lexington from excessive or unwarranted
noise. No person owning, leasing, or controlling a source of sound shall willfully, negligently, or through
failure to provide necessary equipment, service, or maintenance or to take necessary precautions cause,suffer,
allow, or permit excessive or unwarranted noise.
B. This by-law shall apply to the control of all sound originating within the limits of the Town of Lexington and
shall be consistent in scope and application with the relevant state and federal statutes and regulations,
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C. Noise-related provisions of Chapter 9,Animals,may be enforced under this by-law.
D. All Town departments and agencies shall, to the fullest extent consistent with federal and state laws and
regulations, carry out their programs in such a manner as to comply with this by-law.
E. Provisions in this by-law shall not apply to any activity to the extent regulation thereof has been preempted
by state or federal law.
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CONSTRUCTION Any site or building preparation, assembly, erection, substantial repair, alteration,
destruction or similar action for public or private rights-of-way, structures,utilities, or similar property.
EMERGENCY Any occurrence or set of circumstances involving actual or imminent physical trauma or
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EMERGENCY WORK Any work performed for the purpose of preventing or alleviating the physical trauma or
property damage threatened or caused by an emergency.
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In addition,the following restrictions shall apply:
A. Construction/private service/maintenance power equipment. [Amended 6-1-2020 ATM by Art. 27]
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refuse or debris, which generates excessive or unwarranted noise at any point of public or common pass-by
between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. is prohibited.
D. Commercial deliveries or pickups. Deliveries or pickups for commercial or business purposes between 11:00
p.m. and 6:00 a.m.are prohibited unless the noise level of such deliveries or pickups in nearby residential areas
does not cause excessive or unwarranted noise.
Electronic devices and musical instruments. No person owning, leasing or controlling the operation of any
electronic device or musical instrument shall willfully or negligently cause or permit excessive or unwarranted
noise.
F. Fixed plant equipment. Excessive or unwarranted noise caused by fixed plant equipment such as but not
limited to, air conditioners, pumps, fans, furnaces, compressors, engines, ventilation equipment and similar
fixed plant equipment is prohibited.
Motor vehicle alarms.No person owning,leasing,renting or otherwise in control of a motor vehicle will permit
the sounding of any horn, alarm or other signaling device for any period of time exceeding 10 minutes.
Automatic alarm systems must be programmed to reset within 10 minutes and may not activate again within
the next 60 minutes. A police officer observing any horn, alarm or other signaling device that fails to comply
with this section will direct an owner, operator, renter or person in control of the vehicle to silence the motor
vehicle alarm. If, after making a reasonable attempt to contact the vehicle owner, operator,renter or person in
control of the vehicle (or if that person refuses to comply), the officer may enter the vehicle to shut off or
otherwise disconnect the power source. If unsuccessful, an authorized towing agency may be used to remove
the motor vehicle to an approved storage area. The registered owner of the motor vehicle will be responsible
for all reasonable costs,charges and expenses incurred for the silencing of the alarm,removal and/or storage of
the motor vehicle.
Stationary engine run-up. Permitting,allowing or causing generation of excessive or unwarranted noise at any
point of public or common pass-by through the unnecessary operation of the engine of a motor vehicle while
said vehicle is stopped for a foreseeable period of time in excess of five minutes is prohibited.
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(1) The outdoor use of landscape maintenance equipment by commercial landscapers shall be limited to the
following days and hours:
(a) Monday Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(b) Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(2) The outdoor use of landscape maintenance equipment by persons other than commercial landscapers shall
be limited to the following days and hours:
(a) Monday Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(b) Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(3) The outdoor use of landscape maintenance equipment by the Town or Town contractors on Town property
shall be limited to the following hours:
(a) Monday Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(b) Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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(5) The use of gas-powered leaf blowers is restricted to the periods of March 15 to May 31 and September
15 to December 30.
(6) Effective March 15,2025,the use of all gas-powered leaf blowers by commercial landscapers in the Town
of Lexington shall be prohibited.
(7) Effective March 15, 2026,the use of all gas-powered leaf blowers by residents on their own property in
the Town of Lexington shall be prohibited.
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(8) The use of wheeled leaf blowers powered by four-stroke engines on properties larger than one acre is
not subject to the prohibitions in Subsection HI:......(6) and(7).
§ 80-511161111. Exemptions.
A. The provisions of this by-law shall not apply to sounds emitted during or associated with:
(1) Police, fire, and civil and national defense activities, or in training exercises related to emergency
activities;
(2) Parades, public gatherings, or sporting events, for which permits have been issued or which are
supervised by the School Department or the Parks and Recreation Department;
(3) Noncommercial public speaking and public assembly activities as guaranteed by state and federal
constitutions;
(4) Operation of a farm or any ancillary or related activity that is an ordinary aspect of farming;
(5) Emergency work including,but not limited to,the operation of any mechanical devieedcli,, ( ,apparatus,
gi �,, , or equipment use in connection with an emergency;
.........(6) Snow removal activity; and
(7) Any activity to the extent the regulation thereof has been preempted by state or federal laws or
regulations.
B. These exemptions shall not apply if the noise is determined to exist as the result of negligent conduct or actions
inconsistent with generally accepted practices.
§ 80-61111711.Measurement of excessive or unwarranted noise.
A. A determination that excessive or unwarranted noise is iclil(,,edto a given noise source will be made
in accordance with the definition o "noise level" in § 80-1
B. To determine if there is a noise violation on private property, the noise measurements shall be made at the
Iboundary of the : iii , property J'"jiii ii which the offending sound source is located. To determine if there
is a noise violation in public spaces, the noise measurements shall be made at any location a passerby might
lawfully occupy.
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(a) The project entails rock removal with heavy machinery, including ledge removal, rock pounding, rock
crushing, or rock cutting(collectively defined as "ledge work"); and
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it is discovered that such provisions do apply after the project begins, then no ledge work shall begin or
continue until a noise mitigation plan is submitted and accepted in accordance with § 80-8(ii).
In the event that the builder does not submit or follow a specified noise plan,plan,whether by
using inadequate barriers, poor barrier installation, poor maintenance, failure to move them to a new work
area on site, or any other problem, then work must cease until the issue is corrected °� °� °� '�'
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§ 80-9. Special permits. [Amended 3-31-2004 ATM by Art.39]
A. The Select Board, or its designees, may issue a special permit for any activity otherwise forbidden by the
provisions of this by-law.A person seeking such a permit shall make a written application to the Select Board,
or designee, on the appropriate form,which shall be available at the office of the Select Board or its designee.
