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Home My WebLink About2023-present Town Records Book 29 1 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting The 2023-1 Special Town Meeting, held in the Margery Milne Battin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, and via means of remote participation was called to order at 7.35 p.m. by the Moderator, Deborah Brown. A quorum in excess of 100 members was present (166). Town Clerk, Mary de Alderete, read the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting-1 until waived. The Town Clerk read the Constable's Return of Service. 7.36 p.m. The Moderator gave a warm welcome to all Members. She also welcomed the new Director of Communications, Jonas Miller, and stated that he would assist with any requests from non- Meeting members to speak at the Meeting. She then gave a brief overview of how to use the tablet and explained Zoom procedures and protocols to those participating remotely The Moderator stated that the Meeting would be held via hybrid means and then called attention to the voting portal and noted that Members would be asked to approve use of the voting system which would be recording votes on a tablet. Joe Pato, Select Board Chair, moved that the Town Meeting Members approve the use of the electronic technology during the Meetings. The Moderator noted that she would treat this as a voice vote, and asked if there were any objections to using the tablets. As there were none, the motion carries unanimously 7 46 p.m. Dawn McKenna, Pet. 6, raised a point of order, and noted that she would like to understand who was in attendance but some names were showing not present, but she had seen them in the Hall. The Moderator explained how to correct on the this in order to set the location to indicate if they were in person or at another location. 7.47 p.m. The Moderator opened to Portal to take attendance and noted that a quorum (166) had been reached. She then gave a brief overview of parliamentary procedure for throughout the meeting. 7.48 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 1 ARTICLE 1 REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES c. Reports of the Appropriation Committee MOTION Mr Parker moves that the reports of the Appropriation Committee be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously d. Reports of the Capital Expenditures Committee MOTION Mr. Lamb moves that the reports of the Capital Expenditures Committee be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously e. Reports of the School Building Committee MOTION Ms. Cuthbertson moves that the report of the School building Committee be received and placed on file.As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously 7:53 p.m. Jim Malloy Town Manager gave a brief update on the High School project as well as the School Building Committee. 7:57 p.m. The Moderator asked Mr Pato for a Motion to take up Article 12. Mr. Pato moved to take up Article 12. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously 7:57 p.m. The Moderator opened the meeting on Article 12, and noted that there had been one small clerical correction to the original Motion. Ed Grant, Precinct 6, noted that although he would provide the Motion for the Article, he would not be voting it as he had worked with the petitioner to bring it forward. 2 JVovember 7 2023 Special Town Meeting #1 continued ARTICLE 12 AMEND ZONING BYLAW—2013-2027 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE (OWNER PETITION) Petition for Rezoning Amendments to Planned Development District CD-15 for 2013-2027 Massachusetts Avenue (The Inn at Hastings Park) Motion: Mr. Grant moves that the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington. be amended as follows, and further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of the Bylaw be permitted to comply with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Lexington: 1) Amend the Preliminary Site Development and Use Plan for the Planned Commercial District at 2013-2027 Massachusetts Avenue dated April 20, 2012 ("PSDUP") by removing the name of Dana Home of Lexington, Inc. as a petitioner and changing the name of petitioner AB Holdings, LLC to 'Trisha Perez Kennealy/AB Holdings, LLC" 2) Replace all PSDUP references to Assessor's Map 49 Parcel 2 (2027 Massachusetts Avenue) and Assessor's Map 57 Parcel 12 (2013 Massachusetts Avenue) with Assessor's Map 49, Lot 2A (2013-2027 Massachusetts Avenue). 3) Replace all PSDUP references to the 2011 Zoning Bylaw with references to the current Zoning Bylaw as follows, where struck through text is to be removed and underlined text is to be added. LA(l)Administration a) All references to the Zoning Bylaw herein refer to the Lexington Zoning Bylaw as may be amended, in effect us of the completion of the 2011 Arm's-at TD\ ^s egg. b) Where the PSDUP is silent with respect to any requirement of the 2011 Lexington Zoning Bylaw applicable to this Planned Development District, the Bylaw requirement shall apply Where the PSDUP and Bylaw conflict or are inconsistent with respect to any requirement applicable to the Planned Development District,the PSDUP shall supersede any such requirement of the Bylaw l.A(2) Permitted Uses e) Living facilities for seniors set forth in Zoning Bylaw Section 135-23 6.6. LA(4) Standards & Requirements for Landscaping, Transition & Screening requirem-nts for CD Districts. For the P' ! • - • :d..:, .= . :: : The nrovisions of Section 5.3 Landscaping,Transition, and Screening,of the Zonina Bylaw do not apply to the PDD except where noted below: a) The objectives found in l35---52A 5.3.1 apply b) The requirements of 135 53.B. and C 5.3.3,pertaining to the Landscaping Planapply c) The provisions of Section 135-35.3.11, Maintenance, and 135-59-5.3.12, Landscaping to be completed prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy apply d) The provisions of Section 135 60 5.3.13, Screening of other uses within the lots,apply 2 3 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting it1 continued I.A(5) Standards & Requirements for Off-Street Parking & Loading The Off Street Parking and Load'•_ provisions of ^Afli rI Section 5 1 Off-Street Parking and Loading, of the Zoning Bylaw do not apply to the PDD, except where noted below- a) Section 135-62A. Objective;,5 1.1.Purpose, applies. b) The provisions of 135 63 5.1.3,parking and loading plan requirements.apply c) The provisions of Section 135-65-5.1.9, Location of off-street parking and loading bays, and Section 135-66-5.1.10, Driveways, apply d) Sections 135-67D. 5.1.11 (5) and 1%-5.1.12, pertaining to screening of parking areas, apply except that the height of the screening shall be six feet at the time of planting. e) The following provisions, pertaining to Design Standards,contained in Sections 135- 68B., C., E., O., and 11. 5 1 13 1 5 1 13.2. 5 1 13 4 5 1 13.5. 5 1 13.6, and 5 1 13 7 apply 0 The Special Permit Section of 135-:' '. ..•o !. . . 5 1 14 Special Permit•applies. g) For purposes of this PDD the loading area shall not be subject to the provisions of 135- 68B 5.1.13.4, markings. 1.A.(6) Standards & Requirements for Traffic The provisions of Article XII Section 5.5. Traffic, of the Zoning Bylaw do not apply to the PDD I.A(7) Standards & Requirements for Signs, Lighting, and Wireless Communication Facilities. The provisions of Sections Article XIII 135-5.2, Signs, and Article XIV. 135-5.4, Outdoor Lighting, and Aiele-XV-135-6.4, Wireless Communication Facilities,of the Zoning Bylaw apply to the PDD 4) Amend the name of the district defined by the PSDUP from Planned Commercial District-15 (CD-15)to Planned Development District-7 (PD-7). 5) Amend the Zoning Map to amend the name o f the district defined by the PSDUP from Planned Commercial District-15 (CD-15) to Planned Development District-7 (PD-7)for Assessor's Map 49, Map 2A. 6) Amend PSDUP Section LA.I.e as follows, where struck through text is to be removed, and underlined text is to be added: Any sale or transfer of rights and interest in the Property shall include a condition that successors and assigns are bound to the terms and conditions of this PDD and of any Special Permit with-or Site Plan Review : : , - ; :. ' • granted by the Board of Appeals or Planning Board for this zoning district. 7) Amend the first paragraph of PSDUP Section I.A.2 as follows, wherestrucktext is to be removed, and underlined text is to be added: All uses listed below shall be subject to a Special Permit Site Plan Review as described in §115-42B7.3.2.6. and shall be consistent with and not exceed the development intensity or its equivalent with respect to dimensional controls and standards for the proposed structures and site 3 4 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting #1 continued plan approved in this PDD Uses other than those set forth in this section of Permitted Uses are not permitted. 8) Replace the schedule of dimensional controls in Section I.A.3 with the following: Section 1-A3 The Schedule of Dimensional Controls Dimensional Regulations I Standards I LOT REGULATIONS I Minimum Lot Area I 15,500 SF Minimum Lot Frontage I 125 f I SETBACK REGULATIONS Minimum Front Yard 25 FT Minimum Side Yard 10 FT Minimum Rear Yard 15 FT BULK REGULATIONS (for the zone as wholes) Maximum Gross Floor Area 20.250 SF Maximum Floor Area Ratio I 0.295 I Maximum Percentage of Site Coverage 16% II Maximum Impervious Service Ration 0.45 HEIGHT REGULATIONS Maximum Height in Stories I 4 Maximum Height in Feet 45 Fl ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDS (for the zone as a whole*) Maximum number of Guest Rooms I 22 :_ '. • ..: , ' _ 34 Maximum Seating Capacity of Restaurant 128 9) Amend the table in Section I.A.5(i) as follows where Gtruck through text is to be removed, and underlined text is to be added: *No more than one on-site parking space shall be used by employees. 1 Standard s Parking Regulations 1 per Required Number of On-Site Parking Spaces guest for lnn* room 4 5 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting#1 continued for Restaurant* 4-per--6 Required Number of On-Site Parking Sriaces for Restaurant* 1 per 12 seats Required Number of On-Site Loading Areas for Inn and Restaurant 1 7:58 p.m. Tricia Perez Kennealy, owner of the Inn at Hastings Park, gave a presentation on the Article. ARTICLE 1 REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES f. Reports of the Planning Board MOTION Mr. Schanbacher moves that the reports of the Planning Board be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously 8:03 p.m. Michael Schanbacher, Vice-Chair of the Planning Board, noted that at the October 25, 2023 Planning Board public hearing, the Planning Board voted unanimously for recommendation of the Article. 8:04 p.m. Joe Pato, Chair of the Select Board, stated that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. The Moderator opened the floor for discussion and debate. 8:05 p.m. Chris Dunham, 2006 Massachusetts Ave, stated opposition to the Article due to the uptick in parking which could lead to noisy and large events. 8:06 p.m. John Rossi, Pct. 1 noted that he had the pleasure of dining at the Inn, and asked questions regarding the number and proximity of handicapped parking spots after the revision. Ms. Perez Kennealy said that there were two spots and noted where they were located. She also stated that they were available to anyone who might need them. 8:08 p.m. Jay Luker, Precinct 1, stated that he supported the Article and believed that the business knew how much parking it would need. 8.08 p.m. Bridger McGaw, Pct. 6, said that he had been in numerous conversations about preserving and nurturing small businesses, and was excited to see the Planning Board and Select Board's support for the Article. 8:09 p.m. In summation, Ms. Perez Kennealy offered thanks to the Town for their consideration of the Article. 8.11 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on Article 12 and noted that it required a 2/3 vote to pass. During voting, Lisa Schmidt. Rhodes and Shireen Ahmed, both of Precinct 9, noted that they would have to vote by voice vote. iVoice vote from: Ms. Schmidt Rhodes 9 votes yes, Ms. Ahmed votes yes. 5 1 6 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting#1 continued Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared that: ARTICLE 12—AMEND ZONING BY-LAW—2013 -2027 MASSACHUSETTS AVE Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 161 5 5 MOTION CARRIES WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS (Approved by the Attorney General's Office February 16, 2024,posted February 22, 2024) 8 15 p.m. The Moderator opened the meeting on Article 2. ARTICLE 2 APPROPRIATE FOR PRIOR YEARS' UNPAID BILLS MOTION Mr. Pato moves that the Town be authorized to pay $402,987 to Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School for the final installment payment of the fiscal year 2023 annual assessment, and that to meet this appropriation, $402,987 be raised in the tax levy 8.16 p.m. Joe Pato, Select Board Chair, stated that the Select Board was unanimously in support of the Article. 8.16 p.m. Glenn Parker, Member of the Appropriation Committee, stated that the Appropriation Committee unanimously recommended approval of the Article. 8 17 p.m. Anthony Galaitsis, Pct. 5, raise a point of order but retracted it after a monitor's view was fixed. 8.17 p.m. As there were no questions, the Moderator opened voting on Article 2. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: ARTICLE 2 APPROPRIATE FOR PRIOR YEARS' UNPAID BILLS Adopted by a vote of: Voice vote from. Ms. Schmidt Rhodes 9 votes yes, Ms. Ahmed votes yes Yes No Abstain 170 0 1 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 8:20 p.m. The Moderator opened the meeting on Article 3 ARTICLE 3 ESTABLISH, AMEND,DISSOLVE AND APPROPRIATE TO AND FROM SPECIFIED STABILIZATION FUNDS MOTION Ms. Barry moves that -J a) That$2,699,381 be appropriated into the Capital Stabilization Fund, and that to meet this appropriation $2,699,381 be raised in the tax levy 8.21 p.m. Suzanne Barry, Select Board Member, noted that the Select Board was unanimously in supported passage of the Article. 6 7 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting#1, continued Charles Lamb, Chair of the Capital Expenditures Committee, stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously recommended approval of the Article. As a note he stated that the Committee appreciated the Town Manager and Select Board's aggressive saving into the Capital Stabilization Fund over the past decade and Town Meeting's support. Sanjay Padaki, Vice-Chair of the Appropriation Committee, stated that the Appropriation i Committee was unanimously in support of approval of the Article. 8.23 p.m. As there was no questions, the moderator opened the Article for voting. Ms. Rhodes and Ms. Ahmed were presented with new tablets so they could vote via the system. Avram Baskin, Pct. 2, noted his tablet was having an issue. He therefore voted by voice vote - yes. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: ARTICLE 3 ESTABLISH,AMEND, DISSOLVE AND APPROPRIATE TO AND FROM SPECIFIED STABILIZATION FUNDS Adopted by a vote of: Yes No I Abstain 170 0 I 2 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 8.26 p.m. The Moderator opened the meeting on Article 4 ARTICLE 4 AMEND FY2024 OPERATING,ENTERPRISE AND CPA BUDGETS MOTION Mr. Pato moves that (a) That the following adjustment be made to the following line items for the FY2024 Operating budget as approved under Article 4 of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting: Line Item Program From To 2600 Facilities (for building maintenance) $13,975,403 I $14,060,403 (b) That the following adjustment be made to the following line item for the FY2024 budget to operate the Water Division of the Department of Public Works as approved under Article 5(a) of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting: Program From To Debt Service $2,393,902 $2,375,660 MWRAWaterAssessment $9,342,814 $8,832,742 (c) That the following adjustment be made to the following line item for the FY2024 budget to operate the Wastewater Division of the Department of Public Works as approved under Article 5(b) of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting: Program From To Debt Service $1,492,248 $1,406,381 � MWRA Wastewater Assessment I $9,349,530 I $8,861,891 7 8 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting 41 continued Joe Pato, Select Board Chair, noted that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. John Bartenstein, Member of the Appropriation Committee, stated that the Appropriation Committee, unanimously recommended approval of the Article. 1 8.28 p.m. As there were no questions, the Moderator opened voting on the Article Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: ARTICLE 4 AMEND FY2024 OPERATING,ENTERPRISE AND CPA BUDGETS Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 166 I 0 1 � MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 8.30 p.m. The Moderator opened the meeting on Article 5 ARTICLE 5 APPROPRIATE FOR AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS MOTION Mr. Sandcen moves that this article be indefinitely postponed. (10/06/2023) Mark Sandeen, Member of the Select Board noted that the Select Board unanimously approved indefinite postponement of the Article. Charles Lamb, Chair of the Capital Expenditure Committee, stated that the Capital Expenditure Committee unanimously recommended indefinite postponement of the Article. .YJ Glenn Parker, Chair of the Appropriation Committee, stated that the Appropriation Committee unanimously supported indefinite postponement of the Article. 8.31 p.m. As there were no questions, the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: ARTICLE 5 APPROPRIATE FOR AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain 164 1 2 MOTION CARRIES 8:33 p.m. The Moderator opened the meeting on Article 6. ARTICLE 6 APPROPRIATE OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS MOTION Mr. Pato moves that the Town appropriate $187,927 15 for the purpose of supplementing and strengthening resources available to Lexington communities and families for substance use disorder prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager and with input from local stakeholders including people with lived experience of the opioid epidemic; and that to meet this appropriation, $187,927 15 be appropriated from state funds allocated by the Commonwealth to the Town of Lexington from Statewide Opioid Settlements between the Massachusetts Attorney General and certain non-bankrupt opioid industry manufacturers and distributors. 8 9 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting#1 continued 8.33 p.m. Joanne Belanger. Board of Health Director. presented information on the Article. 8.37 p.m. Joe Pato. Chair of the Select Board, stated that the Select Board unanimously supported passage oldie Article. John Bartenstein, Member of the Appropriation Committee stated that the Appropriation unanimously supported adoption of the Article. 8 38 p.m. As there were no questions, the Moderator opened voting on the Article. ARTICLE 6 APPROPRIATE OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS Adopted by a vote of: Yes I No I Abstain j 169 I 0 I 3 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 8.40 p.m. The Moderator opened the meeting on Article 7 ARTICLE 7 APPROPRIATE HOUSING RESALE AND RENTAL MONITORING FEES MOTION Ms. Hai moves that this article be indefinitely postponed. Jill Hai, Member of the Select Board noted that the Select Board unanimously in support of indefinite postponement of the Article. Eric Michelson, Chair of the Capital Expenditure Committee, stated that the Capital Expenditure Committee unanimously recommended indefinite postponement of the Article. 8:41 p.m. As there were no questions, the Moderator opened voting on the Article. ARTICLE 7 APPROPRIATE HOUSING RESALE AND RENTAL MONITORING FEES Adopted by a vote of: Yes I No I Abstain 165 I 1 I 2 MOTION CARRIES 8:43 p.m. Lin. Jensen. Pct 8, voted as a yes after the system had recorded the votes, therefore the total was updated to reflect this in the totals, ARTICLE 7 APPROPRIATE HOUSING RESALE AND RENTAL MONITORING FEES Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain 166 1 2 MOTION CARRIES 9 10 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting#1 continued 8:45 p.m. The Moderator gave a quick overview of what to expect the next evening and asked for a Motion to Adjourn. Joe Pato. Select Board Chair, Motioned to Adjourn the Annual Town Meeting to 7.30 p.m. on -, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, such meeting to be held at the Margery Milne Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and as a hybrid meeting with some members participating remotely The Moderator declared that Motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the Meeting adjourned. November 8. 2023 Adjourned Session of the 2023 Soecial Town Meeting #1 Moderator Deborah Brown called the second session of 2023 Special Town Meeting #1 to order at 7 32 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the Margery Milne Battin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, and as a hybrid meeting with some members participating remotely a quorum in excess of 100 members was present (158). The Moderator welcomed Salvador Jaramillo and his class cohort attending the Meeting. The Moderator explained seating and parliamentary procedure for the evening. She mentioned that the plan was to exclusively use the web portal for all voting. The Moderator asked for members to check their location information and to log their attendance. The Moderator gave notice of quorum and stated that she would leave the Portal open while more Members came into the Hall. 7.36 p.m. The Moderator stated that there would be an observance of two memorials Dr Julian Jakob Bussgang, passed away on September 16th at the age of 98. He was born on March 26, 1925 to the Stefania and Joseph Bussgang in Lwow, Poland (now Lviv, Ukraine). On September 1 1939 a year after Julian s bar mitzvah, the German army invaded Poland. On September 18'h Julian, his parents and sister Janine fled Poland, making a crucial decision that likely saved their lives - to travel south to Romania, rather than east towards Russia, thus avoiding capture of the Soviet army and almost certain death in Siberia. In Romania Julian enrolled again in school, first in a French boy's school but by 1940 there were enough Polish immigrants in Romania to open a separate Polish school, and he transferred there. His parents became increasingly concerned for their safety in Romania and tried to gain visas to somewhere safer. Julian's father still had four bars of gold that he had smuggled into Romania, so he was able to convince the British Mandate of Palestine that he was a capitalist, not a refugee, thus gaining a capitalist visas. On March 20, 1940, the family left Romania for Haifa, arriving March 25th the day before Julian s 15th birthday After finishing high school in Tel Aviv, Julian joined the Polish 2nd Corps which had become a part of the British Army He first trained with an armored unit in Egypt, and years later, whenever criticized his driving, he joked, "I first learned to drive a tank" He saw combat in Italy as a member of the light anti- aircraft artillery and participated in the Polish Army attack on Monte Cassino and later fought in the battles of Ancona and Bologna. When the war ended, he was sent to northern Italy to help the British soldiers sort the liberated concentration camp survivors. This experience revealed the horrors that his family had narrowly avoided by leaving Poland and Romania. Julian remained briefly in Italy to attend the Polytechnic of Turin, and then transferred to the Polish Resettlement Corps in England, resuming his studies at the University of London, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Telecommunications. In 1949, he came to the United States and enrolled at MIT and establish a new 10 11 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting#1, continued life. He received Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from MIT in 1951, publishing his thesis, later known as The Bussgang Theorem, as a report for M1T's Research Laboratory of Electronics. The Bussgang Theorem became a popular tool for stochastic analysis and signal processing, with important applications in radar, sound, and digital communications. He went on to earn his PhD in Applied Physics from Harvard in 1955 and went to work at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and then at RCA's Aerospace Division. He then founded Signatron, Inc., an electronics communication company in Lexington that went on to make significant impacts in the field of applied physics, electronics, and communications. Ile was a consultant to Grumman Aircraft, contributing to the Apollo 11 lunar module project for man's first trip to the moon, and served as a consultant in the creation of Raytheon's Patriot missile defense system. He held six patents and a top-secret security clearance, and also lectured in the graduate electrical engineering program at Northeastern University and taught a graduate course in signal processing at Harvard. In 1984 Signatron was acquired by a defense electronics firm and Julian retired in 1987 In honor of his professional contributions, he was named a Life Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), and received their Distinguished Service Award. After retirement from Signatron, Julian and his beloved wife, Fay, began a second career together- a decades long mission to support and memorialize the history of Polish Jewry These efforts included living in Warsaw and Krakow after the Call of the Berlin Wall, volunteering with the nonprofit International Executive Service Corps, and helping to privatize Polish industry Julian and Fay also translated two volumes of wartime accounts of child survivors still living in Poland. In honor of his army service and leadership in supporting Polish Jewish relations after the war, Julian was awarded the Knight s Cross of the Order of Merit of Poland in 2011 One could speculate that these efforts were fueled in part by a survivors burden, which Julian described _ in his memoir. "Many members of my family our friends and acquaintances, my school friends. many of the people I knew and loved were killed by the Nazis. I've been one of the lucky ones, l survived, but' he added, "the Holocaust still affected me. Lurking in the depth of my soul there's a gnawing sorrow and haunting memories" Julian first met Fay Vogel, who had a doctorate in education, through a mutual friend. They married in 1960 and raise three children in Lexington , Jeffrey Jessica and Julie. Lexington was their home for over 40 years before Fay and Julian moved to a retirement community in Dedham fourteen years ago. Here in Lexington, Julian was very actively engaged in civic life and served in Town Meeting for close to twenty years. He was Chair of the Cable Communication Committee and served on a number of other committees, including the Environmental Subcommittee of the Hanscom Area Towns Committee, tasked with assessing the environmental impacts of the Mass Port Hanscom Field airport activities and their expansion proposals. Those who were lucky enough to know Julian and serve with him remember him fondly as soft spoken, analytical, whip smart with a droll sense of humor His son Jeffrey describes how, despite his extraordinary professional accomplishments, his father was remarkably ordinary at home - loving playful silly - and that despite all that he had endured in his childhood, somehow he retained an extraordinary optimism and positivity The Moderator extended deepest sympathy to Julian's wife Fay his children Jeffrey, Jessica and Julie, and their spouses, Thomas, Rich, and Linda, as well as his eight grandchildren and beloved nephew William A. Ridgley, Sr. passed away on April 17.2023 at the age of 87 Bill, as he was known, was born in Cambridge, on Easter Sunday, April 12, 1936, to Marguerite Eleanor Ridgley and Frederick Ridgley Bill was the seventh child in a family that grew to 11 children. 11 1 12 November 7 1013 Special Town Meeting #1 continued From a very young age, Bill exhibited a strong sense of responsibility and a keen desire to help others. He led by example as a boy scout, as a traffic crossing guard, and this quality of leading by example became a theme throughout his life. In January 1958, during the Vietnam War, he enlisted in the United States Army were he saw combat in the 25th infantry in Laos. In 1961, he transitioned to the Azuty Corps Reserves, where he received the Good Conduct Medal and was honorably discharged in 1963 In 1961 Bill joined the Cambridge Fire Department. Bill went on to earn his associate degree in Fire Sciences from Massachusetts Bay Community College in 1976, graduating with honors. As he rose through the ranks of the Cambridge Fire Department, Bill continued to lead by example, teaching the next generation of firefighters, both as an Instructor at the Massachusetts Fire Academy, and as supervising instructor for the Junior Fire Brigade Program in the City of Cambridge. In 1977 he was a finalist for the position of Fire Chief in Lexington. Bill's hard work and perseverance paid off when he was promoted to Captain in 1982, becoming one of the first African American fire captains in Cambridge. He would hold this rank up until his retirement in 1995, having served with great distinction for more than 33 years. In 1964, Bill married Beverly Fuller, and they had two children, Michelle and William, Jr ("Billy). The family moved to Lexington in 1968, and here he quickly immersed himself in the community Here, too he came to lead by example, to help build for his own family a more inclusive and equitable community His daughter, Michelle, remembers bringing home a book from the elementary school library that many would consider racist and inappropriate—an incident which inspired her father to join the School PTA and then to run for Town Meeting, becoming the first black citizen elected to the body He served 2 three-year terms from 1977 to 1983 as a proud representative of Precinct 3 In this role, he passionately addressed injustice and inequality For example, challenging the police chief on the disproportionate number of traffic stops for people of color in Town. With equal passion and enthusiasm, he displayed his love for and deep pride of the community—proudly participating in the Patriot's Day Parade and emerging as a champion in Town Meeting for the establishment of Lexpress. Michelle has vivid memories of the night that Town Meeting voted to approve the start of Lexpress service Even as a child the importance and excitement of that night was not lost on her, and the lesson of what a determined group of people could do to improve the Town they loved. There were other lessons from that time as well There were racists messages on the home answering machine with veiled, or not so veiled threats, meant to discourage her father from seeking re-election, but it didn't stop him. Fie and other residents formed the Concerned Black Citizens of Lexington, the precursor to today's ABCL, the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington, and Bill served as the organization's first president. Many years later, in 2021 the ABCL honored Bill by including him among the inaugural group of portrait banners depicting prominent African Americans who had made significant impacts on the Lexington community the Commonwealth, or the nation. The Moderator noted that she wished she had known Bill, but his time as a Town Meeting member ended before she had moved to Lexington. She offered her thanks to his daughter, Michelle, for sharing with her so many details of his life with her. She stated that Michelle had described a man who could both deeply love this community and shine a n unflinching light on its shortcomings, all in the name of creating a more just, equitable and fair community for all. Michelle had also said that he wasn't afraid of raising a little "heck", if raising a little heck was what the moment called for. He was fiercely protective of his family He worked hard to ensure that his children were provided for actively fought for them to grown up in an inclusive community On a personal level, she described a man who was deeply dedicated to his family and exceptionally generous with those that he loved and cared for, taking great pleasure in giving to others. Every Valentine's Day he had arrived on her doorstep with a dozen roses in hand and made it clear that he didn't care if anyone else had given her flowers. He was famous for his chocolate chip cookies which he would regularly bake and deliver to friends and family He also adored his only grandchild, Alicia, the light and delight of his life. 12 13 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting#1 continued At her father's memorial service, Michelle challenged those in attendance to follow the example of her father and in doing so to honor his legacy In her words, "I ask that you practice gratitude, celebrate, and show appreciation for one another. Give others their flowers while they are here to receive them. Let them know that you see them, let them know that they are loved, respected, honored and cherished." The Moderator noted that this was a wonderful reminder to all. The Moderator extended deepest sympathy Bill's children Michelle Billy, and to his former wife Beverly The Moderator noted that they were all present in the Hall that evening, including his granddaughter Alicia. Words of sympathy were also offered to his surviving siblings Frederick , Joan, and Maxine. A Moment of Silence was observed for Julian and Bill. 7:50 p.m. The Moderator asked for a Motion to take up Article 9 Mr. Pato made a motion to take up Article 9 As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously 7:51 p.m. The Moderator noted that the version of the Motion contained a small clerical correction to the motion originally posted on October 21, 2023 ARTICLE 9 AUTHORIZE HOME RULE PETITION FOR SPECIAL LEGISLATION —ESTABLISHING THE ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICES USING RANKED CHOICE VOTING(CITIZENS' PETITION) MOTION Mr Avallone moves that the Select Board be authorized to petition the Massachusetts General Court to enact legislation in substantially the form below for the purpose of implementing ranked choice voting in the Town of Lexington,and further that the Select Board be authorized to approve amendments to said act by the General Court before its enactment that are within the scope of the general objectives of this motion. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative in General Court assembled,and by the authority of the same, as follows: An Act Establishing Ranked Choke Voting for Certain Offices in the Town of Lexington" SECTION 1 Effectiveness of this Act This act shall take effect upon its passage, and elections for the Town offices described herein shall take place in accordance with this Act on or after January 1 2025 The provisions of this Act shall supersede all inconsistent provisions of Chapter 753 of the Acts of 1968, as amended as of January 1, 2025 SECTION 2. Definitions 13 14 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting#1, continued Chapter 753 of the Acts of 1968, as amended by Chapter 284 of the Acts of 1976, Chapter 120 of the Acts of 1985, Chapter 117 of the Acts of 2019, and Chapter 3 of the Acts of 2020 is hereby amended by inserting Sections 1A and 1B as follows: Section lA The terms below shall have the following meanings for the purposes of Sections 1A and 1B. `Batch elimination,"the simultaneous defeat of multiple candidates, as provided in Section 1B(d). "Concluded ballot, a ballot that does not rank any continuing candidate or that contains an overvote at the highest-ranked continuing candidate. "Continuing candidate, a candidate who has not been defeated or elected. "Elected candidate," a candidate who has obtained sufficient votes to be elected, whether there are additional election rounds before the election has concluded, or the election concluded after the vote during which they were elected. "Election threshold,"the number of votes sufficient for a candidate to be elected in a multi-seat election. It is calculated by dividing the total number of votes counting for continuing candidates in the first round by the sum of the number of seats to be elected plus one,disregarding any fractions, and then adding one. "Highest-ranked continuing candidate,"the continuing candidate with the highest ranking on a voter's ballot. "Last-place candidate," (i) the candidate with the lowest vote total in a round of the ranked- choice voting tabulation; or (ii) a candidate that is defeated in batch elimination. "Overvote," a circumstance in which a voter ranks more than one candidate at the same ranking. "Plurality voting," the voting system in which the candidate receiving the most votes is declared the winner, even if such candidate does not receive a majority of the votes cast in the election. "Ranked choice voting," a method of casting and tabulating ballots in which voters rank candidates for office in order of preference. "Ranking," means the number assigned on a ballot by a voter to a candidate to express the voter's preference for that candidate. Ranking number one shall be the highest ranking,ranking number two shall be the next-highest ranking, and so on. "Skipped ranking," a circumstance in which a vote does not use a ranking and ranks a candidate with a subsequent ranking (e.g., a voter casts their votes as follows: (1)Jane Doe; (2) Michael Smith; (4)Mary Johnson). J "Surplus fraction,"the number equal to the difference between an elected candidate's vote total and the election threshold, divided by the candidate's vote total. 14 15 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting#1, continued "Transfer value," the proportion of a vote that a ballot will count to its highest-ranked continuing candidate. Each ballot shall begin with a transfer value of one. If a ballot counts to the election of a candidate under subsection 1B(d)(1), it receives a lower transfer value. Section 1B (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1, or any other special or general law to the contrary,on or after January 1,2025,the following town offices shall be elected by ranked choice voting, except for (1) a single-seat office when the number of certified candidates is less than or equal to two, or (2) a multi-seat office when the number of certified candidates is less than or equal to the number of seats to be elected, provided that this Section 1B shall not affect the term of office of any such elected official or elected member of such board, committee or authority elected on or before December 31 2024 (1) moderator; (2) select board; (3) school committee; (4) Lexington housing authority; and (5) planning board. (b) In any single-seat election, each round shall begin by counting the number of votes for each continuing candidate. Each ballot shall count as one vote for its highest-ranked continuing candidate. Concluded ballots shall not be counted for any continuing candidate. Each round shall end with one of the following two outcomes: (1) If there are more than two continuing candidates, no candidate may win the seat outright by -- a plurality or majority vote and instead, after a vote, (i)the last-place candidate shall be defeated; or(ii) the last-place candidates shall be defeated in batch elimination, and a new round shall begin; or (2) If there are two continuing candidates, the candidate with the fewest votes shall be defeated, the candidate with the most votes shall be elected, and tabulation shall be complete. (c) In any multi-seat election,each round shall begin by counting the number of votes for each continuing candidate. Each ballot shall count, at its current transfer value, for its highest-ranked continuing candidate. Concluded ballots shall not count for any continuing candidate. In the first round only, the election threshold shall then be calculated. Each round shall proceed as follows: (1) Any continuing candidate who meets or exceeds the election threshold shall be elected. Each ballot counting for an elected candidate shall be assigned a new transfer value by multiplying the ballot s current transfer value by the surplus fraction for the candidate. Each elected candidate shall be deemed to have a number of votes equal to the election threshold in all future rounds, and a new round shall begin; each candidate having exceeded the Election Threshold in the initial ballot shall be removed or listed as "ELECTED"on all subsequent ballots for continuing candidates until the election is complete; (2) If no continuing candidate has more votes than the election threshold and the sum of the number of elected candidates and continuing candidates is more than the sum of the number of seats to be elected plus one, the last-place candidate shall be defeated or the last-place candidates shall be defeated in batch elimination, and a new round shall begin; or (3) If no continuing candidate has more votes than the election threshold and the sum of the number of elected candidates and continuing candidates is equal to the sum of the number of seats to be elected plus one, the continuing candidate with fewest votes shall be defeated, all other continuing candidates shall be elected, and the election is complete. 15 16 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting#1 continued (d) Batch elimination shall apply to the largest possible group of continuing candidates such that the sum of the votes for batch-eliminated candidates is less than the individual number of votes for every continuing candidate not in the group; provided that the number of continuing candidates not batch- eliminated is at least one more than the remaining number of positions to elect. (e) Ties shall be resolved as follows: J (1) If two or more last-place candidates are tied and batch elimination applies, each tied candidate to whom batch elimination applies shall be defeated accordingly (2) If two or more continuing candidates are tied but are not in last place, the order of said tied continuing candidates shall be determined by the number of votes received by each tied candidate in the prior round; or (3) If two or more last-place continuing candidates are tied and batch elimination does not apply the continuing candidate with the fewest votes in the prior round shall be defeated. If two or more continuing candidates were also tied in the prior round (i.e., two continuing candidates were tied in the previous round, but batch elimination did not then apply), the continuing candidate with the fewest votes in the next-prior round shall be eliminated. If two last-place continuing candidates are tied at the end of the first round and batch elimination does not apply,then the two tied continuing candidates shall have a run-off before the next round. The continuing candidate with fewer votes in the runoff will be defeated, and any remaining rounds in the election will proceed according to this Section IB. This process shall be applied successively as many times as necessary, a tie shown in any prior round shall be decided by referring to the standing of the candidates in the round immediately preceding the tie. (f) The Town Clerk may, at the Town Clerk's discretion,publish guidance or rules on the administration - of elections conducted according to this Act; provided that any such guidance or rules shall be limited to logistical, accessibility, or other similar guidance or rules that are purely administrative in nature; and provided further that any guidance or rules hereunder published shall be limited to ensuring the integrity and efficient functioning of the election. (g) In any election conducted in accordance with the provisions of this Section lA and Section 1B, the Town Clerk shall publish election results that show the tabulations by round, along with any additional information that may be required by applicable law 7:52 p.m. Mr. Sreeni Chippada presented information on the Article. Mark Sandeen, Select Board Member, noted that the Select Board had 3 Members in favor, 1 opposed, and 1 awaiting Town Meeting discussion. Sanjay Padaki, Vice Chair of the Appropriation Committee stated that the Appropriation Committee was divided with a vote of 3 Members in favor, 4 against, and 1 abstaining. 8:03 p.m. Margaret Coppe, Pct, 8, and Convener of League of Women Voters for the Town of Lexington, stated the Board of the League had voted unanimously at a meeting of October 2, 2023 to support implementation of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in Lexington based on positions adopted by the State and National Leagues in 2005 She noted that League studies were based on extensive study and consensus across all Leagues in the country, and noted that RCV could be used for many different offices. 8.06 p.m. Steve Kaufman, Pct. 5, said that he was confused by the example in the video with relation to multiple candidates running and asked for clarification on how some votes were allotted to others. Greg Dennis, Representative for Voter Choice Massachusetts, stated that every voter only gets one vote, but to think of the division like a dollar, if first choice candidate has enough 16 17 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting#1, continued votes to win, the rest of the "change", could be spent on next choice. Mr. Kaufman said that this was still confusing and asked for clarification as it sounded as if someone voted for the leader they had extra. Mr. Dennis said that if there was a vote for a candidate who is defeated, the full vote would then count to next choice, but it was still 1 person 1 vote. Mr. Kaufman asked if they could be told what the problem was in Town of Lexington they were trying to solve and give an example. Mr. Chippada said that the problem was not more candidates running but the problem was that they did not have enough candidates to run and enough voters engaged and this would give opportunities for non-incumbents to run and win the seat. 8 10 p.m. Gloria Bloom, Pct. 4, said that was very enthusiastic about RCV for single seat voting and appreciated the effort to bring into Town, but not when there was 2 seat election and that there needed to be more discussion regarding the issues. 8 13 p.m. Rina Schneur, 136 East Emerson Road, expressed support for RCV and said that RCV allowed for new and diverse candidates and increased turnout at elections. 8 14 p.m. David Kanter, Pct. 7, asked for where it was applicable on the proponent's diagram, and whether it can be divided between Town and state activities Mina Makarious, Town Counsel, stated that he would take the second question and that RCV would only be applicable to the Town because the Town didn't have the authority to change state and federal elections. Mr Kanter asked if it could pass the Legislature. Mr. Makarious stated that to clarify, there was a reason to bring it to the Legislature, but there were still limitations. The Town could not change its form of voting , even on the local level, without authorization from the State Legislature, and this was why the Home Rule Petition was needed as it was changed by Special Act. He further stated that even if it was changed by the Legislature for local elections, the Legislators have not endorsed changing the way that one municipality elects its state and federal officials. Mr. Kanter asked if the request to the Legislature would offer control to which locality got to be used. Mr Makarious said that it was only a control over elections within the Town, and limited to Town Officials and State and Federal ballots, as well as the voting system, continued to be governed by State Law DK clarification which part of activity in Lexington was covered by the proposed changes in voting. Mr. Makarious said that the part that was covered was elected officials in the Town, not including Town Meeting Members. Mr Kanter as the proponents why Town Meeting Members were excluded. Mr. Makarious stated that the initial petition proposed it, but would let Petitioners describe how they came to this, but that basically it would require additional legislations (and possibly more complications). Mr. Chippada stated that they initially included the Town Meeting Members, but that after meeting with the Select Board and Town Counsel, they understood that implementing it for Town Meeting Members could be a bit more complicated and lead to confusion, including trying to understand how the ballot might be laid out if there were many candidates. 8 19 p.m. Bob Avallone, Pct. 8, said that he recommended that Lexington set an example for other communities, consider themselves a leader, and set example for nation and world. He stated that this would help get people used to the idea and that it only applies if there are 3 or more candidates running. He then urged Members to vote yes on the Article 8.22 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article, including whether excluding Town Meeting Members from the Article should be done. 8.51 p.m. Mark St. Louis, Pct. 5, and Co-Chair of the Democratic Town Committee, raised a point of order He stated that in the presentation it had been said that the Democratic Town Committee supported the Article, but when they their meeting regarding it, they did not support for it for Town elections, only for Federal and State. 8:58 p.m. Avram Baskin, Pct. 2, asked whether the proponents had attempted to get endorsement from the Republican Town Committee. Mr. Chippada stated that they did attempt to email 17 18 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting#1, continued the Republican Town Committee on March 1st, and then again on October 12th, but hadn't received a response. 8:59 p.m. Heather Hartshorn, Pct. 4 called the question. 9.00 p.m. Bob Avallone raised a point of order, but then retracted it. Motion to Terminate Debate: Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 106 43 17 MOTION CARRIES 9:04 p.m. Mr. Chippada offered final remarks on the Article and thanked the Select Board for their service and the Town Meeting for the opportunity to bring the Article forward. He stated that Ranked Choice Voting would bring opportunities for non-incumbents and minorities as candidates to the ballot to run, and win, and serve. He said that the Town needed representation from minorities and non-incumbents to better reflect the population. 9:06 p.m. Deb Strod, Pct. 6, raised a point of order She asked if they could be given an updated count of the Select Board. Mr. Lucente indicated that he intended to vote no. 9:07 p.m. Andrei Radulescu-Banu, Pct. 8, raised a point of order but then refracted it. 9.08 pm. The Moderator opened the portal for voting. ARTICLE 9 AUTHORIZE HOME RULE PETITION FOR SPECIAL LEGISLATION-ESTABLISHING THE ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICES USING RANKED CHOICE VOTING(CITIZENS' PETITION) Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 115 49 7 MOTION CARRIES 9.09 p.m. The Moderator opened the meeting on Article 8. ARTICLE 8 APPROPRIATE FOR SPEED HUMP PILOT PROGRAM MOTION Ms. Hai moves that the Town appropriate $101,000 for the purpose of piloting a speed hump pilot program, including the installation of temporary speed humps on Walnut Street; and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $101,000 be appropriated from the Traffic Mitigation Stabilization Fund. 9.10 p.m. Sheila Page, Assistant Planning Director and Coordinator of the Transportation Safety Group (TSG), presented information on the Article. 9.13 p.m. Jill Hai, Select Board Member, stated that Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. 18 19 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting#1 continued Charles Lamb, Chair of the Capital Expenditures Committee, said that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously answered yes as a fiscally appropriate path, but noted that the Committee did not question whether it was the right program, and have left that for the Select Board and Town Meeting to discuss and said that the Meeting should consider the impact of emergency response times that speed humps would necessarily incur, and consider the trade-off between increased emergency response times versus pedestrian and motor vehicle safety on Walnut Street. Ile noted that the Committee unanimously supported the goals and financial aspects of the Article. Alan Levine, Member of the Appropriation Committee. stated that the Appropriation recommended approval of the Article with a vote of 8-0. 9.16 p.m. Frank Smith, Pct. 3, said that while he understands why the TSG had wanted to do a pilot of speed humps, he questioned the choice of Walnut Street, which is extremely narrow, hilly, and used by the Fire Department as a primary emergency response road and there was a Waltham Fire Station at the other end which used Walnut St. for the Town's primary mutual aid for East Lexington. He further noted that there were two group homes on the street with handicapped residents, as well as a large nursing/rehab facility and Potter Pond. He stated that he had heard the Fire Chief say at a prior Select Board Meeting that he didn't like speed bumps and that Walnut Street wouldn't be among the best places for them. Mr. Smith asked if, when the decision was made for the pilot on Walnut Street, whether they already had the testimony from the Chief, and whether there were any other locations that would be better based upon it. His second question was whether there had been any accidents or injuries that were linked to excessive speed on the street. Assistant Planning Director, Sheila Page, said that Walnut Street had been selected as it was narrow and speeds were often excessive. They had already painted double yellow lines to slow down cars, installed speed feedback radar sign, which had lowered specds 1-2 miles per hour, but they were starting creeping up, and the neighbors in the area would like to try the speed hump program. She noted that as it was not an ideal street, it was a good place for the trial as was temporary and could be adjusted as needed. Mr Smith asked that the Fire Chief weigh in on the issue. Chief Derek Sencabaugh stated that he does have concerns and speed humps were not usually recommended on emergency response routes. Chief Sencabaugh also noted that there was a nursing home at the town line and group homes and that response time was a very important factor when considering that the speed humps could slow it down. Chief Sencabaugh said that there had been accidents at Walnut at Concord. Ms. Paige followed up by stating that there had been 5 accidents reported to the Police from 2017 from 2023. but that she didn't know the nature of the accidents, 9:24 p.m. Jay Luker, Pet. 1 why not piloting some of the designs that wouldn't affect response times. Ms. Paige include speed tables and speed cushions final design to be determined. JL— equipment is decided by the amount. SP—budgeted for most expensive so any of those designs. What percentage of Salem trials meant permanent humps. 1 of 3 locations speed hump installed, and 1 of 3 speed table. JL do you have an idea that this will result in permanent location. SP, speculative, pretty confident it will reduce speeds, one of things tracked will he emergency services. JL what would need to see to change your position. Chief Sencabaugh, not sure how they re going to play out and what the final product would be. Doesn't feel would change his mind. 9:29 p.m. Town Meeting members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 9.45 p.m. Steve Kaufman, Pct. 5, moved the question Bob Rotberg, Pct. 3,votes "no" by voice vote (included in total) 19 20 ,Vovemher 7 2023 Special Town Meeting#1 continued Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: I Yes I No j Abstain 118 I 38 I 10 I MOTION CARRIES 9.49 p.m. In final comments, Ms. Hai noted that the speed for the road was 25 mph. 9:50 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on Article 8. ARTICLE 8 APPROPRIATE FOR SPEED HUMP PILOT PROGRAM Bob Rotbcrg, Pet 3, votes "yes" by voice vote (included in total) Fails by a vote of: Yes j No I Abstain I 84 I 73 I 6 I MOTION FAILS 9:52 p.m. The Moderator opened the meeting on Article 10 ARTICLE 10 HAYDEN EASEMENT MOTION Mr. Lucente moves that the Town authorize the Select Board to accept an easement over all or a portion of certain land owned by the Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Centre, Inc., J known as and identified as 24 Lincoln Street. Lexington, Massachusetts (Lexington Assessor's Map 50, Lot 1A, containing 28.04 acres, more or less) and land on Lincoln Street (Lexington Assessors Map 50, Lot 251A, containing .69 acres, more or less) (together. the "Property") for the purposes of pedestrian passive recreation and access to nearby Town-owned land, on such terms and conditions as are acceptable to the Select Board. Mark Lucente, Member of the Select Board, noted that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. 9:53 p.m. As there were no questions. the Moderator opened voting on the Article. ARTICLE 10 HAYDEN EASEMENT Adopted by a vote of I Yes No Abstain 157 0 i 2 j MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY J 9:55 p.m. The Moderator opened the meeting on Article 11 9:56 p.m. Robed Peters, Planning Board Chair, presented information on the Article. 20 21 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting#1 continued ARTICLE 1 REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES f. Reports of the Planning Board MOTION Mr. Peters moves that the reports of the Planning Board be received and placed on file (Article 11). As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously Mr. Peters noted that at the October 25 2023, public hearing, the Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of the Article. L Jill Hai, Select Board Member, stated that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. ARTICLE 11 AMEND ZONING BYLAW-ASSOCIATE PLANNING BOARD MEMBER MOTION Mr Peters moves that the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, be amended as follows, where struck through text is to be removed and underlined text is to be added, and further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted to comply with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Lexington. 1 Amend §135-9.3.3 as follows: Associate Member. The Planning Board shall elect an associate member to serve for one year, or until replaced. In the case where the Planning Board is the SPGA, The Chairman of the Planning Board may have the an associate member sit on the Board for the purpose of acting on a special permit, site plan review or any other application that may come before the Board, in the case of absence, inability to act, or conflict of interest on the part of any member of the Planning Board or in the event of a vacancy on the Board. 9:59 p.m. Bob Avallone, Pct. 8, asked for information on the process of choosing an associate member. Mr Peters stated that the associate member would serve for 1 year, or until replaced by the Board, have to submit an application, and then be elected by the 5-member Board 10.00 p.m. Leonard Morse-Fortier, Pct. 7, said that it appeared that if the Planning Board chose the member, the public would not have input into the process, but Planning Board members usually had to run for Office. Mr. Peters said that they were not reengineering the process and that the associate member position currently exists for Special permits exclusively, so they were just encompassing the position to also include site plan review 10:08 p.m. Mina Makarious, Town Counsel, noted that the when associate member sits it was not at discretion of chair, there had to be a reason for it, and it would mean that someone from the Board was unable to serve for some reason. 10:09 p.m. Meeting Members continued to discuss and debate the Article including the process of selecting an applicant. 1019 p.m. Marsha Baker, Pct. 7, moved the question. The Moderator noted that as there were no further people waiting to speak, they would move to voting on the Article. 10:21 p.m. Delanot Bastien, Pet 3,votes "yes" by voice vote (included in total) 21 22 November 7 2023 Special Town Meeting#1 continued ARTICLE 11 AMEND ZONING BYLAW-ASSOCIATE PLANNING BOARD MEMBER Adopted by a vote of: Yes I No I Abstain 124 I 20 I 11 MOTION CARRIES WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS (Approved by the Attorney General's Office May 17, 2024,posted Mat 22, 2024) Dissolution of STM 2023-1 10:23 p.m. Joe Pato, Select Board Chair, Select Board Chair, moved to dissolve Special Town Meeting 2023-1 Motion Adopted by majority voice vote. A true copy Attest: J QWk Nrary de A derete, Town Clerk 22 23 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION—TUESDAY,MARCH 5,2024 In pursuance of the foregoing warrant, the legal voters of the Town of Lexington met in their respective voting places in said Town of Lexington on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. The following facilities were designated as the voting places for the various precincts: Precinct One, School Administration Building; Precinct Two, Bowman School; Precinct Three, Lexington Community Center;Precinct Four, Cary Memorial Building;Precinct Five, School Administration Building; Precinct Six, Cary Memorial Building; Precinct Seven, Lexington Community Center, Precinct Eight, Samuel Hadley Public Services Building; Precinct Nine, Lexington Community Center. The Election Officers of the various precincts were assigned for duty at the Precincts. The Election Officers were assigned for duty as follows: Precinct 1. Warden: Susan Rockwell [U], Clerk: Cristina Burwell [U];Inspectors: Susan England Perullo [D],Eaine Ghiloni [U],Joanne Izbicki [U],Louise Nolan [U],Katherine Parks [D],Pamela Peifer [D], Lorraine Setterlund [U], Ann Strong [D]. Precinct 2: Warden. Rebecca Fagan Gorospe [U]; Clerk: B Anne Fiedler [D]; Inspectors: Lawrence Berkowitz [D], Susan Boer [D], Arline Burns [U], Edward Foley [U], Seri Latiff[U], A. Constance Parrish [U], Stephen Perkins [U], Richard Rohrer [U]. Precinct 3: Warden: Duncan Todd [U]; Clerk: Michael Sperber [U]; Inspectors: Sarah Carothers [U],Janice Chung [U],Alexander Nedzel [U],Nancy Olt [D], Greta Peterson [U], Deborah Sillari [D],Phyllis Strimling [U], Elaine Torsiello [R]. Precinct 4 Warden. Linda Dixon [U], Clerk: June Baer [U]; Inspectors: Christine Collins [D], Richard Comings [D], Kathleen Head [U], Evangeline Puopolo [U], Barbara Rommelfanger [U], Sandra Shaw [D], Michael Spence [U], Ruth Thomas [D], Virginia Weinberger [U]. Precinct 5: Warden: Irene Dondley [D]; Clerk: Matthew Thenen [U] and Anita Chanoux [U], Inspectors: Kenneth Bruss [U], Ellen Cameron [D], Donnalee Farris [U], Maureen Rynn [U], Alison Stevens [U], Becky Wilhoite [U] Precinct 6: Warden. Ann Webster [U], Clerk: Janet Woit [D]; Inspectors: Carla Fortmann [U], Sandra Gasbarro [U], Jane Halverson [U], Adam Isbitsky [U], Donald Lund [R], Grace Murphy [D], Loyde Romero [D], E. Ashley Rooney [U], Ethel Salonen [D]. Precinct 7 Warden. Mabel Amar [D]; Clerk: Daniel Friedlander [D], Inspectors: Mary Burnell [U],Linda Cohen [U],Norman Cohen[U],Elizabeth Golovchenko [U],Patricia Grasso [D],Bruce Jackan [U], Anne Kadlec [U] Susan McLeish [U], Thomas Shiple [U],James Skerry [U]. Precinct 8: Warden.Julie Sibert[U];Clerk:Rita Clark[R],Inspectors:Robert Enders [D],Patricia Jao [U], Edward Lidman [U], Lorain Marquis [U], Sean McIntosh [D], Donald McIntosh [D], Kristin Simon [D], Christin Worcester [D]. Precinct 9• Warden. Shirley Ament-Bergey [D], Clerk: Michael Fenollosa [D] Inspectors: Marilyn Fenollosa [D], Elizabeth Friedlander [D], Debra Heaton [U], Lee Minardi [D], Clark Schuler [U], Judith Schuler [U], Joan Small [U]. The Election Officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. The polls were declared open in each precinct at seven o'clock A.M. and remained open until eight o'clock P.M., at which time, after due notice,the polls were declared closed. 24 The total number of registered voters in each precinct eligible to vote in the March 5,2024 Annual Town Election were as follows: PCT1 PCT2 PCT3 PCT4 PCT5 PCT6 PCT7 PCT8 PCT9 TOTAL TOTAL 2,428 2,691 2,197 2,598 2,614 2,709 2,597 2,579 2,698 23,1111 VOTERS Total 790 1092 689 1011 848 991 909 877 839 8,0461 Votes Percent 33% 41% 31% 39% 32% 37% 35% 34% 31% 35% Recap sheets were delivered to the Town Clerk at the Town Office Building. 35%of the registered voters cast their vote. The Town Clerk canvassed the results: 1 Attest 4, yu>eF 25 Mee)de Aide To nClerk CERTIFIED RESULTS 342024 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION MARCH 5,2024 PCT 1 I PCT 2 PCT 3 PCT 4 PCT 5 PCT 6 PCT 7 I PCT 8 PCT 9 TOTAL ITOTAL VOTERS 24281 2691 2197 2598 2614 2709 25971 25791 2698 23111 Total Votes 7901 1092 689 1011 848 991 9091 8771 839 8046 Percent 133% 1 41% 31% 39% 32% 37% 35% 34% 1 31% 35% I I I PCT 1 PCT 2 PCT 3 PCT 4 I PCT 5 PCT 6 PCT 7 PCT 8 I PCT 9 I TOTAL I SELECT BOARD (Vote for Not more than ONE for THREE Years) 1 I I I I JILL I HAI 4051 528 348 559 458 526 4631 469 436 4192 CYNTHIA E.ARENS 3201 472 2961 388 308 379 360 3271 3461 3196 0 01 01 01 0 0 0 0' 01 0 0 01 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 All Others 1 3 3 2 1 11 41 6 4 2 26 Blank Votes 1 62 89 43 63 81 821 80 77 55 632 1 1 1 I I 1 MODERATOR(Vote for NOT more than ONE for ONE Year) I I I I I I DEBORAH J.BROWN 579 793 488 762 6001 7081 673 626 650 5879 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 01 01 0 0 01 0 01 01 0 o 0 01 01 0 All Others 2 4 21 21 3 2 6 3 31 27 Blank Votes 209 2951 199 247 245 281 230 248 186 2140 1 1 1 1 School Committee(Vote for NOT more than TWO for THREE Years) I I I KATHLEEN M.LENIHAN 537 708 476 715 5091 621 573 551 546 5236 DEEPIKA SAWHNEY 484 703 465 620 5111 6341 578 538 539 5072 JOHAN LINDBORG 202 302 1421 277 287 294 276 2731 2751 2328 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 01 01 0 0 0 All Others 6 9 21 41 2 3 5 7 31 41 Blank Votes 351 462 293 4061 387 430 386 385 315 3415 PLANNING BOARD(Vote for NOT more than TWO for THREE Years) 1 I 1 MICHAEL J.SCHANBACHER I 359 495 410 500 3971 4341 345 378 401 3719 MELANIE A.THOMPSON 451 513 355 491 424 4431 3551 357 385 3774 LIN D.JENSEN 196. 334 167 288 230 357 335 3691 296 2572 TINA M.McBRIDE 2401 428 1951 3501 301 414 504 345 327 3104 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 l 0 0 01 0 0 0 0 0' 0 0 All Others 4 41 2 2 0 2 3 2 1 20 Blank Votes 330 410 249 391 344 332 276 303 268 2903 r-- I I LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY(Vote for NOT more than One) I I I MELINDA M.WALKER 523 689 396 670 536 625 592 556 583 5170 11 0 01 0 0 0 0 1 01 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 All Others 2 3 1 0 4 41 4 2 4 24 Blank Votes 264 400 292 341 308 362 313 317 252 2849 I (totals I 7811 1092 6891 10111 848 991 909 877 8391 8037 1 1 11'13 AM 3/8/2024 26 CERTIFIED RESULTS 3-8-2024 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION MARCH 5, 2024 I PRECINCT 1 I I TOWN MEETING MEMBERS- PRECINCT 1 1 (Vote for NOT more than EIGHT) I (Seven for Three Year One for One year) I , TOTAL TANYA J. GISOLFI-McCREADY 468 468 JUDITH LISKOV ZABIN 467'. 