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2023-11-13 SB Packet - Released
SELECT BOARD MEETING Monday, November 13, 2023 Conducted by Remote Participation* 6:30 PM AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Exemption 6: To Consider the Lease of Real Property- Church of Our Redeemer 6:35pm Parking Lot, 6 Meriam Street 2. Exemption 3: Discuss Strategy with Respect to Litigation- Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl 6:40pm Substances (PFAS) Settlement TOWN MANAGER REPORT 1. Introduction of Jonas Miller, Director of Communications CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve Resilient Lexington: Climate Action and Resilience Plan 2. Approve Resolution Framework- Climate Change and Systemic Racism 3. Application: Battle Green Permit- Lexington Historical Society, Battle Green, 0 Massachusetts Avenue . Historical Reenactment of Lexington Tea Party 4. Accept Select Board Committee Resignation Lexington Human Rights Committee - Mona Roy ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 1. Select Board Work Session-Approve FY2024 Tax Classification Options 7:05pm 2. Select Board Work Session-Approve F Y2024 Water and Sewer Rates 7:15pm 3. Select Board Work Session- Review and Approve Tax Bill Insert- Senior Tax 7:25pm Deferral Program 4. Select Board Work Session- Presentation: Lead and Copper Replacement Program 7:30pm Kickoff 5. Discuss Potential Liquor Licensing Expansion 7:50pm 6. Establish 2024 Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town Election Dates 8:05pm ADJOURN 1. Anticipated Adjournment 8:15pm Meeting Packet:https:Hlexington.novusagenda.com/agendapubRc/ *Members of the public can attend the meeting from their computer or tablet by clicking on the following link at the time of the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/92482764382?pwd=SFFvYWo3MmVkODF laG5ETmNsRDVoZz09 iP ho ne one-tap: +13092053325„92482764382#,,,,*380743# US +13126266799„92482764382#,,,,*380743# US (Chicago) Telephone: +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 9313860 US +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 924 8276 4382 Passcode: 380743 An Act Relative to Extending Certain State of Emergency Accommodations:https://www.mass.gov/the-open-meeting-law A Summit meeting of the Select Board, School Committee,Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee and Recreation Committee will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7:OOpm via hybrid participation. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Select Board will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 6:30pm via hybrid participation. Hearing Assistance Devices Available on Request All agenda time and the order of items aye approximate and Leyfqedil"a subject to change. Recorded by LexMedia AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Introduction of Jonas Miller, Director of Communications PRESENTER: ITEM NUMBER: Jim Malloy, Town Manager T M.1 SUMMARY: This is an introduction of Jonas Miller, who started on October 25th as the new Director of Communications. Jonas comes from a news background and has spent the past several years working as a Producer for WFXT Boston 25 and WTEN Albany(NY). Jonas has a BA in communications and lives in Lexington. SUGGESTED MOTION: FOLLOW-UP: DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA: 11/13/2023 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approve Resilient Lexington: Climate Action and Resilience Plan PRESENTER:TER• ITEM S NUMBER: Joe Pato, Select Board Chair C.1 SUMMARY: Category:Decision-Making Attached please find the Climate Action and Resilience Plan which was presented to the Select Board in October. The plan is ready for adoption. SUGGESTED MOTION: To approve the Climate Action and Resilience Plan as presented (attached). Move to approve the consent. FOLLOW-UP: Town Manager's O ffic e DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA: 11/13/2023 ATTACHMENTS: Description Type g lip 11110", M-1 Oil .......... wo IN Resl�il �ie�nit Lex�i �nglto�n RESILIENT Climate Action and Resilience Plan 2023 LEXINGTON OU[1�'��)aluhway'to a Susltai�inalbl�e 1��U[tU�ire fur� �Lhe ''Fowri of ................eki�r�ig tani by 1.................txridgren� Assodiatles, lhric Thank you to those who participated on the Stakeholder Workshop Group during the development of the Climate Action & Resilience Plan. RESILIENT LEXINGTON Cindy Arens Marcia Gens Ricki Pappo Susan Barrett Melissa Interess Gerry Paul Melissa Battite Sandhya lyer Dave Pinsonnault Robert Beaudoin Michelle Kelleher Diane Pursley Joanne Belanger Josh King Rick Reibstein Duke Bitsko Pamela Lyons Mark Sandeen Elaine Celi Abby McCabe Derek Sencabaugh Peter Coleman Michael McLean Hemali Shah Mike Cronin Karen Mullins Lisbeth Tibbits-Nutt Sean Dugan Shawn Newell Charlie Wyman Peggy Enders Hien Nguyen Sue Wolf-Fordharn Chris Filadoro Sheila Page 2 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN J AN�F,, AI F` A/00' OF/` AX //FF 0P fill, gg, Table of Contents j 4/1 Acknowledgments......................................... 2 411 Climate Action in Lexington............................ 5 61 Ix Lexington's Contribution to Climate Change.... 7 PT PON Reaching Net Zero Emissions......................... 8 u, Ij Focus Areas................................................ 10 Engaging the Community............................. 11 Investing in Climate Action........................... 12 Action Plan Summary.................................. 15 1"Por j Buildings & Energy...................................... 16 Community Resilience................................. 18 Natural Resources....................................... 20 Transportation & Mobility............................. 22 M Waste ........................................................ 24 Implementation Blueprints ........................... 27 4/411/01 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN 3 As climate change threatens our environment, health, infrastructure, and economy, Lexington is designing solutions to ensure our town thrives in the future. From transforming our energy and transportation systems, to protecting our health and natural environment and striving for equity and inclusion, Lexington has long embraced a thoughtful approach that understands how climate connects to our daily lives. Resilient Lexington is our pathway to a sustainable future. Join us as we strive to reach our ambitious goals for a healthier, stronger, and more resilient community. While the effect of climate change are local, their cumulative impact is global. By taking action at the local level, Lexington can contribute to a broader collective effort to reduce our contribution to climate change and build resilience against climate impacts. RESILIENT . ...... JIM LEXINGTON 1111 101 MAIN This Climate Action and Resilience Plan will build upon a solid foundation of climate leadership and complement ongoing efforts to create a sustainable future. This Plan strives to incorporate the recommendations and priorities from previous plans, including the Getting to NetZero Emissions Roadmap & Recommendations. There may still be recommendations from those plans that will be helpful to revisit during implementation of Resilient Lexington actions. With a bold vision for a resilient community at its core, our community can continue to lead the way with action. 2010 2013 2017 Created the Sustainable Adopted a Climate Change Launched Lexington's Lexington Committee Resolution to require Community Choice Program. Designated as one of the consideration of climate change first Green Communities in in all appropriate decisions Massachusetts (Article 33) 2018 2022 2023 Adopted the Lexington Passed a Zero Waste Resolution Launched Lexington's Sustainable Action Plan Passed a Building Energy Climate Action and Released Lexington's Getting Use Disclosure bylaw Resilience Plan to Net Zero Emissions Roadmap & Recommendations fff ....................... ��Iias ��how ca���I���ileclllts ""'to ou���r da������ ��ma���iy ways111111111, Y 1b, RESIL E,PLAN The greenhouse gases (GHGs) we release by burning fossil fuels to power our homes, businesses, and vehicles create emissions that contribute to the warming of the Earth's climate, causing climate change. As climate change threatens our environment, health, infrastructure, and economy, Lexington is designing solutions to ensure our town thrives in the future. From transforming our energy and transportation systems to protecting our health and natural environment, our Climate Action and Resilience Plan will help ensure that everyone in our community is resilient to the impacts of climate change. 1111m ......... ................IF, lip" IEEE ........... 11111,/-.11111",�,/........... mill" J MEN e,"� .........//////,//,�.............. .................... mi ........... EXTREME HEAT INCREASED FLOODING INTENSE STORMS 5 DAYS 8 INCHES 12% Average number of extreme heat Level of sea rise in Boston Increase in annual precipitation in days above 900 F in Middlesex County between 1950-2016 Middlesex County between 1980-20051 between 2017-2021 UP TO 20 INCHES 9% 23 DAYS Level of sea rise projected Additional increase in annual precipitation Average number of extreme heat in Boston by 20501 in Lexington projected by 20502 days projected by 20501 1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Environmental Public Health Tracking 1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1 SeaLevelRise.Massachusetts'Sea Level is Rising. Network. National Environmental Public Health Tracking https:Hsea�eve�r�se.org/states/massachusetts/ 2 Resilient MA.Climate Change Projections Dash- Network.www.cdc.gov/ephtrack�ng board.https:Hres���entma-mapcenter-mass-eo- eea.h u b.arcg�s.com/#Cl�mateDash board 6 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN GHG emissions are produced when we use fossil fuels to heat our buildings and power our vehicles and when we burn waste in an incinerator. Taking bold action in these areas will be essential to minimizing our community's contribution to climate change. Lexington completed an updated inventory of GHG emissions from calendar year 2019 to better understand how activities contribute to community-wide emissions. Lexington's GHG Emissions by Sector (2019) BUILDINGS&ENERGY Electricity 30% Fuel Oil 6% ............... Natural Gas 19% Propane 1% ............. Fugitive Fossil Gas 17% FEE WASTE ............... Solid Waste 4% TRANSPORTATION Gasoline 22% I.................... Diesel <11% Electric <11% WATER TREATMENT ............... Water Treatment&Delivery <11% WASTEWATER ............... Wastewater Treatment/<11% GHG Sectors BUILDINGS& ENERGY TRANSPORTATION WASTE Electricity used in buildings Leaks in the fossil gas Transportation was the Waste generated within was responsible for the distribution system are second highest contributing Lexington represented the largest share of GHGs estimated to release over sector at 23% of GHGs third largest emissions (30%).These emissions will 820 metric tons of methane with majority coming from sector.To achieve a 90% be reduced as renewable each year based on average gasoline used in vehicles. reduction in waste by energy replaces fossil fuel leakage rates.When 2050, Lexington will need generation. Natural gas and considering the short-term to minimize consumption other fuel use represented climate impact of methane, and waste generation 26% of total emissions. these leaks account for 17% and maximize diversion of of our total emissions. materials from incineration. The data used to generate community GHG emissions estimates were drawn from sources that capture activity data from multiple sectors across the Town of Lexington. Due to data availability and established reporting principles, some GHG-producing sources were not included, including resident air travel, Hanscom air travel, and embodied carbon. For more information about the methodologies, emissions factors, and reporting conventions used, please refer to Appendix A: 2019 GHG Inventory Methods Summary. RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN 7 The goals and targets put forth in this Plan are meant to be ambitious and representative of what it takes to get to a net-zero, resilient future, whereas the strategies and actions are designed to help us get started on reaching those goals quickly and efficiently. If Lexington were to continue on our current path without concerted action to address climate change, we would generate over 9.5 million metric tons of CO 2 e by 2050. The graph below models how these strategies will reduce our community's GHG emissions and allow us to reach near-zero* emissions by mid-century. The faster we act, the more emissions we can avoid. If we achieve the pathway illustrated here, we could avoid over 6.4 million IVITCO 2 e, 67% of business-as- usual emissions. As the regional grid becomes cleaner, it is important that we are electrifying our buildings alongside that transition. To decarbonize and fight climate change in the time- scale needed electrificati , on and clean energy development must happen together. Pathways to Zero ENERGY BUILDINGS TRANSPORTATION P1/11 IF 450,000 WASTE 400000 350,000 3009000 250,000 0 C) F_ 2, 200000 j� 150,000 1009000 11507000 �j �j/ �j/ 0 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 In 2050,the remaining emissions largely result from heavy duty vehicles and small amounts of process and fugitive emissions associated with wastewater treatment.It is possible that technology advances in transportation will make a target of effectively zero emissions possible. 8 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN ENERGY BUILDINGS A major component of reaching our potential is by ensuring Achieving our goal of 100% high-efficiency and electrified that Lexington consumes 100%clean electricity.We aim to buildings by 2050 will require engaging property owners accelerate the transition by ensuring our power purchases through incentives and outreach programs. Moving quickly are driving the development of new renewable energy ! to achieve this end could avoid over 2.2 million MTCO e. capacity in the region.In addition,we'll be scaling up Paired with scaling back leaking fossil gas infrastructure, i solar energy wherever it makes sense within our town.It's addressing building energy sources will provide 59%of all estimated that today there are 6.400 solar-viable rooftops reductions by 2050. in our community,these alone would be capable of suppling p pp g 18%of our future energy needs and this does not even count the potential of solar over parking lots and other places in the built environment.' TRANSPORTATION To reduce emissions from transportation,Lexington will need to focus on ensuring that low-carbon transporta- tion modes are safe and accessible and accelerating the transition to electric vehicles(EVs)for both passenger and commercial vehicles.Currently,27%of Lexington's green- house gas(GHG)emissions come from the transportation sector.By reaching 100%electric passenger vehicles by 2050, Lexington will avoid 1.2 million MTCO2e. Electricity Natural Gas WASTE Fugitive Natural Gas Our first strategy for waste is to simply produce less of it and supplement through reuse, recycling,and composting. Other Fuels /% Combined,those strategies will help us find alternatives to ,� ��� ill,III 111' disposal for 8,300 tons of residential waste and 27,000 Transportation iai tons of commercial waste annually by 2050.These actions ill Waste will both avoid 340,000 MTCO2e,and help reduce global resource demand for the many disposable goods we use Water/Wastewater Treatment today. Google Project Sunroof solar capacity estimates are , r optimistic and an over-estimation of what is realistic innI % Lexington,given local codes and other constraints not /oI captured from ahigh-level assessment. i ar rh ! tr rA G II r oI ) 0� Jt A „5 2050 �r y��i ��y iu a i,= l if r- Vr✓� rr✓/fi "m" � a i rI H r, 4l d r.',, 4w rrrrir o/pr ilyr ar r�iiirr/ r 1 a .'u r yi � V The goals, strategies, and actions in this plan are organized into 5 KEY FOCUS AREAS. ///l%/% 0/h/ho rr.7 rn 1111,11H,VMS, // 41 u BUILDINGS COMMUNITY NATURAL TRANSPORTATION WASTE &ENERGY RESILIENCE RESOURCES &MOBILITY Driving the transition Enhancing the health, Protecting and Promoting low-carbon Transitioning to a zero- toward a net-zero safety, and well- enhancing the natural transportation modes waste community by community through being of Lexington resources in Lexington while ensuring a reducing consumption efficient, clean,and residents through to ensure clean water, safe,accessible, and increasing resilient buildings climate preparedness air, and habitats, and connected opportunities for and the expansion of and equitable access as well as reduced transportation network. recycling and reuse. renewable energy. to resources and GHG emissions and services. accessible open spaces for all. Guiding Principles The plan's 4 GUIDING PRINCIPLES represent Lexington's values and goals for implementation: --------------------- RESILIENCE EQUITY GHG REDUCTION REGIONAL COLLABORATION Prioritize actions that Prioritize creating Prioritize reduction of Prioritize collaboration strengthen Lexington's opportunities and Lexington's Town operations with regional organizations, social, economic, and addressing challenges that and community greenhouse agencies, and local ecological systems against disproportionately affect gas emissions to address governments that climate hazards and communities that have been climate change. represent a diverse array of stressors. historically marginalized. perspectives and interests. 10 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN In order to effectively reduce our emissions and prepare our community for the impacts of climate change, this plan needs to reflect the priorities and needs of our community. Feedback and ideas from a diverse group of residents, local organizations, and Town leaders were gathered during the planning process to shape the goals, strategies, and actions in the plan. Successfully implementing this plan will require the support of the entire community, and ongoing community engagement will be the foundation of that success. 38% 22% 62% 53% 75% of survey of survey of survey of survey of survey respondents are respondents are respondents are respondents are respondents are willing to install solar willing to pay for willing to install willing to use public willing to join a panels on their home curbside pickup of green infrastructure, transportation to community or or business. food waste such as rain commute to work, neighborhood gardens, to help school, and transit support network manage stormwater centers to strengthen runoff and reduce connections and local flooding provide aid to neighbors during an emergency uu "[Enhancing transit] not only supports climate, but economic development, age-friendly goals, and independence for people with disabilities and youth." LEXINGTON RESIDENT Gr I would love to be able to a dd solar p anels with b attery storage. LEXINGTON RESIDENT RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN 11 Implementing Resilient Lexington will be a collective effort. For many of the actions in the plan, the Town will lead and facilitate community members towards a climate positive future in addition to directly implementing some actions on its own. The information below details investments that can be made by individual households. ''1111,01111011 ON_ or man M M COOKING EFFICIENCY ROOFTOP SOLAR Induction stove Weatherization,efficiency upgrades Installation of rooftop solar panels UPFRONT SAVINGS: UPFRONT SAVINGS: UPFRONT SAVINGS: $500 in upfront discounts from Mass Save 75-100%off insulation and$100 off 30%federal tax credit of equipment and OPERATIONAL SAVINGS: programmable thermostats through State installation costs and 15%state tax credit Marginal operating cost difference rebates,$4,000 in efficiency rebates through (up to$1 1000) Federal programs BENEFITS: OPERATIONAL SAVINGS: OPERATIONAL SAVINGS: Payback period of 8.3 years Faster cook times and greater control than gas stoves, improved indoor air quality with 25%of heating costs,approximately$700 for a 2 BENEFITS: lack of combustion fumes,reduced risk of ,500 sq.ft.house Protection against power outages when burns,cooler kitchen temperatures BENEFITS: paired with battery storage Lower energy costs and increased comfort 01 iiiiiiiiii„„ ■■■ ■■■ 0 0 or 00 AO AF ....................... ................ ..... .... ................... .. ..... ... ......... ........... ......... WE 12 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN Investing in climate solutions today can yield substantial financial savings in the long run Ak while simultaneously fostering a sustainable { � and resilient future. jjjj Ul AM WATER HEATING SPACE HEATING/COOLING TRANSPORTATION Heat pump water heater Electric heat pumps Electric vehicle purchase,installation of EV charging UPFRONT SAVINGS. UPFRONT SAVINGS: $300 after State and Federal incentives $10,000-15,000 in upfront discounts UPFRONT SAVINGS: through State and Federal programs $11,000 in discounts for EV purchases OPERATIONAL SAVINGS: (higher for income-eligible residents) through MOR-EV and Federal incentives Estimated to save the average household Up t0$340 yE2Y On energy bills' OPERATIONAL SAVINGS: OPERATIONAL SAVINGS: $40-2,800 in annual operating cost savings Can save—$1,000 on fuel casts annually', BENEFITS. if transitioning to aground-source heat pump 50%reduction in maintenance costs More efficient than gas-powered counterparts from traditional fossil fuel systems BENEFITS: BENEFITS'. Improved local air quality and reduced noise i us Department or Energy.Heat Pump tearer never. Less maintenance safer to operate, longer pollution https:Hrpsc.energy.gov/tech-soiut on<nir.-,gin lifespan,adds air conditioning,and improved indoor air quality i National Renewable Energy Sao.Levzlized Cost of Charging Electric Vehicles In the Unified States.ht,tps://www.nrel.gov/news/press/2020/ research dt al-benefit irvrn:lri; 2 Consumer Reports.EI¢CViC Vehicle Ownership Costs.https:Hadvocacy.cc)nsumerreports.org/ pI I I;V 1 =:hid Cosr-final-Rxpah- pif i lllllll RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN 13 IIIIIIIIIIII lll�l lllllllllllllll��� uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu�llll r��o r i / r/ o / /r r / / r /J r� , I , IIb Ildfl I VI, a y '� �IJI>w/" r�>ilY I I I I �I �Il�lh 7 ti R r II t1�f u I � i „I�� r "�. �„ ;, ,Ul; r((�i yf ii � ", ,"� /'" ����f'���I I� P➢rv�" ii�1 u � id+�hy`�nr��"" Ilu�a,.0 p I, I➢r ! ��/ II D N f Il, 1 / i o � �r i I, i r J I I 0 r i u Iti i� c i r rb 1, I �I i�I mrj�P i fl��" ,", r�l�f a>)� ' y�1 ^II���I�➢ Y � �11,1111 i t, jll I p � Y I y '4ti x t + IC r, r f i In ii lyd?