The following criteria shall be considered when deciding whether to issue a special permit: [Amended 3-27-
2019 ATM by Art.34]
(1) Whether the cost of compliance will cause an applicant excessive financial hardship; and
(2) Whether the proposed additional noise will have an excessive impact on neighboring
B. The Select Board, or its designees, may issue additional guidelines defining the criteria to be considered and
the procedures to be followed in applying for a special permit. [Amended 3-27-2019 ATM by Art.34]
C. An initial special permit shall remain valid for up to one year from the date it was issued.Renewal of a special
permit shall require:
(1) A public hearing for review of whether the cost of compliance will cause an applicant excessive financial
hardship; and
(2) Evaluation of noise data at the boundary of the property in which the offending sound source is located.
Renewal of a special permit shall be up to three years. Any special permit issued to the applicant shall
contain all necessary conditions to ensure minimum disturbance to the adjoining residences.
D. Legal notice of the time and place of said hearing shall be given by the Select Board,at the expense of the applicant,
by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in Lexington once in each of two successive weeks,the first
publication to be not less than 14 days before the day of the hearing and by posting such notice in a conspicuous
place in the Lexington Town Hall for a period of not less than 14 days before the day of such
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hearing, and by delivering or mailing a notice thereof to the applicant, the Board of Health, the Police, Fire and
Inspectional Services Departments and the abutters within 300 feet of the lot line. [Amended 3-27-2019 ATM
by Art.34]
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Chapter 80
NOISE CONTROL
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Lexington 4-11-2001 by Art. 33.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Alarms—See Ch.5. Animals—See Ch.9.
§ 80-1. Findings.
The Town of Lexington finds that excessive or unwarranted noise j eopardizes the health,safety,and welfare
and degrades the quality of life of its residents.
§ 80-2. Purpose and applicability.
A. The purpose of this by-law is to protect the residents of Lexington from excessive or unwarranted
noise. No person owning, leasing, or controlling a source of sound shall willfully, negligently, or
through failure to provide necessary equipment, service, or maintenance or to take necessary
precautions cause, suffer, allow, or permit excessive or unwarranted noise.
B. This by-law shall apply to the control of all sound originating within the limits of the Town of
Lexington and shall be consistent in scope and application with the relevant state and federal statutes
and regulations, including but not limited to the Massachusetts Clean Air Act, MGL Chapter 111,
Sections 142A-M and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Air Pollution
Control Regulations 310 CMR 7.00.
C. Noise-related provisions of Chapter 9,Animals,may be enforced under this by-law.
D. All Town departments and agencies shall, to the fullest extent consistent with federal and state laws
and regulations, carry out their programs in such a manner as to comply with this by-law.
E. Provisions in this by-law shall not apply to any activity to the extent regulation thereof has been
preempted by state or federal law.
§ 80-3. Relationship to other laws.
Nothing in this by-law shall be construed to restrict, amend,repeal, or otherwise limit the application or
enforcement of existing Town of Lexington by-laws or Commonwealth of Massachusetts laws.
§ 80-4.Definitions.
When used in this by-law,the following definitions shall apply:
BLAST HOLE DRILLING Is a technique whereby a hole is drilled into the surface of the rock,packed
with explosive material and detonated. The aim f this technique is to induce cracks in the inner geology
f the surrounding rock, in order to remove rock and ledge.
COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPER A person or entity that receives compensation to utilize landscape
maintenance equipment on another's property. [Added 11-8-2021 STM by Art. 10]
CONSTRUCTION Any site or building preparation, assembly, erection, substantial repair, alteration,
destruction or similar action for public or private rights-of-way, structures,utilities, or similar property.
EMERGENCY Any occurrence or set of circumstances involving actual or imminent physical trauma or
property damage.
EMERGENCY WORK Any work performed for the purpose of preventing or alleviating the physical
trauma or property damage threatened or caused by an emergency.
EQUIVALENT CONTINUOUS SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL, or Leq/LAeq, is the constant noise level
that would result in the same total sound energy being produced over a given period.LAeq is a fundamental
measurement parameter designed to represent a varying sound source over a given time as a single number.
EXCESSIVE OR UNWARRANTED NOISE Any noise that results in noise pollution or noise injury.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT Gas- or electric-powered lawn mowers,hedge trimmers,
weed whackers, leaf blowers, and other equipment used in landscaping or lawn care. [Added 11-8-2021
STM by Art. 10]
NOISE INJURY is a condition caused by one-time exposure to an intense impulse sound, such as an
explosion or by continuous exposure to loud sounds over an extended period of time. Sound is
measured in decibel units. Long or repeated exposure to sounds at or above 85 decibels can cause
hearing loss.
NOISE LEVEL Measured property of sound,which for the purpose of this by-law,will be expressed in A-
weighted decibels (dBA), obtained with a Type I or II sound level meter as specified under American
National Standards Institute(ANSI) standards.
NOISE POLLUTION The condition resulting when a sound source exceeds 80 dBA in a residential zone
and 85 or more dBA in all other zones.
PERCUSSIVE BREAKING (Hammering) Is the breaking of rock, bedrock or ledge by repeated blows of
a heavy bit or a chisel inside a casing pipe controlled by heavy equipment.
ROCK BREAKING Is the removal of boulders or bedrock from land by drilling, blasting, percussive
breaking, crushing,processing or splitting.
§ 80-5.Prohibition of excessive or unwarranted noise.
Generation of excessive or unwarranted noise is prohibited, except as provided by§§ 80-5 and 80-8 of this
by-law. In addition,the following restrictions shall apply:
A. Construction/private service/maintenance power equipment. [Amended 6-1-2020 ATM by Art. 27]
(i) Contractors are permitted to operate tools or equipment used in construction, excluding blast
hole drilling,rock breaking,or blasting,in a manner such that this operation creates noise across
a real property boundary that exceeds the limits prescribed in the definition of noise pollution
on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays between the hours
of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Such operation is not permitted on Sundays and legal holidays
recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
(ii) Residents are permitted to operate tools or equipment used in construction, excluding blast hole
drilling, rock breaking or blasting, in a manner such that this operation creates noise across a
real property boundary that exceeds the limits prescribed in the definition of noise pollution on
weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and legal
holidays recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m.
(iii) Blasting and the use of powered equipment used in rock breaking, including but not limited to
hydraulic or pneumatic hammers, on weekdays only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. and is not permitted on Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays recognized by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Contractors and residents are required to comply with noise
mitigation measures requirements in Section 80-8.
B. Legal Holidays recognized by the Commonwealth. The following legal holidays recognized by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be applicable for the purposes of this bylaw:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Washington's Birthday
Patriot's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth Independence Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
C. Commercial trash collection. The operation of commercial trash compactors or collection of trash,
rubbish, refuse or debris, which generates excessive or unwarranted noise at any point of public or
common pass-by between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m, is prohibited.
D. Commercial deliveries or pickups. Deliveries or pickups for commercial or business purposes
between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. are prohibited unless the noise level of such deliveries or pickups
in nearby residential areas does not cause excessive or unwarranted noise.