467 JANET M.KERN I 465 465 ] I SANDHYA BEEBEE 455 455 ROBERT WILLIAM CUNHA 442 I 442 CAROL JEANNE SAMPSON 427 427 YIFANG GONG I 420 420 JEFFREY PAUL FENNELLY 384 I I 384 Eli Hollander 1 1 Hannah Hollander 11 1 Christina Burwell 11 1 Kimberly Moore 11 1 David Wininger 11 I 1 Valerie Zemba 1 1 Ankur Gupta 1I 1 All Others 17 I 7 Blank Votes 27781 2778 I ( I 1 I PRECINCT 2 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS--- PRECINCT 2 1 (Vote for NOT more than SEVEN) 1 I I (Seven for Three Years) TOTAL j J AMY KAREN WEINSTOCK 655 I 655 BARBARA KATZENBERG 607 607 MARIAN A. 0. COHEN 582 1 I 582 SYED ALI RIZVI 581 I 581 RITA VACHANI 569 I 569 PETER B. LEE 497 I 497 KENNETH J.SHINE 457 457 SEAN D. OSBORNE 435 i I • 435 CHARLES HORNIG I 288 I 288 Josh Raha I 11 j 1 Iliam Hefferman I 1 1 IAllOthers 3 3 Blank Votes I 2968 2968 1 I I I I I I 11'13 AM 3/8/2024 27 CERTIFIED RESULTS 342024 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION MARCH 5,2024 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS. PRECINCT 3 (PRECINCT 3 TOTAL (Vote for NOT more than NINE) I I(Seven for Three Years,One for Two Years,One for One Year) I 7 ROBERT ROTBERG 426 426 EDWARD F DOLAN 416 416 MICHAELJ. SCHANBACHER 412 412 JOSHUA F APGAR 372 372 LETHA MS PRESTBO 369 369 MICHAEL J. MARTIGNETTI 368 368 DELANOT BASTIEN 3131 313 IPEK OZER-STILLMAN 2541 254 PRASHANT SINGH 233 233 SUDHIR K.JAIN 179 179 Mark Terzian I 1 1 Hua Wang I 1 1 All Others I 1 I 1 Blank Votes 1 2856 2856 1 1 I I I 1 1 I I I 1 1 1 I I I I I 1 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT 4 J I I PRECINCT 4 Ii TOTAL (Note for NOT more than SEVEN) I ++ ((Seven for Three Year) I l I I (KATHLEEN M.LENIHAN 1 6461 1 1 I 646 EILEEN S.JAY 1 6151 1 1 615 CHARLES W. LAMB 573 1 573 JENNIFER RICHLIN 552 1 552 GLORIA J. BLOOM 541 1 541 ROBERT N. COHEN 450 1 450 KUNAL P BOTLA 1 4401 1I 440 SREENIVASA RAO CHIPPADA 1 1 3901 1 1 390 JAMES CAMERON EISENBERG 332 1 332 Laura Atlas 2 1 2 All Others 3 3 Blank Votes 1 2533 2533 I I I 1 I 1 I I I 1 I I I I I I I I 11 13 AM 3/8/2024 28 CERTIFIED RESULTS 3-8-2024 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION MARCH 5,2024 TOWN MEETING MEMBE S. PPECINCT 5 PRECINCT 5 TOTAL Note for NOT more than SEVEN) (Seven for Three Years) -1 I SARAH E. HIGGINBOTHAM 518 518 ANIL A.AHUJA 499 499 ALEX J.TSOUVALAS 494 494 MARC A. SAINT LOUIS 493 493 Kristin McKay Pechinsky 44 44 Ting Fang 37 37 Joyce S. Murphy 31 31 Rita Pandey 26 26 Michael K. Fenollosa 17 17 Surabhi Sandeep Rathi 11 11 Sandeep Govindlal Rathi 9 9 Sam Schlussel 2 2 Aneesha Karudy 1 1 Paul Mamda 1 1 Jonina Schonfeld 1 1 Chunshi Zho 1 1 Wei Ding 1 1 Shuo Wu 1 1 Kun Wu 1 1 Edward A. Ganshirt 1 1 Michael Ocean 1 1 Sirarpi Heghinian-Walzer 1 1 Elizabeth Warren 1 1 Tera Pilai 1 1 .J 1 Robert Balaban 1 Salvador Jaramillo 1 1 Mark Novas 1 1 Andy Friedlich 1 1 Catherine Yan 1 1 Barbara Manuck 1 1 Edward Nigro 1 1 John Stayn 1 1 Philip Halikias 1 1 Cynthia Arens 1 1 Jeremy Hayes 1 1 All Others 3 3 Blank Votes 3729 3729 11 13 AM 3/8/2024 29 CERTIFIED RESULTS 3-8-2024 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION MARCH 5,2024 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS- PRECINCT 6 1 I I PRECINCT 6 I I TOTAL (Vote for NOT more than SEVEN) I (Seven for Three Years) I I I I I I DEEPIKA SAWHNEY 611611 BRIAN P KELLEY 609 609 TAYLOR CARROLL SINGH 587 I 587 EDMUND C. GRANT 1 5831 1 583 VINITA VERMA 1 5451 1 1 545 SUSAN A. MCLEISH 1540 1 1 I 540 JYOTSNA KAKULLAVARAPU 509 I 509 Mark Lang 1 3 1 3 James Lenhart 1 2 2 Jayant Sharma 1 1 Jeff Sparks 1 I I 1 Adam McCallion I 1I I 1 Peter Everin I 1 I I 1 1 1 Deborah Everin 1 I I 1 Jim Lane 1 1 Emir Roach 1 1 Shefali Verma 1 1 f All Others I I 81 I I 8 Blank Votes I 2932 1 1 2932 I 1 1 I I I I I I I TOWN MEETING MEMBERS- PRECINCT 7 PRECINCT 7 I TOTAL (Vote for NOT more than EIGHT) I I (Seven for Three Years,One for One Year) I I I I STACEY A. HAMILTON 544 544 PAMELA C.TAMES 542 542 PHILIP HAMILTON 520 520 MARSHA BAKER 5171 I 517 BENJAMIN CHARLES LEES 4941 494 MEGHANA KHANOLKAR 493 493 DAVID G. KANTER 1 492 492 LEONARD J.MORSE-FORTIER I 4801 I I 1 480 Michael Barg I 2 2 Rafet El-Ananzah 1 1 Ethan Handwerker 1 2 2 Andrei Zharov 1 I I 1 Anatallia Hunik 1 1 Doris Wong 1 1 Maroli Licardie 3 3 r, Mary Hutton 1 1 Edna Luther I I 1 I I 11 Erik Larson 1 I 1 All Others 2 2 Blank Votes 3174 3174 1 I 11'13 AM 3/8/2024 30 CERTIFIED RESULTS 34-2024 TOWN OF LEXINGTON ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION MARCH 5,2024 TOWN MEETING MEMBE ZS- PRECINCT 8 PRECINCT 8 TOTAL (Vote for NOT more than SEVEN) (Seven for Three Years) 1 LIN D.JENSEN 573 573 1 HEIDI PASTERNAK BURKHOLDER 514 514 JESSIE STEIGERWALD 502 502 SANJAY PADAKI 473 473 BRIELLE KISSEL MEADE 458 458 JAMES ARTHUR OSTEN 457 457 DAHUA PAN 447 447 Lisa Mazerall 2 2 Theresa Wright 1 1 All Others 6 6 Blank Votes 2701 2701 TOWN MEETING MEMBE tS• PRECINCT 9 PRECINCT 9 TOTAL 1 (Vote for NOT more than EIGHT) (Seven for Three Years,One for Two Years i PHILIPT JACKSON( 518 518 MOLLIE K.GARBERG 517 517 KIMBERLY HENSLE-LOWRANGE 516 516 THOMAS R. SHIPLE 510 510 RICHARD L. CANALE 510 510 ALICIA M. MORRIS I 504 504 ETHAN PAUL KICZEK 488 488 HEMABEN P BHATT 486 486 Scott Bokun 2 2 David Buczkowski 2 2 Nancy Cowen 1 1 Dylan Jackson 1 1 David Shanholtz 1 1 Niren Sirohi 1 1 Foster Jackson 7 7 Zachary Rhodes 1 1 Jackson Rhodes 1 1 Dennahe Adley 1 1 Lisa Boehm 1 1 All Others 7 7 Blank Votes 2637 2637 11 13 AM 3/8/2024 31 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION—TUESDAY, MARCH 5,2024 In pursuance of the foregoing warrant, the legal voters of the Town of Lexington met in their respective voting places in said Town of Lexington on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. The following facilities were designated as the voting places for the various precincts: Precinct One, School Administration Building; Precinct Two, Bowman School; Precinct Three, Lexington Community Center;Precinct Four, Cary Memorial Building;Precinct Five, School Administration Building; Precinct Six, Cary Memorial Building; Precinct Seven, Lexington Community Center, Precinct Eight, Samuel Hadley Public Services Building; Precinct Nine, Lexington Community Center. The Election Officers of the various precincts were assigned for duty at the Precincts. The Election Officers were assigned for duty as follows: Precinct I. Warden: Susan Rockwell [U];Clerk: Cristina Burwell[U], Inspectors: Susan England Perullo [D],Eaine Ghiloni [U],Joanne Izbicki [U],Louise Nolan [U],Katherine Parks [D],Pamela Peifer [D], Lorraine Setterlund [U],Ann Strong [D]. Precinct 2: Warden. Rebecca Fagan Gorospe [U]; Clerk: B Anne Fiedler [D]; Inspectors: Lawrence Berkowitz [D], Susan Boer [D], Arline Burns [U], Edward Foley [U], Seri Latiff[U], A. Constance Parrish [U], Stephen Perkins [U], Richard Rohrer [U]. Precinct 3: Warden: Duncan Todd [U]; Clerk: Michael Sperber [U]; Inspectors: Sarah Carothers [U],Janice Chung [U],Alexander Nedzel [U],Nancy Olt [D], Greta Peterson [U],Deborah Sillari [D],Phyllis Strimling [U], Elaine Torsiello [R]. Precinct 4 Warden. Linda Dixon [U], Clerk: June Baer [U], Inspectors: Christine Collins [D], Richard Comings [D], Kathleen Head [U], Evangeline Puopolo [U], Barbara Rommelfanger [U], Sandra Shaw [D], Michael Spence [U], Ruth Thomas [D], Virginia Weinberger [U]. Precinct 5: Warden: Irene Dondley [D]; Clerk: Matthew Thenen [U] and Anita Chanoux [U], Inspectors: Kenneth Bruss [U], Ellen Cameron [D], Donnalee Farris [U], Maureen Rynn [U], Alison Stevens [U], Becky Wilhoite [U] Precinct 6: Warden: Ann Webster [U]; Clerk: Janet Woit [D]; Inspectors: Carla Fortmann [U], Sandra Gasbarro [U], Jane Halverson [U], Adam Isbitsky [U], Donald Lund [R], Grace Murphy [D], Loyde Romero [D], E. Ashley Rooney [U], Ethel Salonen [D]. Precinct 7 Warden. Mabel Amar [D]; Clerk: Daniel Friedlander [D]; Inspectors: Mary Burnell [U],Linda Cohen[U],Norman Cohen [U],Elizabeth Golovchenko [U],Patricia Grasso [D],Bruce Jackan [U], Anne Kadlec [U] Susan McLeish [U], Thomas Shiple [U], James Skerry [U]. Precinct 8: Warden:Julie Sibert[U],Clerk:Rita Clark[R],Inspectors:Robert Enders [D],Patricia Jao [U], Edward Lidman [U], Lorain Marquis [U], Sean McIntosh [D], Donald McIntosh [D], Kristin Simon [D], Christin Worcester [D]. Precinct 9• Warden: Shirley Ament-Bergey [D]; Clerk: Michael Fenollosa [D]; Inspectors: Marilyn Fenollosa [D], Elizabeth Friedlander [D], Debra Heaton [U], Lee Minardi [D], Clark Schuler [U], Judith Schuler [U], Joan Small [U] The Election Officers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. The polls were declared open in each precinct at seven o clock A.M. and remained open until eight o'clock P.M., at which time, after due notice, the polls were declared closed. 32 The total number of registered voters in each precinct eligible to vote in the March 5, 2024 President Primary election were as follows: PRECINCT SUMMARY PCT PCT PCT PCT PCT PCT PCT PCT PCT TOTAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Registered 2,428 2,691 2,197 2,598 2,614 2,709 2,597 2,579 2,698 23,111 Voters Total Votes 876 1171 741 1068 901 1020 974 913 945 8,609 1 Democratic 595 835 537 751 592 657 658 587 632 5,8441 Republican 275 326 200 313 299 357 304 316 306 2,6961 Libertarian 6 10 4 4 10 6 12 10 7 69 Party Total 36% 44% 34% 41% 34% 38% 38% 35% 35% 37% Votes/Registered Voters Recap sheets were delivered to the Town Clerk at the Town Office Building. 37%of the registered voters cast their vote. The Town Clerk canvassed the results: A hue copy 33 CERTIFIED RESULTS 3-8-2024 Attest \ r / cit r3 Mary de Alderete,Town Clerk TOWN OF LEXINGTON PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY MARCH 5,2024 I PRECINCT SUMMARY PCT 1 PCT 2 I PCT 3 PCT 4 PCT 5 I PCT 6 PCT 7 PCT 8 PCT 9 TOTAL Total Registered Voters 2428 26911 2197 2598 26141 2709 2597 2579 2698 23111 Total Votes 876 1171 7411 1068 9011 1020 974 913 945 8609 Democratic 595 835 537 751 592 657 658 587 632 5844 Republican 275 326 200 313 299 3571 3041 316 306 2696 Libertarian Party 6 10 4 4 10 61 121 101 7 69 I Total Votes/Registered Voters 36% 44% 34% 41% 34% 38% 38% 35% 35% 37%I 1 DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY MARCH 5, 2024 I 1 Pct 1 Pct 2 I Pct 3 Pct 4 Pct 5 Pct 6 Pct 7 Pct 8 Pct 9 TOTAL 1 Total Reg Voters 2428 2691 2197 2598 26141 27091 2597 2579 2698 23111 Total Votes 1 595 835 537 751 592 6571 6581 587 632 58441 Percent(Total Votes/Total Voters) 25%1 31% 24% 29% 23% 24%1 25%1 23%1 23% 25%I Total Registered Democrats 8311 975 748 928 801 798 769 805 8691 75241 I I Pct 1 Pct 2 Pct 3 Pct 4 Pct 5 Pct 6 Pct 7 Pct 8 Pct 9 TOTAL 1 I I I I PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE 1 1 I DEAN PHILLIPS 241 24 101 12 301 22 20 14 18 174 JOSEPH R. BIDEN 491 727 489 663 478 5661 5661 497 554 5031 MARIANNE WILLIAMSON 7 10 6 9 18 13 11 14 191 107 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Oj 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NO PREF 57 59 281 541 511 45 39 49 35 417 ALL OTHERS 11 8 0 6 8 51 161 9 5 681 BLANKS 5 7 4 7 7 61 61 4 11 471 totals 5951 835 537 751 592 657 658 587 6321 58441 1 l I I STATE COMMITTEE MAN FOURTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT I I ROBERT D PETERS 4331 579 534 431 482 505 - 2964 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FttI 0 0 0 0 0 0 -__ 0 ALL OTHERS 1 1 1 11 11 3 0 ..• 7 BLANKS 161 255 216 160 172 153 1117 totals 595 835 751 592 657 658 4088 STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN I FOURTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT MELANIE A.THOMPSON 466 599 560 448 495 501 3069 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 ALL OTHERS 0 4 01 2 2 2 - 10 BLANKS 129 232 191 142 160 155 1009 totals 595 835 751 592 6571 658 4088 STATE COMMITTEE MAN I THIRD MIDDLESEX DISTRICT I t _- n . ROBERT G LOGAN 345 -=- 406 472 1223 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ALL OTHERS -_ 1 _ 2 7 10 BLANKS 191 179 153 523 totals 537 587 632 1756 I I I I 1 I I I I 3/8/2024 11:27 AM 34 CERTIFIED RESULTS 3-8-2024 DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY MARCH 5, 2024 I 1 1_ I Pct 1 Pct 2 1 Pct 3 Pct 4 Pct 5 Pct 6 Pct 7 Pct 8 Pct 9 TOTAL 1STATE COMMITTEE NOMAN THIRD MIDDLESEX DISTRICT 1 MARA DOLAN 379 4311 486 12961 0 01 0 01 0 01 0] ALL OTHERS _ 3 2 1 60I BLANKS 155, 154 145 4541 totals 537 587 632 17561 DEMOCRATIC 1 I TOWN COMMITTEE 1 BLANKS 80341 12912 7966 10879 77571 89281 87621 84471 8029 81.7141 1 01 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 01 MARGARET E. COPPE 3931 522 346 501 415 438 4561 414 462 39471 MABEL H. AMAR 3591 456 302 425 366 395 402 339 3971 34411 SALLE F BLEIBERG 3621 453 378 432 363 393 401 336 39411 35121 EDWARD F DOLAN 359 448 334 431 364'1 386 403j 340 397 3462 AVRAM S. BASKIN 366 498 297 4361 366 391 4051 343 396 34981 MARY B. GENTLEMAN 353 444 296 4211 365 389 3931 330 392 33831 JYOTSNA KAKULLAVARAPU 365 460 300 4421 369 403 407 338' 397 3481 DEBORAH S. BURGER' 362 451 300 4381 367 390 4041 341 4081 3461 MARGARET B. HEITZ 1 373 467' 313 446' 362 391 404 346 407' 3509 ROBERT M.AVALLONE 358 457 300 432 364 386 4021 349 3881 3436 TAYLOR CARROLL SINGH 370 469 310 452 370 449. 4241 362 407. 3613 M. LORRAINE WEST 1 356 447 295 4221 359 385 398 330 389 3381 MARC A SAINT LOUIS 1 364 454 306 431 372 410i 3951 3411 395 34681 MERNA L.VICTOR 1 354 451 297 423 3601 391 395 330 3901 33911 RITA B. GOLDBERG 1 373 506 310 448 377 400 408 353 405 35801 EILEEN GORDON ZALISK 3611 450 309 4331 370 398 409 340 393 34631 ROBERT FRANK ZALISK 360 446 302 422. 3631 396 402 334 3901 34151 .-.–+ TODD 0 BURGER 359 449 299 437 361 390 398 336 404 3433 ALAN SILVER 3601 449 294 4311 362 385 401 328 393 3403 JOSEPH N. PATO 382 508 320 459 386 410 413 369 417 3664 SARA GURLEY BOTHWELL ALLEN 362 459 303 447 370 412 405 345 393 3496 JUDITH L. PAPPO 358 465 311 446 362 393 405 346 403 34891 SARAH J. NATHAN 357 450 298 434 370 3881 401' 331 398 34271 MATTHEW COHEN 3761 502 302 438 373 407. 420 339. 401 35581 MICHELLE CICCOLO 4141 570 379 5421 426 473 480 426 487 41971 BRIDGER E. McGAW 1 355 449 299 428 361 4351 3941 3361 389 34461 MICHELLE OLSON I 358 448 297 428 362 397 398 338 391 34171 MARY ROSS SCHMIEDEL HUTTON 353 442 296 4191 356 384 391 328 384 3353 ANDREW FRIEDLICH 1 3741 461 308 4291 387 397 404 342 394 34961 JAMES CAMERON EISENBERG 357 441 294 423 362 385 4001 326 386 3374+ DEEPIKA SAWHNEY 1 394 510 320 482, 397 454 4331 367 4321 37891 RICHARD L. CANALE 362 455 305 429 369 393 4091 342 4141 34781 JEANNE P CANALS 362 461 309 432 369 391 410; 346 415 34951 FERNANDO ELIAS OUEZADA 360 464 305 430 357 388 3961_ 342 389 34311 MARC!JO CEMENSKAI 360 451' 295 437, 361 394 402 345 394 34391 1 0 01 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 01 totals 20825 292251 18795 262851 20720 22995 23030 20545 22120 2045401 1 —j 3/8/2024 11:27 AM CERTIFIED RESULTS 3-8-2024 35 (TOWN OF LEXINGTON PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY MARCH 5, 2024 • REPUBLICAN PARTY I Pct 1 I Pct 2 Pct 3 Pct 4 Pct 5 Pct 6 P Total RegVoters Pct 7 I Pct 8 Pct 9 TOTALI r--- 2428 26911 21971 2598 2614 2709 25971 2579 2698 231111 Total Votes 275 326 200 313 299! 357 304' 316 306 26961 Percent(Total Votes/Total Voters) 11% 12% 9%1 12%1 11%1 13% 12%I 12%I 11%1 1 Total Registered Republican 1 123 119 1121 109 1591 170 1231 122 127! 11641 I 1 1 Pct 1 Pct 2 Pct 3 Pct 4 Pct 5 Pct 6 Pct 7 I Pct 8 Pct 9 I TOTAL( 1 PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE i -RCHYAS N BINKLEY 21 9 111 5 31 6 6 41 7 5s31 VIVEKRAMASWAMY I 10 1 0 3 01 1 2 01 0 51 1, 1 11 1 5 1 12 0 1 ASA HUTCHINSON 2' 151 DONALD J.TRUMP 1 1I 112 7I 1 1 0 41 138 95 741 108 1121 1021 108 103 98 9561 RON DeSANTIS 381 1 1 4 2 2 3 1 41 NIKKI HALEY ' 117 210 106 186 166 2311 178 200 191 1585 0 U 0i 01 of 0 0 oI 0i 0 0 OI 0 OI 0 0 01 0 0 0 1 I 0 0 D' 01 0 0 0 0o 0 NO PREF 01 0 of o o 0 0 0 01 01 ALL OTHERS 2 76 0 4 51 0 5 3 4, 45 BLANKS 1 1 5 2 0 1 181 5 0 1 0 0 0' 2 0 0 81 totals 1 275 326 2001 313 299 357 304 3161 3061 2696 1 I STATE COMMITTEE MAN I I FOURTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT 1Ij ANTHONY M. VENTRESCA 83 107 111 95 106 90 t JEFFREY M. SEMON 711 93 744 91 97 83 -- 592 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 5090 0' 0 0 0 0 0 0 ALL OTHERS _ _ 31 2 - 1 1 4 4 BLANKS I 1181 12415 1271 299 357 127 ��,, 758 totals 2751326 313 299 357 304 1874 1 I STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN I I FOURTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT HELEN A. HATCH 87 86 113 100 1201 1011 I — ' STIRLING D SMITH 67 117 77 81 841 607 —. 77 _ 503 0 0 0 OI 0 p 0 0 0 0 . 0 0, 0 0 ALL OTHERS 1 3 0 1 31 3 BLANKS 1 I 120 120 123 117 150 123 — 53 totals I 275 326 313 299 357753 304 1874 I STATE COMMITTEE MAN I I 1 THIRD MIDDLESEX DISTRICT I JAMES E. DIXON 1 81 1511 1661 398; 00 0 OI ALL OTHERS —, D- 0 01 0 BLANKS 1 118, 10 101 281 totals 200 155 1301 3961 31.6_ 306 822 I 1 1 3/8/2024 11:27 AM 36 CERTIFIED RESULTS 3-8-2024 ,TOWN OF LEXINGTON --PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY MARCH 5, 2024 I I II REPUBLICAN PARTY I I 1 1 'STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN (THIRD MIDDLESEX DISTRICT I 1 1 IRUTH A. CUSANO _ 69 109 141 3191 IDOREEN A. DESHLER 20'1 65 54 1391 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 01 ALL OTHERS 4 2 3 91 BLANKS 107 _ 140 108 3551 totals 200' 316 306 8221 l 1 I I I 1 REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE BLANKS I7164 7553 5201 7471 72531 9014 7400 7726 7046' 658281 -. 1 0 0 0 0 01 01 0 0 0 01 MICHAEL DAVID BARG 82 129 59 120 1121 121 118 111 127 9791 , WILLIAM J. BARRETT 97 136 66 123 116; 116 113 117 132 10161 JEAN H. BARRETT 1 93 132 62 122 108' 114 110 117 127 985J JENNIFER JOHNSON BERGANTINO I 88 129 56 122 115 123 112 111 126 9841 MARY E. CASELLA I I 86 134 63 123 114 125 122 123 127 1017) THOMAS J. CATALDO 97 148 67 135 131 153 115 131 135, 11121 JONATHAN A. COHLER 78 126 60 116 109 115 110 113 1231 9501 EDITH MAE CRAFT 1_ i 81 133 60 120 106 115. 110 111 123 9591 STEVEN LOUIS CRAFT 83 131 63 114 110 116 105 111 123 9561 ELIZABETH P CRAMPTON 84 138 64 122 129 1241 116 117 129 10231 ILUANNA ELENA DEVENIS 82 134 61 116 1061 1181 112 112 121' 9621 JAMES S. GALLOWAY 87 140 64 125 121 128 112 119 132 1028 LISA MARY HARRINGTON 85 140 64 121 112 120 115 115 130 10021 JUNO M. HEINE 79 127 57 113 104 116 110 113 126 945_1 THADDEUS P KOCHANSKI 79 135 60 116 108 114 111 115 123 9611 SALLY LAWLOR I 83 128 641 117 106 122 110 111 127 9681 ROBERT McDONALD JR 91 130 62 121 114 119 106 117 124 9841 TRACY McDONALD 1 94 129 59 121 108 116 106 113 122 9681 'ANN H. MILLER 86 132 62 123 106 119 111 115 131 _ 9851 ALAN V SEFERIAN 88 137 64 126 111 122 109 117 127 10011 IPEDRO J. SIFRE 79 126 59 115 105 116 123 112 121 9561 (MARY WALBACH SINEK 81 133 58 116 104 118 112 110 121 9531 GEORGIA D SWANN 79 128 60 116 106 121 109 111 121 9511 MARK VAHAN TERZIAN 89 135 65 122 109 1151 108 113 127 9831 1 MARK S. TRAFICANTE 87 129 64 122 112 119 112 115 131 9911 MARK ROBERT VITUNIC 81 132 58' 119 102 1141 109 113 1301 9581 I CHERYLE A. WEST 77 127 61 118 106 116 110 112 119 9461 CATHERINE G. WHITE 82 143 68 118 108 120 114 114 132 9991 PATRICIA SHEFLOTT WALCZAK 77 131 65 118 105 117 108 113 122, 9561 2 0 0 1 01 1 0 1 01 51 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 21 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 21 0 0 0 1 01 0 0 0 0 11 ALL OTHERS 4 5 2 0 9' 6' 2 9 5 441 1 1 totals 9625 11410 7000 10955 10465] 12495] 10640 11060 10710 943601 3/812024 11:27 AM 37 CERTIFIED RESULTS 3-8-2024 TOWN OF LEXINGTON PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY MARCH 5, 2024 i LIBERTARIAN PARTY I 1 Pct 1 Pct 2 Pct 3 Pct 4 Pct 5 Pct 6 Pct 7 I Pct 8 Pct 9 I TOTAL 1 Total Reg Voters 2428 2691 2197 2598 2614 2709 25971 2579 2698 23111 Total Votes I 6 10 41 41 10 6 121 10 7 69 Percent(Total Votes/Total Voters) 0%' 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.3%1 Total Registered Libertanan Party 1 3 0 8 6 2 6 2 4 321 Pct 1 Pct 2 Pct 3 Pct 4 Pct 5 Pct 6 Pct 7 Pct 8 Pct 9 TOTAL 1 1 I PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE I I I I JACOB GEORGE HORNBERGB 0 011 01 0 0 01 1 0 01 11 MICHAEL D RECTENWALKD 1 0 1, 01 1 2 01 1 2 11 8 CHASE RUSSELL OLIVER 0 1 01 0 1 11 21 3 11 9� MICHAEL TER MAATL 1 0 01 0 1 01 01 0 01 21 LARS DAMIAN MAPSTEAD 1 0 0 0 1 0' 2 0 0 41 I 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NO PREF 4 6 3 31 21 4 4 5 5 361 ALL OTHERS 0 0 01 0 3 1 2 0 0 61 BLANKS 0 2 1 0 0 0' 01 0 0 31 totals 61 10 4 4 10 6 12 10 7 691 1 1 STATE COMMITTEE MAN L FOURTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT 1 1 0 0 0 0 011 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ALLOTHERS 1 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 BLANKS 6 9 4 7 6 11 43 totals 6 10 4 10 6 12 48 1 STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN FOURTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT I 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ALLOTHERS 0 0 0 3 0 1 4 BLANKS 6 10 4 7 6 11 44 totals 6 10 4 10 6 12 48 1 1 1 STATE COMMITTEE MAN THIRD MIDDLESEX DISTRICT I 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 01 ALL OTHERS 0 2 1 3 BLANKS 4 8 6 181 7 totals 4 10 71 211 1 1 1 STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN THIRD MIDDLESEX DISTRICT 1 0 0 0 0 0 01 01 0 0 0 0 0 ALL OTHERS 0 2 1 3 BLANKS 1 4 8 6 18 totals 4 10 I I I I I I I I I 7 2111 3/8/2024 11:27 AM 38 CERTIFIED RESULTS 3-8-2024 l LIBERTARIAN PARTY TOWN COMMITTEE BLANK 60 99 40 40 90 60 119 98 70 676 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 0 1 2 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 i 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ,.- ; ALL OTHERS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 Itotals 60 100 40 40 100 60 120 100 70 6901 1 3/8/2024 11:27 AM 39 March 18.2024 Annual Town Meetine Moderator Deborah Brown called the 2024 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7.37 p.m. held in the Margery Milne Battin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, and by means of remote participation, and commenced with the William Diamond Fife and Drum Corps leading the Lexington Minutemen to post the colors, followed by the playing of the National Anthem. Moderator Deborah Brown welcomed all participants and gave an overview of the voting portal and parliamentary procedures. A quorum in excess of 100 members was present(169). Town Clerk, Mary de Alderete, read the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting until waived. The Town Clerk read the Constable's Return of Service. 7:53 pm. The Moderator opened the Portal to take attendance and noted that a quorum had been reached. She then gave a brief overview of parliamentary procedure for the Meeting. 7:54 p.m. The Moderator called attention to the voting portal and asked members approve use of the voting system which would be recording votes on a tablet. Mr Pato, Select Board Chair, moved that the Town Meeting Members approve the use of the hand-held technology during the Meetings. The Moderator noted that she would treat this as a voice vote, and asked if there were any objections to using the tablets. As there were none,the motion carries unanimously 7:54 p.m. The Moderator called the Meeting open under Article 2. ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES a. Deputy Moderator That Thomas Diaz be approved as Deputy Moderator. MOTION Mr Pato moves that Tom Diaz be approved as Deputy Moderator. 7:55 p.m. The Moderator noted that she was thrilled that Mr Diaz would serve in this capacity once more and that unless there were objections, she would consider this a voice vote. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously The Moderator noted that she was thankful to Mr Diaz for agreeing to serve in this capacity Mr. Diaz was sworn to the faithful performance of his duties by the Town Clerk. 7:55 p.m. The Moderator continued the Meeting open under Article 2. ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, in OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES b. Report of the Committee on Can'Lectures That the report of the Committee on Cary Lectures be received and placed on file and the Committee discharged. 40 MOTION Ms. Goldberg moves that the report of the Committee on Cary Lectures be received and placed on file and the Committee discharged. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously Rita Goldberg, Member of the Committee on Cary Lectures, presented information on past and upcoming Lectures and asked Members to keep an eye out for their upcoming flyer. 8:01 p.m. The Moderator called the Meeting open under Article 3 ARTICLE 3 APPOINTMENTS TO CARY LECTURE SERIES MOTION Mr. Pato moves that the Moderator appoint a committee of four to have the charge of the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Suzanna E. Cary for the current year. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. Mr Pato noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. 8:01 p.m. As there were no questions, the Moderator opened voting on Article 3 Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 3 - Can Lecture Series Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 168 0 2 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 8:04 p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Articles 32, 42, and 29 in that order Mr Pato moved to take up Articles 32, 42, and 29 Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. 8:05 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 32. ARTICLE 32 OLD SPRING STREET NAME CHANGE 41 MOTION Ms. Barry moves that the Town change the name of the portion of Spring Street shown as "Old Spring Street" on the map below from the intersection with Spring Street to the terminus of the roadway to "Old Spring Street." ode s4, ct SS. :Ss :Ss d33�-•reACiSTq�3 154 — .G� ±55 157 153 to 'S4 I55 L 42 8:06 p.m. John Livsey Town Engineer, presented information on the Article and noted that the Police and Fire Departments supported the change. 8:08 p.m. Ms. Barry noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. 8:09 p.m. Dean Fentini, 153 Spring St., questioned the legal ripple effects of changing the information and asked that no change be voted. 8.11 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on Article 32. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Annrove Article 32—Old Snrine Street Name Chance Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain I 132 17 20 MOTION CARRIES 8.15 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 42. ARTICLE 42 DIGITAL PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES (Citizen Petition) MOTION Ms. Hamilton moves that the Select Board be authorized to petition the Massachusetts General Court to enact legislation in substantially the form below and further that the Select Board be authorized to approve amendments to said legislation before its enactment by the General Court that are within the scope of the general objectives of this motion: "AN ACT ALLOWING`PRINT FREE'DIGITAL LEGAL NOTICES FOR THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON' Section 1 Purpose The purpose of this Act is to allow but not require, the Town of Lexington to satisfy legal notice requirements entirely by digital publication as voted necessary by its Select Board in light of the changing landscape of print newspaper businesses,particularly at the local level. Section 2. Means of Legal Notice Publication Notwithstanding section 13(b) of chapter 4 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, wherever the Town of Lexington, or any committee, department, board, commission, or officer thereof is to publish a legal notice in a newspaper or newspaper of general circulation, such requirement may be satisfied by one or more of the following means as authorized by local vote in Section 3 A. a newspaper of local or general circulation's print publication; B. a newspaper's website; C. websites reporting local news and opinion which satisfy all criteria for digital publication set forth in said section 13(b) of chapter 4 of the General Laws; D a statewide website that may be maintained as a repository for such notices; or 43 E. a town wide website that may be maintained as a repository for such notices. Section 3. Local Vote on Means of Publication A. For all legal notices to be issued by Town of Lexington committee, department, board, commission, or officer other than the School Committee, Lexington Public Schools, or a department or officer of the School Committee or Lexington Public Schools,the Select Board by majority vote shall determine at least two of the means of legal notice publication set forth in Section 2 to satisfy publication requirements. B. For all legal notices to be issued by the School Committee, Lexington Public Schools, or a department or officer of the School Committee or Lexington Public Schools, the School Committee by majority vote shall determine at least two of the means of legal notice publication set forth in Section 2 to satisfy publication requirements. C. The Select Board and School Committee may revisit their means of publication votes at their discretion and elect different means of publication from the options afforded under Section" 2" by majority vote. Section 3.This Act shall take effect upon passage. 8.16 p.m. Diane Pursley presented information on the Article. Mr. Pato noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Mr. Peters stated the unanimous recommendation of the Planning Board for the Article. Ms. Cuthbertson stated the unanimous support of the School Committee for the Article. 8.22 p.m. Jay Luker, Pct. 1 questioned whether there were issues in proving authenticity of when a notice was posted. Joe Pato, Select Board Chair, stated that the Select Board had not yet discussed the implementation as it would need to the Legislature, first. Mina Makarious, Town Counsel, noted that this was an issue to be discussed at that time, but that usually finding out when digital posting was easier to discover. He noted that when sending things to the newspaper, there was a time cycle and the posting had to be there by a certain date. 8:25 p.m. Dawn McKenna, Pct. 6, asked if the Town could choose to put on link to legal notices on their site. Mr Makarious said they could. Ms. McKenna noted that she was concerned about the possibility that each time a notice was done, the language that allows it could possibly also allow a change to the method. She asked whether the School Committee and Select Board could pick separate or different methods from each other Mr. Makarious agreed that they could. Ms. McKenna said that she was concerned about each entity doing something different and hoped that they could figure something out in collaboration. Ms. Pursley said that the Town had flexibility in the choices of posting. Mr Makarious noted that there was a relative independence of the School Committee from Town government and that if a bylaw 44 1 would require just the Select Board to choose the method, it could bring into question whether the School Committee could operate independently 8.30 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 8:44 p.m. Nancy Shephard, Pct. 4 called the question. 8.44 p.m. Sanjay Padaki raised a Point of Order that in the last paragraph the apostrophes were incorrect. Mr Makarious noted that there wasn't a need to take them out at that time as it seemed to be a typo. (Corrected version below) ARTICLE 42 DIGITAL PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES (Citizen Petition) MOTION Ms. Hamilton moves that the Select Board be authorized to petition the Massachusetts General Court to enact legislation in substantially the form below and further that the Select Board be authorized to approve amendments to said legislation before its enactment by the General Court that are within the scope of the general objectives of this motion: "AN ACT ALLOWING`PRINT FREE' DIGITAL LEGAL NOTICES FOR THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON' Section 1 Purpose The purpose of this Act is to allow but not require, the Town of Lexington to satisfy legal notice requirements entirely by digital publication as voted necessary by its Select Board in light of the changing landscape of print newspaper businesses,particularly at the local level. Section 2. Means of Legal Notice Publication Notwithstanding section 13(b) of chapter 4 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary wherever the Town of Lexington, or any committee, department, board, commission, or officer thereof is to publish a legal notice in a newspaper or newspaper of general circulation, such requirement may be satisfied by one or more of the following means as authorized by local vote in Section 3 A. a newspaper of local or general circulation's print publication; B. a newspaper's website; C. websites reporting local news and opinion which satisfy all criteria for digital publication set forth in said section 13(b) of chapter 4 of the General Laws; D a statewide website that may be maintained as a repository for such notices; or E. a town wide website that may be maintained as a repository for such notices. Section 3 Local Vote on Means of Publication A. For all legal notices to be issued by Town of Lexington committee, department, board, commission, or officer other than the School Committee, Lexington Public Schools, or a department or officer of the School Committee or Lexington Public Schools,the Select Board by majority vote shall determine at least two of the means of legal notice publication set forth 45 in Section 2 to satisfy publication requirements. B. For all legal notices to be issued by the School Committee, Lexington Public Schools, or a department or officer of the School Committee or Lexington Public Schools, the School Committee by majority vote shall determine at least two of the means of legal notice publication set forth in Section 2 to satisfy publication requirements. C. The Select Board and School Committee may revisit their means of publication votes at their discretion and elect different means of publication from the options afforded under Section 2 by majority vote. Section 4 This Act shall take effect upon passage. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: I Yes I No I Abstain I I 136 I 20 I 13 MOTION CARRIES 8.47 p.m. Ms. Pursley offered closing remarks on the Article. 8:49 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on Article 42. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Annrove Article 42—Digital Publication of Legal Notices (Citizens Petition) Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No I Abstain I 164 3 I 5 MOTION CARRIES 8:53 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 29 and noted that when it came time to vote,they would take separate votes on parts a and b. ARTICLE 29 AMEND THE GENERAL BYLAW-NOISE CONTROL Motion A. Mr Pato moves that the following sections of the Town's Noise Bylaw, Chapter 80 of the Code of the Town of Lexington be amended as follows (where struck through text is to be removed and bolded text is to be added). Sections of the Bylaw not provided below will not be amended. 1. Add the following definitions to § 80-3: Definitions: 46 BLAST HOLE DRILLING A technique whereby a hole is drilled into the surface of a rock,packed with explosive material and detonated. The aim of this technique is to induce cracks in the inner geology of surrounding rock, in order to remove rock and ledge. LEDGE WORK Ledge removal, rock breaking, percussive breaking, rock pounding, rock crushing, rock drilling or rock cutting. LEGAL HOLIDAYS All legal holidays recognized by the Commonwealth and those recognized by the Town of Lexington as identified on a list to be approved by the Select Board. PERCUSSIVE BREAKING or HAMMERING The breaking of rock, bedrock or ledge by repeated blows of a heavy bit or a chisel inside a casing pipe controlled by heavy equipment. ROCK BREAKING The removal of boulders or bedrock from land by drilling, blasting, percussive breaking, crushing, processing or splitting. 2. Amend §§80-4, 6, 7, and 8 as follows: Generation of excessive or unwarranted noise is prohibited,except as provided by §§ 80-5 and 808 of this by-law In addition, the following restrictions shall apply. A. Construction/private service/maintenance power equipment. (i) Contractors are permitted to operate tools or equipment used in construction,excluding blast hole including drilling or rock breaking demolition work, in a manner such that this operation creates J noise across a real property boundary that would disturb a reasonably prudent person only on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Such operation is not permitted on Sundays and legal holidays. (ii) Residents are permitted to operate tools or equipment used in construction, including excluding blast hole drilling or demolition-mak rock breaking, on their own property in a manner such that this operation creates noise across a real property boundary that would disturb a reasonably prudent person only on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays only between the hours of 9:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m. (iii) - .- -• . . - . -- _ - • - .- , Blasting and the use of powered equipment used in rock breakingof rock and pavement breaking, including but not limited to hydraulic or pneumatic hammering, by contractors and or residents is permitted on weekdays only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and is not permitted on Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Contractors and residents engaged in rock breaking or pavement breaking shall, in addition, be required to comply with all noise mitigation measures requirements in Section 80-8. § 80-6. Measurement of excessive or unwarranted noise. A. A determination that excessive or unwarranted noise is caused by a given noise source will be made in accordance with the definition of"noise level" in § 80-3 B. To determine if there is a noise violation on private property the noise measurements shall be made at the boundary of the abutting property in from which the offending sound source is located. To determine if there is a noise violation in public spaces, the noise measurements shall be made at any location a passerby might lawfully occupy 47 § 80-7 Enforcement and penalties. A. The Police, Fire, Health or Inspectional Services Departments, or any designee thereof, shall have power to enforce this by-law B. Any person who violates any provision of this bylaw, or who is the owner of property on which such violation occurs,shall be fined an amount not to exceed$30100per first violation,$400200 for the second violation,and$200300 for the third and each subsequent violation.Fines issued hereunder shall be issued in accordance with Chapter 1, § 1-6 of the General Bylaws. The imposition of a penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. § 80-8. Noise mitigation plan for construction. (i) A noise mitigation plan prepared by a credentialed noise mitigation consultant shall be required prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction projects in or adjacent to residentially zoned areas where: (a) The project entails rock removal with heavy machinery including ledge removal,rock breaking, percussive breaking rock pounding, rock crushing, rock drilling or rock cutting or other ledge work(collectively defined as "ledge work"); and (b) Ledge work activities are is anticipated to take place on more than seven days over the course of the project.; or (c) Based on the specific conditions of the project,the Building Commissioner determines that said project shall require a noise mitigation plan. (ii) A noise mitigation plan required under this § 80-8 shall, at a minimum, require portable sound barriers designed to reduce sound levels outside the barriers by at least 10 dB(A) surrounding and installed as close as practicable to the source of the noise, and to limit maximum noise levels to 85 dB(A)or less at the property line. These barriers must reduce construction noise to prevent noise injury to Town residents. A noise mitigation plan may require, at the discretion of the Building Commissioner, regular noise monitoring and reporting to the Building Commissioner.The obiective of this bylaw is to keen maximum noise levels under 85 dB(A) at the nronerty line. A noise mitigation plan shall include a site plan showing the site boundaries and the locations of nearby residents on all sides. The site plan shall also show the location of ledge to be removed and the locations of each proposed noise- producing equipment and its range of movement. (iii) In the event that a building permit is issued under the assumption that none of the § 80-8 provisions apply and it is discovered that such provisions do apply after the project begins, then no ledge work shall begin or continue until a noise mitigation plan is submitted and accepted in accordance with § 80-800. (iv) In the event that the builder does not submit or follow a specified noise mitigation plan, whether by using inadequate barriers,poor barrier installation, poor maintenance, failure to move them to a new work area on site, or any other problem, then work must cease until the issue is corrected. and-a A penalty of$50 per day may be assessed in accordance with provisions of § 80-7 for any days that ledge work took place without a plan or not in accordance with a submitted plan that complies with this chapter 48 (v) In addition to the general enforcement provisions of Chapter 80, the Building Department in conjunction with the Public Health Department shall have the power to enforce this section. MOTION B: That the following sections of the Town's Noise Bylaw Chapter 80 of the Code of the Town of Lexington be amended as follows (where . . . • • is to be removed and bolded text is to be added). Sections of the Bylaw not provided below will not be amended. Amend § 80-4 as follows: H. Landscaping 6) Effective March 15,2025 2026. the use of all gas-powered leaf blowers by commercial landscapers in the Town of Lexington shall be prohibited. Joe Pato, Select Board Chair, presented information on the Article. Eric Michelson, Appropriation Committee Member, noted that although no new resources were immediately needed, he wished to point out potential financial effects in the future as there were positions being added to carry out compliance. 9:03 p.m. Steve Kaufman, raised a Point of Order concerning the structure of debate as it would be J hard for someone who might wish to vote differently for each portion. The Moderator noted that after recommendations, if someone was in line for something at that time. it was only to debate Part A, and they would take up Part B separately Cindy Arens, Chair of the Sustainable Lexington Committee, read a statement that the Committee had sent to the Select Board regarding harmful levels of noise and noted that their group supported the change. 9.16 p.m. Matt Daggett, Pet, 2, moved the following Amendment to the Article. The Moderator noted that there would be 30 minutes allowed for discussion and debate on the Amendment. By substituting the following sections from part A of the motion, as follows: Replace §80-4A(i) with: Contractors are permitted to operate tools or equipment used in construction, excluding ledge work, in a manner such that this operation creates noise across a real property houndary that would disturb a reasonably prudent person only on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Such operation is not permitted on Sundays and legal holidays. Replace §80-4A(ii) with: Residents are permitted to operate tools or equipment used in construction, J excluding ledge work on their own property, in a manner such that this operation creates noise across a real property boundary that would disturb a reasonably prudent person only on weekdays between the hours of 49 7.00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Replace §80-4A(iii)with: Blasting and the use of powered equipment for ledge work and in the breaking of pavement, including but not limited to hydraulic or pneumatic hammers, by contractors and residents is permitted on weekdays only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and is not permitted on Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. In addition, contractors and residents shall be required to comply with all applicable noise mitigation measures and requirements as provided by §80-8 of this by-law Replace §80-8(ii) with. A noise mitigation plan required under this § 80-8 shall, at a minimum, require: (a) The use of portable sound barriers specifically designed for mitigating noise to reduce sound levels outside the barriers by at least 10 dB(A), surrounding and installed as close as practicable to the source of the noise. These barriers must reduce construction noise to prevent noise injury to Town residents. (b) That the maximum noise sound levels from all noise sources be under 85 dB(A) at the property line. (c) A site plan showing the site boundaries, the locations of proposed ledge work, the locations and range of movement of each proposed noise-producing equipment to be employed, and the locations of nearby residents on all sides of the site. (d) The use of specialized monitoring equipment for the measurement of noise as defined by § 80-6, to be collected throughout the periods defined by § 80-4A, unless waived by the Building Commissioner. Collected monitoring data and compliance reporting shall be made available to the Building Department at regular intervals or upon request. Replace §80-8(v) with: In addition to the general enforcement provisions of Chapter 80, the Building Department in conjunction with the Public Health Department shall have the power to enforce this section. Additionally, the Building or Public Health Department shall maintain a record of all complaints received regarding projects subject to noise mitigation plans, to include at a minimum, the date and nature of the complaint, a summary of the adjudication of the complaint, and any corrective or enforcement actions taken. 9:20 p.m. Recommendations: Mr Pato noted that there were 3 Select Board Members in favor, and 2 awaiting discussion. As there were no questions, the Moderator opened voting on the Amendment. Mr Michaelson asked that the Select Board give their final recommendations. Mr. Lucente noted that he was now a "yesvote. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared that: Motion to Amend Article 29—Amend General Bylaw-Noise Control—Part A Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain I 164 4 7 MOTION CARRIES 50 The Moderator noted that the Amended Motion was now the Main Motion on the floor Motion A. Mr Daggett moves that the following sections of the Town s Noise Bylaw, Chapter 80 of the Code of the Town of Lexington be amended as follows (where .. - is to be removed and bolded text is to be added). Sections of the Bylaw not provided below will not be amended. 3. Add the following definitions to § 80-3: Definitions: BLAST HOLE DRILLING A technique whereby a hole is drilled into the surface of a rock,packed with explosive material and detonated. The aim of this technique is to induce cracks in the inner geology of surrounding rock, in order to remove rock and ledge. LEDGE WORK Ledge removal, rock breaking, percussive breaking, rock pounding, rock crushing, rock drilling or rock cutting. LEGAL HOLIDAYS All legal holidays recognized by the Commonwealth and those recognized by the Town of Lexington as identified on a list to be approved by the Select Board. PERCUSSIVE BREAKING or HAMMERING The breaking of rock, bedrock or ledge by repeated blows of a heavy bit or a chisel inside a casing pipe controlled by heavy equipment. ROCK BREAKING The removal of boulders or bedrock from land by drilling, blasting, percussive breaking, crushing, processing or splitting. 4. Amend §§ 80-4, 6, 7, and 8 as follows: Generation of excessive or unwarranted noise is prohibited,except as provided by §§ 80-5 and 808 of this by-law In addition,the following restrictions shall apply A. Construction/private service/maintenance power equipment. (i) Contractors are permitted to operate tools or equipment used in construction, excluding ledge work. in a manner such that this operation creates noise across a real property boundary that would disturb a reasonably prudent person only on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Such operation is not permitted on Sundays and legal holidays. (ii) Residents are permitted to operate tools or equipment used in construction, excluding ledge work on their own property, in a manner such that this operation creates noise across a real property boundary that would disturb a reasonably prudent person only on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays only between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (iii)Blasting and the use of powered equipment for ledge work and in the breaking of pavement, including but not limited to hydraulic or pneumatic hammers, by contractors and residents is permitted on weekdays only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and is not permitted on Saturdays, Sundays,and legal holidays. In addition,contractors and residents shall be required 1 to comply with all applicable noise mitigation measures and requirements as provided by §80-8 of this by-law 51 § 80-6. Measurement of excessive or unwarranted noise. C. A determination that excessive or unwarranted noise is caused by a given noise source will be made in accordance with the definition of"noise level" in § 80-3. D To determine if there is a noise violation on private property the noise measurements shall be made at the boundary of the abutting property in from which the offending sound source is located. To determine if there is a noise violation in public spaces, the noise measurements shall be made at any location a passerby might lawfully occupy § 80-7 Enforcement and penalties. C. The Police, Fire, Health or Inspectional Services Departments, or any designee thereof, shall have power to enforce this by-law D Any person who violates any provision of this bylaw, or who is the owner of property on which such violation occurs, shall be fined an amount not to exceed$39100per first violation, $490200 for the second violation,and$200300 for the third and each subsequent violation.Fines issued hereunder shall be issued in accordance with Chapter 1, § 1-6 of the General Bylaws. The imposition of a penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. § 80-8. Noise mitigation plan for construction. (i) A noise mitigation plan required under this § 80-8 shall, at a minimum, require: (a)The use of portable sound barriers specifically designed for mitigating noise to reduce sound levels outside the barriers by at least 10 dB(A),surrounding and installed as close as practicable to the source of the noise. These barriers must reduce construction noise to prevent noise injury to Town residents. (b) That the maximum noise sound levels from all noise sources be under 85 dB(A) at the property line. (c) A site plan showing the site boundaries, the locations of proposed ledge work, the locations and range of movement of each proposed noise-producing equipment to be employed, and the locations of nearby residents on all sides of the site. (d) The use of specialized monitoring equipment for the measurement of noise as defined by § 80-6, to be collected throughout the periods defined by § 80-4A, unless waived by the Building Commissioner Collected monitoring data and compliance reporting shall be made available to the Building Department at regular intervals or upon request. (ii) A noise mitigation plan required under this § 80-8 shall, at a minimum, require portable sound barriers designed to reduce sound levels outside the barriers by at least 10 dB(A)surrounding and installed as close as practicable to the source of the noise,and to limit maximum noise levels to 85 dB(A)or less at the property line. These barriers must reduce construction noise to prevent noise injury to Town residents. A noise mitigation plan may require, at the discretion of the Building Commissioner, regular noise monitoring and reporting to the Building Commissioner.The obiectivc of this bylaw is to keen maximum noise levels undcr 85 dB(A) at the nronortv line. A noise mitigation plan shall include a site plan showing the site boundaries and the locations of nearby residents on all sides. The site plan shall also show the location of ledge to be removed and the locations of each proposed noise- producing equipment and its range of movement. (iii) In the event that a building permit is issued under the assumption that none of the § 80-8 provisions 52 apply and it is discovered that such provisions do apply after the project begins, then no ledge work shall begin or continue until a noise mitigation plan is submitted and accepted in accordance with § 80-8(ii). (iv) In the event that the builder does not submit or follow a specified noise mitigation plan. whether by using inadequate barriers, poor barrier installation, poor maintenance, failure to move them to a new work arca on site, or any other problem, then work must cease until the issue is corrected. ara A penalty of$50 per day may be assessed in accordance with provisions of § 80-7 for any days that ledge work took place without a plan or not in accordance with a submitted plan that complies with this chapter (v) In addition to the general enforcement provisions of Chapter 80, the Building Department in conjunction with the Public Health Department shall have the power to enforce this section. Additionally, the Building or Public Health Department shall maintain a record of all complaints received regarding projects subject to noise mitigation plans, to include at a minimum, the date and nature of the complaint, a summary of the adjudication of the complaint, and any corrective or enforcement actions taken. MOTION B: That the following sections of the Town s Noise Bylaw Chapter 80 of the Code of the Town of Lexington be amended as follows (where-struck through text is to he removed and bolded text is to be added). Sections of the Bylaw not provided below will not be amended. Amend § 80-4 as follows: —J H. Landscaping 6) Effective March 15 2-023 2026, the use of all gas-powered leaf blowers by commercial landscapers in the Town of Lexington shall be prohibited. The Moderator noted they would now vote on 29a. as Amended. 9:26 p.m. Bob Avallone, Pct. 8, raised a Point of Order, stating he would like an updated vote of the Select Board at this time. It was noted that they were now 3 in favor, 2 abstaining. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 29 as Amended —Amend General Bylaw -Noise Control —Part A Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain I 166 4 4 MOTION CARRIES (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 25, 2024,posted July 30, 2024) J 9'30 p.m. The Moderator opened Part B of the Motion. 9:31 p.m. Meeting Members discussed this portion of the Motion. 53 10.13 p.m. Philip Hamilton, Pct. 7, called the question. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain 119 35 13 MOTION CARRIES 10.17 p.m. Sanjay Padaki raised a Point of Order and asked for the final Select Board vote. Mr. Pato stated that their final vote was 3 in favor 2 opposed. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Anorove Article 29—Amend General Bylaw -Noise Control—Part B Fails by a vote of: Yes No Abstain I 69 96 3 MOTION FAILS 10:21 p.m. The Moderator asked for a Motion to Adjourn. Joe Pato, Select Board Chair, Motioned to Adjourn the Annual Town Meeting to 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday March 20, 2024, such meeting to be held at the Margery Milne Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation. The Moderator declared that Motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the Meeting adjourned. March 20,2024 Adjourned Session of the 2024 Annual Town Meetin¢ Moderator Deborah Brown called the second session of 2024 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7.31 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Margery Milne Battin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation, a quorum in excess of 100 members was present (153). The Moderator reminded Members participating remotely to mute themselves while on the Portal. She then explained seating and parliamentary procedure for the evening. The Moderator gave notice of quorum at 7.36 p.m. and stated that she would leave the Portal open while more Members came into the Hall. The Moderator called a brief recess to turn the floor over to Joe Pato. He acknowledged that Jim Malloy would be retiring in the Fall after serving the Town for 6 years and wanted to note his dedicated service and exemplary career. He thanked Mr Malloy and offered his congratulations. The Meeting Members offered Mr. Malloy a standing ovation for his dedication and leadership. 54 7.38 p.m. The Moderator called the Meeting back open under Article 2. j ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES c. Report of the Town Manager MOTION Mr Pato moves that the report of the Town Manager be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously 7.39 p.m. Jim Malloy Town Manager, presented information on the Town Managers Report, including information on the Capital Stabilization Fund and the overall budget, including program improvements. 7:54 p.m. The Moderator called a brief recess to hear Mr Malloy s remarks. Mr Malloy then introduced new staff members to the Town along with the Senior Management Team. 7:58 p.m. The Moderator called the Meeting back to order The Moderator noted that they would continue the Meeting under Article 2. ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES i. Reports of the Superintendent of Minuteman Regional Technical High School MOTION Ms. Crocker moves that the reports of the Superintendent of Schools be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously Ms. Crocker introduced Ms. Sharon Musto,the Lexington Representative to the Minuteman School Committee. Ms. Musto noted that Nikki Andrade, School Business Manager, was available after the presentation in order to answer any questions. A presentation regarding the Article took place and Members questioned Ms. Andrade and Ms. Musto on various topics with the school and enrollment quotas. 8.18 p.m. The Moderator stated that the Meeting remained open under Article 2. ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES d. Report of the Superintendent of Schools MOTION Ms. Cuthbertson moves that the report of the Superintendent of Schools be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously Dr. Julie Hackett presented information on the School budget and explained the revenue allocation process. 8.28 p.m. The Moderator stated that the Meeting remained open under Article 2. ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES e. Reports of the Appropriation Committee MOTION Mr. Parker moves that the reports of the Appropriation Committee be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously 55 ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES £ Reports of the Capital Expenditures Committee MOTION Mr. Lamb moves that the reports of the Capital Expenditures Committee be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously 8.29 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting on the Consent Agenda. She noted that these were motions that had the unanimous support of the Select Board, Appropriation Committee, and Capital Expenditures Committee (where relevant) and any other relevant Boards such as the School Committee (as appropriate), Planning Board(as appropriate) and the Community Preservation Committee (as appropriate). She noted that 'as appropriate"meant under their purview The Moderator noted that these boards and committees had also unanimously approved these items' inclusion on a consent agenda that will be passed with a single vote,with no presentations at Town Meeting and no debate. She further stated, however,that she would allow questions, and that if 10 or more members wish to remove an item from the Consent agenda for separate consideration, she would do so. She noted that the required vote quantum was 2/3 as some items required borrowing to appropriation from stabilization funds, or authorizing eminent domain. f Consent Agenda 1 ARTICLE 6 APPROPRIATE FOR SENIOR SERVICES MOTION That the Town appropriate $15,000 for the purpose of conducting the Senior Service Tax Work-Off Program, to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; and that to meet this appropriation, $15,000 be appropriated from the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance. ARTICLE 10 APPROPRIATE FOR THE FY2025 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS MOTION That the Town hear and act on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the FY2025 Community Preservation budget and, pursuant to the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee, take the following actions: b) That $20,000 be appropriated for Archives and Records Management, and to meet this appropriation $20,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; j) That $681,200 be appropriated for CPA Debt Service and related costs, and to meet this appropriation $681,200 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; and k) That $150,000 be appropriated for Administrative Expenses and all other necessary and proper expenses of the Community Preservation Committee for FY2025 and to meet this appropriation $150,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund. 56 ARTICLE 11 APPROPRIATE FOR RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECTS —I MOTION That $110,000 be appropriated for Pine Meadows Golf Course improvements, and all incidental costs related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation $110,000 be appropriated from Recreation Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings. ARTICLE 12 APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT MOTION That the following amounts be appropriated for the following municipal capital improvements and that each amount be appropriated as follows. a) Transportation Mitigation - $100,000 for the Transportation Safety Group for certain traffic, pedestrian and bike safety improvements, including the design and construction of smaller scale safety related projects and education programs related to alternative transportation and bike safety and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $13,234 be appropriated from the Transportation Network Company Special Revenue Fund and $86,766 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; c) Ambulance Replacement - $502.000 for the replacement of an ambulance. and that to meet this appropriation $125,000 be appropriated from the Ambulance Stabilization Fund and $377,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; d) Equipment Replacement $1,920,000 for the cost of equipment for the Department of Public Works and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, $1,215,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance, $125,000 be appropriated from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings, $260,000 be appropriated from Wastewater Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings. and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is authorized to borrow$320,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority e) Sidewalk Improvements $800,000 for rebuilding and repaving existing sidewalks, and all incidental costs related thereto, and to take by cminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor: and that to meet this appropriation $800,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; f) Hydrant Replacement- $150,000 for the replacement of fire hydrants and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $75,000 be appropriated from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings, and $75,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; g) Townwide Signalization Improvements - $50,000 for a signalization inventory and compliance study, and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $50,000 be appropriated from the Genera] Fund unreserved fund balance; h) Stormwater Management Program - $1,350.000 for general stormwater management, including watershed storm management projects, constructing and reconstructing storm drains or other projects to achieve NPDES compliance, and the repair and replacement of culverts; and to authorize the Select Board to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and all incidental costs related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation $1,350,000 he appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; 57 r-^ j) Public Parking Lot Improvement Design - $15.000 for redesign of the Town's public parking lots, and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $15,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; k) Network Core Equipment Replacement $550,000 to replace aging equipment at the core or head end of the Town network, and that to meet this appropriation $550,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; 1) Municipal Technology Improvement Program-$550,000 for the purchase and installation of server equipment, critical hardware and components, and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $550,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; m) Network Redundancy and Improvement Plan - $998,500 to build a stand-alone fiber network for town computing and communications,and all the incidental costs thereto,and to authorize the Select Board to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and that to meet this appropriation $998,500 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; n) Network Technology Improvements $161,000 to replace end-of-life network-related equipment, including WiFi access points and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $161,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; o) Scanning Electronic Document Management $110,000 to scan existing paper documents into the Town's document management systems, and all costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $110,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; q) Street Improvements $2,707,321 for road reconstruction, repairs and resurfacing and all incidental costs related thereto, and to authorize the Select Board to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and that to meet this appropriation $2,707,321 be raised in the tax levy, and authorize the Town to accept and expend any additional funds provided or to be provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. ARTICLE 13 APPROPRIATE FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS MOTION That the Select Board be authorized to make water distribution system improvements, including the installation of new water mains and replacement or cleaning and lining of existing water mains and stand pipes,conducting engineering studies and the purchase and installation of equipment in connection therewith, and pay all incidental costs related thereto, in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Select Board may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate $2,288,900 for such distribution systems improvements; and that to meet this appropriation, $1,000,000 be raised through water user fees, and$1,288,900 be appropriated from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings. ARTICLE 14 APPROPRIATE FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS MOTION That the following be authorized, and that the following amounts be appropriated for the following capital improvements and that each amount be raised as indicated: 58 (a) the Select Board be authorized to install sanitary sewer mains and sewerage systems and replacements thereof, and pay all incidental costs related thereto, in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Select Board may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897 as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of$1,061,210; and that to meet this appropriation, $500,000 shall be raised through wastewater user fees,and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, be authorized to borrow$561,210 pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 8(4)or any other enabling authority• and further that the Treasurer,with the approval of the Select Board, be authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or security agreement; and (b) that$50,000 be appropriated for an evaluation of the Town's sewer pump stations and for an update of the asset management plan for sewer pump stations, and all incidental costs related thereto, and to raise such amount $50,000 be appropriated from Wastewater Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings. ARTICLE 15 APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT MOTION. That $1,323,050 be appropriated for maintaining and upgrading the Lexington Public Schools technology systems. including the acquisition of new equipment and software in connection therewith, and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $1,323,050 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance. ARTICLE 16 APPROPRIATE FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES CAPITAL PROJECTS MOTION. That the following amounts be appropriated for the following capital improvements to public facilities and that each amount be raised as follows: a) Public Facilities Bid Documents -$125,000 for professional services to produce design development, construction documents, and bid administration services for capital projects and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $125,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance: b) Public Facilities Interior Finishes $450,000 for interior finishes in municipal and school buildings, and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $219,345 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance, and $230,655 be raised in the tax levy c) School Paving and Sidewalks $265,000 for school paving and sidewalk improvement programs, including traffic safety improvements, and all incidental costs related thereto, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and that to meet this appropriation $265,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; and 59 d) Public Facilities Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Replacements - $4,015,000 for replacement of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and related components and systems that have exceeded their useful life, and all incidental costs related thereto,that to meet this appropriation $3,265,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance, and $750,000 be raised in the tax levy ARTICLE 17 APPROPRIATE TO POST EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LIABILITY FUND MOTION That$2,033,375 be appropriated to the town of Lexington Post Employment Insurance Liability Fund established pursuant to Chapter 317 of the Acts of 2002, and that to meet this appropriation, $3,045 be appropriated from Water Fund receipts, $609 be appropriated from Wastewater Fund receipts, $32,270 be raised in the tax levy, and $1,997 451 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance. ARTICLE 20 APPROPRIATE FOR PRIOR YEARS' UNPAID BILLS MOTION That this article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 22 APPROPRIATE FOR AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS MOTION That this article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 28 SELECT BOARD TO ACCEPT EASEMENTS MOTION That, until July 1, 2024, the Select Board be authorized to acquire on behalf of the Town easements for the following purposes: roads, sidewalks, vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian access or passage,water,drainage and other utilities,where such easements are acquired at no cost to the Town and are required pursuant to a land use permit, site plan review, or memorandum of understanding. ARTICLE 30 PROHIBITION OF SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS (Citizen Petition) MOTION. That this article will be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 44 AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS—CHAPTER 100 PUBLIC WAYS AND PLACES (Citizen Petition) MOTION That this article be indefinitely postponed ARTICLE 53 AMEND ZONING MAP -507 BEDFORD STREET (Owner Petition) MOTION: That this article be referred to the Planning Board. ARTICLE 54 AMEND ZONING MAP - 509 BEDFORD STREET (Owner Petition) MOTION. That this article be referred to the Planning Board. f 8.32 p.m. Laura Swain, Pct. 2, raised a Point of Order, and asked that 12j be moved from the Consent Agenda. The Moderator noted that at least 10 people had stood, so it would be removed. 60 8:46 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Consent Agenda and reminded the Members that this required a 2/3 vote. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Anorove Consent Agenda, exceatine 12i Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain 166 0 I 2 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 8:49 P.M. Delanot Bastien, raised a Point of Order but was unavailable when called upon by the Moderator The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 4 ARTICLE 4 APPROPRIATE FY2025 OPERATING BUDGET MOTION Mr. Pato moves that the following amounts be appropriated for the ensuing fiscal year and raised in the tax levy or from general revenues of the Town, except where a transfer or other source is indicated. they shall he provided by such transfer or other source. Program 1000h Education Personal Services $ 120,852,942 Expenses $ 19,655,425 Total Line Item 1100. Lexington Public Schools $ 140,508.367 1200 Regional Schools $ 3,406,395 Program 2000• Shared Expenses 2110 Contributory Retirement $ 10,743,076 2130 Employee Benefits (Health/Dental/Life/Medicare) $ 37 478,895 2140 Unemployment $ 200.000 2150 Workers' Comp.(MGL Ch. 40, Sec. 13A&13C, Ch. 41 Sec. 111F)* $ 500,000 2210 Property & Liability Insurance $ 1 140,800 2220 Uninsured Losses (MGL Ch. 40, Sec. 13)* $ 200.000 2310 Solar Producer Payments $ 390,000 2400 Debt Service 2410 Payment on Funded Debt $ 4,290,400 2420 Interest on Funded Debt $ 1,202,976 2430 Temporary Borrowing $ 629,976 2510 Reserve Fund $ 850,000 2600 Facilities $ 14,565,854 J Program 3000. Public Works 3100-3500 DPW Personal Services $ 5,235,820 61 r- 3100-3500 DPW Expenses (including municipal & school refuse & recycling) $ 7.884.124 Program 4000: Public Safety 4100 Law Enforcement Personal Services $ 8,333,126 4100 Law Enforcement Expenses $ 1,203,197 4200 Fire Personal Services $ 8,402,956 4200 Fire Expenses $ 886.944 Program 5000: Culture & Recreation 5100 Library Personal Services $ 2,748,471 5100 Library Expenses $ 712,094 Program 6000: Human Services and Health 6100-6200 Human Services Personal Services $ 750,616 6100-6200 Human Services Expenses $ 763,323 6500 Health Personal Services $ 458,098 6500 Health Expenses $ 87,050 Program 7000• Land Use. llousing and Development I 7100-7400 Land Use, Housing and Development Personal Services $ 2,055,655 7100-7400 Land Use, Housing and Development Expenses $ 386,951 Program 8000- General Government 8110 Select Board Personal Services $ 156,709 8110 Select Board Expenses $ 128,013 8120 Legal $ 375,000 8130 Town Report $ 13.688 8140 PEG $ 715,224 8210-8220 Town Manager Personal Services $ 1,129,878 8210-8220 Town Manager Expenses $ 414,962 8230 Salary Transfer Account(MGL Ch.40, Sec 13D)* $ 294.179 and Further that Line 8230 is to be transferred by the Select Board for contractual settlements within departments upon recommendation of the Town Manager 8310 Financial Committees $ 8,676 8320 Misc. Boards and Committees $ 10.500 8330 Town Celebrations Committee $ 53,734 8400 Finance Personal Services $ 1,636,918 8400 Finance Expenses $ 510,260 8500 Town Clerk Personal Services $ 554,770 8500 Town Clerk Expenses $ 126,049 8600 Innovation & Technology Personal Services $ 851,591 8600 Innovation& Technology Expenses $ 2,272,584 Note. Asterisk denotes a Continuing Balance Account. 