�f. u 6, � w �G 1 (P , I r i r i i' t i 0 l i i I i 7 1 r i' =i Iri The planning process identified goals, strategies, and actions under each focus area that will reduce greenhouse ,,y a ��h gas (GHG) emissions and strengthen community and environmental resilience to climate change. The Resilient Lexi ngton Wo rki ng G ro up—m ad e up of Town staff, Town committee members, and representatives from community organ izations—g u ided the development of the goals, strategies, and actions. Whereas the goals and targets are meant to be ambitious and represent what it takes to get to a ��� - ������ '` net-zero resilient future, the actions were crafted % ligg;111111111 ing 11 to be achievable in the short term. While the actions I'M /,, mill certamnly move Lexmngton towards the targets wi I I they may or may not be sufficient dependming on the ---------- success of implementatmon. Thms plan will need to be updated as actmons are implemented min order to reach the stated targets. r �% RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN 15 � � w d r it f�# Y (� �� ;. i %�✓a ?a, „' d !�',� ,,,Id,-,, aal�wia d roc, ,,u,„��, ,H � �/� i///v. ,l 9w�;! �,:..,�✓,„� �,,1 �,,, �rlm� f;�� „,,rare,V-<,r b, �� // ���� WHAT'S INCLUDED ;; f,�'�r„�I V ,",,,,� ,, 'ail ,,,,. � ', �I�,,.�r�m., ;''✓... ,,,. �....� �I Energy efficiency&management f V� �n 1,/ Fuel transition/electrification �'� ' ' CII'pp uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu�uuuuuuuuuuuuu uuuuVi IIIIII, uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuumuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu�iooipVVBVVVOV?o 'I( iilllfl IIIII ��f��/i »>„� Local renewable generation ' � r 5 Energy supply Resilience retrofits r l � 1�„/oi/�o✓e i �,Ii lilt' I,/ Grid resilience 6 i l / r / Buildings & Energy III�I Driving the transition toward a net-zero community through efficient, clean, and resilient buildings and the expansion of renewable energy. ............... BY THE NUMBERS Residential Energy Use Municipal Solar Production Buildings contribute the largest share of Lexington's GHG emissions Ensuring a sustainable, resilient future requires shifting (69%),the majority of which comes from the burning of fossil fuels, our electricity supply to renewable sources. such as natural gas,oil, or propane,to generate energy. MM I MEERM 20,655 MWlh mmmmmmn � of electricityproduced Q from municipally owned p y J U < H w solar arrays in 2022. w CD w = Addl. Q oIIIIIIIIIIII� � That's enough to power LU CD 11 1 750 homes for a year. 04, MEASURING SUCCESS The following metrics will help Lexington monitor progress toward our goals for Buildings&Energy. METRIC(UNIT) BASELINE DATA BASELINE YEAR 2030 TARGET 2035205 TARGET 0 Share of Electrified Households ° 6,403 house- 10,672 house- (#and percentage of households) 1,119(9/°), 2020 holds,60% holds,100% .m. .v ,.coir�Irir�; il '�;iri-tiilI 100%Green: 100%Green: / i 0 0 / Households Signed u for / g p / 84/0 35/o � New /England � / Community Choice Programs 2021 Green:100% Renewable Options New England New England I/I r�. �i/ / / / / / / / / / / 0 o Green.0.5/°2 Green.50/° / / / / / / / f I r Number of Installed Solar PU ! r/ t / r f/ 782 systems, 1 600 systems, 6 400 systems, / / y y y / / / / # n percentage 2 22 / Systems a d e ce a e o p r �/ � J 0 3 0 0 c r f , f rr ! 1 r 12 2 1 fpotential) /0 5/0 00/o 0 r/ r / / / / / / / i t r fr 1 National Renewable EnergyLaboratory,ResStock / / r / / / // / / / / / / / / / / / / 2 /Peregrine Direct Communication 2022 / / 3 MassCEC Solar Production Tracking System,as of February y 2022 j ARN MORE j 16 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN ii/ / / j ` BUILDINGS & ENERGY R,T ............... Goal BE 1: All buildings in Lexington are energy efficient,resilient to the impacts of climate change,and produce net zero greenhouse gas emissions. BE 1.1 Ensure all new construction in Lexington uses low-carbon products and has zero on-site emissions by 2030. Eliminate fossil fuels in all new construction and major renovations,except Sustainability& BE 1.1•A those facilities providing emergency and critical services. Resilience "� � Engage developers to increase the share of passive design principles and BE 1.1.B low embodied-carbon construction materials demonstrated by Environmental Land Use,Housing, G G Product Declarations compiled in building design specifications. &Development Dept. BE 1.2 Equitably accelerate deep energy efficiency and electrification through building retrofits,building codes,and energy conservation programs. BE 1.2.A Launch a targeted outreach and resource program for residential and Sustainability& $ Q O commercial building retrofits prioritizing highest emissions reduction potential. Resilience BE 1.2.8 Establish a Town funding mechanism that leverages rebates and energy cost public Facilities Dept. $ OGG savings to finance municipal building decarbonization retrofits. ......................//////////////.............................................//////////////........................ Integrate a municipal building decarbonization roadmap and life cycle cost Finance 00 BE 1.2•C decision criteria into capital improvement plans................--,"''I'll''...............--,""I'll''............... Establish and promote town-wide building performance standards for large Sustainability& BE 1.2•D buildings covered by the Building Energy Use Disclosure Bylaw. j Resilience 0 Engage the Historic District Commission to develop and promote use of Land Use,Housing, BE 1.2•E historic building energy retrofit guidelines and best practices. &Development Dept. BE 1.3 Expand diverse,affordable housing options that are energy efficient,fossil fuel free,resilient to climate impacts, healthy,and accessible to all. II I BE 1 3 A Carry forward affordable housing priorities from LexmgtonNEXT I Land Use,Housing.& I I �� ,Development Dept. Goal BE 2: Lexington is powered by 100% renewable electricity by 2035. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ BE 21 Support opportunities for expanding local renewable energy installations(e.g.,rooftop solar)in Lexington that complement other land use goals(e.g.,tree preservation,affordable housing). BE 2.1.A Prioritize and develop optimal solar installations on Town-owned sites using return-on-investment criteria and a path to purchase systems long-term. Public Facilities Dept. eGe Create an education and marketing campaign to encourage customers to opt Sustainability& BE 2'1'B for the New England Green CCA option. Resilience G BE 2.1.0 Re-establish solarize campaign and expand to include storage and other Sustainability& $ Q complementary technologies. Resilience BE 2.2 Ensure energy resilience of regional energy supply and local energy systems. Complete a feasibility study for completion of a network geothermal system to Sustainability& ss BE 2.2•A heat and cool homes,businesses,and municipal buildings. Resilience e G Collaborate with peer cities,regional networks,and utilities to advocate for Town Manager's BE 2.2.B enabling conditions that support electrification at the pace required to meet Office GO state and local targets. ............................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................... Cost Co-Benefits Existing Resources or<$10K Q GHG Emissions Reduction Q Equity Q Conservation <$100K G Social Resilience Q Regional Collaboration G Biodiversity $100K or more G Infrastructural Resilience Q Leading by Example G Economic Resilience Q Health RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN 17 r' WHAT'S INCLUDED Ilelll ���1,5 Public safe and emergency ty preparedness Public health r KI (access to health resources and service )js II!,!! Indoor air quality / ���«,1,, Food systems , �I / / ,II r/ / i N Community Resilience Enhancing the health, safety, and well-bung of Lexington residents through climate preparedness and equitable access to resources and services. ............... BY THE NUMBERS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26% 21% of households in Lexington were of the 65+ population in Lexington lived alone.2 cost burdened (spending 30% or Ensuring access to medical assistance and more on housing costs)' other basic services, particularly during heat waves and extreme storms, is critical. 1 U.S.Census Bureau(2021).American Community Survey. 2 U.S.Census Bureau(2021).American Community Survey. MEASURING SUCCESS The following metrics will help Lexington monitor progress toward our goals for Community fence. Resi METRIC(UNIT) ;, I'6XIIIIIIIII /,/N, Percent of total land that is at risk of flooding 2.55%' 2018 Monitor and reduce '° http://ww.Vexin toirniron.,. ov/cored ........ ........ ......... ............ Number of structures in flood areas 267 2 2018 Monitor and reduce 1 1 4 ' IIII� Illltitil»III �� �n1 1 Illltitil»III Illltitil»III ti�lgl 3 � V Its Number of critical facilities exposed to flooding 35 2019 Monitor and reduce p 9 1 4 1 Heat-related emergency room visits 7 4 2017 Reduce to 0 n 1 Y 1151 #� � � � Ilv 1111�1110� ICI III 1�Ilu 4 1 �011' 11 '... �Illi m1641 Ull m164� UI. :nfi1�4 0 5 0 0 i 1 I s � r Residents I n f r RED phone I 2 22 7 1 signed u o Code o e alerts 65/0 0 0/0 00/0 9 p p 0 0 1 0 , 1 Town of Lexington Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019 9 9 2 Town of Lexington Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019 9 9 3 Town of Lexington Community Resilience Building Workshop Summary of Findings,2019 4 MA Environmental Health Tracker for Middlesex County A. N MORE 5 Town of Lexington CodeRED Emergency Notification System 18 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN F COMMUNITY RESILIENCE I A Goal CR 1: Lexington's infrastructure and services are prepared for and resilient to increasing climate change impacts. CH 1.1 Expand and increase the capacity of emergency preparedness communications and services. 1 Create a promotional plan to increase the number of people signed up Director of �p����A for CotleRED Alerts. Communications e;,! �0 Provide education and training to municipal staff around emergency Fire Dept.,Public CR 1.1.6 response procedures and responsibilities,including procedures for Health Dept '�''G G 4) climate emergencies. CR 11C Review existing emergency response plans to ensure the most Emergency GGGG up-to-date information on climate impacts are int............., egrated. Management Team ................''I'll'',............,,..........CR 1.2 Enhance the resilience of Lexington's physical assets and infrastructure to flooding,severe storms, and other climate impacts. Reduce the impacts to power infrastructure from climate impacts and Dept.of Public CR 1.2.A extreme weather,including by monitoring tree trimming guidelines and Works G planting guidelines. Conduct feasibility study for microgrid options incoordination with sown Manager's CR 1.2 8 utilities to increase resilience during emergencies. orrice G CR 1.2.0 Consider flood mitigation measures in capital planning and slormwater Dept.of Public system maintenance. Works � G CR 1.2.1) Support regional advocacy efforts to address gas leaks Sustainab I ry& eOG Resilience Goal CR 2: Lexington provides equitable access to resources and services that prepare residents for climate-related threats to community health and well-being. CH 2.1 Increase resilience to climate-related threats at the neighborhood level. Enhance existing educational materials(i.e.,web and print)on climate Sustainahility 8 CH 2.1.A emergency preparedness for residents. Resilience,Public ., GOO Health Dept. CR 2.1.13 Advocate for integrating education modules about climate change into LHS Teachers& school curricula and programs. Students G� CH 2.2 Strengthen the resilience of the regional food system to help deliver healthy,local,low-carbon food options. Facilitate partnerships between local farms and local food vendors, Economic CR 2.2.A restaurants,and schools. Development, s.. GOGG Public Health Cost Ca-Benefits .. Existing Resources or<$10K Q GHG Emissions Reduction Q Equity Q Conservation <$100K G Social Resilience Q Regional Collaboration Q Blotllversity .. .: $100K or more G Infrastruclural Resilience Q Leading by Example GEconomic Resilience Q Health WHAT'S INCLUDED //�y.:�,r%���N/!/n�r�fw//i r��%✓m f„r /�N�nl!<, J( {f„,,c;,, (l r'/1 �i�l/y r/„ , � ///'',,'/f�f>/��/ , r// � /lr�l//Fr//firf i r ✓; r /�,,,,r ,ai��r a Ji e.l r G r / 1,. /Jr„ %�/,r;o rr/ ✓r r� ✓,;/ %'/,,�i 1, r rm,�! ��u r V r!% �(i �l f j 4,,, �Y�,r;. e r,// �i ry ., ,, r � l �,�✓ 1�,rm�acnii „°. ( i'�,�/t ,�/l�'"�fi/�,r vgrl 's Ir"/�,.,,, r✓„/,'""„ ,,v Ir, fii., f 1 >rn �w� /�>,rf// �; I I' i iG n, � e,� (af,,/rm/� i�."". 1 9'/�JG r'�„/,a�,�"',//f,,,, /,:,r 4✓A ISl e e 1 Parks, Ope n space s7 s a r r I n, r,G; /i/ ///�/.. r ,u,,.';/y !y,1, r,'/l/ �'r"i,„��y r,2„lc�a F s 1.'a Il � r,1 i �4„i // !✓'(r r,f=r ri%r o,/,(lrr��J/��l�i J/1f i/.rc/i,,ri!/°%:.//f/l//,/,,/.�,,/i//o�/r/iJ/ii i/%t�ir',a,N,..r:r i'i//iri„///r!r��i//1f%�i m/rAr l`w,!r��f,1,r'.r r9,„/.r.,.,,lr/ �/;;�,,r, rr'";,im�(r�/�U,;,�,I,/;,?/hmr�,/6I rrJ/,;,.1;r-).r(n,�,Jr J rla("�VJ lC',.�/s:,,,�,�u,r.I�r�r„rry r��,,,�,I,,�',��w,, ,f,f�.:��/,�r�r/�r!,ar4�r%ar�f1 h'�xmij rN,l:i/'r,,�.%,,n,V�r''/y o,"(>✓„1r i.'vi,;/k�,..,,/,N,,..�i/%//Jy/6 ir%,,rii/rro,/l�f r//"r,r"r,r,,r?1r1 r rIt�i/�r V rl 1 i//ri(r,,;.r.tl.r�l,,�'I 111) R I odI v r I ty and habitat r (potable 0 Water &stormwater) �y / t 12 Recreational land r �����I,r!/lltn�(��r�Jrl/�lJf�1r7��IV ,° m wrr,r„r„I ,' r r/r/�,.., �u�. uoli�rrr�l/!r//rr��,/rr/i°l�Ifirl/k f................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... �I l Natural Resources Protecting enhancing in Lexington water, e habitats, accessible r, and BY THE NUMBERS Expanding access to green spaces and increasing tree canopy overall will enhance community health and resilience by providing natural cooling, reducing pollution,and mitigating flooding. I Iti 2,'1,12 of Town-owned conservation of Lexington residents live within a and recreation land' 10-minute walk of a park 1 Town of Lexington(2023).Open Space and Recreation Plan. 2 Trust for Public Land.ParkScore. 7 r�, MEASURING SUCCESS The following metrics will help Lexington monitor progress toward our goals for Natural Resources. r� METRIC(UNIT) BASELINE NOR Percent of land covered by tree canopy 60%' 2023 60% www.V xungtonma.gov/RainBarreI 16%of Shawsheen Prevent further increases --- ------- ---_- -- ....__ _....... Percent of land covered by impervious surfaces 2 2016 River Watershed and aim to reduce 111D, No 1 Tree Canopy Study,Lexington,MA(Univ.of Vermont) 2 Town of Lexington Open Space and Recreation Plan,2015 Irv ° f LEARN MORE j�I ulNlr 101m mrm mrm III����)pq III Ol)A ry/ III 20 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN "0 NATURAL RESOURCES 01, ....... .......... Goal NR 1: Lexington's public and private natural areas,habitats,and landscapes are biodiverse and resilient to climate change. NR 1.1 Protect and expand Lexington's tree canopy and open space. Identify and protect parcels of high conservation value in balance with hand use,Housing& NR 1.1.A other town needs for land,and seek financial support for conservation and Development Dept. °$$ tree planting. NR 1.1.13 Evaluate what a"no net loss of farmland and forest"policy would mean for hand use,Housing& $$ Q O Q O Lexington,as proposed by the MA EEA s Resilient Lands Initiative. Development Dept. For all conservation areas,complete and implement management plans NR 1.1.0 that optimize public use,carbon sequestration,biodiversity,and community Conservation Division e(!,?,,),,v Q Q Q resilience. NR 1.1.1) Develop and implement an Urban Forest Master Plan with community input. Dept.of Public Works � G Q G ...................... NR 1.2 Manage landscapes and ecosystems with sustainable landscaping practices,invasive species management,and climate-adaptive planting. Collect and promote widely all existing resources related to sustainable and Conservation Division, NR 1.2.A climate friendly landscape best practices. Sustainability& Q G Resilience Launch a town wide residential sustainable landscape demonstration NR 1.2.B program to showcase best practices for tree care and landscape in Dept.of Public Works Q Q Q Lexington. NR 1.3 Maximize protection and/or installation of trees and green space in development and redevelopment. Strengthen the existing tree bylaw to better protect large trees,require Dept.of Public Works, NR 1.3.A more shade trees,set and maintain a tree canopy coverage goal,and Tree Committee $ 0 G 0 mitigate for the loss of trees and green space from development. Goal NR 2: Lexington conserves water and works to ensure water infrastructure and resources are clean,protected, and resilient to climate change. NR 2.1 Enhance local water quality and manage stormwater flooding through installation of nature-based solutions. Research t.of orks NR 2.1.A on properties under one acre inatory and gthe Stormwater options to uManagem Made nagement development �ap Public d Use,Housing,& G Development Dept. NR 2.1.13 Identify priority locations and secure funding for green infrastructure projects on Town property. Dept.of Public Works Q NR 2.2 Reduce use of water in residential,commercial,and municipal properties. NR 2.2.A Review Lexington's policies on water use and facilitate implementation of Dept.of Public Works G conservation strategies(e.g.,ram barrels). ............................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................... Cost Co-Benefits Existing Resources or<$10K Oe GHG Emissions Reduction GEquity G Conservation <$100K 3g Social Resilience Q Regional Collaboration Q Biodiversity $100K or more 0 Infrastructural Resilience Q Leading by Example G Economic Resilience Q Health RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN 21 { J B V n Jr s I WHAT'S INCLUDED 01 Public transportation& multimodal transportation 0 Parking Active/alternative mobility (e.g.,walking, biking) / C1 Electric vehicles (EV) &EV infrastructure r� Z n n Zoning and land / MHUM i/ i/ ,/i..i..,. � a .fc // /,r,,,/. ,.,////,�r /..,/ � r rr,.../ .//�i%� ,. �/ /✓�% ✓�..�i,.i� 4 N Transportation & Mobility Promoting low-carbon transportation while ensuring safe, accessible, transportation BY THE NUMBERS Transportation is the second largest contributor to Lexington's GHG emissions, most of which comes from vehicles driven around Lexington. Percent of Commuters CAR,TRUCK,OR VAN ALONE 401MME 22.8% WORK FROM HOME 40 5.4% TRANSIT 40 4.4% CARPOOL WALK . BIKE OTHER U.S.Census Bureau,American Community Survey(2021) MEASURING SUCCESS r ray r� The following metrics will help Lexington monitor progress toward our goals for ,✓ � 'r„ rrao� h o Transportation &Mobility. METRIC(UNIT) ;► ►I'm WAIX1121. Share of vehicles electrified passenger 12% h brid or electric' 2022 19% 100% � (%of registered vehicles) ( y ) http://www.Vexingtonrna.gov/IBiIke-WaVk.-Bus ..... Single-occupancy vehicle mode share(%) 63%2 2021 53% 30% 1 MassvehicleCensus(2023) 2 U.S.Census Bureau,American Community Survey LEARN MORE 22 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN A MOBILITY & TRANSPORTATION Elm Goal MT 1: Lexington residents take fewer car trips because there are sustainable and accessible mobility options for all ages and abilities. MT 1.1 Increase public transit ridership and prioritize high-capacity vehicles on roadways. Expand and promote Town policies on and strategies for transportation MT 11A demand management(TDM)at schools and businesses,and within Planning Dept. $$ 0 0(D municipal operations. ...............,............... ...............,...............,,,............... ....................................................................................................... MT 1.13 Identify opportunities to create high capacity vehicle preferences in high Planning Dept. $$$ 19 0 density business districts. ...............''I','''',........ ....................................................................................................... Drive regional collaboration to align Transportation Demand Management Planning Dept., MT1.1.0 (TDM)policies and advocate to the State for TDM-enabling legislation Transportation $ 0 0 and more public transportation. Services ........... .............. ............................,,,,,,,,................................................................................................................................ Carry forward the recommendations to enhance and expand public Planning Dept., MT 1.1.1) from LexingtonNEXT Transportation $$$ 0 0transit (D Services ............... .......................................................... MT 11E Examine parking regulations and fee structures to better incentive Planning Dept. $$ 0 0 alternative transportation. ............... ...............--,""I'll''...............--,"''I'll''...............--,""I'll''............... MT 1.2 Encourage diversity of housing types and development that increases walkability and bikeability and promotes connectivity to public transit. ............................... ........ ..................... MT 1.2.A Prioritize higher density housing near current and potential new transit Planning Dept. $ locations. ............... .......,,...............1_...........--,''''I'll''........................................................ MT 1.3 Expand safe options for walking,biking,and rolling through road,streetscape,and bicycle trail improvements. MT 1.3.A Carry forward the recommended strategies in the Town-wide Bicycle Planning Dept. $$$ and Pedestrian Plan. Goal MT 2: Lexington reduces transportation-related emissions through acceleration of vehicle electrification. MT 2.1 Transition all purchased,leased,and contracted municipal vehicles and equipment to electric models. ...............--,''''I'll"...............I'll,.........................--,''''I'll''...............I'll...........--,""I'll''...............,,........... Provide information and training sessions for staff and vendors on the Sustainability& MT 21A availability,maintenance,and charging and other unique features of Resilience $$ GGG electric vehicles to promote a faster transition. ............... ...................................................................... MT 2.13 Strengthen Fleet Electrification Policy to require consideration of available Sustainability& G electric vehicle options at time of replacement of Town-owned vehicles. Resilience ............... ............... ........ MT 21C Create and implement a strategic roadmap for municipal EV charging Sustainability& $$ G()0 infrastructure. Resilience ............................................ MT 2.2 Facilitate transition of private vehicles to electric models by expanding public infrastructure and increasing outreach. ............... ...............