E. Electronic devices and musical instruments. No person owning, leasing or controlling the operation
of any electronic device or musical instrument shall willfully or negligently cause or permit excessive
or unwarranted noise.
F. Fixed plant equipment. Excessive or unwarranted noise caused by fixed plant equipment such as,but
not limited to, air conditioners, pumps, fans, furnaces, compressors, engines, ventilation equipment
and similar fixed plant equipment is prohibited.
G. Motor vehicle alarms. No person owning, leasing, renting or otherwise in control of a motor vehicle
will permit the sounding of any horn, alarm or other signaling device for any period of time exceeding
10 minutes. Automatic alarm systems must be programmed to reset within 10 minutes and may not
activate again within the next 60 minutes.A police officer observing any horn,alarm or other signaling
device that fails to comply with this section will direct an owner, operator,renter or person in control
of the vehicle to silence the motor vehicle alarm. If, after malting a reasonable attempt to contact the
vehicle owner, operator,renter or person in control of the vehicle(or if that person refuses to comply),
the officer may enter the vehicle to shut off or otherwise disconnect the power source. If unsuccessful,
an authorized towing agency may be used to remove the motor vehicle to an approved storage area.
The registered owner of the motor vehicle will be responsible for all reasonable costs, charges and
expenses incurred for the silencing of the alarm,removal and/or storage of the motor vehicle.
H. Stationary engine run-up. Permitting, allowing or causing generation of excessive or unwarranted
noise at any point of public or common pass-by through the unnecessary operation of the engine of a
motor vehicle while said vehicle is stopped for a foreseeable period of time in excess of five minutes
is prohibited.
I. Landscape Noise [Amended 11-8-2021 STM by Art. 10]
(1) The outdoor use of landscape maintenance equipment by commercial landscapers shall be
limited to the following days and hours:
(a) Monday Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(b) Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(2) The outdoor use of landscape maintenance equipment by persons other than commercial
landscapers shall be limited to the following days and hours:
(a) Monday—Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(b) Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(3) The outdoor use of landscape maintenance equipment by the Town or Town contractors on Town
property shall be limited to the following hours:
(a) Monday—Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(b) Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(4) Landscape construction work shall be governed by§ 80-5A,rather than this § 80-5I.
(5) The use of gas-powered leaf blowers is restricted to the periods of March 15 to May 31 and
September 15 to December 30.
(6) Effective March 15,2025,the use of all gas-powered leaf blowers by commercial landscapers in
the Town of Lexington shall be prohibited.
(7) Effective March 15, 2026, the use of all gas-powered leaf blowers by residents on their own
property in the Town of Lexington shall be prohibited.
(8) The use of wheeled leaf blowers powered by four-stroke engines on properties larger than one
acre is not subject to the prohibitions in Subsection I(6) and(7).
(9) Golf courses shall be exempt Subsection I(5) and(6).
§ 80-6. Exemptions.
A. The provisions of this by-law shall not apply to sounds emitted during or associated with:
(1) Police, fire, and civil and national defense activities, or in training exercises related to
emergency activities;
(2) Parades,public gatherings, or sporting events, for which permits have been issued or which are
supervised by the School Department or the Parks and Recreation Department;
(3) Noncommercial public speaking and public assembly activities as guaranteed by state and
federal constitutions;
(4) Operation of a farm or any ancillary or related activity that is an ordinary aspect of farming;
(5) Emergency work including, but not limited to, the operation of any mechanical devices,
apparatus, vehicles, or equipment used in connection with an emergency;
(6) Snow removal activity; and
(7) Any activity to the extent the regulation thereof has been preempted by state or federal laws or
regulations.
B. These exemptions shall not apply if the noise is determined to exist as the result of negligent conduct
or actions inconsistent with generally accepted practices.
§ 80-7.Measurement of excessive or unwarranted noise.
A. A determination that excessive or unwarranted noise is related to a given noise source will be made
in accordance with the definition of"noise level" in § 80-4.
B. To determine if there is a noise violation on private property, the noise measurements shall be made
at the boundary of the abutting property from which the offending sound source is located. To
determine if there is a noise violation in public spaces,the noise measurements shall be made at any
location a passerby might lawfully occupy.
§ 80-8. Noise mitigation plan for construction. [Added 10-21-2020 STM by Art.3]
(i) A noise mitigation plan prepared by a credentialed noise mitigation consultant shall be required prior
to the issuance of a building permit for construction projects in or adjacent to residentially zoned
areas where:
(a) The project entails rock removal with heavy machinery, including ledge removal, rock
pounding,rock crushing, or rock cutting(collectively defined as "ledge work"); and
(b) Ledge work activities are anticipated to take place on more than seven days over the course of
the project; and
(c) Any project, based on the specific conditions of the project and upon a determination of the
Building Commissioner shall require a noise mitigation plan.
(ii) A noise mitigation plan required under this § 80-8 shall, at a minimum, require portable sound
barriers, designed to reduce sound levels outside the barriers by at least 10 dB(A), surrounding and
installed as close as practicable to the source of the noise. The noise mitigation plan may require, at
the discretion of the Building Commissioner,regular noise monitoring and reporting to the Building
Commissioner. These barriers must reduce construction noise to prevent noise injury to Town
residents. The objective of this bylaw is to keep maximum noise levels at the property line under 80
dB(A) in residential zones and 85 dB(A) in all other zones. This is taken to mean the LAeq as
measured by a calibrated sound level meter. Since construction noise varies over time, the LAeq
measurement should be taken over a representative time period, to capture the loudest typically
sustained noise level. This plan must address all noise-producing activities involved in rock removal,
including rock pounding, rock crushing, pneumatic jack-hammers or rock cutting (collectively
defined as "ledge work"). Blast hole drilling and blasting, as permitted through the Fire Department
is excluded. The Plan shall include a site plan showing the site boundaries and the locations of nearby
residents on all sides. The site plan shall also show the location of ledge to be removed and the
locations of each proposed noise-producing equipment and its range of movement.
(iii) In the event that a building permit is issued under the assumption that none of the § 80-8 provisions
apply, and it is discovered that such provisions do apply after the project begins,then no ledge work
shall begin or continue until a noise mitigation plan is submitted and accepted in accordance with §
80-8(ii).
(iv) In the event that the builder does not submit or follow a specified noise mitigation plan,whether by
using inadequate barriers,poor barrier installation,poor maintenance, failure to move them to a new
work area on site, or any other problem, then work must cease until the issue is corrected in
accordance with provisions of§ 80-8.
