HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-28 SB Packet - ReleasedSELECT BOARD MEETING
Monday, April 28, 2025
Select Board Meeting Room, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 - Hybrid Participation*
6:30 PM
AGENDA
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1.Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining - To discuss strategy with respect to collective
bargaining (LMEA, LMMA, Fire, Crossing Guard, Police Superior)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are allowed for up to 10 minutes at the beginning of each meeting. Each speaker is
limited to 2 minutes for comment. Members of the Board will neither comment nor respond, other than to
ask questions of clarification. Speakers are encouraged to notify the Select Board's Office at 781-698-
4580 if they wish to speak during public comment to assist the Chair in managing meeting times.
SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS
1.Select Board Member Announcements and Liaison Reports
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
1.Town Manager Weekly Update
CONSENT AGENDA
1.Approve: 2025 Limousine License Renewals
Boyadjian Limousine Service: 447 Lowell Street - 2 vehicles
D&O Limo: 3402 Main Campus Drive - 1 vehicle
2.Approve: New Limousine License Application
Backbay Sedan Services: 37 Woburn Street - 1 vehicle
3.Approve: One-Day Liquor License - Tapped Beer Trucks, 60 Westview Street
Corporate events for employees at Crosby Property Offices at 60 Westview
Street on the following dates:
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Thursday, September 4, 2025
4.Approve: One-Day Liquor License - Craft Food Halls - 0 Depot Square
Discovery Day Beer Garden - Saturday, May 24, 2025
5.Approve: One-Day Liquor Licenses - Monroe Center for the Arts - 1403
Massachusetts Ave
Seasonal Suites, Tap and Jazz - Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Creative Connections, Social Event - Friday, May 9, 2025
6.Approve: Entertainment License - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
28th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life: Revolution Hall - Saturday,
October 4, 2025
7.Approve: Entertainment License - Bhakti Center
Festival of Colors - Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Hastings Park
8.Accept: Select Board Committee Resignation
Transportation Advisory Committee - Daniel Asta
9.Approve and Sign: Proclamation
Park and Recreation Month - July
10.Approve: Select Board Minutes
March 10, 2025 Select Board
March 17, 2025 Select Board
March 24, 2025 Select Board
March 26, 2025 Select Board
April 2, 2025 Select Board
April 7, 2025 Select Board
11.Approve: Request for Water and Sewer Deferral
12.Approve: Select Board Appointment of Town Counsel
Anderson & Kreiger LLP
13.Approve: Select Board Committee Reappointment
Affordable Housing Trust: Tiffany Payne, Linda P rosnitz, and William
M. Erickson
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1.Hearing: Liquor License Amendment Application - Akame Nigeri and Sake Change
of Officers and Ownership Interest
7:05pm
2.Review and Approve: Updated Liquor License Transfer Application - Neillio's Wine
and Spirits 55 Bedford Street
7:15pm
3.Discussion: Letter of Support for the Municipal Empowerment Act 7:25pm
4.Discussion: Worthen Road School Safety Zone - This Item will be rescheduled to a
future agenda
5.Approve: Level 3 Electric Vehicle Charging Rates for NStar Lot 7:40pm
ADJOURN
1.Anticipated Adjournment 7:45pm
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An Act Relative to Extending Certain State of Emergency
Accommodations: https://www.mass.gov/the-open-meeting-law
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Select Board will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025 at
6:30pm via hybrid participation.
Hearing Assistance Devices Available on Request
All agenda time and the order of items are approximate and
subject to change.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining
(LMEA, LMMA, Fire, Crossing Guard, Police Superior)
PRESENTER:
Board Discussion
ITEM
NUMBER:
E.1
SUMMARY:
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Category: Discussion
Move that the Select Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to To discuss strategy with respect
to collective bargaining for the Lexington Municipal Employees Association, Lexington Municipal Management
Association, Fire Department, Crossing Guard and the Police Superior Unions, and to reconvene in Open
Session. Further, as Chair, I declare that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the
bargaining and litigating position of the Town.
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Select Board Member Announcements and Liaison Reports
PRESENTER:
ITEM
NUMBER:
LR.1
SUMMARY:
Under this item, Select Board Members can provide verbal updates, make announcements, as well as comment
on any additional points or concerns.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
FOLLOW-UP:
Select Board Office
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Town Manager Weekly Update
PRESENTER:
Steve Bartha, Town Manager
ITEM
NUMBER:
TM.1
SUMMARY:
Under this item, the Town Manager can provide verbal updates, make announcements, as well as comment on
any additional points or concerns.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve: 2025 Limousine License Renewals
PRESENTER:
Doug Lucente, Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
C.1
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-Making
The Select Board is being asked to approve the 2025 Annual Limousine License renewals. The Select Board
Office is in receipt of all required documentation, favorable inspection reports from the Lexington Police
Department and departmental reviews with sign-offs for the renewals of the following businesses holding
a Limousine License:
LIMOUSINE
Boyadjian Limousine Service - 447 Lowell Street (2 vehicles)
D&O Limo LLC d/b/a D&O Limo - 3402 Main Campus Drive (1 vehicle)
SUGGESTED MOTION:
To approve the 2025 Annual Limousine License renewals for the following businesses:
LIMOUSINE
Boyadjian Limousine Service - 447 Lowell Street (2 vehicles)
D&O Limo LLC d/b/a D&O Limo - 3402 Main Campus Drive (1 vehicle)
Move to approve the consent.
FOLLOW-UP:
Select Board Office.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve: New Limousine License Application
PRESENTER:
Doug Lucente, Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
C.2
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-Making
Fusco Enterprises, LLC, doing business as Backbay Sedan Services, has requested approval of a new
Limousine License for one vehicle. The applicant, Peter Fusco, has submitted all required paperwork. The
license covers a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban, garaged at 37 Woburn Street, and operating within the Metrowest
area.
All relevant department reviews have been completed and there are no objections.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
To approve the application and issue one (1) Limousine License to Backbay Sedan Services, operated by
Fusco Enterprises, LLC.
Move to approve the consent.
FOLLOW-UP:
Select Board Office.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Backbay Sedan Services - Limo Application Backup Material
Town of Lexington, MA
SBLM-25-1
Limousine License
Status: Active
Submitted On: 3/10/2025
Primary Location
37 WOBURN ST
Lexington, MA 02420
Owner
FUSCO PETER M & FUSCO
ARGELIA I
37 WOBURN ST LEXINGTON, MA
02420
Applicant
peter Fusco
617-
backbaysedan@rcn.com
37 woburn street
lexington, MA 02420
License Info
SBLM-25-1
https://lexingtonma.workflow.opengov.com/#/explore/records/102334/details 1/4
Corporate Name*
Fusco Enterprises, LLC
Are you operating under a D/B/A?*
Yes
D/B/A*
Backbay Sedan Services
Is the owner different than the applicant?*
No
On-Site Manager Name*
Peter Fusco
On-Site Manager Primary Email*
backbaysedan@rcn.com
On-Site Manager Primary Phone Number*
617-
Number of Vehicles*
1
Routes*
Metrowest
Information on Each Vehicle
If you have more than one vehicle, click "Add New" to enter the information for
each vehicle.
Make*
Chevrolet
Model*
Suburban
4/15/25, 2:16 PM SBLM-25-1
https://lexingtonma.workflow.opengov.com/#/explore/records/102334/details 2/4
Year*
2018
Livery License Plate Number*
LVA5333
Vehicle Identification Number*
I
Where Vehicle Garaged*
37 Woburn Street
Authorized Signature
Applicant's Signature*
Peter Fusco
Mar 10, 2025
Workers Compensation Affidavit
Business/Organization Name*
Backbay Sedan
Address*
37 Woburn Street
City*
Lexington
State*
MA
Zip Code*
02421
Telephone*
617
Business Type*
Other
Explain Other Business Type*
Limo
SBLM-25-1
https://lexingtonma.workflow.opengov.com/#/explore/records/102334/details 3/4
Are you an employer? Select the appropriate option*
I am a sole proprietor or partnership and
have no employees working for me in
any capacity. (No Workers
Compensation Insurance required)
Failure to secure coverage as required under MGL c. 152 25A is a criminal violation
punishable by a fine up to $1,500 and/or one year imprisionment, as well as civil
penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine of up to $250 a day against
the violator. A copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of
Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification.
I do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of
perjury that the information provided is true and
correct.*
Peter Fusco
Mar 10, 2025
SBLM-25-1
https://lexingtonma.workflow.opengov.com/#/explore/records/102334/details 4/4
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve: One-Day Liquor License - Tapped Beer Trucks, 60 Westview Street
PRESENTER:
Doug Lucente, Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
C.3
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-Making
Tapped Beer Trucks has submitted a request for three One-Day Liquor Licenses to serve beer and wine at a
series of corporate events for employees of the Crosby Property offices, to be held at 60 Westview Street.
The events will take place on the following dates:
May 8, 2025 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm
July 24, 2025 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm
September 4, 2025 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The request has been reviewed by the Department of Public Works, Police Department and Fire Department
with no concerns.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
To approve three One-Day Liquor Licenses for Tapped Beer Trucks to serve beer and wine at 60 Westview
Street on May 8, July 24, and September 4, 2025, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, in accordance with all applicable
laws and regulations.
Move to approve consent.
FOLLOW-UP:
Select Board Office.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve: One-Day Liquor License - Craft Food Halls - 0 Depot Square
PRESENTER:
Doug Lucente, Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
C.4
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-Making
Craft Food Halls - Revolution Hall is requesting a One-Day Liquor License to serve beer and wine at Emery
Park during Discovery Day on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The license would support a
designated beer garden as part of the public event.
The request has been reviewed by the Department of Public Works, Police Department, and Fire Department
with no concerns.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
To approve a One-Day Liquor License for Craft Food Halls – Revolution Hall to serve beer and wine at
Emery Park, 0 Depot Square, on May 24, 2025, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, in accordance with all applicable
laws and regulations.
Move to approve consent.
FOLLOW-UP:
Select Board Office.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Beer Garden Map Backup Material
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve: One-Day Liquor Licenses - Monroe Center for the Arts - 1403 Massachusetts Ave
PRESENTER:
Doug Lucente, Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
C.5
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-Making
The Munroe Center for the Arts is requesting two One-Day Liquor Licenses to serve beer and wine at 1403
Massachusetts Avenue for the following events:
Seasonal Suites, Tap and Jazz – Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Creative Connections, Social Event – Friday, May 9, 2025
The request has been reviewed by the Department of Public Works, Police Department and Fire Department
with no concerns.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
To approve two One-Day Liquor Licenses for the Munroe Center for the Arts to serve beer and wine at 1403
Massachusetts Avenue for the Seasonal Suites, Tap and Jazz Event on May 7, 2025, and for the Creative
Connections, Social Event on May 9, 2025.