--,""I'll''...............--,"''I'll''...............--,""I'll''............... ................... MT 2.2.A Create a public awareness campaign for electric vehicles and available Sustainability& $ (DO charging stations locally and throughout the region. Resilience ...............''I','''',........ MT 2.23 Install EV charging stations in priority parking locations on-street and Sustainability& $$$ 00 within public lots and garages. Resilience ............................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................... Cost Co-Benefits !,'JI)i Existing Resources or<$1 OK (D GHG Emissions Reduction 19 Equity (D Conservation '$'$ <$1 OOK Social Resilience Q Regional Collaboration Biodiversity $$$ $1 OOK or more 0 Infrastructural Resilience 0 Leading by Example GEconomic Resilience © Health RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN 23 r WHAT'S INCLUDED a, > ��l„/ Recycl I n g and reuse l,„�f� Composting and organic waste J!!Qj!!(ffrrrr i i i J ry t � u � I / ,� mllulii 4 it it i i I / l»,��t Reduced consumption practices rrr Sustainable procurement ��1yr 21Toxlcs „� J, p;% � '� (fff flfffflcarrr Extended producer responsibility s b ty % D I Waste Transitioning to a zero-waste community by reducing consumption and increasing opportunities for recycling and reuse. ............... BY THE NUMBERS 25600 participants 1' JJY21% 3% �Z �Z of households signed up for of households enrolled in weekly curbside compost pickup LexSORT Pilot program a, ,ry MEASURING SUCCESSill, The following metrics will help Lexington monitor progress toward our goals for Waste. -% METRIC(UNIT) I a 11.11 F.11 1 9.1.116*1 a I I ki IWO&I all 1' ►' '' Diversion Rate for household waste 61%' 2019 75% 100% yr ' Household Generation Rate(tons/household/year) 1.22 2019 0.97 0.61 � �uttlp.//vvvvuv,.11exii ir�c��:��u�.,.��a�/���a���u�o Ip��a u�� --.... _._... .... 1 2019-2021 Municipal Solid Waste&Recycling Survey Responses onses , r r lul f uuulu IIIV IIII uuuul o,J i JJJJ J i I r 11r r) Iluu 1 2 2019-2021 Municipal Solid Waste&Recycling Responses II U I � uJ)11 IIIIIIIII �»„� f1I1 f1I1 r f f, 1 uu / �r J rJ J r r r1 „ r l J J lr ( 1 J 1 Ire 1, �r r 11 I, r 1 I a 1 r r , r � r r f � f J, Ji1 l I. J 1 1 I I 1 ! r 1 IJ lJlll �, 24 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN : WASTE Goal WR 1:Lexington minimizes resource consumption to reduce emissions,water usage,and pollution. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ WR 1.1 Eliminate,to the extent possible,the use and disposal of single-use products and materials,plastic and otherwise. Establish a variable rate structure for the Town's waste collection Dept.of Public WR 1.1.A services based on quantity of waste to incentivize reduction in waste Works el G generation for residents. Work with local restaurants and other retail establishments to find opportunities(e.g.,bulk procurement,joining Green Restaurant Sustainability& WR 1'1'B Association)to reduce waste by using reusable,recyclable,or Resilience, Q Q Public Health compostable packaging. WR 1.2 Educate the community about opportunities and benefits of achieving zero waste. Launch a phased zero waste education campaign targeted at residents, Sustainability& WR 1.2.A businesses,and Town staff. Resilience G G 0 Establish a Green Business program to recognize local businesses Sustainability& WR 1.2.13 that have demonstrated leadership in sustainability,including waste Resilience 0 G reduction and diversion. Require zero waste stations at all events requiring a permit from the Town Manager's WR 1.2.0 Town. Office GG WR 1.3 Promote sustainable consumption by matching the consumption needs of businesses and Town operations with options that prioritize reuse--.......................I........,reduction,and minimization of toxins and waste. WR 1.3.A Expand the Town's EPP program through development of a sustainable Sustainability& OG04D purchasing checklist,best practice guide,and adoption of an EPP policy. Resilience Goal WR 2: Waste is managed responsibly across the community and all possible recyclable and organic materials are diverted from disposal. WR 2.1 Work with contractors to recycle and reuse construction and demolition materials with significant potential value. Promote,and explore avenues to regulate the recycling and reuse of Environmental .......................................................................................... WR 2.1•A construction and demolition debris. Services Division GG Compile a list of current facilities and resources in the region to find Environmental WR 2.1.6 existing opportunities for reuse of salvaged building materials. Services Division GG WR 2.2 Encourage residents and businesses to recycle and reuse materials through services and policies. WR 2.2.q Identify ways to expand materials drop-off to additional hard to recycle Environmental G G items(e.g.,bulky items,electronics,batteries). Services Division WR 2.2.13 Secure funding to expand town-wide curbside composting program. Dept.of $$ GG Public Works WR 2.2.0 Continue to evaluate current operations at Hartwell Composting Facility Environmental GG to ascertain if there are additional ways to reduce waste. Services Division Cost Co-Benefits Existing Resources or<$10K Q GHG Emissions Reduction Q Equity G Conservation <$100K Soc ial Resilience Q Regional Collaboration Q Biodiversity $100K or more G Infrastructural Resilience Q Leading by Example GEconomic Resilience Q Health RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN 25 �j (Ir, / 1 / / /r r, (, r / ,✓ N WY/ ,,,c r,. / r r 1 Ih / ✓ r,/ r< f/ , r r / r. r i r r, f /r/ / f / r r r / / � f l /y / r err/ r / 1 / f _r r / r J./ �u/ / J / / / r r� i t .J r / i v / / / i y / / j / r y N, r p i�( y 6 ' r� r i �r 0 , e / � � r i0r rf ��ilk,"u k',�Y�il�I�i i III ttiG i�plipi�Vul II Vuul,ifi����t / I r / / Implementation Blueprints This highlights action climate actions committing executing. to implementation blueprints outline . selection actions ll move a forward. Each blueprint indicates . implementation . . ll lead the work th me-frames 7 and key partners as well as . . ons that should be f taken into during implementation. RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN 27 r �M fff �0 Ill,il I I IIIIII l i ��II�� ,;,, .air ^,;.;,z')➢r,.,J•Y.,� N., ,..� i .s/ ��/✓r, y d" a�,;I�, �r N� �i;;�Y � nyl+/, ;.(,r � // I F eI�I. c , m IVuulll uulll l�u� Y ���rrrr u I ,,.,. u �W Illlllllllllllllllllll��lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll�llllu��� �III���� iiiiiiiii iiii l u�� ,., Wuuuuu V�VVVVVyy iriri�ily"V'V'nor�,,; BUILDINGS I uuululu I ou ��� +� ri o li r I IIIIIIIIIIIIIII�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�IIIII�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�I I �������0���," ��������l�lw���� I. Y /. %%/�/ / �, IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�� i I� & ENERGY r VVVVVu�l� uuuuuuuuuuu�I our Yt 0 i t Y'I y i �v � I iilll u I I � IVVVV. II (�V4,�4��ill�i��l�d�V`1VV tli�YlN1�� �I ACTION BE 1m1mB Engage developers to increase the share of low embodied- carbon construction materials demonstrated by Environmental Product Declarations compiled in building design specifications. I, Create the conditions for Lexington to begin incorporating embodied carbon in DESCRIPTION OF ACTION building and construction materials into considerations for new construction of municipal buildings and community-wide, with the aim of considering embodied carbon in building performance standards. LEAD DEPARTMENT Land Use, Housing &Development Department OVERALL TIME FRAME Medium (1-3 years) TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS Built Environment+ M CAN 1. Review similar initiatives under development by advocacy NEEP organizations and in other communities for examples of data 6 months collection and compliance processes to assess material American Institute selection. of Architects Sustainable Lexington Committee 2. Review and monitor updates to the federal government months implementation of the Buy Clean provisions of the IRA to ensure (concurrent standards are in line with definitions and terminology used in ( - Federal policies. with step 1) 3. Review recent municipal building projects of all types and catalog the quantity of different materials utilized in the 6 months Department of Public Facilities construction process. Department of 4. Take a leadership role by monitoring embodied carbon during Public Facilities the construction and renovation of municipal and school Ongoing buildings. Permanent Building Committee 28 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS Sustainable Lexington Committee Planning Department 5. Hold and facilitate a series of roundtable discussions with Environmental Services developers and other key stakeholders in the building industry Division to understand barriers and opportunities to address embodied 6-12 months guilt Environment+ carbon in new development. MCAN NEEP American Institute of Architects IIII rr FINANCIAL TOOLS US Department of Energy, Buildings Funding Opportunities TECHNICAL RESOURCES - City of Seattle, Priority Green Expedited Program fe, Building Transparency, Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator Carbon Leadership Forum, Embodied Carbon Policy Case Studies at, USGBC, Good to know: Green building incentive Rocky Mountain Institute, Reducing Embodied strategies Carbon in Buildings Align embodied carbon reductio efforts with consideration of diversity, equitynand inclusion in the green building industry. Facilitate ongoing engagement with building Develop d distribute c g panclear, concise educational nal developers to understand challenges and barriers. materials to overcame awareness and educational barriers. �M fff �0 Ill,il I I IIIIII l i ��II�� ,;,, .air ^,;.;,z')➢r,.,J•Y.,� N., ,..� i .s/ I F eI�I. c , f m IVuulll uulll l�u� Y ���rrrr u I ,,.,. u �W Illlllllllllllllllllll��lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll�lllluf�� �III���� iiiiiiiii iiii l u�� ,., Wuuuuu V�VVVVVyy iriri�ily"V'V'nor�,,; BUILDINGS I uuululu I ou ��� +� ri o li r I IIIIIIIIIIIIIII�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�IIIII�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�II�I I �������0���," ��������l�lw���� I. Y /. %%/�/ / �, IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�� i I� & ENERGY r VVVVVu�l� uuuuuuuuuuu�I our Yt 0 i t Y'I y i �v � I iilll u I I � IVVVV. II ACTION BE 2m1mA Prioritize and develop optimal solar installations on Town- owned sites using return-on- investment criteria and a path to purchase systems long-term. (��a��l!,�/ �! i((km� I ➢lII I/� PI�� JJ,�,�J�I/ r�r „r �i���rY� rl(�I fi �..r 1, �ff aii f,ff ! 0 Identify appropriate and optimal locations to install solar on Town-owned sites DESCRIPTION OF ACTION with the long-term goals of lowering energy costs and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG)emissions. LEAD DEPARTMENT Public Facilities Department OVERALL TIME FRAME Long (>3 years) TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS Engineering Division 1. Complete inventory of Town-owned roofs, parking lots, Conservation Department developed land, and undeveloped land. Characterize sites by Planning Department the potential system size it could accommodate, opportunities 2 months Sustainability and for paired storage, site constraints associated with current use, Resilience tree coverage, or additional investment needed (e.g., parking lot Sustainable Lexington canopies). Rank sites according to the best project potential. Committee LexCAN 2. Complete detailed site assessment of the high ranking sites with 4 months Consultant the best project potential. Capital Expenditure Committee 3. Review current available financing tools (e.g., IRA, Eversource Sustainabilit and incentives). Establish criteria for project approvals, conditions y for acquiring r party systems, I forstorage/resiliency, n 3 months Resilience o acqu g a d pa y sys e s, goals o and guidance for the ownership of renewable energy certificates. Sustainable Lexington Committee LexCAN 30 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS 4. For each high priority site, create an installation schedule to Consultant optimize efficiency(e.g., pair work with any near-term projects 2 months or foreseeable maintenance work). Engineering Division Capital Expenditures 5. Prepare project plan for review by relevant boards/ Committee committees. Prepare for Town Meeting (assuming targeted 3 months Select Board funding is needed). Sustainability and Resilience 6. Implement project plan. 6-12 months Engineering Division FINANCIAL TOOLS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. US Department of the Treasury, 1603 Program: se, MA Department of Revenue, Payments for Specified Energy Property in Lieu of Renewable Energy Property Tax Incentive Tax Credits MA Department of Energy Resources(DOER), Internal Revenue Code Section 48(e), Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit program Program US Department of Energy(DOE), Loan Guarantee Program TECHNICAL RESOURCES aoo MA DOER, C40 Cities, Guide to implementing solar PV for local Massachusetts Solar Easements& Rights Laws governments ovo MA Department of Public Utilities, Net Metering US DOE, Solar Power in Your Community: A guide for local governments on how to increase access to C40 Cities, Solar PV on municipal buildings: a guide and deployment of solar PV to feasibility-and financial analysis Google Project Sunroof For applicable Town-owned sites, installation of am/ At time of installation, prioritize hiring of local community solar may be an ideal option to provide minority-owned businesses. access to solar to households that cannot install on-site solar(e.g., renters, site restrictions). of�oo� Engage with Historic District Commission on Consider a variety of ownership and financing potentially expanding allowable type/size/placement models, including direct ownership or third-party of panels in those districts. ownership using a power purchase agreement or lease, to overcome financial barriers. 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II I a { I�I h�llli4y II��!I iii � i I y (�V4,�4��ill�i��lldi V`1VV tl�IYlN1��' �I IIIII, ilil ACTION BE 2oloC Re-establish solarize campaign and expand to include storage and other complementary technologies. id��i���/ ! i(RkP� f ➢ll� �I� r9,�,��I/ r�r I 1 r �i���r�� rl(�I � �..r 1, �ff aii I,ff 1 Launch a public campaign to increase adoption of solar and complementary DESCRIPTION OF ACTION technologies(e.g., battery storage, heat pumps, electric vehicles) by leveraging aggregated homeowner buying power to lower installation prices(i.e., community bulk purchasing) and by reaching out to commercial property owners. LEAD DEPARTMENT Sustainability& Resilience OVERALL TIME FRAME Medium (1-3 years) TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS Sustainable Lexington Committee 1. Evaluate breakdown of solar available space by residential, commercial and municipal sectors and set sector-specific goals. 2 months Planning Department Department of Public Facilities 2. Collaborate with the Fire Department to ensure goals around battery storage and other new technologies align with the Fire Fire Department Code and establish clear guidelines for what types of systems 2 months g Yp Y Building Department are allowable. 3. Conduct a competitive bidding process to select an installer 6 months or installers and negotiate discounted, tier pricing. - """"" Sustainable Lexington Committee 4. Identify outreach tactics(e.g., events, social media, mailers) LexCAN and partners, and develop educational and promotional materials. Outreach should reach commercial and residential 3 months Town Manager's Office property owners. Center Committee Economic Development Advisory Committee 32 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS 5. Recruit volunteers to actively participate and promote 3 months the program. (concurrent with LexCAN step 4) LexCAN 6. Launch the Solarize campaign as part of the existing 6 months LexElectrify campaign. Clean Heat Outreach Specialist FINANCIAL TOOLS olla Federal Tax Credit for Solar Photovoltaics MA Department of Revenue, US Department of the Treasury, 1603 Program: Renewable Energy Property Tax Incentive Payments for Specified Energy Property in Lieu of MA Department of Energy Resources(DOER), Tax Credits Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) US Department of Energy(DOE), Program Loan Guarantee Program TECHNICAL RESOURCES Rocky Mountain Institute, Inclusive Solarize Guide MassCEC, Solarize-HeatSmart ToolKit U.S. Department of Energy,The Solarize Guidebook: A community guide to collective purchasing of residential PV systems Partner with community-based organizations for Undergo a community-driven installer selection decision-making and tailored community outreach. process. Secure additional funding to create low-to Conduct targeted outreach to low-to moderate- moderate-income specific incentives. income households that do not receive an electric bill for alternative options, such as community choice aggregation participation. Work with the Fire Department to address Consider implementing a program targeted for Fire Code's limitations on solar installations. commercial development and large developments that addresses split incentives. RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN 33 0 0 � P �f COMMUNITY I RESILIENCE ACTION r 0 f' CR loloC r Review and update existing / J, / / emergencyr n n t esose aso / � p p , , J J / , J / / _ e ensure the most up-to-date date t / p ,� I I �I I W, ill ei i I � I 1 l 1 information n llm t n _ J J o climate d "1 r / L J , J f 1 _ J / 1 J . ,J I J health impacts are integrated.ed. r � / f 1 J , / / f � J f l Review all existing emergency response plans and guidance and update to ensure DESCRIPTION OF ACTION the health and safety of residents during extreme temperatures and weather conditions, with the goal of being able to provide essential services to residents throughout a 10-day disruption. LEAD DEPARTMENT Emergency Management Team OVERALL TIME FRAME Medium (1-3 years) TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS Public Schools Human Services Department 1. Bring together relevant staff to conduct an audit of existing Public Facilities emergency response plans and align on priorities for making 3-4 months Department updates. Innovation and Technology Department Sustainability& Resilience 2. Develop an evaluation framework that determines if climate change and its variability are sufficiently integrated into Sustainability& Resilience Town plans and programs and provides guidance on how to 3 months p p g p g LexCAN successfully incorporate climate considerations. ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Public Schools Human Services Department 3. Conduct tabletop exercise to test emergency response plans Public Facilities and identify weaknesses in terms of climate change integrations. 6 months Department Innovation and Technology Department Sustainability& Resilience 34 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS 4. Implement Improvements to the evaluation framework based 23 months Sustainability& Resilience on weaknesses identified in step 3. 5. Integrate climate considerations into emergency response 4-5 months - plans based on the outcomes of the evaluation framework. Public Schools Human Services Department 6. Hold training sessions for staff to educate them on updates 4-5 months Public Facilities to emergency response plans and procedures. Department Innovation and Technology Department Sustainability& Resilience 7. Continue to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency Sustainability& Resilience response plans using the evaluation framework. Ongoing LexCAN 8. Share evaluation framework with other Town departments to use as a tool to integrate climate change Into other plans 1-2 months Sustainability& Resilience and policies. FINANCIAL TOOLS - MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Affairs, MVP Action Grants (MEMA), Emergency Management Grant Programs TECHNICAL RESOURCES - MEMA, Plans and Planning Guidance MEMA, Local Emergency Management Planning Guidance OF Publicize the Town's use of the evaluation framework Conduct ongoing public outreach and education, to community stakeholders to showcase how the particularly with community groups such as social Town considers climate change In existing programs services and faith institutions,to ensure residents are and services. aware of community emergency response procedures and services. Ensure vulnerable populations are considered in the evaluation Including seniors, youth, and non-native English speakers. - Seek regular feedback from Town staff to ensure the Identify innovative solutions to encourage use of framework is comprehensive and applicable to other the framework across Town departments, Including departments for continued use. incentives or requirements as part of existing processes(e.g., budgeting, capital improvement plans). H W, o r«„ P, v f vr� NATURAL ly I F i III l ' ✓'(*'✓i:r" '(1l� r;,,�'. % ,, i!I r,„ur n,/�,ri(jdllJ,d;J �� �I.`'�, /�;�'�/, ill�'? r „Y�'. 1 r(�-d(JI I!� r; 'r2/�rrr�:;/l"��/ f, ,. f iir/?r,r�/%�r�,,.,,if-,,, (� 1,; r;�1, �✓ e,t" �il. ,,;'«�v✓al,�J�ir'r. �J�%.. %'Y rl l,��,,..�tV'✓�, / 1 ,;+,. ✓ r f,✓:,rir, «.: '� it �� 1 �i g? 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'' ✓�r�N I !� '�'f I��llr�i '1 rY Fry ,r�JI ��� % „/I f.// ���«;/(Jir�/r%r/%%i/%�,%/�r r�J/�✓„ �� c,l�r:, „��,,, � �i u;:�,(✓'1'rq m'r lm Jl 1'�« 1 �✓,.1�+��, ' f ,..a, (,✓ ✓(�� r d ff d t;''ti�^i ldi,r;�r�r s 1��y'(,� r/�1%7>YtirN1� f�l I/ /l%///�� /i/o aril;; tv;(4✓/i,r ✓/� /r;� It „r G' lra'W ar/r„'r j�!// 66f'I v�/r �, /„ ✓ Ili z r yr (,/y > w r �ii im i�i//�✓///�r� r NR ■1■1 A Identify and protect parcels r r of high conservation value in r ✓i balance with other town needs rl��//��/%//�/��/ij� r/�Ir'�f '*"'r N9� r)y 9/✓�;�I I�/Il �YvY�°� 91 H�/(�),I"r H'�''I�(°'wY ���, for land and seek financial support for conservation and tree planting. /r✓ f 1 //rJriY�7/-a���i�i�r(r�/��///„'u%r�, »an„nuu00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000u DESCRIPTION OF ACTION Protect unprotected parcels with conservation value and develop ongoing communication with appropriate stakeholders. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. LEAD DEPARTMENT Land Use, Housing, and Development Department .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. OVERALL TIME FRAME Medium (1-3 years) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS 1. Identify and evaluate parcels of land for their conservation value. 