§ 80-9. Special permits. [Amended 3-31-2004 ATM by Art.391
A. The Select Board, or its designees,may issue a special permit for any activity otherwise forbidden by
the provisions of this by-law. A person seeking such a permit shall make a written application to the
Select Board, or designee,on the appropriate form,which shall be available at the office of the Select
Board or its designee. The following criteria shall be considered when deciding whether to issue a
special permit: [Amended 3-27-2019 ATM by Art.34]
(1) Whether the cost of compliance will cause an applicant excessive financial hardship; and
(2) Whether the proposed additional noise will have an excessive impact on neighboring
residents.
B. The Select Board, or its designees, may issue additional guidelines defining the criteria to be
considered and the procedures to be followed in applying for a special permit. [Amended 3-27-2019
ATM by Art. 34]
C. An initial special permit shall remain valid for up to one year from the date it was issued. Renewal of
a special permit shall require:
(1) A public hearing for review of whether the cost of compliance will cause an applicant excessive
financial hardship; and
(2) Evaluation of noise data at the boundary of the property in which the offending sound source is
located. Renewal of a special permit shall be up to three years. Any special permit issued to the
applicant shall contain all necessary conditions to ensure minimum disturbance to the adjoining
residences.
D. Legal notice of the time and place of said hearing shall be given by the Select Board, at the expense of
the applicant, by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in Lexington once in each of two
successive weeks, the first publication to be not less than 14 days before the day of the hearing and by
posting such notice in a conspicuous place in the Lexington Town Hall for a period of not less than 14
days before the day of such hearing, and by delivering or mailing a notice thereof to the applicant,the
Board of Health, the Police, Fire and Inspectional Services Departments and the abutters within 300
feet of the lot line. [Amended 3-27-2019 ATM by Art. 34]
§ 80-10.Rules and regulations. [Amended 3-27-2019 ATM by Art. 34]
The Select Board, or its designees, may promulgate, after public notice and hearing,rules and regulations
to effectuate the purposes and intent of this by-law. However, failure by the Select Board to promulgate
such rules and regulations shall not act to suspend or invalidate the effect of this by-law.
§ 80-11. Enforcement and penalties.
A. The Police, Health or Inspectional Services Departments, or any designee thereof, shall have power
to enforce this by-law.
B. Any person who violates any provision of this bylaw, or who is the owner of property on which such
violation occurs, shall be fined an amount not to exceed$100 per first violation, $200 for the second
violation,and$300 for the third and each subsequent violation.Fines issued hereunder shall be issued
in accordance with Chapter 1, § 1-6 of the General Bylaws. The imposition of a penalty for any
violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue.Each day that such violation continues
shall be considered a separate offense. [Amended 11-8-2021 STM by Art. 10]
§ 80-12. Severability.
If any section,paragraph or part of this by-law is for any reason declared invalid or unconstitutional by
any court, every other section,paragraph and part shall continue in full force.
Chapter 80
NOISE CONTROL
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Lexington 4-11-2001 by Art. 33.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Alarms—See Ch.5. Animals—See Ch.9.
§ 80-1. Findings.
The Town of Lexington finds that excessive or unwarranted noise jeopardizes the health,safety,and welfare
I and degrades the quality of life of its iii (nee il[s.
§ 80-2.Purpose and applicability.
A. The purpose o this by-law is to protect the �~� ii. IIII:.......::.. o Lexington rom excessive or
unwarranted noise. No person owning, leasing, or controlling a source of sound shall willfully,
negligently, or through failure to provide necessary equipment, service, or maintenance or to take
necessary precautions cause, suffer, allow, or permit excessive or unwarranted noise.
B. This by-law shall apply to the control of all sound originating within the limits of the Town of
Lexington and shall be consistent in scope and application with the relevant state and federal statutes
and regulations, including but not limited to the Massachusetts Clean Air Act, MGL Chapter 111,
Sections 142A-M and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Air Pollution
Control Regulations 310 CMR 7.00.
C. Noise-related provisions of Chapter 9,Animals,may be enforced under this by-law.
D. All Town departments and agencies shall, to the fullest extent consistent with federal and state laws
and regulations, carry out their programs in such a manner as to comply with this by-law.
E. Provisions in this by-law shall not apply to any activity to the extent regulation thereof has been
preempted by state or federal law.
§ 80-3. Relationship to other laws.
Nothing in this by-law shall be construed to restrict, amend, repeal, or otherwise limit the application or
enforcement of existing Town of Lexington by-laws or Commonwealth of Massachusetts laws.
§ 80-4. Definitions.
When used in this by-law,the following definitions shall apply:
BLAST HOLE DRILLING Is a technique whereby a hole is drilled into the surface of the rock,packed
with explosive material and detonated. The aim of this technique is to induce cracksin the inner geology
of
e surrounding rock, i r r to remove rock and ledge.
COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPER A person or entity that receives compensation to utilize landscape
maintenance equipment on another's property. [Added 11-8-2021 STM by Art. 10]
CONSTRUCTION Any site or building preparation, assembly, erection, substantial repair, alteration,
destruction or similar action for public or private rights-of-way, structures,utilities, or similar property.
EMERGENCY Any occurrence or set of circumstances involving actual or imminent physical trauma or
property damage.
EMERGENCY WORK Any work performed for the purpose of preventing or alleviating the physical
trauma or property damage threatened or caused by an emergency.
EQUIVALENT CONTINUOUS SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL, or Leq/LAeq, is the constant noise level
that would result in the same total sound energy being produced over a given period.LAeq is a fundamental
measurement parameter designed to represent a varying sound source over a given time as a single number.
EXCESSIVE OR UNWARRANTED NOISE Any noise that results in noise pollution or noise injury.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT Gas- or electric-powered lawn mowers,hedge trimmers,
weed whackers, leaf blowers, and other equipment used in landscaping or lawn care. [Added 11-8-2021
STM by Art. 10]
NOISE INJURY is a condition caused by one-time exposure to an intense impulse sound, such as an
explosion or by continuous exposure to loud sounds over an extended period of time. Sound is
measured in decibel units. Long or repeated exposure to sounds at or above 85 decibels can cause
hearing loss.
NOISE LEVEL Measured property of sound,which for the purpose of this by-law,will be expressed in A-
weighted decibels (dBA), obtained with a Type I or II sound level meter as specified under American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards.
NOISE POLLUTION The condition resulting when a sound source exceeds 80 dRA, i g 1,1 aiii�cs i e::I: :I °1 ii 1
or more dBA i.: l�� t"i ::: z o:.: " .
PERCUSSIVE BREAKING (Hammering) Is the breaking of rock,bedrock or ledge by repeated blows of
a heavy bit or a chisel inside a casing pipe controlled by heavy equipment.
ROCK BREAKING Is the removal of boulders or bedrock from land by drilling, blasting, percussive
breaking, crushing,processing or splitting.