Move to approve the consent.
FOLLOW-UP:
Select Board Office.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Monroe Center Event Map Backup Material
GROUND FLOORMIDDLE FLOORTOP FLOORMUNROE CENTER for the ARTS
1403 Massachusetts Avenue
781.862.6040
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206
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200
201 203
216
301 303
304
300
310 312 316
318
320
322
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224
313
215
111
MCA
OFFICE3173rd
FlOOR
2nd
FlOOR
1st
FlOOR
Maintenance Boiler
Room
MASS. AVE.
Seasonal Suites Gallery Reception
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve: Entertainment License - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
PRESENTER:
Doug Lucente, Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
C.6
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-making
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is requesting an Entertainment License in connection with the 28th Annual
MA CF Cycle for Life, a fundraising cycling event scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 7:00 AM to
3:00 PM. The event will take place at Revolution Hall, 3 Maguire Road.
The license would allow for music with a disc jockey during the event. The applicant has designated Theresa
Waite as the on-site manager.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to approve an Entertainment License for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for the 28th Annual Cystic
Fibrosis Cycle for Life, to allow for a disc jockey at Revolution Hall, 3 Maguire Road, on October 4, 2025,
from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, contingent upon compliance with all Town regulations.
FOLLOW-UP:
Select Board Office.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Cycle for Life Event Layout Cover Memo
CRAFT FOOD HALLS - REVOLUTION HALL
SHUFFLE BOARDPINGPONGBAR
KITCHENDJ
Registration
StartTeam Tents
MA Cycle for Life Outdoor Layout
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve: Entertainment License - Bhakti Center
PRESENTER:
Doug Lucente, Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
C.7
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-Making
The Bhakti Center is requesting an Entertainment License for the Festival of Colors, scheduled for Saturday,
June 14, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Hastings Park. Entertainment for the event will include live
performances and recorded music. The on-site manager for the event will be Raj Heda.
The applicant has already obtained a Special Event Permit from the Town Manager’s Office, and the event has
been reviewed by all relevant Town departments. No concerns or objections were raised.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
To approve an Entertainment License for the Bhakti Center to host the Festival of Colors on Saturday, June
14, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with live performances and recorded music at Hastings Park.
Move to approve consent.
FOLLOW-UP:
Select Board Office.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Festival of Colors Site Plan Backup Material
Fesfival of Colors Site Plan
• Locafion of the event on the property – Hasfings Park, Massachusefts, Lexington, MA 02421
• Features and Aftracfions – 15-16 Dance performances from different cultures
• Parficipafion Circulafion – Lexington
• Proposed parking including overflow – Close by streets
• Proposed road closures - No
• Locafion of trash receptacles and/or dumpsters – A few places on the ground
• Accessible routes for disabled – At the entrance
• Locafion, size and number of any tents, trailers, or temporary structures – 4 tents at the
entrance
• Locafion, size and descripfion of any signage or banners – 8X10
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Accept: Select Board Committee Resignation
PRESENTER:
Doug Lucente, Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
C.8
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-Making
Resignation:
Transportation Advisory Committee
The Select Board is being asked to accept the resignation of Daniel Asta from the Transportation Advisory
Committee effective immediately.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
To accept the resignation of Daniel Asta from the Transportation Advisory Committee effective immediately.
Move to approve the consent.
FOLLOW-UP:
Select Board Office.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve and Sign: Proclamation
PRESENTER:
Doug Lucente, Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
C.9
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-Making
The Recreation Committee is requesting that the Select Board approve and sign a proclamation recognizing the
month of July as Park and Recreation Month in the Town of Lexington. This is the third annual request for
this proclamation.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
To approve and sign a proclamation recognizing the month of July as Park and Recreation Month.
Move to approve the consent.
FOLLOW-UP:
Select Board Office.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
04282025 Park and Recreation Month Proclamation Backup Material
Town of Lexington, Massachusetts
SELECT BOARD OFFICE
Proclamation
Whereas: parks and recreation is an integral part of communities throughout this country,
including the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts; and
Whereas: parks and recreation promotes health and wellness, improving the physical and
mental health of people who live near parks; and
Whereas: parks and recreation encourages physical activities by providing space for popular
sports, hiking trails, swimming pool and many other activities designed to promote
active lifestyle; and
Whereas: parks and recreation is a leading provider of healthy meals, nutrition services and
education; and
Whereas: parks and recreation programming and education activities, such as out-of-school
time programming, youth sports and environmental education, are critical to
childhood development; and
Whereas: parks and recreation increases a community’s economic prosperity through increased
property values, expansion of the local tax base, increased tourism, the attraction and
retention of businesses, and crime reduction; and
Whereas: parks and recreation is fundamental to the environmental well-being of our community;
and
Whereas: parks and recreation is essential and adaptable infrastructure that makes our communities
resilient in the face of natural disasters and climate change; and
Whereas: our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our community
and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate
outdoors; and
Whereas: the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Park and Recreation
Month; and
Whereas: the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts recognized the benefits derived from parks
and recreation resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE SELECT BOARD of the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts, do
hereby proclaim the month of July as
Park and Recreation Month
in the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands and caused the seal of Lexington to be affixed
herewith on the 28th of April, 2025.
DOUGLAS M. LUCENTE, CHAIR JILL I. HAI
JOSEPH N. PATO MARK D. SANDEEN
VINEETA A. KUMAR
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve: Select Board Minutes
PRESENTER:
Doug Lucente, Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
C.10
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision Making
The Select Board is being asked to approve the following set of minutes:
March 10, 2025 Select Board
March 17, 2025 Select Board
March 24, 2025 Select Board
March 26, 2025 Select Board
April 2, 2025 Select Board
April 7, 2025 Select Board
SUGGESTED MOTION:
To approve and release the following minutes:
March 10, 2025 Select Board
March 17, 2025 Select Board
March 24, 2025 Select Board
March 26, 2025 Select Board
April 2, 2025 Select Board
April 7, 2025 Select Board
Move to approve the consent agenda
FOLLOW-UP:
Select Board Office.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
DRAFT 03102025 Select Board Minutes Backup Material
DRAFT 03172025 Select Board Minutes Backup Material
DRAFT 03242025 Select Board Minutes Backup Material
DRAFT 03262025 Select Board Minutes Backup Material
DRAFT 04022025 Select Board Minutes Backup Material
DRAFT 04072025 Select Board Minutes Backup Material
SELECT BOARD MEETING
Monday, March 10, 2025
A meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 6:30p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025, via
a hybrid meeting platform. Mr. Lucente, Chair; Mr. Pato, Mr. Sandeen, Ms. Kumar, and Ms. Hai, were
present, as well as Mr. Bartha, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell, Deputy Town Manager; and Ms. Katzenback,
Executive Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None at this time.
SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS
1. Select Board Member Announcements and Liaison Reports
Mr. Lucente welcomed Vineeta Kumar to the Select Board. He noted that the deadline for the gas leaf
blower ban is coming up for landscapers to comply with this week. Some have asked about a waiver from
this requirement and there has been discussion regarding Staff about this process.
Mr. Pato stated that the MSBA has formally accepted Lexington into the next phase of their process, the
schematic design phase, for replacing the existing school and completing a renovation and addition to the
existing field house. The Town will now be proceeding to a full schematic design and a budget allocation
by the MSBA later this summer.
Ms. Hai noted that the Town has heard from its sister city delegation in Antony, France. There will be 30
people joining the Town from Antony for the 250th Celebration. Anyone interested in the hospitality,
transportation, etc., for these visitors can contact the Town.
Ms. Kumar thanked everyone for their warm welcome to the Board.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
1. Town Manager Weekly Update
Mr. Bartha stated that there was a Women Leading Government event held in Wrentham last week, with
more than 200 people in attendance. He noted that Ms. Axtell co-chairs the committee through the MMA
and congratulated her for her role in the event.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve: Battle Green Use Request - Lexington Semiquincentennial Commission - Filming of
CBS Segment
Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 3:00 - 8:00pm
To approve the request from the Lexington Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250) to use the Battle
Green on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm for the purpose of filming a segment for
CBS Sunday Morning on the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, as outlined in their permit
request.
2. Amend: Battle Green Use Request - William Diamond Junior Fife and Drum Corps - Lexington
Muster Parade
Amend Lexington Muster Parade Battle Green Request - Saturday, May 3, 2025
To amend the William Diamond Junior Fife and Drum Corps Battle Green Permit to include the
Lexington Minute Men’s volley at the start of the Lexington Muster Parade on May 3, 2025, in
accordance with historical tradition and safety protocols.
3. Approve: Parade and Massachusetts Avenue Road Closure Request – Lexington Little League
Annual Little League Parade - Saturday, May 3, 2025
To approve the Lexington Little League request for the Annual Little League Parade and the road closures
request for Massachusetts Avenue from Muzzey Field to Muzzey Street and then Muzzey Street to
Lexington High School be closed to all but resident emergency traffic from 8:30am on Saturday, May 3,
2025 to no later than 11:00am for the Annual Little League Parade as outlined in their letter dated
February 6, 2025, subject to working out the details with Town Departments.
DOCUMENTS: LLL Parade Request 2025_Redacted
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent
Agenda.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Vote on Means of Publication
Mr. Lucente explained that, with the passage of House Bill 4560 (Print-Free Digital Legal Notices in
Lexington) in January 2025, Staff began reviewing various new options available the Town as a result of
the law and is looking for the Board as to vote on proposed recommendations for implementation.
Jonas Miller, Director of Communications, explained that the proposal is to utilize the existing method of
posting, such that a board/committee/entity provides the Town Clerk's Office with a public hearing notice
to be posted through the Town’s website platform. In addition to that process, the notice will be flagged
as a public hearing notice on the back end of the website, allowing it to appear directly on the home page.
For a second means of publication, LexMedia and the Lex Observer are willing to share notices on their
websites.
Mr. Lucente suggested that the Town website be used as the primary location for legal notices, with
secondary locations being the Lexington Minuteman print publication, LexMedia, and the Lexington
Observer, with an effective date of March 31, 2025.
Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, noted that the Town website calendars can be very confusing for the
public. She asked if this could be made clearer. Mr. Miller stated that this is good feedback which will be
taken into account.
Pamela Lyons, 51 Grant Street, suggested that the website mention upcoming public projects in order for
people to more easily follow the process.
Charles Hornig, 18 Bacon Street, asked if it is possible for the Town to go print-free for notices. Mr.
Lucente stated that there is an option to use one publication with a primary means of notification through
the Town website. Other alternatives are also proposed to be provided.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to set the Town of
Lexington website, https://www.lexingtonma.gov, as the primary means for publication of legal notices,
with secondary options including the Lexington Minuteman newspaper, LexMedia and Lexington
Observer, https://lexobserver.org, as other legal notice publications, with an effective date of March 31,
2025, and with a legal notice going out from the Town to the existing print publication for an advanced
warning to individuals regarding the change.