3 months and Conservation Division ongoing GIS Administrator Conservation Division Recreation &Community Programs Department Planning Department 2. Coordinate with other Town interests to identify parcels Lexington Public Schools of mutual interest. Explore collaborative acquisition and/or 4 months Tree Committee address competing interests. Sustainable Lexington Committee LexCAN Lexington Living Landscapes ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3. Establish conservation priorities and begin outreach 2-3 months and Conservation Division to landowners. ongoing ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4. Work with receptive owners to establish conservation 6 months Conservation Division agreements. 36 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS 6 months 5. Identify and acquire funds for parcel protection. (concurrent with Conservation Division step 4) 6. Formalize conservation agreements between interested parties. 6 months Conservation Division FINANCIAL TOOLS ovo Community Preservation Fund Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Accelerating Climate Resiliency Grant Program MA Division of Conservation Services (DCS) grants MA Department of Conservation Resources, 61/1 MA DCS, Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grants Communities (PARC) Grant Charitable donations from landowners ao MassDevelopment, Commonwealth Places TECHNICAL RESOURCES New England Forestry Foundation Land Trust Alliance oso Conservation Restriction Review Program al, Trust for Public Land, ParkScore eer National Conservation Easement Database afo The Nature Conservancy, Greenprint Resource Hub Im so Consider distance and access to conservation land all Prioritize land parcels in areas that are currently across all neighborhoods. lacking access to open space, have higher percent impervious surfaces, or have historically seen limited Balance the need for open space with other investment priority needs, such as affordable housing and solar development. hn i m�9 n III �� iii n ��in uil i iii ilY u m�d„ �' '. 'ii�h in�1�i�i�l ii�l�6 iiih�l ill Ih i ni ill n Connect with existing volunteer groups for outreach will Identify opportunities to use land parcels for climate and support. resiliency objectives (e.g., heat island amelioration, stormwater management)to gain additional buy-in Prioritize land parcels with high ecological and/or and get access to more funding opportunities. public recreational value to maximize benefits. 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ACTION ,✓ ,✓ � � NR 13A Strengthen the existing tree bylaw to better protect large trees require more shade trees, set and maintain tree s m t a n a e r it i/i I, � ,,"` �l y� ✓r a� �'; //i%"�/�✓r a�I(01ii�i 'r, % /r iy,r Y% r/ rr'//r d ////����/ i//O/l,'�� �r�"r N &ifs/i/��✓Oy� r r r canopy coverage goal, an mitigate the loss of trees and greenspace from r%?�/�/Dili �0,�� �i ��� �✓ �y development. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Enhance local bylaws to prevent removal of large and heritage trees and to DESCRIPTION OF ACTION encourage additional shade trees in order to maintain or increase canopy along streets, sidewalks, and in other public spaces. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. LEAD DEPARTMENT Department of Public Works;Tree Committee .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. OVERALL TIME FRAME Medium (1-3 years) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS 1. Conduct a review of tree bylaws in other jurisdictions that - could serve as best practice models. 3-4 month s s Recreation &Community Programs Department 2. Discuss potential bylaw changes with other committees and Planning Department local community groups. Examples of changes to consider Resilience&Sustainability include: requiring notifying Town staff about removal, requiring 2-4 months Department permits for tree removal, or implementing fees to cover the Conservation Division replacement value of removed trees. LexCAN Lexington Living Landscapes ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3. Estimate costs around enforcement of bylaw and identify 2-3 months funding sources. - ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4. Formalize recommendations into a proposed bylaw and 3-4 months present them to Town Meeting for approval. - 38 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS LexCAN 5. Develop and disseminate communications materials to build Ongoing Lexington Living greater community awareness about the importance of trees. Landscapes Town Manager's Office �1:811 21!f FINANCIA TOOLS Operating capital budgets as, MA Department of Conservation & Recreation - Tree Fund (DCR). Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grants TECHNICAL RESOURCES Tree Preservation Bylaws In other Massachusetts MA DCR, towns(e.g., Concord, Wellesley, Arlington) Urban and Community Forestry Resources Somerville Landscape Standard - American Forests,Tree Equity Score - MA DCR, - Arbor Day Foundation, Guide to Local Tree Ordinances in Massachusetts How to Write a Municipal Tree Ordinance riil�� �dIIIV� � � i �il�dtiu II�� h�'uuuuuuuuuiillllllllllllllllllllllll �������������� Burden may fall more heavily on some homeowners - Ensure equitable distribution of street tree and tree than others, or some homeowners may have canopy placement across the entire town. extenuating circumstances. Work with Town committees and community - Collaborate with local organizations to implement groups with sustainabiliry missions to build Adopt-A-Tree programs. community support. - Work with students and teacher groups to integrate ar Engage the community and leverage existing tree benefits into school curricula and professional volunteer groups' support with planting, maintenance, development programs. and surveying. r o 1 / P o N TRANSPORTATION h° MOBILITY ACTION TM 1m1mA Expand and promote Town policies on and strategies .I ✓� „�o�'- for transportation demand it� ✓,/ /✓✓��l✓�j�/✓ management (TDM) at schools irr��„ f✓i/rii/�/ �j✓✓-„�/,:. ��, �,��io i/,�1,� �,iii� ✓���//�i�,;.i/✓✓i✓i,, �.,,.,, % �i% �,�,%,,,oil;�,✓�%�!�,�%� „/1 //: ✓ ii ///l/,,..i, i it � „L �. � ,,,i�../.✓. i.. „, � �i✓ �.. i�.. „r., ..cl i ./ ( i�.i / / /���it,a i., a r f �v, �it f � /, /,,,i ✓i ✓� i i i i f d n businesses, and n within ,, ,, ,✓ ,,,�, ,, ,, ,✓ � , /„ r a ,.../. i. ,,:. ,..✓.. ,// 1. ,,. �,✓ r,,,. / / is i J �, ✓ / �,� �, � ,, r ✓,I/. � � /// .�,i.. ,.. a. r � ✓....r � ,. � i. / it ,�,. r. i.., ��i ✓!/i i.,..,� ,,,r J.. /,-. 6. it ,.c r ,... /, i ,,.� ,.����� / //... .a�.., �..✓ /✓. ,.r /,�,,.,, �.,..., r .,�. / ..�... ,./r i. i..../r i ,,..1. ��,rr/. i. ,-.. ;� ,.:.. ✓.. � / i ,,,...,.... 1...a .11/�,,,. i ✓�. 1��,,,� i .ri'.�.., ,/�� tr. ,,,. /� �,, ,, ,� ✓„ � � � municipal operations. .i ,.l..r ,i f .,.r a ,( ✓i / ,,... � f,:�.h ���r i �, � i i. ��... 1, �r i ,.,../ i i� ,..� / ,/, �.,. (. �� �,: l a /. ,.✓ ...,�i 1.� �� ,9 /�. 1 / 1. �i,� i i1 r, i i r, r i ✓/ i„,, di�,er�,:,.n✓�i�.r��,✓,�,J�y,,✓.1✓✓r.�ir.,;✓/�i,,�!,�U/�'�,,,.���'✓..,1..,�„r�,i.../.i,m�„,�,�:��V�I/��,,,i��o„i2,.lo✓i/,mi r�,�„�,,,,,�.,,/.✓„�,,,�,I��:,.f�..��/rl,.,,✓L.�k%/L�ii/�✓i.,_,�.�.,,✓i/,,.11.�✓,�✓ii,,..�.��,,.,,,,c //.,..,.,,�.���✓r�.,,,.�n,/i�,e��✓,�1������, DESCRIPTION OF ACTION Expand the application of strategies and policies to reduce vehicle miles traveled and increase transportation efficiency town wide. LEAD DEPARTMENT Planning Department; Transportation Services OVERALL TIME FRAME Long (>3 years) TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS 1. Update current regulations for the Hartwell Area Transportation Management Overlay District to better 3 months Planning Board reduce transportation demand. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2. Develop and implement Transportation Management Overlay District Plans for South Lexington District and 12 months Planning Board Forbes-Marrett District. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3. Evaluate existing regulations, bylaws, and parking fee structures to determine how the Town can compel Transportation Advisory Committee developers and business owners to participate in TDM 6 months Planning Board and to identify key gaps, limitations, and opportunities Town Counsel to reduce transportation demand. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Economic Development Advisory Committee 128 Business Council 4. Engage with stakeholder groups to determine 6 months Sustainable Lexington Committee (concurrent Transportation Advisory Committee community barriers, interests, and opportunities. with above Greenways Corridor Committee Town Meeting Members Local Businesses Real Estate Developers 40 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS 5. Draft, solicit feedback, and adopt an updated people- Select Board centric, multi-modal TDM policy and guidance Planning Board document that would advise developers, property 1 year Transportation Advisory Committee owners, and businesses on how they can reduce Economic Development transportation demand. Advisory Committee 6. Lead by example by developing and implementing formal Town and School TDM plans aligned with the 1 year Town Managers Office strategies outlined in the updated policies and guidance. Sustainable Lexington Committee 7. Market TDM concepts to businesses, using Town Human Services and school examples as a model. Conduct outreach Town Manager's Office though Town website, social media, Town newsletters, Ongoing Transportation Advisory Committee informational webinars, and attendance and business community events. Economic Development Advisory Committee Center Committee M-IiI Eli FINANCIAL TOOLS MVP Action Giraints °� TDM Mitigation Fund MassDOT Giraints Traffic Mitigation Fund TECHNICAL RESOURCES °� Town of Lexington, Pedestrian Bike Plan Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Pairking and (to be completed in 2023) Transportation Demand Mainageiment °� Town of Lexington, TDM Policy Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Perfect Fit it ii in Guide OR MassDOT, Iu tt f Routes-t i it r i League of American Bicyclists, .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ........ I IFirii in i i i u in ii�t ii I Report it for Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization, Bicycle u in ii-t 'Tr in ir,t ,tii in 'T I in ii i Assistaince so, Ensure transportation and mobility solutions are Evaluate existing and proposed policies for their designed to provide equitable access to residents, impact on accessibility. visitors, and workers and people of all ages, abilities, and incomes. o9i Continually seek feedback from residents, local eo Seek additional funding and/or staff capacity to businesses, and municipal staff to ensure mobility and support with TDM implementation and oversight. transportation needs are adequately addressed. � Work with the state and regional entities to increase Continue to work collaboratively with regional tourism transit and multimodal opportunities. services to promote mobility infrastructure and reduce vehicle miles traveled among visitors. RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN 41 r o 1 / P o N TRANSPORTATION jl h° MOBILITY ACTION TM loloC r r Drive regional collaboration to align Transportation Demand .I g p Management (TDM) policies it� i,/ /✓✓�il✓r✓�/✓ i �/✓i/����✓i/i/l//fir/:/✓ J�///O✓�✓✓�,✓„�:1/ �� �% // /,%l���i.//�//i�. and advocate to the State for /, �,i,::,. i � /�i ego i/i/,,��,,, it�✓�✓1��i/i/��,../��/i//�i ✓ii /,,...,. / ��.�, i i /fr i/i/,�i�%%/ i//✓.%�1,///✓/� ,..,.. li i ii.i ,i..✓ i//�i,,,,,�i it r, ,,,,,,... i/. � �... / //,. ,,, � �i✓ �.. i�.. „r., ..cl i .i ! �,.� / / /„ it,a ,� ,/� J.//. r✓.i�. / f... �i:. / 1. .., �%// TDM-enabling,, ,, ,✓ ,,,�, ,, ,, ,✓ � , /„ r legislation n n d �,r r,,,. / / is i J �, ✓ / �,� �, � ,, r i,I/. � � /// .�,� i a r i ✓ r i i / it ,�,. r. i.., ��i ✓!/i i.,..,� ,,,r J.. /,-. 6. it ,.c r ,... /, i ,,.� ,.����� / // .,.. .a�.., �..✓ /✓. ,.r /,�,,.,, �.,..., r .,�. / ..�... ,./r i. i..../r i ,,..1. ��,rr/. �. ,-.. ;� ,.:.. ✓.. � / i ,,,...,.... 1...a .11/�,,,. i %�. �„� i .ri'.i.., ,/i� �r. ,,,. /� ,�,, ,, ,� ✓„ � � ��t�, ,, � ,, �� r more public transportation. i. ��... 1, �r i ,.,../ i i� ,..� / ,/, �.,. (. �� �,: l a /. ,.✓ ...,�i 1.� �� ,9 /�. � .�' !i .r ✓/�. ,,. -/it ,.c,.r ,/ l rf r i /.: ..� �. i /.„� i 1 /,..,� i .,.c.. �r✓..�� 1. .i„/�c �... r_. i.✓ii. /. ,:... i /✓ �.. � �..r /. di�,er�,:,.n✓�i�.r�,,,✓,�.��y,,✓,1,'�r.,;✓�,�!,���,,,.���'✓..,1.,�,,r�.i.../.i,m�,, i2,.lo✓i/,mi r�,�„�,,,,,�.,,/.✓„�,,,�,I��:,.f�..��/rl,.,,i�'.�k%/L�ii/�/✓i.,_,�.�.,,�i/,,.11.�✓,�✓ii,,..�.��,,.,,,,c //.,..,.,,�.���✓r�.,,,.�n,/i�,e��✓!,�1�✓�����, Utilize regional collaboration and state advocacy to push for legislation, services, DESCRIPTION OF ACTION and programs that will further enable Lexington to implement TDM strategies at the local level. LEAD DEPARTMENT Planning Department OVERALL TIME FRAME Long (>3 years) TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS 1. Engage with Metropolitan Planning Organizations on Ongoing Transportation Services regional TDM efforts. g g Transportation Advisory Committee .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2. Advocate for statewide TDM implementation such as Metropolitan Area Planning more public transit, more bike accommodations, and Ongoing Council updated parking regulations. Select Board ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3. Advocate for that would advance Metropolitan Area Planning policies/legislation a multimodal transportation network, require TDM Council statewide, and allow communities to assess mitigation Ongoing Select Board for traffic congestion. Transportation Services ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Transportation Services 4. Investigate possibility of setting aside a percentage of Select Board increased revenue from new developments to support 6 months public transportation services. Finance Town Counsel ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5. Support the pending state legislation for Transportation Select Board Improvement Districts, which would enable communities Transportation Services to charge fees for transportation improvements upon Ongoing Transportation Advisory a 60 percent approval from property owners in the Committee district. Sustainable Lexington Committee 42 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN FINANCIAL TOOLS MVP Action Giraints TDM Mitigation Fund MassDOT Giraints all, Traffic Mitigation Fund TECHNICAL RESOURCES Town of Lexington, Pedestrian Bike Plan «o Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Pairkiing aind (to be completed in 2023) 'Train it-t tki o in ind Mainageimeint ✓o Town of Lexington, TDM Policy is Metropolitan Area Planning Council, ir�f �t Fit it ii in Guide ii so MassDOT, tt f t -t i it it i am League of American Bicyclists, .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... Bicycle irii in i i i in ii�tii I ir�t it G% Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization, .. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... u in ki-t 'Tr ir,t ,tki in 'T I in ki i ii t in itit .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ... co, Ensure transportation and mobility solutions are Evaluate existing and proposed policies for their designed to provide equitable access to residents, impact on accessibility. visitors, and workers. Continually seek feedback from residents, local mo Seek additional funding and/or staff capacity to businesses, and municipal staff to ensure mobility support with TDM implementation and oversight. and transportation needs are adequately addressed. o/ Continue to work collaboratively with regional tourism services to promote mobility infrastructure and reduce vehicle miles traveled among visitors. RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN 43 r o 1 / P o N TRANSPORTATION h° MOBILITY ACTION TM 2m2mA -r Create a public awareness campaign for electric .I vehicles (EV) and available 1/✓i%/%/✓�//ill/i�/i�li�l�� ��%��i% it� i,/ /✓✓ail✓r/�/✓ ;, f,,,;,,✓✓✓,,,✓✓ : ,,,,�,,,,,, ,, ,,;,, ✓, , ,,,✓�,,,,,��,, 1 charging �!stations locally and �/If it� � % //✓�..��I% i � �///li, ,.;/ir,,/,;I�/. /�/��i�/.'�✓�✓i�i���%�����i%%�� ,,,✓ // /i ii,/ ,/..✓ ///l/.,..i,, i it l� ,,,,,.,. i�. /� �..// i....ii//, ,� ,/� J.//. r✓.i�. / f... �i:. / 1. .., �%// throughout the region. �,r r,,,. / / is i J �, ✓ / �,� �, � ,, r i,I/. � � /// .�,� i a r i ✓ r i i / it .,.. .a�.., �..✓ /✓. ,.r /,�,,.,, �.,..., r .,�. / ..�... ,./r i. i..../r i ,,..1. ��,rr/. �. ,-.. ;� ,.:.. ✓.. � / i ,,,...,.... 1...a .11/�,,,. i %�. �„� i .ri'.i.., ,/i� �r. ,,,. /� i. ��... 1, �r i ,.,../ i i� ,..� / ,/, �.,. (. �� �,: l a /. ,.✓ ...,�i 1.� �� ,9 /�. � .�' !i .r ✓/�. ,,. -/it ,.c,.r ,/ l rf r i /.: ..� �. i /.„� i 1 /,..,� i .,.c.. �r✓..�� 1. .i„/�c �... r_. i.✓ii. /. ,:... i /✓ �.. � �..r /. / i i ii / ✓ i r 1 /, di�,er�,:,.n✓�i�.r��,✓,�,J�y,,✓.1/✓r.�ir.,;✓/�i,,�!,���,,,.���'✓..,1..,�„r�,i.../.i,m�„ .lo✓i/,mi r�,�„�,,,,,�.,,/.✓„�,,,�,I��:,.f�..��/rl,.,,i�'.�k%/L�ii/�/✓i.,_,�.�.,,�i/,,.11.�✓,�✓ii,,..�.��,,.,,,,c //.,..,.,,�.���✓r�.,,,.�n,/i�,e��✓!,�1�✓�����, Accelerate transportation electrification by expanding public awareness and DESCRIPTION OF ACTION education of EVs and charging stations, as well as addressing perceived barriers to increase EV adoption amongst Lexington's residents and businesses in order to reduce transportation-caused greenhouse gas (GHG)emissions. LEAD DEPARTMENT Sustainability& Resilience OVERALL TIME FRAME Medium (1-3 years) TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS 1. Identify target audiences. 1 month - ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Diversity, Equity&Inclusion Planning Department 2. Meet with Town staff who have led education or Human Services Department awareness campaigns to determine best practices to 2 months Public Health Department carry forward. Youth &Family Services Transportation Services Town Manager's Office LexCAN 3. Identify funding sources and organizations(e.g., Sustainable Lexington Committee nonprofits, private companies, universities)that can 3-6 months support administration of the campaign. Transportation Services Cary Library 4. Identify communication and engagement tactics (e.g., ride-and-drive events, signage, social media)to reach 2 months - target audiences. 44 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS 5. Develop a package of coordinated outreach materials that can be deployed in different contexts to support identified tactics. This may include in-house resources 3-6 months Consultant/Graphic Designer or outsourced consultants. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6. Create a detailed plan and schedule for implementation of outreach tactics and dissemination of materials. 3 months Transportation Services FINANCIAL TOOLS er MA Department of Environmental Protection, U01 IRS, Electiric Vehicle'Taxlincentives MassEVHP Publicr ii n lincentives Center for Sustainable Energy, M&R.-EV TECHNICAL RESOURCES �, US Department of Energy, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, Dirive Gireein Electiric Vehicleh it ii n t tiu n Locations NEW ar If purchasing new vehicles is out of reach for some e, Develop outreach materials that are inclusive in residents, increase awareness of the growing used terms of language fluency and digital literacy. EV market and existing incentives for EV purchases. Ullf� Include pointers to help with other forms of transportation (e.g., walk, bike, bus). Emil am, Consider hosting Ride&Drive Events that provide test As EV adoption increases, work with utilities to plan drive opportunities to help increase adoption rates. for increased electricity load. at Create a clear process/checklist for homeowners to ��r� Consider reaching out to neighboring municipalities follow for the installation of home charging. to encourage a regional approach to EV education to Ensure education and messaging combats common increase funding eligibility. public perception barriers to EV adoption including perceived upfront cost, range anxiety, and lack of familiarity with EV performance and with vehicle options. RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN 45 .,,,� „r ',,., ,.. ✓ ,�,.,, /��/���1"��`��r, I��'�III��, �I I I I I 1��I��I111,V tltl air V I it r r VI r „ru r r i ri it Ili r 4.....u I / i n i II r uu uu uu YV�V u�li U���r �f�f��lfI�Jrf�l WASTE /yy�� ✓,i f � I ✓/J r, J �J��lr ly i�y ���J, J�� %/ 7 �,���, ��%N�'////�/j� /1N//r/�, r �/f„ !/�I�IJ, ✓ (( I pill I,Q I�'�I'lp j�j. ACTION u 44�i p WA 1m1mA Establish a variable rate structure for the Town s � r /// waste collection services ME based on quantity of waste to Incentivlze reduction In waste generation for residents. �%�% DESCRIPTION OF ACTION Implement a rate structure for collection of municipal solid waste to incentivize reduction of waste generation and an increase in reuse, recycling, and composting. LEAD DEPARTMENT Department of Public Works OVERALL TIME FRAME Medium (1-3 years) TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS 1. Allocate funding for additional staff(i.e., waste reduction 6 months Finance Department champion). 2. Conduct research on rate structures in other communities, implementation models, data on existing recycling rates in 1-2 months Waste Reduction Task Force the community, potential for waste reduction, and available funding opportunities. 3. Draft amendments to the Town Bylaws that would eliminate Waste Reduction Task Force barriers to implementing a rate structure program (e.g., 2 months Sustainable Lexington eliminate the word "free", reduce the 6 barrel limit). Committee ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Waste Reduction Task Force 4. Adopt bylaw. 