§ 80-5.Prohibition of excessive or unwarranted noise.
Generation of excessive or unwarranted noise is prohibited, except as provided by§§ 80-5 and 80-8 of this
by-law. In addition,the following restrictions shall apply:
A. Construction/private service/maintenance power equipment. [Amended 6-1-2020 ATM by Art. 27]
(i) Contractors are permitted to operate tools or equipment used in construction, excluding blast
hole drilling,rock breaking,or blasting,in a manner such that this operation creates noise across
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a real property boundary that exceeds � :. ii: :iiiif: ::::t c�cl :l fl"I defi p:(,iol): o :,10 S..
p(,�flli itiot"i on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays between
the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Such operation is not permitted on Sundays and legal
holidays recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
(ii) Residents are permitted to operate tools or equipment used in construction, excluding blast hole
drilling, rock breaking or blasting, in a manner such that this operation creates noise across a
real property boundary that exceeds �.... l:: l:t°.... P:cs( -::bed it ,[ig def cd ' :ii�O l e
P()11.........1,1 o q on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.and on Saturdays, Sundays
and legal holidays recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
: :iii: and the use of powered
equipment used in rock breaking,including but not limited to hydraulic or pneumatic hammers,
on weekdays only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and is not permitted on
Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Contractors and residents are required to comply with noise mitigation measures requirements
in Section 80-8.
B. Legal Holidays recognized by the Commonwealth. The following legal holidays recognized by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be applicable for the purposes of this bylaw:
New Year's Day
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Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
C. Commercial trash collection. The operation of commercial trash compactors or collection of trash,
rubbish, refuse or debris, which generates excessive or unwarranted noise at any point of public or
common pass-by between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. is prohibited.
D. Commercial deliveries or pickups. Deliveries or pickups for commercial or business purposes
between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. are prohibited unless the noise level of such deliveries or pickups
in nearby residential areas does not cause excessive or unwarranted noise.
E. Electronic devices and musical instruments. No person owning, leasing or controlling the operation
of any electronic device or musical instrument shall willfully or negligently cause or permit excessive
or unwarranted noise.
F. Fixed plant equipment. Excessive or unwarranted noise caused by fixed plant equipment such as,but
not limited to, air conditioners, pumps, fans, furnaces, compressors, engines, ventilation equipment
and similar fixed plant equipment is prohibited.
G. Motor vehicle alarms. No person owning, leasing, renting or otherwise in control of a motor vehicle
will permit the sounding of any horn,alarm or other signaling device for any period of time exceeding
10 minutes. Automatic alarm systems must be programmed to reset within 10 minutes and may not
activate again within the next 60 minutes.A police officer observing any horn,alarm or other signaling
device that fails to comply with this section will direct an owner, operator, renter or person in control
of the vehicle to silence the motor vehicle alarm. If, after making a reasonable attempt to contact the
vehicle owner,operator,renter or person in control of the vehicle(or if that person refuses to comply),
the officer may enter the vehicle to shut off or otherwise disconnect the power source. If unsuccessful,
an authorized towing agency may be used to remove the motor vehicle to an approved storage area.
The registered owner of the motor vehicle will be responsible for all reasonable costs, charges and
expenses incurred for the silencing of the alarm,removal and/or storage of the motor vehicle.
H. Stationary engine run-up. Permitting, allowing or causing generation of excessive or unwarranted
noise at any point of public or common pass-by through the unnecessary operation of the engine of a
motor vehicle while said vehicle is stopped for a foreseeable period of time in excess of five minutes
is prohibited.
I. Landscape Noise [Amended 11-8-2021 STM by Art. 10]
(1) The outdoor use of landscape maintenance equipment by commercial landscapers shall be
limited to the following days and hours:
(a) Monday—Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(b) Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(2) The outdoor use of landscape maintenance equipment by persons other than commercial
landscapers shall be limited to the following days and hours:
(a) Monday—Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(b) Saturdays, Sundays,and legal holidays: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(3) The outdoor use of landscape maintenance equipment by the Town or Town contractors on Town
property shall be limited to the following hours:
(a) Monday—Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(b) Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(4) Landscape construction work shall be governed by§ 80-5A,rather than this § 80-B5I.
(5) The use of gas-powered leaf blowers is restricted to the periods of March 15 to May 31 and
September 15 to December 30.
(6) Effective March 15,2025,the use of all gas-powered leaf blowers by commercial landscapers in
the Town of Lexington shall be prohibited.
(7) Effective March 15, 2026, the use of all gas-powered leaf blowers by residents on their own
property in the Town of Lexington shall be prohibited.
(8) The use of wheeled leaf blowers powered by four-stroke engines on properties larger than one
acre is not subject to the prohibitions in Subsection I(6) and(7).
(9) Golf courses shall be exempt Subsection I(5)tl��and 0.
§ 80-6. Exemptions.
A. The provisions of this by-law shall not apply to sounds emitted during or associated with:
(1) Police, fire, and civil and national defense activities, or in training exercises related to
emergency activities;
(2) Parades,public gatherings, or sporting events, for which permits have been issued or which are
supervised by the School Department or the Parks and Recreation Department;
(3) Noncommercial public speaking and public assembly activities as guaranteed by state and
federal constitutions;
(4) Operation of a farm or any ancillary or related activity that is an ordinary aspect of farming;
(5) Emergency work including, but not limited to, the operation of any mechanical . + cery,
apparatus, , or equipment used in connection with an emergency;
(6) Snow removal activity; and
(7) Any activity to the extent the regulation thereof has been preempted by state or federal laws or
regulations.
B. These exemptions shall not apply if the noise is determined to exist as the result of negligent conduct
or actions inconsistent with generally accepted practices.
§ 80-7.Measurement of excessive or unwarranted noise.
A. A determination that excessive or unwarranted noise is related to a given noise source will be made
in accordance with the definition of"noise level" in § 80-4.
B. To determine if there is a noise violation on private property, the noise measurements shall be made
at the boundary of the abutting property from which the offending sound source is located. To
determine if there is a noise violation in public spaces,the noise measurements shall be made at any
location a passerby might lawfully occupy.
§ 80-8.Noise mitigation plan for construction. [Added 10-21-2020 STM by Art.31]
I (i) A noise mitigation plan prepared by a g iiii(d e .................i a I c d noise mitigation consultant shall be required prior
to the issuance of a building permit for construction projects in or adjacent to residentially zoned
areas where:
(a) The project entails rock removal with heavy machinery, including ledge removal, rock
pounding, rock crushing, or rock cutting(collectively defined as "ledge work"); and
(b) Ledge work activities are anticipated to take place on more than seven days over the course of
the project; and
I (c) -Any project, based on the specific conditions of the project and upon a determination of the
Building Commissioner shall require a noise mitigation plan.