62 and that the Town transfer the following sums to meet, in part, appropriations made at this Town Meeting: $ 400,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance/Free Cash for line item 2110; $ 32,270 from the Health Claims Trust Fund for line item 2130; $ 646.214 from the PEG Access Special Revenue Fund for line items 2130. 2600 and 8140; $ 1,000 from the Betterments Fund for line items 2410, 2420 and 2430; $ 123,000 from the Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund for line items 2410, 2420 and 2430; $ 50.000 from the Visitors Center Stabilization Fund for line items 2410, 2420 and 2430; $ 250,000 from the Parking Meter Fund for line item 4100; $ 171,000 from the Transportation Demand Management/Public Transportation Stabilization Fund for line items 6100-6200 and 7100-7400- $ 6,495 from Unreserved Fund Balance/Free Cash: $ 968,301 from the Water Enterprise Fund; $ 596,525 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund; and $ 308,991 from the Recreation Enterprise Fund. Mr. Pato noted that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Ms. Cuthbertson stated the unanimous recommendation of the School Committee for the Article. Mr. Osborne noted that the Appropriation Committee recommended the Article with a vote of 8-0. Meeting members referred questions to Dr. Hackett regarding the School's budget. 9'43 p.m. The Moderator read through the different line items and then opened voting on the Article. She noted that a 2/3 vote was required for stabilization funds. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 4 Appropriate FY 2025 Operating Budget Adopted by a vote of: I Yes I No Abstain I 169 1 I l MOTION CARRIES WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS 9.45 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 5 ARTICLE 5 APPROPRIATE FY2025 ENTERPRISE FUNDS BUDGETS MOTION. a) That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Water Division of the Department of Public Works during fiscal year 2025 under the provisions of 1 M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F1/2. 63 Personal Services $971,418 Expenses $614,400 Debt Service $1,386,157 MWRA Assessment $10.277.096 Total $13,249,071 Said sums to be funded from water receipts. b) That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Wastewater (Sewer)Division of the Department of Public Works during fiscal year 2025 under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F1/4. Personal Services $464,858 Expenses $536,400 Debt Service $1,592,858 MWRA Assessment $10.284.483 Total $12,878,599 Said sums to be funded from wastewater receipts. f c) That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Recreation and Community Programs Department during fiscal year 2025 under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F1/4. Personal Services $1,824,916 Expenses $1.579 751_ Total $3,404,667 Said sums to be funded from recreation receipts, except that$375,000 shall be funded from recreation retained earnings, and $272,708 shall be raised in the tax levy Recommendations: Mr. Lucente stated that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr Bartenstein stated the unanimous recommendation of the Appropriation Committee for approval of the Article. 945 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 5 As there were no questions, the Moderator opened voting under Article 5 64 Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 5 Appropriate FY 2025 Enterprise Fund Budeet Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No I Abstain I 165 0 1 j MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 9:52 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 7 ARTICLE 7 SUSTAINABLE CAPITAL PROJECTS MOTION Mr Sandeen moves that the following amounts be appropriated for the following capital improvements and that each amount be raised as follows: a) that $30.000 be appropriated for a solar assessment at Lincoln Fields to determine the feasibility of installing a solar canopy and related systems, and all costs incidental or related thereto, and to meet this appropriation $30,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; and b) that $35.000 for the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations, and all costs incidental or related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $35,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance. Maggie Pcard, Sustainability Officer, presented information on the Article. Recommendations: Mr Sandeen noted the unanimous recommendation of the Select Board in support of passage of the Article. Mr Lamb said that the Capital Expenditure Committee unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr Ahuja stated that the Appropriations Committee was unanimously in support of passage of the Article. Meeting members discussed the Article. 10:08 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. 1 65 Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 7 Appropriate Sustainable Capital Proiccts Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain I 163 1 1 MOTION CARRIES 10:10 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 8. ARTICLE 8 ACCEPT TUCKER AVE (Westernmost portion) MOTION Mr Lucente moves to establish as a Town way and accept the layout as a Town way Tucker Avenue from Carville Avenue. a distance of 300 feet.more or less. easterly to the existing accepted portion of Tucker Avenue, as laid out by the Select Board and shown upon a plan dated February 1 2024 on file in the office of the Town Clerk,to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain,purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in the land necessary therefor: and to appropriate $30.000 for such acquisition and the construction of a public road and related facilities and improvements in the layout of Tucker Avenue, and for the payment all incidental costs related thereto.with all or a portion of the costs subject to the assessment of betterments by the Select Board; and to raise such amount $30,000 be appropriated from the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance. 10:11 p.m. John Livesy Town Engineer. presented information on the Article. Recommendations: Mr Lucente noted that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr Parker noted the unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee. Mr Lamb stated the unanimous by the Capital Expenditures Committee for the Article. Mr Peters said that the Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of the Article. 10.13 p.m. As there were no questions, the Moderator opened voting on the Article. She noted that a 2/3 vote was required for authorizing eminent domain. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 8 Accent Tucker Ave (westernmost portion) Adopted by a vote of: I Yes I No I Abstain 162 1 0 1 1 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY AND WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS 66 10:16 PM The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 9 ARTICLE 9 ESTABLISH AND CONTINUE DEPARTMENTAL REVOLVING FUNDS MOTION. Mr. Lucente moves that the Town authorize the following revolving fund limits pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 44, Section 53E1/4. and Chapter 110 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, for Fiscal Year 2025 beginning July 1, 2024. as follows: FUNDS REQUESTED- Program or Purpose for Revolving Funds FY2025 Authorization School Bus Transportation $1 150,0001 Building Rental Revolving Fund $635,0001 Lexington Tree Fund 1 $120.0001 DPW Burial Containers $60,0001 DPW Compost Operations 1 $875,0001 Minuteman Household l lazardous Waste $250,000 Program Senior Services $75,0001 J Residential Engineering Review $57,6001 1 Health Programs $110,0001 Lab Animal Permit Applications/Inspections $40,0001 Tourism $558,0001 Refuse and Recycling Collection $01 Michael Boudett, Precinct 4 raised a Point of Order and asked for clarification about Article 12j. The Moderator noted that although it had been pulled out of the Consent Agenda, it did not need to be dealt with that evening. Recommendations. Mr. Lucente stated that the Select Board was unanimous in recommending the Article. Mr. Bartenstein stated the Appropriation Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Ms. Cuthhertson noted that the School Committee unanimously supported the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 9 Departmental Revolving Funds 67 P Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain I 162 0 1 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 10:21 p.m. The Moderator requested a Motion to Adjourn. Joe Pato, Select Board Chair, Motioned to Adjourn the Annual Town Meeting to 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 2024, such meeting to be held at the Margery Milne Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation. The Moderator declared that Motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the Meeting adjourned. March 27 2024 Adjourned Session of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Moderator Deborah Brown called the third session of 2024 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 2024, at the Margery Milne Battin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation, a quorum in excess of 100 members was present(150). The Moderator reminded Members to ensure that their settings should reflect as to whether they were in person or remote in the Portal. The Moderator gave notice of quorum at 7.35 p.m. and stated that she would leave the Portal open while more Members came into the Hall. 7.35 p.m. The Moderator called the Meeting open under Article 2. Janet Perry Precinct 9, noted that she was in attendance, but her tablet wasn't working. The Moderator requested that the Clerk note this for the record. ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES a. Renort of the Community Preservation Committee MOTION• Ms. Fenollosa moves that the report of the Community Preservation Committee be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously Ms. Fenollosa presented a brief overview of Article 10 projects. 7 42 p.m. The Moderator called the Meeting open under Article 10 and noted that 10b, 10j, and 10k had already passed as part of the Consent Agenda and that each item would be voted individually in the order of 10a; 10f; 10c (athletic fields); 10d; 10c (hard court surfaces); 10g, 10h, 10i. ARTICLE 10 APPROPRIATE FOR THE FY2025 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS 68 MOTION: Ms. Fenollosa moves that the Town hear and act on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the FY2025 Community Preservation budget and, pursuant to the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee, take the following actions. Ms. Fenollosa noted that the Community Preservation Committee had voted unanimously in support of each of the Articles, with the exception of 10f in which the vote was 7 in favor 2 opposed. That the Town reserve for appropriation the following amounts from estimated FY2025 receipts as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee: 1 $804,000 for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space; 2. $804,000 for the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources; 3 $804,000 for the acquisition,creation, preservation and support of community housing; and 4. $5,628,000 to the Unbudgeted Reserve. And further, that the Town make appropriations from the Community Preservation Fund and other sources as follows: a) That $4,000,000 be appropriated for the Cary Memorial Library Renovation, and to meet this appropriation$200,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.$1,216,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund, $884,000 be appropriated from the Undesignated Fund Balance of the Community Preservation Fund, and that the Treasurer. with the approval of the Select Board. is authorized to borrow $1 700,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 7(1), or any other enabling authority; Johnson Roberts Architecture presented information on the Project for the Library Renovation. Recommendations: Ms. Barry said the Select Board unanimously supported the Project. Mr Lamb noted that Capital Expense Committee unanimously supported 10a, c, d, e, f, g, h, i. Mr Michelson said that the Appropriation Committee approved the Articles 10a, c, e, f, g, h, i by a vote of 8-0. He noted that l0d should be called separately Ms. Cuthbertson stated that the School Committee unanimously supported 10a. Ms. Buckley said that the Commission on Disability was unanimously in support of 10a. Meeting Members discussed the Article. 8:15 p.m. The Moderator noted that the vote required a 2/3 majority to pass due to borrowing. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Anurove Article 10a: Can, Memorial Library Renovation 69 Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 161 1 3 1 MOTION CARRIES WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS 8.22 p.m. The Moderator noted that the overall Operating Budget needed to be approved before moving forward with each Article. Motion to Annrove Article 10 CPC Oneratine Budeet That the Town reserve for appropriation the following amounts from estimated FY2025 receipts as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee: 1. $804.000 for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space; 2. $804,000 for the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources; 3 $804,000 for the acquisition, creation, preservation and support of community housing; and r-- 4 $5,628,000 to the Unbudgeted Reserve. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Annrove Article 10 CPC Ooeratine Budeet Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No I Abstain I 159 0 I 2 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 8:23 p.m. The Moderator stated that she would turn the gavel over to Deputy Town Moderator Tom Diaz to take up the next portion of the Meeting. Jay Luker raised a Point of Information regarding how the vote had taken place as some items were done during the Consent Agenda. Mr. Makarious noted that as the votes are not official until the close of the Meeting,they needed to balance out. Moderator Diaz opened the Meeting under Article 10f. f) That $1,810,000 be appropriated for Lincoln Park Field Improvements, and to meet this appropriation $1,145,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Town of Lexington Motion 2024 Annual Town Meeting 1 Community Preservation Fund and $665,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; Christian Boutwell, Vice-Chair of the Recreation Committee, presented information on the Article. 70 Recommendations: Mr Sandeen stated that the Select Board supported the Article by a vote 4-1 Mr Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr. Michelson stated that the Appropriations Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Ms. Cuthbertson stated that the School Committee had voted 5-0 on 10f, I Od, and 10c in support of those Articles. Members discussed the possibility of PFAS in the turf as well as using natural turf rather than artificial and how that might impact usage of the field. Deborah Strod, Pct. 6, asked for the minority opinion from the Select Board. Mr Sandeen stated that he was the Member who took a position against the Motion, and that while he appreciated the many months of work done by many departments and groups he was concerned about PFAS in the turf as well as the prohibition of MGL 44B:5B2 prohibits CPA funds for artificial turf and while he understands that installation might be allowed, he also noted that in a recent court judgment, a Town was unallowed this use in 2021 9.13 p.m. Scott Burson, Pct. 9, called the question. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 101 56 14 I MOTION CARRIES 9.17 p.m. Mr. Boutwell declined any final comments. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. 918 p.m. Carolyn Kosnoff noted a Point of Information that the vote on screen was not the correct amount for the entire vote ($1 145,000) and only represented the CPA portion of the vote but the vote included two pieces of funding which included an amount from the General Fund. The total appropriation was $1,810,000, of which $1 145,000 was from the unbudgeted reserve of the Community Preservation Fund and $665,000 from unreserved General Fund balance. Mr. Makarious, Town Counsel, noted that as long as the amount was clear to the Meeting and as it was printed in the Motion, it would be acceptable. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared that: 71 r Motion to Approve Article 10f: Park Field Improvements Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 116 41 13 MOTION CARRIES 9:21 p.m. The Moderator opened the meeting under Article 10c. c) That $545,000 be appropriated for Park Improvements — Athletic Fields — Bowman School, and to meet this appropriation$545,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; Lisa O'Brien, Recreation Committee Member,presented information on the Article Recommendations: Mr Sandeen noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr Michelson stated that the Appropriations Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Ms. Cuthbertson stated that the School Committee had voted unanimously in support of the Article. Victoria Buckley stated that the Commission on Disability was unanimously in support of the Article. 9:27 p.m. Mark Anderson, Precinct 9 served Notice of Reconsideration on Article 10f. The Moderator noted that it was timely and duly noted. 9:31 p.m. Mr Boutwell declined final comments. 9:32 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 10c: Athletic Fields—Bowman School Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 163 0 3 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY r— i 9:34 p.m. The Moderator opened the meeting under Article 10d 72 d) That $160,000 be appropriated for Lincoln Park Fitness Stations Equipment; and to meet this appropriation $160,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; Recommendations. Mr Sandcen noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr Parker stated that the Appropriations Committee had been "pending but as of this evening, the Committee unanimously recommended approval of the Article. Ms. Cuthbertson stated that the School Committee had voted unanimously in support of the Article, Ms. Buckley stated that the Commission on Disability accepted the Article. 9:50 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article (majority) Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Aoorove Article 10d: Lincoln Park Fitness Stations Eauinment Adopted by a vote of: Yes I No I Abstain 151 I 7 I 7 MOTION CARRIES 9:53 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 10e. e) That $492,000 be appropriated for Park Improvements —Yard Court Surfaces—Valley Rd, and to meet this appropriation $492,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; Lisa O'Brien presented information on the Article. Recommendations: Mr Sandcen noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Mr Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr. Michelson stated that the Appropriations Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Victoria Buckley stated that the Commission on Disability was unanimously in support of the Article. 73 9:59 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article (majority) Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 10e: Park Improvements—Hard Court Surfaces—Valley Road Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain 159 0 5 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 10.00 p.m. Moderator Diaz transferred the gavel back to Moderator Brown. 10:00 p.m. The Moderator checked in with Ms. Fenollosa to ask if they should continue, and when agreed, the Moderator opened the Meeting under Article lOg g) That$482,365 be appropriated for LexHAB Affordable Housing Support, Restoration, Preservation, and Decarbonization, and to meet this appropriation $482,365 be appropriated from the Community Housing Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; Sarah Morrison, Executive Director of LEXHAB, presented information on the Article. Recommendations: Mr Sandeen noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr. Michelson stated that the Appropriations Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. 10:21 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 102: LexHab Support. Restoration.Preservation and Decarbonization Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No I Abstain 157 1 I 2 MOTION CARRIES 10:23 p.m. The Moderator indicated that l0i would be opened on another evening as the proponents had planned to be there. The Moderator then opened the Meeting under Article 10h. 74 h) That$100,000 be appropriated for Lexington Housing Authority Exterior Preservation. and to meet this appropriation $100,000 be appropriated from the Community Housing Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; Recommendations. Mr. Sandeen noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr. Michelson stated that the Appropriations Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. 10:25 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 10h: Housine Authority Exterior Preservation Adopted by a vote of: I Yes I No Abstain 157 0 2 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 10:26 p.m. The Moderator asked for a Motion to Adjourn. Joe Pato, Select Board Chair, Motioned to Adjourn the Annual Town Meeting to 7.30 p.m. on Monday April 1 2024, such meeting to be held at the Margery Milne Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation. The Moderator declared that Motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the Meeting adjourned. April 1, 2024 Adinurned Session of the 2024 Annual Town Meetine Moderator Deborah Brown called the fourth session of 2024 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7.30 p.m. on Monday April 1 2024, at the Margery Milne Battin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation, a quorum in excess of 100 members was present (157). The Moderator opened voting attendance in the Portal. The Moderator gave notice of quorum at 7:34 p.m. and stated that she would leave the Portal open while more Members came into the Hall, 7.35 p.m. The Moderator called the Meeting open under Article 2. H j 75 fl ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES g. Report of the Select Board MOTION Mr. Pato moves that the report of the Select Board be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously 7.35 p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Articles 25, 26, and 27, in that order. Mr Pato moved to take up Articles 25, 26, and 27 Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 25 ARTICLE 25 PINE MEADOWS CLUBHOUSE RENOVATION MOTION Ms. Barry moves that the Town appropriate $2,575,000 for the renovation of the Pine Meadows Clubhouse building, including design, engineering, architectural services, construction, purchase and installation of original equipment, including photovoltaic panels, furnishings, site improvements, and all costs incidental or related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, be authorized to borrow $2,575,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7, or any other f enabling authority A revised cost table was shown. Mr. Boutwell presented information on the Article. Recommendations: Ms. Barry noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Ms. Yan stated that the Appropriations Committee was unanimously in support of recommending the Article. Ms. Buckley stated that the Commission on Disability was unanimously in support of the Article. Meeting Members discussed refurbishment of the Clubhouse. 8.12 p.m. Sarah Higginbotham, Pct. 5, called the question. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain I 120 39 13 MOTION CARRIES 76 8.15 p.m. As Ms. Barry declined final comments, the Moderator opened voting for the Article and reminded members that it required a 2/3 vote due to borrowing. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 25: Pine Meadows Clubhouse Renovation Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain I 151 12 8 MOTION CARRIES WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS 8.17 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 26. ARTICLE 26 APPROPRIATE FOR DESIGN FUNDS FOR LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MOTION Mr Pato moves that the Town appropriate the amount of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) for the purpose of paying costs of the feasibility study and schematic design for the Lexington High School, 1 located at 251 Waltham, St. Lexington MA 02421, including design, engineering and architectural services, and the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which the Town may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority ("MSBA"), said amount to be expended under the direction of the School Building Committee. To meet this appropriation the Treasurer,with the approval of the Select Board, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 44, or pursuant to any other enabling authority The Town acknowledges that the MSBA s grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any costs the Town incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the Town, and that the amount of borrowing authorized pursuant to this vote shall be reduced by any grant amount set forth in the Feasibility Study Agreement executed between the Town and the MSBA. Michael Cronin,Director of Public Facilities, presented information on the Article. Recommendations: Mr. Pato noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Mr Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr. Levine stated that the Appropriations Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Ms. Cuthbertson stated that the School Committee had voted with 4 in favor and 1 abstaining in support of the Article. Members discussed the Article. 77 8.26 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article and reminded Members that it required a 2/3 vote due to borrowing. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 26: Appropriate for Design Funds for Lexington High School Construction Proiect Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain 172 0 5 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY AND WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS 8.28 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 27 ARTICLE 27 APPROPRIATE FOR RENOVATION OF 173 BEDFORD STREET MOTION Mr. Pato moves that the Town appropriate $6,000,000 for the renovation of the building located at 173 Bedford Street, including design, engineering, architectural services, construction, original equipment, furnishings, site improvements, and all costs incidental or related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $334,155 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance, $30,000 be appropriated from the premiums received and reserved from the issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs), and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, be authorized to borrow $5,635,845 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7, or any other enabling authority Michael Cronin, Director of Public Facilities, presented information on the Article. Recommendations: Mr Pato noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Mr Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr. Levine stated that the Appropriations Committee recommended the Article with a vote of 7 1 Ms. Cuthbertson stated that the School Committee had voted unanimously in support of the Article. 8.33 p.m. As there were no questions, the Moderator opened voting on the Article and reminded Members that it required a 2/3 vote due to borrowing. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 27 Appropriate for Renovation of 173 Bedford Street ( Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain I 159 4 9 J 78 MOTION CARRIES WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS 8.35 p.m. The Moderator exchanged the gavel with the Deputy Moderator, who opened the Meeting under Article 12b, 12i. 12j (which had been removed from the Consent Agenda), and noted that the rest of Article 12 had been completed under the Consent Agenda. He noted that each would be discussed separately ARTICLE 12 APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT MOTION: Mr. Sandeen moves that the following amounts be appropriated for the following municipal capital improvements and that each amount be appropriated as follows: b) Heavy Vehicle Extrication Equipment $175,000 for the replacement and upgrade current equipment, and that to meet this appropriation $175,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; Recommendations: Mr Sandeen noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Mr Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee was unanimously in support of all of the portions of Article 12 being considered that evening. J Mr Ahuja stated that the Appropriations Committee was unanimously in support of 12b, i,j, and p. 8.40 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Aourove Article 12h: Heavy Vehicle Extrication Eauinment Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain 166 0 2 I MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 8:41 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 12i. Mr Sandeen moves that, i) Cemetery Columbarium-Design $50,000 for the design of a columbarium at Westview Cemetery, and all incidental costs related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation $50,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance, Mr Sandeen noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. The Moderator reminded the Members that both Finance Committees had voiced support of the Article. 79 8:52 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 12i: Cemetery Columbarium - Design Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 151 13 8 MOTION CARRIES 8:53 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 12j. Mr Sandeen moves that, j) Public Parking Lot Improvement Design - $15,000 for redesign of the Town's public parking lots, and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $15,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; Mr Sandeen noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. The Moderator reminded the Members that both Finance Committees had voiced support of the Article. 8:54 p.m. Members evaluated bike parking and the possibility of solar at the location. 9.15 p.m. Jerold Michelson, Chair of Lexington Center Committee, noted the unanimous support of the Committee for the Article. 9.16 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 12i: Public Parking Lot Improvements Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain I 100 64 8 MOTION CARRIES 9.18 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 12p. Mr. Sandeen moves that, p) Election Equipment Upgrade $64,865 for the purchase of new election equipment, and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $64,865 be appropriated from 80 the General Fund unreserved fund balance; Mr. Sandeen noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. The Moderator reminded the Members that both Finance Committees had voiced support of the Article. 9.19 p.m. Bob Avallone, Pct. 8, asked whether the machines could handle Ranked Choice Voting if it was approved by the Legislature. The Clerk noted that with an upgrade, they would be able to. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 12p: Election Equipment Upgrade Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain I 168 2 3 MOTION CARRIES 9:21p.m. Moderator Diaz turned the gavel over to Moderator Brown, who resumed the Meeting. 9:22 p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Article 39 Mr Pato moved to take up Article 39 Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. ARTICLE 39 HOME RULE PETITION TO ADJUST THE NUMBER OF ON-PREMISE WINE AND MALT ALCHOHOL LICENSES MOTION Mr. Lucente moves that the Select Board be authorized to petition the Massachusetts General Court to enact legislation in substantially the form below for the purpose of authorizing the Select Board, as the local licensing authority, to issue additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises in the Town of Lexington, and further that the Select Board be authorized to approve amendments to said act by the General Court before its enactment that are within the scope of the general objectives of this motion. An Act authorizing the town of Lexington Five additional Licenses for the Sale of Wine and Malt Beverages. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing authority of the town of Lexington may, in addition to any other licenses it is entitled to grant, grant up to 10 additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages only to be drunk on the premises pursuant to section 12 of chapter ---- 81 138. Licenses granted under this subsection shall be subject to all of said chapter 138 except said section 17 Sandhya Ayer, Economic Development Director,presented information on the Article. Recommendations: Mr Sandeen noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Bridger McGaw, Vice Chair of the Economic Development Advisory Committee, noted that the EDAC voted in support of the Article unanimously 6-0. 9:27 p.m. Margaret Coppe, Chair of the Tourism Committee, noted that the Committee had voted unanimously to support the Article. 9:29 p.m. Inessa Manning, Member of the Lexington Center Committee, noted their vote of unanimous support for the Article. 9:34 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared that: Motion to Anorove Article 39—Home Rule Petition to Adjust the Number of On-Premise Wine and Malt Alcohol Licenses. Adopted by a vote of: I Yes I No Abstain 163 1 8 5 1 MOTION CARRIES 9:36 p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Article 41 Mr Pato moved to take up Article 41 Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. ARTICLE 41 MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Kunal Botla, Pct. 7, moves that Town Meeting does and hereby resolves as follows: WHEREAS, Lexington is a community within the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority(MBTA) service area; and WHEREAS, the residents and community of Lexington, Massachusetts depend on consistent and reliable public transportation from the MBTA for the well-being and economic prosperity of our community and 82 WHEREAS, on January 10, 1977 the last train ran on the Lexington Branch from Lexington to North Station; and WHEREAS,in June 1967 route 67 was extended from Arlington Center to Alewife station and all service in Lexington was discontinued; and WHEREAS, in June 1998, route 62 and 76 Saturday service were merged into one route; and WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, bus services on routes 62, 76, and 62/76 were reduced, along with various other MBTA services; and WHEREAS, the bus service on routes 62, 76. and 62/76 has not been restored to pre-pandemic levels; and WHEREAS, despite challenges faced by Lexington commuters and student pass holders due to poor service, service remains reduced on 62, 76, and 62/76 buses; and WHEREAS, routes 62, 76, and 62/76 have weekday service every 40 to 60 minutes, Saturday service every 70 minutes, and no Sunday service; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lexington was the first in the Commonwealth, pursuant to the Multi- Family Zoning Requirement for MBTA Communities (Section 3A of M.G.L. c. 40A), to successfully amend zoning regulations to increase the number of transit-friendly residential units; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lexington has been recognized for its recent zoning amendments; and WHEREAS,the Town of Lexington relies on MBTA service as a crucial public transportation resource; and WHEREAS,the Town of Lexington is not unique in being adversely impacted by MBTA service cuts and disruptions; and WHEREAS, the MBTA plays a pivotal role in achieving town and state sustainability goals; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Meeting of Lexington, Massachusetts, calls upon the Governor and General Court to take immediate and decisive action to address the issues plaguing MBTA services in our community and across the Commonwealth; and 83 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Meeting urges the Commonwealth to allocate sufficient funding and resources to enhance the infrastructure, maintenance, and overall reliability of MBTA services in Lexington and across the Commonwealth's 173 MBTA communities: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Meeting encourages the General Court to collaborate with local stakeholders,including residents,businesses,and the MBTA,to develop and implement effective solutions to improve public transportation services; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Lexington requests services to provide frequent, reliable service along Massachusetts Avenue with convenient connections to the Red Line through enhanced service by expanding hours, frequency and coverage of existing routes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Town of Lexington requests MBTA service be improved within the timeframe by which resident occupancy of new construction permitted by the zoning overlay districts adopted in accordance with the Multi-Family Zoning Requirement for MBTA Communities is anticipated so that the residents can depend on MBTA service. A copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, members of the General Court representing the Town of Lexington, the MBTA Board of Directors, the MBTA General Manager, and the Secretary of Transportation. Kunal Botla presented information on the Article. Recommendations: Ms. Hai stated that the Select Board unanimously supported the Article. Mr Schanbacher, Planning Board Chair, stated that the Planning Board unanimously supported the Article. Bridger McGaw, Vice Chair of the Economic Development Advisory Committee, noted that the EDAC voted in support of the Article unanimously 6-0. 9.40 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 41 —Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Adopted by a vote of: I Yes 1 No Abstain 1 169 1 1 1 !- MOTION CARRIES 9.42 p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Articles 18, 19, and 23 Mr. Pato moved to take up Articles 18, 19 and 23. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. 84 ARTICLE 18 RESCIND PRIOR BORROWING AUTHORIZATIONS MOTION. Ms. Hai moves that the unused borrowing authorities as set forth below be and are hereby rescinded: Town Amount to be Meeting Article Project Description Rescinded Land Acquisition Bond 1999 ATM 34 (Conservation) $3,000,000 Recommendations: Ms. Hai stated that the Select Board unanimously supported the Article, and noted that the Conservation Commission had voted unanimously to rescind the authorization in 2023 Mr Parker noted that the Appropriation Committee unanimously recommended approval of the Article. Mr. Lamb noted that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously recommended approval of the Article. As there were no questions,the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 18—Rescind Prior Borrowing Authorizations Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain I 171 0 2 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 9.45 p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Article 19 Mr Pato moved to take up Article 19 Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. ARTICLE 19 ESTABLISH,AMEND,DISSOLVE AND APPROPRIATE TO AND FROM SPECIFIED STABILIZATION FUNDS MOTION a) Ms. Barry moves that$4,036,373 be appropriated into the Capital Stabilization Fund, and to meet this appropriation, $4,036,373 be appropriated from the tax levy Recommendations: Ms. Barry stated that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr Levine noted that the Appropriation Committee unanimously recommended approval of the Article. 85 Mr Lamb noted that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously recommended approval of the Article. Ms. Cuthbertson noted that with a vote of 5-0, the School Committee unanimously supported approval of the Article. The Moderator noted that as this amount was being appropriated into the Stabilization Fund, it would be a simple majority vote and opened voting on the Article. 9.49 p.m. Mr. Lamb noted that text on the screen still showed a required 2/3 vote. The Moderator thanked him and reminded the Members that it was only a simple majority required. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 19–Establish.Amend. Dissolve and Aonronriate to and from Specified Stabilization Funds Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 172 0 2 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY r- 9.49 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 23 ARTICLE 23 APPROPRIATE OPIOID SETTLEMENT MOTION. Mr. Sandeen moves that pursuant to Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023, Section 9 the Town establish an Opioid Mitigation Special Revenue Fund, for the purpose of supplementing and strengthening resources available to Lexington communities and families for substance use disorder prevention, harm reduction,treatment, and recovery and that unexpended funds previously appropriated for this purpose by Town Meeting be transferred to the Opioid Mitigation Special Revenue Fund, and that all future payments allocated by the Commonwealth to the Town of Lexington from Statewide Opioid Settlements between the Massachusetts Attorney General and certain non-bankrupt opioid industry participants be deposited to the Opioid Mitigation Special Revenue Fund,to be spent, without further appropriation, under the direction of the Town Manager and with input from local stakeholders including people with lived experience of the opioid epidemic. Recommendations: Mr. Sandeen stated that the Select Board was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr Bartenstein stated that the Appropriations Committee unanimously recommended approval of the Article. r— j 9:54 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. 86 Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 23—Aporonriate Onioid Settlement Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain 170 0 2 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 9:56 p.m. Dawn McKenna, raised a Point of Order to ask whether Article 38 had been intentionally removed from the schedule. The Moderator confirmed that it was. 9:56 p.m. The Moderator requested a Motion to Adjourn. Joe Pato, Select Board Chair, Motioned to Adjourn the Annual Town Meeting to 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, such meeting to be held at the Margery Milne Battin Ball, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation. The Moderator declared that Motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the Meeting adjourned. April 3. 2024 Adjourned Session of the 2024 Annual Town Meetine Moderator Deborah Brown called the fifth session of 2024 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7.31 p.m. on Wednesday April 3 2024, at the Margery Milne Battin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation, a quorum in excess of 100 members was present (146). The Moderator opened voting attendance in the Portal. The Moderator gave notice of quorum at 7-33 p.m. and stated that she would leave the Portal open while more Members came into the Hall. The Moderator said that they would now hold a Memorial for David Williams. David Williams passed away on March 1 2024 at the age of 82 in his beloved town of Lexington, surrounded by his family David was born in Boston in 1941 the eldest son of six children of Edward and Virginia Williams. At the age of l4, the family moved to Hingham where David attended high school. He then traveled to Ohio for college, where he met the love of his life, Linda, and after college,they made Lexington their home. In 1968, at the age of 27, David was appointed to the Lexington Conservation Commission, and that marked the beginning of a staggering 55 years of service to Lexington, in a multitude of capacities that included the Conservation Commission (1968-1988), Planning Board (1989-1993). Zoning Board of Appeals, Lexington Scholarship Committee, the Dana Home Board and Foundation Board, the Lexington Center Committee, the Met State Task Force Committee, the Lexington Field and Garden Club (with I David's gardens in May being noted as legendary), the Lincoln Park Subcommittee of the Recreation Committee. He was instrumental in establishing the Fitness Path. He was also involved in the Land Acquisition Subcommittee of the Conservation Commission. 87 David was credited with almost single-handedly enabling the Town's acquisition of some very important parcels of conservation land, in particular, Chiesa Farm and the Waltham Street Farm. Serving on the Trustees of Public Trusts, where he served from 1991 up until his passing, David was a visionary, seeking ways to appropriately use trust funds previously given to the Town and to establish new gifts and trusts that allowed citizens to contribute land or funds to benefit Lexington s residents now and far into the future. The Moderator noted that he was also a Town Meeting Member for 50 years and that this was not the complete list. The Moderator stated that she had no idea of any of this when she first met him in 1997 She had joined a group of neighbors and abutters of Hennessey Field who were interested in seeking conservation status for the property She noted that most of them were new to town government and had a lot to learn and there were many seasoned town government veterans who were eager to educate them, but David stood out for three things: 1) his extraordinary knowledge of every inch of conservation and open space land in Town; 2) his complete enthusiasm for Hennessey Field—he could wax poetic about it's many appealing features, noticing things that they, even though they walked it every day, hadn't noticed; and 3)the very gentle and deft way he provided support, recommending resources, pointing to other potential advocates, but mostly acting as a quiet cheerleader in the background, applauding the fledgling volunteer efforts and encouraging them throughout the process. So unassuming was David that it was only on learning that same year, in 1997 that David had received the White Tricon Hat Award,that the Moderator began to understand how embedded he was in the entire fabric of the Town and how numerous his contributions were. Joyce Williams, a long-time Conservation Commission Member, said of David, in support of his nomination to the Tricorn Hat Award, `there are few who have given more time, energy and thought to solving community problems and improving the quality of life in Lexington. He has been inspiration in motiving others to become involved in and contribute to a variety of causes, all of which benefit the people of Lexington, thus assuring that Lexington continues to be a very special Town. But in addition to his noted civic activities, he has quietly given support to those in need, providing encouragement, a shoulder to cry on, counseling, or just listening" That empathy surely drew in part, from David's experience during a serious battle with cancer in his early 30s. Those around him at that time describe that even while suffering from the effects of chemotherapy, he continued to attend meetings, never giving excuses,just dealing with the tasks at hand, still displaying humor and an upbeat attitude. As his family said, he lived his life with the motto 'Live for the Moment" never taking one day for granted. The Moderator noted that some might remember Alice Hinkle, who wrote for the Minuteman newspaper when it was a source of local news, who wrote an apt description of David's legacy, also in 1997, a legacy he quietly continued to build until the very end of his life. She said, `David Williams has been dreaming huge dreams for Lexington and despite obstacles that would be daunting for most of us, he has worked tirelessly to make those dreams living, breathing parts of this community forever. His courage and generous sharing of skills and time have changed the face of this Town for the better and enhanced the lives of all its residents." ` I 88 The Moderator extended deepest sympathies to David's wife of 59 years, Linda, to his daughter Kim and her husband Eric, his son Todd and wife Nancy and son Trevor and wife Sharon along with 7 grandchildren, his sisters and brother, and their families and asked for a Moment of Silence in his honor 7.39 p.m. The Moderator called a brief Recess so the Select Board could make special Presentation. Joe Pato. Select Board Chair, asked Kim and Trevor to come forward, and presented them an American flag, which flew over the Lexington Battle Green, the birthplace of American Liberty and the site of America s oldest war memorial where the Lexington Minuteman Militia confronted the British Airily on April 19 1775 in the opening shots of the American Revolution. The flag was flown on March 8`h 2024 in honor and memory of their father, David G. Williams, for his many years of service and dedication to the Town of Lexington. The Moderator said they would stay in Recess for a Presentation from the Town Meeting Member Association. T41 p.m. Bridger McGaw, Chair of the Town Meeting Member Association, noted that he would be honoring Members who had served for 30 years and noted that doing anything for 30 years takes commitment, grit, focus and sacrifices but volunteering to contribute to the Town, their community and to serve as a Town Meeting Member also took a lot of heart. Ile then thanked all of the following Members for their public service: Marian Cohen. Thomas Fenn, Dawn McKenna, and Irene Dondlcy 7.45 p.m. The Moderator called the Meeting back to order and under Article 10i. ARTICLE 10 APPROPRIATE FOR THE FY2025 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS MOTION i) Ms. Fenollosa moves that $3,200,000 be appropriated to fund the Affordable Housing Trust. and to meet this appropriation $1.280,000 be appropriated from the Community Housing Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund,and$1,920,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgcted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund: Elaine Tung, Chair of the Affordable Housing Trust, presented information on the Article. Recommendations: Ms. Fenollosa stated that the Community Preservation Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr Sandeen said that the Select Board was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditure Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr. Michelson said that the Appropriations Committee had voted 8-0 to recommend approval of the Article Ms. Buckley stated that the Commission on Disability was unanimously in support of the Article. 7:57 p.m. Members discussed the Article. 8:07 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. 89 Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Aunrove Article 10i—Affordable Housing Trust Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 175 0 3 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 8:14 p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Article 33. Mr Sandeen moved to take up Article 33 Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. ARTICLE 33 AUTHORIZE THE SELECT BOARD TO SEEK AFFORDABLE HOUSING MOTION Mr Sandeen moves that the Select Board be authorized to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of Town-owned land described as parcel 68-44, located on Lowell Street near the northeast corner of North Street and Lowell Street, for the purposes of developing 100% affordable housing thereon on conditions acceptable to the Select Board, and to authorize the Select Board or its designee to enter into such agreements as are necessary for such purposes including a land disposition agreement or a lease not to exceed 99 years in length. Elaine Tung, Chair of the Affordable Housing Trust presented information on the Article and noted that the Conservation Commission and Recreation Committee both expressed unanimous support for the Article. 8:32 p.m. Recommendations: David Kanter, raised a Point of Order and asked what had changed in the Motion since earlier editions. Mr Sandeen noted that the change from original motion, for the purposes of developing 100%, which the original just stated `affordable housing" He then noted the desired design criteria for the facility and that the Select Board was unanimous in support of the Article. Mr Lamb stated that a supermajority of the Capital Expenditure Committee had decided in this instance that yielding to the Select Board works in this situation with a vote of 5-1 in favor of the Article. Mr Parker noted that they had included Article 33 in their Report to Town Meeting but had not made a recommendation for or against the Motion as this was in their Committee's practice regarding major zoning and housing-related articles, and although the Article did not request an appropriation,there were financial aspects to consider that would impact the future. Mr. Peters noted that the Planning Board had unanimously voted on March 13, 2024 in support of the Article. Ms. Manz said that the Housing Partnership Board was unanimously in support of the Article. Ms. Buckley said that the Commission on Disability was excited about the Article and would like to see in the RFP that the contractor would use universal design and that a contractor who would give more than 5% might be given priority which would help housing and disability standards. The Commission had voted unanimously in support of the Article. 90 Ms. Moyer stated that the Tree Committee was in strong support of Article 33 8:50 p.m. Members discussed and debated the Article. 9:02 p.m. John Bartenstein, Pct. 1 noted that he was in support of the project, but asked whether the intent was that this Housing be affordable in perpetuity Mina Makarious, Town Counsel, stated that it was. 9.40 p.m. Steven Kaufman, Pct. 5, moved the question. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain I 102 60 14 MOTION CARRIES 9.42 p.m. Ms. Thom offered final comments on the Article. 9.42 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. She noted that a 2/3 vote was required, for disposition of property 1 Motion to Annrove Article 33—Authorize the Select Board to Seek Affordable Housing Adopted by a vote of: '—j Yes No Abstain 171 5 5 MOTION CARRIES WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS 9.45 p.m. The Moderator called the Meeting open under Article 2. ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES j. Reports of the Planning Board MOTION Mr Peters moves that the reports of the Planning Board be received and placed on file. Mr. Schanbacher presented information on the Planning Board reports. MOTION Mr Peters moves that the reports of the Planning Board be received and placed on file. 9.46 p.m. The Moderator noted that unless there were objections, she would consider this a voice vote. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously 91 P L Mr Schanbacher presented information on the Article. The Moderator noted that there would now be a motion to receive and place on file the individual zoning article reports. MOTION Mr. Peters moves that the individual reports for zoning articles 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, and 52 be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously The Moderator noted that each article would be taken up separately,then turned the gavel over to Deputy Town Moderator Tom Diaz to take up the next portion of the Meeting. 9.49 p.m. Moderator Diaz asked for a procedural motion to take up Article 52. Ms. Barry moved to take up Article 52. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously ARTICLE 52 AMEND ZONING BYLAW—TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS MOTION Mr Peters moves that the Zoning Bylaw Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, be amended as follows, where ctruck through text is to be removed and underlined text is to be added: 1 In §135-10.0, amend definitions as follows: _ - . e - - e __ ., - . . . _ IMU`i TITY DEVELOPMENT (DHCD) INCLUSIONARY DWELLING UNIT A dwelling unit,the sale, lease, or rental of which is permanently restricted with limits on the household income of occupants, sale price, and rent through a deed rider or other restriction acceptable to the Town in conformance to the Lexington Moderate Unit Income Guidelines or as regulated as a Local Action Unit under the DHCD EOHLC Local Initiative Program. 2. In §135-10.0, add definition as follows: EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES (EOHLC) The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. 3 Amend §135-6.12.6 as follows: 3 Subsidized housing inventory At least 10%of the dwelling units in an OSRD shall be eligible for inclusion on the DHCD EOHLC Subsidized Housing Inventory 4 Amend §135-7.5.3 as follows: Procedures and Regulations. Development under this section requires Site Plan Review by the Planning Board under § 9.5 The Planning Board shall adopt regulations to facilitate site layout, building design, and outdoor amenity spaces. All site plan review standards applicable to developments under this section shall be consistent with the purposes of this section and DHCD EOHLC's current Compliance Guidelines for Multi-family Zoning Districts Under Section 3A of the Zoning Act as amended. 92 5 Amend §135-7.5 12 as follows: 1 In any development containing eight (8)or more dwelling units. at least 15%of the dwelling units shall be Inclusionary Dwelling Units with household income limited to 80%of the Area Median Income and eligible for inclusion on the DI-ICD EOHLC's Subsidized Housing Inventory Where a fraction of a dwelling unit is required for this calculation, the amount of required dwelling units shall be rounded down. If{ IGD EOHLC determines in writing that the Town has not shown this 15%requirement to be feasible, at least 10% of the dwelling units in any development containing ten (10) or more units shall be Inclusionary Dwelling Units with household income limited to 80%of the Area Median Income and eligible for inclusion on the Subsidized Housing Inventory 5 The Planning Board, in consultation with the Select Board, the Housing Partnership Board, and the Commission on Disability may adopt regulations consistent with DHCD EOHLC's Compliance Guidelines and this section to facilitate equitable size, physical characteristics, location, and access to services for the inclusionary units and the form of required legal restrictions. 6. Amend §135-7 5.14 as follows: Conditions. The Planning Board may impose reasonable terms and conditions, consistent with the parameters established by DI1CD EOI TLC's Compliance Guidelines. to promote these objectives and serve the purposes of this section. Approval may reasonably regulate matters such as vehicular access and circulation on site, architectural design of a building, site design, and screening for adjacent properties. The Board may require a performance guarantee to ensure compliance with these conditions. Recommendations: Ms. Barry noted that the Select Board was unanimously in support of the Article. 9:50 p.m. The Moderator noted that as there were no questions, he would open voting. He also noted that a 2/3 vote was required for zoning. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Aoorove Article 52 —Amend Zoning Bylaw and Mao—Technical Corrections Adopted by a vote of: I Yes I No Abstain 1 1 158 1 0 2 1 MOTION CARRIES UNANLMOUSLY WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/31205 (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 25, 2024,posted July 30, 2024) J 9;52 p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Article 50. Mr Pato moved to take up Article 50. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously 93 ARTICLE 50 AMEND ZONING BYLAW—INCLUSIONARY HOUSING FOR VILLAGE AND MULTI-FAMILY OVERLAY DISTRICTS MOTION Mr. Peters moves that the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, be amended as follows, where:truck through text is to be removed and underlined text is to be added: I Amend §135-7.5 12.1 as follows: 7.5.12 Inclusionary Housing. I In any development containing eight-(-83 between ten (10) and thirteen (13) dwelling units. 10% of the dwelling units shall be Inclusionary Dwelling Units with a household income limited to 80% of the Area Median Income and eligible for inclusion on the EOHLC Subsidized Housing Inventory In any development containing fourteen (14) or more dwelling units, at least 15%of the dwelling units shall be Inclusionary Dwelling Units with household income limited to 80% of the Area Median Income and eligible for inclusion on the DHCD's EOHLC's Subsidized Housing Inventory Where a fraction of a dwelling unit is required for this calculation, the amount of required dwelling units shall be rounded down. If DHCD EOHLC determines in writing that the Town has not shown this 15% requirement to be feasible, at least 10% of the dwelling units in any development containing ten (10) or more units shall be Inclusionary Dwelling Units with household income limited to 80% of the Area Median Income and eligible for inclusion on the Subsidized Housing Inventory Recommendations. Ms. Hai noted that the Select Board had voted 4 in favor and 1 awaiting discussion. 9:59 p.m. David Kanter, raised a Point of Order asking if someone had asked the final position of the Select Board. The Moderator noted that it hadn t yet been decided. 1009 p.m. Betsey Weiss, Pet. 2, asked for the final position of the Select Board now that debate was over Doug Lucente stated that he had been the person waiting and that this was step backwards and this was an opportunity to push hack against in State and would vote "no" on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Aoorove Article 50 —Amend Zoning_Bylaw and Mao —Inclusionary [lousing for Village and Multi-Family Overlay Districts Adopted by a vote of: Yes No I Abstain I 143 12 I 11 MOTION CARRIES AND ALSO BY 2/3 IF REQUIRED 94 Mina Makarious, Town Counsel, noted for the record that the vote required a majority, but as Lexington was the first Town to vote for the initiative, and also the first to amend it, it also passed by 2/3 if required by the Attorney General. (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 25, 2024,posted July 30, 2024) 10.13 p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Article 51 Mr Pato moved to take up Article 51 As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously ARTICLE 51 AMEND ZONING BYLAW—MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR VILLAGE OVERLAY DISTRICT MOTION Mr. Peters moves that the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, be amended as follows, where /truck through text is to be removed and underlined text is to be added, and further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw to comply with the numbering format: 1 Amend § 135-7.5.5 10.a as follows: a *In the VO District. when the underlying zoning district is a Commercial District- the maximum height is 60 feet when where at least 30% of the total net gross floor area of the street Semiquincentennial Commission - Lcx250 Meeting Agendamaximum height is 60 feet if the nonresidential uses arc permitted in the underlying district or 52 feet if the nonresidential urs are not permitted in the underlying district, the street floor level or buildings footprint. whichever is areater. of the entire development is occupied by commercial principal uses. not including associated parking. shown in Table 1 83 4 Permitted Uses and Development Standards as permitted in the underlvine district in the following categories. Commercial Office Uses Personal.Business, or General Services Uses Sales or Rental of Goods and Eauinment Eating and Drinking Commercial. Recreational. Amusements. Entertainment, b. *In the VO District, when the underlying district is a Residential District, the maximum height is 52 feet when at least 30%of the gross floor arca of the street floor level or buildingsfootprint, whichever is ereater. of the entire development is occupied by non- residential principal uses pursuant to & 7.5.4 4 2. Amend the subsequent subsection as follows: j § 135-7.5.5 10.b to be § 135-7.5.5 10.b-c 95 Mr Peters presented information on the Article and noted that the Planning Board recommended the Article by a vote of 5-0. Recommendations: Ms. Hai stated that the Select Board unanimously supported the Article. 10.18 p.m. Members discussed the Article. 10.41 p.m. Ms. Bhatt raised a Point of Order but then noted that she had heard the vote requirement and did not need assistance. 10.42 p.m. Mr Heinrich, Pct. 3 raised a Point of Order asked why a 2/3 vote was required. Mr Makarious noted that the Article, as described, tightened up zoning and therefore didn't qualify for the simple majority which was afforded to Articles that are relevant to housing. He further noted that the prior Article was requested, unlike this one, from the State in what they felt was necessary to comply with Affordable Housing requirements, and there fit under the MBTA zoning, based on input from the Attorney General that morning. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Aoorove Article 51 —Amend Zoning Bylaw and Mao—Maximum Height for Village Overlay District Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 153 1 5 MOTION CARRIES WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 25, 2024,posted July 30, 2024) 10.44 p.m. The Moderator requested a Motion to Adjourn. Joe Pato, Select Board Chair, Motioned to Adjourn the Annual Town Meeting to 7.30 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024, such meeting to be held at the Margery Milne Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation. The Moderator declared that Motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the Meeting adjourned. Aori18,2024 Adjourned Session of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Moderator Deborah Brown called the sixth session of 2024 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7.32 p.m. on Monday,April 8, at the Margery Milne Battin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation, a quorum in excess of 100 members was present(124). The Moderator reminded Members participating remotely to mute themselves while on the Portal. She then explained seating and parliamentary procedure for the evening. The Moderator gave notice of 96 quorum at 7.36 p.m. and stated that she would leave the Portal open while more Members came into the Hall. 7.38 p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Articles 47 48, and 49 Mr. Pato moved to take up Articles 47, 48, and 49 Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. ARTICLE 47 AMEND ZONING BYLAW—SIGNS MOTION Mr Peters moves that the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, be amended as follows, where&truck through text is to be removed and underlined text is to be added: 1 Amend § 135-5.2 as follows: 5.2.1 Purpose. This section is intended to: -1: Allow for effective communication through signage by regulating and restricting size, location, lighting, and placement of signs in order to protect and enhance the visual environment and discourage excessive visual competition:Preserve and cnhancc the historical ambience and • Maintain public safety, • - - - --- • • • -- = - -_ freedom of speech. • Preserve constitutional requirements protecting freedom of speech. •,.-- 5.2.2 Applicability All outdoor signs and window signs are subject to the regulations of this section unless specifically excluded herein. 5.2.3 Exemptions. The following signs are not subject to this section: d Any sign owned and installed by a governmental agency located on property owned by a governmental agency or required by any law governmental order or regulation. -_ • promotion Flags. - • Integral decorative or architectural features of buildings,except letters,trademarks, moving parts or moving lights. -_ 4 Signs mounted on registered motor vehicles or carried by hand., -_ • Removable signs on the inside of windows or transparent doors: and • Signs directing traffic flow 5.2.4 General Regulations. Illumination. No sign shall be illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except signs on premises open for business, an,.inen only upon issuance of a syeaiai permit by the SPGA. 97 Exterior illumination of signs shall be shielded and full cutoff. directed downward solely at the sign, comely with & 5 4 4 and be steady and stationary No internal illumination of a sign is permitted except upon issuance of a special permit by the SPGA. The illumination of any sign shall not exceed 150 foot-lamberts. a Signs cannot interfere with t-Traffic. No sign, including window displays, or its illuminators shall by reason of its location, shape, size, or color obstruct a sidewalk. interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or be confused with or obstruct the view or the effectiveness of any official traffic sign,traffic signal, or traffic marking.No red or green lights shall be used on any sign if, in the opinion of the Building Commissioner with the advice of the Chief of Police, such lights would create a driving hazard. Construction.No sign shall be painted or posted directly on the exterior surface of any wall.All exterior, attached signs,except awning signs, shall be painted,posted or otherwise securely affixed to a substantial intermediary removable surface and such surface shall be securely affixed to the wall of the building. The foregoing, however, shall not prevent installation of a sign which uses by individual letters or devices cut into or securely affixed to the exterior wall of a building, provided that such letters or devices have a minimum depth of projection of 1/4 of an inch.The construction of the sign shall comply with the State Building Code. 4, Maintenance. Every sign shall be maintained in good condition. If a sign shows corrosion or deteriorated paint over 25%of the area of one side of the sign,.or if damage to the sign causes the loss of 10%of its substance, or if the sign suffers damage or deterioration,which creates a risk of harm to the person or property of another, it shall be repaired or removed. 5. Removal oft Temporary signs. Signs that advertise or otherwise relate to a particular business or - - - . . -- :bn, sr a yard s ie-sign) be removed promptly, 6. WiF1da:va:b• . . . . . - • A . . . -- - - 5.2.5 Prohibited Signs. The following types of signs are prohibited. 