1 month Sustainable Lexington Committee Town Meeting Members Select Board Waste Reduction Task Force 5. Conduct public workshops to educate the public about 2-3 months the benefits of a rate structure and gather initial feedback. Lexington Zero Waste Collaborative LexCAN 46 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6. Design rollout of new program structure and timeline 4 months Waste Reduction Task Force (e.g., biweekly trash, weekly recycling and compost). Waste Reduction Task Force Sustainable Lexington Committee 7. Launch the program through an integrated marketing Human Services campaign utilizing: Town website, social media,Town 2-3 months Town Manager's Office newsletter, informational webinars, and press releases. LexCAN Lexington Zero Waste Collaborative LPS Green Teams 8. Manage the program, provide opportunities for ongoing community feedback, and continually track metrics of Ongoing - success. FINANCIAL TOOLS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. MA Department of Environmental Protection MassDEP,Technical Assistance Grants (MassDEP), Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) Municipal Grant MassDEP, SMRP Dividends Program TECHNICAL RESOURCES MassDEP, MassDEP, Pay-As-You-Throw: An Implementation Solid Waste Policies, Guidance& Fact Sheets Guide for Solid Waste Unit-Based Pricing Programs US Environmental Protection Agency, Pay-As-You-Throw IIIIII�� I �, „� uu ,,,�� II II�II III�II IIIIII IIIIIIIIIII Ensure that public outreach and educational Provide educational materials in a variety of formats campaigns include diverse stakeholders, particularly (e.g., audio, visual) as well as translation renters and low-income households. for non-English speakers. Incorporate measures to minimize the impact of fees on low-income residents. Integrate circular economy concepts into broader ao Consider shifting to bi-weekly trash pickup and Resilient Lexington education and outreach efforts. weekly recycling and composting pickup to reduce operational costs and incentivize diversion from Seek opportunities to reduce emissions through incineration. transitioning the municipal solid waste collection fleet to all electric vehicles, as well as ensuring maximum Provide updates to community members about efficiency for driving routes. the program's implementation through the Town's website, newsletters, public workshops, and Town Meetings. Ensure feedback from residents is incorporated into ongoing program evaluation. RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN 47 .,,,' „r ',,., ,.. ✓ ,�,.,, /��/���1"'�`��r, I��'�III��, �IIIIII��I��I111,V tltl air V I r r VI it M "'nYu / i ri it Ili r 4.....u I / i n/ II r uu uu uu YV�V u�li U���r ff�lfJfl WASTE /yy - �� ✓,i f � I ✓/J r, J �J�,]lr ly 1�y ���J, J�� %/ 7 �,���, ��%N�'////�/j� /1N//r/�, ACTION u 44�i WA lm2mA Launch a phased zero waste education campaign targeted �u /J/� j� fir, r � / at residents, businesses, and Town staff. / r DESCRIPTION OF ACTION Expand existing waste education by using targeted approaches to reach everyone in the community. LEAD DEPARTMENT Sustainability&Resilience OVERALL TIME FRAME Medium (1-3 years) TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS Environmental Services Division 1. Conduct an inventory of existing educational materials Waste Reduction Task Force around waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. 1 month Lexington Zero Waste Collaborative ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2. Evaluate data to understand current community waste Waste Reduction Task Force and recycling practices, challenges, and opportunities. Specifically engage local retailers about willingness to 3 months Environmental Services Division g offer packaging-free product options. Sustainable Lexington Committee Environmental Services Division 3. Survey community members and municipal staff to Public Schools understand perceived challenges and opportunities months Public Library for waste reduction, as well as misconceptions around 3 o s Lexington Zero Waste proper waste disposal practice. Collaborative Community Groups 4. Based on results of data review and surveying, Waste Reduction Task Force revise and/or develop new educational materials that Environmental Services Division encourage zero waste principles for residents and 2-3 months Lexington Zero Waste businesses. Collaborative 48 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS Waste Reduction Task Force 5. Identify tactics to reach target audiences based on Environmental Services Division best practices for enacting behavior changes(e.g., 2-3 months Lexington Zero Waste training for businesses, community workshops). Collaborative Communications Director 6. Develop a calendar for phased launch of an 1 month Waste Reduction Task Force educational campaign. Waste Reduction Task Force Environmental Services Division Lexington Zero Waste 7. Implement the educational campaign. Continue to Collaborative track performance metrics and monitor the success Ongoing Sustainable Lexington Committee of the campaign. LexCAN LPS Green Teams LHS Teachers&Students FINANCIAL TOOLS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. MA Department of Environmental Protection ao, MassDEP,Technical Assistance Grants (MassDEP), Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) Municipal Grant � Closed Loop I nfrastructure Fund * MassDEP, SMRP Dividends Program TECHNICAL RESOURCES so RecyclingWorks Massachusetts Technical Recycle Smart, Smart Recycling Guide Assistance____. US EPA,WasteWise er MassDEP Green Team program MassDEP, Recycling IQ Kit IIIIII�I�IIIf III I III II��II illi III ������" F 0 Provide educational materials in a variety of Seek feedback from residents, local businesses, formats (e.g., audio, visual)as well as translation and municipal staff to ensure education materials for non-English speakers. are comprehensive and applicable to diverse stakeholders. Imi�lilllllliilllllllmi iillll�i�lllllii i���i���i iiiiiii���llmii Imi�iiui iiiiiiillliiiilm�llimi ii�iillllllmoii��iiiiiili�ii���i���iii�iiiiiii�ll �iiiiiiiiii il ���i��ii�i➢illllilllmii iillm iiiii i�iioi�i�ii�iiii iii Provide updates to community members about Leverage volunteers and community groups to zero waste strategies through the Town's website, support the dissemination of educational materials. newsletters, public workshops, and Town Meetings. Offer incentives or public recognition to businesses or organizations that display leadership or innovation in zero waste practices. RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN 49 .,,,� „r ',,., ,.. ✓ ,�,.,, /��/���1"��`��r, I��'�III��, �I I I I I 1 I�I��I111,V tltl air V I r r VI it r M "'nYu r i ri it Ili r 4.....u I / i n i II / uu uu uu YV�V u�li /����r is WASTE � I 01 ACTION r �/f„ !/�I�IJ, ✓ (( I plil I,Q I�'�I'lp j�j. u 44�i p WA 2ol A Promote, and explore I. avenues to regulate recycling and reuse of construction and demolition debris. i DESCRIPTION OF ACTION Promote resource efficiency and reduce waste generation associated with increased development and renovations. LEAD DEPARTMENT Environmental Services Division OVERALL TIME FRAME Medium (1-3 years) TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS 1. Analyze waste generation associated with construction and demolition. Evaluate data based on project type to identify 2-3 months Waste Reduction Task Force areas for targeted improvement. 2. Conduct research on best practices for construction waste BuildingDepartment reduction, regional markets for recovered materials, cost 2-3 months p benefit analyses, and funding opportunities and grants. Waste Reduction Task Force Building Department 3. Host and facilitate a series of roundtable discussions with PlanningDepartment builders and developers to understand barriers to project 3-4 months Economic Development waste management. Developers ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4. Identify non-disposal management options for materials BuildingDepartment with markets or high reuse potential. Explore policies to 6-8 months Sustainable Lexington encourage source separation and diversion utilizing best practice research and stakeholder feedback. Committee 5. Develop incentives (e.g., technical support, expedited BuildingDepartment permitting)for reducing, reusing, and recycling C&D 5-6 months p Planning Department materials. 50 RESILIENT LEXINGTON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN TIME FRAME TO IMPLEMENTATION STEPS IMPLEMENT STEP COLLABORATORS .......Building Department Waste Reduction Task Force 6. Develop and implement comprehensive outreach to ensure Planning Department residents, businesses, and developers are aware of the Ongoing impacts related to C&D waste management. Developers Lexington Zero Waste Collaborative iFINANCIAL TOOLS MA Department of Environmental Protection MassDEP,Technical Assistance Grants (MassDEP), Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) Municipal Grant TECHNICAL RESOURCES US Environmental Protection Agency, - C&D Recycling Association Sustainable Management of C8D Materials - Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Recycling Works Massachusetts, Standards C&D Materials Guidance - US Green Building Council, C&D Waste Calculator up w uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu so Consider impacts to the timeline and cost of projects, particularly to low-income homeowners. Per Lead by example by integrating circular economy - Establish connections with regional vendors to concepts into the Town's planning and development promote regional resource efficiency and sustainable processes. management. Follow Us! -toinima,.gov/�Res���l�'ein-t�Lex�'ing-toin www. ex in g I I RESILIENT LEXINGTON Ouiii,lRatilwayto a Sustaiiialale 1��uiit,,uiire AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approve Resolution Framework - Climate Change and Systemic Racism PRESENTER: ITEM NUMBER: Joe Pato, Select Board Chair C.2 SUMMARY: Category:Decision-Making Attached please fmd the resolution framework on climate change and systemic racism addressing the two resolutions from Town Meeting. This was initially presented to the Select Board in September and is ready for approval. SUGGESTED MOTION: To approve the resolution framework on climate change and systemic racism as presented and attached. Move to approve the consent. FOLLOW-UP: Town Manager's Office DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGEND& 11/13/2023 ATTACHMENTS: Description Type E) Re s 61 1 1' . s utjon.l,ram.ework Oirriate hange and Systerric Ract,Srn. 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LL E E _0 -0 CL a) 4-0 0 _0 _0 a) M> CD E cn cn cn =3 0 0 0 0 w > > 0 co 0 CL E E m E 0 0 LL (h E 1:1 El U 0 cn w m i) 4-a 6 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Application: Battle Green Permit - Lexington Historical Society, Battle Green, 0 Massachusetts Avenue PRESENTER: ITEM NUMBER: Joe Pato, Select Board Chair C.3 SUMMARY: Category:Decision-Making The Lexington Historical Society, in collaboration with Lexington Minute Men, Inc., have requested permission from the Select Board for use of the Battle Green on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm as part of a Reenactment of Lexington's historic 1773 Tea Burning as follows: • Lexington Minute Men(LMM) Members march from the Visitors Center Lawn to the Common to conduct a musket drill of marching and aiming weapons (weapons will not be fired during this drill) and complete the manual of arms between approximately 12:30pm and 1:00pm; • LMM parade around the Common, re-form ranks, conduct memorial and honor salute for "Lexington's Ten", following a roll call of names; LMM parades back to the Visitors Center Lawn for Tea Burning Reenactment. A Special Event Permit application has been submitted to the Town Manager's Office by the Lexington Historical Society for the use of the Visitors Center Lawn on Sunday, December 10, 2023. The Town Manager's Office, Police Department, Department of Public Works, and the Fire Department have no objections to this request. SUGGESTED MOTION: To approve the request of the Lexington Historical Society, in collaboration with Lexington Minute Men, Inc., to use the Battle Green on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm for the Lexington Minute Men to perform a musket drill, as well as perform marching and other demonstrations on the Common with drills taking place between approximately 12:30pm and 1:00pm. Move to approve the consent. FOLLOW-UP: Select Board Office DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGEND& 11/13/2023 ATTACHMENTS: Description Type F) I kattle Green.LJS e Req ties t I)iagrarn(.)f I�,verft Reen.acti.-nent of I-exiii-I.gtor)'17ea .Backup Material Party D I Xe of the I kittle(leen Regulations I3d-ckuj,,.)Material ro 116. o, Op at F,"10,, po .5" oY 1��JJ�Imlv Pill 11110, ........ 011 41 % WNSI,14111S 4�lj 7", f,,�............ 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Any otherwise legal activities not explicitly prohibited by these regulations, including the gathering of groups on the Battle Green for the sole-purpose of exploring its history and which. do not remain for more than. four hours, are allowed. If these regulations, or portions thereof, conflict with. the Code, the Code shall take -precedence. I. Definitions a. "Audio device" means any electronic or amplified radio, television set, computer, telephone, electronic music -player, musical instrument, or other device that-produces sound. b� "Battle Green Reenactment Organization" is a chartered group, dedicated to the reenactment of the events that occurred on the Battle Green. on. April 19, 1775, -using historically accurate -period appropriate weapons and costumes. c� "Compromised turf' shall mean any condition. that would make the Battle Green vulnerable to excessive damage by heavy wear or use; for example, heavy rains, reseeding, and drought conditions. d� "Disorderly conduct" means any action. intended to cause inconvenience, annoyance or alan-n, or which. reck.lessly creates a risk.thereof,- which includes, but is not necessarily limited to, fighting, threatening or violent behavior; -unreasonable noise; abusive language directed toward any -person. -present- wrestling in. vicinity of others; throwing of breakable objects; malicious throwing of dangerous objects or stones, open. fires, b-urning objects or spitting. e. "Powerless flight" means any device-used to carry persons or objects through. the air; for example, sailplanes, gliders, balloons, body k.ites, hang gliders. f "Public -use limit" means the maximum number of-people or the amount, size, or type of equipment-permitted on the Battle Green. at one time, as established by the Board of Selectmen. g� "Responsible Party"' is a person. filing an. application. for a-pen-nit for an activity on the Battle Green., who shall be responsible for compliance with. these rules and regulations. h- "Special event" means demonstrating, -picketing, speechmak.ing, marching, holding of Vigils, and all other similar fon-ns of conduct which involve the active communication or expression. of opinions or grievances, engaged in by one or more persons, the conduct of Which has the effect, intent, or propensity to draw a crowd of onlookers. i. "Weapon." is an. instrument or device that can. inflict serious bodily injury and includes but is not limited to: firearms, rifles, shotguns and antiques as defined by MG L Chapter 140, §121; air rifles and BB.- un-sasreg-ulatedbyMG--L-,, Ch.apter269, §]-2B- -pain.tbalI 9 guns; edged weapons; explosive material or devices; muskets and weapons that discharge an arrow or bolt. 2a m i a. The -purpose for requiring-permits for certain activities is to -promote the-use of the Battle Green. in. a manner consistent with. its nature and history; to-protect the Battle Green from harm; to ensure adequate notice of the event so that arrangements can be made toprotect the -public h-ealth. and safety and to minimize interference with. the event by the-public. ba Pen-nits are required for any of the following activities, singly or in. combination.: is Any group activity reason-ably likely to exceed the-public -use limit established by the Board of Selectmen.. iia Special events, -public meetings, assemblies, gatherings, demonstrations, -parades and other similar activities, not to exceed four hours in. duration.. i i i a Pageants, reenactments, entertainments or other-public spectator attractions. iv. Structures and/or signs in connection. with. special events and limited in. duration. to the:perm required for such. events. Va Use of-public address systems, electrical lighting, or other electrical or amplified devices. .via Distribution. of non-commercial -printed matter. viia Possession and/or-use of-unconcealed weapons, in compliance with. all federal, state and local laws, at events confon-ning to the following: a) Events and ceremonies conducted by United States An-fled Forces and/or law enforcement agencies; b) Reenactments of the events on. the Battle Green on. April 19, 1775, honor guard ceremonies or related activities conducted by a Battle Green Reenactment Organization; and c) The applicant shall -provide evidence of training and competency in the display and-use of such. weapons to the satisfaction of the Board of Selectmen. viiia Use or-possession. of firework.s or firecrackers. ix, Planting of any trees/plants. Xa Parked or moving vehicles on. any grassy areas, except those necessary for Town. maintenance activities. xi, Use of-powered models. 3. 11impermissible Activities The following activities are strictly prohibited: a. Destruction., injury, defacement, removal, or disturbance of any building, sign., equipment, monument, statue, marker, animal or-plant. 2 - b. Distribution. or display of commercial advertising- or soliciting of business; or any other commercial transactions. c. Remaining on. the Battle Green for more than. four hours. d Abandonment of any vehicle or-personal -property. e. Unreasonably loud operation. of audio devices. fa Delivery of any -person. or thin g by parach-ute or h-elicopter. ge Powerless flight activities. h- Operation., launch.ing, or landing of an. Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) or drone aircraft, except for emergency landings, unless authorized by municipal staff as designated by the Town Manager. is Disorderly conduct. j e Use or display of unconcealed weapons, except as -provided in. 2b. k- Use of metal detecting devices. L Gambling of any form or operation. of gambling devices. m. Picnicking in. groups exceeding seven -people. n., Consu mption of alcoholic beverages, marijuana, or-use of unlawful substances. o. Use of roller blades, scooters and skateboards. -pa Placement on the Battle Green of any-unattended structure or commemorative-planting of any trees/plants by a-private-party. q_e Posting signs on -poles including teleph.one or light-poles. r. Climbing on. the Minuteman Statue, Hayes Fountain., its base, or any -public monument or structure. s. Bicycle riding. to Use of grills, open. flames or any other type of cooking devices. u. Placement of,portable restrooms. 4. Ren-nit Process a. Application. for-permit to conduct activities on the Battle Green., specified in 2, above, shall be filed no later than. two weeks -prior to the requested date. Late and/or incomplete applications will be considered at the discretion. of the Board of Selectmen. tea Pen-nit applications shall include the following info n-flation: is Name and ph.one number of the Responsible Party to serve as contact iia Date and time of event. i i i a Nature of event. iva Expected number of-participants, spectators, and veh-icles. Va Duration. of event. .via Statement of equipment and facilities to be-used. v i i a Section of the Battle Green desired. c. Th-e Responsible Party is to keep the -permit, a copy of which. must be available for inspection.-upon. request. Th.e Responsible Party may be required by the Board of Selectmen., as a condition. of issuing the-pen-nit, to -pay for detail -police officers if the Board determines that such. officers are necessary for-public safety. d Permits are issued-upon. express condition. that the Battle Green is to be left in a clean and orderly condition.. 3 - e_& Th.e responsible-party will be charged by the Board of Select- en in , as a condition. of issuing the -pen-nit, for any damages directly resulting from the -permitted activity. fa Pen-nits are non.-transferable and are only valid for date and time specified. For cause, the Police Chief or the Ch-ief's designee may extend a-pen-nit for-up to 2 hours. ge Th-e Board of Selectmen may set reasonable pen is;conditions and restrictions, including but not limited to duration. and area occupied, as are necessary for-protection. of the Green and -public-use thereof. 5. Grounds for Revocation of Pen-nit a. At the discretion. of the Board of Selectmen, a-permit may be revoked or further conditioned-upon. a finding of compromised turf of the Battle Green.. ba Th-e Selectmen may suspend or revoke a-permit to-use the Battle Green based on reason-able expectations that there may be an. imminent threat to -public safety because of a weather or man.-made event. c. A - r id; shall be revoked if a sanctioned event includes impen-nissible activities and may be revoked if the-permit group engages in. activities that are not within the specifications of the-permit. 6. Grounds for Denial of Permit Rgquest Permit requests may be denied if an: a. Application. creates a scheduling conflict with a-previously filed application.by another -person. or group. b Eventpresents a clear and-present danger to -public health. or safety. c. Event is of such. nature or duration. that it cannot reason-ably be accommodated in the area applied for; or the expected number of-participants exceeds the-public -use limit. d Event will, in. the opinion of the Board of Selectmen., cause-unacceptable interference With -use and enjoyment of the Battle Green.by the general -public. e. Event is requested for a date that conflicts with official Town events by Battle Green Reenactment organizations. f Event is more appropriately h.eld at other available Town facilities, such. as recreational facilities. T Ratriots' Day Other than. official Town.-sponsored activities and-permitted activities by Battle Green Reenactment Organizations, no activity or event otherwise requiring a-permit shall be scheduled to take-place at, nor shall any other-permit be issued for-use of, the Battle Green from April I through. April 30 of each. year. During such. time, the Battle Green is reserved for Town activities and events, pen-nitted activities conducted by Battle Green Reenactment Organizations and for activities for which. no-permit is required-under Section 2. 4 .- 8. Penalties Penalties for violations of these regulations shall be in. accordance with. Chapter 1, Article 11, Sections 14 and 16 of the Code of th.eTown of Lexington. 9 SeverLbility If any section., paragraph. or-part of these regulations be for any reason. declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court, every other section., paragraph. and-part shall continue in. full force and effect. Approved by the Board of Selectmen July 15, 1 9W Amended July 24, 20W Amended December 2 1, 2009 Amended August 1, 20 11 Revisions to the Use of the Battle Green Regulation. were approved by th-e Board of Selectmen. on. February 3, 201_4 Selectmen approved min-or revisions to the Use of the Battle Green Regulation on. March. 