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Town of Lexington
Special Town Meeting 2017-3
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss.
To any of the Constables of the Town of Lexington Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,you are hereby directed to notify the inhabitants of the
Town of Lexington qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs to meet in the Margery Milne Battin
Hall in Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, in said Town on Monday, October 16, 2017 at
7:35 p.m., at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by
the Town Meeting Members in accordance with Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929, as amended, and subject to
the referendum provided for by Section eight of said Chapter, as amended.
ARTICLE 1 REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES
To receive the reports of any Board or Town Officer or of any Committee of the Town, or act in any other
manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectman)
ARTICLE 2 AMEND ZONING BYLAW—45, 55, 65 Hayden Avenue (Owner Petition)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map and Bylaw of the Town to create the Planned
Development District PD-2,based on the information provided in the applicant's Preliminary Site
Development and Use Plan ("PSDUP") for Lots 20B and 21A of Assessor's Map 17, addressed as 45, 55, 65
Hayden Avenue (the "Site"), or to act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by Thomas Ragno, authorized signatory of CRP/King Hayden Owner, LLC)
DESCRIPTION: The Article requests rezoning and approval of a Preliminary Site Development and Use Plan
for the 45, 55 and 65 Hayden Avenue property identified in the Article. The General location of the property
is identified on a plan entitled"Planned Development District PD-2 Plan" dated August 23, 2017,prepared by
Highpoint Engineering, Inc., Project Number 17007,which plan is shown in Exhibit-1,with the metes and
bounds description shown on Exhibit -2.
ARTICLE 3 AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS -
RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA
To see if the Town will amend the general bylaws to prohibit Recreational Marijuana Establishments in town;
or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: The operation of any marijuana establishment, as defined in G.L. c. 94G, § 1, including,
without limitation, a marijuana cultivator, marijuana testing facility, marijuana product manufacturer,
marijuana retailer or any other type of licensed marijuana-related business, within the Town of Lexington
shall be prohibited. This prohibition shall not apply to the sale, distribution or cultivation of marijuana
for medical purposes licensed under Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012.
ARTICLE 4 AMEND ZONING BYLAW—
RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA MORATORIUM
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws by adding a new Section 135-3.1.7, "Marijuana
Establishment Temporary Moratorium," or take any other action in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: Should Article 3 not be approved by Town Meeting,this Article would be presented in order
to implement a moratorium on recreational marijuana facilities in Lexington while the Planning Board
determines the most appropriate location for this type of facility. By adopting a moratorium,the Town will
also have time to review the scope and application of the amended legislation and forthcoming regulations.
ARTICLE 5 AMEND FY2018 OPERATING AND ENTERPRISE FUNDS
To see if the Town will vote to make supplementary appropriations,to be used in conjunction with money
appropriated under Articles 4 and 5 of the warrant for the 2017 Annual Town Meeting,to be used during the
current fiscal year, or make any other adjustments to the current fiscal year budgets and appropriations that
may be necessary; to determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy,transfer from available
funds, or any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: This article allows for adjustments to the current fiscal year(FY2018) appropriations, as
approved at the 2017 Annual Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 6 ESTABLISH AND APPROPRIATE TO AND FROM
SPECIFIED STABILIZATION FUNDS
To see if the Town will vote to create, amend, rename and/or appropriate sums of money to and from
Stabilization Funds in accordance with Section 5B of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws for the
purposes of: (a) Section 135 Zoning By-Law, (b) Traffic Mitigation, (c) Transportation Demand
Management/Public Transportation, (d) Special Education, (e) Center Improvement District, (f) Debt Service,
(g)Transportation Management Overlay District, (h) Capital, and(i) Payment in Lieu of Parking, and
determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy,by transfer from available funds, or by any
combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: This article proposes to establish and/or fund Stabilization Funds for specific purposes and
to appropriate funds therefrom. Money in those funds may be invested and the interest may then become a
part of the particular fund. These funds may later be appropriated for the specific designated purpose,by a
two-thirds vote of an Annual or Special Town Meeting, for any lawful purpose.
