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SELECT BOARD MEETING
November 13, 2024
A meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 6:00p.m. on Wednesday, November 13,
2024, via a hybrid meeting platform. Mr. Lucente, Chair; Mr. Pato, Ms. Barry, Ms. Hai, and Mr. Sandeen,
were present, as well as Mr. Bartha, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell, Deputy Town Manager; and Ms.
Katzenback, Executive Clerk.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Special Town Meeting 2024-1
Select Board Article Discussion and Positions
Regarding Article 7, Mr. Sandeen remained a wait. It was noted that Ms. Kreiger may be withdrawing her
amendment, now that the associated language has been included in the main Article. Mr. Sandeen stated
that if Ms. Kreiger pulls her amendment, he will become a yes.
Regarding Article 8, Mr. Lucente remained a wait. Ms. Barry confirmed that she is a no on this Article.
Regarding Article 9, Mr. Lucente stated that the wording regarding the “planned crematory” concerned
some Board members. The Board was comfortable doing a study of this item but was less comfortable
with a study that has in it a disposition of what that study would be. The proponents explained that the
language was submitted because the Town originally designed Westview Cemetary with an intent to
eventually add on a crematory. Mr. Lucente stated that a study is needed to determine if it is the right
time to include a crematory and the appropriate location for it. The existing language limits the study in
some ways.
Mr. Pato stated that he does not believe this motion as a resolution constrains the Board in moving
forward but does give the opportunity to hear from Town Meeting about the sensitivity to the time lapse,
and to the change in demographics and need in the community. He continues to support this.
Ms. Hai suggested that the Board could propose a study committee and ask Town Meeting simply to IP
this Article. Me. Lucente agreed that this could be taken up on a future agenda and the proponents could
then make a decision on their Article. The proponents agreed to consider this or consider amending the
Article language.
DOCUMENTS: Select Board Working Document - Positions STM 2024-1, Art7revisedmotion
ADJOURN
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 5-0 to adjourn at
6:23pm.
A true record; Attest:
Kristan Patenaude
Recording Secretary