4, Signs that incorporate in any manner flashing,moving, digital animation• video media display or intermittent illumination lighting,excluding public traffic control service signs;showing time and temperature. 2. String lights used in connection with commercial premises with the exception of tempsraary light:r.;for holiday decoration. 3-2. Signs erected in a way that co as to obstructs any path of egress in or on a building., -- 4-3 Permanent banner signs: and I Billboards. off-premises signs. and other non-accessory signs. 5.2.6 Signs in Residential Districts. The provisions of this sectian sb&i-i apply to signs in 98 1. Pss:d_ identify—at; s makftfarr.:'y development. 3. Real estate sign. One sign advertising the sale or rental of the premises on which it is locates, 4. S. • - - '_ - ' •• - . : - than 20 square-feet in area and not more than-I-0 . : . . —: • _ . , - : sololy-to such sign shall face the same street. `• Yar _ _ _ . e -e sign advertising a yard or garage sale on the premises on whieb-it 6. Construction, painting o - .- . P. • -- - ..-, .. : -: telephone • . :- • • - : • _ • • - • - . . •-: services on the , • : -- • .. -' ing matter. provided that permission to disp:wy a.eh 7. Noncommercial message signs. Accessory signs a - . _ --- •. ..- _• and-ne other advertising matter. 8. Commercial signs. Except to the extont permitted in § 5.2.6,commercial signs, whether or-net . ' •o•_ ' . -• . '- Residence 5.2.6 7 Residence Districts: Residential Signs. .' . - £ .- - Residential Signs. Unless otherwise provided herein Accessory signs for residential uses that comely with the following provisions are permitted: No one permanent residential sign in a residential distriot shall exceed four 30 square feet in area. No part of any permanent standing sign shall exceed fear five (5) feet in height. 2. No more than two (2)permanent standing signs shall be located on a residential property at one time. 3. No part of any standing sign over four (4) square feet in sign area shall be located within 40 five L) feet of the edge of the pavement of any street, - . _ .. , . . • : creato a safety i . 3. No sign attached to a building shall be located on. or proiect above.the roof of any the building. 4. Temporary standing signs shall not exceed four(4) sauare feet in sign arca per sign. 5.2.78 . ..• - `' ' •- • Nonresidential signs. The provisions of this section shall apply to signs-in 99 r� - • for commercial, industrial- and institutional uses. Accessory signs en business establishments or institutions in commercial districts that comply with the following provisions arc permitted: 1. Wall signs. a. One p Principal wall signs are is-permitted on the front each facade of the an establishment to which it they relates which faces a street. municipal narking lot, the Minuteman Bikeway or other trail or nath available for public use which abuts the property The width of such a sign above the -: three feet. The total sign area for each establishment on the first floor shall not exceed one (1) sauare foot for each linear foot of the facade for which the sign is attached, not to exceed 100 sauare feet ner sign. The total sign area for each establishment above the first floor shall not exceed nine (9) sauare feet. b. A s Secondary wall signs may be installed marking a direct entrances en-a-parking lot or another -- • •- - _- or narking areas. There shall be not more than two (2) such secondary wall signs per entrance. Said signs shall have a width an area no greater than six (6) sauare feet for each sign. 50%of tha mea:-:iIralic permissible width for tha principal wall sigm e No wall sign shall be more than three (3)five (5) feet in overall height. c.-d. In buildings where the first stsry s sa sst: • : :: . - : : :• : •: ,-- :, - --- - only partially below street grade,For establishments occunving multinle stories. one sign for each story level is allowed if-: • . ,-: the total area of all signs does not exceed the area allowed for the principal sign under d e. In addition to the above signs, each building with multiple occupants may have one directory sign affixed to the exterior wall, window or door of the building at each entrance. Such directory sign shall provide not more than one square foot for each occupant of the building. e f. Wall signs shall either be affixed to a wall and parallel to it or affixed to the roof above a wall and be parallel to the wall. They shall not project more than 12 inches from the face of such wall. Pg. No wall sign shall project above the highest line of the main roof or parapet on the wall to which it is attached, whichever is higher. 2. Banner Signs. No banner sign shall exceed 15 sauare feet in area and no establishment shall have more than one banner sign at a time. 3. Awning Signs. a In addition to wall signs. an establishment on the first floor is permitted to have an awning sign. The letters and granhics of an awning sign shall not exceed eight(8)46inches in height and 36 inches in length •• '• --: ! 4. Projecting signs. 100 a, In particular instances the SPGR may issue special permits for projecting signs in accordance - . . . - •• -rest. No establishment shall be permitted more than one projecting h a. Notwithstanding § 5.2.S.2.2., in 4f:3 CB District, o One projecting sign per establishment per facade meeting the standards below is permitted. shall be permitted by right, provided it meets the standards set out below. Projecting signs exceeding these dimensions shall be subject to the -Special permit provisions of§ 5.2.10. i. The sign may not exceed six (6) square feet in area (not including the area of the supporting bracket or hanger);. -_ ii. For single-story buildings structures, the sign shall not project above the roofline or 18 feet above ground level. whichever is lower; for multistory structures, projecting signs may not extend vertically above the window sill of the second story' iii. The sign must clear sidewalks by at least eight(S) feet from the bottom of the sign and may project no more than four(4) feet from a building or one-third the width of the sidewalk, whichever is less;. iv The sign must clear the wall by at least six (6) inches and must project from the wall at an angle of 90° Angular projection from the corner of a building is prohibited. ?-5.Standing_signs.{n-:: . •- - • ; . ' = • . . . -• '. - -•-its-for-standing signs in - t, • • • :- • - • ;; •- •' - . - : :• e location of the uhall be permitted �fli2 public interest.No e:,t�asn,,.o.,rs�-�,:��more than one standing sign other than signs directing traffic flow. • • _ . - e Districts one standing sign, not to exceed 50 square foot in arca and five feet in height. shall be permitted by right on each lot. Standing signs over four(4) square feet in sign area shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the edge of roadway pavement, as follows: a. In the CM and CRO Districts, one permanent standing sign per lot. not to exceed 100 square feet in area and no Hart of the sign or support structure shall exceed six (6) feet in height. b. In the CB District, one permanent standing sign Her lot. not to exceed nine (9) souare feet in sign area and no part of the sign or support structure shall exceed five (5) feet in height. c. In the CN. CRS. CS. CSX. and CLO Districts,one permanent standing sign per lot. not to exceed 20 souare feet in sign area and no part of the sign or support 1 structure shall exceed five (5) feet in height. d. In residential districts, one permanent standing sign per lot• not to exceed 15 101 r-- sauare feet in sign area and no hart of the sign or support structure shall exceed five (51 feet in height. e. Un to two (21 temporary standing signs ner lot, not to exceed four(41 sauare feet in sign area ner sign. 6. Signs at gasoline f Motor vehicle fuel fillingstations and garages. Gasoline filling stations and garages may divide the one wall signs affixed to the front wall of the building to which they aro entitled as hereinabove provided into separate wall signs indicating-the separate operations or departments of the busi. -- , . •. . . . - . . -- widths of the separate signs shall-net-exceed W. mr...... wid?fi permitted under this bylaw for a single wall sign on such wall. In addition to other permitted signs. one wall or standing sign not exceeding 50 square feet in area and 10 feet in height is permitted for motor vehicle fuel or charging stations. indicating the brand of gasoline being said may be erected of such type, in such location, and in such manner as the SPGA may allow by special permit. The standard type of gasoline fuel pump or charging station bearing thereon, in usual size and form, the name or type of fuel gasoline and the price thereof shall not be deemed to be a sign within the meaning of this bylaw 7 Construction signs. A maximum of two (21 accessory construction signs shall be permitted during construction of developments. Signage is permitted on the property undergoing construction during site work construction and for no more than 30 days after completion of construction. The total sign area of all signs shall not exceed 32 square feet and signs shall not exceed eight(81 feet in height. 8. Portable signs. Portable signs are permitted one for each establishment. provided that such signs: a. are located on private property b. are removed at the close of each business days c. do not obstruct a walkway d. provide at least four(41 feet of clearance for pedestrians: e. do not exceed six (61 square feet in area and a height of four(41 feet above the ground; and f. are installed so as to not blow over. 5.2.9 Building Permit. All persons desiring to erect an outdoor sign :r: a commercial district shall apply to the Building Cocrmaioo,onorfar z b thl4ing permit. The Building Commissioner shall issue a building permit provided the proposed sign samplics- 'ith this bylaw, the State Building -.-.- : -- _ . ■• • • • - . , = : . All applications for permits shed' can ply with the permitting authority's rules and regulations. 5.2.8 TO Special Permit. In particular instances t The SPGA may issue special permits for more or larger signs than are provided herein or for signs of types or for purposes not provided herein and not specifically prohibited herein, including temporary signs, if it is determined that the architecture of the building,the location of the building with reference to the street or the nature ry of the establishment is such that the sign should be permitted in the public interest. In granting such permission, the SPGA shall specify the size and location of the sign or signs and impose . - . - - : • ..; .- :-- -.- : :- '• -• :. : ' '• . In considering applications for special permits for sirs located on land owned or leased by a religious sect or 102 purposes, the SPGA shall not treat the applicant on terms less favorable than those applied to a . 'an,ear in arra- • . -• - • the ralivaaac or educational 5.2.9 Site Plan Review For oroiects requiring site plan review the Planning Board may waive any provisions of this 5 5.2. 5.2.10 Pre-existing nonconforming signs.Any sign existing at the date of the amendment of this section but which does not conform to these regulations by reason of size. location. tune of construction, or illumination shall not be enlarged, relocated. or have its type of construction or illumination changed except in full compliance with this 5 5.2. 2. Amend § 135-10.0 Definitions as follows: FLAG A piece of lightweight fabric, typically oblong or square• attached at one edge to a rope. building, or flown from a flagpole containing colors. Patterns, symbols, and may contain words. SIGN Any display device, including but not limited to a board, placard, poster, €{ag-or banner, which advertises or communicates information to persons not on the premises on which it is located. SIGN. AWNING A sign consisting of letters or graphics affixed to an awning or canopy that extends over a walkways. courtyard, drive, or other open area. SIGN, BANNER A sign constructed of a lone strip of fabric or other similar flexible material mounted or attached to a structure. For regulatory purposes. flags are not considered banners. SIGNVCOMMERGIAL _ . ' . • • - , •- • • commercial product, • • • ' • , . • • • : cngated in on the premises at which the sign is displayed. SIGN.PERMANENT Any sign which is not a temporary sign. SIGN,PORTABLE A sign not attached to the ground or to a building or structure and which obtains some or all of its structural stability with respect to wind or other normally applied forces by means of its geometry or character. SIGN SIZE AREA • - .:• . . , •. --..-, _ - ... ; . . : - . '. . . affixed. '[hearea contained entirely within a signboard or if no signboard is present. the area contained within the smallest rectangle that encloses all of the wording or graphics of a sign. The area of a flat two- faced projecting or standing sign is the area of one face. , • : •- dimensions even when this is the smaller dimension. 103 SIGN, STANDING Any sign that is erected on and attached to the land. If a sign support holds more than one sign, each such sign is considered a separate standing sign. SIGN.TEMPORARY Any sian which by its desien or use is temnorary in nature intended for a limited period of display of less than one year and is not permanently mounted. Posters, construction siens. yard sales, real estate siens. lawn siens. and banner siens are considered to be temporary siens. Mr Horning presented information on the Article. Recommendations: 7.43p.m. Mr Hornig noted that the Planning Board unanimously recommended passage of the Article. Mr Pato stated that the Select Board had 3 members in support of the Article and 2 awaiting Town Meeting discussion. Mr. Michelson stated that the Lexington Center Committee was in support of the Article in a vote of 7-0-1 7.47 p.m. Members discussed and debated the Article. 7:52 p.m. Margaret Coppe, Pct. 8, spoke on behalf of the Tourism Committee and noted that the Committee had voted unanimously in support of the Article. 8:01 p.m. Heather Lynn Hartshorn, Pct. 4, spoke on behalf of Chamber of Commerce and stated that the Chamber of Commerce was in support of the article 8.13 pm Mr. McGaw stated that the Economic Development Board supported the Article by a vote of 6-0. Members continued discussing the Article. The Moderator noted that all Select Board Members were now a"yes" after discussions. 8.23 pm Lawrence Chan, Pct. 4, moved the question. The Moderator opened the voting portal Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain 87 44 11 MOTION CARRIES 104 8.27 pm The Moderator opened voting under the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Annrove Article 47—Siens Motion Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain I 110 25 8 MOTION CARRIES WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 25, 2024,posted July 30, 2024) 8.28 pm The Moderator opened the Meeting tinder Article 48. ARTICLE 48 AMEND ZONING BYLAW—SHORT TERM RENTALS MOTION Mr Peters moves that the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the, Code of the Town of Lexington, be amended as follows, where st_ruc!_t-rough text is to be removed and underlined text is to be added: 1 Amend § 135-6.10 as follows: 6.10 SHORT TERM RENTALS. —� 6.10.1 PURPOSE The purposes of this section are to: 1 Provide a process through which certain residential dwelling units and bedrooms within dwelling units may be registered with the Town of Lexington for use as 'short-term rentals 2. Provide health and safety standards for short-term rentals; and 3. Provide for the orderly operation of short-term rentals within the Town's residential neighborhoods. 6.10.2 DEFINITIONS. Operator-adjacent short-term rental: The short-term rental of a dwelling unit, that is not the primary residence of the operator's nrimary residence. but is located within a dwelling with on a lot containing a total of fear or fewer two dwelling units where one of the dwelling units in the building is the primary residence of the operator Operator-occupied short-term rental. The short-term rental of a dwelling unit, or of individual bedrooms J within a dwelling unit, that is the primary residence of its operator 105 Short-term rental. Any rental of a residential dwelling unit, or of a bedroom within a dwelling unit, in exchange for payment, as residential accommodations for a duration of less than thirty (30) consecutive days, but not a bed-and-breakfast home, hotel, or motel. Short-term renter Any person or persons occupying a dwelling unit, or a bedroom within a dwelling unit, as fora short-term rental. Short-term rental operator The person or persons offering a dwelling unit or bedroom within a dwelling unit, for short-term rental,with the written permission of the owner, condominium association, and homeowners association where applicable. 6.10.3 REQUIREMENTS. Operator-occupied,and operator-adjacent short-term rentals are permitted as an accessory use to a permitted principal residential use, subject to the following requirements: 1 No dwelling unit, or bedroom within a dwelling unit,may be used as a short-term rental except in compliance with this bylaw 2. The following kinds of dwelling units, and bedrooms within the following kinds of dwelling units, may not be used as short-term rentals: i. Dwelling units designated as affordable or otherwise income-restricted,which are subject to affordability covenants or are otherwise subject to housing or rental assistance under local, state, or federal programs or law; ii. Accessory Apartments as defined in Section 6.7 and iii. Dwelling units on lots containing three (3) or more dwelling units. iv Any dwelling unit in violation of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.3 3. All short-term rental operators shall register with the Building and Zoning Office prior to short-term rental use and occupancy in conformance with Section 6.10.5 below 4. - - •• .: . : may make available no more than one (1) dwelling unit for operator occupied short term rentals,whir;c acay 3kdcthe separate short term rental of no more • • - •: -- - - •- , - -•- ,_ unit for operator adjacent short term rentals, which may be rented sr4y as a whsle unit to one (1)party of short term renters at any one (1) time and may not be rented . :. : : .. . : , A short-term rental operator may make no more than one (1)dwelling unit or two (21 bedrooms available for rent by one (1)party at a time for operator occupied short-term rentals. A short-term rental operator may make no more than one (1) dwelling unit available for operator adiacent short term rentals, which dwelling unit may be rented only as a whole unit to one (1)party 106 at a time. Separate bedrooms may not be rented to separate narties in operator-adjacent short term rentals. No more than two (2) adult guests per bedroom or ten (10) per dwelling- whichever is less. are permitted in a short-term rental. 5. A short-term rental shall be limited to parking of one (1) vehicle per lawful bedroom in the short-term rental and no more than 4 vehicles on a lot. 6. • • --- - .. . .- • - - • _ - •. -. • .'nar. uptad&teleg ofall eeeupants that occupy the short term rental, whial: ahai- contain the occupants' names, ages, and dates of inspection by the Town s Board of Fleet -and Dep.,- •-•• : '. : • . . . - _ -- • purpose of this requirement ' • • •: ••: •. - :.;' - - ' - > •- -- .. _ occupants of the short term rental at all times. 7 6. The short-term rental operator must ensure that the nrooertv is be current with all town taxes, water, and sewage charges. 8, 7. All short-term rental operators shall maintain liability insurance appropriate to cover the short-term rental use. 9 8. During any period of seven(7) or more consecutive days when during which the short-term rental operator is not sleeping overnight at away from the dwelling unit, an operator-occupied short- term rental may be rented only as a whole unit and not rented as separate bedrooms to separate parties. 10. 9. The number of bedrooms made available for operator-occupied short-term rentals within a dwelling unit shall not he greater than one less than the number of lawful bedrooms in the dwelling unit. 11 -10. Renting for an hourly rate, or for rental durations of less than ten (10) consecutive hours, shall not be permitted. 12. 11. Short-term rentals shall not exceed in the aggregate, one-hundred-twenty (120) consecutive or nonconsecutive calendar days per calendar year when the short- term rental operator is not occupying the dwelling unit during the entire term of the short-term rental. 12. Short-term rentals may not be located in the same dwelling unit as rooming units. 6.10.4 REGULATIONS. The Building Commissioner shall have the authority to promulgate regulations to carry out and enforce the provisions of this Section 6.10 "Short-Term Rentals." 6.10.5 REGISTRATION, INSPECTION AND FEES. 107 1 The short-term rental operator or the short-term rental operator's agent shall register with the Town. All dwelling units, or bedrooms within a dwelling unit, offered for short term ranter s cell register with the Town, secure a Certificate of Registration according to standards set forth by the Building Commissioner, and pay all associated fees for all dwelling units. or bedrooms within a dwelling unit. offered for short-term rental. The Certificate of Registration shall require the short- term rental operator to agree to abide by the requirements of this Section 6.10 2. It is the responsibility oft The short-term rental operator must to renew its Certificate of Registration on an annual basis and or upon change of operator or owner 3 Prior to issuing or renewing a c-Certificate of cRegistration, the Building and Zoning Office shall conduct an inspection to verify that each dwelling unit, or bedroom within a dwelling unit, to be rented to short-term renters meets the requirements of this Section 6.10. 4 Units shall be annually recorded in the Short-Term Rental Registry for a fee set by the Select Board. Julie Krakauer Moore, Zoning Administrator, presented information on the Article. x-- 8.34 p.m. Debora Strod, Pct. 6,raised a Point of Order and then served Notice of Reconsideration on Article 47 The Moderator noted that this was timely served and reminded her that she would need new information to move it forward for Reconsideration. Recommendations: Mr Peters noted that the Planning Board supported passage of the Article by a vote of 4-0-1 Mr. Lucente stated that the Select Board was unanimous in support of passage of the Article. Members began to debate and discuss the Motion. 8:46 p.m. Steven Kaufman, Pct. 5 moved to Amend the Motion. The Moderator noted that there would be 30 minutes allowed for discussion of the Amendment. Move to amend the motion under Article 48 by adding the following Section 6.10.3 13 6.10.3.13 A short- term rental shall not be used for large indoor or outdoor group events such as luncheons, banquets,parties, weddings, meetings, or seminars. The number of individuals permitted in or at a short-term rental at any time for gatherings shall not exceed 15 (fifteen)people. Mr. Kaufman presented information on the Amendment. Recommendations: Mr. Peters noted that the Planning Board had voted 5-0 in favor of Amendment. Mr Sandeen stated that the Select Board was unanimously in support of the Amendment. 108 Members began to debate and discuss the proposed Amendment. 9.18 pm The Moderator noted that 30 minutes had elapsed and closed debate on the Amendment. Mr. Kaufman offered final remarks. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Amendment to Article 48 Short Term Rentals Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 1 1 92 43 10 1 MOTION CARRIES 9:23 p.m. The Moderator noted that they were now back to debating the Main Motion, as Amended. 9:32 p.m. David Kanter, Pct. 7, moved the question. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: I J Yes No I Abstain I 1 100 34 1 10 1 MOTION TO CLOSE DEBATE CARRIES Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 48 Short Term Rentals as Amended Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 1 1 107 1 33 4 1 MOTION CARRIES WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 25, 2024,posted July 30, 2024) 9:39 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 49 ARTICLE 49 AMEND ZONING BYLAW—PERMITTED USES AND DEFINITIONS MOTION. Mr. Peters moves that the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, be amended as J follows,where text is to be removed and underlined text is to be added, and further that non- 109 substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted to comply with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Lexington. 1 Amend definitions in § 135-10.0 as follows: RESTAURANT counter, on the premises. A brewpub serving at least 25% of the establishment- brewing preduction capacity on site shall be classified as a restaurant. An establishment whose principal business is the sale of foods or beverages for consumption on premises. including cafés. cafeterias. or brewnubs. FAST FOOD SERVICE An establishment primarily for self service er purshecz of food or beverage at a counter for consumption on the premises. 2. Add new definitions in § 135-10.0 as follows (new text not underlined): CRAFT BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENT An establishment licensed to manufacture under M.G.L. Chapter 138 that produces less than 465,000 gallons (or 15,000 barrels) on-site per year for consumption on or off premises, including craft breweries and microbreweries. 3 Amend Section J of Table 1, Permitted Uses and Development Standards for Eating and Drinking Establishments, as follows: t GC I RO IRS 1 RT ICN I CRS ICS 1 CB ICLO I CRO I CM I CSX J. EATING AND DRINKING; TRANSIENT ACCOMODATIONS 4.1.0 AS A PRINCIPAL USE J.1.01 Restaurant NNNNN Y N Y NSP Y Y SP/ (*" m SP SP 7,500 square feet grosa floor area por ene establishment and SP for 110 E.,., for F.1.02 with regard to effairinleftt and N for Products) J.1.02 'Fast food N N N N SP SP N SP N SP V SP/ 5erVICe (*Maximum 7,500 square feet moss floor arca per erne and SP for 1.1.01 and SP for E.1.02 with regard to equipment and—N-14 pred J.1.03 Takeout food N NNN Y* Y* Sla Y* N Y* Y* Y* SP service Y* y* (*Requires a special permit for service between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7.00 a.m.) 1 4 Amend Section N.1.05 in Table 1 Permitted Uses and Development Standards for Manufacturing, Research and Development, Life Science, and Technology Uses, as follows: IGC I RO IRS I RT ICN ACRS I CS CCB I CLO ACRO CM I CSX IVIANUFACTURENG, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, LIFE SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY USES N.1.0 IAS A PRINCIPAL USE NNINNNNNN N N ' Y N �mideiny 1 1.05 raft N N NN SP SP SP SP SP Y Y ISP Beverage stahlishment 5 Amend Section Q of Table 1 Permitted Uses and Development Standards for Accessory Uses for Commercial Uses as follows: I GC I RO ' RS I RT CN CRS ' CS I CB I CLO I CRO CM CSX �Q. ACCESSORY USES FOR COMMERCIAL USES -n 111 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued r- Q.1.04 Cafeteria, SP SP SP SP Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y dining room, conference rooms, function rooms, recreational facilities, the use shall be conducted primarily for the employees or clientele of the principal use and not fer the general public aftea conducted entirely within the PRneiPel building with no evidence. c f the eieisteneeef-the urn street or from any lot line 6. Amend Section 1 of Table 1, Permitted Uses and Development Standards Section 1.1.03 as follows: 112 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued IGC IRO RS RT ICN IC RS SCS ICB CLO ACRO SCM (CSX j SALES OR RENTAL OF GOODS AND EQUIPMENT P1.0 IAS A PRINCIPAL USE 1.1.03 Food,not NNNN Y YNY N SI' SP Y* intended for consumption on the -- premises; includes grocery store, but not a take out or fast feed-service (*Maximum 7,500 square feet gross floor area per one establishment and SP for E.1.01 and N for IE.l.02) 7 Amend Section 5 1 4 in the Table of Parking Requirements as follows: Type or Use Parking Factor (Eating Establishments Restaurant, fast—feed; and other eating 1 per 3 seats, or 1 per 150 SF whichever is greater; establishments not otherwise classified 1 per 5 seats.or 1 per 200 SF whichever is greater in CB 8. Amend Section H.I.020 of Table 1, Permitted Uses and Development Standards as follows. IGC IRO QRS IRT ICN ICRS ) CS ICB ICLO ICRO ICMICSX �I. PERSONAL, BUSINESS, OR GENERAL SERVICE USES H.1.020 Private postal N N I N N 1\H Y Y N-y I N Y Y Y 'service Sandhya lyer, Economic Development Director, presented information on the Article. Recommendations: Mr Peters noted that the Planning Board unanimously supported the Article Mr Sandeen said that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr McGaw stated that the Economic Development Advisory Committee unanimously recommended passage of the article 6-0. lnnessa Manning, Pct. 6, spoke on behalf of the Lexington Center Committee and noted that they had voted unanimously in favor of the Article. 9:50 pm The Moderator opened voting on the Article, Motion to Approve Article 49 Permitted Uses and Definitions Adopted by a vote of: 113 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued Yes I No Abstain I 143 1 2 1 MOTION CARRIES WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 25, 2024,posted July 30, 2024) 9:52p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 21 ARTICLE 21 AMEND FY2024 OPERATING,ENTERPRISE AND CPA BUDGETS MOTION Ms. Barry moves that this article be indefinitely postponed. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 21 —Amend FY2024 Operating.Enterprise and CPA Budgets (IP1 Adopted by a vote of: i Yes No Abstain 1 141 0 1 1 MOTION CARRIES 9:54p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Article 46. Ms. Barry moved to take up Article 46. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. ARTICLE 46 ROYAL FAMILY INVITATION TO 250TH CELEBRATION MOTION Mr Lucente moves that this article will be indefinitely postponed 9:55 p.m. Mr. Lucente presented information on the Article and a statement that the Select Board unanimously supported the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 46—Royal Family Invitation to 250`n Celebration (IP1 1 Yes I No Abstain 1 133 1 3 4 MOTION CARRIES 9:57 p.m. The Moderator called the Meeting open under Article 2. ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES 1. Report of School Building Committee MOTION Ms. Cuthbertson moves that the report of the School Building Committee be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES k. Report of the Recreation Committee MOTION Mr Boutwell moves that the report of the Recreation Committee received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously 9:59 p.m. The Moderator asked for a Motion to Adjourn. 114 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued Joe Pato, Select Board Chair, Motioned to Adjourn the Annual Town Meeting to 7 30 p.m. on Wednesday April 10, 2024, such meeting to be held at the Margery Milne Battin Hall. Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation. The Moderator declared that Motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the Meeting adjourned. April 10. 2024 Adjourned Session of the 2024 Annual Town Mcetin¢ Moderator Deborah Brown called the seventh session of the hybrid 2024 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7.31 p.m. on Wednesday April 10, at the Margery Milne Battin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation, a quorum in excess of 100 members was present (163). The Moderator reminded Members participating remotely to mute themselves while on the Portal. She then explained seating and parliamentary procedure for the evening. The Moderator gave notice of quorum at 8:28 p.m. and stated that she would leave the Portal open while Mr Pato gave a brief announcement regarding the School Building Project. After the Moderator noted that a quorum had been reached, she said that a Memorial for Michelle Goddard would be held. Michelle passed away on October 12, 2023 after suffering complications from a head injury sustained when she fell during a run. Michelle served for 6 years in Town Meeting and had always been inspired by the legacy of her father, William Holmes, who had served in Belmont's Town government for many years. When Michelle's husband, Patrick, became a full-time employee of the Town of Lexington as Director of Facilities, ajob that included nights at Town Meeting, she decided it was time to run for herself. She did the things you do when you re serious about running for Town Meeting, and in Precinct 3, that meant presenting your case at the Candidate's Night at Brookhaven and standing with your sign at Clark Middle School on election day As luck would have it, Tom Fenn was running for re-election in Precinct 3 and holding his own sign at the same time. Tom had coached Michelle and Pat's daughter Megan in softball so Tom told everyone who passed by to not only vote for him, but for Michelle, as well, and that did not hurt her cast at all. In fact, at a Select Board meeting the next day Jean Krieger asked Pat. "How did your wife get so many votes?" Michelle was an accountant by profession and was asked to be the TMMA Treasurer She accepted and enjoyed serving on the Executive Committee, but her favorite TMMA activity was the bus tour She really loved seeing all the facilities and sites related to the upcoming articles. At Town Meeting she liked the camaraderie of sitting with her Precinct, and often sat next to Glenn Parker, who she enjoyed getting to know as they sat together, until he joined the Appropriation Committee and had to sit most nights, on the stage. In 2019 Michelle retired from her job as a Comptroller for Liberty Mutual where she had worked for over 33 years. Retirement gave her more time for her favorite activities, world travel, relaxing at the beach, and attending Red Sox and Patriot's games with her family Even after she and Pat moved from Lexington and began splitting their time between Venice, Florida and Rockport, Massachusetts, she still enjoyed meeting with her Lexington book club. The Moderator extended her deepest sympathies to Michelle s husband Pat, daughter Megan, son Michael and his wife Mary, to her siblings, and her many nieces and nephews and asked for a Moment of Silence in her honor 7 43 p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Articles 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38 in that order Mr. Pato moved to take up Articles 34 35, 36, 37 and 38. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 34 ARTICLE 34 AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS—TREE BYLAW- TREE PROTECTION PLAN MOTION Mr Paul moves that the Town s Tree Bylaw, Chapter 120 Sections 3A, 8B, and 8D of 115 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued the Code of the Town of Lexington,be amended as follows where ctruck through text is to be removed and bolded text is to be added: 1 Amend § 120-3(A) Definitions to add the following definition: CERTIFIED ARBORIST An arborist who is certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or through the Massachusetts Certified Arborist Program of the Massachusetts Arborists Association. 2. Amend § 120-8(B), (B)(2), and(2)Protected trees,as follows (only sections being changed are included below) (B) Procedures. When major construction or demolition is planned, the owner of the property shall submit to the Tree Warden, the Building Commissioner or designee as part of the application for a building or demolition permit a site plan drawn and stamped by a registered land surveyor, showing all existing trees on the property of six-inch DBH or greater. The owner shall also submit the tree species, if known, location, DBH for all trees on the property of six-inch DBH or greater, whether or not they are proposed to be removed, and for any trees six inches DBH or greater that are proposed to be removed, the reason for removal and alternatives to removal considered. The owner shall also submit to the Town a tree protection plan prepared by a Certified Arborist for any Protected Trees that are to be retained on the site and for any trees in the Town right of way (including public shade trees). [Amended 4-4-2007 ATM by Art. 13, 3-19-2008 ATM by Art. 37 3-27-2019 ATM by Art. 34 4- 14-2021 ATM by Art. 33] (2) •=•' ' • = eoe a •- . ••-•. The Tree Warden shall conduct a site visit. If the applicant's proposal is consistent with the mitigation and tree protection requirements herein and the rules,regulations or manuals issued by the Select Board,the Tree Warden will issue a permit within 4-0 20 business days of receipt by the Tree Warden of the proposal to authorize the tree work. If the proposal does not meet or satisfy these requirements, the Tree Warden shall so notify the applicant and deny the permit. D. Trees not removed. Trees that are to be left on the site and trees in the Town right-of-way must be protected as specified in Section VIIIB in the Tree Management Manual.These protection measures shall be delineated within the Tree Protection Plan prepared by a Certified Arborist and submitted to the Town,shall be installed prior to commencement of any demolition or site work, and shall remain in place until the site is ready for final landscaping. The applicant shall submit to the Town written documentation, prepared, dated and signed by a Certified Arborist, certifying that the required tree protections identified in the Tree Protection Plan have been installed. The Tree Protection Plan (or any amendment thereto) may allow for temporary encroachment within the critical root zone or drip-line of a Protected Tree,as necessary,provided the Tree Protection Plan specifies mitigating measures the applicant shall take, including a maintenance plan for the tree. (1) Each Protected Tree or Town Tree retained under a Tree Protection Plan shall be maintained in good health for a period of no less than twelve (12) months from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for an associated project. Should the tree die or be removed within this twelve(12) month period,the owner of the property shall be required to provide mitigation consistent with the requirements for the removal of a Protected Tree or Town Tree as contained 116 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued in this bylaw within nine (9) months from the death or removal of the original tree. [Added 4-4-2007 ATM by Art. 13, amended 4-5-2017 ATM by Art. 37] 3 Add a new § 120-8(E)(5) as follows: (5) Upon notice from the Tree Warden that work on any property on which a Protected Tree is located is being performed contrary to any applicable Tree Protection Plan or any provision of this Chapter,such work may be immediately stopped by the Tree Warden or a designee of the Tree Warden. The stop work order shall be in writing, and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, and shall state the conditions under which work will be permitted to resume. Recommendations: Ms. Moyer stated that the Tree Committee recommended the passage of the Article. Mr. Pato stated that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr Peters stated that the Planning Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr. Hamilton noted that the Conservation Commission unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr Michelson stated that the Appropriation Committee s comments would cover Articles 34, 35 36 and that they had chosen to comment without making a recommendation in order to inform Town Meeting about possible expenses in the future due to the need for staffing to enforce them. Ms. Arens noted that the Sustainable Lexington Committee unanimously supported passage of Articles.34, 35, 36 7:56 p.m. Members discussed the Article including setbacks and overlays. 8.25 p.m. David Kanter, Pct. 7 called the question. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain 130 26 8 1 MOTION CARRIES No final comments were offered on the Article. 8.27 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared that: Motion to Annrove Article 34 Amend General Bylaws—Tree Bylaw-Tree Protection Plan Adopted by a vote of: Yes NoAbstain 146 12 l 4 1 MOTION CARRIES (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 25, 2024,posted July 30, 2024) 8.28 p.m. Moderator officially stated for the record that there was a quorum when attendance was taken, and that the Black Cat Café was open. 117 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued 8:29 p.m. Pam Hoffman, Precinct 7, raised a Point of Order that she was unsure whether she had voted. The Moderator explained how to review votes and noted that it was too late to add hers. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 35 ARTICLE 35 AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS—TREE BYLAW-REQUIRE MITIGATION PLANTING IN CERTAIN INSTANCES MOTION Mr Paul moves that the Town s Tree Bylaw,Chapter 120 section 8C of the Code of the Town of Lexington, be amended as follows where bolded text is to be added: Amend § 120-8 C Mitigation by adding new sections (5)to (6) as follows (5) Mitigation shall include a minimum number of trees to be replanted in the front setback and/or the Town right-of-way rather than payment into the Tree Fund. This required number of replanted trees shall be the lesser of i. that needed to satisfy the mitigation requirements for protected trees removed, and ii. that needed to achieve the desired minimum street-frontage tree spacing, as described below, subject to the availability of planting sites: The desired minimum street-frontage tree spacing is achieved when there is no greater than a 35' gap in between trees located in the combined area of the Town right of way and the front setback of a property, as measured along the street frontage. An available planting site shall conform to Tree Planting Guidelines established by the Tree Committee and approved by the Select Board and be deemed appropriate by the Tree Warden. Planting may occur in the Town right-of-way with permission of the Tree Warden. Replanted trees shall be selected from the Large Shade Tree list, unless there are mitigating circumstances as delineated in the Tree Planting Guidelines. (6) All new trees planted to mitigate the removal of Protected Tree(s) shall be maintained in good health for a period of no less than 12 months from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy If a replacement tree dies within this 12 month period, the owner of the property shall be responsible for replacing the tree with a tree equal to or greater than the size of the original replacement tree at the time of planting; such tree shall be planted within nine (9) months of the death of the original replacement tree. 8.30 p.m. Daniel Miller presented information on the Article. 8.37 p.m. Steven Kaufman, Pct. 5, raised a Point of Order and noted that he was experiencing an issue with his tablet. Mr Pato stated that the vote screen had been accidentally enabled, but it had been recalled to be back to debate. Recommendations: Ms. Moyer stated that the Tree Committee was unanimously supported the Article. Mr. Pato said that the Select Board had 4 in support of the Article and 1 awaiting discussion. Mr Peters stated that the Planning Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr Hamilton said that the Conservation Commission unanimously supported passage of the Article. 8:38 p.m. Members discussed and debated the Article. 8:58 p.m. As there were no final comments,the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: 118 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued Motion to Anorove Article 35 Amend General Bylaws—Tree Bylaw-Mitigation Planning Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 157 10 1 MOTION CARRIES (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 25, 2024,posted July 30, 2024) 8:59 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 36 ARTICLE 36 GENERAL BYLAWS—TREE BYLAW- EXEMPTIONS MOTION: Mr Paul moves that the Town s Tree Bylaw Chapter 120 § 3A and 9 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, be amended as follows, where struck through text is to be removed and bolded text is to be added: 1 Amend § 120-3(A)Definitions by adding the following definition: CERTIFIED ARBORIST An arborist who is certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or through the Massachusetts Certified Arborist Program of the Massachusetts Arborists Association. 2. Amend, add and reletter § 120-9 (B), (C)and (D)Emergencies and exemptions as follows: B. Town Ttrees that are hazardous as determined in writing by the Tree Warden; C. Trees that in accordance with a Level 2 ISA,BMP Tree Risk Assessment submitted to the Town, have a high or extreme overall tree risk rating for which no alternative reasonable mitigation of the risk exists other than by the removal of the tree as determined in writing by a Certified Arborist. D. Invasive tree species as defined in regulations established by the Tree Committee and approved by the Select Board. (Reserved)[1' lI Editor's Note. Former Subsection C, which excluded invasive tree species, was repealed 3-22-2010 ATM by Art. 27 Nancy Sofen, Member of the Lexington Tree Committee, presented information on the Article. Recommendations: Ms. Moyer noted that the Tree Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr Pato said that the Select Board was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr. Peters stated that the Planning Board was unanimously recommended approval of the Article. Mr Hamilton said that Conservation Commission was unanimously in support of the Article. 119 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued 9:09 pm The Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 36 Amend General Bylaws—Tree Bylaw-Exemptions Adopted by a vote of: r-- I Yes No I Abstain I 165 3 I 2 MOTION CARRIES (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 25, 2024,posted July 30, 2024) 912 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 37 ARTICLE 37 IMPORTANCE OF TREES RESOLUTION (Citizen Petition) MOTION Ms. Pappo moves that the Town adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, trees are one of the best defenses Lexington can have against the growing impacts of climate change; WHEREAS, Middlesex County has historically had 8.7 days each year above 90°, but by century's end we are expected to have 35 such days under a low-to-moderate emissions scenario and 67 days with business-as-usual emissions; WHEREAS, heat like this creates health risks for our children, elderly and other vulnerable populations, and places an enormous energy burden on our cooling systems and will make many summer outdoor activities unpleasant if not dangerous; WHEREAS,trees can reduce heating and cooling energy use by 25%or more by shading our homes in summer and buffering them against wind in winter; WHEREAS,a tree canopy,through shading and evapotranspiration,can lower summer air temperatures 4- 6°F and the heat experienced by someone moving from sun to shade by 20°F or more,the difference between our children playing outside or sitting in an air-conditioned room; WHEREAS,trees combat climate change both by sequestering carbon directly and by reducing building energy demands (due to tree shading and windbreak); WHEREAS, trees mitigate stormwater and flooding impacts by promoting soil infiltration and intercepting rainfall that then evaporates; WHEREAS,trees improve air quality through uptake of gaseous pollution via leaf pores and interception of particulates, and inhibit the formation of smog; WHEREAS, trees are a foundational part of the ecological communities that surround and sustain us, providing habitat to countless species of insects, fungi, moss, birds, mammals, and plants, and serving as critical elements in most food chains; WHEREAS,trees enhance property values, as suggested by a range of studies that have found increases of about 3 to 15 percent in residential property values associated with the presence of trees and vegetation; WHEREAS, studies have shown that trees provide a wealth of mental health and quality-of-life benefits, from increased cognitive function to reductions in stress and anxiety, reduced crime, and even more rapid recovery from surgery; WHEREAS, shade trees can take 100 years or more to mature and fill the canopy and what is cut down now may not be regrown in our children's lifetimes; and 120 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued WHEREAS, the Town's recently adopted Climate Action Plan notes that "increasing tree canopy overall will enhance community health and resilience by providing natural cooling, reducing pollution, and mitigating flooding," and sets as a town goal to "protect and expand Lexington's tree canopy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Lexington declares that a robust tree canopy is vital to the quality of life, public health, and sustainability of Lexington and its residents, workers, and visitors; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town declares that facilitating the growth and maintenance �I of this canopy including widespread public shade and tree-lined streets, is a goal of the Town and commits to using its resources and authority in partnership with community members to work towards this goal with appropriate investment and regulatory measures, while mindful of the need for balance with other pressing public needs including other town services. housing and solar energy production; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that to achieve this goal, Town departments and committees arc called upon to set actionable goals reflecting the magnitude of the need and metrics by which to measure their progress; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Lexington commits to educating our residents about the importance of trees to our and our children's quality of life; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Lexington underscores the need for full community participation, inclusion, and support in this endeavor, and recognizes that the residents of Lexington, community organizations, academic institutions, faith, youth, labor, business and homeowners' associations and groups, as well as groups focused on environmental, food and economic issues all have an important role to play in providing support and leadership for this effort. 9.13 p.m. Charles Wyman, one of the residents who circulated the Petition, presented information on the Article. Recommendations: Ms. Moyer noted that the Tree Committee was unanimously in support of the Resolution. Mr Pato said that the Select Board had 3 Members in support, and 2 awaiting discussion, but then corrected the count to 5 Members in support as 2 Members had updated their vote that evening. Mr, Hamilton stated that the Conservation Commission was unanimously in support of the Article. Ms. Arens said that the Sustainable Lexington Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. 9.19 p.m. Members discussed and debated the Article. 9:39 p.m. Marsha Baker, Pet. 7, called the question Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 1 118 31 10 P MOTiON CARRIES J 9.43 pm As there were no final comments on the Article, the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 37 Importance of Trees Resolution (Citizen Petition) Adopted by a vote of: 121 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued Yes No Abstain I 131 24 6 MOTION CARRIES 9.44 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 38. ARTICLE 38 Amend Regulation of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure Bylaw—Meet Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Requested Changes MOTION Ms. Hai moves that the following sections of Chapter 106 of the Code of the Town of Lexington be amended as follows effective January 1, 2025 (new language in bold and deleted language ctrucicthrough for reference only) and that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted to comply with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Lexington: (1) The definition of"Major Renovation" in Section 106-2: "Major Renovation' shall mean a project associated with a valid building permit application filed on or after the Effective Date of this article that meets the definition of Level 3 AlterationMajor Renovation as defined in 225 CMR 22 and 2324 (a) low-rise residential additions over 1,000 square feet and additions exceeding 100% of the conditioned floor area of the existing dwelling unit, (b) additions over 20,000 square feet and additions that exceed 100% of the conditioned floor areas of the existing building for all building use types except low- rise residential, (c) Level 3 Alterations as defined in the International Existing Building Code (IEBC 2021) (which exceed 50%of the existing conditioned floor area) exceeding 1,000 square feet for low rise residential, or exceeding 20,000 square feet for all other building uses, or (d) Change of use of over 1,000 square feet per International Energy Conservation Code (IECC 2021) Sections R505, or (e) change of use of over 20,000 square feet or change of use of 100% of the conditioned floor areas of the existing building for all building use types except low- rise residential, International Energy Conservation Code (IECC 2021) Sections C505. (2) Section 106-3 Applicability 106- 3 Applicability This Chapter shall apply to all building permit applications for New Buildings and Major Renovations proposed to be located in whole or in part within the Town, except that this Chapter shall not apply to: A.Research laboratories for scientific or medical research, B.Hospitals regulated by the department of public health as a health care facility, I� C.Medical offices regulated by the department of public health as a health care facility L D.Buildings heated with Clean Biomass Heating Systems as defined in 225 CMR 23 as the only combustion equipment, E.Multi-family buildings over 12,000 square feet with permit application filed prior to January 1, 2027 that utilize gas or propane for domestic water heating as the only combustion equipment, F Utility service piping connecting the grid to a meter, or to a gas meter itself; 122 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued G.The extension or modification of heating systems via HVAC system modification. or modification of radiator, steam, or hot water piping, provided new fossil fuel piping is not installed: H.Repairs of any existing portions of a fuel piping system deemed unsafe or dangerous by the Plumbing and Gas Fitting Inspector, er 1. For building permit applications for New Buildings and Major Renovations filed before December 31,2024. Piping required to fuel backup electrical generators. indoor or outdoor cooking appliances, indoor or outdoor fireplaces or fire features, or appliances for outdoor heating; or J. For building permit applications for New Buildings and Major Renovations filed on or after January 1, 2025: Piping required to fuel backup electrical generators, outdoor cooking appliances, outdoor fireplaces or fire features, or appliances for outdoor heating. Maggie Pcard. Sustainability and Resilience Officer, presented information on the Article. Recommendations. Ms. Hai stated that the Select Board had 4 Members in support and I opposed. Ms. Arens noted that the Sustainable Lexington Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr McGaw said that the Economic Development Advisory Committee recommends that the Select Board and Town Meeting oppose the removal of the exemption for indoor cooking appliances and indoor fireplaces as written in section j of the Article, and are supportive of the changes defining major renovations, and approved those unanimously 6-0. Senator Michael Barrett spoke in favor of the Article. 9:57 p.m. Meeting Members discussed the Article. 10.13 p.m. Dawn McKenna, Pct. 6, called the question. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: YesNo I Abstain I 118 I 30 I 10 10:14 p.m. As there were no final comments the Moderator opened voting on Article 38. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 38—Amend Regulation of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure Bylaw—Meet Department of Enerev Resources (DOER) Rea nest Changes. Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain j 125 26 r 7 MOTION CARRIES (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 25, 2024,posted July 30, 2024) fl 10:15 p.m. The Moderator asked for a Motion to Adjourn. Joe Pato, Select Board Chair. Motioned to Adjourn the Annual Town Meeting to 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 2024, such meeting to be held at the Margery Milne Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation. The Moderator declared that Motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the Meeting adjourned. 123 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting continued Aori124.2024 Adjourned Session of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Moderator Deborah Brown called the eighth session of 2024 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Margery Milne Baffin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation, a quorum in excess of 100 members was present(146). L The Moderator reminded Members participating remotely to mute themselves while on the Portal. She then explained seating and parliamentary procedure for the evening and asked Members to login for attendance. The Moderator gave notice of quorum at 7.34 p.m. and stated that she would leave the Portal open while more Members came into the Hall. The Moderator noted that they would hold a Memorial for Jane Buckley Jane Buckley passed on January 27, 2024, at the age of 91 She grew up in Dorchester, graduated from Dorchester High School,then attended Boston Business School. Jane and her husband, James, settled in Lexington in 1953, purchasing a house at 46 Middle Street, where they raised their family The Moderator noted that their daughter, Jackie, and their son, Jeff, were present in the audience that evening. Their first born, Jay was sadly stricken with leukemia and died at the age of 8. It was Jane's husband, James, who first ran for Town Meeting serving for 9 years. Jane soon decided to run, herself. She was first elected in 1971 as a Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member. The Moderator noted that this was when Lexington only had 6 precincts. She went on to serve for 23 years, first in precinct 6, and then in precinct 9 when the precincts were increased (1971 1994). Both James and Jane were concerned with the pace of development in Lexington and advocated for the preservation of numerous parcels of open space, including the Napoli Family property and Idlyewilde Farm, a portion of which is permanently preserved as conservation land. Jane was also appointed to the Capital Expenditures Committee, serving in the early 1980s. 1 Jane s daughter Jackie describes how her mother made it 'her business"to be overprepared as a Town Meeting Member, fueled in part by her sense that others had more formal education (Jane didn't have a college degree) and feared others wouldn't take her seriously She would research areas coming before Town Meeting, talking with the people who would be impacted, and practicing her planned remarks. She wasn't a frequent speaker at Town Meeting, but when she did speak, she was well prepared. She earned the respect of her Town Meeting peers because of her diligent preparation, certainly, but also for her positive collegial approach. She brought that same approach to her work on the Lexington Field and Garden Club. Her biggest Garden Club project each year was decorating Buckman Tavern and Cary Library for Christmas, and she spent weeks preparing,researching, collecting plants and materials that would be historically accurate. Years later, she made good on her life-long dream to get a college degree at the age of 70 she graduated from Regis College with a BA in English Literature. Jeff described their mother as someone who was kind, full of fun, and very social. She was famous for her daily 2 to 3-mile walks, no matter the weather, greeting everyone and their pets with cheer She and James were the parents who showed up at every hockey game and every baseball game— Jane with her %2 gallon of lemonade and donuts for the team. She was beloved among Jeff's friends, who continued to visit his parents, even after he went away to college. Jeff shared one anecdote about his mother that captured her sense of humor and quite a mischievous streak. James and Jane loved to sail and had a boat in Marblehead. Once, sailing in the outer harbor they came upon a naval destroyer anchored there. Jane insisted that she wanted to get up close to see it, and when James obliged, she jumped onto the gangway, saluted the flag and the lieutenant on deck, and called out"permission to come onboard, sir" The lieutenant was so flabbergasted that he allowed it, and Jane and the kids got to tour the ship. The Moderator extended deepest sympathies to Jane s daughter, Jackie Buckley and her spouse Dawn Ridge, her son, Jeff, and her 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, her many nieces and nephews, and noted Jane's husband of 63 years passed away in 2016. She then asked Members to observe a Moment of Silence in Jane's memory 124 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued 8:03 p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Articles 31, 40,43, and 45 in that order. Mr Pato moved to take up Articles 31 40, 43, and 45 Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. 8:05 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 31 ARTICLE 31 PROHIBIT SINGLE-SERVE PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES(Citizen Petition) 1 MOTION Mr. Morse-Fortier moves that Chapter 81 of the General Bylaws be amended to add a new Article IV that would read as follows: §81-16. Sale of Drinking Water in Single-Serving PET Bottles It shall be unlawful to sell non-sparkling, unflavored drinking water in single-serving polyethylene terephthalate (PET)bottles of 1 liter(34 ounces) or less in the Town of Lexington on or after January 1, 2025 §81-17 Exemption for Emergencies Sales occurring subsequent to a declaration of an emergency adversely affecting the availability and/or quality of drinking water to Lexington residents by the Emergency Management Director or other duly- authorized Town, Commonwealth or United States official shall be exempt from this Bylaw until seven days after such declaration has ended. §81-18. Enforcement Process Enforcement of this Bylaw shall be the responsibility of the Town Manager or their designee. The Town Manager shall determine the inspection process to be followed, incorporating the process into other town duties as appropriate. Any establishment conducting sales in violation of this Bylaw shall be subject to a non-criminal disposition fine as specified in the Regulations for Enforcement of Town Bylaws under MGL c.40, § 21D as specified in Section 1-6(B)of the Code of the Town of Lexington. Any such fines shall be paid to the Town of Lexington. §81-19. Suspension of the Bylaw If the Town Manager determines that the cost of implementing and enforcing this Bylaw has become unreasonable,then the Town Manager shall so advise the Select Board and the Select Board shall conduct a Public Hearing to inform the citizens of such costs. Subsequent to the Public Hearing, the Select Board may continue this Bylaw in force or may suspend it permanently or for such length of time as they may determine. Tom Wanderer presented information on the Article. Recommendations: Mr Hai stated that while the Article aligns with sustainability goals and long term vision for the Select Board, there were a few concerns with the impact of the Article. There were not currently enough hydration stations throughout Town to ensure access to all visitors or residents who might require drinking water outside of a restaurant setting, and those that were around are not available year-round due to freezing hazards which could result in burst pipes. She noted that the Select Board had voted 2-3 opposed to the Article. Ms. Arens noted that the Sustainable Lexington Committee supported the Article and had reaffirmed that at their most recent meeting. Mr McGaw stated that although the Economic Development Advisory Committee appreciates the importance the need to reduce plastic in the environment, but they had recommended that the Select Board not support the Article at this time, but if it was a new priority for them, it was suggested that the Sustainability Officer be directed to look at other communities of Lexington s size and how this issue was being handled and managed at the local level. He noted that the Committee also recommended a close review of the feasibility of local businesses implementing it and the potential negative impact on residents and visitor with regards to access to water The Committee had unanimously approved this position 6/0. 125 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued Mr Michaelson spoke on behalf of the Lexington Center Committee and first noted that he wished to clarify some misinformation in the presentation and that Needham had not passed this initiative as they had it coming forward in May He noted that the Lexington Center Committee had voted unanimously on March 14 to disapprove the Article. He further noted that the Committee supported the intention of the Article but more work needed to be done. 7:53p.m. Members discussed and debated the Article. 8.14 p.m. Eric Michelson, Pct. I offered the following Amendment. Mr Michaelson moves that by substituting the motion, as follows: That this article will be referred back to the Select Board. The Moderator noted that the timing was starting now for the ''/z hour allowed for an Amendment. Mr Michelson presented information on the Amendment. 8.18 p.m. Ms. Hai stated that the Select Board was 4-1 in favor of the and they could refer it to the Sustainable Lexington Committee to expedite it. 8:45 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Amendment. Mr. Michaelson offered final comments on the Amendment. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Amend Article 31 —Refer back to Select Board Adopted by a vote of: I Yes I No Abstain 65 I 95 1 MOTION FAILS 8:49 p.m. The Moderator reopened the meeting under the original Article. 8:59 p.m. Anil Ahuja, Pct. 5, called the question. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 108 39 13 MOTION PASSES 9:00 p.m. Mr Wanderer offered final remarks on the Article. The Moderator opened voting on Article 31 9:01 p.m. Mr. Michelson, Pct. 1 raised a Point of Order and noted that the maker of the motion misquoted information. The Moderator stated that they would be moving on. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Annrove Article 31 —Prohibit Single-Serve Plastic Water Bottles (Citizens Petition). (^ Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain I 127 33 8 MOTION CARRIES (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 25, 2024,posted July 30, 2024) R J 126 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued 9.02 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 40 ARTICLE 40 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT RESOLUTION(Citizen Petition) MOTION Ms. Bothwell Allen moves that WHEREAS, Town Meeting wishes to protect the health and welfare of Lexington, its residents and visitors, and local wildlife, by reducing the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides and 1 promoting Integrated Pest Management strategies; and WHEREAS, second-generation anticoagulants are more likely than first-generation anticoagulants to kill non-target animals that feed on poisoned prey or carcasses, and remain longer in animal tissues; and as such, second-generation anticoagulants pose greater risks to non-target species including pets and wildlife, and children are at risk of poisoning when coming into contact with highly toxic second- generation anticoagulants; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of public health to eliminate the use of toxic rodenticides on town land,ponds and waterways,to encourage the reduction and elimination of the use of toxic rodenticides including on Town-owned properties, and WHEREAS, the Town finds that a balanced and healthy ecosystem is vital to the health of the Town and its residents and visitors, and as such it is also in need of protection from exposure to hazardous chemicals including rodenticides, including and especially on Town- owned and managed properties; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT A. Town Meeting urges the Town and all its property-holding or managing entities, including departments, commissions, boards and other subdivisions, to introduce and promote management practices known commonly as "Integrated Pest Management' for the remediation of rodent infestations; and further B. The Town continue its current work to develop and implement an Integrated Pest Management Policy and/or set of practices with the goal of eliminating use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides by or on behalf of municipal property owning or managing entities; and further C. The Town engage in public education and outreach efforts about the benefits of Integrated Pest Management policies and practices on Town-owned land and in general. Marci Semanska, Founder of Save Lexington Wildlife, presented information on the Article. Recommendations: Mr Sandeen stated that the Select Board was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr. Hamilton stated that the Conservation Commission was unanimously in support of the Article. Ms. Arens stated that the Sustainable Lexington Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. 9.10 p.m. Members discussed the Article and students from the Diamond Middle School, offered 1 their thoughts. J 9:24 p.m. Steven Heinrich, Pct. 3, called the question. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 127 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued 134 I 14 I9 MOTION CARRIES 9:26 p.m. Ms. Sarnesta offered a brief comment and the Moderator opened voting on Article 40. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 40—Integrated Pest Management Resolution (Citizen Petition). Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain I 157 1 1 MOTION CARRIES 9:27 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 43 ARTICLE 43 VOTING RIGHTS 16 AND OLDER(Citizen Petition) MOTION. Kunal Botla moves that the Select Board be authorized to petition the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to enact legislation in substantially the form below to grant the Town of Lexington the authority to endow legal voting rights in municipal elections for Town of Lexington residents aged 16 and 17 years old, and further that the Select Board be authorized to approve amendments to said act by the General Court before its enactment that are within the scope of the general objectives of this motion. "An Act granting the Town of Lexington the authority to endow legal voting rights in municipal elections for Town of Lexington residents aged 16 and 17 years old." Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows. SECTION 1 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1 of Chapter 51 of the General Laws or any other general or special law rule, or regulation to the contrary any individual aged 16 or 17 years old residing in the Town of Lexington,who is ineligible to vote under state law due to age, but who is otherwise eligible to vote under state law, may upon application have their names entered on a list of voters established by the office of the town clerk for the Town of Lexington. Such individuals on the list of voters may vote in any election for local offices and local ballot questions in accordance with this Act. For the purposes of this Act, "local voters" are anyone who is eligible to vote pursuant to this Act in a local election or upon a local ballot question in the Town of Lexington. SECTION 2. Said office of the town clerk shall establish a separate registration list for local voters who shall fill out an alternative registration form.Upon turning eighteen,each local voter shall be taken off said list and notified that he or she must register as a regular voter in accordance with state law regulations, and guidelines, in order to be eligible to vote. Said office shall create and print, at the Town of Lexington's expense,the special registration form needed for the purpose of registering local voters. SECTION 3 Said board is hereby authorized to promulgate regulations, guidelines and forms to implement the purpose of this act. SECTION 4 If a local ballot question appears on a state election ballot, the office of the Town Clerk shall print a separate ballot for the local ballot question at the expense of the Town of Lexington. SECTION 5 The Town of Lexington is hereby authorized to pass ordinances to implement the purpose of this act subject to all the provisions of Chapter 215, Acts of 1929 and Chapter 753,Acts of 1968, as amended. 128 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued SECTION 6. Nothing in this act shall be construed to confer upon local voters the right to vote for any state or federal office or any state or federal ballot questions. (02/06/2024) Kunal Botla presented information on the Article (2.16) Recommendations. n Mr I,ucente noted that the Select Board had voted with 3 in favor and 2 awaiting Town Meeting discussion. 9:31 p.m. Members discussed and debated the Article. 10:06 p.m. Steve Heinrich, Pct. 3, called the question. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: I Yes I No Abstain I 112 i 35 12 MOTION CARRIES 10:08 p.m. Mr Boudett. Pct. 4. raised a Point of Order and requested the final vote of the Select Board, Ms. Barry noted that she would be voting "no" and Ms. Hai noted that she would be abstaining as she was in favor of the substance of the Article, but was concerned about implementation. As there were no final comments from the proponent. The Moderator opened voting on Article 43 Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Aaarove Article 43 —Voting Riehts 16 and Older(Citizen Petition). 1 Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain 71 74 13 MOTION FAILS 10.10 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 45 ARTICLE 45 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY(Citizen Petition) MOTION. Ms. Pappo moves that WHEREAS, the Town wishes to recognize the Indigenous nations of North America, their roots and their many contributions made to our community, our Commonwealth, and our country now and throughout history WHEREAS, the Town can gain insight in dealing with environmental issues such as climate change through Indigenous environmental knowledge. respect for nature, and seventh generation thinking. WHEREAS, The Town encourages our community and our public schools to observe Indigenous Peoples Day with appropriate exercises and instruction to celebrate the thriving contemporary cultures 1 and diversity and acknowledge the authentic histories of Indigenous Peoples. WHEREAS,the District of Columbia; States of Alaska. Louisiana, Maine,Michigan,Minnesota,New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wisconsin; and MA municipalities including Bedford, Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Newton, Wellesley, Watertown, Boston, Salem, Somerville, Brookline,Marblehead,Northampton.Amherst.Melrose, and many more observe Indigenous Peoples Day to promote Indigenous cultures and commemorate the history of Indigenous Peoples; and 129 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued WHEREAS,the Town of Lexington celebrates and welcomes all people,and is dedicated to promoting equity and justice in our Town through policies and practices that seek to end systemic racism and discrimination; NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED THAT TOWN MEETING VOTES AS FOLLOWS: The second Monday of October shall henceforth be commemorated in Lexington as Indigenous Peoples Day, in honor of the resilience and contributions of Indigenous peoples in our Town, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and our country Fran Ludwig presented information on the Article. Recommendations: Ms. Hai noted that the Select Board was unanimously in support of the Article. Ms. Cuthbertson stated that the School Committee was unanimously in support of the Article. 10.17 p.m. Members discussed and debated the Article. 10:35 p.m. Sanjay Padaki, Pct. 8, called the question. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: I Yes No Abstain 113 30 8 MOTION CARRIES 10:37 p.m. Ms. Offered thanks to the Meeting body The Moderator opened voting on Article 45 Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Aoorove Article 45—Indigenous Peoples Day (Citizen Petition). Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain I 140 8 5 MOTION CARRIES 10:39 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 24 ARTICLE 24 APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL COMMISSION MOTION Ms. Barry moves that the Town appropriate $500,000 for the purpose of the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, including personnel costs, supplies, equipment, event support,planning,promotion and advertising therefor, and all incidental costs related thereto, as coordinated by the Semiquincentennial Commission-Lex250 with the approval of the Select Board; and that to meet this appropriation. $500,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance. Recommendations: Ms. Barry gave an overview of the proposed activities and ongoing planning towards the event including a reenactment and weekend activities for the 250th Anniversary and also stated that the Select Board unanimously recommended passage of the Article. Mr Parker noted that the Appropriations Committee unanimously supported passage of the Article. 130 March 18, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, continued 10.45 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on Article 24 Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared that: Motion to Aoorove Article 24—Aouronriate Funding for Seminuincentennial Commission. Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain I 137 1 6 MOTION CARRIES 10.46 p.m. The Moderator asked for a motion to dissolve the 2024 Annual Town Meeting. Mr Pato, Select Board Chair, moved to dissolve Annual Town Meeting 2024 Motion Adopted by majority voice vote. A true copy Att de Alderete, Town Clerk 131 r 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting March 18,2024 ATM-02- ATM-29b- ATM-29b.Amend the ATM-3. Terminate- ATM-42:Digital ATM-29a-Amend- ATM-29a:Amend the Terminate- Ge anti Bylaw-Nett Appointments ATM-32:Old Debate Publication Of Daggett Ge al Bylaw. 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ATM-29a:Amend the Terminate- Ge eml Bylaw-No Appo ntrnents ATM-32:01d Debate Publication Df Dagger Ge al Bylaw- Debate Control Comme dal To Cary Led u Spring Mr et Previous Legal Notic Co struction Ntis Noise Control Previa Gas Leaf Bloom Attends :Check-: Serle Name Change Du stip (Chan Petition) Refinements Construction Noll Quentin Prohibition Delay Pct Name ID I E Robin Lovett 472 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Bl Bridle Meade 2241 No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Shames Oste 225 Absta Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye 0 Sanlay Padakl 38 Absta Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye 8 illahua Pa 3241 Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No BlAndr i Radule -Ba 2261 Abstain Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye BtSudhn Paola 422 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye 811essie Stelgeneald 720 Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No 91Shn n Ahmed 476 Ye Ye Absta Ye Ye Abstain Ye Ye Ye 91Mark Ande 146 91HemabenShaft 234 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No No 91Vicro a Blie 235 Ye Ye Absta Ye Ye Ye Ye No Abstain 91Todd Burge 477 No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No No 91Scott Sorsa 319 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye No 911e eCanale 237 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye 91Rlchard Ca ale 238 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Abstain No 91Rodney Cole 239 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye 1 91DIa a Do 475 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye 91Thomas Fe 241 No Ye Ye Ye Ye No No No No I 91MoiLe Garberg 24Ye Ye Ye No Abstain Ye Ye Ye Ye 91 Kimberly He ole-Lawr 32Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No 9 Phillp)arks 243 No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No 9 Ethan 14c ek 433 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No 9 Vin eta Coma 92 9ISu eLau 244 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No No 9 Alu Mo 496 Ye Ye Abstain Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No 911a et Perry 176 91LIsah Rhode 249 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No 91Thamas SMole 250 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye No I ITofal 1 Ye1 142 168 132 136 164 164 166 119 69 lTota12=No 11 0 17 20 3 4 4 35 96 IIDta13=Abstain 16 I 2 20 13 5 I 7 4 13 3 Total Vole 169 170 169 169 SR DS 174 107 168 Pa s/Fall Pa Pass Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Fail rT 136 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting- March 20, 2024 ATM-4: ATM-5. Appropriate Appropriate ATM-B:Accept ATM 9:Establish ATM-CONSENT: Fy2025 Fy2025 ATM-7. Tucker Ave And Continue Attendance. Consent Agenda Operating Enterprise Funds Sustainable (Westernmost Departmental Check-In (12j Removed I Budget Buogets Capital Projects Portions Revolving Pones Pct (Name ID I I I ' 0 Mike Barrett 14 I I 0 (Suzanne Barry 13 Yes Yes Yes I Yes i Yes Yes I Yes I 0 Deborah Brown 6 Abstain Abstain Abstain I Abstain I Abstain Abstain Abstain i 0 Michelle Ciccdo 12 I I 1 0 Jilf Hai 11 I Yes Yes I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I 0 Douglas Wcente 7 I Yes Yes I Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Yes I 0 (Joe Pato 5 I Yes Yes Yes I Yes I Yes Yes I 0 Mark Sandeen 10 ( Yes I Yes ( Yes Yes ( Yes ( Yes Yes I 1 Lois Angelo 405 I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes Yes _ I 1 John Bartenstein 40 Yes Yes ( ( Ye ( Yes Yes Yes 1 1 Sandhya Beebee I 45 Yes Yes i Yes Yes Yesi 1 'Robert Cunha 47 Yes Yes I Yes Yes 1 1 iieThey rennelly 478 I 1 ILarry Freeman I 4$ I I I `-^—. 1 Tanya Gisolfi-McCready 325 No Yes Yes Yes Verbally 1 Yes ( Yes Verbally fee ( 1 Yffang Gong 301 ( Yes Yes I Yes I Yes Yes I Yes I Yes I 1 Stephanie Hsu 415 1 1 Janet Kern I 303 I Yes ( Yes I Yes Yes Yes Yes I 1 'lay Luker 414 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I 1 Eric Michelson ( 41 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 INoah Michelson 173 Yes I4 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I 1 (Meg Muckenhoupt 4I ( Yes { Yes I Yes Yes Yes Yes Ye I 1 IValerie Overton 52 I Yes I Yes I Yes _ Yes I Yes Yes I Yes I 1 hatherine Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 1 (John RossiReynolds I 54Z I Yes ( Yes Yes Yes I Yes Yes Yes I 1 Carol Sampson 56 I Yes ( Yes Yes Yes I Yes ( Yes Yes I 1 Bella Tsvetkova 58 Yes Yes I Yes Yes I Yes Yes I 1 Albert 2abin 61 I Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes Yes Yes I 1 Judith Zabin I 62 I Yes ( Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I 2 'Avram Baskin I 63 I 2 Marian Cohen 64 I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I 7 'Matthew Cohen 65 I I Yes Yes Yes I Yes ( Yes I I 137 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting- March 20, 2024 ATM-4: ATM-5: Appropriate Appropriate ATM-8-Accept ATM-a Establish ATM-CONSENT Fy2025 Fy2025 ATM-7' Tucker Ave And Continue Attendance Consent Agenda Operating Enterprise Funds Sustainable (Westernmost Departmental Check-in (12j Removed) Budget Budgets Capital Projects Portion) Revolving Funds Pct Name ID 2 Matt Daggett 66 Abstain Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Sarah Daggett 466 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Rita Goldberg 69 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Carolyn Goldstein 465 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Jeffrey Howry 468 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Ajay Joseph 70 Yes 2 Barbara Katzenberg 305 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Peter Lee 73 2 Mark Manasas 74 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Ricki Pappo 77 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (^ 2 Syed Rizvi 78 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Verbally Yes 2 ,Kenneth Shine 79 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Jonathan Suber 81 Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes i 2 Laura Swain 467 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Rita Vachani 306 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Emilie Webster 321 2 Amy Weinstock 304 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Betsey Weiss 82 Yes Yes Yes 3 Bronte Abraham 434 Yes Yes Yes ' Yes Yes 3 Courtney Apgar 83 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Joshua Apgar 257 Yes Yes 3 Cynthia Arens 84 Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Delanot Bastien 290 Yes Yes Yes Yes Verbally Yes 3 Sallye Bleiberg 416 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Chris Buenrostro 474 -- 3 Norman Cohen 108 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Edward Dolan 309 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Steven Heinrich 87 Yes Yes ' Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Jeanne Krieger 91 Yes Yes r Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Henry Lau 93 I 3 Michael Martignetti 95 I 3 Ipek Ozer-Stillman 481 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes i 138 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting March 20, 2024 ATM-4: ATM-5 Appropriate Appropriate ATM-8.Accept ATM-9.Establish ATM-CONSENT. Fy2025 Fy2025 ATM-7: Tucker Ave And Continue Attendance. Consent Agenda Operating Enterprise Funds Sustainable (Westernmost Departmental Check-in (12j Removed) Budget Budgets Capital Projects Portion) Revolving Funds Pd Name ID 3 Glenn Parker 37 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Letha Prestbo 96 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Robert Rotberg 97 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Michael Schanbacher 98 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Prashant Singh 308 3 Frank Smith 99 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Stanley Yap 102 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Alessandro Alessandrini 103 4 Nyles Barnert 104 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Gloria Bloom 105 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -L 4 Linda Boardman Liu 419 Yes Yes 4 Kunal Botla 489 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I 4 Michael Boudett 124 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes J 4 Lawrence Chan 107 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Robert Cohen 109 4 Kathryn Colburn no Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Katie Cutler 111 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Heather Hartshorn 470 4 Eileen Jay 114 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Charles Lamb 115 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Kathleen Lenihan 116 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Wendy Manz 246 Yes Yes Verbally Yes Verbally Yes Verbally Yes Verbally Yes Verbally Yes Verbally 4 Gerald Paul 119 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Jennifer Richlin 326 Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Kathryn Roy 420 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Sandra Shaw 120 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Nancy Shepard 121 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Ruth Thomas 123 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 Anil Ahusa 125 Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti 127 5 Judy Crocker 128 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes If 5 Irene Dondley 129 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes —j 139 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting- March 20, 2024 ATM-4. ATM-5. Appropriate Appropriate ATM-B:Accept ATM-9:Establish ATM-CONSENT: Fy2025 Fy2025 ATM-7' Tucker Ave And Continue Attendance. Consent Agenda Operating Enterprise Funds Sustainable (Westernmost Departmental Check-in (12j Removed) Budget Budgets Capital Projects Portion) Revolving Funds Pct Name ID Ting Fang 490 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Marilyn Fenollosa 130 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Andrew Friedlich 131 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Anthony Galaitsis I 132 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Sarah Higginbotham I 313 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Steven Kaufman I 134 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Pamela Lyons 135 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Jerold Michelson 136 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Joyce Murphy 491 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Kristin Pechinsky 493 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ^- Marc SaintLouis 139 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Melanie Thompson 140 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes M.Masha Traber 141 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Alex Tsouvalas 492 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Lin Xu 143 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Lily Yan 43 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes John Zhao 144 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Thomas Barry 458 No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Sara Bothwell Allen 147 Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Margaret Counts-Klebe 149 Yes Yes Andrea Fribush 151 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Edmund Grant 152 Yes Yes — Jonathan Himmel 153 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Frederic Johnson 154 Yes Yes Yes Morton Kahan 155 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Jyotsna Kakullavaraou 259 _ Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Brian Kelley 156 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Innessa Manning 159 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Bridger McGaw 160 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Dawn McKenna 161 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Susan McLeish 117 Dinesh Patel 163 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 140 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting- March 20, 2024 ATM-4: ATM-5: Appropriate Appropriate ATM-8:Accept ATM.9:Establish ATM-CONSENT: Fy2025 Fy2025 ATM-7- Tucker Ave And Continue Attendance. Consent Agenda Operating Enterprise Funds Sustainable (Westernmost Departmental Check-in (121 Removed) Budget Budgets Capital Projects Portion) Revolving rends Pct Name I ID $ lOeepata Sawhney 164 Yes i Yes YesYes Yes Yes i Yes 6 ITaylor Singh ( 212 Yes I Yes Yes I Yes Yes ( Yes I Yes 6 !Deborah Strod 165 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 6 Eran Strod 421 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 6 I Vinita Verma 166 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 6 Ryan Wise 459 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes i Yes 7 Marsha Baker 194 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Verbally Yes Yes 7 Christian Botrtwell 473 Yes Yes I Yes Yes Yes Yes Ye 7 I Mary Burnell 196 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes 7 Robert Creech 19$ Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes 7 Sara Cuthbertson 329 I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes I 7 Harry Forsdick 200 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7 Mary Hamilton 202 No Yes Yes Yes i Yes Yes ( Yes .v..1 7 Philip Hamilton 202 I Yes Yes Yes I Yes Yes Yes Yes 7 Stacey Hamilton I 203 I Yes ( Yes I Yes Yes Yes Yes 7 Pam Hoffman 1 204 I Yes Yes Yes I Yes Yes Yes ( Yes 7 David Kanter 267 Yes Ye Yes Yes Yes Yee I Yes 7 Meghana Khanolkar 494 ( Yes ( Yes Yes Yes I Yes Yes I Yes 7 1Vikas Kinger I 205 I 7 Benjamin Lees I 497 Yes I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7 !Semite Mandeba I 207 1 7 iRaul Marques-Pascual I 208 Yes I Yes Yes Yes i Yes I 7 ITina McBride I 209 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7 Leonard Morse-Porter 317 Yes Yes Yes I Yes I Yes Yes Yes 7 Robert Peters 210 Yes Yes Yes I Yes Yes Yes Yes 7 Umesh Shelat 211 Abstain Yes No Yes I Yes Yes Yes 7 Pamela Tames I 316 Yes I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yet Yes 8 Robert Avallone 214 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes 8 Lauren Black ( 216 Yes ( Yes Yes Yes ( Yes Yes 8 Victoria Buckley I 17/ Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 8 Heidi Burkno.cer I 495 Yes Yes I res Yes Yes I Yes 1 Yes 8 Shailesh Chandra I 217 ( Yes Yes I Yes Yes Yes I Yes I Yes 141 , 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting- March 20, 2024 ATM-4: ATM-5. Appropriate Appropriate ATM-B:Accept ATM-9:Establish ATM-CONSENT: Fy2025 Fy2025 ATM-7: Tucker Ave And Continue Attendance: Consent Agenda Operating Enterprise Funds Sustainable (Westernmost Departmental Check-in (121Removed) Budget Budgets Capital Projects Portion) Revolving Funds Pct Name I ID Gang Chen 218 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Margaret Coppe 240 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Thomas Diaz 427 Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Margaret Enders 219 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Alix Fox 423 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Betty Gau 220 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Verbally Yes Yes On Jensen 222 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Alan Levine 39 Abstain Yes Yes I Yes Yes Yes Yes Robin Lovett 472 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Brielle Meade 224 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I James Osten 225 Yes Verbally Sanjay Padaki 38 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 Dahua Pan 324 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes L Andrei Radulescu-Banu 226 Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Verbally Yes Yes Sudhir Ranjan 422 Yes Yes Yes Yes + Yes Yes Yes Jessie Steigerwald 228 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Shireen Ahmed 476 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Mark Andersen 146 Abstain Yes Hemaben Bhatt 234 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Victoria Blier 235 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Todd Burger 477 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Scott Burson 319 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Jeanne Canale 237 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Richard Canale 238 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Rodney Cole 239 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Diana Donovan 475 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Thomas Fenn 241 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Mollie Garberg 242 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Kimberly Hensle-Lowrance 320 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Philip Jackson 243 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ethan Kiczek 433 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Vineeta Kumar 92 142 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting- March 20, 2024 ATM-4: ATM-5: Appropriate Appropriate ATM-B-Accept ATM-9 Establish ATM-CONSENP Fy2025 Fy2025 ATM-7- Tucker Ave And Continue Attendance: Consent Agenda Operating Enterprise Funds Sustainable (Westernmost Departmental Check-in (121Removed) Budget Budgets Capital Projects Portion) Revolving Funds Pct Name ID 9 Suzanne Lau 244 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 9 Alcia Morris 496 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 9 Janet Perry 176 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 9 Lisah Rhodes 249 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 9 Thomas Shiple 250 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Total 1 Yes 130 166 169 165 163 162 162 Total No 10 0 1 0 1 0 0 Total3 Abstain 13 2 1 1 1 1 1 Total Voters 153 168 171 166 165 163 163 1 Pass/Fail Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass 143 r- 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting March 27,2024 ATM-lo: APproPnate The Fy2025 ATM-10g: ATM-10h: Community ATM-10e:Park LexHAB Support, Lexington ATM-10a:Cary Pr ervatlo ATM-10f. ATM-10c:Park ATM-10d: Improvements- Restoration Housing Memorial Committe Terminate- ATM-10f:Lin oln lmpr ements- Lincoln Park Hard Court Preservatio Authority Library Operating Debate: Park Field Athletic Fields- Fin 0 Statlo Surfaces- nd Exterior Attenda Renovation- Budget And CPA Previo Improvements- Bowman School Equipment- Valley Rd- Decarbonization Pr ervation Checks $4,000,000 Projects Questa $1,145,000 -$545,000 $160,000 $492,000 $482,365 $100,000 Pd Name ID I Mike Ba ett 14 I Su a Barry 13 Ye Ye Ye Abstain Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Debo ah Brown6 Absta Absta Abate Abstain Absta Abstain Abrta Absta Absta Absta Michelle CR ole 12 Jill Ha 11 Ye Ye Ye Absta Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Douglas Lu rite 7 Ye Ye Ye Abate Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Joe Pato5 Ye Ye Ye Abstain Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Mark Sande 10 Ye Ye Ye Absta No Ye Yes Ye Ye Yen Lo s Angelo 405 Ye Absta Ye Yes No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Jahn Bartenrte 40 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Sandhya Beebe 45 Ye Ye Yes Ye Yes Robert Cunha 47 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Jeffrey Fe ell,/ 478 Larry Fr ema 48 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye Tanya Gisolfi-MCCr ady 325 NoYe Ye No Abate I Yes Absta Ye Ye Ye Wang Gong 301 Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Stepha eHs 415 Ye Ye I Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye la et Ne 303 Ye Ye I Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Jay Luke 414 Ye Ye I Ye Absta Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Erc Michels 41 Ye Ye I Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Noah Michels 173 Ye Ye I Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Meg Mockenhoupt 42 Ye Ye l Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Vale a Overto 52 Ye Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye cache a Reynolds 402 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye John to 54 Ye Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Yes Ye Ca al lamps 56 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye Bella Ts etko 58 Albert Zabm 61 Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ijudnh Zabin 62 Ye Ye I Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye IAv am Baskin 63 Ye Ye I Ye No No Ye Ye Absta Ye Ye IMa n Cohe 64 Ye Ye I Ye Ye Absta Ye Yes Ye IMatthew Cohe 65 I I (Matt Daggett I 66 I I 144 2024 Lexington Annual Town M eting Mar:h 27,2024 I ATM-1o: Appropriate The F92025 ATM-10g: ATM-101: Community ATM-10e:Park LexHAB Support, Le ngton ATM-lea:Cary Pr ervatio ATM-10f- ATM-10c:Park ATM-10d: Improvements Restoration Ho ng Memo al Committe Terminate- ATM-10f:Lin oln Improvements Lin ale Park Hard Court Preservatlo Authority Library Ope ating Debate Park Field Athletic Fields Fltn s Stations Surfac and Exteno Attendan Re vation Budget And CPA Pr vie Improvements- Bowman School Equipment- Valley Rd- De r emized° Pr ervatio Check- $4,000,000 Projects Question $1,145,000 $545,000 $160,000 $492,000 $482.365 $100,000 Pct Name ID Sa ah Daggett 466 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Rita Goldberg 69 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ca olyn Goldrte 465 Ye Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Jeffrey Hewn/ 468 Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ajay to eph 70 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Barbara Katz nberg 305 Yes Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Peter Le 73 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye 1 Mark Ma 74 Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Maki Pappo 77 Ye Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Ye Syed Ravi 78 Ye Ye Ye No Yes Verbally Yes Verbally Ye Abstain Ye Ye Ke etl Shin 79 No Absta Ye Ye Ye Ye Absta Absta Ahsta Jo ashen Sube 81 Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Laura Swa 467 Ye Ye Yes Verbally No Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Rita Varha 306 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Emilie Webste 321 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Amy We stock 304 Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Betsey We 82 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Br nee Abraham 434 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Courtney Apga 83 Joshua Apga 257 Cynthia Ar 84 Abate Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Dela of Bartle 290 Yes Verbally Ye Ye No Absta Ye Sollve Bleiberg 416 Ye Ye Yes No No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Chr seal stro 474 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Absta Ye Norman Cole 108 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Edward Dora 309 Ye Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ste n He ch 87 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye le eKrege 91 Ye Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Henry La 93 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Michael Martignetti 95 leek Oz -Sbllma 481 GIe n Parke 37 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Letha Prertbo 96 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye 145 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting March 27,2024 ATM-10: Appropriate The Fy2025 ATM-log: ATM-10h: Community ATM-10e:Park LeXHAB Support, Lexington ATM-10a:Cary Preser atm ATM-10f- ATM-10c:Park ATM-10d: Improvements- Restoredo Housing Memorial Committee Terminate- ATM-10f Lincoln lmpr ements- Lincoln Park Hard Court Preservatio Authority Library Ope ating Debate: Park Field Athletic Fields- Fitness Static Surfaces- nd Exterlo Attendance. Renovatio Budget And CPA Previous Improvements-Bowman School Equipment- Valley Rd- Decarbonisatio Preservation- Check-in $4,000,000 Protects Liu stio $1,145,000 $545,000 $160,000 $492,000 $482,365 $100,000 Pct (Name ID I I I Robert Rattlers 97 Yes I Ye Yes I No Verbally I No Ye Ye Yes I Ye Ye Michael Schen bathe 98 Ye I Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Pr chant Singh I 308 I Ye I Fr nk Smith 1 99 Ye I Ye Ye No Ye I Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Stanley Yes 102 I Ale sandro Ale ndn 103 I Nyles Ba ert 104 Ye Ye I Ye Ye 1 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye .----- Gloria Bloom 105 Linda Bo rdma Liu 419 Ye Ye 1 Ye Ye 1 No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ku aleotia 489 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Michael Boudett 124 Ye Ye Ye 1 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Lawr eChan 107 Ye Ye Ye Yes Ye Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye Robert Cohe 109 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye I Ye Kathryn Colbu 110 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Katie Cutle 111 Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Heather Hartsha 470 Elle n lay 114 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Charles Lamb 115 Ye Ye Ye Ye 1 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Kathie nLe the I 116 Ye I Ye Na 1 Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye Yes Wendy Ma 246 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ge aid Paul 119 I I le neer'Whim 326 1 Ye Ye Ye No Abstain Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Kathryn Roy 420 I Ye Ye Ye Ye Abate Ye Ye I Ye Ye Ye Sandra Shaw 120 I Ye Yes Verbally Ye Ye 1 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Nancy Shepard 121 I Ye Ye Ye I Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ruth Thome 123 Ye Ye Ye Abrta I Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye And Ahula 125 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye 1 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Na cy Co -Ro chetti 127 Judy Cr cite 128 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ir aDondley I 129 Ye I Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye Ye YeYes Ting Fang 490 I Ye Ye Yes No Abrta Ye Yes Yes Ye I Ye Marilyn Fe olio 1 130 1 Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye I Ye Andrew Fredbch 131 I Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye I Ye I Ye Ye I Ye l 146 2024 Lexington Annual Town M eting Mar:h 27,2024 l ATM-10 Appropr ate The Fy2025 ATM-10g: ATM-10h• Community ATM-10e Park LexHAB Support, Lexingta ATM-10a:Cary Preservatlo ATM-10f- ATM-Inc:Park ATM-ted: Improvements Restoatio Housing Memorial Committe Terminate- ATM-10f:Lin oln Improvements Lincoln Park Hard Court Pr ervation, Authority Library Ope atng Debate Park Field Athletic Fields Fitn s Stations Sulfa rid file Attendance: Re cation Budget And CPA Pr us Improvements-Bowman School Equipment- Valley Rd- De arbonixatio Preservation Check-i $4,000,000 Projects Question $1,145,000 $545,000 $160,000 $492,000 5481,365 $100,000 Pct Name ID Anthony Galarts 132 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye Sa all Higginbotham 313 Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ste n Kaufma 134 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Pamela Lyo 135 Ye Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye le old Michela) 136 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Joyce Murphy 491 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Knstm Pechinsky 493 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Absta Ye Ye Ye Ma cSa ntLo 139 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Mela Thomps 140 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye M.Masha Trabe 141 Ale Ts ala 492 Ye Ye Ye No No Ye Ye ye Ye Ye '---• Lin Xu 143 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Absta Ye Ye Ye Lily Ya 43 Ye Ye Ye Ye Absta Ye Ye Ye Ye John The 144 Thomas Barry 458 No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye 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Joe Pato 5 Yes Yes Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes 0 Mark Sandeen 10 Yes Yes Abstain Yes Yes Yes 1 Lois Angelo 405 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 John Bartenstein 40 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 Sandhya Beebee 45 Yes Yes Yes 1 Robert Cunha 47 Yes Yes 1 Jeffrey Fennelly 478 1 Larry Freeman 48 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 Tanya Gisolfi-McCready 325 No Yes No Yes Yes Abstain Yes 1 Wang Gong 301 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 Stephanie Hsu 415 Abstain Yes Yes Yes 1 Janet Kern 303 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 Jay Luker 414 Yes Yes Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 Eric Michelson 41 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 Noah Michelson 173 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes 1 Meg Muckenhoupt 42 1 Valerie Overton 52 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 Katherine Reynolds 402 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Verbally Yes 1 John Rossi 54 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 Carol Sampson 56 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes 1 Bella Tsvetkova 58 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 155 C 1 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting -April 3, 2024 ATM-50: Amend Zoning ATM-33: Bylaw ATM-51: Authorize Inclusionary Amend Zoning ATM-10i: ATM-33- Affordable ATM-52: Housing For Bylaw Affordable Terminate- Housing Trust Amend Zoning Village And Maximum Housing Trust Debate: To Seek Bylaw And Map Multi-Family Height For Attendance: Funding Previous Affordable Technical Overlay Village Overlay Check-in $3,200,000 Question Housing Corrections Districts District Pct Name ID I I I 1 Albert Zabin 61 Yes Yes I Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 Judith Zabin 62 Yes I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Avram Baskin 63 Yes Yes I No Yes Yes Yes 2 Marian Cohen 64 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Matthew Cohen 65 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Matt Daggett 66 Abstain Yes No Yes Yes Abstain Abstain 2 Sarah Daggett 466 Yes No Yes Yes Yes 2 Rita Goldberg 69 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes L2 Carolyn Goldstein 465 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Abstain Yes 2 Jeffrey Hawn, 468 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Ajay Joseph 70 2 Barbara Katzenberg 305 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Peter Lee 73 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Mark Manasas 74 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Ricki Pappo 77 Abstain Yes No Yes Yes Abstain Yes 2 Syed Rizvi 78 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Kenneth Shine 79 No ' Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Jonathan Suber 81 Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Laura Swain 467 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Rita Vachani 306 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Emilie Webster 321 Yes Yes No Yes Yes 2 Amy Weinstock 304 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 I Betsey Weiss 82 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 IBronte Abraham 434 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Abstain Abstain 3 (Courtney Apgar 83 Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 (Joshua Apgar 257 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 (Cynthia Arens 84 Yes Yes No Yes Yes t 156 1 2024 Lexington Anrual Towr Meeting April 3, 2024 1 ATM-50: Amend Zoning ATM-33: Bylaw ATM-51: Authorize Inclusionary Amend Zoning ATM-10i: ATM-33- Affordable ATM-52: Housing For Bylaw- Affordable Terminate- Housing Trust Amend Zoning Village And Maximum Housing Trust Debate: To Seek Bylaw And Map Multi-Family Height For Attendance: Funding Previous Affordable Technical Overlay Village Overlay Check-in $3,200,000 Question Housing Corrections Districts District Pct Name ID 3 Delanot Bastien 290 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Sallye Bleiberg 416 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Chris Buenrostro 474 3 Norman Cohen 108 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Edward Dolan 309 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Steven Heinrich 87 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Jeanne Krieger 91 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Henry Lau 93 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Michael Martignetti 95 Yes Yes Yes Yes "`� 3 Ipek Ozer-Stillman 481 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Glenn Parker 37 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Letha Prestbo 96 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Robert Rotberg 97 No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Michael Schanbacher 98 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Prashant Singh 308 3 Frank Smith 99 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Stanley Yap 102 Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Alessandro Alessandrini 103 Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Nyles Barnert 104 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Gloria Bloom 105 No Yes Yes Abstain 4 Linda Boardman Liu 419 Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Kunal Botla 489 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Michael Boudett 124 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Lawrence Chan 107 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Robert Cohen 109 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Kathryn Colburn 110 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Katie Cutler 111 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 157 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting -April 3, 2024 ATM-50: Amend Zoning ATM-33: Bylaw ATM-51: Authorize Inclusionary Amend Zoning ATM-10i: ATM-33- Affordable ATM-52: Housing For Bylaw Affordable Terminate- Housing Trust Amend Zoning Village And Maximum Housing Trust Debate: To Seek Bylaw And Map Multi-Family Height For Attendance: Funding Previous Affordable Technical Overlay Village Overlay Check-in $3,200,000 Question Housing Corrections Districts District Pct Name ID 4 Heather Hartshorn 470 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Eileen Jay 114 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes i 4 Charles Lamb 115 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Kathleen Lenihan 116 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Wendy Manz 246 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Gerald Paul 119 No Yes Verbally Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Jennifer Richlin 326 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Kathryn Roy 420 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Sandra Shaw 120 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Nancy Shepard 121 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Ruth Thomas 123 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Abstain 5 Anil Ahuja 125 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti 127 5 Judy Crocker 128 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 Irene Dondley 129 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 Ting Fang 490 Yes Yes No Abstain Yes Yes Yes 5 Marilyn Fenollosa 130 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 Andrew Friedlich 131 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes 5 Anthony Galaitsis 132 Yes Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 Sarah Higginbotham 313 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 Steven Kaufman 134 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 Pamela Lyons 135 Yes No No Yes No Yes 5 Jerold Michelson 136 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 Joyce Murphy 491 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 Kristin Pechinsky 493 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes 5 Marc SaintLouis 139 Abstain Yes No Abstain Yes Yes Yes 5 Melanie Thompson 140 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7 L 158 2024 Lexirgton Anrual Town Meeting -April 3, 2024 1 ATM-50: Amend Zoning ATM-33: Bylaw ATM-51: Authorize Inclusionary Amend Zoning ATM-10i: ATM-33- Affordable ATM-52: Housing For Bylaw Affordable Terminate- Housing Trust Amend Zoning Village And Maximum Housing Trust Debate: To Seek Bylaw And Map Multi-Family Height For Attendance: Funding Previous Affordable Technical Overlay Village Overlay Check-in $3,200,000 Question Housing Corrections Districts District Pct Name ID M.Masha Traber 141 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Alex Tsouvalas 492 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Lin Xu 143 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Lily Yan 43 Yes No Yes Yes Yes John Zhao 144 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Thomas Barry 458 No Abstain No No Yes No No Sara Bothwell Allen 147 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Margaret Counts-Klebe 149 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Andrea Fribush 151 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes "—' Edmund Grant 152 Yes Yes Yes Yes Jonathan Himmel 153 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes {� Fredertc Johnson 154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Morton Kahan 155 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Jyotsna Kakullavarapu 259 Yes Yes Yes Brian Kelley 156 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Innessa Manning 159 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Bridger McGaw 160 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Abstain Yes Dawn McKenna 161 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Susan Mcleish 117 Abstain Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Dinesh Patel 163 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Deepika Sawhney 164 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Taylor Singh 212 Deborah Strod 165 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Eran Strod 421 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Vinita Verma 166 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Ryan Wise 459 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Marsha Baker 194 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 I -JI 159 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting -April 3, 2024 ATM-50: Amend Zoning ATM-33: Bylaw ATM-51: Authorize Inclusionary Amend Zoning ATM-10i: ATM-33- Affordable ATM-52: Housing For Bylaw Affordable Terminate- Housing Trust Amend Zoning Village And Maximum Housing Trust Debate: To Seek Bylaw And Map Multi-Family Height For Attendance: Funding Previous Affordable Technical Overlay Village Overlay Check-in $3,200,000 Question Housing Corrections Districts District Pct Name ID Christian Boutwell 473 Yes Yes No Yes yes Yes Yes Mary Burnell 196 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Robert Creech 198 Yes Yes Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Sara Cuthbertson 329 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Harry Forsdick 200 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Mary Hamilton 201 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Philip Hamilton 202 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Stacey Hamilton 203 Abstain Yes Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Pam Hoffman 204 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes David Kanter 267 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Meghana Khanolkar 494 Yes Yes Yes Yes ' Yes Yes Vikas Kinger 205 Yes Yes Yes Benjamin Lees 497 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Abstain Yes Samita Mandelia 207 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Raul Marques-Pascual 208 Tina McBride 209 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Abstain Yes Leonard Morse-Fortier 317 Abstain Yes Yes Yes Abstain No Yes Robert Peters 210 Abstain Yes Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Umesh Shelat 211 Pamela Tames 316 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Robert Avallone 214 No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Lauren Black 216 Yes Yes Victoria Buckley 177 Yes Yes_ Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Heidi Burkholder 495 Yes I Yes Yes Yes Yes Abstain Abstain Shailesh Chandra 217 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Gang Chen 218 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Margaret Coppe 240 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 160 2024 Lexirgton Annual Town Meeting-April 3, 2024 ATM-50: Amend Zoning ATM-33: Bylaw ATM-51: Authorize Inclusionary Amend Zoning ATM-10i: ATM-33- Affordable ATM-52: Housing For Bylaw Affordable Terminate- Housing Trust Amend Zoning Village And Maximum Housing Trust Debate: To Seek Bylaw And Map Multi-Family Height For Attendance: Funding Previous Affordable Technical Overlay Village Overlay Check-in $3,200,000 Question Housing Corrections Districts District Pct Name ID Thomas Diaz 427 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Margaret Enders 219 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Alix Fox 423 Betty Gau 220 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Lin Jensen 222 Alan Levine 39 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 Robin Lovett 472 Yes Yes Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Brielle Meade 224 No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes 1 James Osten 225 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Sanjay Padaki 38 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Dahua Pan 324 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Andrei Radulescu-Banu 226 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Sudhir Ranjan 422 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Jessie Steigerwald 228 Yes Yes Yes Yes Shireen Ahmed 476 Yes Verbally Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Mark Andersen 146 Yes No Abstain Hemaben Bhatt 234 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Victoria Blier 235 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Todd Burger 477 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Scott Burson 319 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Jeanne Canale 237 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Richard Canale 238 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Abstain Yes Rodney Cole 239 Yes Yes Yes Diana Donovan 475 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Thomas Fenn 241 Yes Yes Yes Yes Mollie Garberg 242 Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Kimberly Hensle-Lowrance 320 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 161 L 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting -April 3, 2024 ATM-50: Amend Zoning ATM-33: Bylaw- ATM-S1: Authorize Inclusionary Amend Zoning ATM-10i: ATM-33- Affordable ATM-52: Housing For Bylaw Affordable Terminate- Housing Trust Amend Zoning Village And Maximum Housing Trust Debate: To Seek Bylaw And Map Multi-Family Height For Attendance: Funding Previous Affordable Technical Overlay Village Overlay Check-in $3,200,000 Question Housing Corrections Districts District Pct Name ID Philip Jackson 243 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ethan Kiczek 433 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Vineeta Kumar 92 Suzanne Lau 244 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Alcia Morris 496 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Janet Perry 176 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Lisch Rhodes 249 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Thomas Shiple 250 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Total 1=Yes 124 175 102 171 158 I 143 153 Total =No 10 0 60 5 0 12 1 Total3=Abstain + 12 3 14 5 2 11 5 Total Voters I 146 178 176 181 160 166 159 Pass/Fail Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass L 162 ( 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting- April 8, 2024 I ATM-48: Amend ATM-48- Zoning ATM-49: ATM-21: Amend- Bylaw Amend Zoning Amend ATM-47- ATM-47' Kaufman: ATM-48- Short Bylaw Fy2024 ATM-46: Terminate- Amend Short Term Terminate- Term Permitted Uses Operating, Royal Family Debate: Zoning Rentals Debate: Rentals and Enterprise Invitation To Attendance: Previous Bylaw gathering Previous As Development And CPA 250th Check-in Question Signs limit of 15 Question Amended Standards Budgets Celebration Pct (Name I ID I I I I I I 0Mike Barrett 14 ( I I I 0 (Suzanne Barry 13 I Yes I Abstain I Yes I Yes I Abstain Yes I Yes Yes Yes 0 IDeborah Brown 6 Abstain Abstain Abstain Abstain Abstain Abstain I Abstain Abstain I Abstair — 0 (Michelle Ciccolo 12 _ ` 0 IJilI Hai 11 I 0 IDougla5 Lucente 7 I Yes Abstain I Yes Yes I Abstain I Yes Yes Yes I ,,,,„j 0 (Joe Pato I 5 Yes Abstain I Yes I Yes I Abstain I Yes Yes Yes Yes 0 Mark Sandeen I 10 Yes Abstain I Yes Yes I Abstain Yes I Yes Yes Yes 1 I Lois Angelo 405 Yes Yes I Yes I No I Yes No I Yes I Yes Yes 1 !John Banenstein 40 Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 ISandhya Beebee I 45 I I I I 1 Robert Cunha I 47 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes i Yes I Yes Yes 1 Jeffrey Fennelly 478 I I I 1 (Larry Freeman 48 Yes I Yes I Yes I No ( Yes Na I Yes I Yes Yes Tanya Gisolfi-McCready 325 No Yes Yes Abstain No Yes I Yes I Yes Yes 1 IYifeng Gong 301 I I 1 (Stephanie Hsu 415 1 (Janet Kern I 303 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes 1 lay Luker I 414 Yes Abstain Yes No Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 I Eric Michelson I 41 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes Yes Verbally Yes 1 Noah Michelson 173 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes Yes i Yes Yes 1 I Meg Muckenhoupt 42 I I II I 1 !Valerie Overton 52 { Yes No YesYes Yes I Yes Yes Yes I Yes 1 I Katherine Reynolds 402 Yes Yes Yes I No Yes I Nn I Yes I Yes Yes 1 --I 163 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting - April 8, 2024 ATM-48: Amend ATM-48- Zoning ATM-49: ATM-21: Amend- Bylaw Amend Zoning Amend ATM-47- ATM-47 Kaufman: ATM-48- Short Bylaw Fy2024 ATM-46: Terminate- Amend Short Term Terminate- Term Permitted Uses Operating, Royal Family Debate: Zoning Rentals Debate: Rentals and Enterprise Invitation To Attendance: Previous Bylaw gathering Previous As Development And CPA 250th Check-in Question Signs limit of 15 Question Amended Standards Budgets Celebration Pct Name ID 1 John Rossi 54 Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 Carol Sampson 56 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 Bella Tsvetkova 58 1 Albert Zabin 61 Vey Yes Yes Yes Yes Vey Vey Yes Yes 1 Judith Zabin 62 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Avram Baskin 63 Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Marian Cohen 64 Yes Yes Abstain Abstain Yes No Yes Yes Yes 2 Matthew Cohen 65 Abstain Yes No Yes Yes 2 Matt Daggett 66 2 Sarah Daggett 466 2 Rita Goldberg 69 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Carolyn Goldstein 465 Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Jeffrey Howry 468 Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 AmyJoseph 70 No Yes No Yes Yes Yes 2 Barbara Katzenberg 305 Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Peter Lee 73 Yes Yes Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Mark Manasas 74 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Ricki Pappo 77 Abstain No Abstain Yes Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Syed Rizvi 78 Yes No Yes No Verbally No No Verball-J Yes Verbally Yes Yes 2 Kenneth Shine 79 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 2 Jonathan Suber 81 Yes No Yes Yes No No I Yes Yes I Yes 2 Laura Swain 467 I 2 Rita Vachani 306 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes Yes I Yes 2 Emilie Webster 321 Yes Abstain No Yes Abstain I Yes Yes I Abstain 164 2024 Lexin 'ton Annual Town Meeting - April 8, 2024 1 ATM-48: Amend ATM-48- Zoning ATM-49: ATM-21: Amend- Bylaw Amend Zoning Amend ATM-47- ATM-47. Kaufman: ATM-48- Short Bylaw Fy2024 ATM-46: Terminate- Amend Short Term Terminate- Term Permitted Uses Operating, Royal Family Debate: Zoning Rentals Debate: Rentals and Enterprise Invitation To Attendance: Previous Bylaw gathering Previous As Development And CPA 250th Check-in Question Signs limit of 15 Question Amended Standards Budgets Celebration Pct Name ID 2 Amy Weinstock 304 2 Betsey Weiss 82 Yes Yes Abstain No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Bronte Abraham 434 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes — 3 Courtney Apgar 83 3 Joshua Apgar 257 3 Cynthia Arens 84 3 Delanot Bastien 290 No Yes Yes Verbally Yes No Yes Yes Verbally Yes 3 Sallye Bleiberg 416 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Chris Buenrostro 474 No Abstain No Yes No Yes Yes Yes 3 Norman Cohen 108 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Edward Dolan 309 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Steven Heinrich 87 Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Jeanne Krieger 91 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Henry Lau 93 3 Michael Martignetti 95 3 Ipek Ozer-Stillman 481 Yes Yes No Yes Abstain Yes Yes Yes 3 Glenn Parker 37 3 Letha Prestbo 96 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Robert Rotberg 97 No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Michael Schanbacher 98 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Prashant Singh 308 3 Frank Smith 99 3 Stanley Yap 102 4 Alessandro Alessandrini 103 165 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting - April 8, 2024 ATM-48: Amend ATM-48- Zoning ATM-49: ATM-21: Amend- Bylaw Amend Zoning Amend ATM-47- ATM-47. Kaufman: ATM-48- Short Bylaw Fy2024 ATM-46: Terminate- Amend Short Term Terminate- Term Permitted Uses Operating, Royal Family Debate: Zoning Rentals Debate: Rentals and Enterprise Invitation To 1 Attendance: Previous Bylaw gathering Previous As Development And CPA 250th Check-in Question Signs limit of 15 Question Amended Standards Budgets Celebration Pct (Name ID I I 4 Nyles Barnert 104 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes Yes 4 Gloria Bloom 105 I 4 Linda Boardman Liu 419 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes I Yes r^^ 4 Kunal Botta 489 I 4 Michael Boudett 124 I 4 Lawrence Chan 107 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes 4 Robert Cohen 109 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Kathryn Colburn 110 4 Katie Cutler 111 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Heather Hartshorn 470 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes 4 Eileen Jay 114 Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Charles Lamb 115 Yes Verbally fres Verball5Vo Verbal) Yes Verbally Yes Verbally'es Verbal) Yes Verbally Yes Verbally Yes Verbally 4 Kathleen Lenihan 116 I 4 Wendy Manz 246 Yes Yes Yes Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Gerald Paul 119 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Jennifer Richlin 326 Abstain No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes 4 Kathryn Roy 420 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Sandra Shaw 120 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Nancy Shepard 121 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes 4 Ruth Thomas 123 Yes Yes Abstain I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 Anil Ahuja 125 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes Yes 5 Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti 127 I 5 Judy Crocker 128 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes Abstain 5 Irene Dondley 129 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes Yes 166 1 -, 2024 Lexin -ton Annual Town Meeting - April 8, 2024 1 ATM-48: Amend ATM-48- Zoning ATM-49: ATM-21: Amend- Bylaw Amend Zoning Amend ATM-47- ATM-47: Kaufman: ATM-4S- Short Bylaw Fy2024 ATM-46: Terminate- Amend Short Term Terminate- Term Permitted Uses Operating, Royal Family Debate: Zoning Rentals Debate: Rentals and Enterprise Invitation To Attendance: Previous Bylaw gathering Previous As Development And CPA 250th Check-in Question Signs limit of IS Question Amended Standards Budgets Celebration Pct Name ID Ting Fang 490 Yes Yes Yes Abstain Yes No Yes Yes Yes Marilyn Fenollosa 130 Andrew Fnedlich 131 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -k Anthony Galaitsis 132 Sarah Higginbotham 313 Yes No Yes No No Abstain Yes Yes Yes Steven Kaufman 134 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Pamela Lyons 135 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Jerold Michelson 136 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Joyce Murphy 491 Yes Yes Yes No Verbally No No Yes Yes Yes Kristin Pechinsky 493 Marc SaintLouis 139 No Abstain No Yes Yes Yes Yes Melanie Thompson 140 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes M Masha Traber 141 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Alex Tsouvalas 492 Yes No Abstain Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Lin Xu 143 Lily Yan 43 Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes John Zhao 144 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Thomas Barry 458 No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No Sara Bothwell Allen 147 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Margaret Counts-Klebe 149 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Andrea Fribush 151 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Edmund Grant 152 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Jonathan Himmel 153 Abstain Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Frederic Johnson 154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 167 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting-April 8, 2024 I ATM-48: Amend ATM-48- Zoning ATM-49: ATM-21: Amend- Bylaw Amend Zoning Amend ATM-47- ATM-47. Kaufman: ATM-48- Short Bylaw Fy2024 ATM-46: Terminate- Amend Short Term Terminate- Term Permitted Uses Operating, Royal Family Debate: Zoning Rentals Debate: Rentals and Enterprise Invitation To Attendance: Previous Bylaw gathering Previous As Development And CPA 250th Check-in Question Signs limit of 15 Question Amended Standards Budgets Celebration P t Name ID I !Morton Kahan 155 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Iiyotsna Kakullavarapu 259 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes I Brian Kelley 156 I Innessa Manning 159 No Yes No No No Yes Yes I Yes i Bridger McGaw 160 No Yes No No No Yes Yes Abstain Dawn McKenna 161 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Susan McLeish 117 Abstain No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Dinesh Patel 163 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Deepika Sawhney 164 Yes No No Taylor Singh 212 Deborah Strod 165 Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Eran Strod 421 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Vinita Verma 166 Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ryan Wise 459 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Marsha Baker 194 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Christian Boutwell 473 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Mary Burnell 196 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Robert Creech 198 Yes Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Sara Cuthbertson 329 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Harry Forsdick 200 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Mary Hamilton 201 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes I Yes Yes Yes Philip Hamilton 202 I I Stacey Hamilton 203 Yes Abstain Yes Yes I Abstain I Yes I Yes Yes Yes Pam Hoffman 204 I I IC- l 1 168 2024 Lexin ;ton Annual Town Meeting - April 8, 2024 ATM-48: Amend ATM-48- Zoning ATM-49: ATM-21: Amend- Bylaw Amend Zoning Amend ATM-47- ATM-4T Kaufman: ATM-48- Short Bylaw Fy2024 ATM-46: Terminate- Amend Short Term Terminate- Term Permitted Uses Operating, Royal Family Debate: Zoning Rentals Debate: Rentals and Enterprise Invitation To Attendance: Previous Bylaw gathering Previous As Development And CPA 250th Check-in Question Signs limit of 15 Question Amended Standards Budgets Celebration Pct Name ID David Kanter 267 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Meghana Khanolkar 494 Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Vikas Kroger 205 Benjamin Lees 497 Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes I Samita Mandelia 207 Yes No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Raul Marques-Pascual 208 ----+I Tina McBride 209 Leonard Morse-Fortier 317 Yes Yes No Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Robert Peters 210 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Umesh Shelat 211 Pamela Tames 316 Yes Verbally No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Robert Avallone 214 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Lauren Black 216 Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Victoria Buckley 177 Yes Abstain Yes No Abstain No Yes Yes Yes Heidi Burkholder 495 Yes Yes Shailesh Chandra 217 No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Gang Chen 218 Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Margaret Coppe 240 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Thomas Diaz 427 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Margaret Enders 219 Yes Yes Yes Abstain Yes Yes Alix Fox 423 Betty Gau 220 No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Lin Jensen 222 Alan Levine 39 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ,--_J 169 P 1 2024 Lexin ;ton Annual Town Meeting - April 8, 2024 ATM-48: Amend ATM-48- Zoning ATM-49: ATM-21: Amend- Bylaw Amend Zoning Amend ATM-47- ATM-47- Kaufman: ATM-48- Short Bylaw Fy2024 ATM-46: Terminate- Amend Short Term Terminate- Term Permitted Uses Operating, Royal Family Debate: Zoning Rentals Debate: Rentals and Enterprise Invitation To Attendance: Previous Bylaw gathering Previous As Development And CPA 250th Check-in Question Signs limit of 15 Question Amended Standards Budgets Celebration Pet Name ID Robin Lovett 472 Yes Abstain Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Brielle Meade 224 No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes James Osten 225 f`^ Sanjay Padaki 38 Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes I Dahua Pan 324 Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Andrei Radulescu-Banu 226 [ Sudhir Ranjan 422 Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Jessie Steigerwald 228 Abstain No Yes Abstain Yes Yes Yes Yes Shireen Ahmed 476 Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Mark Andersen 146 Hemaben Bhatt 234 Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Victoria Blier 235 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Todd Burger 477 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Scott Burson 319 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Jeanne Canale 237 Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Richard Canale 238 Yes No No Yes No Yes Abstain Yes Yes Rodney Cole 239 Abstain No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Diana Donovan 475 Thomas Fenn 241 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Mollie Garberg 242 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Kimberly Hensle-Lowrance 320 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Philip Jackson 243 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Ethan Kiczek 433 Vineeta Kumar 92 170 —J 2024 Lexin ;ton Annual Town Meeting - April 8, 2024 1 ATM-48: Amend ATM-48- Zoning ATM-49: ATM-21: Amend- Bylaw Amend Zoning Amend ATM-47- ATM-47• Kaufman: ATM-48- Short Bylaw Fy2024 ATM-46: Terminate- Amend Short Term Terminate- Term Permitted Uses Operating, Royal Family Debate: Zoning Rentals Debate: Rentals and Enterprise Invitation To Attendance: Previous Bylaw gathering Previous As Development And CPA 250th Check-in Question Signs limit of 15 Question Amended Standards Budgets Celebration P t Name ID Suzanne Lau 244 Yes No Yes No No No Yes Yes Alna Morris 496 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Janet Perry 176 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Lisah Rhodes 249 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Thomas Shiple 250 Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Total 1=Yes 110 87 110 92 100 107 143 141 133 Total 2=No 8 44 25 43 34 33 1 0 3 Total3=Abstain 6 11 8 10 10 4 2 1 4 Total Voters 124 142 143 145 144 144 146 142 140 1 Pass/Fail Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass I 171 1 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting April 10,2024 A1M-34: ATM-35:Amend ATM-38:Amend Amend General Bylaws- Regulation Of Fossil Fuel ATM-34- General TreBylaw- ATM-37- ATM-38- Infrastructure Bylaw- Terminate- Bylaws Tr Require ATM-36:Amend Terminate- ATM-31: Terminate- Meet Department Of Debate Bylaw-Tree Mitigation Ge eral Bylaws- Debate: lmporta e Of Trees Debate: Energy Resources Attendance: Pr via Protection Planting In Tr eBylaw- Previous Re olutlon(Citle Previous (DOER)Requested Check-In (Westin Plan Certa nlnsta ces Exemptions Questio Petition) Questio Change Pct Name I ID Mike Bar ett 14 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Su e ea Mr 13 Ye Abate Ye Ye Ye Abate Ye Abstain Ye Debo ah Brown 6 Abate Abate Abate Abate Abstain Abate Abate Abstain Abstain Michelle Cs olo 12 LII Ha 11 Yes Abate Ye Ye Ye Abate Ye Abate Ye Douglas Lu ate 7 Ye Abstain Ye Ye Ye Abstain Yes Abstaln Na Joe Pato 5 Ye Abstain Ye Ye Ye Abstain Ye Abate Yes Mark Sande 10 Ye Abate Ye Ye Ye Abate Ye Abstal Ye Lola Angelo 405 Ye I Ye YeYe Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye John Bartenrte 40 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye .--, Madhya Beebe 45 Ye Ye I No Ye Ye Ye Yes No Robert Cunha 47 Ye 1 Ye Ye I Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes Jeffrey Fe elly 478 Larry Freema 48 Tanya Glsolfl-McCr ady 325 No Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ylfang Gong 301 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No No Stepha a Hs 415 la et Ke 303 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye lay Luke 414 Yes Ye Ye Ye Ye Abate Ye Ye Ye Eric Michels 41 Ye Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye No Ye Yes Noah Michelson 173 Meg Muckenhoupt 42 Valerie Overto 52 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Kathe a Reynolds 402 Ye John Ro sl 54 Ye Ye Ye Ye Yea Ye Ye No Ye Ca of Samps 56 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes No Ye No Bella Ts etko 58 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Albertzabm 61 No Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes Verbally Yes Ye Ye Judith Zabm 62 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye As am Baskin 63 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Abate No Abate Ma n Cohe 64 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Abate Matthew Cohen 65 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Matt Daggett 66 Abate No Ye Ye Ye Na Ye Sa ah Daggett 466 Ye Na Ye Ye Ye No Ye Na Ye Rita Goldberg 69 Ye Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ca olyn Goldste 465 I Ye No I Ye Yes I Ye Ye Ye Ye Jeffrey Howry 468 I Ye Ye Ye Ye No No 1L 172 2024 Lexingt in Annual Town Meeting A)ril 10, 2024 1 ATM-34: ATM-35:Amend ATM-38:Amend Amend Ge al Bylaws- Regulation Of Fo nil Fuel ATM-34- General Tr e Bylaw- ATM-37- ATM-3B- Infrastructure Bylaw- Terminate- Bylaws Tr Require ATM-36:Amend Terminate ATM-37: Terminate- Meet Department Of Debate Bylaw-Tr Mitigation Ge al Bylaws Debate Importance Of Tr Debate En rgy Re urces Attendance: Pr us Protectio Planting In Tr e Bylaw- Pr vlo Resolution(Cite Previous (DOER)Requested Check- Quests" Pia Certa n mesa Exemptio Quesllo Petition) Questio Change Pet Name ID AGayle eph 70 Ye No No Ye No No Barbara Katz them 305 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Peter Le 73 Ye Absta Ye Ye Ye Ye Mark Ma 74 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ricks Pappo 77 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Ye Seed Rio 78 Ye Ye Ye Ke ethShi 79 No Ye No Ye No Ye No to athan Suber 81 No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye ye Ye La aSwa 467 Ye Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Rita Vachanl 306 Ye Ye Absta Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Emilie Webste 321 Amy We nstock 304 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Betsey We 82 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Absta Yes No Absta Br me Abraham 434 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No No „-,-„. Courtney Apga 83 Joshua Apgar 257 Cynthia Ar 84 Absta No Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Ye Dela of Bastie 290 Sallee Melberg 416 Yes Verbally No Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Ye Chr s Bu ostm 474 Ye Absta Ye Absta Ye Ye Ye ye Noma nCohe 108 ye Ye ye Ye Ye Ye Ye ye Ye Edward Dole 309 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ste He ch 87 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Absta Ye No le a Krlege 91 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Henry La 93 Michael Martlgnetti 95 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ipek Oz r-Stllma 481 ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Gle nParke 37 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Letha Prestbo 96 Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Robert Rotberg 97 No No Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Ye Michael Schanbache 9B Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Pr chant Singh 308 Fr nk Smith 99 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Stanley Yap 102 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ale ndro Ale ndr 103 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Nyles Ba ert 104 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Gla Bloom 105 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye 1 173 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting April 10,2024 ATM-34: ATM-35:Amend ATM-38.Amend Amend General Bylaws- Regulation Of Fossil Fuel ATM-34- Ge al Tree Bylaw- ATM-37- ATM-3a- Infrastructu e Bylaw- Terminate Bylaws Tree Require ATM-36,Amend Terminate ATM-37: Terminate- Meet Department Of Debate: Bylaw-Tree Mitigatlo Ge era'Bylaws Debate Importance Of Trees Debate Energy Resources Attendance' free Protemio Planting In Tree Bylaw- Pr Re olutlon(Cilia Previous (DOER)Requested Check-in Questlo Plan Certain Instances Exemptions Questlo Petition) Question Changes P Name ID Linda Bo rdma Liu 419 Ye Ye Yes Ku al Botla 489 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Michael Student 124 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Lawr a Cha 107 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes Ye Yes Robert Cohe 109 Ye Ye No No No I Ye No Yes No Kathryn Colbu 110 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Katie Cutle 111 Ye Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye Ye Heather Hartsho 470 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ede nJay 114 Yes Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes Ye Ye Charles Lamb 115 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes Ye I Kathie Le iha 116 Ye No Ye Ye Yes Ye Ye No Yes Wendy Ma 246 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ge aid Paul 119 Abstain Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye le niter RIchlin 326 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Kathryn Ray 420 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Sandra Shaw 120 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Absta Nancy Shepard 121 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ruth Thoma 123 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye And Ahuia 125 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Yes No Nancy Co orae-Ro chetti 127 Judy Cr cke 128 Ye Ye ye Ye Ye Absta Iran DondleV 129 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes Yes Ting Fang 490 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Marilyn Fenollo 130 No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Andrew Fr edlich 131 Ye Ye Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Anthony Galaitsis 132 Ye Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Sarah Higginbotham 313 Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes No Ye Ye Ye Ste n Kaufman 134 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes Pamela Leo 135 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye le old Michels 136 Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Joyce Murphy 491 Yes Verbally Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Kristin Pechi sky 493 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ma cSa ntLo 139 Ye No Ye Ye Ye No No Na No Melanie Thomas 140 Ye Ye I Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye M Masha Traber 141 Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes Verbally I Ye Yes Ye Ye Ale Tsouvala 492 I Ye No I Ye Ye Ye I Ye Ye i Yes Ye tin Ku 143 I l 174 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting A)ril 10, 2024 I ATM-34 ATM-35:Amend ATM-38:Amend Amend General Bylaws- Regulation Of Fo sil Fuel ATM-34- Ge al Tree Bylaw- ATM-37- ATM-38- Infeaatsuctu e Bylaw- Terminate- Bylaws-Tr Requ re ATM-36:Amend Terminate ATM-37: Terminate- Meet Department Of Debate Bylaw-Tr Mitigate) General Bylaws- Debate Importance OI Tr Debate: En rgy Resources Attendan Pr cloys Protecto Planting In Tree Bylaw- Previous Re olution(Citie Previous /DOER)Requested Check-in Qu stlo Plan Certa n Instil cee Exemptlo Quertion Petition) Question Changes Pct Name ID Lily Ya 43 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye John Zha 144 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Thomas Barry 458 No Ye No Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Sara Bothwell Alle 147 Absta Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Marga et Counts-Klebe 149 Andr a Fnbush 151 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Edmund Gr nt 152 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Jo ethos Himmel 153 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Frede cJohn 154 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Morton Kaha 155 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye lyots Kakullavaraou 259 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Br Kelley 156 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye No Ye No In Ma sloe 159 Ye Ye Ye Ye No No No Ye Bridger McGaw 160 Ye No Ye Ye Ye No No No Dawn McKe 161 Yes Ye Ye No Ye Ye No Ye No Su n McLeish 117 Absta Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Din sh Patel 163 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Deemka SawhneY 164 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Taylor Si* 212 Debo ah Strod 165 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Er nStrod 421 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Vin da Verma 166 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Rya Wis 459 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ma she Bake 194 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Chr stun Boutwell 473 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Mary Bu ell 196 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No I Robert Cre ch 198 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Sara Cuthbertson 329 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye 1 Harry Fo sdmk 200 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Mary Hamilto 201 No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Philip Hamdta 202 Absta Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ste ey Hamllto 203 Ye Absta Ye Ye Ye Absta Absta Abstain Ye Pam Hoffma 204 Ye No Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye David Kante 267 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes No Ye Ye Megha aKha olka 494 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No No Vikas Kinger 205 Benjamin Le 497 Ye No Ye Ye Ye No Verbally Ye No Ye 1 175 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting April 10,2024 ATM-34: ATM-35:Amend ATM-38:Amend Amend General Bylaws Regulation Of Fossil Fuel ATM-34- Ge al Tr eBylaw- ATM-37- ATM-3B- Infrastructure Bylaw- Terminate- Bylaws-Tree Require ATM-36:Amend Terminate ATM-37: Terminate- Meet Department Of Debate Bylaw-Tr Mitigatlo Ge raj Bylaws- Debate: Importance Of Tr Debate: Energy Resources Attendance. Previous Proteetio Planting In Tree Bylaw- Previous Resolution(Citizen Previous (DOER)Requested Check-In Question Plan Certain Instance Exemptio Question Petition) Questlo Changes Pet Name ID Semite Mandelia 207 No Ye No No Ye No Yes Ye Raul Marqu -Pa al 208 Abstain Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Ti a McBride 209 Yes Ye Ye Ye Yes No Ye Absta Ye Le rd Mo -Fortie 317 Robert Peters 210 Abstain Ye Ye Ye Ye Absta Ye Ye Ye Umesh Shelat 211 Absta Ye No No Ye No No No No Pamela Tame 315 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Yes Verbally Yes I Ye Ye RobertAvallo 214 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye La Black 216 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No No Vigo Buckley 177 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye r--, Heidi Burkholder 495 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Absta Ye Ye Shailesh Chandra 217 Yes No Ye Yes Ye No Ye No No Ganz Che 218 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes No Ye Marga et Goppe 240 Thomas Dia 427 Ye No Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Yes Marga et Ende 219 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ake Fo 423 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Absta Ye Betty Gau 20 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Ye Lin le 222 Ye No Ye Yes Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye Alan Le 39 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Robin Lo ett 472 Ye Absta Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Sr elle Meade 224 No Ye Ye Ye Ye No Abstain Ye No lames Oste 225 Absta Sanjay Padaki 38 Ye Ye No Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Dahua Pa 324 Andrei Radulescu-Ban 226 Sodhir earls 422 Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye le sle Steiperwald 228 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes Ye ShIr n Ahmed 476 Yes No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Absta Mark Ande 146 Abstain Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Yes Hemabe Bhatt 234 Ye No Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Ye Victo Bile 235 Ye Yes Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes Ye (Todd Burge 477 Ye Ye Yes Ye Yes Ye Yes Ye Ye Ikon Bu 319 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ile ne Canale 237 Yes No Ye I Ye Ye No I Ye No Ye itichard Ca ale I 238 Ye No Ye I Ye Ye No I Ye No itsdney Cole I 239 Ye Ye Ye I Ye Ye Ye I No Yes Ye 176 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting A mil 10, 2024 1 ATM-34: ATM-35:Amend ATM-38:Amend Amend Ge al Bylaws- Regulation Of Fo sil Fuel ATM-34- Gen al Tr a Bylaw- ATM-37- A1M-30- Intrastructu e Bylaw- Terminate- Bylaws-Tree Requir ATM-36.Amend Terminate ATM-37 Term ate- Meet Department Of Debate. Bylaw-Tr Mitigation Ge al Bylaws- Debate. Importance Of Tr es Debate En rgy Reso roes Attenda Previous Protectio Planting In Tr e Bylaw- Previous Resolution(Citizen Previa (DOER)Requested Check-in Quertio Pia Certa n lnsta es Exemptlo Quertio Petition) Question Change Pct Name ID 1 Dia a Do an 475 Ye No Ye No Ye Ye No Abstai No i Thomas Fe 241 Ye Ye No No No Ye Ye Ye No 1 Mollie Garters 242 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Kimberly He sle-Lawr 320 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Philip lacks 243 No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Etha Kic ek 433 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Vin eta Kumar 92 Su elau 244 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Arc Mo 496 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye la et Perry 176 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes Verbally Ye Verbally Ye l Lisch Rhode 249 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Thomas Simple 250 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Ye Total 1 Ye140 130 146 157 165 118 131 118 125 Total,No 11 20 12 10 3 31 24 30 26 Total 3=Absta 12 0 4 1 2 10 6 10 7 Total Vote 163 164 162 168 170 159 161 158 158 Pa 5/Fall Pa Paso Pass Pa Pass Pa Pa Pass Pass 1 177 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting April 24,2024 ATM-40: ATM-31: Integrated ATM-31- ATM-31- Prohibit Single ATM-00- Pest ATM-43- ATM-45- ATM-45: Amend- Terminate- Serve Plastic Terminate- Ma agement Terminate- ATM-43:Voting Term:ate- Iodige ATM-]A:Appropnate Michels Debate Water Bottle Debate Re*ludo Debate Rights 18 And Debate Peoples Day Funding Fe Attenda Refer to Pr vio (Cita Pr ous (Cita Previous Older(Cilia Pr virus (Ciba Semiqu ncente niel Check- Select Bo rd Orestio Petition) Oueseo Petition) Questa Petition) Ctu stir Petition) Cammissio Pet Name 1 Mike Ba ett 1 Su a Barry 1 Ye Ye Absta No Abstain Ye Absta No Abstain Ye Ye Debo ah Brown Absta Absta Abstain Absta Ahsta Abstain Absta Absta Abstain Absta Abstain Michelle Cic do 1 Jill Ha 1 Ye Ye Absta No Abrta Ye Ahsta Abstain Absta Ye Ye Douglas We me Ye Ye Absta No Abstain Ye Absta Ye Absta Ye Ye Joe Pato Absta Ye Absta Ye Absta Ye Absa Ye Abstain Ye Ye Mark Sande 0 Ye No Ye Abstain Ye Abstain Ye Absta Ye Ye Lois Angelo 4 5 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye John Bartensteie 40 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye No Sandhva Beebe 45 Ye Ye Ye Robert Cunha 47 No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Jeffrey Fe ellY 478 No No Ye Ye No Ye Ye Larry Fr ema 48 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Tanya G:5010-MCCreadv 325 No No Ye Ye Ye Ye Absta Ye No Ye Mang Gong 301 No Ye Ye Ye Ye No No No Ye Stephanie Hs 415 Abstain No Ye Abstain Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye la et Ne 303 Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Jay Luke 414 Ye No Absta Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Enc Michels 41 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Ye Noah Michels 173 Meg Muckenhaunt 42 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Valerie Overto 52 Katherin Reynolds 402 No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Na Ye Ye Ye John Ra sl 54 Ye No No Ye No Ye No No No Ye Ye ca of Samos 56 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Ye Bella Ts etko 58 Ye Absta Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Albert cabin 61 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Judith Zahn 62 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye ye Avram Baskin 63 Ye No No No Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Marian Cohn 64 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye No Ye Matthew Cohe 65 No Ye Matt Daggett 66 Absta No Ye No Ye No Ye No Ye Sa ah Daeeett 466 Ye No No Ye No Ye No Ye Ye Absta Rita Goldberg 69 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ca Glyn.Goldrte 465 No Ye Ye Ye I Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Jeffrey Howey 468 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ate-h erb 70 No Ye Ye Barba Katz nbere 305 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Peter Lee 73 178 2024 Lexington Ar nual Town Mee'ing Ap it 24,2024 I ATM-40. 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Amend- Terminate- Serve Ple tie Terminate- Ma ageme Term'ate- ATM-43:Va ng Termi ate- Indlge ATM-24:Appraptla Michels Debate Water Bottle Debate Re olNlo Debate Rights 16 And Debate Peoples Day Funding Po Attenda Refer to Previous (Drax Previa (Otiz Pr vlo Older(gnat Pr (Cltlz Semiqu me vial Check-In Select Bo rd Qu tla Petition) Quesllo Petition) Qu Petition) Qu sno Petition) Commissla P Name ID Mark Ma asas 74 Ye No Ye Ye ye Ye Ye Absta Ye Ye Ye Rrtki Pa 77 Ye No No Ye Abstain Ye No Ye No Ye Absta Sved ea 78 No Ye Ye Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Ke eth Shm 79 No Ye Absta No Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Ye to athansube 81 No No Ye Ye Ye Ye No Na No Ye Ye La aawa 467 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Absta Rita Vauban) 306 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye EmilienWeinstock 321 Betsey 3042Ye Ye Ye YYe Ye No Absta Ye Ye Ye Betsey We 02 Ye Ye Na No Ye Ye Ye Absta Ye Ye re Br me Abraham 434 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Courtney Area 83 Ye Joshua Apga 257 Cynthia Ar 84 Ye No No Ye No Ye No Ye No Ye Ye Dela of Brite 290 Absta Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Sallee Bleibe 416 Ye No No Ye No Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye turps. Chrs Bu 000r 474 Ye Ye Ye Ye ye No Ye Absta Ye Norman Coke 108 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Edward Dola 309 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ste He ch 87 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye ye No Ye Ye Ye Ie eKnege 91 Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Henry La 93 Muhael Martlgnero 95 Ye Ye Ye No lack Oz r-Stillma 481 Gle n Parke 37 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Letha Prertbo 96 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye ye Ye Ye Robert Rotberg 97 Ye No No Ye No Ye No No No Ye Ye Michael Schanbache 98 No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Pr sham Smell 308 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Fr nk Smith 99 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Stanley Yap 102 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye No re Ye Ye Ale ndro Alemndn 103 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye ye Ye Ye N.yles Ba en 104 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye GIo Bloom 105 Ye No No ye Ye ye ye Abrta Ye Ye Ye Lindato rdmanua 419 Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye No Ku al Botla 489 Ye No No Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Michael Boudett 124 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Laver nee Cha 107 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Yr Ye Robert Cohe 109 Ye Ye Ye No Ye ye Ye No Ye No Ye Kathryn Colbum 110 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye 179 7 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting April 24,2024 i ATM-40: ATM-31: Integrated ATM-31- ATM-31- Prohibit Single ATM-00- Pest ATM-43- ATM-45- ATM-45: Amend- Terminate- Serve Plastic Terminate- Ma agement Term:ate- ATM-43:Voting Term:ate- Indlge ATM-24:Appropriate Michels Debate Water Bottle Debate Re elude Debate Rights 16 And Debate Peoples Day Funding Fe Attenda Refer to Pr"nous (Cam Pr ([:tiz Previa Older(Cita Previous (Citiz Semiquincente al Check-in Select Ho rd au nit Petition) at silo Petition) Ouestlo Petition) ala silo Petition' Commisslo P (Name ID I I (Katie code 111 I I I I I I I (Heather Hartsho 470 I Ye Ye Ye I No Ye I Ye Ye I No Ye Ye I Ye (Elle Na" 114 I Ye Ye Ye I Ye Ye I Ye Ye No Ye YeYe Charles Lamb 115 Ye No Ye I Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye I Ye Kathie Leniha 116 I Ye No Ye I Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye I Ye Wendy Ma 246 Ye Ye I Ye No Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye I Ye Et aldp ul 119 No No I Ye Yr Ye Ye I Ye Ye I le oder R:cl:lm 326 No Ye Ye Kathryn Ray 420 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye (Sandra Shaw 120 Ye No I Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye (Nancy Shepard 121 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye IRUMThoma 123 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye lAnd Ahola 125 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye INa cY Corcoran-Ro chetti 127 Judy Cr cke 128 Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ir a DondleY 129 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ting Fang 490 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Marilyn Fe olio 130 No No Ye I Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Andrew Fr edlich 131 Ye Ye Ye I Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Anthony Galaltsls 132 Ye Ye Absta Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Sa ah Higginbotham 313 Ye No No Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Ye Ye (Steve Routine 134 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye (Pamela Lye 135 Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Ile old Michels 136 Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Ye Ilomce Murphy 491 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye IKnstin Pedulnsky 493 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye I Ye Ma coo ntLo 139 Absta Ye Absta No Ye No Absta Ye Ye Mela Themo 140 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye I Ye M Masha Train 141 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye I Ale Ts ala 492 Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye I Ye IDn Xu 143 I I I I IDIy Ya 43 I I I I I Rohn The 144 1 Ye Ye No I Ye Ye Ye Abse- Ye Ye Ye Thomas Barry 458 I No Ye Ye I No Ye Ye I Ye No Ye No Ye Sa Bothwell Alle 147 I Absta Ye No I Ye Ye Ye I No Ye Absta Ye Ye Marga et Co rats-Klebe 149 Ye I Ye Ye I Ye Ye I Andr Fdbush 151 Ye I No Ye Ye Ye Ye I Ye Na Ye Ye Edmund Grant 152 Ye I I to Atha Himmel 153 Ye No I Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Absta Ye IFrederlcJohnson I 154 I Ye Ye I Ye I Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye 180 -n 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting April 24,2024 ' I ATM 40. 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Ye St iyHam 04 No David Kante 267 Ye No I NO Ye Ye Ye No I Yr Ye Ye Meeha a Khandka 494 Ye Ye No Ye ( Ye Ye Ye ( Ye Ye Ye ye Vdas binge 205 I { Benlamm lees 497 1 Ms No No Yes Absea Ye Na Ye Aosta ( Ye Ye Samna Mandela 207 Yes Yes I Ye li Ye Yes Ye No Ratti Maraa Pa ai 203 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye ( Ye Iii a McBride 209 I Ye I No I No Ye No yes Abstain Ye No Ye Leonard Mo —Mine 17 1 Yes No Ye ye Ye ye Abste Ye Ye Ye Robert Pett 210 No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Yes Umeoh Sbelat I 211 Abstain ye I No No Ye Ye Ye I Ye I Ye Ye No eamAa aures 1 316 Ye No NO Yes Ye i Yes Ye ( No No I Ye (Robert Marione I 214 Ye Ye Yes Abstain Ye I Yes Ye No NO ( Ye i Ye Haunt Black 216 I I No Yr Ye Ye NR &. 0 a lir 177 Yes Ye Aosta i Ye a Y-S eairb ly) Yes Ye aiiv Ab,sta Ye ye Ye Absole a Heidi Burkholder 495 Yes Ye No Abstain Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye IShallesh Chandr I 217 Ye No I Ye Ye Ye Yes I I l -J 181 1 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting April 24,2024 1 ATM-40. ATM-31: Integrated ATM-31- ATM-31- Prohibit Single- ATM20- Pest ATM-43- ATM-05- ATM-45. Amend- Terminate- Serve Plastic Teammate- Ma agement Terminate- ATM-43:Voting Terminate- Indigenou ATM-24:Appropriate Michels Debate Water Bottles Debate Resolutla Debate Rights 16 And Debate Peoples Day Funding For Attendance: Referto Pmrio (Chia Previa ICItlo Prey Older(Otis Prey (Chis Semlqu ncente nlal Check-In Select Bo rd Questio Petition) Questio Petition} all sny Petition) Qu ado Petition) Commis Pet Name ID I I Gang Che 218 1 Ye Marna et Co 240 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Thomas Dia 427 Ye Ye Absta Ye Absta Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Margaret Ende 219 AIR Fo 423 Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Betty Ga 220 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye No Absta No Ye Ye Lin le 222 No No Ye Ye Alan Le 39 No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Robin In ett 472 YeYe Absta ye Ye Ye Absta e Ye YeYe I A e st Sr elle Meade 224 No Ye James Oste 225 No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye I Ye SanlaY_Padakl 38 Ye Ye No Absta No I Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye I Ye Oahu Pa 324 Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye I Ye Andrei Raduresm-Ba 226 1 1 1 I Sudho Ranla 422 Ye Yes Ye Absta Yes yes Yes Abstain Yes L hessie 5teigernaltl 228 No Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye SM1n n AM1med 476 No Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye IMark Anderse 145 Absta No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye I IHemaben Bhatt 1 234 I Ye Ye No 1 Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Ye I Ye IVltlotla Brie 235 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye Todd Burge 477 Ye No No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Scott Bu 319 1 Ye Ye No No Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye ye le eCa ale 237 Ye No No Ye No Ye No Ye No Ye Ye Richard Ca ale 238 No No Ye No Ye No Ye No Ye Ye Rodney Cole 239 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Dia a Do 475 Ye Absta No Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye IThomas Fe 241 I Mollie Garbere 1 242 IKimberly He sle-Lowr 320 I Ye No No YeI Ve Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye IPMlip lads 243 No No Ye I Ye Ye ye Ye Ye 1 Ye Ye ye Ethan pc els 1 433 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Vie eta Kama 92 I 1 Su a Lau 244 Ye No No Ye Ye Ye No No No Ye Ye Ala Mo ds 496 Ye No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Absta Ye 11a et Perry 176 Absta Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye Ye ILlsah Rhode 249 Ye No Ye 1 Ye Ye Ye Ye No 1 Ye Ye Ye Mamas Shlole 1 250 Ye No No Ye Ye Ye No Ye No Ye Ye 182 l j 2024 Lexington Annual Town Meeting Ap it 24,2024 I ATM-la ATM-31: Integrated ATM-31- ATM-31- Prohibit Single AIM-4t- Pest ATM-43- ATM-45- ATM-45. Amend- Terminate- Serve Plastic Termin ie- Ma agement Terminate- ATM-43.Voting Terminate- Indigo ATM-24.Appropda Michels Debate Water Bottle Deba Re Natio Debate Rights 16 And Debate Peoples Day Funding Fo Attendance. Refer to Pr (Chit Pr vious (Cltiz Previa Older(Ctrs Previa (Citizen Semite note al Check-In Select Bo rd Quesno Petitlon) Questa Petition) Qu silo Pennonl Questa, Petition) Cemmisslo Pet Name ID Total( Ye 124 65 108 127 134 157 112 71 113 140 137 Total2-No 12 95 39 33 14 1 35 74 30 0 1 Total =Abstain 10 3 13 a 9 1 12 13 8 5 6 Total Vote 146 163 160 168 157 159 159 158 151 153 144 Pa s/Fall Pa Fail Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Fail Pa Pa Pa —J February 3, 2025 Special Town Meeting Moderator Deborah Brown called the 2025-1 Special Town Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., held in the Margery Milne Battin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, and by means of remote participation. Town Clerk, Mary de Alderete, read the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting until waived. The Town Clerk read the Consta Moderator Deborah Brown welcomed all participants and gave an overview of the voting portal and parliamentary procedures. She asked that the Members attending remotely register their attendance. 39 in person. A quorum in excess of 100 members was present (176). 7:33 p.m. Doug Lucente, Select Board Chair, offered a statement on behalf of the Select Board. Madam Moderator, tonight, we are convening Special Town Meeting 2025-1 in response to a valid citizen petition received on December 23, 2024. Under Massachusetts law, the Select Board is required to call a Special Town Meeting within 45 days, which brings us here this evening. The petition before us seeks to amend Section 7.5 of the Zoning Bylaw to limit or prohibit construction of multi-family housing in the current Village and Multi- Family Overlay districts by removing some areas from the districts and limiting the number of dwelling units permitted in the remaining areas to 15 dwelling units per acre and to allow time for fu zoning. However, because this is a zoning matter, additional legal requirements must be met before Town Meeting can act, including a Planning Board public hearing and report. To comply with those requirements, tonight, we will take no action other than adjourning this meeting to Monday, March 17, 2025. This ensures the necessary Planning Board process can take place and that Town Meeting has the information required to make an informed decision. We recognize that this issue is of great concern to many in the community, and we want to assure you that the Select Board is taking these concerns seriously. The developments being proposed under the MBTA zoning law present challenges for Lexington particularly in terms of municipal services, school capacity, and infrastructure. The upcoming discussion in March will be critical in determining how we move forward in a way that balances state requirements with -term needs. We encourage all Town Meeting Members and residents to stay engaged in the process. The Planning Board will hold its virtual public hearing in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A §5 on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, and a second night on Wednesday, February 26, to consider the proposed amendments, and we urge you to provide input there as well. Thank you all for your time tonight. The Moderator opened the Portal to take attendance and noted that a quorum had been reached. 7:36 p.m. The Moderator asked for a Motion to Adjourn. Mr. Friedlich, raised a Point of Personal Privilege to ask for a moment after adjournment to speak about a particular Member. He then recognized Janet Perry for her 40 years of service. Doug Lucente, Select Board Chair, Motioned to Adjourn the Special Town Meeting to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2025, such meeting to be held at the Margery Milne Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation. The Moderator declared that the Motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the Meeting adjourned. February 3, 2025 Special Town Meeting #1, continued March 17, 2025 Adjourned Session of the 2025-1 Special Town Meeting Moderator Deborah Brown called the second session of 2025-1 Special Town Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Margery Milne Battin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation, a quorum in excess of 100 members was present (144). The Moderator noted how members of the public could participate in the Meeting and gave general instructions on tablet use and reminders for those using the remote portal. The Moderator then gave an overview of parliamentary procedure for the evening and asked Members to login and register their attendance. 7:37 p.m. The Moderator asked for a Motion to approve the use of remote and hybrid technology. Mr. Lucente, Select Board Chair, moved the use of remote and hybrid technology. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously. 7:38 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 1. c. Reports of the Appropriation Committee MOTION: Mr. Parker moves that the reports of the Appropriation Committee be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously. g. Reports of the Planning Board MOTION: Mr. Schanbacher moves that the reports of the Planning Board be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously. 7:39 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting on Article 2. ARTICLE 2: AMEND SECTION 7.5 OF THE ZONING BYLAW TO REDUCE MULTI- FAMILY DWELLING UNIT CAPACITY (Citizen Petition) MOTION Ms. Sacerdote moves that the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, and Zoning Map be amended as follows, where struck through text is to be removed and underlined text is to be added, and further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted to comply with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Lexington: A. Amend §135-2.2.5 to add a new row: \[h źƌƌğŭĻ \[ĻŭğĭǤ hǝĻƩƌğǤ B. Amend the Zoning Map to delete the following areas shown on maps on file with the Town Clerk from the VO District: 1. Bedford Street/Bike Path, except move the following properties from the VO District to the VLO District: a. Map 71 Lot 33 located at 231 Bedford Street 2. Bedford Street/Reed Street, except move the following properties from the VO District to the VLO District: a. Map 64 Lots 72 and 73A located at 185, 187-189 Bedford Street 3. Concord Avenue/Waltham Street, except move the following properties from the VO District to the VLO District: a. Map 10 Lots 58A and 59A located at 5-7 Piper Road b. Map 9 Lot 11B and Map 10 Lots 31A, 31B, and 31C located at 331 Concord Avenue C. Amend the Zoning Map to delete the following areas shown on maps on file with the Town Clerk from the MFO District: 1. Bedford Street North 2. Lexington Center February 3, 2025 Special Town Meeting #1, continued D. Amend the Zoning Map to delete the following areas shown on maps on file with the Town Clerk from the VHO District: 1. Hartwell Avenue/Westview Street except for the following properties: a. Map 84 Lot 80A located at 17 Hartwell Avenue b. Map 84 lot 81 located at 7 Hartwell Avenue 2. Maguire Road 3. Hartwell Avenue/Wood Street E. Amend the Zoning Map to remove the following properties from the VO District: 1. Map 57 Lot 79 at 60 Bedford Street 2. Map 57 Lot 14F at 32 Bedford Street 3. Map 57 Lot 14A at 46 Bedford Street F. Amend the Zoning Map to move the following properties from the VO District to the VLO District: 1. Map 64 Lot 161 located at 89-93 Bedford Street 2. Map 57 Lot 133A, 134, and 135 located at 3-5 Militia Drive 3. Map 13 Lots 372, 373, 374, 375 located at 217-219, 229, 233, & 241 Massachusetts Avenue G. Amend §135-7.5.1 as follows: 7.5.1 Purpose. The purposes of the Village Overlay (VO, MFO, and VHO) Districts are: H. Amend §135-7.5.4.4 as follows: 4. Developments in the VO or VLO district may contain nonresidential uses on the street floor and basement to the extent permitted in either the CRS or CB zoning district, except that: I. Amend §135-7.5.5.9 as follows: 9. In the VLO District or the VHO District, the site coverage is not restricted. In other districts, the total site coverage of buildings and area of required residential vehicle parking spaces not within buildings shall not exceed 28% of the lot area of the development. J. Amend §135-7.5.5.10 as follows: 10. Except as noted below, the maximum height in feet of buildings is: District MFO VLO VO VHO Height in feet 52 40 (a) 40 (b) 70 (c) Height in stories 3 3 NR a. VLO Height Bonus. In the VO VLO District, when the underlying zoning district is a Commercial District, the maximum height is 60 feet when at least 30% of the gross floor area of the street floor level or footprint, whichever is greater, of the entire development is occupied by commercial principal uses, not including associated parking, shown in Table 1 §3.4 Permitted Uses and Development Standards as permitted in the underlying district in the following categories: i. Commercial Office Uses ii. Personal, Business, or General Services Uses iii. Sales or Rental of Goods and Equipment iv. Eating and Drinking v. Commercial, Recreational, Amusements, Entertainment, b. VO Height Bonus. In the VO District, when the underlying district is a Residential District, the maximum height is 52 50 feet and 4 stories when at least 30% 33% of the gross floor area of the street floor level or footprint, whichever is greater, of the entire development is occupied by non-residential nonresidential principal uses pursuant to §7.5.4.4 and no more than the greater of 20% or 20 feet of the street floor frontage on a public way is dedicated to residential uses. c. VHO Height Bonus. In the VHO District where at least 50% of the total net February 3, 2025 Special Town Meeting #1, continued floor area on the lot is occupied by nonresidential principal uses permitted in the underlying district, the maximum height is 115 feet. K. Replace §135-7.5.5.11 as follows: 11. The number of stories is not restricted. Number of dwelling units. In the VO District, the number of dwelling units shall not exceed the lot area of the development in acres multiplied by either 25 (for developments entitled to a height bonus under §7.5.5.10.b) or 20 (for developments not entitled to a height bonus under §7.5.5.10.b), rounded to the nearest whole number, or 6 dwelling units, whichever is greater. 12. Floor Area. In the VO District, the total net floor area of all dwelling units shall not exceed the lot area of the development multiplied by 0.48 or 6,250 SF, whichever is greater. L. Amend §135-7.5.9.1 as follows: 1. Transition areas, as specified under §5.3.4 (Transition Areas), are required only along the boundary of the Village Overlay Districts (VO, MFO, & VHO) and shall have a depth of five (5) feet. M. Amend §135-2.2.5 to remove the MFO row. N. Remove §135-7.5.4.3. O. The map changes and amendments above shall not apply to any development projects for which an application for site plan review under §135-7.5.3 or special permit under §135-5.1 was filed with the Planning Board and Town Clerk before March 1, 2025, but shall apply to any major modification thereof. February 3, 2025 Special Town Meeting #1, continued 7:40 p.m. Ms. Sacerdote presented information on the Article. 7:49 p.m. Mr. Schanbacher, Chair of the Planning Board, stated the 5-0 recommendation of the Planning Board for the Article. He noted that the Public Hearing regarding Article 2 had taken place on February 12th and then continued to February 26th, with both meetings permitted public comments and input from a working group towards a compromise motion. Mr. Lucente, Select Board Chair, noted the unanimous recommendation of the Select Board for the Article. Mr. Parker stated the unanimous recommendation of the Appropriation Committee for the Article. Ms. Manz stated the Housing Partnership Board had voted 6-0-3 for recommendation of the Article. th Mr. Michelson said that at their March 12 meeting, the Center Committee had voted 6-1 to maintain the multi-family overlay district. Ms. Tung, Chair of the Affordable Housing Trust, stated that the Affordable Housing Trust had voted 5-0 in favor of the revised Motion, but noted that more, inclusionary, affordable housing was needed. 8:04 p.m. Pam Hoffman, Pct. 7, took a moment to thank the proponents and members of the Planning Board for their hard work and time on the Article. She asked Members to vo 8:06 p.m. Jay Luker, Pct. 1, questioned a statement about the Town managing growth and asked what the assumption was based on. Mr. Levine noted that as a proponent, and member of the Appropriate Committee, the Appropriation Committee had done an analysis to try and estimate what the impacts might be under the MBTA zoning and estimated a few different things, but with data from the school department which tabulated the current number of school children living in apartments and condos and tried to estimate the number future students and then estimated associated costs. Mr. Luker asked what had noted that then on what the timing would be, completion dates, etc. and that it was hard to make forecasted projections and if the students arrived too quickly, they would not been prepared. The Moderator took a moment to retest the microphones as Mr. Levine had not been heard over Zoom. All systems checked ok. Ms. McKenna noted that fire department and police departments, during budget meetings, had also noted concerns regarding staffing. Mr. Luker asked Mr. Bartha when the infrastructure and services costs consultant survey would arrive and whether it would look different. Mr. Bartha noted that it would be available at the next Select Board meeting, where it would be shown for the first time. 8:15 p.m. Jeanne Canale, Pct. 9, and President of the South Lexington Civic Association, noted that the South Lexington Civic Association had voted to recommend approval of the Article. 8:16 p.m. Donna Hooper, 14 Lois Lane, spoke in support of the Article and noted that she viewed it as prudent planning. 8:17 p.m. Laura Swain, Pct. 2, noted there had been some recent projects at 16 Clarke St., 20 Muzzey St., 1834-1840 Mass. Ave., 7-9 Muzzey St., and 11-13 Muzzey St., and wanted to know how many units were proposed per project. Abby McCabe. Planning Director, noted that those applications had been submitted as zoning freeze plans as subdivision applications, have proposed numbers and the applicants had 8 years to file a proposal. She noted that as of the date of this meeting, they had 11 subdivisions submitted for zoning freezes. Ms. McKenna said that Ms. Mead had run models on 16 Clarke and it had a February 3, 2025 Special Town Meeting #1, continued 55-unit capacity and the other addresses were part of one project with 37-unit capacity. She noted that this might not be the number built, but was the capacity. 8:20 p.m. Janet Moran, 19 Bedford St., noted she had been lived in Town for over 75 years, and was shocked to see a 6-story build on Militia Drive. She stated that it was important and necessary that shade trees and green spaces were considered and urged Town 8:23 p.m. Lauren Deems Black, Pct. 8, asked whether fire, police, or public works could discuss the capacity for public services. Mr. Bartha noted that Fire and Police Chiefs were requesting staffing prior to the MTCA projects coming and there had been a study done regarding staffing support, and Fire and Police had worked with the consultant regarding it. He noted that the report would come out in the following week. Mr. Deems Black asked if there had also been a comprehensive study on traffic Mr. Bartha stated at this time. 8:27 p.m. Wendy Manz, Pct. 4, noted that she wished to make an amendment and explained the reasonings behind it. The Moderator explained how the amendment would work and noted that debate would be limited to 30 minutes unless the Meeting voted to extend it, and that all comments would be limited to 3 minutes each. 8:28 p.m. Mr. Kaufman raised a Point of Order that the Motion had not been moved. The Moderator thanked him and asked Ms. Manz to move the Motion. 8:28 p.m. Ms. Manz moves to amend the main motion under Article 2 as follows and presented information on the amendment: Remove part C.2. 1. In part I replace the text of §135-7.5.5.9 as follows: 9. In the VO District, the total site coverage of buildings and area of required residential vehicle parking spaces not within buildings shall not exceed 28% of the lot area of the development. In other districts, the site coverage is not restricted. 2. In part J, replace the table in §135-7.5.5.10 as follows: District MFO VLO VO VHO Height in feet 52 40 (a) 40 (b) 70 (c) Height in stories 4 3 3 NR 3. Remove parts M and N. 8:35 p.m. Ms. McKenna, as proponent of the original motion, noted that the team of proponents unanimously opposed the amendment. Mr. Creech, Vice-Chair of the Planning Board, noted that the Board had met that evening and voted 3-2 to disapprove the amendment. Mr. Lucente, Chair of the Select Board, stated that the Select Board had voted that evening 1 in favor, 1 opposed, and 3 waiting for the discussion on the amendment. Mr. Parker stated a vote of the Appropriation Committee for 7-1 against approval of the amendment. Ms. Tung stated no official position had been taken by the Affordable Housing Trust as it was filed after their last meeting. Ms. Manz stated that the Housing Partnership Board had voted 6-1-1 for the amendment. Mr. Michelson stated that the Center Committee was in favor of the amendment. 8:43 p.m. Ms. Weiss raised a Point of Order, and asked for the minority report of the Planning Board, and the one vote in favor of the Select Board. Mr. Schanbacher stated that he had wanted to keep things in the Center, especially mixed-use. Mr. Hornig noted that he agreed with Mr. February 3, 2025 Special Town Meeting #1, continued Schanbacher, especially regarding mixed-use. Ms. Hai noted she had been the vote in favor and that mixed-use development was the right thing for a vibrant downtown. 8:46 p.m. Jerry Levitan, Pct. 6, raised a Point of Order, stating that the Amendment was outside the scope of the Motion. The Moderator noted that matters of scope had to do with the Article in the Warrant and the motion to amend was within that scope cover dimensional controls on the re-added district. The Moderator noted that she was ruling that it was within scope. 8:47 p.m. Rod Cole, Pct. 9, asked if the amendment passed, then article 2 passed, there would be height limit control but wanted to understand what other controls the Town had on center construction, either through the Planning Board, Historic Districts Commission, etc. Mr. Makarious said that would be within Historic Districts Commission control as well as dimensional controls that were in the bylaw and noted that the Planning Board would continue site plan reviews. 8:53 p.m. Tom Shiple, Pct. 9, noted that two reasons for denser housing that resonated with him were economic development and climate action and that the Center was the best area for denser housing due to the closeness of transportation. 8:54 p.m. Taylor Carroll Singh, Pct. 6, said that residents had been asking for scaling back the capacity on housing units including residents in Precinct 6 and those that had signed the petition to call the Special Town Meeting. She asked Members to vote no on the Amendment and yes on the main motion. 8:57 p.m. Anne MacDonald Broun, 50 Hancock St, asked Members to vote against the Amendment and noted that it was against the compromise deal voted by the Planning Board. 8:58 p.m. The Moderator stated that the time to discuss the Amendment had passed, but that it would be appropriate, due to the number of people in line, for someone to make a motion to extend the time for debate. 8:59 p.m. Mr. Michaelson, motioned to Extend Debate by 30 minutes. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously and debate continued. 9:00 p.m. Deborah Strod, Pct. 6, asked Counsel to explain the legal zoning context for the sequence of the votes. Mr. Makarious explained that zoning articles, in general, required a 2/3 vote. He noted that the MBTA Zoning Act allowed for certain provisions, including those that encouraged more multi-family housing, among other things, to only require a majority vote. th 9:03 p.m. Kunal Botla, Pct. 4, Chair of Transportation Advisory Committee, said that at their March 17 meeting, they had voted 5-2 in support of the Amendment. 9:04 p.m. Lisa Newton, Pct. 8, noted that constituents in her precinct overwhelmingly asked for a vote of no, and she agreed with them. 9:05 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Amendment. 9:17 p.m. Jonathan Himmel, Pct. 6, noted that they had heard the minority view of center committee, and asked for the minority view. Mr. Michelson said that the member who had been in the minority was not at the meeting. 9:25 p.m. Sanjay Padaki, Pct. 8, asked the Planning Board to clarify their voting positions. Mr. Schanbacher noted that the Planning Board had voted 3-2 to recommend disapproval. Mr. Padaki asked the proponents of the Amendment whether they had brought it to the attention of the Planning Board. Ms. Manz noted that as the Amendment had been filed on Friday, and the Planning Board met that evening and there had been discussion. Mr. Padaki clarified that he was speaking of prior Planning Board meetings, not the one that evening, and whether they had discussed adding the Center at those hearings. Ms. Manz said that there had been advocates of adding the Center at those meetings but that Article 2, as presented, had taken some time to put together so no amendment had been proposed while those discussions were ongoing. Mr. Schanbacher confirmed that information. 9:30 p.m. Mr. Padaki, Pct. 8, moved to extend debate for 15 additional minutes. The Moderator opened voting on extending debate. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: February 3, 2025 Special Town Meeting #1, continued Motion to Extend Debate by 15 Minutes Failed by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 74 91 15 MOTION TO EXTEND DEBATE FAILS 9:33 p.m. Ms. Weiss offered final comments on the Amendment. The Moderator explained the process if the amendment passed or failed and that it would be a simple majority vote, then opened voting on the Amendment. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Amend Article 2 Fails by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 56 120 3 MOTION FAILS 9:37 p.m. The Meeting returned discussion on the original Motion. 9:41 p.m. Robert Cohen, Pct. 4, called the question. The Moderator opened voting to terminate debate. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 123 39 18 MOTION CARRIES 9:44 p.m. Ms. Sacerdote offered final comments on the Article. The Moderator opened voting on the original Motion and reminded Members that a 2/3 vote was required. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 2 Approved by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 164 9 5 MOTION CARRIES WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS 9:47 p.m. The Moderator asked for a motion to dissolve the 2025 Special Town Meeting-1. Mr. Lucente, Select Board Chair, moved to dissolve the Special Town Meeting 2025-1. Motion Adopted by majority voice vote. A true copy. Attest: Mary de Alderete, Town Clerk March 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Moderator Deborah Brown called the 2025 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., held in the Margery Milne Battin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, and by means of remote participation, and commenced with the William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps played the National Anthem and Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Moderator Deborah Brown welcomed all participants and gave an overview of the voting portal and parliamentary procedures. A quorum in excess of 100 members was present (176). Town Clerk, Mary de Alderete, read the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting until waived. The Town Clerk read the Constable's Return of Service. 7:39 p.m. The Moderator opened the Portal to take attendance and noted that a quorum had been reached. She then gave a brief overview of parliamentary procedure for the Meeting. 7:45 p.m. The Moderator called attention to the voting portal and asked members approve use of the voting system which would be recording votes on a tablet. Mr. Lucente, Select Board Chair, moved that the Town Meeting Members approve the use of the remote and hybrid technology during the Meetings. The Moderator noted that she would treat this as a voice vote, and asked if there were any objections to using the tablets. As there were none, the motion carries unanimously. 7:46 p.m. The Moderator called the Meeting open under Article 2. ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES a. Deputy Moderator That Thomas Diaz be approved as Deputy Moderator. 7:46 p.m. MOTION: Mr. Lucente moves that Tom Diaz be approved as Deputy Moderator. The Moderator noted that she was delighted that Mr. Diaz would serve in this capacity once more and that unless there were objections, she would consider this a voice vote. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously. The Moderator noted that she was thankful to Mr. Diaz for agreeing to serve in this capacity. Mr. Diaz was sworn to the faithful performance of his duties by the Town Clerk. 7:47 p.m. The Moderator noted that the Meeting would continue under Article 2. ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES j. Reports of the Planning g Board That the reports of the Planning Board be received and placed on file. Mr. Schanbacher moves that the reports of the Planning Board for Articles 30, 31, 32, and 33 be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously. 7:47 p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Articles 30, 31, 32, 33 in that order. Mr. Lucente moved to take up Articles 30, 31, 32, 33. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. 7:48 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 30. ARTICLE 30 AMEND ZONING BYLAW — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING FOR SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS MOTION: Mr. Schanbacher moves that the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, be amended as follows, where sf.., ek fu., -et text is to be removed and underlined text is to be added: Amend § 135-6.9.8 as follows: 1. Inclusionary Dwelling Units. a. At least 15% of the total gross floor area of all dwelling units other than inchusionm dwelling units stim of (1) t4etotal area „fall lots i t4ep efpl,,, mtikiplied b n 16 an shall be incorporated into inclusionary dwelling units, as defined by regulations promulgated by the Planning Board pursuant to § 6.9.8.5 (the "inclusionary GFA"). At least two-thirds of the inclusionary GFA shall be incorporated into dwelling units eligible for inclusion on the Town's Subsidized Housing Inventory as determined by +he M,,,,,,,,,.htiset4 EOHLC and shall remain affordable in perpetuity. 6. A special residential development with six or fewer market -rate dwelling units shall be permitted to meet the requirements of this section by making a payment to the Town's Affordable Housing Trust in an amount equal to the estimated construction cost of 15% of the total gross floor area of all dwelling units other than inclusionary dwelling units GF -4 . , as determined in accordance with regulations to be promulgated by the Planning Board. Charles Hornig, Planning Board Member, presented information on the Article. He noted that the Planning Board had voted 5-0 to recommend that the Article be approved. Ms. Hai noted that the Select Board had voted to support the Article by a vote of 4-1. 7:52 p.m. Ricki Pappo, Pct. 2, noted that in 2023 the payment in lieu had been established for special residential units and they had been assured that the payment in lieu would represent a per square foot prorate for all hard and soft costs (estimated at $500 per square foot). She stated that the final amounts were less than that and asked whether any of the recent SPDs had been required to pay in lieu. Mr. Hornig noted that the payment in lieu was only available for developments fewer than 6 dwelling units and as the two developments submitted since this had been enacted were larger than that, the provision hadn't been used. 7:54 p.m. Deborah Strod, Pct. 6, asked that the formula regarding units be explained. Mr. Hornig noted that the current requirement was 15% of what could be built in a market rate conventional subdivision. He explained that the new requirement was 15% of the actual market rate housing in the development and the reason it was sometimes more or less was that the bylaw explicitly permitted a special residential development to have a somewhat larger total gross floor area than a conventional development by 15%. 7:55 p.m. Jeanne Krieger, Pct. 3, asked how many units had been achieved to date. Mr. Hornig asked for slides to be brought up and showed two developments as an example and noted that for each of them, the owner would prepare a proof plan showing a conventional subdivision and then a calculation based on that plan that shows what could be built with the limits of gross floor area for a single-family home in that conventional subdivision, and noted that this was considered the base GFA. He noted that the bylaw permitted building up to 15% more than that in a special residential development of market rate housing, which acted as an incentive rather than using a conventional subdivision. 7:59 p.m. Bob Avallone, Pct. 8, noted that some of the text had been replaced with EOHLC and asked that the term be defined. Mr. Hornig stated that the State had replaced the Department of Housing and Community Development with the Executive Office of the Housing Livable Communities, and in the bylaw was a technical correction to show this. Mr. Makarious, Town Counsel, noted that this was spelled out in another portion of the bylaws. 8:01 P.M. Mr. Sandeen asked that the Motion be placed on the screen, and noted that while he supported the intention of the Article, the calculation of inclusionary housing of what previously was to 15%, the language stated "other than inclusionary dwelling units", and when you used that calculation, it became 13% of the total gross floor area, and believed the language should reflect the original 15% intention. 8:02 p.m. Bridger McGaw, Pct. 6, asked if there was an actual square foot goal of inclusionary housing. Mr. Hornig stated that their regulations required that inclusionary housing be similar in size and type to market rate housing and the bylaw set a minimum amount of gross floor area, and beyond that they asked that inclusionary units matched the size and types of others in the development. 8:05 p.m. Sanjay Padaki, Pct. 8, asked Town Counsel to interpret the language of the Article and whether it should be considered 13 or 15 percent. Mr. Makarious noted that the language stated was 15% of all the units other than the inclusionary housing 8:07 p.m. Katherine Reynolds, Pct. 1, asked Mr. Sandeen for further clarification on the percentages. Mr. Sandeen noted that it required a circular calculation, and if you did a recursive calculation, it came out to 13.034%. 8:10 P.M. Jessie Steigerwald, Pct. 8, asked if fixing the language was outside of the scope of the Warrant. Mr. Hornig noted that the current language referred to 15% and that no questions arose at the public hearing regarding the percentage amount. The Moderator said that there wasn't a scope issue. Ms. Steigerwald noted that the language should be clearer. Mr. Hornig said that the Motion would need to be reworded and that it would have to be refigured to ensure a development was feasible. 8:14 p.m. Alan Levine, Pct. 8, stated that he supported the Planning Board on this Motion and noted that the intent of the Article was clear and that if the percentage needed to be changed it should be done at another Town Meeting. 8:16 p.m. Jay Luker, Pct. 1, asked that Members vote for the Article, and reminded them that 15% of zero. He said that the idea was to make things more attractive to builders than a standard subdivision which offered zero inclusionary housing. 8:16 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 8:35 p.m. John Zhao, Pct. 5, asked if they could change the existing text in the Motion to 17.6% to achieve 15%. Mr. Hornig noted that he would be afraid to do so as it wasn't considered during the public hearing. 8:39 p.m. Ajay Joseph, Pct. 2, raised a Point of Order and asked that Mr. Hornig speak directly into the microphone as there were some problems hearing him. 8:40 p.m. Dawn McKenna, Pct. 6, called the question. 8:41 p.m. A member raised a Point of Order that there seemed to be an audio issue and that some people who were participating remotely couldn't hear the Moderator or Ms. McKenna. 8:41 p.m. The Moderator asked that some Members attending remotely inform her on how the audio was. The Moderator asked that the audio be checked. Harry Forsdick, Pct. 7, raised a Point of Order that he believed the output to Zoom was not working. Mr. Pato noted that Members should turn on closed captioning and then gave instructions on how to do so. Members noted that this seemed to fix the issue, as well as logging in and out of Zoom. 8:46 p.m. The Moderator opened voting to terminate debate. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 125 40 10 MOTION CARRIES Mr. Hornig gave final remarks on the Article. The Moderator opened voting on the Article and reminded Members that a 2/3 vote was required to pass. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 30 — Amend Zoning Bylaw — Inclusionary Housing for Special Residential Developments Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 131 39 5 MOTION CARRIES WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS 8:50 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 31. ARTICLE 31 AMEND ZONING BYLAW -NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE (NFI) DISTRICT (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 18, 2025, posted July 28, 2025) MOTION: Mr. Schanbacher moves that the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, be amended as follows, where struck through text is to be removed and underlined text is to be added, and further that non -substantive changes to the numbering of this Bylaw be permitted to comply with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Lexington. 1) Amend § 135-7.1 as follows: 7.1 NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE (NFI) DISTRICT. 7.1.1 Purpose. to life a*d per-senal ii�ti�; elifninate new hazards to emer-geney response effieials; pr -event t4e 1. Ensure public safety through reducing the threats to life and personal injury; 2. Eliminate new hazards to emergency response officials, 3. Prevent the occurrence of public emergencies resulting from water auality_ contamination. and pollution due to flooding, 4. Avoid the loss of utility services which if damaged by flooding would disrupt or shut down the utility network and impact regions of the community beyond the site of flooding, 5. Eliminate costs associated with the response and cleanup of flooding conditions, and 6. Reduce damageflooding to public and private property resulting from floodingto public and private property resulting from flooding waters. 7.1.2 Overlay District. The NFI District shall not supersede other zoning districts but shall be deemed to be superimposed over these other zoning districts. 7.1.3 Location. The NFI District includes all special flood hazard areas within the Town of Lexington designated as Zone A and AE on the Middlesex County, Massachusetts Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) dated July 8, 2025 issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the administration of the National Flood Insurance Program. The map panels of toe Middlesex County FIRM that are wholly or partially within the Town of Lexington are panel > > > > > > > > 04 1 > > > 0416R, i* effeet as of ittly 6, . The exact boundaries of the District may be defined by the I% - change %- chan e one -hundred -year) base flood elevations shown on the FIRM and further defined by the Middlesex County Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, i* e€€eedated July 8, 2025 6, 2016. The FIRM and FIS report are incorporated herein by reference and are on file with the Town Clerk, Planning Board, Building Official, Conservation Commission, and Engineering _ office ffice and available on the Town website. 7.1.4 Base Flood Elevation and Floodway Data. 1. Floodway data. In Zones A and AE, along watercourses within the Town of Lexington that have not had a regulatory floodway designated, the best available federal, state, local, or other floodway data shall be used to prohibit encroachments in floodways which would result in any increase in flood levels within the community during the occurrence of the base flood discharge. 2. Base flood elevation data. Base flood elevation data is required for subdivision proposals or other developments greater than 50 lots or five acres (whichever is less), the proponent must provide technical data to determine base flood elevations for each developable parcel shown on the design plans. -,--r-eT'ie7Ler- is �ne lesser-, T hi mber-ed " e*es. 7.1.5 Notification of Watercourse Alteration. In a riverine situation, the Genre ,atiei Floodplain Administrator shall notify the following of any alteration or relocation of a watercourse: . 1. Adjacent communities, 2. NFIP State Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and 3. NFIP Pro _gram Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region A _gency, Re _ ig on I. 7.1.6 Use Regulations. 1. All man-made changes to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to building or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations in the NFI District, including structural and nonstructural activities, whether permitted by right or by special permit must be in compliance with MGL c. 131, § 40 and with the following: a. Sections of the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR) which address floodplain and coastal high hazard areas; b. Wetlands Protection Regulations, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) (currently 310 CMR 10.00); c. Inland Wetlands Restriction, DEP (currently 310 CMR 13.00); d. Minimum Requirements for the Subsurface Disposal of Sanitary Sewage, DEP (currently 310 CMR 15, Title 5); 2. Any variances from the provisions and requirements of the above -referenced state regulations may only be granted in accordance with the required variance procedures of these state regulations. 3. In Zones AE, along watercourses within the Town of Lexington that have a regulatory floodway designated on the Middlesex County FIRM Map, encroachments are prohibited in the regulatory floodway including fill, new construction, substantial improvements, and other development within the adopted regulatory floodway unless it has been demonstrated through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed in accordance with standard engineering practice that the proposed encouragement would not whieh ,,.,,,,',a result in any increase in flood levels within the community during the occurrence of the base flood discharge. 4. All subdivision proposals must be designed to assure that: a. Such proposals minimize flood damage; b. All public utilities and facilities are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and c. Adequate drainage is provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards. 5. Existing contour intervals of site and elevations of existing structures must be included on plan proposal. 7.1.7 Floodplain Administrator. The Town Manager or their designee shall serve as the official Floodplain Administrator for the Town of Lexington. 7.1.8 Permits Required. Permits are required for all proposed development in the Floodplain Overlay District, as required by the Floodplain Administrator or their designee. The Town requires a permit for all proposed construction or other development in the floodplain overlay district, including new construction or changes to existing buildings, placement of manufactured homes, placement of manufactured homes, placement of agricultural facilities, fences, sheds, storage facilities or drilling, mining, paving and any other development that might increase flooding or adversely impact flood risks to other properties. 7.1.9 Assure that all necessary_ permits are obtained. The Town's permit review process includes the requirement that the proponent obtain all local, state and federal permits that will be necessary in order to carry out the proposed development in the floodplain overlay district. The Proponent must acquire all necessa!Y permits, and must demonstrate that all necessary permits have been acquired. .1.10 In A Zones, in the absence of FEMA BFE data and floodway data, the building department will obtain, review and reasonably utilize base flood elevation and floodway data available from a Federal, State, or other source as criteria for requiring new construction, substantial improvements, or other development in Zone A and as the basis for elevating residential structures to or above base flood level, for floodproofing or elevating nonresidential structures to or above base flood level, and for prohibiting encroachments in floodways. 7.1.11 In A and AE Zones, all recreational vehicles to be placed on a site must be elevated and anchored in accordance with the zone's regulations for foundation and elevation requirements or be on the site for less than 180 consecutive days or be fully licensed and highway ready. .1.12 If the Town acquires data that changes the base flood elevation in the FEMA mapped Special Flood Hazard Areas, the Town of Lexington will, within 6 months, notify FEMA of these changes by submitting the technical or scientific data that suports the chanby submitting the technical or scientific data that suports the chan_eg (s.) Notification shall be submitted to: NFIP State Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation NFIP Program Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region I 7.1.13 Variances to Floodplain Standards Issued by the State Building Code The Town of Lexington will request from the State Building Code Appeals Board a written and/or audible copy of the portion of the hearing related to the variance, and will maintain this record in the community's files. The Town of Lexington shall also issue a letter to the property owner regarding _ potential impacts to the annual premiums for the flood insurance policy covering that property, in writing over the signature of a community official that (i) the issuance of a variance to construct a structure below the base flood level will result in increased premium rates for flood insurance U to amounts as high as $25 for $100 of insurance coverage and (ii) such construction below the base flood level increases risks to life and property. Such notification shall be maintained with the record of all variance actions for the referenced development in the floodplain overlay district. .1. 14 Other Variances A variance from these floodplain bylaws must meet the requirements set out by State law, and may only be granted if: j) Good and sufficient cause and exceptional non-financial hardship exist, 2) the variance will not result in additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, or fraud or victimization of the public, and 3) the variance is the minimum action necessary to afford relief. 7.1.15 Abrogation and Greater Restriction The floodplain management regulations found in this Floodplain Overlay District section shall take precedence over any less restrictive conflicting local laws, ordinances or codes. .1.16 Disclaimer of Liability The degree of flood protection required by this bylaw is considered reasonable but does not imply total flood protection. 