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1985 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
BOARD OF SELECTMEN REPORT ON FAIR HOUSING RESOLUTION
The Fair Housing Resolution is concerned with the issues of racial , ethnic, and
economic diversity of the population in Lexington and with encouraging the
development of reasonable priced housing The Resolution requires the Board of
Selectmen to report to the Annual Town Meeting on progress in achieving fair
housing objectives
Particular points of interest are
1 The Board of Selectmen designated a Fair Housing Committee in October 1984,
which met five times in 1984 and five times to date in 1985
2 The Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB) has monitored the sale of 60
condominium units in the former Muzzey School to moderate income buyers
3 LexHAB has recommended tenant selection guidelines for the ten units it will
own in Muzzey Members of the Fair Housing Committee have met with LexHAB and
the Board of Selectmen to discuss fair housing issues in relation to tenant
selection. There will be an outreach plan designed to create a diverse pool
of applicants for these units, and minority status will be a factor in rental
4 The Board of Selectmen recommends the Greater Boston Community Development
proposal for the reuse of the Franklin School This proposal is for mixed
income rental apartments
5 The Board of Selectmen recommended Town support for the Lexington Housing
Authority's proposal to develop a site on Hill Street for housing for retarded
citizens It has been approved by Special Town Meeting, pending Board approval
of specific plans The proposal will be funded by E 0 C D and the Department
of Mental Health
6 Accessory apartment regulations have been approved and permits are available
7 Since the inception of the Fair Housing Policy in 1981, the number of units
under the jurisdiction of the Lexington Housing Authority has increased by
68 to 304 units Minority occupancy consists of 16 families and/or individuals
8 The Town has received no reports of complaints on Fair Housing issues during
the year