1-0, 201_4a Revisions to the Use of the Battle Green Regulation. were approved by th-e Board of Selectmen. on.November 1-9, 201_& 5 - AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Accept Select Board Committee Resignation PRESENTER: ITEM NUMBER: Joe Pato, Select Board Chair C.4 SUMMARY Category:Decision-Making Resignation: Lexington Human Rights Committee The Select Board is being asked to accept the resignation of Mona Roy from the Lexington Human Rights Committee effective on November 15, 2023. On behalf of the Town of Lexington, the Select Board Members would like to extend their many thanks to Ms. Roy for her time and service to the community. SUGGESTED MOTION: To accept the resignation of Mona Roy from the Lexington Human Rights Committee effective on November 15, 2023. Move to approve the consent. FOLLOW-UP: Select Board Office DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA: 11/13/2023 ATTACHMENTS: Description Type F) Resignation[tAter VIL Roy Ilackup Vlateiial Stacey Prizio From: Mona Roy Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 11:13 AM To: Stacey Prizio Cc: Chair LHRC Christina; Stephanie Hsu; Mark Sandeen Subject: Resignation from the LHRC Dear Stacey. Effective November 15, 2023, 1 am resigning as a member of the Town of Lexington, Human Rights Committee. I will still continue to serve on the Collaborative Reform Group and the Racial Disparities Subgroup. I appreciate my time on the LHRC and wish the committee continued progress. Mona Roy AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Select Board Work Session-Approve FY2024 Tax Classification Options PRESENTER: ITEM NUMBER: Carolyn Kosnoff, Assistant Town Manager for F inanc e I.1 SUMMARY Category:Decision-Making This is the second meeting of the Select Board to establish the fiscal year 2024 tax rate. On October 23, 2023, the Assistant Town Manager for Finance and the Board of Assessors presented information to the Select Board on factors that will affect the determination of the Fiscal Year 2024 tax rate. This presentation included a review of the FY2024 approved budget and levy limit, new tax levy growth, and trends on residential, commercial, industrial and personal property assessed values. On that date the Board also held the FY2024 tax classification hearing to take public comment on the classification options. Today's meeting is for the Board to vote the four items that will determine the FY2024 tax rate. These four items are described in the memorandum from the Board of Assessors to the Select Board in the attached Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Classification Packet. This packet and shift options remain the same as advertised and presented on October 23rd. The four votes are to: • Establish a residential shift factor between 1.00 and 1.75 (see Exhibit A of the classification packet); . Determine whether to adopt the Open Space Discount(this is not applicable as the Town has no property classified as Open Space); • Determine whether to adopt the Residential Exemption and, if so, the percentage (up to 35 percent); • Determine whether to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption, and if so, the percentage (up to 10 percent) SUGGESTED MOTION: • I Move to establish a residential factor of (plus additional decimals or rounding as needed)to result in a tax shift of (see Exhibit A of the classification packet for residential factors and shift options); and further • Move not to adopt the Open Space Discount; and further • Move to (adopt/not a the Residential Exemption; (if so) of percent(up to 35 percent); and further • Move to (adopt/not adontl the Small Commercial Exemption(if so) of percent(up to 10 percent). FOLLOW-UP: Finance staff will submit the Tax Rate Recap for approval to the Department of Revenue. F Y2 024 third quarter actual tax bills will be issued by January 1st. DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA: 11/13/2023 7:05pm ATTACHMENTS: Description Type TOW-W OF 1XX Fi(iTow F'Iscal Ye 2024 INAee'ti��n NAand Lg-j. ........................................................................................................................................... ■ ■ Property Classification Data Packet S OR ► 0 � r � ov ARRIL 19TH Pre pLexingtonared for: Select Board Prepared by: Lexington Assessor's Office Members of the Board of Assessors Chairman, Gregory A. Johnson Member, Edmund C. Grant Member, Casimir R. Groblewski Contributing Town Staff Carolyn Kosnoff, Asst. Town Manager for Finance Robert Lent, Director of Assessing Michael Golden, Asst. Director of Assessing M M0 To: Lexington Select Board From: Lexington Board of Assessors Subject: FY 2024 Lexington Property Tax Classification Meeting Date: Monday, October 23, 2023 This memo is intended to provide the Select Board with the necessary information to conduct a Public Hearing and Informational Session on the tax classification options available under Massachusetts General Laws. The classification amendment requires the Lexington Select Board to consider four (4) selections with respect to the setting the FY2024 Lexington tax rate/s. The decision of the Select Board for each alternative must be submitted to the DOR on MA State form LA-5. The four (4) selections are: 1. Selection of a residential factor 2. Selection of a discount for Open Space 3. Residential exemption 4. Small commercial property exemption 1. Selection of a residential rate factor. (Class 1: Residential; Class 2: Open Space; Class 3: Commercial; Class 4: Industrial, etc.) The Lexington Select Board may choose to adopt a residential rate factor, which will increase the tax rate applied to the commercial, industrial, and personal property (C-I-P) classes, by a factor (multiplier) of up to a maximum of: 1.750. Adopting such a factor will shift a larger portion of the overall Lexington tax levy to the commercial, industrial, personal property classes (CIP), thereby reducing the portion of the tax levy borne by the owners of residential property. Attached Exhibit A & Exhibit B demonstrate the effect that several possible "factor" choices will have by identifying the tax levy percentage borne by each class of properties through the resulting tax rates. Some 108 of the 351 communities in Massachusetts have adopted this process of tax classification. 2. Selection of a discount for Open Space. Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Sec. 2A defines Class 2 Open Space as: "..land which is not otherwise classified and which is not taxable under provisions of chapters 61, 61A, or 61B, or taxable under a permanent conservation restriction, and which land is not held for the production of income but is maintained in an open or natural condition and which contributes significantly to the benefit and enjoyment of the public." The Lexington Select Board may choose to adopt an exemption, discounting the assessed value of Open Space to a maximum of 25% for any property that is classified as Open Space. The Board of Assessors has not identified any property in Lexington that meets the definition of Open Space according to the statute, therefore adopting/not adopting this exemption will have no impact on the town's tax classification. FY2024 Lexington Tax Classification Packet Page 1 3. Residential exemption. The Lexington Select Board may choose to adopt a maximum exemption of up to 35% (prior to FY2016 the maximum was 20%). If adopted, this tax relief would apply only to the principal residence of taxpayers (owner-occupied and primary domicile). If this exemption were adopted, the residential properties that are assessed at a value below the "break- even valuation" point would realize a reduction in taxes while the residential properties assessed at a value above the "break-even valuation" point must pay additional taxes to compensate. See attached Exhibit G for a hypothetical application of the residential exemption. The funding for this exemption/tax relief for qualified applicants would be borne amongst the other properties of the within the same Residential classification. Non-owner-occupied properties (in particular, apartment buildings and vacant land)would experience a substantial increase in taxes. [Note: "The Residential classification" includes over 10,000 parcels: single family dwellings, two & three family dwellings, vacant land, multi-dwelling parcels, residential condos, and apartment buildings.] According to Mass.gov statistics, sixteen (16) communities in the Commonwealth of MA (typically those with a substantial base of residential rental units) have decided to offer the residential exemption: Barnstable, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Nantucket, Provincetown, Somerset, Somerville, Tisbury, Truro, Waltham, Watertown, and Wellfleet. In early 2018 the Select Board formed an Ad Hoc Residential Exemption Policy Study Committee to examine if adopting a residential exemption would serve the interests of the Lexington community. In their final report delivered to the Select Board in April 2019, the Committee advised that adopting the Massachusetts local option residential exemption was not recommended. The committee suggested other courses of action for tax relief, such as promoting existing programs for tax deferrals, exemptions and credits, as well as exploring special legislation for means tested or other age-based tax exemptions. 4. Small commercial exemption. The Lexington Select Board may choose to adopt a small commercial exemption of up to 10% of the property valuation for commercial (not industrial) property that meets the requirements of the law. To qualify, eligible businesses must have occupied the property as of January 1st, and must have had no more than ten (10) employees (as certified by Mass Dept. of Employment & Training) during the previous calendar year, and the parcel reviewed must have an assessed valuation of less than $1,000,000 during the Fiscal Year. While the applicant does not have to be the owner of the property to be eligible, all occupants of the commercial portion of the property must meet the qualifications of this exemption. The funding for this exemption/tax relief for qualified applicants would be borne by the other properties of the Commercial-Industrial (C-1) classes, resulting in an overall increase of the Commercial and Industrial tax rates. According to Mass.gov statistics, fifteen (15) communities in the Commonwealth of MA have decided to offer the small commercial exemption: Auburn, Avon, Bellingham, Berlin, Braintree, Chelmsford, Dartmouth, Erving, New Ashford, North Attleboro, Seekonk, Somerset, Swampscott, Westford, and Wrentham. In FY2024, there are 87 commercial properties (including commercial condos) in Lexington that have a value under$1,000,000 (with only 44 of these having greater than 1,500 sf of floor area). Town Staff FY2024 Lexington Tax Classification Packet Page 2 have compared list with data provided by the Department of Unemployment to identify what properties have less than 10 employees. Based on the data available staff estimate that up to 58 of the 87 properties may qualify for the Small Commercial Exemption. FY2024 Lexington Tax Classification Packet Page 3 Town of Lexington-Tax Classification Packet EXHIBIT A: ALTERNATIVE TAX RATE SCENARIOS FOR FY2024 FY2023 to i - Change in Levy Limit and Values FY 2023 Levy Limit(A) FY2023 FY2024 %CHANGE $ 216,220,071 N/A Maximum Allowable Levy Limit $ 231,428,456 $ 243,660,500 5.29% FY 2023 Excluded Debt(B) $ 15,208,385 N/A Tax Levy (FY23 as actual,and FY24 $ 231 FY 2023 Maximum Allowable $ 231,428,456 N/A as Levy Limit(TBD) ,395,607 $ 243,660,500 5.30% Levy Limit(A)+(B) Residential Valuation $ 13,645,487,139 $ 15,289,843,165 12.05% Plus:Amended New Growth $ - 0.00% Comm+Indl*+PP Valuation $ 2' $ 5,405,502 2.34/°099,699,600 $ 2,328,326,345 10.89% Plus:Prop 2 1/2 Increment ° (FY 23 Levy Limit(A)x 2.5%) Total Valuation $ 15,745,186,739 $ 17,618,169,510 11.90% Plus:New Growth Increment $ 5,723,278 2.47% Residential Tax Rate $ 13.00 T.B.D. T.B.D. Plus:Override $ - 0.00% Plus:Debt Exclusion Comm/Indl/PP Tax Rate $ 25.72 T.B.D. T.B.D. Increment(Increases vs.FY $ 1,103,264 0.48% 2023) *Industrial valuation is adjusted for T.I.F.agreements FY 2024 Maximum Allowable $ 243,660,500 5.29% Levy Limit FACTOR %SHARE OF LEVY TAX LEVY TAX RATE %LEVY CHANGE: C-I-P RESID C-1-P RES C-I-P RESID C-I-P RESID C-I-P RESID COMMENTS 1.000 1.000 13.2% 86.8% $ 32,200,914 $ 211,459,586 $13.83 $13.83 - 0. % 19.2% SINGLE TAX RATE 1.050 0.992 13.9% 86.1% $ 33,810,960 $ 209,849,540 $14.52 $13.72 - 7. % 18.3% 1.100 0.985 14.5% 85.5% $ 35,421,005 $ 208,239,495 $15.21 $13.62 -34.4% 17.4% 1.150 0.977 15.2% 84.8% $ 37,031,051 $ 206,629,449 $15.90 $13.51 -31. % 16.5% 1.200 0.970 15.9% 84.1% $ 38,641,097 $ 205,019,403 $16.60 $13.41 -28. % 15.6% 1.250 0.962 16.5% 83.5% $ 40,251,143 $ 203,409,357 $17.29 $13.30 -25.5% 14.7% 1.300 0.954 17.2% 82.8% $ 41,861,188 $ 201,799,312 $17.98 $13.20 -22. % 13.8% 1.350 0.947 17.8% 82.2% $ 43,471,234 $ 200,189,266 $18.67 $13.09 -1 . % 12.9% 1.400 0.939 18.5% 81.5% $ 45,081,280 $ 198,579,220 $19.36 $12.99 -16.5% 11.9% 1.450 0.931 19.2% 80.8% $ 46,691,325 $ 196,969,175 $20.05 $12.88 -1 . % 11.0% 1.500 0.924 19.8% 80.2% $ 48,301,371 $ 195,359,129 $20.75 $12.78 -10.6% 10.1% 1.550 0.916 20.5% 79.5% $ 49,911,417 $ 193,749,083 $21.44 $12.67 -7.6% 9.2% 1.560 0.915 20.6% 79.4% $ 50,233,426 $ 193,427,074 $21.57 $12.65 -7.0% 9.0% 1.570 0.913 20.7% 79.3% $ 50,555,435 $ 193,105,065 $21.71 $12.63 - . % 8.9% 1.580 0.912 20.9% 79.1% $ 50,877,444 $ 192,783,056 $21.85 $12.61 -5.8% 8.7% 1.590 0.910 21.0% 79.0% $ 51,199,453 $ 192,461,047 $21.99 $12.59 -5.2% 8.5% 1.600 0.909 21.1% 78.9% $ 51,521,462 $ 192,139,038 $22.13 $12.57 - . % 8.3% 1.610 0.907 21.3% 78.7% $ 51,843,472 $ 191,817,028 $22.27 $12.55 - .0% 8.1% 1.620 0.906 21.4% 78.6% $ 52,165,481 $ 191,495,019 $22.40 $12.52 - . % 8.0% 1.630 0.904 21.5% 78.5% $ 52,487,490 $ 191,173,010 $22.54 $12.50 -2.8% 7.8% 1.640 0.903 21.7% 78.3% $ 52,809,499 $ 190,851,001 $22.68 $12.48 -2.2% 7.6% 1.650 0.901 21.8% 78.2% $ 53,131,508 $ 190,528,992 $22.82 $12.46 -1. % 7.4% 1.65 Factor Option 1.660 0.899 21.9% 78.1% $ 53,453,517 $ 190,206,983 $22.96 $12.44 -1.0% 7.2% 1.670 0.898 22.1% 77.9% $ 53,775,526 $ 189,884,974 $23.10 $12.42 -0. % 7.0% 1.680 0.896 22.2% 77.8% $ 54,097,536 $ 189,562,964 $23.23 $12.40 0.2% 6.9% 1.690 0.895 22.3% 77.7% $ 54,419,545 $ 189,240,955 $23.37 $12.38 0.8% 6.7% 1.700 0.893 22.5% 77.5% $ 54,741,554 $ 188,918,946 $23.51 $12.36 1.4% 6.5% 1.70 Factor Option 1.710 0.892 22.6% 77.4% $ 55,063,563 $ 188,596,937 $23.65 $12.33 2.0% 6.3% 1.720 0.890 22.7% 77.3% $ 55,385,572 $ 188,274,928 $23.79 $12.31 2.6% 6.1% 1.730 0.889 22.9% 77.1% $ 55,707,581 $ 187,952,919 $23.93 $12.29 3.2% 6.0% 1.740 0.887 23.0% 77.0% $ 56,029,590 $ 187,630,910 $24.06 $12.27 3.8% 5.8% 1.750 0.886 23.1% 76.9% $ 56,351,600 $ 187,308,900 $24.20 $12.25 4.3% 5.6% FY 24 MAX SHIFT Prior Yr:FY23> $25.72 $13.00 *Proposition 2.5 potential increment is calculated from the previous year's levy limit before adding excluded debt. 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FY24 MEDIAN Single Family>> $ 1,354,000 5 yr total: 38.0% (most recent 5 years,including FY 2024) 5 yr average: 7.6% FY24 Classification Packet_10.20.2023 Page 6 10/20/2023 M N O N -0 � r0 1 o co OM CY) o 0 o O CD N ( Lc) O O It CO O O O 0 N a O O C\ TM: O 6 6O 00 00 T- r CD ♦ ^ O � � r Q ♦ to � N o r N c-i F- ♦ Ama L (D O Ln O Ln \ \ \ o >' O � Lo o co O Ln o 0 0 0 > ca M 000 O � M w N Q N CO O M M N CN N C ® J a CD M O r > N c ♦ 0) N O Iq 0 co Ln 000 N '_�— Z ♦ O M N r � d� co O U) It CD 0- co ( o� � o cnm a) ca a ~ U) Ln M o m ce)N � ~ (n N ... 000 LL co(D 0 ccoo 0 00 N r ® C N >+ CL 00 m O Ln C'M LC5 �-a ON CL M M � �{} M O N C L O Q a L Q o 0 m Q QL LV a ° CD co u U (n OH Lo O \ 0 \ \ C � cC d. co � O ClO � 00 i-a L v O N 00 O N 00 O O O (6 N _ L j 0) O LCj C6 O C N (n N N N o M U o Q � •� m CN ♦ P ` L Q� O (Q �- V m N CD cl c X U° > > a) ° � m o (n cn o c Ln.LO o c co Ln � � oCo O O co rn Re 00 co L[) rn r N C N P N N 00 L!� co C x Q - L(� o - 00 Lo M co Ln Ln O J J 00 O) (M L!) 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RESIDENTIAL PARCELSii���,���u:���.�����,����� RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE •• Single Family Net of New Growth>>> Single Family Single Family Single Family (Does not include Resid Condos,Apts.,2-3 family,etc) FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 24 Assmt.@-$584/sf is Avg.across Single Family Dwellings $1„334„950 $1,493,613 $1,493,613 $1,493,613 $1,493,613 $1,493,613 $1,493,613 $1,493,613 Tax Burden Shift Factor 1„75 1:65 1.70 1.71 1.72 1.73 1.74 1.75 Tax Rate(per$1 K of Ass'd value) $1100 $12.46 $12.36 $12.33 $12.31 $12.29 $12.27 $12.25 Average Tax Bill(based on Avg.Ass'd Value) $17,354 $18,612 $18,455 $18,423 $18,392 $18,360 $18,329 $18,298 $Tax differential between FY23-FY24 Not applicable $1,258 $1,101 $1,069 $1,038 $1,006 $975 $944 %Tax differential between FY23-FY24 Not applicable 7.2% 6.3% 6.2% 6.0% 5.8% 5.6% 5.4% %value FY 23(w/growth)vs.FY 24(without growth) 10.9% • .. 1 110, .. Resid Misc Net of New Growth>>> Resid.Misc Resid.Misc Resid.Misc (Inclds Resid.Condos,Apart.Bldgs.,2-3 family,but NOT land,NOT Mixed Use) FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY24Assmt.@ 396/sf for Avg Property in Category $976„232 $1,111,096 $1,111,096 $1,111,096 $1,111,096 $1,111,096 $1,111,096 $1,111,096 Tax Burden Shift Factor 1„75 1.65 1.70 1.71 1.72 1.73 1.74 1.75 Tax Rate(per$1 K of Ass'd value) $1100 $12.46 $12.36 $12.33 $12.31 $12.29 $12.27 $12.25 Average Tax Bill(based on Avg.Ass'd Value) $12„691 $13,846 $13,729 $13,705 $13,682 $13,658 $13,635 $13,612 $Tax differential between FY23-FY24 Not applicable $1,155 $1,038 $1,014 $991 $967 $944 $921 %Tax differential between FY23-FY24 Not applicable 9.1% 8.2% 8.0% 7.8% 7.6% 7.4% 7.3% %value FY 23(w/growth)vs.FY 24(without growth) 9.4% COMMERCIAL PARCELS (i!!!,Iiirluoit"'),'ear) COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE • •I Large Office Net of New Growth>>> Lg.Office Lg.Office Lg.Office (Gen.Offices(incl.Prof Med/Law/etc.);all greater than 20,000 sqft GBA) FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 23 Assmt.@-$157/sf for Avg Property in Category $14„641„143 $14,322,619 $14,322,619 $14,322,619 $14,322,619 $14,322,619 $14,322,619 $14,322,619 Tax Burden Shift Factor 1„75 1.65 1.70 1.71 1.72 1.73 1.74 1.75 Tax Rate(per$1 K of Ass'd value) $25„72 $22.82 $23.51 $23.65 $23.79 $23.93 $24.06 $24.20 Average Tax Bill(based on Avg.Ass'd Value) $376„570 $326,837 $336,741 $338,722 $340,702 $342,683 $344,664 $346,645 $Tax differential between FY23-FY24 Not applicable -$49,733 -$39,829 -$37,848 -$35,868 -$33,887 -$31,906 -$29,925 %Tax differential between FY23-FY24 Not applicable -13.2% -10.6% -10.1% -9.5% -9.0% -8.5% -7.9% %value FY 23(w/growth)vs.FY 24(without growth) - .5% • = ••• Sm Wed Office Net of New Growth>>> Sm Wed Office Sm Wed Office Sm Wed Office (Gen.Offices(incl.Prof Med/Law/etc.);all smaller than 20,000 sqft GBA) FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 23 Assmt.@ 223/sf for Avg Property in Category $1,370„686 $1,379,371 $1,379,371 $1,379,371 $1,379,371 $1,379,371 $1,379,371 $1,379,371 Tax Burden Shift Factor 1„75 1.65 1.70 1.71 1.72 1.73 1.74 1.75 Tax Rate(per$1 K of Ass'd value) $25„72 $22.82 $23.51 $23.65 $23.79 $23.93 $24.06 $24.20 Average Tax Bill(based on Avg.Ass'd Value) $35„254 $31,477 $32,431 $32,621 $32,812 $33,003 $33,194 $33,384 $Tax differential between FY23-FY24 Not applicable -$3,777 -$2,823 -$2,633 -$2,442 -$2,251 -$2,060 -$1,870 %Tax differential between FY23-FY24 Not applicable -10.7% -8.0% -7.5% -6. % -6.4% -5.8% -5.3% %value FY 23(w/growth)vs.FY 24(without growth) 0.6% • A •... All Town Retail Net of New Growth»> All Town Retail All Town Retail All Town Retail (Retail,Restaurants,&Banks,but not Retail Condos) FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 24 Assmt.@--$281/sf for Avg Property in Category $1„890„731 $2,047,744 $2,047,744 $2,047,744 $2,047,744 $2,047,744 $2,047,744 $2,047,744 Tax Burden Shift Factor 1„75 1.65 1.70 1.71 1.72 1.73 1.74 1.75 Tax Rate(per$1 K of Ass'd value) $25„72 $22.82 $23.51 $23.65 $23.79 $23.93 $24.06 $24.20 Avg.Tax Bill(based on Avg.Ass'd Value) $48„630 $46,729 $48,145 $48,428 $48,711 $48,994 $49,278 $49,561 $Tax differential between FY23-FY24 Not applicable -$1,901 -$485 -$0 $82 $365 $648 $931 %Tax differential between FY23-FY24 Not applicable -3. % -1.0% -0.4% 0.2% 0.8% 1.3% 1.9% %value FY 23(w/growth)vs.FY 24(without growth) 5.4% • • • • IMEII ll Comm.Condo Net of New Growth>>> Comm.Condo Comm.Condo Comm.Condo (Office Condos and Retail Shop Condominiums are included here) FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 23 Assmt.@-$222/sf for Avg Property in Category $34 7„133 $347,145 $347,145 $347,145 $347,145 $347,145 $347,145 $347,145 Tax Burden Shift Factor 1„75 1.65 1.70 1.71 1.72 1.73 1.74 1.75 Tax Rate(per$1 K of Ass'd value) $25„72 $22.82 $23.51 $23.65 $23.79 $23.93 $24.06 $24.20 Average Tax Bill(based on Avg.Ass'd Value) $8„928 $7,922 $8,162 $8,210 $8,258 $8,306 $8,354 $8,402 $Tax differential between FY23-FY24 Not applicable -$1,007 -$766 -$718 -$670 622 -$574 -$526 %Tax differential between FY23-FY24 Not applicable -11.3% -8.6% -8.0% -7.5% -7.0% -6.4% -5.9% %value FY 23(w/growth)vs.FY 24(without growth)l 0.0% INDUSTRIAL PARCELS iilo-Ye aii,,) INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE :: • • :• • ■• -... Lab/Office Net of New Growth>>> Lab/Office Lab/Office Lab/Office (Bio or Chem Laboratory,or Medical Use is Primary) FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 24 Assmt.