7.1.18 Definitions. The following words shall be defined as in this subsection 7.1.18 for the purposes of this Section 7.1. DEVELOPMENT Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to building or other structures, minim dredging, filling,grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials. [US Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Part 59 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) The federal agency administering the National Flood Insurance Program. the National Flood Insurance Pro_r am. FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) An Official Map of a community on which FEMA has delineated both the areas of special flood hazard and the risk premium zones applicable to the community. FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY An examination, evaluation, and determination of flood hazards, and, if appropriate, corresponding water surface elevations, or an examination, evaluation and determination of flood -related erosion hazards. FLOODWAY The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation. FUNCTIONALLY DEPENDENT USE A use which cannot Perform its intended Purpose unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water. The term includes only docking facilities, port facilities that are necessary for the loading and unloading of car _go or passengers, and ship building passengers, and ship building and ship repair facilities, but does not include long-term storage or related manufacturing facilities. [US Code of Federal Rei_ Mations, Title 44, Part 591 Also [Referenced Standard ASCE 24-141 HIGHEST ADJACENT GRADE The highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure. [US Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Part 591 HISTORIC STRUCTURE Any structure that is: La) Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register, _ Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district, Lc) Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of the Interior, or Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic preservation programs that have been certified either: By an aproved state program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior or Q Directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved pro_rg ams. [US Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Part 591 NEW CONSTRUCTION Structures for which the start of construction commenced on or after the effective date of the first floodplain management code, regulation, ordinance, or standard adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, including any subsequent improvements to such structures. New construction includes work determined to be substantial improvement. [Referenced Standard ASCE 24-141 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE A vehicle which is: La) Built on a single chassis, 400 square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection, (c) Designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck, and Cdj Desi _fined primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use. [US Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Part 59 REGULATORY FLOODWAY — See Floodway SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA An area having, special flood and/or flood -related erosion hazards, and shown on a FHBM or FIRM as Zone A, AO, Al -30, AE, A99, AH, V, V1-30, V. [Base Code, Chapter 2, Section 2021. START OF CONSTRUCTION The date of issuance for new construction and substantial improvements to existing structures, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement or other improvement is within 180 days after the date of issuance. The actual start of construction means the first placement of permanent construction of a building (including a manufactured home) on a site, such as the pouring of a slab or footings, installation of pilings or construction of columns. Permanent construction does not include land preparation (such as clearing, excavation, grading or filling), the installation of streets or walkways, excavation for a basement, footings,iep rs or foundations, the erection of temporary forms or the installation of accessory buildings such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main building. For a substantial improvement, the actual "start of construction" means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building. [Base Code, Chapter 2, Section 2021 STRUCTURE For floodplain management purposes, a walled and roofed building, including a gas or liquid storage tank, that is principally above ground, as well as a manufactured home. [US Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Part 591 STRUCTURE (NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE DISTRICT) A walled and roofed building, including a gas or liquid storage tank, which is principally above ground, as well as a manufactured home. "Structure," for insurance coverage purposes, means a walled and roofed building, other than a gas or liquid storage tank, which is principally aboveground and affixed to apermanent site, as well as a manufactured home on foundation. For the latter purpose, the term includes a building while in the course of construction, alteration, or repair, but does not include building materials or su plies intended for use in such construction, alteration, or repair, unless such materials or suplies are within an enclosed building on the premises. SUBSTANTIAL REPAIR OF A FOUNDATION. When work to repair or replace a foundation results in the repair or replacement of a Portion of the foundation with a perimeter along the base of the foundation that equals or exceeds 50% of the perimeter of the base of the foundation measured in linear feet, or repair or replacement of 50% of the piles, columns or piers of a pile, column or pier suported foundation, the building official shall determine it to be substantial repair of a foundation. Applications determined by the building official to constitute substantial repair of a foundation shall require all existing portions of the entire building or structure to meet the requirements of 780 CMR. [As amended by MA in 9th Edition BCI VARIANCE For floodplain management purposes, means a grant of relief by a community from the terms of a flood plain management regulation. [US Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Part 591 VIOLATION For floodplain management purposes, means the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with the community's flood plain management regulations. A structure or other development without the elevation certificate, other certifications, or other evidence of compliance required in §60.3 is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided. [US Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Part 591 ZONE A (NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE DISTRICT) The one -hundred -year floodplain area where the base flood elevation (BFE) has not been determined. To determine the BFE, use the best available federal, state, local, or other data. ZONE Al -30 AND ZONE AE (FOR NEW AND REVISED MAPS) (NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE DISTRICT) The one-hundred-vear floodblain where the base flood elevation has been determined. ZONES B, C, AND X (NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE DISTRICT) Areas identified in the community Flood Insurance Study as areas of moderate or minimal flood hazard. Zone X reblaces Zones B and C on new and revised 3) Amend §135-10.0 Definitions by deleting the following: er �-R-44 sZR-4-"PA, nn ni qO nF noo n14n V! qO, V. 8:51 p.m. Bob Creech presented information on the Article and noted that the Planning Board had voted 5-0 to recommend that Town Meeting approve the Article. Mr. Lucente noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. 8:54 p.m. Jeff Howry, Pct. 2, asked whether anyone had considered the zone A of the proposed site of the High School. Mr. Creech stated that specifically, no, but the same rules would be applicable for that area. Ms. McCabe, Planning Board Director, noted that this had been brought to the attention of the Facilities Director and that the Town's consultant would have to do a base -flood elevation study before proposed construction could begin. 8:56 pm. Matt Dagget, Pct. 2, served Notice of Reconsideration on Article 30. The Moderator stated that this was timely and duly noted. 8:56 p.m. Ricki Pappo, Pct. 2, asked what was projected or how much more was considered a flood zone. Ms. Mullins noted that a detailed study hadn't yet been accomplished, but that many of the prior area B locations had been switched to Zone A. 8:57 p.m. Alessandro Alessandrini, Pct. 4, asked if a property was considered in the flood zoning whether they were required to purchase flood insurance, particularly in relation to the School. Ms. McCabe, Planning Board Director, noted that this was usually triggered when buying a property. Mr. Makarios noted that if the Town didn't adopt the Article, they wouldn't be able to access the Flood Insurance product. 9:00 P.M. As there were no final comments on the Article, the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 31 — Amend Zoning Bylaw — National Flood Insurance (NFI) District Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 174 0 3 MOTION CARRIES WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS 9:01 P.M. Ms. Canale, Pct. 9, noted that she would like to vote yes. 174 final count. 9:02 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 32. ARTICLE 32 AMEND ZONING BYLAW AND MAP — TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 18, 2025, posted July 28, 2025) MOTION: Mr. Schanbacher moves that the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, be amended as follows, and further to make non -substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw to comply with the numbering format: 1. Delete §135-9.4.1.1.a. 2. Amend §135-5.5.8 by deleting "or a special permit with site plan review" 3. Amend §135-5.5.9 by deleting "or special permit with site plan review" 9:03 p.m. Melanie Thompson, Planning Board Member, presented information on the Article and noted the unanimous vote of the Planning Board. 9:04 p.m. Ms. Kumar noted that the Select Board unanimously supported the Article. 9:05 p.m. As there were no questions the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 32 — Amend Zoning Bylaw and Map — Technical Corrections Adopted by a vote of Yes No Abstain 172 0 3 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 9:06 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 33. ARTICLE 33 AMEND ZONING BYLAW - ACCESSORY USES (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 18, 2025, posted July 28, 2025) Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued MOTION: Mr. Schanbacher moves to see if the Town will vote to amend Section 3.2.1 of the Zoning Bylaw by removing the phrase, "and complies with all other Town bylaws or General Laws," or take any other action in related thereto. (Inserted by the Select Board) DESCRIPTION: This article would modify the Zoning Bylaw to clarify that the ZBA and other entities are not required to enforce all of the Code of Lexington, leaving proper enforcement to the designated and relevant entities. 9:06 p.m. Charles Hornig, Planning Board Member, presented information on the Article and noted that the Planning Board had voted 5-0 to recommend the approval of the Article. Mr. Pato noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. 9:08 P.M. Eran Strod, Pct. 6 asked for an explanation of the process. Mr. Hornig noted that approval would be garnered through the appropriate bylaw or mechanism. 9:15 p.m. Benjamin Lees, Pct. 7, asked if the bylaw was a response to 0 Vine Street litigation. Mr. Makarious said that to his understanding, it was not. 9:17 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 9:29 p.m. As there were no further questions, the Moderator opened voting on the Article and noted that a 2/3 vote was required to pass. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 33 — Amend Zoning Bylaw — Accessory Uses Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 160 5 7 MOTION CARRIES WITH MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3RDS 9:31 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 2. ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES Report of the Committee on Cary Lectures That the report of the Committee on Cary Lectures be received and placed on file and the Committee discharged. MOTION: Ms. Goldberg moves that the report of the Committee on Cary Lectures be received and placed on file and the Committee discharged. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously. Rita Goldberg, Member of the Committee on Cary Lectures, presented information on past and upcoming Lectures and asked Members to keep an eye out for their upcoming flyer. 9:31 p.m. The Moderator called the Meeting open under Article 3. ARTICLE 3 APPOINTMENTS TO CARY LECTURE SERIES MOTION: Ms. Goldberg moves that the Moderator appoint a committee of four to have the charge of the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Suzanna E. Cary for the current year. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. Rita Goldberg presented information on the Article. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Mr. Lucente noted the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. 9:39 p.m. As there were no questions, the Moderator opened voting on Article 3. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 3 - Cary Lecture Series Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 168 0 2 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 9:40 p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Article 25. Mr. Lucente moved to take up Article 25. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. The Moderator noted that the Deputy Moderator would preside over the article as the Moderator had advocated for one of the changes proposed in the Motion. Mr. Diaz took the gavel. ARTICLE 25 AMENDMENT TO TOWN MEETING MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS IN TOWN BYLAWS (Citizen Petition) (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 18, 2025, posted July 28, 2025) MOTION: Mr. McGaw moves that the following sections of Chapter 118 of the Code of the Town of Lexington be amended to read as follows ( , and bolded text to be added): 1. § 118-15A Previous Question The previous question shall be put in the form: " . "I move the previous question." This form can be used for main motions and amendments and all debate shall be suspended until the previous question is decided. 2. § 118-15B Previous Question The adoption of the previous question shall require a two-thirds vote to pass and put an end to all debate on the motion under consideration except as provided in § 118-13(I) of this article. 3. § 118-19: Further Rules of Procedure • The procedure and conduct of the business meetings of the Town not herein provided for shall be governed by " " the latest edition of "Town Meeting Time" adopted by the Massachusetts Moderators Association so far as they a+e applicable and ate not inconsistent with the bylaws of the Town. Bridger McGaw, proponent, presented information on the Article. Mr. Lucente noted that the Select Board supported updating the language on calling the question as Town Meeting was actually being conducted, as well as the change to Town Meeting Time, however the proposal to update the voting threshold from a simple majority to a 2/3 majority had various opinions. Due to this there were 3 Members in support of the Article as written, and 2 who preferred to await the discussion before taking a position. The Moderator noted that there had been a request to divide the question into two parts, and he would use his prerogative to split the question into 1 and 3 and then a separate vote on section 2. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued 9:49 p.m. As there were no questions on the parts 1 and 3, the Moderator opened voting on this portion. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 25 — Amendment to Town Meetinu Mana!ement Provisions in Town Bylaws (Citizen Petition) Questions 1 and 3 Adopted by a vote of Yes No Abstain 161 1 2 MOTION CARRIES 9:52 p.m. The Moderator opened the floor for questions and debate on part 2. 9:53 p.m. Eric Michaelson, Pct. 1, noted that he had seen an alarming trend that leadership notes that they want to wait for debate before an opinion was expressed. He asked what remedy could be in place so that Members understood positions of leadership after debate had been called. The Moderator noted that the Select Board members were within their right to do so, and the only remedy he could envision would be voting "no" on calling the question if it was important to know this information. 9:55 p.m. Steven Kaufman, Pct. 5, noted that Lexington had been holding Town Meetings for over 300 years and questioned whether it ever needed a 2/3 majority in the history of the prior meetings. Mr. Makarious noted that the Town Meeting bylaw hadn't always been the place, but since it had been, it had only required a simple majority and that the 2/3 was a normal parliamentary rule and could have been in place prior to the bylaw. 9:59 p.m. John Bartenstein, Pct. 1, raised a Point of Order to note that Mr. Zabin, may not have realized he should have put his name in the queue to speak, and asked the indulgence of the Moderator to do so. 10:01 P.M. Al Zabin, Pct. 1, noted that he didn't see a problem that needed to be solved. 10:02 p.m. David Kanter, Pct. 7, raised a Point of Order, asking what the position of the Select Board was regarding deferring opinions until after debate. Mr. Lucente he wasn'tt sure it was in the scope of what they were discussing. The Moderator agreed. 10:03 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 10:10 P.M. Robert Avallone, Pct. 8, offered an Amendment on the Article. Mr. Avallone moves that if the calling of the question fails to pass by the necessary two-thirds majority, debate will continue. After 30 minutes of additional debate, calling the question shall then require a simple majority. 10:13 p.m. The Moderator noted that 30 minutes would be allotted for the Amendment. Mr. Avallone presented information on the Amendment. 10:14 p.m. Mr. McGaw noted that the TMMA had brought the Article forward due to survey requests, but they had not taken a formal decision on the Amendment. 10:15 p.m. Benjamin Lees, Pct. 7, asked whether the intent was to be in effect after any failed attempt to call the question. Mr. Avallone noted that after the additional 30 minutes were allotted, a simple majority would be sufficient to call the question. Mr. Lees asked if people could circumvent debate by calling the question early. Mr. Makarious noted that the Moderator always had the discretion to decide whether it would be premature for anyone to call the question and this discretion would remain intact, that it was just change the quantum of vote when it was called the second time. 10:17 p.m. The Moderator asked the Select Board for their position on the Amendment. Mr. Lucerne noted that the Select Board had 3 in favor and 2 opposed to the Amendment. 10:18 P.M. Nyles Barnert, Pct. 4, asked how the time would work on amendments as they typically allowed only 30 minutes of time. Mr. Avallone noted that it would not apply to amendments, just the language for closing debate. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued 10:23 p.m. As there were no further questions, Mr. Avallone offered final comments on the Amendment. 10:25 p.m. Al Zabin, Pct. 1, offered additional comments noting that allowing access to debate was important and that cutting people off was not good for the democratic process. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Annrove Article 25 — Amendment Adopted by a vote of Yes No Abstain 83 72 4 MOTION CARRIES 10:27 p.m. Sarah Higginbotham, raised a Point of Order, and noted that there were names in the queue of people that had already spoken. The Moderator noted that only those who hadn't spoken would be recognized, until all others had had a chance. 10:28 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the amended Motion. 10:31 p.m. Alessandro Alessandrini, Pct. 4, called the question. 10:33 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on terminating debate. Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 103 42 16 MOTION CARRIES 10:35 p.m. Mr. McGaw offered final comments on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Annrove Article 25 — Amendment to Town Meeting Management Provisions in Town Bylaws (Citizen Petition) as Amended Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 99 62 4 MOTION CARRIES 10:38 p.m. The Moderator asked for a Motion to Adjourn Mr. Lucente, Select Board Chair, Motioned to Adjourn the Annual Town Meeting to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, such meeting to be held at the Margery Milne Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, and by means of remote participation. The Moderator declared that Motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the Meeting adjourned. March 26, 2025 Adiourned Session of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Moderator Deborah Brown called the second session of 2025 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7;32 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Margery Milne Battin Hall in the Cary Memorial Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation. At 7:34 p.m. the Moderator called a brief recess to address a feedback error on the microphones. The Meeting resumed at 7:36 p.m. A quorum in excess of 100 members was present (168). The Moderator reminded Members participating remotely to mute themselves while on the Portal. She then explained seating and parliamentary procedure for the evening. The Moderator gave notice of quorum at 7:58 p.m. and stated that she would leave the Portal open while more Members came into the Hall. The Moderator stated that there would be memorials for four Town Meeting Members who had passed away since the last Meeting, and they would be honoring two Town Meeting Members that evening, Susan Solomon and Pat Costello. Susan Solomon Susan Solomon passed away on December 6, 2024 at the age of 92. At the time of her death, she was living in a memory facility in Lincoln. Susan grew up in Brookline and attended Baker School and Brookline High School. She attended Simmons University, graduating with a degree in chemistry. She met her future husband, Stanley Solomon, in March of 1949 at a dance at the temple at Newton. She was just shy of 17 years old and he was a freshman at MIT. They married four years later in 1953. Stanley and Susan spent time in Pittsburgh and Houston before returning to Massachusetts and settling in Waltham. After they had saved up enough money to buy a house, they moved to Lexington and they spent the next 50 years in the home that they purchased here. Susan's many volunteer activities included providing support to Estabrook Elementary School, where their sons Daniel and Lawrence were enrolled. After learning that Boston schools had a shortage of this type of volunteer support, she spent a number of years providing the same service in Boston and organized a group of Lexington moms to join her. Susan was a longtime town meeting member and member of the Conservation Commission. She was appointed by the select board in 1976 to the Sanitary Landfill Advisory Committee, and she served on its advisory subcommittee on recycling. She also served as a Lexington poll worker for many years. Of her time in town meeting, her husband quipped that. "she spoke quite forcefully when she believed verbal coercion was helpful". Professionally, Susan provided marketing services to promote machine vision, which was a new technology at the time used to provide imaging -based automatic inspection and analysis. She was also known as quite an accomplished cook. In the early years of their marriage, she took courses at the Cambridge Adult Education center to the learn to cook. And it turned out she had a real knack for it. I mentioned both of these things. The machine vision, marketing, and our cooking ability because it not only illustrates her eclectic skills and interests, but also lends some context to something Stanley shared in his obituary tribute to Susan. He said, and I quote, "I believe Susan would identify her most important achievements as number one, getting Julia Childs to modify her Beef Wellington recipe in the second edition of her cookbook. And number two, getting New Zealand's World Cup racing entry managers to evaluate a machine vision device for reading and adjusting their boat's mainsail. To Stanley and the family, we extend our deepest sympathies. Susan will be missed. Please join me for a moment of silence in memory of Susan Solomon. Patricia Costello Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Pat passed away on January 6th, 2025 at the age of 88. At the time of her death, she was living in Peabody at Brooksby Village. Pat grew up in Chicago and graduated from St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana in 1958 with a BA in English. Shortly after graduation, she began her career with Honeywell, leading to her relocation to Massachusetts and ultimately Lexington. What a fortunate relocation that was for us. To our great benefit, Pat dedicated her retirement years to more than two decades, to community service, for which she was honored with the prestigious Minuteman Cane Award in 2019. She was a dedicated volunteer with the Lexington Visitor Center and the Lexington Historical Society. She was a familiar sight on the Lexington Green and on the Liberty Ride in full colonial attire, leading tour groups from across the US and the world sharing her vast knowledge of, and passion for, American history and Lexington's pivotal role in that history. She shared that knowledge with LexSeeHer, the local nonprofit whose research advocacy and fundraising resulted in our beautiful women's monument on the lawn in front of the visitor center. Pat served for many years as an active and dedicated town meeting member right up until her death. Some of her most valuable and far-reaching work was under the auspices of the Selectman's Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee, where she served as co-chair, initiating improvements to tax deferral legislation and championing bills at the state house. She was extremely active with the League of Women Voters, both at the local and state level. She was also known for being a straight talker with a wry sense of humor. I am indebted to a group of her closest friends and fans who provided me with some personal remembrances that capture Pat's sense of humor, her appreciation of irony, and her feisty spirit. I'll give you a sample. Pat liked to say she moved to Massachusetts from Chicago for her job in Boston and Honeywell, choosing Lexington because of its proximity to the city and the commuter train. A few months after her arrival, the blizzard of 78 would lead to the rail service being closed. Permanently. Then there's a story about the time Pat and former selectman Kathy Abbott traveled to San Diego for the League of Women Voters Convention. Attendees dubbed the duo Abbott and Costello and called them that throughout the convention. As a longtime tour guide for the Liberty Ride, Pat would joke that she knew all about April 19th ..but, don't ask her about the next day. When Pat moved from Lexington to Brooksby Village in Peabody, a group of friends took her to Concord's Colonial Inn for lunch as a send-off. And they decided to meet up every six months thereafter. Sadly, Pat passed away shortly before the most recent scheduled luncheon, but not without having the last word. Knowing the day was approaching, Pat reached out from the hospital to tell the group organizer, "Keep the date, but I won't be able to make this one". We extend our deepest sympathies to Pat's brother, John, and his wife, Joyce, her two nephews and her niece, and their spouses as well as Pat's many friends. A moment of silence was observed for Pat. 7:49 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 2. e. Reports of the Appropriation Committee MOTION: Mr. Parker moves that the reports of the Appropriation Committee be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued 7:49 p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Articles 24, 26, 27 and 28. Mr. Lucente moved to take up Articles 24, 26, 27, and 28. Motion carries by unanimous voice vote. 7:50 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 24. Article 24 — Authorize the Town of Lexington to Prohibit or Restrict the Application of Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (Citizen Petition) MOTION: Ms. Bothwell Allen moves that the Select Board be authorized to petition the Massachusetts General Court to enact legislation in substantially the form below, and further that the Select Board be authorized to approve amendments to said act by the General Court before its enactment that are within the general objectives of this motion: Section 1. Purpose The purpose of this Act is to allow the Town of Lexington to prohibit or restrict the use of Second - Generation anticoagulant rodenticides under a future bylaw approved by Town Meeting. Section 2. Notwithstanding Chapter 132B of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the Town of Lexington may, by bylaw, prohibit or restrict the application of second - generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the Town of Lexington, including the application of such pesticides by licensed commercial applicators as defined in 333 C.M.R. 10.00. Section 3. This Act shall take effect upon passage. 7:51 p.m. Marci Cemenska presented information on the Article. 7:57 p.m. Ms. Hai noted that the Select Board was unanimously in support of the Article. 7:59 p.m. Arjun Wassan, 507 Bedford St., spoke in support of the Article. 8:00 P.M. Bob Avallone, Pct. 8, asked what the penalties were and how enforcement would be handled. Ms. Cemenska noted that the Article didn't have details for that, and they would be discussed in the future. 8:02 p.m. Kenneth Shine, Pct. 2, mentioned informal survey of the commercial uses, do you have a survey of home users. Ms. Cemeska noted that they had not ventured to residential land, but saw many bait boxes in apartment complexes or multi -family properties. 8:04 p.m. Sanjay Padaki raised a Point of Order stating that Members online were having an issue hearing. The Moderator polled some Members to check the sound and asked the audio be checked. 8:06 p.m. Kenneth Shine, Pct. 2, asked for an explanation of the outreach. Ms. Cemeska noted that they had spoken to many residents at the Farmer's Market and other locations and said that most were supportive. 8:07 p.m. Sudhir Ranjan, Pct. 8, asked if they had contacted OSHA about the exposure of this chemical. Ms. Cemeska stated that she hadn't, but followed the FPA on it. She also noted that currently SGARs were not for sale on retail shelves. 8:10 P.M. Mark Daggett, apologized for an interruption, but noted that Lex Media seemed to have better quality than over Zoom. 8:11 P.M. John Rossi, Pct. 1, raised a Point of Order that the microphone had become hard to hear. 8:11 P.M. Mark Anderson raised a Point of Order that the audio was still muffled. The Moderator called a brief recess in order to address the issue. She asked Members online to try logging in and out of Zoom. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued 8:19 P.M. The Meeting was called back to order. Members noted that the sound seemed better and IT explained how to turn on closed captioning. The Moderator noted that those Members who used LexMedia would be allowed a few extra seconds for voting due to the delay in the service. 8:22 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 8:23 p.m. John Rossi raised a Point of Order to state that the audio was much better. 8:31 p.m. Steven Kaufman, Pct. 5, moved the question. The Moderator noted that the vote would require a simple majority. Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 144 15 10 MOTION CARRIES 8:34 p.m. Ms. Cemeska offered final comments on the Article. 8:36 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. Motion to ADDrove Article 24 — Authorize the Town of Lexington to Prohibit or Restrict the AnDlication of Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (Citizen Petition) Adopted by a vote of Yes No Abstain 166 3 2 MOTION CARRIES 8:38 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 26. ARTICLE 26 LOCAL VOTING RIGHTS FOR LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS (Citizen Petition) MOTION: Ms. Arens moves that the Select Board be authorized to petition the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to enact legislation in substantially the form below to grant the Town of Lexington the authority to endow legal voting rights in municipal elections for Town of Lexington legal residents regardless of United States citizenship and further that the Select Board be authorized to approve amendments to said act by the General Court before its enactment that are within the scope of the general objectives of this motion: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section one of chapter fifty-one of the General Laws, or any other general or special law, rule of regulation to the contrary, any lawful permanent resident - otherwise known as a green card holder - of the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts, that is otherwise eligible under all provisions for voters in section one of said chapter fifty one, other than citizenship under the laws of the United States of America, shall be considered a qualified local voter (henceforth, "local voter") of the town for the purposes of voting in all town municipal elections, and shall be eligible to stand for and participate as a member in Town Meetings, and sign all nominating, warrant, and other petitions authorized by Town bylaws, including school committee referendum or other municipal elections. SECTION 2. Said office of the Town Clerk shall establish a separate registration list for local voters who shall fill out an alternative registration form. Upon becoming a U.S. citizen, each local voter shall be taken off said list and notified that they must register as a regular voter in accordance with Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued state law, regulations, and guidelines, in order to be eligible to vote. Said office shall create and print, at the Town of Lexington's expense, the special registration form needed for the purpose of registering local voters. SECTION 3. Said Select Board is hereby authorized to promulgate regulations, guidelines, and forms to implement the purpose of this act. SECTION 4. If a local ballot question appears on a state election ballot, the office of the Town Clerk shall print a separate ballot for the local ballot question at the expense of the Town of Lexington to ensure that local voters are able to vote on the local question and not partake in statewide elections. SECTION 5. The Town of Lexington is hereby authorized to enact bylaws or regulations to implement the purpose of this act subject to all the provisions of Chapter 215, Acts of 1929 and Chapter 753, Acts of 1968, as amended. SECTION 6. Nothing in this act shall be construed to confer upon local voters the right to vote for any state or federal office or any state or federal ballot questions. 8:39 pm Nathalie Huitema presented information on the Article. 8:44 p.m. Ms. Hai noted that the Select Board had 3 Members in favor and 2 who were awaiting debate (herself and Ms. Kumar). Eric Michaelson, Appropriation Committee member, noted that both Articles 26 and 27 sought to enlarge Lexington's voter franchise for local elections beyond what was allowed under state and federal law. As such their committee's Report to Town Meeting offered a discussion on both articles, but noted that they did not make a formal recommendation on either Article, and noted that funding would be required to implement either change. 8:49 p.m. Kathleen Lenihan, Pct. 4, stated that it was her understanding that the penalty for green holder voting in a federal election, even if it was an honest mistake, would be that they were barred permanently from becoming a citizen. Mr. Makarious noted that he was uncertain if that was true, and he would be hesitant to give what was essentially immigration or voting advice, but that wouldn't impact the Article as it was for local elections. 8:51 p.m. Ting Fang, Pct. 5, spoke in support of the Article. 8:52 p.m. Sudhir Ranjan, Pct. 8, stated that while this was a good article, he wanted to bring to everyone's notice that from green card to citizen it was usually a five-year path, but some residents chose to stay as green card holders, so he wanted to know if these residents not choosing a citizenship path would be allowed to vote. Ms. Huitema stated that the motion allowed green -card holders to vote for as long as they held a green card and not have a boundary on how long they had it. Mr. Ranjan stated that there should be a 5 -year limit. 8:55 p.m. Gang Chen, Pct. 8, spoke in favor of the Article and said that it was a matter of fairness. 8:57 p.m. Members continued to debate and discuss the Article. 9:10 P.M. Charles Lamb, Pct. 4, raised a Point of Order and asked for clarification on whether short statements could be made at the question microphone. The Moderator noted that while the question microphone was for questions, if time was left, it could be used to make a statement on how a person would vote, as long as it was within the time limit. 9:35 p.m. Steve Heinrich, Pct. 3, called the question. Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 111 46 11 MOTION CARRIES Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued 9:38 p.m. Ms. Huitema offered final comments on the Article and thanked those who had helped her bring the Article forward. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. 9:41 p.m. Mr. Shelat, Pct. 7, raised a Point of Order asking that they hear the final opinions of the Select Board. The Moderator noted that as debate was closed, this would not be permitted. Mr. Lucerne asked the Moderator to note that Mr. Sandeen had joined the Meeting as of 9:10 P.M. 9:43 p.m. Mr. Lamb served Notice of Reconsideration on Article 26. The Moderator stated that this was timely and duly noted. Motion to Approve Article 26 — Local Voting Rights for Lawful Permanent Residents (Citizen Petition Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 84 79 7 MOTION CARRIES 9:42 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 27. ARTICLE 27 ALLOW 16 YEAR OLDS VOTING RIGHTS IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (Citizen Petition) MOTION: Mr. Botla moves that the Select Board be authorized to petition the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to enact legislation in substantially the form below to grant the Town of Lexington the authority to endow legal voting rights in municipal elections for Town of Lexington residents aged 16 and 17 years old, and further that the Select Board be authorized to approve amendments to said act by the General Court before its enactment that are within the scope of the general objectives of this motion. "An Act granting the Town of Lexington the authority to endow legal voting rights in municipal elections for Town of Lexington residents aged 16 and 17 years old." Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1 of Chapter 51 of the General Laws or any other general or special law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, any individual aged 16 or 17 years old residing in the Town of Lexington, who is ineligible to vote under state law due to age, but who is otherwise eligible to vote under state law, may upon application have their names entered on a list of voters established by the office of the town clerk for the Town of Lexington. Such individuals on the list of voters may vote in any election for local offices and local ballot questions in accordance with this Act. For the purposes of this Act, "local voters" are anyone who is eligible to vote pursuant to this Act in a local election or upon a local ballot question in the Town of Lexington. SECTION 2. Said office of the town clerk shall establish a separate registration list for local voters who shall fill out an alternative registration form. Upon turning eighteen, each local voter shall be taken off said list and notified that he or she must register as a regular voter in accordance with state law, regulations, and guidelines, in order to be eligible to vote. Said office shall create and print, at the Town of Lexington's expense, the special registration form needed for the purpose of registering local voters. SECTION 3. Said board is hereby authorized to promulgate regulations, guidelines and forms to implement the purpose of this act. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued SECTION 4. If a local ballot question appears on a state election ballot, the office of the Town Clerk shall print a separate ballot for the local ballot question at the expense of the Town of Lexington. SECTION 5. The Town of Lexington is hereby authorized to pass ordinances to implement the purpose of this act subject to all the provisions of Chapter 215, Acts of 1929 and Chapter 753, Acts of 1968, as amended. SECTION 6. Nothing in this act shall be construed to confer upon local voters the right to vote for any state or federal office or any state or federal ballot questions. Mr. Botla, proponent, presented information on the Article. Mr. Lucente noted that the Select Board was unanimously in support of the Article. Mr. Michelson, Appropriation Committee Member, stated that his remarks were the same as on the earlier Article. 9:48 p.m. Nidhi Inamdar, 39 Grapevine Ave. spoke in support of the Article and stated the importance of being able to engage civically in the community. 9:50 p.m. Nishanth Veeragandham, 117 Lincoln St., spoke in support of the Article. 9:52 p.m. Alessandro Alessandrini, Pct. 4, spoke in favor of the Article. 9:54 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 10:15 p.m. Sanjay Padaki, Pct. 8, called the question. Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 114 34 14 MOTION CARRIES 10:17 p.m. Mr. Botla offered final comments on the Article. Motion to Approve Article 27 — Allow 16 Year Olds Votinu Rights in Municipal Elections (Citizen Petition) Fails by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 76 91 2 MOTION FAILS 10:20 p.m. The Moderator noted that as Eid al-Fitr was taking place on March 31st, they would adjourn until April 2nd and then asked for a Motion to Adjourn. Mr. Lucente, Select Board Chair, Motioned to Adjourn the Annual Town Meeting to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, such meeting to be held at the Margery Milne Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation. The Moderator declared that Motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the Meeting adjourned. April 2, 2025 Adiourned Session of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Moderator Deborah Brown called the third session of 2025 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Margery Milne Baffin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation, a quorum in excess of 100 members was present (162). The Moderator explained how participants would login for the meeting and noted reminders regarding how members of the public could participate in the Meeting. She then opened the attendance portal and ask that Members register their presence. She also checked in with a few remote Members to check on the sound levels and was told that audio was working well. 7:34 p.m. The Moderator called a brief recess in order for the Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA) to present recognition awards. 7:35 p.m. Sarah Higgin-Botham, Chair of the TMMA, noted that she had the privilege of leading this moment of recognition for long-standing members, those people who had served a very long time in town meeting. She noted the tradition of recognizing Members who had served for 30 years, and those who had served for 50 years. She stated that this year they did not have anyone who has reached the 30 -year mark. However, they did have someone who, although no longer serving in town meeting, served for 40 years, to receive recognition and their thanks. She recognized Janet Perry for her 40 years of service and thanked her. She also said that Robert. Rothberg had met his 50 -year milestone, and that he would be honored with a service award. She thanked Bridger McGaw as immediate past -Chair, and noted that he had led with great skill and humor along with a passion for focusing in on structures and systems. 7:38 p.m. The Moderator reconvened the Meeting. 7:39 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 2. g. Report of the Select Board. That the report of the Select Board be received and placed on file. MOTION: Mr. Lucente moves that report of the Select Board be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously. f. Reports of the Capital Expenditures Committee That the reports of the Capital Expenditures Committee be received and placed on file MOTION: Mr. Lamb moves that the reports of the Capital Expenditures Committee be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously. k. Report of the Recreation Committee That the report of the Recreation Committee received and placed on file. MOTION: Ms. Fenollosa moves that the report of the Recreation Committee received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously. h. Report of the Community Preservation Committee That the report of the Community Preservation Committee be received and placed on file. MOTION: Ms. Fenollosa moves that the report of the Community Preservation Committee be received and placed on file. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued 7:40 p.m. Ms. Fenollosa presented information on the each of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Articles. Mr. Cohen raised a Point of Order and noted that the video was garbled on audio. 7:43 p.m. Ms. Fenollosa continued when the audio was repaired. Procedural motion 7:54 p.m. The Moderator requested a motion to take up the Consent Agenda and then Article 10. Mr. Lucente moved to take up the Consent Agenda and then Article 10. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously. 7:55 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting on the Consent Agenda. She noted that these were motions that had the unanimous support of the Select Board, Appropriation Committee, and Capital Expenditures Committee (where relevant) and any other relevant Boards and the Community Preservation Committee (as appropriate). She noted that "as appropriate" meant under their purview. The Moderator noted that these boards and committees had also unanimously approved inclusion of these items on a consent agenda that would be passed with a single vote, without presentations or debate at Town Meeting. She further stated that she would allow questions, and that if 25 or more members wished to remove an item from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration, she would do so. She noted that the required vote quantum was 2/3 as some items required borrowing to appropriation from stabilization funds, or authorizing eminent domain. She said that she would read the list of items and one vote would be taken at the end. The Moderator also noted that if anyone wished to pose a question, they should choose the "point of order" line. Consent Agenda ARTICLE 8 APPROPRIATE FUNDING TO CONSTRUCT A PLAYGROUND IN FLETCHER PARK (Citizen Petition) MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 10 APPROPRIATE FOR THE FY2026 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS MOTION: That the Town hear and act on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the FY2026 Community Preservation budget and, pursuant to the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee, take the following actions: That the Town reserve for appropriation the following amounts from estimated FY2026 receipts as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee: 1. $829,000 for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space; 2. $829,000 for the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources; 3. $829,000 for the acquisition, creation, preservation and support of community housing; and 4. $5,803,000 to the Unbudgeted Reserve. And further, that the Town make appropriations from the Community Preservation Fund and other sources as follows: Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued c) That $21,000 be appropriated for Document Conservation, and to meet this appropriation $21,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; j) That $150,000 be appropriated for Administrative Expenses and all other necessary and proper expenses of the Community Preservation Committee for FY2026, and to meet this appropriation $150,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund. 8:00 P.M. Alan Seferian, Pct. 8, raised a Point of Order and asked if this would be the time to separate item "h". The Moderator noted that this item would not be on the Consent Agenda and would be taken up on a different evening. ARTICLE 11 APPROPRIATE FOR RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECTS MOTION: That $70,000 be appropriated for Pine Meadows Golf Course equipment, and all incidental costs related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation $70,000 be appropriated from Recreation Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings. ARTICLE 12 APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for the following municipal capital improvements and that each amount be appropriated as follows: a) Transportation Mitigation - $80,000 for the Transportation Safety Group for certain traffic, pedestrian and bike safety improvements, including the design and construction of smaller scale safety related projects and education programs related to alternative transportation and bike safety, and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $18,043 be appropriated from the Transportation Network Company Special Revenue Fund and $61,957 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; c) Equipment Replacement - $2,168,000 for the cost of equipment for the Department of Public Works and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, $1,816,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance, $224,500 be appropriated from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings, and $127,500 be appropriated from Wastewater Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings; d) Sidewalk Improvements - $870,000 for rebuilding and repaving existing sidewalks, and all incidental costs related thereto, and to authorize the Select Board to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and that to meet this appropriation $870,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; e) Hydrant Replacement - $150,000 for the replacement of fire hydrants and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $75,000 be appropriated from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings, and $75,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; I) Street Improvements - $2,726,806 for road reconstruction, extraordinary repairs and resurfacing, and all incidental costs related thereto, and to authorize the Select Board to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and that to meet this appropriation $2,726,806 be raised in the tax levy, and authorize the Town to accept and expend any additional funds provided or to be provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation; 8:02 p.m. Mr. McGaw, Pct. 6, asked how many hydrants had been replaced out of the total. Mr. Pinsonneault said that he would need to check the number as he didn't have it with him. Mr. McGaw asked if used dump trucks or plows were ever purchased. Mr. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Pinsonneault noted that they did not as public works equipment, when it was being traded in, was usually at its end of life usefulness. 8:05 p.m. Steven Heinrich, Pct. 3, asked why there were certain amounts listed coming from certain water and wastewater enterprise funds. Mr. Pinssoneault noted that the vehicles listed there were for the specific tasks in water and sewer divisions. 8:06 p.m. Robert Rotberg, Pct. 3, noted that the Hardy Brook was causing flooding and questions what plans for there were for cleaning it out. Mr. Pinssoneault stated that it was on their list for assessment in the Spring. g) Stormwater Management Program - $2,642,500 for general stormwater management, including watershed storm management projects, constructing and reconstructing storm drains or other projects to achieve NPDES compliance, and the repair and replacement of culverts; and to authorize the Select Board to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and all incidental costs related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation $2,642,500 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; 1) Municipal Technology Improvement Program - $150,000 for the purchase and installation of server equipment, critical hardware and components, and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $150,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; and m) Network Redundancy and Improvement Plan - $760,000 to build a stand-alone fiber network for town computing and communications, and all the incidental costs thereto, and to authorize the Select Board to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and that to meet this appropriation $760,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance. F1R1IIola a FUR11»:7:1]9NINYa0]:aI.'/rYX:W%I&IY01011lu1U:i9]901011&1IlR MOTION: That the Select Board be authorized to make water distribution system improvements, including the installation of new water mains and replacement or cleaning and lining of existing water mains and stand pipes, conducting engineering studies and the purchase and installation of equipment in connection therewith, and pay all incidental costs related thereto, in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Select Board may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase, or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate $2,334,940 for such distribution systems improvements; and that to meet this appropriation, $1,200,000 be raised through water user fees, and $1,134,940 be appropriated from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings. 8:11p.m. Umesh Shelat, Pct. 7, asked whether James St. would be resealed with regard to 12f. Mr. Pinsonneault noted that the engineering department was currently reviewing and assessing it, but he didn't have an answer on that particular street yet. ARTICLE 14 APPROPRIATE FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS MOTION: That the following be authorized, and that the following amounts be appropriated for the following capital improvements and that each amount be raised as indicated: (a) the Select Board be authorized to install sanitary sewer mains and sewerage systems and replacements thereof, and pay all incidental costs related thereto, in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Select Board may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase, or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; to appropriate for Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued such installation and land acquisition the sum of $1,082,431; and that to meet this appropriation, $600,000 shall be raised through wastewater user fees, and $482,431 be appropriated from Wastewater Enterprise Retained Earnings. (b) that $200,000 be appropriated for pump station building improvements, including replacement of windows and doors at the main wastewater pump station, and all incidental costs related thereto, and to raise such amount $200,000 be appropriated from Wastewater Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings. ARTICLE 15 APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT MOTION: That $1,500,910 be appropriated for maintaining and upgrading the Lexington Public Schools technology systems, including the acquisition of new equipment and software in connection therewith, and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $1,500,910 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance. ARTICLE 16 APPROPRIATE FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES CAPITAL PROJECTS MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for the following capital improvements to public facilities and that each amount be raised as follows: a) Public Facilities Bid Documents - $125,000 for professional services to produce design development, construction documents, and bid administration services for capital projects and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $125,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; b) Public Facilities Interior Finishes - $468,000 for interior finishes in municipal and school buildings, and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $468,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; c) School Paving and Sidewalks - $200,000 for school paving and sidewalk improvement programs, including traffic safety improvements, and all incidental costs related thereto, and to authorize the Select Board to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and that to meet this appropriation $200,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; (d) Municipal Building Envelopes and Associated Systems - $1,100,000 for extraordinary repairs and modifications to the exterior envelope of municipal buildings, and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $863,579 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund ARTICLE 17 APPROPRIATE TO POST EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LIABILITY FUND MOTION: That $2,083,375 be appropriated to the town of Lexington Post Employment Insurance Liability Fund established pursuant to Chapter 317 of the Acts of 2002, and that to meet this appropriation, $3,045 be appropriated from Water Fund receipts, $609 be appropriated from Wastewater Fund receipts, and $2,079,721 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance. ARTICLE 18 RESCIND PRIOR BORROWING AUTHORIZATIONS MOTION: That the unused borrowing authorities as set forth below be and are hereby rescinded: Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Article Town Meeting Project Description Amount to be Rescinded 100 2014 ATM Replace Townwide Telephone Systems — Phase III $60,000 16B 2017 ATM Lexington High School Air Conditioning $4,190 ARTICLE 20 APPROPRIATE FOR PRIOR YEARS' UNPAID BILLS MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 21 APPROPRIATE FOR AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. 8:15 p.m. Sandra Hackman, Pct. 7, asked about 12f street improvements and noted that it mentioned appropriation from the State was Chapter 90, and wondered if that was in addition to what the Town is spending or whether it would reduce it. Mr. Pinsonneault noted that this would be in addition to the amount requested. 8:16 p.m. Jay Luker, Pct. 1, asked whether the amount in 12a, special revenue fund, was the total amount that was awarded by the State. Ms. Kosnoff, Assistant Town Manager for Finance, noted that the transportation network company funds were actually the surcharge the Town received from ride share vehicles that originate in Lexington. ARTICLE 22 SELECT BOARD TO ACCEPT EASEMENTS MOTION: That, until July 1, 2026, the Select Board be authorized to acquire on behalf of the Town easements for the following purposes: roads, sidewalks, vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian access or passage, water, drainage and other utilities, where such easements are acquired at no cost to the Town and are required pursuant to a land use permit, site plan review, or memorandum of understanding. ARTICLE 29 AMEND ZONING BYLAW - BICYCLE PARKING MOTION: That this article be referred back to the Planning Board. 8:18 P.M. Mr. Lamb stated that, regarding Article 15, he had received an email asking why police cars were in Article 4, and why items such as recurring capital were not, and that this had been done for transparency and that they tried to fund recurring capital items with cash. 8:19 P.M. Dawn McKenna, Pct., 6, requested information on Article 22 regarding Select Board easements and asked whether that was for only this year or permanently. Mr. Makarious noted that this was only for the fiscal year. Ms. McKenna followed up by asking if all of the easements were voluntary or through taking easements. Mr. Makarious noted that this did not authorize takings by imminent domain so they would have to be negotiated, voluntary easements, including those that could be conditions of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals decisions. 8:20 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Consent Agenda and reminded the Members that this required a 2/3 vote. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 173 2 4 Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued MOTION CARRIES BY MORE THAN THE REQUIRED 2/3RDS 8:23 p.m. The Moderator opened Article 10 CPC Articles that had not been on the Consent Agenda. ARTICLE 10 APPROPRIATE FOR THE FY2026 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS MOTION: Ms. Fenollosa moves that the Town hear and act on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the FY2026 Community Preservation budget and, pursuant to the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee, take the following actions: That the Town reserve for appropriation the following amounts from estimated FY2026 receipts as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee: 1. $829,000 for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space; 2. $829,000 for the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources; 3. $829,000 for the acquisition, creation, preservation and support of community housing; and 4. $5,803,000 to the Unbudgeted Reserve. And further, that the Town make appropriations from the Community Preservation Fund and other sources as follows: a) That $300,000 be appropriated for Cotton Farm/Community Center Connector, and to meet this appropriation $300,000 be appropriated from the Open Space Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; b) That $75,000 be appropriated for Simond's Brook Conservation Area Trail design and engineering, and to meet this appropriation $75,000 be appropriated from the Open Space Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; d) That $57,800 be appropriated for Hancock -Clarke House Roof Replacement, and to meet this appropriation $57,800 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; e) That $3,000,000 be appropriated to fund the Affordable Housing Trust, and to meet this appropriation $335,000 be appropriated from the Community Housing Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund, $2,105,096 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund, and $559,904 be appropriated from the Undesignated Fund Balance of the Community Preservation Fund; I) That $494,140 be appropriated for LexHAB Affordable Housing Support, Restoration, Preservation, and Decarbonization, and to meet this appropriation $494,140 be appropriated from the Community Housing Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; g) That $1,490,000 be appropriated for Park and Playground Improvements - Center Playground, and to meet this appropriation $1,490,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserves of the Community Preservation Fund; i) That $1,950,000 be appropriated for Lincoln Park Field Improvements, and to meet this appropriation $860,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued of the Community Preservation Fund, $340,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance, and $750,000 be raised in the tax levy; and 8:25 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 10a. a) That $300,000 be appropriated for Cotton Farm/Community Center Connector, and to meet this appropriation $300,000 be appropriated from the Open Space Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; 8:25 p.m. Phil Hamilton, Recreation Committee Member, presented information on the Article. 8:27 p.m. Ms. Fenollosa noted that the Community Preservation Committee recommended the Article unanimously with a vote of 9-0. Mr. Sandeen stated the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Ms. Verma said that the Appropriation Committee had voted unanimously in favor of the Article. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously voted in favor of Articles 10a, b, d, f, g and I and noted they would have an oral report for 10e. 8:28 p.m. Kate Colburn, Pct. 4, asked whether the CPC or Select Board were planning to use CPA funds to offset the costs of replacing the fields after the high school project. Ms. Kosnoff, Assistant Town Manager for Finance, said that they were still in the process of putting a funding plan together for the high school and while they could consider that, the amount of money that it would cost to reconstruct the fields once the high school was done would be significant and the amount of CPC funds available would only be a small portion of that. Ms. Kosnoff also noted that artificial turf was not eligible for CPA expenditures. 8:32 p.m. Steven Kaufman, Pct. 5, asked for clarification on the amount of the costs associated with the Article. Ms. Mullins noted that it was a "maximum cost" estimate and included all parts of the design and would include surveying in wetlands, possible legal funds, as well as permitting and bid information, technical design, and possible boardwalk design. 8:35 p.m. Bridger McGaw, Pct. 6, asked if funds were already earmarked to build the design and whether they were trying to manage the costs down as opposed to managing them up by building the most simple design at the cheapest cost. Ms. Mullins stated that while that was the goal, as the path needed to be accessible there were a lot of variables regarding the grade of the path. Mr. McGaw asked if the Select Board had a budget number in mind for the project. Mr. Lucerne noted that they had not discussed a top amount. Ms. Fenollosa said they did not have an amount as ConsCom would need to provide it to them at a future date. 8:40 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 9:09 P.M. Robert Cohen, Pct. 4, called the question. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 134 28 16 MOTION CARRIES 9:11 p.m. As there were not final comments on the Article, the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 10a: Cotton Farm/Community Center Connector Adopted by a vote of: Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Yes No Abstain 117 57 6 MOTION CARRIES 9:12 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article l Ob. b) That $75,000 be appropriated for Simond's Brook Conservation Area Trail design and engineering, and to meet this appropriation $75,000 be appropriated from the Open Space Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; 9:13 p.m. Phil Hamilton, Recreation Committee Member, presented information on the Article. 9:14 p.m. Bob Avallone raised a point of order regarding the review vote button. The Moderator noted that they needed to scroll to the right. Ms. Fenollosa noted that the Community Preservation Committee recommended the Article unanimously with a vote of 9-0. Mr. Sandeen stated the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Ms. Verma said that the Appropriation Committee had voted unanimously in favor of the Article. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously voted in favor of Articles I Oa, b, d, f, g and I and noted they would have an oral report on I Oe. Ms. Buckley, Chair of the Commission on Disability, said that the Commission on Disability was grateful to the Conservation Commission for addressing all ADA issues in Lexington's open spaces and that they were unanimously in support of the Article. 9;18 P.M. Jonathan Himmel, Pct. 6, asked if the amount was to fund from design to bid documents. Ms. Mullins confirmed that. Mr. Himmel asked when multiple options would be presented with prices. Ms. Mullins noted that they were usually given at 25% of design. Mr. Himmel stated that it seemed odd to ask for full design costs, first and he would like to see the full estimated cost beforehand. 9:22 p.m. Lin Jensen, Pct. 8 raised a point of order asking which of those sections under Article 10 required a 2/3 vote. The Moderator noted that there were none on this Article. 9:23 p.m. Members continued to debate and discuss the Article. 9:37 p.m. As there were no final comments on the Article, the Moderator opened the voting portal. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 10b: Simond's Brook Conservation Area Trail Design and Engineering Adopted by a vote of Yes No Abstain 175 3 1 MOTION CARRIES 9:39 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article l Od d) That $57,800 be appropriated for Hancock -Clarke House Roof Replacement, and to meet this appropriation $57,800 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued 9:40 p.m. Lester Savage, Member of the Lexington Historical Society, presented information on the Article. 9:44 p.m. Ms. Fenollosa noted that the Community Preservation Committee recommended the Article unanimously with a vote of 9-0. Mr. Sandeen stated the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Ms. Verma said that the Appropriation Committee had voted unanimously in favor of the Article. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously voted in favor of the Article. 9:45 p.m. Steven Heinrich, Pct. 3, asked whether the roof on the Hancock -Clarke house was cedar or pine. Mr. Savage stated that according to the architects, it was pine. Mr. Heinrich said that he strongly recommended they use cedar. Mr. Savage agreed and said they had bid the project out with western red cedar. 9:46 p.m. As there were no further questions the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 10d: Hancock -Clarke House Roof Replacement Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 170 2 1 MOTION CARRIES 9:47 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article I Oe e) That $3,000,000 be appropriated to fund the Affordable Housing Trust, and to meet this appropriation $335,000 be appropriated from the Community Housing Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund, $2,105,096 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund, and $559,904 be appropriated from the Undesignated Fund Balance of the Community Preservation Fund; 9:48 p.m. Elaine Tung, Chair of the Affordable Housing Trust, presented information on the Article. 10:02 p.m. Ms. Fenollosa noted that the Community Preservation Committee recommended the Article unanimously with a vote of 9-0. Mr. Sandeen stated the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Mr. Michaelson said that the Appropriation Committee had voted unanimously in favor of the Article as well as 1Of, g, and i. Mr. Lamb stated that while the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously voted in favor of the Article, the did not consider it a floor on future funding levels and that Lexington was undergoing a time of extraordinary affordable housing creation due to the MBTA Communities Act rezoning, LexHAB's new status as a non-profit, and the Lowell Street 68-44 development. Ms. Buckley, Chair of the Commission on Disability, said that the Commission on Disability were unanimously in support of the Article. 10:06 p.m. Steve Kaufman, Pct. 5, asked for details on the specific amount of housing that the amount would create. Ms. Tung said that all of their efforts were 100% towards affordable housing and they were not funding market rate housing at that time. Mr. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Kaufman asked if there was a specific target number of units that the fund would generate. Ms. Tung noted that the average cost of a house in Lexington the prior year was $1.9 million, so she did not have a specific number of units that would generate as housing costs were high. Mr. Kaufman asked if they should be looking at providing as many rentals as possible with the funds. Ms. Tung noted that this was their goal and they would be buying down the difference between a market rate rent and an affordable rent. 10:10 P.M. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 10:17 p.m. As there were no further questions, the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 10e: Appropriation for Affordable Housing Trust Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 160 3 3 MOTION CARRIES 10:18 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article l Of f) That $494,140 be appropriated for LexHAB Affordable Housing Support, Restoration, Preservation, and Decarbonization, and to meet this appropriation $494,140 be appropriated from the Community Housing Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; 10:19 P.M. Sarah Morrison, LexHAB Executive Director, presented information on the Article. 10:28 p.m. Ms. Fenollosa noted that the Community Preservation Committee recommended the Article unanimously with a vote of 9-0. Mr. Sandeen stated the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. The Moderator reminded the Meeting that both the Appropriation Committee and Capital Expenditures Committee had unanimously voted in favor of the Article. Ms. Buckley, Chair of the Commission on Disability, said that the Commission on Disability supported LexHAB and were unanimously in support of the Article. 10:29 p.m. Steve Heinrich, Pct. 3, asked for information about a unit that had been rehabbed, but did not currently have a tenant and asked what the process was to get a family into it. Ms. Morrison noted that the property was unique and that it had been flooded, which meant a complete rehab, but they had needed to wait for the original tenant to vacate the property to do so. She further stated that they were currently going through the lottery list to match a tenant to the units. Mr. Heinrich asked if LexHAB chose the tenant, or whether the State was involved. Ms. Morrison said that LexHAB chose the tenants based on their eligibility. 10:32 p.m. Lin Jensen, Pct. 8, questioned a unit on Wood Street that had encountered faulty air conditioning the year prior and asked whether a heat pump unit could be provided. Ms. Morrison noted that this was a Lexington Housing Authority property, not LexHAB, but that LexHAB did try and replace any of their units with heat pumps in as many instances as possible. 10:35 p.m. As there were no further questions, the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 10f: Appropriation for LexHAB, Affordable Housinu Support, Restoration, Preservation, and Decarbonization Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 163 0 2 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 10:36 p.m. The Moderator asked for a Motion to Adjourn Mr. Lucente, Select Board Chair, Motioned to Adjourn the Annual Town Meeting to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, such meeting to be held at the Margery Milne Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation. The Moderator declared that Motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the Meeting adjourned. April 7. 2025 Adiourned Session of the 2025 Annual Town Meetin Moderator Deborah Brown called the fourth session of 2025 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Margery Milne Baffin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation, a quorum in excess of 100 members was present (173). The Moderator reminded Members participating remotely to mute themselves while on the Portal. She then explained seating and parliamentary procedure for the evening. The Moderator gave notice of quorum at 7:47 p.m. and stated that she would leave the Portal open while more Members came into the Hall. 7:31 p.m. The Moderator called a recess for the Lexington High School Student Recognition Awards. State Representative Ciccolo presented the awards, which were signed by Speaker of the House Ronald Mariano, herself, and State Representative Ken Gordon. 7:43 p.m. The Moderator reconvened the Meeting and noted general instructions for Members and the public. 7:47 p.m. The Moderator called the Meeting open under Article 2. ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES c. Report of the Town Manager MOTION: Mr. Lucente moves that the report of the Town Manager be received and placed on file. As there were no objections, the motion passes unanimously. Steve. Bartha, Town Manager, presented information on the Report and thanked the Select Board and the Members for their support. He then presented a slide show highlighting the Senior Management Team. 8:00 P.M. A brief recess was called to recognized the Senior Management Team. 8:01 P.M. The Moderator reconvened the Meeting. 8:02 p.m. The Moderator called the Meeting open under Article 2. ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES i. Reports of the Superintendent of Minuteman Regional Technical High School MOTION: Ms. Crocker moves that the reports of the Superintendent of Schools be received and placed on file. As there were no objections, the motion passed unanimously. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Heidi Driscoll, Minuteman School Superintendent, and Nikki Andrade, Minuteman's Business Manager, presented financial information regarding the REport and then fielded questions from Members. 8:12 p.m. Judy Crocker, Pct. 5, asked whether the school received any grants or awards that could bolster the budget. Ms. Andrade said there weren't many, but they did receive regular entitlement grants and had a capital grant. 8:14 p.m. Mark Anderson, Pct. 9, said that it was his understanding that there had been significant demand from member towns and asked whether there were any circumstances when non-members were chosen over members. Ms. Driscoll said there were not and that out of district students were accepted only if there was room. 8:16 p.m. Scott Burson, Pct. 9, said that he could see a change in the capital operating budget and asked for more explanation due to the reduction in operating capital. Ms. Driscoll noted that an energy savings lease for the old building had fallen off the books. She said that they had shifted those funds to increase their OPEB contributions in a one-time jump and would continue to increase that amount by 5% per year. 8:20 p.m. Gloria Bloom, Pct. 4, asked if all students from member towns were accepted. Ms. Driscoll noted that there were currently enough seats for everyone through their admissions policy and that Lexington had 21 slots allocated. 8:24 p.m. The Moderator called the Meeting open under Article 2. ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES d. Report of the Superintendent of Schools MOTION: Ms. Jay moves that the report of the Superintendent of Schools be received and placed on file. As there were no objections, the motion passes unanimously. Dr. Hackett presented information on the FY26 School Budget. 8:34 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 4. Article 4 — Appropriate FY2026 Operating Budget MOTION: M r . L u c e n t e moves that the following amounts be appropriated for the ensuing fiscal year and raised in the tax levy or from general revenues of the Town, except where a transfer or other source is indicated, they shall be provided by such transfer or other source. Program 1000: Education Personal Services Expenses Total Line Item 1100, Lexington Public Schools $ 127,183,816 $ 18,849,517 $ 146,033,333 1150 Special Education Reserve Fund (MGL Ch.40, Sec 13E)* $ 700,000 1200 Regional Schools $ 3,606,312 Program 2000: Shared Expenses 2110 Contributory Retirement $ 11,521,504 2130 Employee Benefits (Health/Dental/Life/Medicare) $ 41,147,189 2140 Unemployment $ 200,000 2150 Workers' Comp.(MGL Ch. 40, Sec. 13A&13C, Ch. 41, Sec. I I IF)* $ 500,000 2210 Property & Liability Insurance $ 1,277,696 2220 Uninsured Losses (MGL Ch. 40, Sec. 13)* $ 200,000 2310 Solar Producer Payments $ 390,000 Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued 2400 Debt Service 2410 Payment on Funded Debt $ 3,895,500 2420 Interest on Funded Debt $ 1,288,057 2430 Temporary Borrowing $ 799,511 2510 Reserve Fund $ 850,000 2600 Facilities $ 15,189,172 Program 3000: Public Works 3100-3500 DPW Personal Services $ 5,428,165 3100-3500 DPW Expenses (including municipal & school refuse & recycling & hazard tree removal) $ 8,855,763 Program 4000: Public Safety 4100 Law Enforcement Personal Services $ 8,464,958 4100 Law Enforcement Expenses $ 1,281,020 4200 Fire Personal Services $ 8,480,645 4200 Fire Expenses $ 978,343 Program 5000: Culture & Recreation 5100 Library Personal Services $ 2,950,596 5100 Library Expenses $ 740,865 Program 6000: Human Services and Health 6100-6200 Human Services Personal Services $ 753,284 6100-6200 Human Services Expenses $ 950,313 6500 Health Personal Services $ 473,524 6500 Health Expenses $ 87,500 Program 7000: Land Use, Housing and Development 7100-7400 Land Use, Housing and Development Personal Services $ 2,034,845 7100-7400 Land Use, Housing and Development Expenses $ 430,391 Program 8000: General Government 8110 Select Board Personal Services $ 155,071 8110 Select Board Expenses $ 131,013 8120 Legal $ 375,000 8130 Town Report $ 13,688 8140 PEG $ 764,757 8210-8220 Town Manager Personal Services $ 1,214,912 8210-8220 Town Manager Expenses $ 394,810 8230 Salary Transfer Account (MGL Ch.40, Sec 13D)* $ — and further that Line 8230 is to be transferred by the Select Board for contractual settlements within departments upon recommendation of the Town Manager 8310 Financial Committees $ 8,820 8320 Misc. Boards and Committees $ 10,500 8330 Town Celebrations Committee $ 53,800 8400 Finance Personal Services $ 1,685,728 8400 Finance Expenses $ 520,490 8500 Town Clerk Personal Services $ 562,029 8500 Town Clerk Expenses $ 130,450 8600 Innovation & Technology Personal Services $ 867,726 8600 Innovation & Technology Expenses $ 2,508,398 Note: Asterisk denotes a Continuing Balance Account. and that the Town transfer the following sums to meet, in part, appropriations made at this Town Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Meeting: $ 700,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance/Free Cash for line item 1150; $ 400,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance/Free Cash for line item 2110; $ 596,441 from the PEG Access Special Revenue Fund for line items 2130, 2600 and 8140; $ 100,000 from Recreation Enterprise Retained Earnings for line item 2400; $ 200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance/Free Cash for line item 3100-3500; $ 2,000 from the Betterments Fund for line items 2410, 2420 and 2430; $ 151,875 from the Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund for line items 2410, 2420 and 2430; $ 50,000 from the Visitors Center Stabilization Fund for line items 2410, 2420 and 2430; $ 425,500 from the Parking Meter Fund for line item 4100; $ 171,000 from the Transportation Demand Management/Public Transportation Stabilization Fund for line items 6100-6200 and 7100-7400; $ 1,002,244 from the Water Enterprise Fund; $ 614,684 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund; and $ 318,261 from the Recreation Enterprise Fund. Mr. Lucente stated the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Ms. Jay noted the unanimous support of the School Committee for the Article. Mr. Levine said that the Appropriation Committee unanimously recommended approval of the Article. The Moderator took a moment to read each of the general budget headings. 8:35 p.m. Bronte Abraham, Pct. 3, asked questions regarding vacant positions and what the possible amount of the turnback would be. Dr. Hackett said that they did not anticipate a turn back, unless they received a reimbursement from the state, they currently had 14 vacant positions, and this was one of their lowest rates. Ms. Abraham said that she hoped management would look at the budget in July and create a fund for paraprofessionals so that they could receive a raise. Dr. Hackett noted that they had created reserve account for special education stabilization. 8:40 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 9:06 p.m. The Moderator noted the different line items for the Motion. 9:43 p.m. Dawn McKenna, Pct. 6, called the question. 9:45 p.m. Jay Luker raised a point of order regarding a person in the public waiting line. The Moderator noted that they could not call one everyone from the public line due to timing. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 101 52 17 MOTION CARRIES Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued 9:46 p.m. Mr. Lucente gave final comments on the Article and mentioned the collaborative budget planning and meetings. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 4: Appropriate FY2026 Operating Budget Adopted by a vote of Yes No Abstain 154 7 12 MOTION CARRIES 9:48 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 5 Article 5 — Appropriate FY2026 Enterprise Funds Buduets MOTION: a) Ms. Kumar moves that the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Water Division of the Department of Public Works during fiscal year 2026 under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F'/z: Personal Services $1,074,990 Expenses $675,100 Debt Service $1,438,006 MWRA Assessment $8.650.822 Total $11,838,918 Said sums to be funded from water receipts. b) That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Wastewater (Sewer) Division of the Department of Public Works during fiscal year 2026 under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F'/2: Personal Services $497,353 Expenses $617,100 Debt Service $1,672,086 MWRA Assessment $9.359.196 Total $12,145,735 Said sums to be funded from wastewater receipts. c) That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Recreation and Community Programs Department during fiscal year 2026 under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F'/2: Personal Services $1,875,354 Expenses $1,670,835 Total $3,546,189 Said sums to be funded from recreation receipts, except that $455,000 shall be funded from recreation retained earnings, and $254,213 shall be raised in the tax levy. Ms. Kumar stated the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Mr. Bartenstein said that the Appropriation Committee unanimously recommended approval of the Article. 9:51 p.m. As there were no questions, the moderator opened voting on the Article. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 5: Appropriate FY2026 Enterprise Funds Buduets Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 163 0 2 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY Procedural vote 9:53 p. m. The Moderator asked Mr. Lucerne for a motion to next take up Articles 7 and 9. Mr. Lucerne moves to take up Articles 7 and 9. As there were no objections, the motion carries unanimously. Article 7 — Sustainable Proiects MOTION: Mr. Pato moves that $24,000 be appropriated for solar assessments of Town -owned parking lots to determine the technical and economic feasibility of installing solar canopies and related systems, and all costs incidental or related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, $24,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance. Maggie Peard, Sustainability and Resiliency Officer, presented information on the Article. Mr. Pato stated the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Mr. Lamb noted that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously recommended approval of the Article. Mr. Levine said that the Appropriation Committee unanimously recommended approval of the Article. Ms. Arens, stated that the Sustainable Lexington Committee unanimously supported passage of the Article. 9:58 p.m. Steven Kaufman, Pct. 5, asked for an explanation about why some things were efficient, but not others. Ms. Peard noted that the scope of the Article was strictly regarding feasibility for an initial phase and not layout or design. 10:00 P.M. Kunal Botla, Pct. 4, said that he was concerned regarding the method of exclusively using solar in parking lots that it will not lead to what the Town needed - a dynamic center. He asked that consideration be shown for how parcels could be used in other manners. 10:01 P.M. Anil Ahuja, Pct. 5, noted that some solar companies would offer this service for free and wondered if this had been looked into. Mr. Cronin noted that they had looked into it but companies usually provided the service for the private world, not public properties. 10:02 p.m. As there were no further questions the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 7: Sustainable Projects Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 160 7 2 MOTION CARRIES Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued 10:05 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 9. Article 9 — Establish & Continue Departmental Revolving Funds MOTION: REVOLVING FUNDS MOTION: Ms. Kumar moves that the Town authorize the following revolving fund limits pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L.Chapter 44, Section 53E'/2, and Chapter 110 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, for Fiscal Year 2026 beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: FUNDS REQUESTED: Program or Purpose for Revolving Funds FY2026 Authorization School Bus Transportation $1,300,000 Building Rental Revolving Fund $648,000 Lexington Tree Fund $150,000 DPW Burial Containers $60,000 DPW Compost Operations $955,000 Minuteman Household Hazardous Waste Program $250,000 Refuse and Recycling Collection $0 Senior Services $75,000 Residential Engineering Review $57,600 Health Programs $110,000 Lab Inspections $80,000 Tourism $562,000 Ms. Kumar stated the unanimous support of the Select Board for the Article. Ms. Jay said that the School Committee unanimously supported passage of the Article with respect to the School Bus Transportation Revolving Fund. Ms. Parker said that the Appropriation Committee unanimously recommended approval of the Article. 10:06 p.m. As there were no questions, the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 9: Establish & Continue Departmental Revolving Funds Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 165 0 2 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 10:08 P.M. The Moderator asked Mr. Lucerne for a motion to next take up Article 28. Mr. Lucerne moves to take up Article 28. As there were no objections, the motion carries unanimously. Article 28 Accurate Reporting on the Negative Aspects of Lithium -Ion Batteries (Citizens Petition) MOTION: Mr. Baskin moves that the Town adopts the following resolution: Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued WHEREAS, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the source of 70% of the cobalt currently used worldwide and the mining of cobalt in that country is associated with negative environmental impacts as well as social justice and environmental justice issues for the indigenous population; WHEREAS, South America's lithium " golden triangle", which spans the borders of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile, is the source of 60% of the lithium currently used worldwide and the mining of lithium in that region is associated with negative environmental impacts as well as social justice and environmental justice issues for the indigenous population; WHEREAS, Thacker Pass, Nevada, is estimated to hold the largest deposits of lithium in the United States and that a proposed 6,000 acre open pit lithium mine will result in negative environmental impacts as well as social justice and environmental justice issues for the Native Americans who believe Thacker Pass is sacred ground and that the proposed mine will ultimately lead to the cultural genocide to the Paiute and Shoshone people. WHEREAS, the mining of the ocean floor will contribute to climate change and global warming, negatively impact global fisheries, and have cultural, social justice and environmental justice issues for the indigenous population that depends on fishing as a way of life; WHEREAS, energy infrastructure has historically been inequitably located in environmental justice communities across the country and around the world and that this will likely continue as more and more green energy sources are brought into use; WHEREAS, most lithium -ion batteries are not recycled and end up in landfills inequitably located near environmental justice communities, and these batteries are subjected to conditions that can cause them to combust and release toxic fluoride gas, carbon monoxide, and other toxic substances; Mr. Baskin presented information on the Article and gave information on the Resolution. The Moderator noted that it was non-binding. Mr. Baskin then gave a summation of the Resolution. 10:18 P.M. Mr. Pato stated the Select Board had 4 in support and 1 opposed to the Article. Ms. Arens stated that the Sustainable Lexington Committee was appreciative of the work and concept involved, but they did not support the Resolution, as it was too narrow in focus. They recommended that the Town continue to make responsible decisions in all areas and thanked Mr. Baskin for raising the issue. 10:24 p.m. Betsey Weiss, Pct. 2, asked for a summary of what Mr. Baskin was trying to accomplish. The Moderator noted that this was stated in the last parts of the Resolution. Ms. Weiss asked that the Select Board member who voted "no" be asked their reasons. Mr. Sandeen noted that he was completely in favor of the Town doing a comprehensive analysis regarding trade offs in their decision, but they were already doing so. 10:33 p.m. Barbara Katzenberg, Pct. 2, indicated her support for the Article. 10:34 p.m. Alex Tsouvalas, Pct. 5, noted that he was opposed to the Article. 10:37 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 10:45 p.m. Philip Hamilton, Pct. 7, called the question. Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 117 18 10 MOTION CARRIES Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued 10:46 p.m. Mr. Bastien offered final comments on the Article. Motion to Approve Article 28 — Accurate Reporting on the Negative Aspects of Lithium -Ion Batteries (Citizen Petition) Fails by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 56 79 16 MOTION FAILS 10:50 p.m. The Moderator asked for a Motion to Adjourn. Mr. Lucente, Select Board Chair, Motioned to Adjourn the Annual Town Meeting to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, such meeting to be held at the Margery Milne Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation. The Moderator declared that Motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the Meeting adjourned. April 9, 2025 Adiourned Session of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Moderator Deborah Brown called the fifth session of 2025 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Margery Milne Baffin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation, a quorum in excess of 100 members was present (162). The Moderator reminded Members participating remotely to mute themselves while on the Portal. She then explained seating and parliamentary procedure for the evening. The Moderator gave notice of quorum at 7:35 p.m. 7:35 p.m. The Moderator requested a procedural vote to take up Articles 12, 16, l Oh, and 23. Mr. Lucente motion to take up Articles 12, 16, l Oh, and 23. As there were no objections, the motion passed unanimously. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 12 and noted that they would be taking up items that were not part of the Consent Agenda, namely, Articles 12b, 12h, 12i, 12j, and 12k ARTICLE 12 APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT MOTION: Mr. Pato moves that the following amounts be appropriated for the following municipal capital improvements and that each amount be appropriated as follows: b) Fire Pumper Truck - $1,100,000 for the replacement of a pumper truck, and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $1,100,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; Mr. Pato noted that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee had voted 5-0 in favor of passage of the Article. Mr. Ahuja said that the Appropriation Committee unanimously supported passage of the Article. 7:37 p.m. Jay Luker, Pct. 1, asked why the Article hadn't been on the consent agenda. Mr. Pato Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued noted that it was not a routine item, and therefore not put on. Mr. Luker asked if the type of equipment had been chosen. Chief Sencabaugh noted that it was an "Emergency One" brand and then answered some questions regarding model of the proposed fire engine. 7:42 p.m. Kunal Botla, Precinct 4, inquired whether the fire department was considering adding other types of equipment as more calls were primarily medical. Chief Sencabaugh noted that they needed to keep within a framework to staff the stations. 7:47 p.m. Alessandro Alessandrini, Pct. 4, asked whether due to increased tariffs, there was enough money for the equipment set aside to absorb them. Chief Sencabaugh noted that as of then, there was, as they had been trying to proceed with this for some time and the vendor price was still in effect but it could items something in the future. 7:48 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 7:56 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. Motion to Approve Article 12b — Fire Pumper Truck Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 168 1 3 MOTION CARRIES 7:58 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 12h h) New Sidewalk Installations - $150,000 for survey and engineering services for Burlington Street and North Street for the purpose of future installation of sidewalks in those locations, and all incidental costs related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation $150,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; John Livesey, Town Engineer, presented information on the Article. 8:02 p.m. Anthony Galaitis, Pct. 5, raised a point of order, and noted that the audio wasn't working. The Moderator asked those having an issue to log off and then back in. The Moderator held the presentation for a few minutes to allow Members to do so. Mr. Pato noted that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously supported passage of Articles 12h, i, j, and k Mr. Abuja said that the Appropriation Committee, unanimously supported passage of the Article. The Moderator reminded members of the public to get in the queue in the balcony. 8:07 p.m. Mark Anderson, Pct. 9, noted that there wasn't an overall cost estimate and asked if there was a ballpark estimate for total cost and overall construction. Mr. Livesy said that in the 5 -year capital plan, they had estimated it would be approximately $250K for design, but they couldn't yet estimate land acquisition until they had a design where the right-of- way was and a current construction estimate of approximately $4 million. He further noted that the estimates were based on other similar projects they had done in the past. 8:11 p.m. Sara Bothwell Allen, Pct. 6, noted her support for the Article. 8:14 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 8:22 p.m. Kenneth Shine, Pct. 2, called the question. Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Yes No Abstain 128 31 12 MOTION CARRIES 8:24 p.m. As there were no final comments, the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Motion to Approve Article 12h — New Sidewalk Installations Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 168 2 2 MOTION CARRIES 8:25 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 12i i) Intersection Improvements - Adams St. at East St. & Hancock St. - $325,000 for design and engineering services for improvements at two intersections, Adams Street and East Street, and Adams Street and Hancock Street, and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $325,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; Mr. Livesey, Town Engineer, presented information on the Article. Mr. Pato noted that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee had already stated that they were unanimously in support of passage of the Article. Mr. Abuja said that the Appropriation Committee, unanimously supported passage of the Article. 8:28 p.m. As there were no questions, the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Motion to Approve Article 12i — Intersection Improvements — Adams St. at East St. & Hancock St. Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 164 1 4 MOTION CARRIES 8:30 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 12j j) DPW Building Improvements - $120,000 to replace overhead service bay doors at the Public Services Building located at 201 Bedford St., and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $120,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; Mr. Pinsonneault presented information on the Article. Mr. Pato noted that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously supported passage of Articles 12j. Mr. Abuja said that the Appropriation Committee, unanimously supported passage of the Article. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued 8:32 p.m. As there were no questions, the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Motion to Approve Article 12i — DPW Building Improvements Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 167 1 4 MOTION CARRIES 8:34 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 12k k) Lincoln Park Parking Lot - Design - $375,000 for design and engineering services for the Lincoln Park parking lot, including feasibility and design of solar canopies at that location, and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $375,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; Weiwei Li, Recreation Committee Member, presented information on the Article. Mr. Pato noted that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously recommends passage of Articles 12k. Mr. Ahuja said that the Appropriation Committee, unanimously recommends passage of the Article. 8:40 p.m. Dawn McKenna, Pct. 6, asked whether there were any legal or policy documents for Lincoln Park regarding adding solar there. Mr. Makarious said that he was not aware of any for Lincoln Park, and would be surprised as it was not a change of chapter 97 use to have canopies in the parking lot. Ms. McKenna asked if that could be checked before they voted on it. 8:45 p.m. Steven Kaufman, Pct. 5, stated that he thought there were more people that wanted to use the park than space available and was concerned with the cost. 8:47 p.m. Peter Shapiro, Pct. 4, noted that the parking might be used as a satellite lot for the High School and questioned whether that had been taken into account. Ms. Battite noted that the parking had been considered before the High School plan had been put forward, and they had found that while students used it, there wasn't a safe, accessible route to it for them to do so throughout the school year. 8:49 p.m. Mark Anderson, Pct. 9, said that the park was an important asset to the Town and demand for parking was high and asked how much additional capacity was created and whether options to alleviate parking issues had been considered. Ms. Battite noted that during the master plan some of the examples showed parking issues when a bus would come and block out multiple spaces. She noted that they should learn what they would gain throughout the design process, and it might not be more spaces, but spaces that better fit the vehicles. 8:53 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 9:08 pm. Taylor Singh, Pct. 6, called the question. Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes I No I Abstain Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued 115 1 41 1 15 MOTION CARRIES 9:10 p.m. As there were no final comments on the Article, the Moderator opened voting. Motion to Approve Article 12k — Lincoln Park Parking Lot - Design Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 103 65 7 MOTION CARRIES 9:12 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 16 and noted that they would be working with portions of the Article that hadn't been a part of the Consent Agenda, namely 16e and 16f. ARTICLE 16 APPROPRIATE FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES CAPITAL PROJECTS MOTION: Mr. Pato moves that the following amounts be appropriated for the following capital improvements to public facilities and that each amount be raised as follows: e) Central Administration Building Demolition - $3,550,000 for the demolition of the old Harrington School located at 146 Maple St. including abatement and disposal costs, and site and utility work, and all costs incidental or related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $3,550,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance; and Michael Cronin, Director of Facilities, presented information on the Article. Mr. Pato noted that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Ms. Jay said that the School Committee unanimously supported passage of Article 16e. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously supported passage of Article 16e. Mr. Osborne said that the Appropriation Committee unanimously supported passage of the Article. 9:18 p.m. Tom Diaz, Pct. 8, asked if the Article were adopted, whether demolition would happen immediately. Mr. Cronin said that the timeline was that 173 Bedford Street, which was currently under construction, should be done by the end of October. Then they would move the staff in, after which, bidding would be done. The demolition would be November or December. 9:19 p.m. Dawn McKenna, Pct. 6, stated that she was opposed to the Article and that it could be used as a swing space. 9:21 p.m. Masha Traber, Pct. 5, noted that she was opposed to the Article. 9:22 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 9:40 p.m. Marsha Baker, Pct. 7, called the question. Motion to Approve Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Yes No Abstain 103 51 13 MOTION CARRIES 9:41 p.m. As there were no further comments on the Article, the Moderator opened voting. Motion to Approve Article 16e — Central Administration Building Demolition Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 114 41 11 MOTION CARRIES The Moderator called upon Jennifer Richlin, Pct. 4, who had hoped to vote by voice. The Moderator asked the Clerk to record her vote of "no" as the system had already updated. The new totals are: Motion to Approve Article 16e — Central Administration Building Demolition Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 114 41 11 MOTION CARRIES 9:43 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 16f f) Estabrook Elementary School Nurse Bathroom Renovation - $300,000 for the renovation of the nurses bathroom at Estabrook Elementary School, including equipment to provide service to students with significant special physical needs, and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $300,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance. Michael Cronin, Director of Facilities, presented information on the Article. Mr. Pato noted that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Ms. Jay said that the School Committee unanimously supported passage of Article 16f. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously supported passage of Article 16f. Mr. Osborne said that the Appropriation Committee unanimously supported passage of the Article. 9:46 p.m. Bob Avallone, Pct. 8, asked if facilities like this already existed in the middle and high School. Mr. Cronin stated that there were designs in place for the new high school, and if needed, it would be designed for the middle school as well. 9:49 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. Motion to Approve Article 16f — Estabrook Elementary School Nurse Bathroom Renovation Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Adopted by a vote of Yes No Abstain 160 2 7 MOTION CARRIES 9:51 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting on Article IOh and noted that it had already been moved by Ms. Fenollosa on a prior evening. ARTICLE 10 APPROPRIATE FOR THE FY2026 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS MOTION: That the Town hear and act on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the FY2026 Community Preservation budget and, pursuant to the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee, take the following actions: That the Town reserve for appropriation the following amounts from estimated FY2026 receipts as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee: h) That $1,197,904 be appropriated for Park Improvements - Athletic Fields - Harrington, including design, engineering, construction documents and site work to develop athletic fields at 146 Maple Street, and all costs incidental or related thereto, and to meet this appropriation $1,197,904 from the Unbudgeted Reserves of the Community Preservation Fund; Claire Sheth, Recreation Committee Member, presented information on the Article. The Moderator stated that there was an update from the April 8 Recreation Meeting. Ms. Battite noted that at their meeting the prior evening, their vote showed that they planned to pursue a field layout at Harrington Maple Street athletic field project for 2 large rectangle fields that could contain within them a cricket field overlay to be composed of a high quality sand -based, root zone natural grass field substantively as presented in "option 5 (the preferred layout)" Ms. Fenollosa stated that the Community Preservation Committee had voted 9-0 in support of the Article. Mr. Sandeen noted that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Ms. Jay read a prepared statement on behalf of the School Committee, stating that "this article represents appropriation of CPA Funds for the full design and engineering and site work for the development of athletic playing fields at 146, Maple Street. The School Committee is in support of building athletic fields on the old Harrington site upon demolition of the LPS Central Administration Building. The demand for additional fields to address the unmet recreational needs of their community was outlined in the Recreation Department's 2021 to 22 Comprehensive Report. The School Committee understands the importance of meeting this need, and supports the request. The land at 146 Maple Street is part of the Harrington School property, and owned by the Lexington Public Schools. As such, the land will remain under the School Committee's oversight. While we cannot predict what school or municipal needs there might be in the future, the School Committee is in full support of constructing the proposed new fields at this time in order to meet the recreational needs of our residents. We are glad to support the creation of a community resource that will enhance the health, well- being, and enjoyment of the residents of all ages. The School Committee is in unanimous support of Article IOh." Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously 5-0 in support of the Article and noted that the land was titled to the Town and any decision as to who controlled it was policy, only. Ms. Verma said that the Appropriation Committee unanimously recommended passage of the Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Article. 10:00 p.m. Tom Diaz, Pct., 8, said that he had heard the statement that the land was titled to the Town and it was only policy that it was controlled by the School Committee, and asked Counsel to weigh in on this. Mr. Makarious stated that the School Committee controlled it only while it was a school building, but the Town still owned the legal title. 10:04 p.m. Jeanne Krieger, Pct. 3, thanked the Recreation Committee for choosing grass fields with a sand base. 10:06 p.m. Mark Anderson, Pct. 9, thanked Ms. Krieger on educating them on grass fields and synthetic alternatives. 10:08 p.m. Mr. Miller read a statement from Jillian Tung and Wendy Heiger-Bernays in support of grass fields. 10:09 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 10:14 p.m. Steven Kaufman, Pct. 5, moved the question. Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 124 28 11 MOTION CARRIES 10:15 p.m. As there were no final comments, the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Motion to Approve Article lOh— Park Improvements — HarrinQton Athletic Fields Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 150 12 4 MOTION CARRIES 10:17 p.m. The Moderator asked for a Motion to Adjourn Mr. Lucente, Select Board Chair, Motioned to Adjourn the Annual Town Meeting to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025, such meeting to be held at the Margery Milne Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation. The Moderator declared that Motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the Meeting adjourned. ADril 14.2025 Adiourned Session of the 2025 Annual Town Meetin Moderator Deborah Brown called the sixth session of 2025 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Margery Milne Baffin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue and by means of remote participation, a quorum in excess of 100 members was present (140). She reminded Members of the rules of parliamentary procedure and how members of the public could participate in the Meeting. She checked audio with Members attending virtually. 7:33 p.m. The Moderator noted that there would be two memorials that evening, Paul LaPoint and Bob Balaban. Paul LaPoint Paul passed away unexpectedly on January 6th of this year. He was, his wife Susan told me, a very young 82. Paul was born in August of 1942 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, the eldest of seven children of Eugene and Charlotte Dykes -Lapointe, all raised in a modest three-bedroom, single bath farmhouse. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Through geography and good fortune, Paul was able to attend Deerfield Academy as a day student There, he excelled in academics and sports, and he sang in the Glee Club. He was an American Legion pitcher for the Greenfield affiliated team in the summer, and in addition to pitching for Deerfield, he played varsity basketball. According to Paul's brother Peter, this connection with prep school life laid the foundation for future opportunities that played out again as a young English teacher and sports coach at Vermont Academy and later in life. Through his long- standing relationship with Worcester Academy and his consulting role assisting them in capital projects management to improve the quality of life for all their students. After Deerfield, Paul attended Bowdoin College, where he played on the varsity basketball team and sang with Bowdoin's acapella men's group. The Meddibempsters. I did some research, have no idea what that name means, but apparently, it's the third oldest collegiate a cappella group in the United States. As a tenor, he was a featured soloist on their album and traveled with a group on a USO tour of Europe. After college, Paul taught briefly at Vermont Academy, but his appointment there was interrupted by the Vietnam War. When he realized military service was inevitable, he enlisted in the army. And after basic training, he was sent to Officer's Candidate School, and he married Susan. The newlyweds settled in Georgia. In 1969, he received his orders for a tour in Vietnam. After his army service, Paul and Susan returned to Massachusetts, first settling in Greenfield and later in Lexington. Paul attended Harvard Business School and established a career consulting to the construction industry. Paul loved satire and farce, especially Peter Sellers in the Pink Panther series. He had a sharp wit. He knew how to tell a good story. He appreciated a good pun and clever wordplay. He had a lifelong love of sports, playing men's league basketball for years after college before eventually switching to tennis and even becoming a USTA official to augment his playing. Paul's service to Lexington was extensive. I first met him when we overlapped for a year on the Appropriation Committee in 1999. I found him to be warm, thoughtful, generous with his time and expertise as chair of that committee. Paul served on the Appropriation Committee from 1992 through 1999, including a stent as chair from 1994 to 1998. He was a precinct two town meeting member from 1993 to 2023. His service also included stints on the Council on Aging, the School Committee's Budget Advisory Task Force, the Vision 2020 Budget Task Force. He also served as vice chair of the Senior Center Action Plan Committee and as chair of the Selectmen's DPW Facility/Senior Center Reevaluation Advisory Committee from 2002 to 2003. Of his time on town meeting, Susan told me, he was always finding the humor wherever he could, and he referred to the town meeting evenings as live entertainment. We extend our deepest sympathies to Paul's wife, Susan, their daughter Laura, son Stephen. To Paul's five living siblings. And their extended family and friends, he will be missed. Please join me for a moment of silence in remembrance of Paul LaPointe. Robert Balaban Robert "Bob" Balaban passed away peacefully at the age of 72 on March 13th. Many of us learned of his death through Irene's Facebook post, she wrote, "it's with a heavy heart that I post that Bob, my friend and dear husband of 42 years, has died. Since his diagnosis of ALS in December 2023, He's been in a steady decline that he has handled with grace and humor to the point where he was, in his own words, exhausted, helpless, and hopeless. We had hoped for more years together to travel and just enjoy our increasing leisure time, but life had a different plan for us." Bob was born in New York to Alvin and Barbara Balaban. He graduated from Antioch College and Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued the University of Michigan with a concentration in Asian studies. He took time off from his studies to travel throughout Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, fueling a lifelong interest in travel and culture. He went on to have a very distinguished career as a software engineer, most notably his involvement with the introduction of Lotus Script, the object-oriented programming language used with Lotus Notes. Bob's coworkers describe him as a visionary in the field. Someone known for his expertise and creative problem solving, a dedicated mentor and a trusted teammate. He faced challenges with intelligence, humor, and a willingness to help others, leaving a lasting impact on his colleagues. And perhaps most fortunate for Bob, it was through this career that he met his beloved wife of 42 years, our town meeting's own, Irene Donnelly. He was a loving and dedicated father who took great pride in his children, Samantha and David. Both of whom put their lives on hold to come back home to be with their father this past year. Irene shared that as a family, they enjoy dinners together with Bob often typing in his text -to -speech app, "Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha", sarcastically, to their amusing jokes and typing, "bullshit" to the rest. Bob enjoyed eating. He was still eating bagels long after his doctor strongly recommended he stop and cooking. It was often said that his love language was food. He was a skilled cook who was known to ask his children what they wanted for dinner shortly after breakfast, and inquire about Thanksgiving plans several months in advance. He was known for his sense of humor, his kind spirit, his intelligence, and what his cousin David called `Bob's irreverence in the face of absurdity". "Follow the fun" was a career and life touchstone of his. Regarding Bob's time in town meeting, Irene recalled that he ran as a write-in candidate in 2020 and lost. But he came in second, so he started serving that Fall when someone stepped down. They joked that Irene wasn't as good a campaign manager as Masha Traber, who was campaign manager for Rita, who won the write-in race. That's pretty funny, actually. He then ran in 2021 and was elected to a full term. We extend our deepest sympathies to Bob's wife, Irene, to their children, Samantha and David. To his sister Julie and her husband, Alan Garber and his brother, Scott Schaefer, and to their extended family and friends, he will be missed. And please join me for a moment of silence in remembrance of Bob Balaban. 7:41 p.m. The Moderator asked for a procedural motion to take up Articles 23, 1Og, I Oi, and 19. Mr. Lucente moved that Articles 23, 10g, 10i, and 19 be taken up. As there were no objections, the motion passes unanimously. 7:41 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 23. ARTICLE 23: DISPOSE OF 116 VINE STREET MOTION: Mr. Sandeen moves that the Select Board be authorized to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of Town -owned land described as parcel 47-45B, located on Vine Street, for the purposes of developing affordable housing thereon on conditions acceptable to the Select Board, and to authorize the Select Board or its designee to enter into such agreements as are necessary for such purposes including a land disposition agreement or a lease not to exceed 99 years in length. Mr. Sandeen gave a description of the Article and noted that the Select Board had 4 members in support of the Article, and 1 member who believed the scope of the Article was unclear that the original plan for six units now appears open-ended and raises concerns a proposed project could increase in size without town meeting approval. He noted that this one Select Board member felt the Town should develop a comprehensive affordable housing plan before committing limited town land and funds to this project. Their final vote was 4 in favor and 1 against. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously supported passage of Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued the Article. Mr. Michelson said that the Appropriation Committee unanimously supported passage of the Article. Ms. Manz stated that the Housing Partnership Board had voted unanimously in support of passage of the Article and urged the Select Board to move forward expeditiously with an RFP. 7:48 p.m. Peter Litchev, 121 Vine St., noted that he was directly across from the property and said that the site was insufficient for that many units. 7:51 p.m. Pamela Lyons, Pct. 5, noted that the Vine Street project was a "remnant project" that had been before developers were required to add affordable units and said that other towns were building more affordable housing, sometimes in parking lots. 7:54 p.m. Benjamin Lees, Pct. 7, said that he understood there had been a number of concerns about narrowness of the road and traffic safety at the time of the Lowell/North Street project and asked that a member of the Select Board explain how they were addressed. Mr. Sandeen noted that on that particular RFP there had been a requirement for community outreach. He further noted that some of that outreach required for this project would be looking at traffic safety and was ongoing at that time. 7:59 p.m. Wendy Manz, Pct. 4, noted the concern of neighbors regarding the street and said that a portion was narrow and there were no sidewalks, and neighbors expressed concern about that. Two units in the location seemed ok, but more would not be safe. 8:02 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 8:22 p.m. Marsha Baker, Pct. 7, called the question. Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 92 68 13 MOTION CARRIES 8:24 p.m. Mr. Sandeen reiterated that the Select Board or its designee would review all RFPs it received, but they were under no requirement to choose one. The Moderator opened voting on the Article. Motion to Approve Article 23 — Dispose of 116 Vine Street (2/3 Required) Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 132 36 8 MOTION CARRIES BY MORE THAN NECESSARY 2/3 8:26 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article l Og and reminded Members that the Motion had previously been moved by Ms. Fenollosa as part of Article 10 on April 2na g) That $1,490,000 be appropriated for Park and Playground Improvements - Center Playground, and to meet this appropriation $1,490,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserves of the Community Preservation Fund; 8:28 p.m. Renen Bassik, Recreation Committee Member, presented information on the Article. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Ms. Fenollosa stated that the Community Preservation Committee recommended passage of the Article by a vote of 8-0. Mr. Sandeen said that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr. Verma said that the Appropriation Committee unanimously supported passage of the Article. Ms. Buckley stated that the Commission on Disability unanimously supports a pour -in-place rubber surface and the Article. 8:34 p.m. Jeanne Krieger, Pct. 3, asked what the material for pour -in-place was. Ms. Batitte said the pour -in-place material was currently used in all public school playgrounds. Mr. Krieger expressed her concerns that it would be made up of recycled styrene butadiene rubber held together by polyurethane, and asked if a natural alternative, such as cork could be used. Ms. Batitte said that would be something they could explore. 8:36 p.m. Ricki Pappo, Pct. 2, asked if it were possible to use cork, instead of the pour -in-place material. Ms. Batitte noted that as the playground design and footprint of the play surface were finalized, those determinations were certainly things that they would consider. 8:37 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 8:47 p.m. Steven Heinrich, Pct. 3, called the question. The Moderator noted that as there was no one in line, they could move straight to the vote. Motion to Approve Article 102 — Park and Play2round Improvements — Center Play2round Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 161 7 5 MOTION CARRIES 8:48 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 10i. i) That $1,950,000 be appropriated for Lincoln Park Field Improvements, and to meet this appropriation $860,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund, $340,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance, and $750,000 be raised in the tax levy; and Christian Boutwell, Vice -Chair of the Recreation Committee, presented information on the Article. Ms. Fenollosa stated that the Community Preservation Committee recommended passage of the Article by a vote of 8-1, with the dissenting vote based on the opposition to the use of artificial turf. Mr. Sandeen said that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee voted 5-0 in support of the Article. Mr. Verma said that the Appropriation Committee unanimously supported passage of the Article. 8:58 p.m. Cynthia Arens, Pct. 3, said that when the Lincoln Field Working Group was preparing the project bid documents, they were told that the certain procurement rules prevented the Town from requiring testing for informational purposes regarding materials as opposed to a result that must be met. She asked that due to limitations, whether Counsel could spend some time with the Working Group to better understand those Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued limitations, improving testing requirements and contract specifications so they could get accurate data of the chemical makeup of the products being purchased. Mr. Bartha said that generally, no, as the question about procurement should first go through procurement officer. 9:03 p.m. Steven Kaufman, Pct. 5, commended the Recreation Committee on their outreach and working to be safer. 9:05 p.m. Ricki Pappo, Pct. 2, noted that while she appreciated the work the group had done, she had hoped to see more information regarding the manufacturer, installer, and disposal hauler and therefore would be voting in opposition to the Article. 9:06 p.m. Janet Kern, Pct. 1, noted that one of the requirements for Lincoln 1 was that the contractor provide a full, detailed accounting of the removed turf materials, and the report from the hauler only showed that it was disposed in Norwich, CT. She asked what level of detail they could get for next time on Lincoln II and III so that they had information regarding final disposition of the plastic carpet. Ms. Battite noted that through the continued work of the Working Group, they had enhanced procurement language for the Lincoln #2 removal to include a chain of custody. 9:09 P.M. Dawn McKenna, Pct. 6, called the question. Motion to Terminate the Question Adopted by a vote of Yes No Abstain 132 22 13 MOTION CARRIES 9:11 P.M. As there were no final comments, the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Motion to Approve Article 10i — Lincoln Park Field Improvements #3 Adopted by a vote of Yes No Abstain 143 15 9 MOTION CARRIES 9:12 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 19. ARTICLE 19 ESTABLISH, AMEND, DISSOLVE AND APPROPRIATE TO AND FROM SPECIFIED STABILIZATION FUNDS MOTION: Ms. Kumar moves a) That $6,563,050 be appropriated into the Capital Stabilization Fund, and to meet this appropriation, $6,563,050 be raised in the tax levy, and b) That $14,002.80 be appropriated into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and to meet this appropriation $14,002.80 be appropriated from the Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund Ms. Kumar described the Article and said that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr. Ahuja said that the Appropriation Committee unanimously recommended passage of the Article. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued Mr. Lamb stated that the Capital Expenditures Committee unanimously supported passage of the Article. As there were no questions, the Moderator opened voting on the Article Motion to Approve Article 19 — Establish, Amend, Dissolve and Appropriate to and from Specified Stabilization Funds Adopted by a vote of Yes No Abstain 164 0 3 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 9:15 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 6. ARTICLE 6 AMEND FY2025 OPERATING, ENTERPRISE AND CPA BUDGETS MOTION: Mr. Sandeen moves that the following adjustment be made to the following line item for the FY2025 budget as approved under Article 4 of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting: Line Item Program From To 2510 Reserve Fund $850,000 $910,000 and further, that to meet this appropriation $60,000 be transferred from the Recreation Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings. Mr. Sandeen presented information on the Article said that the Select Board unanimously supported passage of the Article. Mr. Ahuja said that the Appropriation Committee unanimously recommended passage of the Article. As there were no questions, the Moderator opened voting on the Article. Motion to Approve Article 6 — Amend FY2025 Operating, Enterprise and CPA Budgets Adopted by a vote of Yes No Abstain 167 0 1 MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 9:18 P.M. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 2. 1. Report of School Building Committee MOTION: That the report of the School Building Committee be received and placed on file. The Moderator noted that there wasn't a presentation for this Article, but there were slides available for review. She then asked for a Motion to receive and place on file the School Building Committee Report. Mr. Pato moved to receive and place on file the School Building Committee Report. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued The Moderator noted that they were still under Article 2. j. Reports of the Planning Board MOTION: That the reports of the Planning Board be received and placed on file. She asked for a Motion to receive the Annual Overview Report of the Planning Board. Mr. Schanbacher moved to receive the Annual Overview Report of the Planning Board. As there were no objections the motion carries unanimously. Michael Schanbacher, Chair of the Planning Board, presented information on the Report. 9:21 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 34. ARTICLE 34 AMEND SECTION 7.5 OF THE ZONING BYLAW TO REDUCE MULTI- FAMILY DWELLING UNIT CAPACITY (Citizen Petition) MOTION Ms. Sacerdote moves that the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, and Zoning Map be amended as follows, where s4iaek �hfetig text is to be removed and underlined text is to be added, and further that non -substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted to comply with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Lexington: A. Amend §135-7.5.5.6 as follows: 6. The minimum required front yard in feet is the lesser of that required in the underlying zoning district or 15 feet, except that where 50% or more of the fagade facing the public way is occupied by nonresidential principal uses in the VO District, +19 the minimum required front yard is feq+4&d 10 feet. Minimum required front yard areas shall be used as amenity space available for occupants and semi-public uses such as landscaping, benches, tables, chairs, play areas, public art, or similar features. Parking spaces are not permitted in the minimum required front yard. B. Amend §135-7.5.5.10.b as follows: b. VO Height Bonus. In the VO District, the maximum height is 50 feet and 4 stories when at least 33% of the gross floor area of the street floor level or buildings' footprint, whichever is greater, of the entire development is occupied by nonresidential principal -uses pursuant to §7.5.4.4, no more than the greater of 20% or 20 feet of the street floor frontage on a public way is dedicated to residential uses, and the floor to floor height of the street floor level is at least 14 feet. C. Amend §135-7.5.9.1 as follows: 1. Transition areas, as specified under §5.3.4 (Transition Areas), are required only along the boundary of the Village Overlay Districts and shall have a depth of at least 20 feet on developments containing a building with a height greater than 40 feet in the VO District, or at least five (5) feet otherwise. Abby McCabe, Planning Director, presented information on the Article. Mr. Schanbacher stated that the Planning Board had held multiple public hearings and recommended passage by a vote of 5-0. Ms. Kumar said that the Select Board had 3 Members in support of the Article and 2 awaiting Town Meeting discussion. 9:25 p.m. Jay Luker, Pct. 1, asked what projects surfaced that had caused the issue they were trying to solve. Ms. McCabe noted that a few mixed use projects had come in during the year that did not leave space for outdoor seating. She noted that the Planning Board felt that having space was important for the streetscape. 9:32 p.m. Tom Diaz, Pct. 8, ask for feedback from undecided Select Board members. Ms. Kumar noted that she and Mark Sandeen were the ones awaiting discussion, but that Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued she would be voting yes. She noted that one of the reasons she was holding back was concern that it would be a deterrence to builders due to the restrictions. Mr. Sandeen noted that his concern was about the actual dimensions set and he noted that he still had that concern. 9:35 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Article. 9:35 p.m. Steven Kaufman, precinct 5 moved the question. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of Yes No Abstain 138 22 10 MOTION CARRIES 9:42 p.m. Ms. Sacerdote offered final comments on the Article. The Moderator then opened voting on the Article. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Approve Article 34: Amend Section 7.5 of the Zoning Bylaw to Reduce Multi -Family Dwelling Unit Capacitv (2/3) Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 154 14 5 MOTION CARRIES BY MORE THAN THE REQUIRED 2/3RDS 9:45 p.m. The Moderator noted that before Mr. Daggett offered his motion to reconsider Article 30, she would explain the process and remind members that a motion to reconsider was a request to town meeting to reopen an article from the current warrant that was previously decided by a vote of the meeting. Under the bylaws, there was a 30 -minute time limit for debate on a motion to reconsider and everyone was held to three minutes to give more people a time to talk. The person making the motion to reconsider must present compelling, substantial new information that wasn't previously available at the time the earlier action was taken, and, if known, might have resulted in the members taking a different action from the one previously voted. She said that when Mr. Daggett made his motion to reconsider, he would have three minutes. She said that during the remainder of the 30 minutes they would hear from committee and boards and from town meeting questions and debate. If a majority of the meeting votes to reconsider, then Article 30 would be reopened and it would be as if they were starting over, and the original main motion would be back on the floor. 9:46 p.m. Mr. Daggett moved Reconsideration. Mr. Hornig stated that the Planning Board had not taken a position on Reconsideration Ms. Hai said that the Select Board had 1 member who had voted "yes", 3 opposed, and 1 awaiting discussion. 9:50 p.m. Charles Lamb, Pct. 4, stated that they had thought that they were getting 15%, so they should get to that number. 9:51 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the reasons for Reconsideration. Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued 10:03 p.m. Jessie Steigerwald, Pct. 8, called the question. Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 127 24 13 MOTION CARRIES 10:05 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on Reconsideration. Motion to Reconsider Article 30 Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 87 74 4 MOTION CARRIES 10:07 p.m. The Moderator opened the Meeting under Article 30 and asked that the original Motion be shown. Mr. Schanbacher moved the original Article. 10:08 P.M. Steve Kaufman, Pct. 5, raised a point of order, and noted that they usually had to wait ten minutes to amend a Motion and asked if there was a way to suspend rules to move Amendment. The Moderator said that it was up to her discretion and said unless there was an objection she would allow it. 10:09 P.M. Jonathan Suber, Pct. 2, raised a point of order, and asked that the vote for Reconsideration be explained. The Moderator did so. 10:09 P.M. The Moderator noted that unless there was an objection she would allow the Amendment. As there were no objections, Mr. Daggett moved the Amendment and the Moderator noted that she would start the timing for 30 minutes. ARTICLE 30 AMEND ZONING BYLAW – INCLUSIONARY HOUSING FOR SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS (Approved by the Attorney General's Office July 18, 2025, posted July 28, 2025) MOTION: Mr. Daggett moves that the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, be amended as follows, where*, -.,^ice= text is to be removed and underlined text is to be added: 1. Amend § 135-6.9.8 as follows: 1. Inclusionary Dwelling Units. a. At least 'moi 17.6% of the total gross floor area of all dwelling units other than inclusionary dwelling units 4�' n.'v� (.2) 4,G5-4 sq-Raefeez��'tipled 45, o4e- i4l4a44of 446; sing,.. H toe— pf:e shall be incorporated into inclusionary dwelling units, as defined by regulations promulgated by the Planning Board pursuant to § 6.9.8.5 (the "inclusionary GFA"). At least two-thirds of the inclusionary GFA shall be incorporated into dwelling units Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued eligible for inclusion on the Town's Subsidized Housing Inventory as determined by 9+e EOHLC and shall remain affordable in perpetuity. 6. A special residential development with six or fewer market -rate dwelling units shall be permitted to meet the requirements of this section by making a payment to the Town's Affordable Housing Trust in an amount equal to the estimated construction cost of 17.6% 4-51% of the total gross floor area of all dwelling units other than inclusionary dwelling units , as determined in accordance with regulations to be promulgated by the Planning Board. Mr. Horning stated that the Planning Board supported passage of the Amendment by a vote of 4-1. Ms. Hai said that the Select Board was unanimous in support of the Amendment. Ms. Tung stated that the Affordable Housing Trust voted unanimously 5-0 to support the passage of the revised Motion. 10:12 p.m. Dawn McKenna, Pct. 6, said that she wished to remind Town Meeting that even with the modifications under Article 2, they would have a minimum of 200 units beyond what they needed, and they didn't need to take this step right now. 10:13 p.m. Jay Luker, Pct. 1, noted that he supported the Amendment. 10:16 p.m. Eric Michelson, Pct. 1, asked for the minority report of the Planning Board. Mr. Hornig noted that he had voted against it due to procedural concerns, and that it hadn't been raised on the public hearing so the public might not have known this was a possibility. 10:17 p.m. Members continued to discuss and debate the Amendment. 10:20 p.m. Scott Burson, Pct. 9, moved the question. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 120 29 10 MOTION CARRIES 10:21 p.m. As there were no final comments, the Moderator opened voting on the Amendment. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Amend Article 30: Amend Zoning Bylaw — Inclusionary Housing for Special Residential Developments Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 117 42 2 MOTION CARRIES 10:22 p.m. The Moderator noted that that the Motion to Amended was final, they had a new main Motion under Article 30. She noted that if it were rejected, no action would be taken, and if approved, it would be the amended version. She stated that as the Planning Board had already mentioned their support of the Amendment, their approval for the new Motion could be assumed. Ms. Hai noted that Manch 24, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, continued the Select Board was unanimously in favor of the Amended Motion. Ms. Tung stated that the Affordable Housing Trust was unanimously in support of the amended Motion. 10:24 p.m. Dawn McKenna, Pct. 6, asked whether adequate notice had been given on the increased percentage due to lack of discussion on the amendment in the public hearings. Mr. Makarious noted that very likely there had been adequate notice and that the Article and the notice referred to the recalculation of the percentage for Affordable Housing, and although there wasn't debate on this particular "way" of recalculating, that itself, would not be indicative that there wasn't enough notice. 10:28 p.m. Deborah Strod, Pct. 6, spoke in favor of the amended motion. 10:30 p.m. Alessandro Alessandrini, Pct. 4, called the question. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Motion to Terminate Debate Adopted by a vote of: Yes No Abstain 122 30 10 MOTION CARRIES 10:31 p.m. Mr. Daggett offered final comments on the Amended Article and then the Moderator opened voting. 10:32 p.m. Mark Andersen, Pct. 9, raised a point of order and asked the Moderator to clarify what the consequence of a no vote was. The Moderator noted that a no vote would reject the action including all action on Article 30. 10:33 p.m. Joe Pato, raised a point of order to note that it wasn't Mr. Daggett's motion - that it was the Planning Board motion. Mr. Schanbacher noted the importance of attending public hearings when discussion is on zoning issues. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared that: Amended Article 30: Amend Zoning Bvlaw — Inclusionary Housing for Special Residential Developments (2/3) Adopted by a vote of Yes No Abstain 139 23 2 MOTION CARRIES BY MORE THAN 2/3 10:35 p.m. The Moderator asked for a motion to dissolve the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Lucente, Select Board Chair, moved to dissolve Annual Town Meeting 2025. Motion Adopted by majority voice vote. A true copy. Attest: Nfary de Alderete, Town Clerk