DOCUMENTS: Means of Publications proposal, Session Law -Acts of 2024Chapter 352
2. Proclamation Request - Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day
Mr. Lucente explained that the fourth Thursday of March each year has been recognized by many as
Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day and observed as a day to honor the Tuskegee Airmen who risked
their safety to fly dangerous missions during World War II. Sean Osborne, a US Air Force veteran and
member of the New England Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., is respectfully requesting the Select
Board to approve and sign a proclamation for the fourth Thursday of March each year to be recognized as
Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the proclamation
for the fourth Thursday of March each year to be recognized as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day
DOCUMENTS: 2025 Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day Proclamation
3. Proclamation Request - Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Day
Mr. Lucente explained that on Sunday, April 13, 2025, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library will
kick off its 50th anniversary celebration and rededication. This event will feature a rededication of the
museum as well as the opportunity to see “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington”
and “Looking Back, Moving Forward: 50 Years of Collecting.” This event launches a year of celebratory
anniversary programming, including gallery talks, engaging lectures, and new exhibitions. Scottish Rite
respectfully requests Select Board approval of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Day
Proclamation for this celebration.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the proclamation
of Sunday, April 13, 2025, as Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Day
DOCUMENTS: 2025 Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Day Proclamation
4. Presentation - 2025 ATM Warrant Article 23 - Dispose 116 Vine Street
Carol Kowalski, Assistant Town Manager for Land Use, Housing and Development, explained that the
Town purchased 30,000 s.f. of land on Vine Street in 2009 for Community Housing. In 2022, Special
Town Meeting authorized the Town to petition the State legislature to allow LexHAB to become an
independent non-profit housing development corporation, instead of an agency of the Town. That
legislation took effect in September 2024. In order for the Town to have housing developed on the Town-
owned land, the Town has to procure a development partner. Town Meeting authorization is required
prior to the Town starting a procurement process to procure a developer. This commitment would be
made by issuing a request for proposal (RFP). LexHAB would compete with other interested affordable
housing developers for this public procurement opportunity. Without Town Meeting’s authorization, the
objective of Town Meeting’s 2009 purchase will be further delayed No housing can be developed without
Town Meeting authorization.
Mr. Lucente stated that he would like to know the Affordable Housing Trust’s feedback, role, and
capacity in this process. The proposal seems to be a shift in the previous strategy. He would like to see a
draft RFP for this item. Ms. Kowalski stated that the Affordable Housing Trust does not currently have a
role in this property. Mr. Lucente noted that LexHAB could bid on and be awarded the RFP, with funding
to come from the Affordable Housing Trust.
Harry Hemond, 104 Vine Street, expressed concern that disposal of this property may be a premature
activity. There needs to be clear, transparent discussion between all of the stakeholders. Once the property
is disposed of, the Town will lose a level of control prematurely.
Petar Litchev, 121 Vine Street, expressed concern with the safety of this property for the proposed use.
Becky Chambers, 92 Vine Street, stated that the existing street is very dangerous. One or two units of
housing could be acceptable on this site.
Pamela Lyons, 51 Grant Street, noted that the Article mentions that, if an RFP goes out, it will include the
recommendation of the 2011 report and the 2021 EPA report. Both of those reports recommended a
maximum of six units. A sidewalk is not possible on this road, and it needs to be clear that this will not be
forthcoming.
Elaine Tung, chair of the Affordable Housing Trust, stated that the number of projected proposals that
might come in front of the Affordable Housing Trust, far exceeds what it anticipates in CPA funds. CPA
funds are extremely limited and are controlled by the Community Preservation Committee. The Trust
continues to consider funding buy downs of MBTA multifamily market rate units to affordable units and
other projects. It will consider any proposal that comes before it but has limited funding available.
Jay Luker, Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member and member of the Transportation Advisory Committee,
acknowledged concerns of the neighbors regarding the existing street safety but noted that six units of
housing for this site would likely not generate a significant number of trips per day to significantly add to
traffic. The safety of the road should be able to be addressed along with building affordable housing.
Betsy Weiss, Town Meeting Member and chair of the CPC in 2009, stated that she was one of the
proponents for setting aside 30,000 s.f. out of 14.2 acres, which was conservation land. She advocated for
eight units of housing on this site, but the committee, at that time, only supported six. This is a narrow
street, but affordable housing is needed in Town. It has been 16 years since this process began; it is time
for it to move forward.
Sarah Morrison, Executive Director of LexHAB, expressed LexHAB’s commitment to apply to the RFP
and to utilize the plans that were developed. There is an incredibly serious housing crisis, and it is
important to honor the commitment for this property to develop 100% affordable housing.
Wendy Manz, Precinct 4 Town Meeting Member and member of the Lexington Housing Partnership,
stated that she was also on the Task Force in 2009. Six units was recommended in order to best be
accommodated by the neighborhood. The safety of the street is a genuine concern; however, a large house
was recently built along the street. It is time to move forward with the modest number of housing units
proposed.
Tom Shiple, 18 Phinney Road, stated that the width of the right of way on Vine Street is actually 40’,
which is the same as the street that he lives on, which is quite a safe street. There seems to be enough
right of way for the Town to consider making some improvements.
Kunal Botla, chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee, stated that this is a prime property in Town
for affordable housing. The property is close to Woburn Street, which has a sidewalk and infrastructure to
be able to access the Town center and its resources. This is a great opportunity to develop affordable
housing close to Town center.
Mr. Lucente stated that he would be more comfortable moving forward with the original proposed for six
units. He would like to know more about mitigating for site coverage and the number of units in the
process.
DOCUMENTS: Vine St slides, Art 23 vine st motion, Art 23 memo
5. Discussion - 2025 ATM Warrant Article 10H - Harrington Athletic Fields and Article 16E -
Central Administration Building Demolition
Carolyn Kosnoff, Assistant Town Manager for Finance, explained that two FY2026 Capital budget
requests have dependencies that will need to be met to before moving forward, Article 16E - Central
Administration Demolition and Article 10H - Harrington Athletic Fields.
As identified and discussed in the Town's capital planning process, the current Central Administration
Office for the School Department located in the Old Harrington School building at 146 Maple Street is
rated an "F". The Town's plan has been to move Central Admin to a temporary space at 173 Bedford
Street, demolish the Old Harrington building, and repurpose the site at 146 Maple St. with new athletic
fields managed by the Recreation Department.
New permanent space for Central Administration is being incorporated into the "Bloom" design for the
new Lexington High School. A request for funding the new Lexington High School is expected at a
Special Town Meeting in Fall 2025, and funding will be contingent on a successful Proposition 2 1/2 debt
exclusion referendum in late 2025.
Staff would like guidance from the Board on whether or not to make the Town Meeting motion for $3.5M
to fund demolition of the Central Admin/Old Harrington building contingent upon successful funding and
debt exclusion votes later this calendar year.
In considering this contingency there are some key points to note:
The previously approved $6M renovation of temporary space at 173 Bedford St. is underway,
and the Central Admin staff and operations are expected to move to 173 Bedford St in the
Fall of 2025, regardless of the LHS outcome described above.
Funding for demolition of Old Harrington is time sensitive and is part of a greater plan to
create new athletic fields. New fields at 146 Maple St. will address a longtime shortage of
field hours and is expected to relieve some lost field space at the Center field complex as
LHS is being reconstructed.
The Town expects to receive favorable pricing if the demolition work is completed in the
winter/outside construction season.
The funding source for demolition is General Fund unreserved fund balance (Free Cash)
which must be appropriated before June 30. If this date passes, Free Cash will not be
available for appropriation until after the FY2025 certification by DOR, i.e. the next Annual
Town Meeting.
If the Town wanted to re-inhabit the Old Harrington building, it will need significant capital
investment first, including roof, windows, mechanicals systems, etc. which is estimated to
cost $20M+.
If demolition is not approved either directly or by failed contingency, Town staff expect the
building would be mothballed until new plans for programming and funding are developed.
The second item, Article 10H for Harrington Athletic Fields is practically contingent, not just by policy.
This funding request of $1.197M is for continued design, engineering and construction documents, as
well as preliminary site work for a new field complex at 146 Maple St. While some of the funding under
this request will be used to advance design, the Town could not move forward with site work or field
construction if the Old Harrington building were not demolished. This appropriation of $1.197M from
CPA funds is known to be a partial funding request, and a construction contract could not be awarded
until the remainder of the funding to construct fields is secured (expected for the 2026 Annual Town
Meeting).
Melissa Battite, Director of Recreation and Community Programs, explained that there has been a field
shortage in Town well beyond the High School project. Bringing on additional fields has been a goal of
the Town for a long time. Keeping Center fields 1, 2 and 7 online is allowing some existing programs to
be moved to Town facilities and allowing amenities at Center to be moved to other parks in order to
maintain level service for community programs.
Mr. Lucente stated that there seems to be a majority of the Board that does not want to make the
demolition portion contingent on a vote, while leaving the construction of the fields portion as contingent.
Ms. Kosnoff noted that a motion for the proposed $1.197M could be crafted to allow for the completion
of public outreach and design, creation of construction documents, any engineering work required, and
potentially preliminary site work. Mr. Lucente stated that he would like to see the draft motion.
Olga Guttag, 273 Emerson Road, stated that even if the Article passes, the current zoning will allow
population growth for 4,000-5,000 units. That many new residents could lead to be a need for more
school spaces, and the Town is extremely short of building lots for new schools. Though the Old
Harrington building cannot be used as a regular school, it could be a lesser expensive space for the Town
to bring to code and use for some educational space and office space. She urged the Board to hold onto
the building, not destroy it and consider what it would cost to bring it up to code. If it is renovated and the
Town does not have an immediate need for it, it could be rented.
Lisa Rhodes, 482 Marrett Road, reminded the Board of their responsibility to all of the residents of Town.
She noted that Harrington was previously promised as fields to Recreation. Recreation is still at a dearth
for fields and looking for available places for all residents to be able to participate.
Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, urged the Board not to appropriate any funding at this time, as the
fields do not currently seem to be needed. The proposed process is not one that the Town currently
undertakes. It needs to be clear what will be funded with the money.
The Board took a five minute recess until 8:52pm.
6. Discussion - Select Board Report to 2025 Annual Town Meeting
The Board reviewed the draft Select Board Report for 2025 Annual Town Meeting and determined which
topics would be broached. The Board discussed topics such as the High School project, the Town
Manager transition, the 250th celebration, affordable housing, and an economic update.