(11) A noise mitigation plan required under this § 80-8 shall, at a minimum, require portable sound
barriers, designed to reduce sound levels outside the barriers by at least 10 dB(A), surrounding and
installed as close as practicable to the source of the noise. The noise mitigation plan may require, at
the discretion of the Building Commissioner,regular noise monitoring and reporting to the Building
Commissioner. These barriers must reduce construction noise to prevent noise injury to Town
residents.The objective of this bylaw is to keep maximum noise levels at the property
line ::iii ide: : .!3 :q : ,s: ie: : z : es a: d 85 d.%A iti all o 1]. : zoi ii��es. This is taken to mean the
LAeq as measured by a calibrated sound level meter. Since construction noise varies over time, the
LAeq measurement should be taken over a representative time period,to capture the loudest typically
sustained noise level. This plan must address all noise-producing activities involved in rock removal,
including rock pounding, rock crushing, 1:e :.;: : :c j ieriii or rock cutting
(collectively defined as "ledge work"). Blast hole
drilling and blasting, as permitted through the Fire Department is excluded. The Plan shall include a
site plan showing the site boundaries and the locations of nearby residents on all sides. The site plan
shall also show the location of ledge to be removed and the locations of each proposed noise-
producing equipment and its range of movement.
In the event that a building permit is issued under the assumption that none of the § 80-8 provisions
apply, and it is discovered that such provisions do apply after the project begins,then no ledge work
shall begin or continue until a noise mitigation plan is submitted and accepted in accordance with §
80-8(ii).
In the event that the builder does not submit or follow a specified noise mitigation plan,whether b
using inadequate barriers,poor barrier installation,poor maintenance, failure to move them to a new
work area on site, or any other problem, then work must cease until the issue is corrected in
accordance with provisions of§ 80-8.
§ 80-9. Special permits. [Amended 3-31-2004 ATM by Art. 391
A. The Select Board,or its designees,may issue a special permit for any activity otherwise forbidden by
the provisions of this by-law. A person seeking such a permit shall make a written application to the
Select Board, or designee, on the appropriate form,which shall be available at the office of the Select
Board or its designee. The following criteria shall be considered when deciding whether to issue a
special permit: [Amended 3-27-2019 ATM by Art.34]
(1) Whether the cost of compliance will cause an applicant excessive financial hardship; and
(2) Whether the proposed additional noise will have an excessive impact on neighboring
° S idetI
B. The Select Board, or its designees, may issue additional guidelines defining the criteria to be
considered and the procedures to be followed in applying for a special permit. [Amended 3-27-2019
ATM by Art. 34]
C. An initial special permit shall remain valid for up to one year from the date it was issued. Renewal of
a special permit shall require:
(1) A public hearing for review of whether the cost of compliance will cause an applicant excessive
financial hardship; and
(2) Evaluation of noise data at the boundary of the property in which the offending sound source is
located. Renewal of a special permit shall be up to three years. Any special permit issued to the
applicant shall contain all necessary conditions to ensure minimum disturbance to the adjoining
residences.
D. Legal notice of the time and place of said hearing shall be given by the Select Board, at the expense of
the applicant, by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in Lexington once in each of two
successive weeks, the first publication to be not less than 14 days before the day of the hearing and by
posting such notice in a conspicuous place in the Lexington Town Hall for a period of not less than 14
days before the day of such hearing, and by delivering or mailing a notice thereof to the applicant,the
Board of Health, the Police, Fire and Inspectional Services Departments and the abutters within 300
feet of the lot line. [Amended 3-27-2019 ATM by Art.34]
§ 80-10.Rules and regulations. [Amended 3-27-2019 ATM by Art.34]
The Select Board, or its designees,may promulgate, after public notice and hearing, rules and regulations
to effectuate the purposes and intent of this by-law. However, failure by the Select Board to promulgate
such rules and regulations shall not act to suspend or invalidate the effect of this by-law.
§ 80-11. Enforcement and penalties.
A. The Police, Health or Inspectional Services Departments, or any designee thereof, shall have power
to enforce this by-law.
B. Any person who violates any provision of this bylaw, or who is the owner of property on which such
violation occurs, shall be fined an amount not to exceed $50111111111 per first violation, $ �I: for the
second violation, and $ for the third and each subsequent violation. Fines issued hereunder
shall be issued in accordance with Chapter 1,§ 1-6 of the General Bylaws.The imposition of a penalty
for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that such violation
continues shall be considered a separate offense. [Amended 11-8-2021 STM by Art. 10]
§ 80-12. Severability.
If any section,paragraph or part of this by-law is for any reason declared invalid or unconstitutional by
any court, every other section,paragraph and part shall continue in full force.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Select Board Work Session- Update on Goal Setting Process
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Jim Malloy, Town Manager
I.2
SUMMARY
Category: Infornung
The process is moving along to meet the goal of having all feedback received and compiled for inclusion for
the October 11, 2023 Select Board Goal Setting.
Jon Wortmann met with the Senior Management Team to discuss the goal setting process and shared the
Senior Team's goals in working with the Select Board moving forward.
Jon also met with boards/committees in two different sessions the same day and facilitated a similar session
aimed at connecting board/committee goals with the Select Board.
The Town Manager's Office has received a few written goals/feedback from boards/committees that were not
able to attend the in-person meeting. Those have been sent to Jon, so he can include them with the feedback.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
9/20/2023 7:30pm
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Select Board Work Session- Continuing Review of Draft Select Board Report for Fiscal
Year 2023 Annual Report
PRESENTER:TER• ITEM
S
NUMBER:
Board Discussion
I.3
SUMMARY:
Category: Brainstorming/Decision-Making
T he S elec t B o and will c o ntinue the review o f the draft S elec t B o and rep o rt fo r fis c al year 202 3 Annual R ep o rt.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to approve the draft Select Board report to the 2023 Annual Report and grant the Select Board Chair
final editing authority.
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
9/20/2023 7:45pm
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
DRAFT 2023 Annual Report—Select Board Submission 9/ . /2023-update
SELECT BOARD
Five members,elected by the voters at-large to overlapping 3-year terms:Jill I.Hai,Chair,
Douglas M. Lucente,Vice-Chair,Joseph N. Pato,Suzanne E.Barry,and Mark D.Sandeen.In
March 2023,Mr. Lucente and Mr.Sandeen were re-elected to three-year terms.At their annual
re-organization after the conclusion of Town Meeting in May,the Board appointed Mr. Pato
Chair and Ms. Barry Vice-Chair.
<GENERAL INTRO INCLUDING LHS>
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Fiscal Resiliency including Capital Stabilization Funding Framework
Lexington remains on a path of financial stability and growths m 9;„[I„the Select Board
„ „ w�� committed to fiscal stewardship to safeguard the Town's financial health and vitality.