@ 543/sf for Avg Property in Category $39„948„904 $45,351,677 $45,351,677 $45,351,677 $45,351,677 $45,351,677 $45,351,677 $45,351,677 Tax Burden Shift Factor 1„75 1.65 1.70 1.71 1.72 1.73 1.74 1.75 Tax Rate(per$1 K of Ass'd value) $25„72 $22.82 $23.51 $23.65 $23.79 $23.93 $24.06 $24.20 Average Tax Bill(based on Avg.Ass'd Value) $1,027„486 $1,034,908 $1,066,269 $1,072,541 $1,078,813 $1,085,085 $1,091,357 $1,097,629 $Tax differential between FY23-FY24 Not applicable $7,422 $38,783 $45,055 $51,327 $57,599 $63,871 $70,144 %Tax differential between FY23-FY24 Not applicable 0.7% 3.8% 4.4% 5.0% 5.6% 6.2% 6.8% %value FY 23(w/growth)vs.FY 24(without growth) 5.7% FY24 Classification Packet 10.20.2023 Page 8 10/20/2023 Town of Lexington-Tax Classification Packet EXHIBIT E: TAX FACTORS AND TAX RATES = AMONG COMMUNITIES w/ COMPARABLE C/I/P VOLUME in MA, AND vs. CONTIGUOUS COMMUNITIES COMPARABLE "COMMERCIAL VALUE" COMMUNITIES FY2023 FY2022 FY2023 State Comm-Ind1-Pers RESIDENTIAL C-I-P RATE RESIDENTIAL C-I-P RATE Rank MUNICIPALITY ASS'D C-1-P RATE/K RATE/K SHIFT RATE/K RATE/K SHIFT 1 Boston $70,675,894,114 $10.88 $24.98 1.750 $10.74 $24.68 1.750 2 Cambridge $33,673,360,712 $5.92 $11.23 1.451 $5.86 $10.38 1.389 3 Waltham $5,973,268,276 $11.14 $22.88 1.749 $10.32 $21.95 1.749 4 Worcester $41235,046,198 $15.21 $33.33 1.725 $14.34 $31.26 1.749 5 1 Somerville $3,714,533,475 $10.18 $16.85 1.750 $10.34 $17.35 1.750 State Rank XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX xJUUUC XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX 21 Barnstable $2,388,980,127 $8.64 $7.85 1.000 $7.07 $6.43 1.000 22 Plymouth $2,196,277,676 $15.43 $15.43 1.000 $13.71 $13.71 1.000 23 Billerica $27135,857,653 $12.64 $28.78 1.750 $11.87 $26.45 1.75 24 Nantucket $27145,910,876 $3.74 $6.40 1.699 $3.21 $5.46 1.699 25 Lexington $2,099,699,600 $13.80 $27.18 1.750 $13.00 $25.72 1.750 26 Natick $1,975,126,798 $13.34 $13.34 1.000 $12.64 $12.64 1.000 27 Wellesley $1,859,998,900 $11.68 $11.68 1.000 $11.45 $11.45 1.000 28 Peabody $1,676,899,636 $10.10 $21.14 1.750 $9.52 $19.67 1.750 29 Andover $1,862,698,406 $14.60 $29.29 1.710 $13.66 $27.32 1.710 The EIGHT (8) CONTIGUOUS COMMUNITIES to LEXINGTON FY2023 FY2022 FY2023 State Comm-Ind1-Pers RESIDENTIAL C-I-P RATE RESIDENTIAL C-I-P RATE Rank MUNICIPALITY ASS'D C-1-P RATE RATE SHIFT RATE RATE SHIFT 3 Waltham $5,973,268,276 $11.14 $22.88 1.749 $10.32 $21.95 1.749 6 Burlington $3,213,460,170 $9.95 $26.64 1.632 $9.40 $26.15 1.668 10 Woburn $2,840,883,370 $9.34 $22.77 1.750 $8.70 $21.14 1.750 25 Lexington $2109%69%600 $13.80 $27.18 1.750 $13.00 $25.72 1.750 58 Bedford $1,090,733,426 $13.58 $29.93 1.750 $12.48 $28.16 1.750 79 Arlington $728,189,496 $11.42 $11.42 1.000 $11.21 $11.21 1.000 107 Belmont $499,505,919 $11.56 $11.56 1.000 $11.24 $11.24 1.000 133 Winchester $432,497,426 $12.51 $11.89 1.000 $11.80 $11.24 1.000 253 Lincoln $96,071,708 $14.93 $20.77 1.371 $13.92 $20.43 1.443 FY24 Classification Packet-10.20.2023 Page 9 10/20/2023 M N co � N ~ U M co: a a a a a � 0 C O � N H m O o W N N N Jto °' a a > W Cn IV C4 a to In rl- Q 00 W W Q W Q N. to gel Co gn P 0) (10 04 to M � �' a a W + _ c U a E: CL EO L J 0a a � N CL � F_ L. a ITS oo to cy) It) gn COKO 00 Q Q 04, In Off in CON to 04 at Re ch go III St to C014 gn L. 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The Select Board held a public hearing on Monday, October 16th. At this meeting, the Board reviewed the results of FY2023 water and wastewater operations; retained earnings histories; the FY2024 water and wastewater budgets as adopted at the 2023 annual town meeting(including downward adjustments just approved at the Fall 2023 S T M); estimated F Y2024 water and wastewater usage projections; and preliminary F Y2024 water and wastewater rates. Tonight's agenda item is for the purpose of setting FY2024 water and wastewater rates. The proposed rates are on slide 2 of the attached presentation and represent an combined increase $49.00 or 5.0% for the average Lexington household. These rates remain the same as advertised and presented at the public hearing on October 16, 2023. SUGGESTED MOTION: Move that the Board approve proposed FY2024 water and wastewater rates shown on page 2 of the attached rate presentation. FOLLOW-UP: New rates will be effective for the Fall 2023 billing period. DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA: 11/13/2023 7:15pm ATTACHMENTS: Description Type F) FY2024 Proposed Wate;rcancl Wastewater,Rates 1-kickLIP Material W O � � M � O '}' N 1713 �p LEXIP[GTON � � M � � Q IZA 01 Izi, 4 O ;01 1 �i��O S1�iYYi7DtIIUSM['� � �'d ^, r � VI � O N N c� c� v m w W N O O O t10 to k.0 z o o N � L N 3 N 00 Nco M CAui N Z � Z Z Z m o 0 0 0 cs o 0 o a) L C� Lo a o L ul L M 00 _ N U M a ko a a a 0 � N z r, L, c W m z z z m Q �+ C) 0 CD CD coo C� o o . 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Q m EN N O 3� W `1 O O O r L .— V N N O 0 0 '— O LL o 1> 0 0 0 0 0 ' I: C�E M (n 0 m > E E -1--& LU m U m Z J OC Q LL C1 C) cn 2t. Z m ly: > � o C EXINGTON '. AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Select Board Work Session- Review and Approve Tax Bill Insert - Senior Tax Deferral Program PRESENTER: ITEM NUMBER: Carolyn Ko sno ff, Assistant Town Manager for Finance I.3 SUMMARY: Category:Decision-Making Under MGL Ch. 60, § 3A(d), with the approval of the Select Board, the Collector may include non- p o litic al municipal informational material with the property tax bills so long as such inserts do not c aus e an increase in the postage required for mailing the tax bill. Attached please find a tax bill insert related to the tax deferral program, this insert will not increase the postage costs. SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to approve the tax bill insert as per the attached. FOLLOW-UP: Assistant Town Manager for F inanc e DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA: 11/13/2023 7:25pm ATTACHMENTS: Description Type III rm"i O O O O X O CD E O � C O O O Ca p C/)2 U) L O L to O � -- O }, -0 LLI a -0 CO C: 00 c •m � C� > M �O E CI CQ O O O � 0) � ca > s � U > CY O caCl) o o � •— � E cn C: C: CO > 0 O i + L 0 m � _ >' 00 O c L. -0 4-0 p a) X X E 0 � - Cts N 4,�T CD X - L N }' }' 4) 00 C L CD 00 O L. m 4- U) --j O C:L 0 m C: 00 Oftft 0 }' ti4-0 QL x Q. C: m clu •— O O O O - �mm O O — •— U X Co }, O O � O `— C� (n X �-+ L o �, � � O Ca � L O i ° ._ O Cn }, Q. 0 0 ■ O •— 4-a L = O M cn C C;) E E 0 U O 0 O cn O — % — O — cn • Q — � >> O _ ,— — +� � — — � C6 0) ° —cl) � o E E— a) 0 co E x >�O CO � O O C� O U ° C. N4 � � cnU O N + 07 - - cn U O 0 CL 5 w 0) 4-1 � : C: cn E -c - ° 4X U - O ) co C: J 0 -0 co }, •— 0- O U LL U J to U. 0 Q p — AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Select Board Work Session- Presentation: Lead and Copper Replacement Program Kickoff PRESENTER: ITEM NUMBER: Dave Pinsonneault, Director of Public Works I.4 SUMMARY: Category: Informing Attached please find the presentation from the Public Works Department on the Lead and Copper Program. Dave P ins o nneault will be presenting this to the Select Board. No action is required from the Select Board, this is information only to let the Select Board and the public know that the program will be starting up in the near future and what to expect. SUGGESTED MOTION: No vote is necessary. 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These businesses do not serve food. As the Board is aware, the Board has an existing liquor lic ens e p o lic y that requires any lic ens e e to have food service. The types of businesses that have indicated they may be interested include an art gallery, art studio instruction, theater and mic ro b rewery. Some important points in the attached draft: • That e s tab lis hments without food service will be considered on a case-by-case basis. • That e s tab lis hments without food service will need to be retail services, art or cultural venues or a lic ens ed brewery or winery. • The ap p lic ants will need to demonstrate how the alc o ho 1 lic ens e will enhance their business. • Non-food service e s tab lis hments will be limited to a beer and wine lic ens e (no all alc o ho 1 licenses). This is an initial discussion on whether the Select Board wishes to pursue changing the p o lic y and to what extent. In addition to the draft policy, attached is a copy of a version with some comments from Jill Hai. A clean copy of the draft policy is also attached. SUGGESTED MOTION: No motion necessary this is discussion only. FOLLOW-UP: DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA: 11/13/2023 7:50pm ATTACHMENTS: Description Type F) Draft Policy Reld,fire C'.over IVIlemo F) I.Xafil Policy Jill Hai cbrywyenAls Gwer Men-K) F) 1"I'aft policy (.1ean (.-A,)v e r VII e mo IIII[ BOARD REGULATION Alcoholic Beverage License Regulations Applicable to Restaurants -- Commented[JM1]:Title should be changed. Date Approved by BOS: Signature of Chair: 007 I. PURPOSE The B o and is duly authorized by statute to issue and to regulate alcoholic beverage licenses. These regulations set the standards by which the D1.),,;11 w will review requests by holders of Common Victualler licenses for All Alcohol and for Wine and Malt only licenses. It is the intent of the Board of that alcoholic beverage service in restaurants should be incidental to food service and that establishments whose primary purpose do( fll��'1, ��Ilu�.m��:����I� !(J�� ��� ����� ��°�����e�11fi I I V rl I r,r%1%1-%1;' . 1hx u. :msi„ .... III '. '.... l I V . II. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. The issuance of an All Alcohol or a Wine and Malt Beverage only license is an accommodation to a duly licensed Common Victualler who serves food to the public in a restaurant, 91111 4,,U, ic( (o����,:ie r,('tail ��°����.m�go Q o1: .11 11c,ef11 ae'd['l'°„WiI ry()i viii 1e1,I). I A-m__A I;11 1,12h It f 10*.-I CrIch 11 Ll"C,'rX C,1,%n I I"i--.+ C,C,I I n"'t r n*N*N f,n"+I I 2 C,C,C,I I,I-% '� An alcoholic beverage license shall not be granted to establishments that have their primary business derived from fast-food service,as defined in the Zoning Bylaw. . �Restaurants must have a minimum seating capacity of 18 to be granted an alcoholic beverage license. 4 Unless the ..c...l...is Board 04 ,le„+ e-elects to reduce such hours as a condition of a license,the hours for serving alcoholic beverages shall not exceed the following: 11:00 a.m.to 12:00 midnight seven days a week. Restaurants may serve alcoholic beverages past 12:00 midnight on New Year's Eve until 1:00 a.m.on January 1, subject to a written request to and the prior approval in writing from the Town Manager. In determining whether to approve such request,the Town Manager shall take into consideration any objections or complaints concerning restaurant operations that may have been received by the Town or the Town police. � The hours during which sales of alcoholic beverages may be made in a restaurant are further limited to the times when the dining room is open and food service is available. No alcoholic beverages shall be sold or served in a restaurant before it is open and food service is available,nor after the restaurant has been closed or food service has ended. Food service is defined as the service of any food, including appetizers,desserts and snacks. ry� yy �� 9 m�....m - 1 1I �i�s�,lI�' i l .. � .:., s s i ry'� Iw tl�,��,�u�(I l.,,.�i ���m,�.� III���'�',, W'��o�, u�r""'� � ' � ... ., ������,��� IIII�I.:° ������I��'�����°���� �,���i� ������� i.i:.�� '� E .II ail tl '' 4 .� (311,11( SA,'I ,,.. iiu :.o ll ...:[vo,di[ilg�hg Qj. al i:.., it :... slu 11: &7 Automatic amusement devices in compliance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140,§ 177A may be kept in licensed premises,provided that each such device is properly licensed by the Town of Lexington as an automatic amusement device,and is installed on the premises so as to kept in open view at all times while in operation,and shall at all times be available for inspection. No device designed or intended for gambling,gaming or betting for money or property shall be permitted in a licensed premise,nor shall any other automatic amusement device be permitted to be used for such purpose. The term"automatic amusement device"shall mean any mechanism whereby,upon the deposit therein of a coin or token,any apparatus is released or set in motion or put in a position where it may be set in motion for the purpose of playing any game involving,in whole or in part,the skill of the player,including but not limited to such devices commonly known as pinball machines and video or electronic games. alcoholic beverages must be bought,served and drunk on the premises. No person shall be allowed to take or consume alcoholic beverages on the sidewalks of any licensed establishment or on the public sidewalks,unless an application to extend the licensed premises has been approved by the S l��..m(''(, Board of I Wall)11/111"Cll,,Ige Such extension must meet guidelines for extension of premises to patio and outdoor areas established by the ABCC. ®'" No license shall be sold transferred or surrendered without the prior approval of the� � e(l,,' Board .0 All alcoholic beverage licenses are conditioned on the compliance with all applicable state and local laws,including but not limited to M.G.L.Chapters 138 and 140,the state building code,the ABCC Regulations and Lexington's bylaws and regulations. .11 . No corp organized anized under the laws of the Commonwealth or any other state or foreign country,shall be issued a license to sell in any manner any alcoholic beverages unless such corporation shall have first appointed,by vote of its Board of Directors or other similar board, as manager or other principal representative,a citizen of the United States,and shall have vested in him by properly authorized and executed written delegation full authority and control of the premises described in the license of such corporation and of the conduct of all business therein relative to alcoholic beverages nor unless such manager or representative is,with respect to his character,satisfactory to the licensing authorities. 111'" Such mana er or re resentative shall be present in the licensed premises and shall be available to the licensing authorities at all times during which alcoholic beverages are being sold pursuant to the license of such corporation,unless some other person,similarly qualified, authorized and satisfactory to the licensing authorities,and whose authority to act in place of such manager or principal representative shall first have been certified to the licensing authorities as set forth in paragraph I4,is present in the premises --- Commented[7M2]:Will need to be changed. and acting in the place of such manager or principal representative. -4 47�111.1 All manag ers listed on the license must provide the Board with proof of successful completion of an accredited alcoholic beverage server training program(such as Training for Intervention Procedures by Servers(TIPS)). All other employees must complete similar in-house training within 30 days of hire. ®1. "I No alcoholic beverag e license shall be granted unless toilet facilities are generally available to the patrons of the restaurant. -4767�IIL The alcoholic beverag e license must be prominently displayed and available for public viewing inside the premises. ® The manager or representative is responsible for the order and decorum kept in the premises and in the immediate surrounding exterior area and must cooperate with Town Officials. The property is subject to inspection by appropriate Town Officials. .111."�. If the licensed establishment is closed for more than 7 consecutive days or 10 days in a calendar year without prior approval,it shall be considered abandonment of the alcoholic beverage license and is cause for the suspension or revocation of the license. III["(��5",, Alcoholic licenses issued shall be conditioned on strict compliance with these regulations,and any failure to comply may be cause for refusing to grant or renew a license or for suspending,canceling, or revoking a license already granted,at the discretion of the S..clk-m.:....Board of a-n* ® after consideration of all relevant circumstances. III.THE APPLICATION 24-.19 Alcoholic beverage licenses are issued for one year only,subject to annual review and renewal by the Board. No action shall be taken by the"� l�ll,��(,,(�:Board -n* ®-on an application until the information requested on the application form is complete and all license fees are paid. IIII All applicants must submit to the S(Iec l: Board with the application a floor plan of the building on which is clearly marked and designated the location of proposed service bars and the dining rooms,function rooms,restrooms,or other rooms in which approval of the 1 (°,Board for the sale of alcoholic beverages is requested. Sales and service of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in any areas or locations not expressly approved by the S led....Board ®n* � ,and no change in such area or location may be made without prior approval of the� �;��� � Board af ele ffi 273-.Z 1111): ,,,,,,,Every pp e application for an alcoholic beverage license made by a corporation shall state the full names and home addresses of the president,treasurer,clerk and secretary,directors and manager or other principal representative of the corporation. The application shall be signed by a corporate officer duly authorized by a vote of the corporation's board of directors or other similar board. A copy of such vote certified by the clerk or secretary of the corporation,together with a copy of the certificate of its organization,shall be submitted with the application. A copy of the vote appointing the corporation's manager or other principal representative shall also be submitted with the application. All applications for licenses shall be made ® pp upon blanks furnished by the licensing authorities i u)r Hi t cg!Zlii (tic 11, 1,111ss d 11LISC, s Alcoli �l'i,c B( erag (lotiljiiul C oli'milissioll shall be fully answered in detail and shall be typewritten or legibly written in ink. Applications written in pencil,in whole or in part,will not be accepted. Statements and information provided in all applications shall be made under the pains and penalties of perjury and any false statement contained in any application shall be cause for refusing to grant or renew the alcoholic beverage license or for suspending,canceling or revoking an alcoholic beverage license already granted. The annual license fee is due at the time of applying for or renewing an alcoholic beverage license. Annual fees are as follows: �(a)All Alcohol-$3,500,and; (b)Wine and Malt Only-$2,500. ,- Commented[JM3]:The Board may want to review fees at the same time. ; For a new license or change of license a $100 administrative fee is due at the time of application. ®1';7 If an applicant is denied a license a new application shall not be received for 12 months unless a 'III, ��� ....Board e1ee 11TV. member,who previously voted against the application,moves to allow resubmission and such motion prevails ,- Commented[JM4]:Does this continue to be relevant?If an applicant was denied due to the physical structure and then made renovations,would they need to wait a year before they could re- apply? IV.BACKGROUND The Town of Lexington,by a vote of its citizens,had earlier established alcoholic beverage licenses for restaurants with a minimum seating capacity of 99. In 2002,the Lexington Center Committee began to discuss ways to attract more businesses to the commercial district. They found that surrounding communities such as Arlington and Waltham had revitalized their commercial areas by attracting smaller chef-owned restaurants. The ability to sell alcohol made these restaurants economically viable. Town Meeting passed a home rule petition seeping to eliminate the 99-seat minimum seating capacity. That petition was approved by the Legislature and then overwhelmingly approved by the citizens on March 2,2004 by a vote of 7022 to 1224. V. REFERENCES Adopted by the Board of Selectmen June 13, 1967. Amended rules adopted May 24, 1971 Amended rules adopted May 10, 1977 Amended rules adopted December 18, 1978 Vote of citizens of 3/2/04(no minimum seating required) Amended rules adopted by the Board of Selectmen on September 13,2004. Amended rules adopted February 15,2005. Amended rules adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 15,2010. MGL Chapter 138 Illllt'- IIIII °I REGULATION Alcoholic Beverage License Regulations Applicable to Restaurants Date Approved by BOS: Signature of Chair: �r ,-%J-11(i lllllAZ I A 1 k il1ottt.. I. PURPOSE d is duly authorized by statute to issue and to regulate alcoholic beverage licenses. These regulations set the standards by which the Select Boar(Iffiffi will review requests by holders of Common Victualler licenses for All Alcohol and for Wine and Malt only licenses. It is the intent of the Se 1 il1 , Boy ir(]that alcoholic beverage service in restaurants should be incidental to food service and that establishments primary p i1�clWi� f�°���.whose rlmar purpose does�Ilu��� + II. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. The issuance of an All Alcohol or a Wine and Malt Beverage only license is an accommodation to a duly licensed Common Victualler who serves food to the public in a restaurant- l 1.1 el li sle' t�1"( ��'(11��r :� '��"li 01 1 1 �111111 ,.lu( (�li 1 ?1°°N C S 1 1 . Commented[JH1].I struggled to make the tenses line up here, .... °,� .. ... but I think this is what we are trying to say. it does mean we are likely to get applications from other retail or service businesses who want to serve wine(like salons). m �J;n+i,n11�a^Tin '� An alcoholic beverage license shall not be granted to establishments that have their primary business derived from fast-food service,as defined in the Zoning Bylaw. . Restaurants must have a minimum seating capacity of 18 to be granted an alcoholic beverage license. Commented[JH2]:do we have a minimums for other types of establishments? paint okay?) Prnt class for 12 oka ( p y) 4 Unless theB r.a L kARrjtr a1�r, �Lr S.(1'1.�:(1 .c)1,1t,o,, elects to reduce such hours as a condition of a license,the hours for serving alcoholic beverages shall not exceed the following: 11:00 a.m.to 12:00 midnight seven days a week. Restaurants may serve alcoholic beverages past 12:00 midnight on New Year's Eve until 1:00 a.m.on January 1, subject to a written request to and the prior approval in writing from the Town Manager. In determining whether to approve such request,the Town Manager shall take into consideration any objections or complaints concerning restaurant operations that may have been received by the Town or the Town police. � The hours during which sales of alcoholic beverages may be made in a restaurant are further limited to the times when the dining room is open and food service is available. No alcoholic beverages shall be sold or served in a restaurant before it is open and food service is available,nor after the restaurant has been closed or food service has ended. Food service is defined as the service of any food, including appetizers,desserts and snacks. commented[7H3]:you could see a scenario where you could „ „„ , drink at Pinot's later than at a restaurant,because the kitchen closed ���" m i��l. m "'1. IIII �:..1 i. w....f f i c at 8 or 9. Do we need to consider that? u� ����������.���i ��� ��l� 1��l��i�.. ���,mom,���������,���� � �i���',�;1� �� .���i.���, �i awl.�''m �.�. .. ... .. (111,11( S(,,AC, ,.. iiu :.o ll ...:[vo,di[it g�h ��j. �l i:.., it :... slu 111 u U m �iii: 1111:.. � m w :m �... ..