DOCUMENTS: List of topics in the 2024 Select Board Report to Town Meeting, Copy of Select Board
Report to 2024 Annual Town Meeting, Copy of Select Board Report in the FY 2024 Town Report
7. Presentation - 2025 ATM Warrant Zoning Articles
Article 29 Amend Zoning Bylaw – Bicycle Parking Facilities
Article 30 Amend Zoning Bylaw - Inclusionary Housing for Special Residential
Developments
Article 31 Amend Zoning Bylaw - National Flood Insurance (NFI) District
Article 32 Amend Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map - Technical Corrections
Article 33 Amend Zoning Bylaw- Section 3.2.1 - Clarify Language
Article 34 Amend Zoning Bylaw - Section 7.5 - MBTA Zoning
Abby McCabe, Planning Director, explained that Article 29 is to refer the proposed update to the Town’s
bike parking requirements back to the Planning Board for further work. Article 30 is to amend the
Inclusionary Housing section for Special Residential Developments. The proposed improvements deal
with how to calculate the required affordable units/inclusionary dwelling units. The purpose of this
Article is to base the required inclusionary gross floor area (GFA) on actual market rate units.
Mr. Sandeen stated that he agrees with the intent of the Article 30, but would like to see a change to the
language of the article by crossing out the words other than inclusionary dwelling units, to make it be
based on 15% of the gross floor area. This would make the intent clear that the intent is 15% of the gross
floor area of a project be inclusionary
Ms. McCabe explained that Article 31 amends Section 7.1 of the zoning bylaw, which deals with the
National Flood Insurance District. FEMA updated their maps which will go into effect on July 8th.
Communities that wish to remain in the Flood Insurance Program need to update all of their documents.
Ms. McCabe explained that Article 32 is an annual housekeeping Article to deal with necessary technical
corrections. Article 33 deals with clarifications in the Accessory Use section of the zoning bylaw. She
noted that Town Counsel has reviewed all of the proposed Articles and is comfortable with them.
Mr. Lucente asked that Article 34 be discussed in conjunction with Special Town Meeting Warrant
Article 2.
DOCUMENTS: Art 29 bicycle motion (Refer PB), Art 30 inclusionary housing presentation, Art 33
accessory presentation, PB zoning article overview (Art 29-33), PB Zoning Amendment language-
motions draft Art 29-33
8. Presentation - Special Town Meeting 2025-1 Warrant Article 2 - Amend Zoning Bylaw - Section
7.5 - MBTA Zoning
Dawn McKenna and Carol Sacerdote presented the proposed Article 2 and recent amendments made to
the language.
Ms. McCabe noted that any change to the zoning will require a rerun of the economic feasibility study to
ensure the 15%.
Mr. Lucente noted the importance of being able to clearly explain this proposal to the entire community.
Any updates to make the language clear should be considered.
It was noted that additional information on Article 34 will be discussed at a future time.
DOCUMENTS: Working DRAFT STM Article 2 Zoning Motion as of 03-09-2025_Rev3, updated draft
3.10 445pm
12. Joint Statement on Zoning Proposals – The Board addressed this item at this time.
The Board reviewed the draft joint statement from the proponents and Planning Board.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to sign onto the joint
statement.
DOCUMENTS: Joint Public Statement from the Lexington Planning Board and Proponents of Special
Town Meeting 2025-1 Article 2
9. Discussion - 2025 Annual Town Meeting - Select Board Article Discussion and Positions
Proposed 2025 ATM Consent Agenda
The Board reviewed its positions on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Articles.
Articles 3 and 4 – Ms. Kumar is a yes
Article 7 – all Board members are yeses
Article 10 – Ms. Kumar is a wait
Article 12 – all Board members are yeses
Article 13 – all Board members are yeses
Article 14 – all Board members are yeses
Article 20 being Indefinitely postponed – all Board members are yeses
Article 21 being Indefinitely postponed – all Board members are yeses
Article 22 – Ms. Kumar is a yes
Article 23 – Ms. Kumar is a wait
Article 24 – Ms. Kumar is a yes
Article 25 – Ms. Kumar is a wait
Article 26 – Ms. Kumar and Mr. Sandeen are yeses
Article 27 – Ms. Kumar is a yes
Article 28 – Ms. Kumar is a wait
Article 29 – all Board members are yeses
Article 30 – Ms. Kumar, Mr. Lucente, and Mr. Sandeen are waits; Mr. Pato and Ms. Hai are yeses
Article 31 – all Board members are yeses
Article 32 – all Board members are yeses
Article 33 – all Board members are yeses
Article 34 – all Board members are waits
DOCUMENTS: Art 5 enterprise funds motion, Art 6 amend fy 25 budget motion, Art 7 sustainabiility
motion, Art 9 revolving funds motion, Art 11 rec capital motion, Art 13 water motion, Art 14 wastewater
motion, Art 17 opeb motion, Art 20 unpaid bills ip, Art 21 cap improvements ip, Art 25 Amend TM
Bylaws. Motion, Proposed 2025 Consent Agenda Review -ATM, Select Board Working Document -
Positions 2025 ATM
10. Discussion - Special Town Meeting 2025-1 - Select Board Article Discussion and Positions
The Board reviewed its positions on the Special Town Meeting 2025-1.
Article 2 – Mr. Pato, Ms. Kumar, and Mr. Lucente are yeses, Ms. Hai and Mr. Sandeen are waits
11. Review FY25 Goals and Discuss FY26 Goal Setting Process
Mr. Bartha reviewed a draft set of goals for the Board. The Board agreed to continue discussion on this
topic at future meetings.
DOCUMENTS: Goals
ADJOURN
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn at 10:25pm.
A true record; Attest:
Kristan Patenaude
Recording Secretary
SELECT BOARD MEETING
Monday, March 17, 2025
A meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 6:00p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, via
a hybrid meeting platform. Mr. Lucente, Chair; Mr. Pato, Ms. Kumar, and Ms. Hai, were present, as well
as Mr. Bartha, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell, Deputy Town Manager; and Ms. Katzenback, Executive
Clerk.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve and Sign Proclamation
National Public Health Week
To approve and sign a proclamation to recognize National Public Health Week from April 7, 2025, to
April 13, 2025.
DOCUMENTS: 2025 Public Health Week
2. Accept Select Board Committee Resignation
Lexington Council for the Arts - Ashley Rooney
To accept the resignation of Ashley Rooney from the Lexington Council for the Arts effective
immediately.
DOCUMENTS: 2025.03.10 Ashley Rooney Resignation - Council for Arts
3. Approve Request for Event Signs on Minuteman Bikeway - Estabrook School PTO
Run of the Mill 5k & Jim Banks Kids Fun Run Registration
To approve the Estabrook School PTO's placement of two signs on either end of the Lexington Center
portion of the Minuteman Bikeway for the purpose of advertising the registration for their upcoming
event called Run of the Mill 5k & Jim Banks Kids Fun Run on Sunday, May 18, 2025 starting at 9:30am
and to further require that the two signs be removed immediately from the Bikeway following the
conclusion of the event.
DOCUMENTS: Estabrook Sign 2025
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the Consent
Agenda.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Discussion and Potential Vote - Request for Street Lights on Walnut Street
Dave Pinsonneault, Director of Public Works, explained that this is a request to install six streetlights on
Walnut Street. The lights will be evenly spaced, from Concord Ave to Potter Pond, and Potter Pond to the
Town line. This request was vetted through the Traffic Safety Group, the Police Department, and the
consultant.
Mr. Lucente asked about public outreach to those neighboring these proposed lights. Mr. Pinsonneault
stated that the consultant’s spokesperson has been in contact with the community. Once the equipment is
ready to install, there will be additional communication with anyone who may be impacted. The LEDs
should be very focused and will contain glare shields.
Frank Smith, 7 Potter Pond, stated that fixing the safety along Walnut Street is a good idea, but there are
several homes that may be impacted by this. He asked that those on Potter Pond who live directly on
Walnut Street also be contacted.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the installation of
six streetlights along Walnut Street, per the request from the DPW.
DOCUMENTS: Memo, Map
2. Discussion - Special Town Meeting 2025-1 Select Board Article Discussion and Positions
Mr. Lucente explained that, since the last meeting, there have been ever several meetings of committees,
and there is now a proposed amendment which seeks to include Lexington Center into the proposed
zoning changes. The amendment would include Lexington Center in the zoning that allows MBTA
housing. He read a statement from Mr. Sandeen that he would support passage of the main motion of
Article 2 based on the compromise language agreed to by the proponents and the Planning Board. Mr.
Sandeen’s statement is that he would support Article 2 regardless of whether the Manz Amendment
passes, but that he is a wait on the Manz Amendment itself.
Ms. Hai stated that she is a ‘yes’ on the main motion for Article 2. She is also in favor of the Manz
Amendment.
Mr. Pato stated that he is a ‘wait’ on the proposed amendment but will support the main motion, even if it
is amended.
Ms. Kumar stated that she is a ‘wait’ as she would like to hear from the community but is leaning towards
supporting the amendment.
Mr. Lucente stated that he is against the amendment. He has seen projects coming forward that will be
built. Increasing the Town’s housing stock by 10%-20% in a short period of time and will create stress on
the Town. He believes that vibrancy comes from those who live in Lexington or live elsewhere and visit
the Center.
Alan Levine, 54 Reed Street and member of the proponent’s team, asked that the Board wait to take
positions on this until the proponent’s team makes a report on the floor. The team is unanimously
opposed to the amendment. One key point deals with vibrancy. Adding the Center on top of everything
else, ignores what is going on in the rest of the Town, and is not a good idea.
Jerry Michelson, Center Committee, stated that the Committee voted 6-1 to leave the Center as is.
Keeping the MFO as is, and voting in favor of the amendment, is not contrary to Article Two’s intention
to slow the pace of development, due to the complexities of what it means to build in Lexington Center.
What exists under the MFO is appropriate, at 52’, four stories. There will likely not be development under
that.
Article 2 Main Motion - Ms. Hai, Mr. Lucente, Mr. Pato and Ms. Kumar were yeses
Article 2 Manz Amendment - Ms. Hai was a yes; Mr. Lucente was against; Mr. Pato and Ms. Kumar were
waits.
DOCUMENTS: Art 2 motion Art 2 amendment., Art 2 PB report.
3. 2025 Annual Town Meeting - Select Board Article Presenters, Discussion and Positions
Proposed 2025 ATM Consent Agenda
The Board reviewed its positions on the Articles.
Article 10 Mr. Lucente and Ms. Kumar were yeses
Article 12 All Board members present were yeses
Article 15 All Board members present were yeses
Article 16 All Board members present were yeses
Article 17 All Board members present were yeses
Article 18 All Board members present were yeses
Article 19 All Board members present were yeses
Article 28 Ms. Hai was a yes
Article 30 Ms. Kumar was a yes
Ms. Axtell noted that the Appropriation Committee and CEC agreed to add Articles 8 and 29. They are in
full support of the proposed Consent Agenda.