Adding elements of discipline to the community's financial planning,the Board aims to continue
to avoid the need for Proposition 2%operating budget overrides.
In a collaborative effort with the Appropriation Committee,the Capital Expenditures
Committee,and the School Committee,the Town Y„ ,,,,,,,-d,,,,,,,,a... .,,,,,,,sustained the Capita
Stabilization Funding Framework develop, „.................. ,,ii,iir;, .This strategic initiative is,-par iicu ll-
I.........................................................aimed at supporting large-scale capital projects,such as the forthcoming construction of
Lexington High School,which is estimated to cost between$350 to$500 million.
The framework is built on the principle of financial sustainability.It directs incremental property
tax revenue from new commercial developments,specifically those approved through the
Preliminary Site Development and Use Plan(PSDUP)or zoning changes, into the Capital
Stabilization Fund(CSF).For FY2024 alone,over$1.7 million has been earmarked from this new
tax levy growth toward the CSF.Using this mechanism ,f,,,,,,, tli rT a-4rde pf.pe.-A N41-a*gfewt
helps to build up capital reserves,thereby e„nI ii„ „p„p, ,y,', u„g a balanced financial outlook for
the Town.
While the CSF serves multiple purposes,its primary aim is to mitigate the debt service
associated with future capital projects.In addition,the CSF complements other specialized
funds like the Special Education Stabilization Fund,forming a robust financial safety net.The
Town has been diligent in maintaining high reserves while also responsibly funding pension and
Other Post-Employment Benefits(OPEB)liabilities.
Using a multi-year financial model and long-term capital and fiscal planning allows for a more
systematic approach to allocating resources.Operating tuf nba-ek-rx„,,lid„ „�I, „, „ from departments
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have been strategically directed towards capital projects rather than operational expenses,
reinforcing the Town"s commitment to long-term financial planning without compromising the
quality of public services.
As a significant validation of these efforts,Moody's Investors Service has awarded the Town an
'Aaa stable'rating.This highlights the Town's fiscal prudence and translates to lower interest
rates for capital projects and borrowing.The rating further underscores the effectiveness of the
Town's capital stabilization initiatives,prudent management,and strong financial reserves.
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Through a well-coordinated,systematic approach,the Town is well-equipped to safeguard
against unforeseen challenges,allocate funds for vital capital projects,and maintain a high
standard of public services.
Economic Development and Commercial Growth
In the past fiscal year,,fie,,, m-�g ,,, „�.,)„e Select Board has been diligently working on initiatives to
stimulate economic development and commercial expansion within the town.Among the key
strategies is the formation of strong partnerships with local business associations.This
collaborative approach has allowed the Board to,c„ r--n ,,,,,, ,, Lu,n d e„r„s t„a n d unique challenges
faced by local businesses,such as the need for changes in outdoor dining fees.In response,the
Select Board streamlined fees,fostering an environment more conducive to business growth.
To maintain transparent and constructive communication with business stakeholders,the town
has instituted Quarterly Roundtable discussions.These meetings involve key town
representatives,including the Town Manager,two Select Board Members,the Assistant Town
Manager for Development,and Economic Development staff.Business owners from various
parts of the town,including the Center and East Lexington,participate in these discussions to
provide direct feedback on the town's initiatives.
A cornerstone of these economic strategies has been the Battle Green Streetscape project.
Aimed at enhancing pedestrian and traffic safety,this initiative also serves to support existing
businesses in the town.Complementing this,zoning changes have been introduced via the
MBTA Zoning initiative.The town is also planning to hire a consultant for a community charette
focused on revitalizing the downtown area.
Welcoming new businesses has been another focus of the Board.This year saw the addition of
several new establishments,including restaurants,a pop-up shop,and Life Science Labs.These
new businesses not only diversify the local economy but also add to the town's tax revenue.
Cultural and recreational activities have not been overlooked in the town's development
strategy.Lexington has received the designation of a state cultural district,with the aim of
boosting tourism and offering diverse programming.This comes just in time as the town
prepares for the 250th anniversary of the historic Battle of Lexington in 2025.This cultural
district,which spans Mass Ave from Hastings Park to Pleasant Street,is poised to become a
focal point for both cultural and economic growth.
Financial investments have also been strategically employed to stimulate growth.Among these
are the Senior Parking Pass Program,which offers free parking to residents aged 65 or older,
and the allocation of ARPA funds for arts and culture events.Additionally,ARPA funds have
been deployed to improve connectivity between East Lexington businesses and the Minuteman
Bikeway.
Finally,in line with its goals,the Select Board aims to achieve a harmonious balance between
economic growth and community values.Objectives include providing access to a diverse mix
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of businesses and fostering quality job opportunities across various industries.Furthermore,
the Board is committed to a balanced tax policy that benefits both residents and businesses.
Through these multifaceted initiatives,Lexington is striving for a future that is t�
economically robust and inclusively sustainable.
Housing Initiatives and Updates
Affordable Housing Trust:
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One of the Select Board's goals is to further a E Livable Lexington.'including by"actively seeking -[Formatted:Font:italic
development of affordable and accessible housing". In FY22 the Select Board created the
Affordable Housing Trust Study Committee. Based on the work of that committee,Town
Meeting adopted a motion creating an Affordable Housing Trust(AHT)via Article 12 of STM 22-
3. The Select Board appointed the initial five members of the AHT in February 2023.At Annual
Town Meeting 2023(Articles 7 and 10n),the Select Board submitted articles requesting,and
Town Meeting approved,the pre-funding of the AHT,using stabilization funds designated for
affordable housing and Community Preservation Act funds.This pre-funding allows the AHT to
operate nimbly in the market,independent of Town Meeting timing. The AHT was officially
established upon receipt of the Attorney General's approval and began its operation's on
February 28,2023.
Zoning Initiatives:
The Select Board's Special Permit Residential Development Zoning Bylaw Amendment Ad Hoc
Committee(SPRD)completed 5 years of work by bringing Article 33 to Annual Town Meeting
292.,,,, .The Article creates the new"Special Residential Developments"(SRD)bylaw.It was
adopted by a vote of 146-22-10.SRD contains two possible development paths-a new zoning
option"Compact Neighborhood Development"(CND)with limits on both individual units and
average unit size in each development. And an amended Site Sensitive Development option,
strengthening site protections.All developments under SRD now require inclusionary housing,
either by onsite affordable units or,in the case of six or fewer units in a development,by
payments to the Affordable Housing Trust. Both paths are also governed by site plan review,
rather than special permit.The new bylaw requires the Planning Board to promulgate
regulations,which among other things will include valuation for the payments in lieu of unit
production.