ARTICLE 7 AMEND REVOLVING FUND AUTHORIZATION
To see if the Town will vote to make supplementary authorizations of revolving funds,to be used in
conjunction with money authorized under Article 9 of the warrant for the 2017 Annual Town Meeting,to be
used during the current fiscal year, or make any other adjustments to the current fiscal year authorizations that
may be necessary; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: This article allows for adjustments to current fiscal year(FY2018) revolving fund
authorizations, as approved at the 2017 Annual Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 8 APPROPRIATE DESIGN FUNDS FOR VISITORS CENTER
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for design, engineering and architectural
services for the Visitors Center, including production of design development and construction documents;
determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy,by transfer from available funds,by
borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectman)
FUNDS REQUESTED: unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: The Visitors Center was built over 50 years ago for the Battle of Lexington Bicentennial. It
is the information gateway for tourists, residents,newcomers, and corporations considering locating in
Lexington. Prior Town Meetings approved funds to develop a design for an updated Visitors Center. The
additional funds will conclude the design work at the Visitor's Center and produce construction documents.
Funds for construction are anticipated to be requested at Annual Town Meeting in Spring 2018.
ARTICLE 9 APPROPRIATE FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION EQUIPMENT
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for recycling and solid waste collection
equipment; determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy,by transfer from available funds,
by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: The funds will allow the Town to explore equipment options for its Recycling and Solid
Waste Collection program. The current contract expires on June 30, 2018, and the Town is reviewing
proposals to replace it.
ARTICLE 10 AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS-DISTRIBUTION OF
TOWN ELECTION/TOWN MEETING WARRANT
To see if the Town will vote to amend Sections 118-1 and 118-2 of Chapter 118 (Town Meetings) of the Code
of the Town of Lexington to provide for a change in the distribution of Warrants for Elections and Town
Meetings and all required notices and materials, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: This article proposes to amend the Town Bylaws to authorize the Board of Selectman and
the Town Clerk to alter the means of distributing the warrant to all households.
ARTICLE 11 APPROPRIATE FOR LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
SECURITY SYSTEM DESIGN
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for design, engineering and architectural services,
including production of construction documents for the Lexington High School security system, and
determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy,by transfer from available funds,by
borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: This article allows for enhancements to the current security system at the Lexington High
School.
ARTICLE 12 APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT PROJECTS
To see if the Town will vote to act on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the FY2018
Community Preservation budget and,pursuant to the recommendations of the Community Preservation
Committee,to appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund, including to supplement the appropriation
for Busa Property affordable housing previously authorized by Article 8(g) in the 2014 Annual Town
Meeting, or to reserve amounts in the Community Preservation Fund for future appropriations; for the debt
service on previously authorized financing; for administrative expenses of the Community Preservation
Committee for FY2018; for the acquisition, creation, and preservation and, if acquired with Community
Preservation Act funds,the rehabilitation or restoration of open space; for the acquisition, creation,
preservation, and rehabilitation and restoration of recreational land; for the acquisition,preservation,
rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources; and for the acquisition, creation,preservation and support
and, if acquired with Community Preservation Act funds,the restoration or rehabilitation of community
housing; including, in all cases, rehabilitation or restoration that constitutes capital improvements or
extraordinary repairs to make assets functional for their intended use; and to determine whether the money
shall be provided by the tax levy, or from estimated Community Preservation Act surcharges and the
estimated State match and supplement for the upcoming fiscal year,by available funds in the Community
Preservation Fund,by transfer from other available funds, including enterprise funds,by borrowing, or by any
combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED:
a) Affordable Housing: $725,000
b) Open Space: TBD
DESCRIPTION: This Article requests that Community Preservation funds and other funds, as necessary,be
appropriated for the projects recommended by the Community Preservation Committee,the debt service on
previously authorized projects, and for administrative costs. This article further would authorize
supplementary funding for the Busa Property (Lowell St) affordable housing project and for the potential
purchase of a parcel for open space.
ARTICLE 13 APPROPRIATE FOR AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
To see if the Town will vote to make supplementary appropriations to be used in conjunction with money
appropriated in prior years for the installation or construction of water mains, sewers and sewerage systems,
drains, streets,buildings,recreational facilities or other capital improvements and equipment that have
heretofore been authorized; determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy,by transfer from
the balances in other Articles,by transfer from available funds, including enterprise funds and the Community
Preservation Fund,by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in
relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: This is an Article that requests funds to supplement existing appropriations for certain
capital projects in light of revised cost estimates.
And you are directed to serve this warrant not less than fourteen days at least before the time of said meeting,
as provided in the Bylaws of the Town.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant,with your doings thereon,to the Town Clerk, on or before
the time of said meeting.
Given under our hands this 18th day of September 2017.
Suzanne E. Barry, Chairman Selectmen
Peter C.J. Kelley
Joseph N. Pato of
Michelle L. Ciccolo
Douglas M. Lucente Lexington
A true copy,Attest:
Michael R. Barry
Constable of Lexington