DOCUMENTS: Art 10 CPC motion, Art 12 municipal capital motion, Art 15 school projects motion, Art
16 facilities capital motion, Art 17 opeb motion, Art 18 rescind prior borrowing motion, Art 19 to/from
stabilization funds motion, Proposed Consent agenda 2025, Select Board Working Document - Positions
2025 ATM, Moderator's Proposed Schedule for 2025 ATM
ADJOURN
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to adjourn at 6:50pm.
A true record; Attest:
Kristan Patenaude
Recording Secretary
SELECT BOARD MEETING
Monday, March 24, 2025
A meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 6:00p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, via
a hybrid meeting platform. Mr. Lucente, Chair; Mr. Pato, Mr. Sandeen, Ms. Kumar, and Ms. Hai, were
present, as well as Mr. Bartha, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell, Deputy Town Manager.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve: Town Manager Committee Reappointments
Conservation Commission: Alexandra Dohan
Historical Commission: Marilyn Fenollosa and Wendall Kalsow
To confirm the Town Manager's reappointments of Alexandra Dohan to the Conservation Commission as
well as Marilyn Fenollosa and Wendall Kalsow to the Historical Commission. All with terms set to expire
March 31, 2028.
2. Approve: Select Board Committee Reappointment
Board of Registrar - Judith Moore
To reappoint Judith Moore to the board of Registrars for a three-year term set to expire March 31, 2028.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent
Agenda.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Approve: Select Board Committee Appointments
Ad Hoc Crematory Study Committee II:
5 Community Representative Members
o Archan Basu
o Michael Harris
o Jyoti Puri
o Joseph Su
o Judith Zola
1 Lexington Area Interfaith Community Member
o Rabbi David Lerner
1 Board of Health Member
o Jillian Tung
The Board discussed a liaison for the Committee. Mr. Pato volunteered for this role.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to appoint the following as
members of the Ad Hoc Crematory Study Committee II
Archan Basu, Michael Harris, Jyoti Puri, Joseph Su, Judith Zola (Community Representative
Members)
Rabbi David Lerner (Lexington Area Interfaith Community Member)
Jillian Tung (Board of Health Member)
and designate the Ad Hoc Crematory Study Committee II members as Special Municipal Employees, and
further to appoint Mr. Pato as liaison to the Committee.
DOCUMENTS: 2025.02.08 Basu, Archan – AHCSII_Redacte, 2025.02.27 Harris, Micheal –
AHCSII_Redacted, 2025.01.31 Puri, Jyoti - AHCSII_Redacted, 2025.01.23 Su, Joseph -
AHCSII_Redacted, 2025.02.01 Zola, Judith - AHCSII_Redacted, 2025.01.29 Lerner, David Rabbi -
AHCSII_Redacted, 2025.03.10 Tung, Jillian - AHCSII
2. Presentation of Residential Development Impact Study Report
Mark Fougere, of Fougere Planning & Development and Jeffrey Donohoe, of Jeffrey Donohoe
Associates, presented the study report. The assignment was to evaluate the impacts to Lexington Public
Schools resulting from the additional residential development being created by the MBTA Communities
Act. In addition, the project team was charged with identifying potential impacts to emergency services,
including Police, Fire and Emergency, Medical Services, along with other Town departments. The
currently active projects in the community total 1,117 units. This would project 499 new students. 480 of
those will be generated by the apartment projects, and the remaining 19 will be generated by the
condominium and townhouse projects. 217 of these new students, or approximately 40%, will be in the
K-5 grades, 130 in the 6-8 grades, and 152 at the high school. The Superintendent shared that, since 2019,
enrollment in the Lexington Public Schools has declined by about 444 students. Adding 499 new students
would lead to a net change since 2019 of 55 students over that same time period. The Superintendent
indicated that over 200 staff have been added across the school system in that time. A worst-case
scenario, assuming no additional decline in enrollment, and an additional 499 students to the current
enrollment, which is 6,678 students today in K-12, generated a gross cost of $7,913,000. Middle of the
road projections, adding those students and based on lower enrollments, a net increase of 177 students,
generated an estimated cost of approximately $202,800,000. Staff at the School District feels that, given
the declining enrollment, there is capacity in the school system today with the new addition of the
proposed high school Based on the analysis, there could be approximately 119 new Fire calls at build out,
130 EMS calls, and 481 Police calls. Using a metric of officers per 1,000 population, there could be a
potential need for four officers and a cruiser. If a new EMS ambulance is purchased, another eight staff
would be needed. The proportional cost based on the percentage increase in calls is approximately
$32,000 for the Fire Department. As far as future values in revenue, the estimation is for a net increase in
property taxes of $4.6M with approximately $326,000 in excise taxes, and $143,000 in ambulance fees,
for a total potential income of $5.1M.
Mr. Bartha explained that this study was never intended to be a final analysis of what may happen in the
community from a built-out perspective. It was meant to focus on what can be done to anticipate the
impact of the projects and to receive metrics to use in moving forward. The upper range of costs
identified for the scope of work was approximately $8M. This would be an impact on the operating
budget with offsetting revenue of approximately $5M.
Mr. Sandeen stated that he’d like more information on the potential timing and pacing of when these
developments are expected to be occupied. He has heard from residents’ questions about how apartments
are valued from a property tax perspective. He suggested it would be helpful if we all shared a common
understanding regarding how that property tax will be calculated moving forward. He also asked that the
Town consider how the increased number of people living in Lexington will result in positive impacts in
terms of additional local business revenue and taxes.
Mr. Pato stated that he would like to better understand how assessments work for the large apartment
facilities, in particular, as opposed to them being isolated without comparable sales opportunities.
Mr. Lucente asked if there is anything unique about Lexington in comparison to the other communities.
Mr. Fougere stated that the number of students found in market rate units is much higher than the
affordable units. In most communities, the ratio of children in affordable units far exceeds that in the
market units. This analysis showed a significant number of children in one-bedroom units, which was
surprising. The market rate units are generating most of the school children versus the affordable units,
which is not the norm. Mr. Donohoe stated that the number of children in one-bedroom units is very
surprising. Of the 499 projected new students, 138 of those would be in one-bedroom units. This is an
overwhelmingly large number. It speaks to the quality of the school system, that people want to move
here, and are willing to do what they need to in order to get their kids into Lexington Public Schools.
Ms. Hai stated that she would like to know how this will become embedded in budget conversations
moving forward.
Ms. Kumar asked about the threshold at which service levels would start to change. Mr. Fougere stated
that it will be important for the community to track the project timeline. Ms. Kumar asked at what pace
the Town should build. Mr. Fougere stated that this is community-specific and up to the community to
decide.
Mr. Pato commented on the statement regarding Lexington having a higher percentage of students
coming out of one-bedroom units. He noted that, even though that number is larger, it is still significantly
less than what would be seen in two- and three-bedroom units.
DOCUMENTS: MBTA Multi-family Impact Study presentation, Residential Development Impact Study
Report
3. Review Select Board Report to Annual Town Meeting 2025
The Board reviewed the Select Board Report to Annual Town Meeting.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Select
Board’s Report to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, incorporating any edits or adjustments discussed this
evening, and any sent into the Office of non-substantive nature, and to authorize the Chair to finalize and
submit the report to Town Meeting.
DOCUMENTS: DRAFT Select Board Report to 2025 ATM
4. 2025 Annual Town Meeting - Select Board Article Presenters, Discussion and Positions
The Board discussed the 2025 Annual Town meeting articles, including some recent amendments. Mr.
Sandeen noted that he was a ‘yes’ on Articles 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19. On Article 30, Mr. Sandeen
stated that he would like to get to 15% inclusionary housing. Ms. Hai stated that she believes it would be
better to approve the Article at this time and then work toward the 15% calculation.
Mr. Pato noted that Sustainable Lexington is planning to disapprove the resolution in Article 28. Ms. Hai
and Mr. Pato stated that they would like to change to ‘waits’ on this Article.
DOCUMENTS: Select Board Working Document - Positions 2025 ATM, Moderator's proposed
schedule for 2025 Annual Town Meeting as of 3-19-25
ADJOURN
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn at 7:13pm.
A true record; Attest:
Kristan Patenaude
Recording Secretary
SELECT BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
A meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 6:00p.m. on Wednesday, March 26,
2025, via a hybrid meeting platform. Mr. Lucente, Chair; Mr. Pato, Ms. Kumar, and Ms. Hai, were
present, as well as Mr. Bartha, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell, Deputy Town Manager; and Ms. Katzenback,
Executive Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Steve McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, expressed concern regarding the decision to change the Patriots Day
parade route for this year's 250th celebration. The change, approved by the Select Board on January 27th,
will move the route from taking a right at the Minute Man statue, to a left at the statue. From a historical
perspective, this could be the largest parade since the bicentennial. The current plan was made weeks
before the day and shows a lack of long-term planning. The wide sidewalk at Buckman Tavern, opposite
the Battle Green, provides excellent space for the largest crowd of the parade route. The new plan will
place the crowd on a much narrower sidewalk, and any overflow crowd will be backed up onto the
people's lawns. He asked what went into the decision making, why there was no public record of the final
decision or discussion surrounding it, and what can be done to change the route back.
Mr. Lucente noted that he believes this was discussed over a year ago and that he would look further into
the timing of the decision.
SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS
1. Select Board Member Concerns and Liaison Reports
Nothing outside of the written comments within the packet.
DOCUMENTS: 03262025_Select_Board_Announcements_and_Liaison_Reports
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
1. Town Manager Weekly Update
Nothing additional at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve: Battle Green Use Request - Lexington Minute Men - Filming PBS Segment of 18th
Century Military Drill
Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 9:00am - 4:00pm
To approve the request of the Lexington Minute Men to use the Battle Green for an 18th-century military
drill and musket blank-firing demonstration in preparation for the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of
Lexington.
2. Approve: Battle Green Use Request - Lexington Semiquincentennial Commission - 250th
Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington Kick Off Press Conference
Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 9:00am - 10:30am
To approve the request from the Lexington Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250) to use the Battle
Green and approve the associated road closures on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 9:00am to 10:30am for
the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington Kick Off Press Conference, as outlined in the request.
And to approve the closure of Bedford Street eastbound (into the Center) closed at Harrington Road and
Massachusetts A venue westbound (away from the Center) closed at Bedford Street (no left turns at the
Minuteman Statue).
DOCUMENTS: Kick Off Diagram
3. Approve: Battle Green Use Request - Lexington Semiquincentennial Commission - Rededication
of the Lexington Battle Green
Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm
Move to approve the request from the Lexington Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250) to use the
Battle Green and approve the full road closure of Massachusetts Avenue on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at
11:00am for the Rededication of the Lexington Battle Green, as outlined in the request.