State law adopted in 2021 requires all communities served by,or adjacent to communities
served by,the MBTA to adopt zoning which permits by-right multi-family housing under specific
conditions. The Planning Board brought Article 34 to Annual Town Meeting 2023 to fulfill these
obligations and further the goals of the Town's 2022 Comprehensive Plan.Articles 34 created
Village Overlay,Multi-family Overlay,and Village High-Rise Overlay districts,with inclusionary
housing requirements for any development of eight or more units. Lexington was widely
recognized as the first community to fulfill this state obligation.
Lexington Housing Assistance Board(LexHAB):
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Special Town Meeting 2022-3 overwhelmingly approved Article 14,seeking a Home Rule
Petition to amend the enabling legislation which created LexHab in 1983,i r to make it an
independent non-profit entity. Upon approval,LexHAB will become a 501c3 organization,able
to use a combination of state,federal and private funding sources to acquire or develop
affordable housing. This will mean the ability to create affordable housing more efficiently and
cost effectively.
Infrastructure Development
Center Streetscape and Battle Green Streetscape Projects
The Center Streetscape project broke ground in the spring of 2021 with the goal of improving
pedestrian safety,accommodating bicycle traffic,making sidewalks and crosswalks more
accessible and safer for people with disabilities and renewal of the mid-century modern
landscape.The project was substantially complete in the Fall of 2022 with final project
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The Battle Green Streetscape construction started in 2023 with the goal of improving
pedestrian safety,accommodating bicycle traffic,making sidewalks and crosswalks more
accessible and safer for people with disabilities.The project includes construction of a
roundabout to be located at the Harrington Road/Bedford Street/Hancock Street intersection.
2022 Annual Town Meeting approved$4,975,000 in funding for the Battle Green Streetscape
Improvements.The Battle Green Streetscape project is expected to be completed by fall 2024
in anticipation of the 2025 Town Celebration.
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The Board continues to address the issues of maintaining and improving our municipal and
school building infrastructure.
The Westview Cemetery Building replacement project was approved at 2020 Annual Town
Meeting with an appropriation of$3,290,000.The initial Westview Cemetery construction bids
came in higher than the appropriated amount.As a result,Special Town Meeting 2021-1
approved additional construction funding of$770,000.The second round of construction bids
came in within the updated project budget.The Westview Cemetery Building construction work
started in April 2022 and is expected to be complete by September 2023.
The Lexington Police Station building project is in the construction phase.Special Town Meeting
2022-1 approved an appropriation of$32,400,000 for the design and construction of a new
Police Station building to be located at 1575 Massachusetts Avenue.On June 6,2022,in a
Special Town election,Lexington voters approved a Proposition 2%debt exclusion for the
borrowing for the Police Station Project. In August 2022,construction bids came in lower than
the appropriated amount.Construction began in September 2022 and is expected to be
complete by June 2024.
Town Meeting 2023 approved an appropriation of$3,400,000 for the design and construction
of a solar and energy storage system to be installed in the parking area adjacent to Fletcher
Field and the Minuteman Bikewayv,,,,Fhiis solar cain.c aci d batter store e s steiirn coiir Ieii ents
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The Lexington Police Department has moved their operations to the temporary Police Station
facility located at 173 Bedford Street until construction of the new Police Station building is
complete.
The Hosmer House was moved from its location at 1557 Massachusetts Avenue to allow for
construction of the new Lexington Police Station.The Historic District Commission approved
the relocation of the Hosmer House.
The Select Board and School Committee authorized the installation of 2.6 MW of solar energy
systems at Hastings Elementary School,Lexington Children's Place,Diamond Middle School,
Clarke Middle School,Harrington Elementary School,Bridge Elementary and Bowman
Elementary School. Final interconnection approval from the utility has been received.The solar
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installations will enable Hastings School and Lexington Children's Place to be� „�Iet�,,,,,,,,,,,
schools.When combined with the Town's previous solar installations,they will generate
approximately 64%of the Town's municipal and school electricity.
2020 Annual Town Meeting approved$100K in design funds for the Center Recreation
Bathroom complex.At the 2021 Annual Town Meeting,the Select Board recommended
indefinite postponement of a warrant article requesting$915K in construction funding.2022
Annual Town Meeting approved$680,000 in construction funds appropriated from the
Community Preservation Fund.Construction of the Center Recreation Bathroom complex is
expected to be completed by October 2023.
The Old Reservoir Bathhouse renovation project was approved at 2019 Annual Town Meeting
with an appropriation of$610,000.The bathhouse construction bids came in higher than
expected and over the appropriated amount.Town staff was in the redesign and rebidding
stage for this project as of June 2023.Town staff expect to have proposals for this project by
October 2023.
Bedford Street/Hartwell Avenue Complete Streets 25%Design
Traffic issues in the Hartwell Avenue corridor are one of the key concerns cited by residents and
business owners.2019 Special Town Meeting appropriated$1.5 million for the 25%design of
the Bedford Street/Hartwell Avenue/Wood Street Corridor.The Town formed a 25%design
working group in November2020,and hired an engineering and planning firm in January2021
to develop 25%design level plans for complete streets reconstruction that addresses safety,
traffic flow and pedestrian,bicycle,transit,and alternative modes of transportation.
The Town's consultant has substantially completed the data collection task,the environmental
permitting task,and the land use&development build out analysis.
The Town's consultant has identified that the roadway capacity will begin to be exceeded at
approximately 60%of the"likely"redevelopment as properties within the project area are
redeveloped to current zoning limits.Based on input from the Select Board,the consultant has
revised the build out and traffic analysis to include future residential development.In addition,
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Town staff and the consultant have expanded the study limits to include the 1-95 northbound
half of the interchange.
The project is expected to culminate in a formal Massachusetts Department of Transportation
public hearing targeted for FY24.
Diversity,Equity and Inclusion
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Town Meeting Use of Virtual Technology
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced the need for virtual meetings for public safety.As the
pandemic eases and the declared public emergency has come to an end,virtual technology
remains an important addition for public meetings allowing more members of the public to
participate in the public process.The legislature,however,has not yet acted on Lexington's
home-rule petition to permanently allow hybrid or fully-remote public meetings,but it has
extended emergency legislation allowing these meetings for another two years.In addition,the
revised legislation explicitly allows hybrid representative town meetings to be held.
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DRAFT 2023 Annual Report—Select Board Submission 9/ . /2023-update
Anticipating positive legislative action,Lexington invested ARPA funds to acquire handheld
tablets to be used for voting and managing speaking order during debate at Town Meeting.
These devices use the same software previously used for fully remote meetings and were
successfully used for a fully in-person 2023 Annual Town Meeting.With the recent legislative
authorization,Lexington anticipates holding future Town Meetings using a hybrid format where
Town Meeting Members present at Battin Hall will use the tablets while remote attendees will
use their personal devices.
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