� ['lute Ill all '11 oll o l i:.c l ce l iulse &7 Automatic amusement devices in compliance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140,§ 177A may be kept in licensed premises,provided that each such device is properly licensed by the Town of Lexington as an automatic amusement device,and is installed on the premises so as to kept in open view at all times while in operation,and shall at all times be available for inspection. No device designed or intended for gambling,gaming or betting for money or property shall be permitted in a licensed premise,nor shall any other automatic amusement device be permitted to be used for such purpose. The term"automatic amusement device"shall mean any mechanism whereby,upon the deposit therein of a coin or token,any apparatus is released or set in motion or put in a position where it may be set in motion for the purpose of playing any game involving,in whole or in part,the skill of the player,including but not limited to such devices commonly known as pinball machines and video or electronic games. alcoholic beverages must be bought,served and drunk on the premises. No person shall be allowed to take or consume alcoholic beverages on the sidewalks of any licensed establishment or on the public sidewalks,unless an application to extend the licensed premises has been approved by the 0a- i' ��m� �� �111 g l. Such extension must meet guidelines for extension of premises to patio and outdoor areas established by the ABCC. 91""",,,, No license shall be sold transferred or surrendered without the prior approval of the 01"���� ��.;���..�...�.�.�:,',,�.�.w�...�......: .�....�.�... ......... .O,,,,, All alcoholic bevera e licenses are conditioned on the compliance with all applicable state and local laws,including but not limited to M.G.L.Chapters 138 and 140,the state building code,the ABCC Regulations and Lexington's bylaws and regulations. ®11 . No corp organized anized under the laws of the Commonwealth or any other state or foreign country,shall be issued a license to sell in any manner any alcoholic beverages unless such corporation shall have first appointed,by vote of its Board of Directors or other similar board, as manager or other principal representative,a citizen of the United States,and shall have vested in him by properly authorized and executed written delegation full authority and control of the premises described in the license of such corporation and of the conduct of all business therein relative to alcoholic beverages nor unless such manager or representative is,with respect to his character,satisfactory to the licensing authorities. 111'" Such mana er or re resentative shall be present in the licensed premises and shall be available to the licensing authorities at all times during which alcoholic beverages are being sold pursuant to the license of such corporation,unless some other person,similarly qualified, authorized and satisfactory to the licensing authorities,and whose authority to act in place of such manager or principal representative shall first have been certified to the licensing authorities as set forth in paragraph I4,is present in the premises --- Commented[7M4]:Will need to be changed. and acting in the place of such manager or principal representative. -4 47�111.1 All manag ers listed on the license must provide the Board with proof of successful completion of an accredited alcoholic beverage server training program(such as Training for Intervention Procedures by Servers(TIPS)). All other employees must complete similar in-house training within 30 days of hire. ®1. "I No alcoholic beverag e license shall be granted unless toilet facilities are generally available to the patrons of the ��IIL The alcoholic bevera e license must be g prominently displayed and available for public viewing inside the premises. ® The manager or representative is responsible for the order and decorum kept in the premises and in the immediate surrounding exterior area and must cooperate with Town Officials. The property is subject to inspection by appropriate Town Officials. .111."�. If the licensed establishment is closed for more than 7 consecutive days or 10 days in a calendar year without prior approval,it shall be considered abandonment of the alcoholic beverage license and is cause for the suspension or revocation of the license. .III["(15",, Alcoholic licenses issued shall be conditioned on strict compliance with these regulations,and any failure to comply may be cause for refusing to grant or renew a license or for suspending,canceling, or revoking a license already granted,at the discretion of the * rr.=, 130,1A1°d after consideration of all relevant circumstances. III.THE APPLICATION 24-.19 Alcoholic beverage licenses are issued for one year only,subject to annual review and renewal by the Board. No action shall be taken b the 1 3(-) ri' on an application until the information requested on the application form is complete and all license fees are paid. All applicants must submit to the 13(--at d with the application a floor plan of the building on which is clearly marked and designated the location of proposed service bars and the dining rooms,function rooms,restrooms,or other rooms in which approval of the 11 1:0: d for the sale of alcoholic beverages is requested. Sales and service of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in any areas or locations not expressly approved by the _n,� kjx kj ®^* fi.,and no change in such area or location III umay be made without prior approval of the 6ry ,'.0 �,.,;illii��'h.W.m�..,�. :' Z ,,,,,,,,Every pp e application for an alcoholic beverage license made by a corporation shall state the full names and home addresses of the president,treasurer,clerk and secretary,directors and manager or other principal representative of the corporation. The application shall be signed by a corporate officer duly authorized by a vote of the corporation's board of directors or other similar board. A copy of such vote certified by the clerk or secretary of the corporation,together with a copy of the certificate of its organization,shall be submitted with the application. A copy of the vote appointing the corporation's manager or other principal representative shall also be submitted with the application. ® All applications for licenses shall be made � upon blanks furnished by the licensing authorities o t-o i i c,1;t o l l I Q1 lhcg g... shall be fully answered in detail and shall be typewritten or legibly written in ink. Applications written in pencil,in whole or in part,will not be accepted. 2,1����m Statements and information provided in all applications shall be made under the pains and penalties of perjury and any false statement contained in any application shall be cause for refusing to grant or renew the alcoholic beverage license or for suspending,canceling or revoking an alcoholic beverage license already granted. ®:'; The annual license fee is due at the time of applying for or renewing an alcoholic beverage license. Annual fees are as follows: �(a)All Alcohol-$3,500,and; (b)Wine and Malt Only-$2,500. ,- Commented[JM5]:The Board may want to review fees at the same time. ®`';" For a new license or change of license a ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... g $100 administrative fee is due at the time of application. 2-8 2 7. If an applicant is denied a license a new application shall not be received for 12 months unless a ��� effi1� e lc B(,Mi� member,who previously voted against the application,moves to allow Commented[JM6]:Does this continue to be relevant?If an resubmission and such motion prevails applicant was denied due to the physical structure and then made renovations,would they need to wait a year before they could re- apply? IV.BACKGROUND The Town of Lexington,by a vote of its citizens,had earlier established alcoholic beverage licenses for restaurants with a minimum seating capacity of 99. In 2002,the Lexington Center Committee began to discuss ways to attract more businesses to the commercial district. They found that surrounding communities such as Arlington and Waltham had revitalized their commercial areas by attracting smaller chef-owned restaurants. The ability to sell alcohol made these restaurants economically viable. Town Meeting passed a home rule petition seeping to eliminate the 99-seat minimum seating capacity. That petition was approved by the Legislature and then overwhelmingly approved by the citizens on March 2,2004 by a vote of 7022 to 1224. V. REFERENCES p Y T .. :°. June 13, 1967. Ado ted b the „n,� ,, v.' �� ��l.: .�...l........ ........ Amended rules adopted May 24, 1971 Amended rules adopted May 10, 1977 Amended rules adopted December 18, 1978 Vote of citizens of 3/2/04(no minimum seating required) Amended rules adopted by the'3^���^� ': on September 13,2004. Amended rules adopted February 15,2005. p y n.i on March 15,2010. Amended rules adopted b the--,,,�,� ��a„¢ ��,� �........����.......... ..��:..��.........�:�. MGL Chapter 138 SELECT BOARD REGULATION Alcoholic Beverage License Regulations Applicable to Restaurants Date Approved by BOS: Signature of Chair: (insert date) p4e ;Data I. PURPOSE The Select Board is duly authorized by statute to issue and to regulate alcoholic beverage licenses. These regulations set the standards by which the Select Board will review requests by holders of Common Victualler licenses for All Alcohol and for Wine and Malt only licenses. It is the intent of the Select Board that alcoholic beverage service in restaurants should be incidental to food service and that establishments whose primary purpose does not include food service will be considered on a case-by-case basis. II. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. The issuance of an All Alcohol or a Wine and Malt Beverage only license is an accommodation to a duly licensed Common Victualler who serves food to the public in a restaurant, is an adjunct to other retail services, art or cultural venue or is a licensed brewery or winery. 2. An alcoholic beverage license shall not be granted to establishments that have their primary business derived from fast-food service, as defined in the Zoning Bylaw. 3. Restaurants must have a minimum seating capacity of 18 to be granted an alcoholic beverage license. 4. Unless the Select Board elects to reduce such hours as a condition of a license, the hours for serving alcoholic beverages shall not exceed the following: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight seven days a week. Restaurants may serve alcoholic beverages past 12:00 midnight on New Year's Eve until 1:00 a.m. on January 1, subject to a written request to and the prior approval in writing from the Town Manager. In determining whether to approve such request, the Town Manager shall take into consideration any objections or complaints concerning restaurant operations that may have been received by the Town or the Town police. 5. The hours during which sales of alcoholic beverages may be made in a restaurant are further limited to the times when the dining room is open and food service is available. No alcoholic beverages shall be sold or served in a restaurant before it is open and food service is available, nor after the restaurant has been closed or food service has ended. Food service is defined as the service of any food, including appetizers, desserts and snacks. 6. Non-restaurant licensees that do not have food service shall demonstrate how the alcohol license enhances their business and shall meet all other requirements of this policy with the exception of food service. Breweries and wineries will comply with all other state laws and regulations regarding the operation of such businesses. Non-restaurant operations shall not be granted an all alcoholic license. 7. Automatic amusement devices in compliance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, § 177A may be kept in licensed premises,provided that each such device is properly licensed by the Town of Lexington as an automatic amusement device, and is installed on the premises so as to kept in open view at all times while in operation, and shall at all times be available for inspection. No device designed or intended for gambling, gaming or betting for money or property shall be permitted in a licensed premise, nor shall any other automatic amusement device be permitted to be used for such purpose. The term "automatic amusement device" shall mean any mechanism whereby, upon the deposit therein of a coin or token, any apparatus is released or set in motion or put in a position where it may be set in motion for the purpose of playing any game involving, in whole or in part, the skill of the player, including but not limited to such devices commonly known as pinball machines and video or electronic games. 8. All alcoholic beverages must be bought, served and drunk on the premises. No person shall be allowed to take or consume alcoholic beverages on the sidewalks of any licensed establishment or on the public sidewalks, unless an application to extend the licensed premises has been approved by the Select Board or Town Manager. Such extension must meet guidelines for extension of premises to patio and outdoor areas established by the ABCC. 9. No license shall be sold, transferred or surrendered without the prior approval of the Select Board. 10. All alcoholic beverage licenses are conditioned on the compliance with all applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to M.G.L. Chapters 138 and 140, the state building code, the ABCC Regulations and Lexington's bylaws and regulations. 11. No corporation, organized under the laws of the Commonwealth or any other state or foreign country, shall be issued a license to sell in any manner any alcoholic beverages unless such corporation shall have first appointed, by vote of its Board of Directors or other similar board, as manager or other principal representative, a citizen of the United States, and shall have vested in him by properly authorized and executed written delegation full authority and control of the premises described in the license of such corporation and of the conduct of all business therein relative to alcoholic beverages nor unless such manager or representative is, with respect to his character, satisfactory to the licensing authorities. 12. Such manager or representative shall be present in the licensed premises and shall be available to the licensing authorities at all times during which alcoholic beverages are being sold pursuant to the license of such corporation, unless some other person, similarly qualified, authorized and satisfactory to the licensing authorities, and whose authority to act in place of such manager or principal representative shall first have been certified to the licensing authorities as set forth in paragraph 14, is present in the premises and acting in the place of such manager or principal representative. 13. All managers listed on the license must provide the Board with proof of successful completion of an accredited alcoholic beverage server training program (such as Training for Intervention Procedures by Servers (TIPS)). All other employees must complete similar in-house training within 30 days of hire. 14. No alcoholic beverage license shall be granted unless toilet facilities are generally available to the patrons of the restaurant. 15. The alcoholic beverage license must be prominently displayed and available for public viewing inside the premises. 16. The manager or representative is responsible for the order and decorum kept in the premises and in the immediate surrounding exterior area and must cooperate with Town Officials. The property is subject to inspection by appropriate Town Officials. 17. If the licensed establishment is closed for more than 7 consecutive days or 10 days in a calendar year without prior approval, it shall be considered abandonment of the alcoholic beverage license and is cause for the suspension or revocation of the license. 18. Alcoholic licenses issued shall be conditioned on strict compliance with these regulations, and any failure to comply may be cause for refusing to grant or renew a license or for suspending, canceling, or revoking a license already granted, at the discretion of the Select Board after consideration of all relevant circumstances. III. THE APPLICATION 19. Alcoholic beverage licenses are issued for one year only, subject to annual review and renewal by the Board. 20. No action shall be taken by the Select Board on an application until the information requested on the application form is complete and all license fees are paid. 21. All applicants must submit to the Select Board with the application a floor plan of the building on which is clearly marked and designated the location of proposed service bars and the dining rooms, function rooms, restrooms, or other rooms in which approval of the Select Board for the sale of alcoholic beverages is requested. Sales and service of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in any areas or locations not expressly approved by the Select Board, and no change in such area or location may be made without prior approval of the Select Board. 22. Every application for an alcoholic beverage license made by a corporation shall state the full names and home addresses of the president, treasurer, clerk and secretary, directors and manager or other principal representative of the corporation. The application shall be signed by a corporate officer duly authorized by a vote of the corporation's board of directors or other similar board. A copy of such vote certified by the clerk or secretary of the corporation, together with a copy of the certificate of its organization, shall be submitted with the application. A copy of the vote appointing the corporation's manager or other principal representative shall also be submitted with the application. 23. All applications for licenses shall be made upon blanks furnished by the licensing authorities or on electronic forms available through the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC), shall be fully answered in detail and shall be typewritten or legibly written in ink. Applications written in pencil, in whole or in part, will not be accepted. 24. Statements and information provided in all applications shall be made under the pains and penalties of perjury and any false statement contained in any application shall be cause for refusing to grant or renew the alcoholic beverage license or for suspending, canceling or revoking an alcoholic beverage license already granted. 25. The annual license fee is due at the time of applying for or renewing an alcoholic beverage license. Annual fees are as follows: (a) All Alcohol - $3,500, and; (b) Wine and Malt Only- $2,5 00. 26. For a new license or change of license, a $100 administrative fee is due at the time of application. 27. If an applicant is denied a license, a new application shall not be received for 12 months unless a Select Board member, who previously voted against the application, moves to allow resubmission and such motion prevails. IV. BACKGROUND The Town of Lexington, by a vote of its citizens, had earlier established alcoholic beverage licenses for restaurants with a minimum seating capacity of 99. In 2002, the Lexington Center Committee began to discuss ways to attract more businesses to the commercial district. They found that surrounding communities such as Arlington and Waltham had revitalized their commercial areas by attracting smaller chef-owned restaurants. The ability to sell alcohol made these restaurants economically viable. Town Meeting passed a home rule petition seeking to eliminate the 99-seat minimum seating capacity. That petition was approved by the Legislature and then overwhelmingly approved by the citizens on March 2, 2004 by a vote of 7022 to 1224. V. REFERENCES Adopted by the Board of Selectmen June 13, 1967. Amended rules adopted May 24, 1971 Amended rules adopted May 10, 1977 Amended rules adopted December 18, 1978 Vote of citizens of 3/2/04 (no minimum seating required) Amended rules adopted by the Board of Selectmen on September 13, 2004. Amended rules adopted February 15, 2005. Amended rules adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 15, 2010. MGL Chapter 138 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Establish 2024 Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town Election Dates PRESENTER: ITEM NUMBER: Kelly Axtell, Deputy Town Manager; Mary De Alderete, Town Clerk I.6 SUMMARY: Category:Decision-Making To establish dates for the 2024 Annual Town Election and 2024 Annual Town Meeting. The suggested date are: • T hurs day, December 7 , 2023 at 1 p m:due date for Citizens Petition and separate draft motions for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant(this was changed to 12/14/203 at the meeting) • Tuesday, March 5, 2024:Annual Town Election • Monday, March 18, 2024: Opening Session of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting. The draft warrant will be available for Select Board review for the meeting on January 8, 2024. The final warrant will need to be voted and signed by the S elect Board on January 22, 2024. SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to open the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for submission of Citizen Petitions through T hurs d ay, December 14, 2023 at 1:00p m. Move to establish Tuesday, March 5, 2024 as the date for the 2024 Annual Town Election. Move to establish Monday, March 18, 2024 as the date for the opening session of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting. FOLLOW-UP: Select Board Office/Town Clerk DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA: 11/13/2023 8:05pm ATTACHMENTS: Description Type F) Memo to SB I ection.Planning Backup Material � Town o Lexi l n ton tt' ;gym y,A ff�j Y' U"H lynl J L 1111" Mary de Alderete Phone: 781-698-4558 mdealdereteglexin tonma.gov fax: 781-861-2754 MEMO: Select Board FROM: Mary de Alderete, Town Clerk DATE: October 18, 2023 RE: 2024 Election Planning 2024 Election Dates and Information Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Annual Town Election (requested) Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election Tuesday, September 3, 2024 State Primary Election (date is tentative) Tuesday,November 5, 2024 Presidential Election Various Early Voting in Person for Elections Above (to be held at Cary Memorial Building) I hereby request that the Select Board vote to move the Annual Town Election for 2024 to Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in order to combine it with the Presidential Primary for better coordination and facilitation. Offices for the Annual Town Election include 1 seat for Select Board, 1 seat for Moderator, 2 seats for School Committee, 2 seats for Planning Board, 1 seat for Housing Authority, as well the usual Town Meeting Member seats - depending upon Precinct. I anticipate one full week of in-person early voting for this combined town/state election, as well as the September Primary, and am planning two weeks of in-person voting for the Presidential election, in accordance with the VOTES Act. Thank you for your consideration of this request. 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE-,LEXINGTON,MASSACHUSETTS 02420