DOCUMENTS: LEX_250Event_Timeline
4. Approve: Entertainment License - iCan Fly, Inc - Beyond the Spectrum Market
Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Move to approve the request from iCan Fly, Inc. for an Entertainment License to host the Beyond the
Spectrum Market on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at 0 Depot Square/ Emery Park
DOCUMENTS: Emery Square - Beyond the Spectrum Market Event Map,
Beyond_the_Spectrum_Market_Event_Schedule
5. Approve and Sign Proclamations
Arbor Day: April 25, 2025
Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month: April 2025
National Library Week: April 6-12, 2025
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: April 13-19, 2025
To approve and sign proclamations to annually recognize the month of April as Autism Awareness and
Acceptance Month and to commemorate Arbor Day on Friday, April 25, 2025; National Library Week
from April 6, 2025 to April 12, 2025; and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week from April
13, 2025 to April 19, 2025.
DOCUMENTS: 03262025 Arbor Day Proclamation, 03262025 Autism Awareness and Acceptance
Month Proclamation, 03262025 National Library Week Proclamation, 03262025 National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week Proclamation
6. Accept Select Board Committee Resignations
Lexington Human Rights Committee -Courtney Apgar
Noise Advisory Committee - Sallye Bleiberg
To accept the resignation of Courtney Apgar from the Lexington Human Rights Committee & Sallye
Bleiberg from the Noise Advisory Committee, effective immediately.
DOCUMENTS: 03202025 Courtney Apgar - Lex Huma Rights, 2025.03.21 Sallye Bleiberg - Noise
Advisory Committee
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to approve the
Consent Agenda.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Accept Report for Munroe Center for the Arts Construction Project
Mike Cronin, Director of Public Facilities, explained that the Munroe Center for the Arts addition project
is at end of the next phase and will be moving into bidding and construction. As part of the Integrated
Building Design and Construction Policy, a report needs to be submitted to the Board prior to moving
into the next phase. The Select Board is being asked to vote to accept the report.
Greg Burchard, Jones Architecture, presented on the building project. There was discussion regarding the
runoff and drainage from the roof of the building.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to accept the
Munroe Center for the Arts addition project report, as presented.
DOCUMENTS: MCA 12-16-24 SB to CD Phase-final
2. Approve Increase to Outdoor Dining Permit Fee
Mr. Bartha explained that, as in years' past, the Town has increased outdoor dining fees by 2.0%. The
current fee schedule is:
Up to 10 outdoor seats on public sidewalks $102 per year
Over 10 seats on public sidewalks $255 per year
He stated that he is once again recommending a 2.0% increase consistent with the Town’s practice.
Ms. Hai stated that the Center Committee asked about the duration of the permits. Mr. Bartha stated that
this will likely be weather-dependent. Ms. Hai noted that the Center Committee is also interested in who
is responsible for enforcement of any cleanup of outdoor dining areas. Mr. Lucente stated that including
some of this information on the Town website would be helpful.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to approve a
2.0% fee increase for outdoor dining permits effective for permits in 2025. New outdoor dining permit
fees would be:
Up to 10 outdoor seats on public sidewalks $104 per year
Over 10 seats on public sidewalks $260 per year
3. Request for Approval - Inn at Hastings earlier hours on April 19, 2025 for Alcohol Service
Mr. Lucente explained that the current hour on the Inn at Hasting’s liquor license to start serving alcohol
at is 11:00am. The Inn at Hastings respectfully requests permission to be allowed an earlier start for
Alcohol Service of 8:00am on 4/19/2025 for their Patriot Brunch at Town Meeting Bistro.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to allow alcohol
service to start at 8:00am on April 19, 2025 for the Inn at Hastings Park.
DOCUMENTS: Inn at Hastings request to extend Liquor License hours on 4/19
4. 2025 Annual Town Meeting - Select Board Article Presenters, Discussion and Positions
Ms. Hai and Ms. Kumar moved to ‘waits’ on Article 26.
Regarding Article 28, Mr. Pato read a statement from Mr. Sandeen indicating that he has changed to a
‘no.’ Ms. Kumar and Mr. Lucente stated that they were ‘yeses’ on this item. Mr. Pato read a statement
that he will be making on this item.
Mr. Lucente stated that he is leaning toward being a ‘no’ on Article 23.
DOCUMENTS: V 7-_2025_ATM_Positions_Chart_Worksheet
5. Select Board Report to Annual Town Meeting 2025
The Board reviewed its report to Annual Town Meeting 2025.
DOCUMENTS: 03262025 Select Board Report to Annual Town Meeting 2025 FINAL, 03262025 Select
Board Report to Annual Town Meeting 2025 Redline Version
ADJOURN
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to adjourn at
6:52pm.
A true record; Attest:
Kristan Patenaude
Recording Secretary
SELECT BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
A meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 6:30p.m. on Wednesday, April 2,
2025, via a hybrid meeting platform. Mr. Lucente, Chair; Mr. Pato, Ms. Hai; Mr. Sandeen and Ms. Kumar
were present, as well as Mr. Bartha, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell, Deputy Town Manager; and Ms.
Katzenback, Executive Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Melinda Walker, 14 Larchmont Lane and member of the Community Preservation Committee and
Lexington Housing Authority, stated that, in 2009, the Town of Lexington made a commitment to build
affordable housing at 116 Vine Street on about 5% of the 14.2 acres. It is now 16 years later; 1,000s of
dollars of CPA funds have been allocated for this endeavor, and the good hearted LexHAB volunteers
have spent countless hours meeting with community groups, town boards, and committees. These efforts
were for a very simple objective: to build decent and affordable housing for individuals and families
Since 2009 the housing crisis in Massachusetts has gotten much worse. Unfortunately, housing
production has not kept up with demand, and this puts the greatest pressure on those individuals and
families with the least financial resources. Currently over 3,000 applicants on the wait list for State public
housing listed Lexington as their preferred place to live. She is affiliated with the Community
Development Corporation that serves many communities in Metro West. A new development in Metro
West, recently had 788 applications for 40 units.
SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS
1. Select Board Member Concerns and Liaison Reports
Ms. Kumar stated that April 2nd marks International Autism Acceptance Day and April is recognized as
Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month. This time is dedicated to fostering understanding, advocating
for inclusion, and celebrating the strengths and contributions of autistic individuals. She appreciates living
in a Town that embraces diversity in all its forms, and one that values and supports people of all abilities,
and identities. True inclusion means not just awareness, but active acceptance, ensuring that autistic
individuals have the opportunities, resources, and respect they deserve. She encouraged everyone to take
this month as an opportunity to listen, learn, and advocate for meaningful inclusion.
DOCUMENTS: 03262025_Select_Board_Announcements_and_Liaison_Reports
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
1. Town Manager Weekly Update
Nothing additional at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve: One-Day Liquor License - Craft Food Hall, Hastings Park
Patriots Day Picnic in Hastings Park - Monday, April 21, 2025
To approve a One-Day Liquor License for Craft Food Halls – Revolution Hall to serve beer and wine at
the Patriots’ Day Picnic at Hastings Park on April 21, 2025, from 11:00am - 3:00pm.
DOCUMENTS: Picnic in Hastings Park Event Map
2. Approve: One-Day Liquor Licenses - LABBB Collaborative, 0 Meriam Street/Depot Parking Lot
(2) Lexington Battle Green BBQ Festival - Saturday, May 17, 2025 & Sunday, May
18, 2025
To approve two One-Day Liquor Licenses for LABBB Collaborative to serve beer and cider at the
municipal parking lot behind the Depot Building, 0 Meriam Street, for the purpose of the Lexington
Battle Green BBQ Festival on the following dates:
Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
DOCUMENTS: Lex BBQ Map
3. Approve: Entertainment License - LABBB Collaborative
Lexington Battle Green BBQ Festival - Saturday, May 17, 2025 & Sunday, May 18,
2025 at 0 Meriam Street/Depot Parking Lot
To approve an Entertainment License for LABBB Collaborative for the purpose of providing live musical
performances for patrons of the Lexington Battle Green BBQ Festival to take place on Saturday, May 17,
2025 from 12:00pm - 6:00pm & Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at 0 Meriam
Street/Depot Parking Lot.
4. Approve: Sunday Entertainment License - LABBB Collaborative
Lexington Battle Green BBQ Festival - Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 0 Meriam
Street/Depot Parking Lot
To approve a License for Public Entertainment on Sunday for LABBB Collaborative for the purpose of
providing live musical performances for patrons of the Lexington Battle Green BBQ Festival to take
place on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the municipal parking lot behind the Depot Building, 0 Meriam Street
from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
5. Approve: Entertainment License - Friends of Lexington High School Wrestling Corp
LexGiving 5k Race: Friday, November 28, 2025 at Lincoln Field.
To approve an Entertainment License for The Friends of Lexington High School Wrestling Corp to host a
LexGiving 5k race for charity on Friday, November 28, 2025 from 6:00am- 1:00pm with a live DJ in
Lincoln Field, 52 Lincoln Street.
DOCUMENTS: LexGiving 5k Event Map
6. Approve: Battle Green Use Request - United States Army Promotion Ceremony
Saturday, May 17, 2025
To approve the request of Matthew Milikowsky to use the Lexington Battle Green near the Minute Man
statue for a United States Army Promotion Ceremony on May 17, 2025, from 11:00am - 12:00pm.
7. Approve: Discovery Day Street Fair 2025 Request - Lexington Retailers Association
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Location + Road Closures:
o Massachusetts Avenue
o Depot Square
o Muzzey Street
Temporary Sign on Minuteman Commuter Bikeway, 1775 Massachusetts Avenue
Free Parking at Central Business District Parking Meters and Depot Lot
To approve restricting vehicular access in the following areas for the 2025 Discovery Day Street Fair to
be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 6:00am to 5:00pm:
Massachusetts Avenue, from Waltham Street to Meriam Street (both sides); and Depot Square;
and
Muzzey Street, from Massachusetts Avenue to the first private driveway; and
Massachusetts Avenue, north-side sidewalk, from Edison Way to Waltham Street.
To approve permission to erect a temporary sign on the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway behind 1775
Massachusetts Avenue during the event for publicity purposes.
To approve free parking at the Central Business District parking meters, and not charge for parking in the
Depot Lot on Discovery Day.
*and all approvals and locations are subject to modifications as may be required by Department of
Public Works, Public Safety, Public Health, Engineering and/or Town Manager up to the time of the
event.
DOCUMENTS: Discovery Day Request Letter 2025
8. Approve Select Board Minutes
To approve and release the following minutes:
February 14, 2025 Select Board
February 24, 2025 Select Board
DOCUMENTS: DRAFT Select Board 02142025 minutes, DRAFT Select Board 02242025 minutes
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent
Agenda.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Application: Battle Green Use Request - Drone Use on April 5, 2025
Mr. Lucente explained that NBC 10 News respectfully requests permission to fly a drone over the Battle
Green during the Saturday, April 5, 2025 dress rehearsal of the Lexington Minute Men's reenactment of
the Battle of Lexington, with a rain date of April 6, 2025. NBC 10 plans to have an NBC photographer
and a spotter on location that day to capture aerial images of the rehearsal. Both the pilot and the spotter
are Part 107 certified. NBC 10 will have the necessary FAA permissions in place before the event. They
will also follow all weather advisories and cancel the flight if the weather does not meet flight
requirements.
In accordance with the Battle Green Use Regulation, flying a drone over the Battle Green is an
impermissible activity. As this is a unique request, different from those previously approved in the past by
the Town Manager/designated staff, Select Board review this request. Police and Fire have reviewed this
request and do not have any objections. Police stated that the drones cannot be flown over public ways.
As such, the drone cannot be flown over Bedford Street to the Battle Green or over Harrington Road.
NBC 10 has confirmed the drone will only be flown over the Battle Green itself.
Ms. Hai stated that this should be tied to the unique nature of the 250th celebration itself. Also, channel 10
is the Town’s designated media partner.
Nate Isenor, NBC 10 Boston Assistant News Director, explained that the pilot will set up the drone on the
edge of the Battle Green, in a 4 s.f. designated landing area. The drone takes off and lands vertically. The
pilot and the spotter make sure that the drone never flies over a reenactor, for safety reasons. As the drone
moves across the Green, it will be adjusted in compliance with flight regulations at all times. The
intention is to allow for unique images to promote and cover the event.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve NBC 10 News'
request to fly a drone over the Lexington Battle Green on the Saturday, April 5, 2025 dress rehearsal of
the Lexington Minute Men's reenactment of the Battle of Lexington, from approximately 2:00 - 4:00pm,
with a rain date April 6, 2025, of pending NBC 10 having supplied a copy of the required FAA
authorization prior to the event.
DOCUMENTS: Request Letter to fly Drone over Battle Green, Batlle Green Use Regulations
2. 2025 Annual Town Meeting - Select Board Article Presenters, Discussion and Positions
The Board discussed Article 34. Ms. Hai and Mr. Pato changed their positions on the Article to ‘yeses.’
Ms. Kumar changed her position on Article 23 to a yes.
DOCUMENTS: Select Board Working Document - Positions 2025 ATM, Art 34 motion, Art 34 slides
ADJOURN
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn at 6:59pm.
A true record; Attest:
Kristan Patenaude
Recording Secretary
SELECT BOARD MEETING
Monday, April 7, 2025
A meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 6:00p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, via a
hybrid meeting platform. Mr. Lucente, Chair; Mr. Pato, Mr. Sandeen, and Ms. Kumar, were present, as
well as Mr. Bartha, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell, Deputy Town Manager; and Ms. Katzenback, Executive
Clerk.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining
(LMEA, LMMA, Fire, Police Superior)
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 at 6:02pm that
the Select Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to
collective bargaining for the Lexington Municipal Employees Association (LMEA), Lexington Municipal
Management Association (LMMA), Fire Department, and the Police Superior Unions, and to reconvene
in Open Session. Further, as Chair, declare that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect
on the bargaining and litigating position of the Town.
The Board resumed Open Session at 6:34pm.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Select Board Committee Appointments
Battle Road Scenic Byway Committee - Rahul Sen
Communication Advisory Committee - Sreeni Chippada
Greenways Corridor Committee - David Frohman, Emilie Webster
Lexington Human Rights Committee - Hafsah Syed, Mamata Banerjee
Town Celebrations Committee - Elizabeth Wenrong Xu
Town Report Committee - Ragan Robertson
To appoint the committee members with terms as indicated in the attached list titled "Select Board
Committee Appointments - February Recruitment, 2025".
DOCUMENTS:Battle Road Scenic Byway Committee - Rahul Sen 02.28.25_Redacted; Communications
Advisory Committee - Sreeni Chippada 02.28.25_Redacted; Greenways Corridor Committee - David
Frohman 03.01.25_Redacted; Greenways Corridor Committee - Emilie Webster 02.19.25_Redacted; Lex
Human Rights Committee - Hafsah Syed_Redacted; Lex Human Rights Committee -Mamata
Banerjee_Redacted; Town Celebrations Committee - Elizabeth Wenrong Xu
12.20.24_Redacted_Redacted; Town Report Committee - Ragan Robertson 02.21.25_Redacted; Select
Board Committee Appointments - February Recruitment, 2025
2. Approve and Sign Proclamations
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage
Month: May
Mental Health Month: May
National Public Works Week: May 18-24, 2025
National Police Week/Peace Officers Memorial Day: May 11-17, 2025 & May 15, 2025
To approve and sign proclamations annually recognizing the month of May as Mental Health Month and
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.
To approve and sign proclamation recognizing National Police Week from Sunday, May 11, 2025
through Saturday, May 17, 2025, with Peace Officers Memorial Day being recognized on Thursday, May
15, 2025 and further approve lowering the Battle Green Flag from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, May
15, 2025 in commemoration of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
To approve and sign proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week from Sunday, May 18, 2025
through Saturday, May 24, 2025.
DOCUMENTS: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month
Proclamation; Mental Health Month Proclamation; Mental Health Month Events MEMO; National Public
Works Week Proclamation; National Police Week-Peace Officers Memorial Day Proclamation
3. Approve Common Carrier License
Boston Hidden Gems, Inc
To approve a Common Carrier License for Boston Hidden Gems Inc to operate one vehicle for guided
tours in Lexington, as described, subject to all applicable regulations and approvals.
4. Approve and Sign Local Initiative Program (LIP) Application for Local Action Units at 17
Hartwell Ave
To approve the Local Initiative Program application (LIP) for the Local Action
DOCUMENTS: Request Memo, 17 Hartwell Lexington_Local Action Unit Application
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to approve the
Consent Agenda.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Revision - PARC Restaurant Group Lex, LLC DBA Post 1917 Restaurant All Alcohol Liquor
License Application
Mr. Lucente explained that, on February, 24, 2025, the Board approved the new Liquor License
Application for 27 Waltham Street from PARC Restaurant Group Lex d/b/a Post 1917. The ABCC sent a
"return no action" notification to the Applicant copying the Select Board Office regarding the new license
application citing that the applicant needs to submit the following UPDATED information to the local
licensing authority for their approval of the amended application page: As the applicant provided loan
documents in their original application that indicate the individuals loaning money to the licensee will
become percentage owners once the loan is paid back, the applicant must disclose those percentage
owners on the application and have the updated page 2 approved by the local licensing authority.
This is an administrative action and no hearing is required.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to
approve PARC Restaurant Group Lex’s submission of the required updated paperwork to be sent to
ABCC for ABCC's reconsideration of PARC Restaurant Group Lex’s new Liquor License application.
DOCUMENTS: Updated Application Page 2
2. Accept Walking Trail Easement for Fairland Commons
Mr. Lucente explained that the Board is being asked to accept and sign the Wildlife, Sidewalk & Footpath
Easement for the Fairland Commons Balanced Housing Development. On July 10, 2019, the Planning
Board approved a Special Permit Residential-Balanced Housing Development for the creation of 16
dwelling units known as “Fairland Commons Balanced Housing Development” (BHD). The project site
consists of 4.72 acres at 15 Fairland Street (42-205), 17 Fairland Street (42-204C) and 185 Lincoln Street
(42-233). The existing dwelling at 185 Lincoln Street was approved to be converted to a two- family
condominium, with one unit being a Moderate-Income Unit. Fairland Street, an unaccepted road, provides
access to the new interior drive, and a footpath provides pedestrian access to the site from Lincoln Street.
Per Condition of Approval #22 of the July 10, 2019 Decision, the Applicant, Barons Custom Homes, is
required to provide an easement in a form acceptable to the Town for public pedestrian access from the
development’s entrance, directly down the interior drive and sidewalk to the Footpath located between
Units 13 & 14 and past units 15 & 16 out to Lincoln street. The “Wildlife, Sidewalk & Footpath
Easement Plan” dated January, 24, 2025, indicates the locations of the 5- foot wide walkway easement
and 4-foot wide sidewalk easement.
The draft easement has been reviewed by the applicant, Planning Staff, and Anderson Kreiger.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to accept and
sign the Wildlife, Sidewalk & Footpath Easement for the Fairland Commons Balanced Housing
Development, as presented.
DOCUMENTS: Request Memo; Easement - Fairland Commons Walking Trail Backup Material;
Wildlife Sidewalk & Footpath easement plan Backup Material; Copy of Special Permit Decicion - 15-17
Fairland Street
3. 2025 Annual Town Meeting - Select Board Article Discussion and Positions Update on 2025
ATM Article 34
Abby McCabe, Planning Director, reviewed Article 34. The proposed language changes are consistent
with what the Planning Board previously recommended at its March 27th public hearing. This language
has the same intent but clarifies the minimum requirements. The three changes were in addition to what
was approved through the Special Town Meeting Article, but the Planning Board and Staff worked with
the citizens petition proponent working group to propose the three changes that they feel are
improvements to Section 7.5 of the bylaw. The changes include adding additional screening for properties
that are over 40’ in height, a larger setback for taller buildings from the street, and a required minimum
first floor height for the commercial space on mixed use projects, in order to make the space usable and
attract more businesses.
Mr. Lucente decided to change his position to a ‘yes’ on Article 34. Ms. Kumar, Mr. Sandeen, and Mr.
Pato chose to remain ‘waits’ on Article 34.
Mr. Bartha noted that the Moderator received information that someone will be proposing reconsideration
of Article 30, seeking to change the percent in the inclusionary from 15% to 17.6%. The Moderator has
deemed that this request has reached the information threshold, which will at least allow for Town
Meeting to determine if they agree that there is sufficient information to reopen Article 30 for
reconsideration.
DOCUMENTS: Select Board Working Document - Positions 2025 ATM; Moderator's proposed
schedule of 2025 ATM Articles; Motion-Article 34- V O 4-3-2025; Motion-Article 34- V O 4.3.2025
redlined; Art 34 slides
ADJOURN
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to adjourn at
7:04pm.
A true record; Attest:
Kristan Patenaude
Recording Secretary
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve: Request for Water and Sewer Deferral
PRESENTER:
Doug Lucente, Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
C.11
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-Making
The resident of 27 Lawrence Lane has submitted an application for deferral of the FY2025 water and sewer
payments.
Real Estate deferral was granted by the Board of Assessors on March 25, 2025 for FY2025.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
To approve deferral of the FY2025 water and sewer payments for 27 Lawrence Lane.
Move to approve the consent agenda.
FOLLOW-UP:
Select Board Office
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Water and Sewer Deferral Application Backup Material
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve: Select Board Appointment of Town Counsel
PRESENTER:
Doug Lucente, Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
C.12
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-Making
Appointment
Town Counsel
The Select Board shall each year appoint some attorney-at-law as Town Counsel, who shall serve for the
term of one year.The Select Board is being asked to appoint Anderson & Kreiger LLP as Town
Counsel for the Town of Lexington.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
To appoint Anderson & Kreiger LLP as Town of Lexington’s Counsel, with Mina S. Makarious serving as
Town Counsel, for a one-year term to expire March 31, 2026.
Move to approve the consent
FOLLOW-UP:
Select Board Office
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve: Select Board Committee Reappointment
PRESENTER:
Doug Lucente, Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
C.13
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-Making
Reappointments:
Affordable Housing Trust
The Select Board is being asked to reappoint the following members to the Affordable Housing Trust for two-
year terms set to expire on April 30, 2027:
Tiffany Payne
Linda Prosnitz
William M. Erickson
All members are current with their State Conflict of Interest Law Online Training.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
To reappoint Tiffany Payne, Linda Prosnitz, and William M. Erickson to the Affordable Housing Trust for
two-year terms set to expire on April 30, 2027.
Move to approve consent.
FOLLOW-UP:
Select Board Office.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Hearing: Liquor License Amendment Application - Akame Nigeri and Sake Change of
Officers and Ownership Interest
PRESENTER:
Doug Lucente, Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
I.1
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-Making
M Block LLC d/b/a Akame Nigiri and Sake, located at 1707 Massachusetts Avenue, #2, has submitted all the
necessary paperwork needed to request a Change of Officers and a Change of Ownership Interest on their
Wine and Malt Common Victualler Liquor License.
Christopher Bonasoro sold his interest in M Block LLC and is no longer an owner, he had a 35% ownership
interest. Michael Monaco, current owner and manager on record of the liquor license, purchased Mr.
Bonasoro’s ownership percentage. Mr. Monaco now holds 100% ownership interest in M Block LLC. M
Block LLC’s business structure documents have been updated with the State reflecting this change of officers
and ownership interest.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to approve M Block LLC’s application for a Change of Officers and a Change of Ownership Interest
on their Wine and Malt Common Victualler Liquor License at 1707 Massachusetts Avenue #2.
FOLLOW-UP:
Select Board Office
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025 7:05pm
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Amendment Application Backup Material
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Review and Approve: Updated Liquor License Transfer Application - Neillio's Wine and
Spirits 55 Bedford Street
PRESENTER:
Doug Lucente, Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
I.2
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-making
On December 11, 2024 the Select Board approved the transfer of the Package Store Liquor License located at
55 Bedford Street to 55 Bedford St LLC d/b/a Neillio’s Wine and Spirits.
The ABCC sent a "return no action" notification to the 55 Bedford St LLC copying the Select Board Office
regarding the transfer license application citing that the applicant needs to submit the following UPDATED
information to the local licensing authority for their approval of the amended application pages/additional
supporting documents:
Page 1, section 4 description of the premises must indicate the same sq. ft. and number of floors as
indicated on the submitted lease;
Page 2, section 6 correct Name of Principal Title on form to be: Manager / Member;
Corrected P age 3
Page 5 – corrected figures on section 10 Financial Disclosure.
Applicant Statement P age - correct the title
Corporate Vote requires date of meeting of applicant;
In addition, the applicant must provide:
o Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement,
o a commitment letter from Leader Bank
o Commercial Promissory Note
o Pledge Agreement regarding the pledge of license and inventory
This is an administrative action and no hearing is required.
Attached is the necessary updated paperwork submitted by 55 Bedford St LLC d/b/a Neillio’s Wine and
Spirits requested by the ABCC to be voted on by the Select Board.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to approve 55 Bedford St LLC d/b/a Neillio’s Wine and Spirits submission of the required updated
paperwork to be sent to ABCC for ABCC's reconsideration of 55 Bedford St LLC d/b/a Neillio’s Wine and
Spirits Package Store Liquor License transfer application.
FOLLOW-UP:
Select Board Office
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025 7:15pm
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Amended Application pages and supplemental documents Backup Material
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55 Bedford St LLC / dba Neillio's Wine & Spirits applying for a transfer of license from 55 Pearl
Investments LLC / dba Whiskey and Wine Lexington upon the acquisition of the business and it's assets.
90072-PK-0612
55 Bedford St. Lexington, MA 02420
5456 N/A N/A
1 3 1
LEXINGTON
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Off-Premises §15 Package Store All Alcohol Annual
33-2071481
55 Bedford St LLC
Neillio's Wine & Spirits Kevin P. O'Neill
(781) 862-1400 kponeill62@icloud.com
(781) 258-7330
The premises will not be altered. There is one ground floor consisting of 4417 sq. feet and one basement
consisting of 1039 sq. feet. There are no outdoor areas. A single storage room is located in the basement.
55 Bedford St LLC / dba Neillio's Wine & Spirits applying for a transfer of license from 55 Pearl
Investments LLC / dba Whiskey and Wine Lexington upon the acquisition of the business and it's assets.
90072-PK-0612
55 Bedford St. Lexington, MA 02420
5456 N/A N/A
1 3 1
LEXINGTON
Off-Premises §15 Package Store All Alcohol Annual
33-2071481
55 Bedford St LLC
Neillio's Wine & Spirits Kevin P. O'Neill
(781) 862-1400 kponeill62@icloud.com
(781) 258-7330
The premises will not be altered. There is one ground floor consisting of 4417 sq. feet and one basement
consisting of 1039 sq. feet. There are no outdoor areas. A single storage room is located in the basement.
APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER OF LICENSE
By what means is the
6.PROPOSED OFFICERS, STOCK OR OWNERSHIP INTEREST
List all individuals or entities that will have a direct or indirect, beneficial or financial interest in this license (E.g. Stockholders, Officers,
Directors, LLC Managers, LLC Members, LLP Partners, Trustees etc.). Attach additional page(s) provided, if necessary, utilizing Addendum
A.
•The individuals and titles listed in this section must be identical to those filed with the Massachusetts Secretary of State.
•The individuals identified in this section,as well as the proposed Manager of Record,must complete a CORI Release Form.
•Please note the following statutory requirements for Directors and LLC Managers:
On Premises (E.g.Restaurant/ Club/Hotel) Directors or LLC Managers - At least 50% must be US citizens;
Off Premises(Liquor Store) Directors or LLC Managers - All must be US citizens and a majority must be
Massachusetts residents.
•If you are a Multi-Tiered Organization, please attach a flow chart identifying each corporate interest and the individual owners of
each entity as well as the Articles of Organization for each corporate entity.Every individual must be identified in Addendum A.
Name of Principal Residential Address SSN DOB
Title and or Position Percentage of Ownership Director/ LLC Manager US Citizen MA Resident
Name of Principal Residential Address SSN DOB
Title and or Position Percentage of Ownership Director/ LLC Manager US Citizen MA Resident
Name of Principal Residential Address SSN DOB
Title and or Position Percentage of Ownership Director/ LLC Manager US Citizen MA Resident
Name of Principal Residential Address SSN DOB
Title and or Position Percentage of Ownership Director/ LLC Manager US Citizen MA Resident
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Yes No Yes No Yes No
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5. CURRENT OFFICERS, STOCK OR OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Transferor Entity Name license being
transferred?
List the individuals and entities of the current ownership.Attach additional pages if necessary utilizing the format below.
Name of Principal Title/Position Percentage of Ownership
Name of Principal Title/Position Percentage of Ownership
Name of Principal Title/Position Percentage of Ownership
Name of Principal Title/Position Percentage of Ownership
Name of Principal Title/Position Percentage of Ownership
55 PEARL INVESTMENT LLC / WHISKEY
Member / Manager 55%
Mehul Patel Member 40%
Ravi Patel Member 5%
Kevin P. O'Neill 14 Vine Brook Road, Lexington MA 02421
Manager / Member 100%
Hitesh Patel
Purchase
6A. INTEREST IN AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSE
necessary, utilizing the table format below.
Yes No
6B. PREVIOUSLY HELD INTEREST IN AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSE
interest in a license to sell alcoholic beverages, which is not presently held? Yes No
APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER OF LICENSE
6. PROPOSED OFFICERS, STOCK OR OWNERSHIP INTEREST (Continued...)
Name of Principal Residential Address SSN DOB
Title and or Position Percentage of Ownership Director/ LLC Manager US Citizen MA Resident
Name of Principal Residential Address SSN DOB
Title and or Position Percentage of Ownership Director/ LLC Manager US Citizen MA Resident
Name of Principal Residential Address SSN DOB
Title and or Position Percentage of Ownership Director/ LLC Manager US Citizen MA Resident
Additional pages attached?
CRIMINAL HISTORY
Has any individual listed in question 6,and applicable attachments,ever been convicted of a
State, Federal or Military Crime? If yes, attach an affidavit providing the details of any and all convictions.
Name License Type License Name Municipality
Name License Type License Name
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Yes No Yes No Yes No
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
PLEDGE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT entered into at Middlesex County as of the _____ day of April, 2025
between 55 Bedford Street LLC, a Massachusetts Limited Liability Company, with an address of 55
Bedford Street, Lexington, Massachusetts (the "Pledgor") and Leader Bank, N.A., a national banking
association, at the principal office of Bank at 180 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02474 (the
"Bank").
1.Pledge. In consideration of the Bank's extending credit and other financial accommodations to
the Pledgor, whether evidenced by notes or not, the Pledgor hereby, in accordance with Massachusetts
General Laws, Chapter 138, grants, pledges, assigns and transfers to the Bank a security interest in the
alcoholic beveragelicensemoreparticularly described as follows: Assignment of Alcoholic Beverage
License issued to 55 Bedford Street LLC (the "License").
2.Obligations. The security interest granted by this Agreement is given to and shall be held by
the Bank as security for the payment and performance of all Obligations (as hereinafter defined),
including without limitation, all amounts due and owing to the Bank and all obligations respecting (i)
that certain Commercial Promissory Note, dated _________ 2025, by 55 Bedford Street LLC,
LLC, a Massachusetts Limited Liability Company, in favor of the Bank in the original principal
amount of Seven Hundred Forty Two Thousand Five Hundred 00/100 Dollars ($742,500.00) (the
"Note"; and collectively, along with all other agreements, documents, certificates and instruments
delivered in connection therewith, the "Loan Documents"), and any substitutions, modifications,
extensions or amendments to any of the Loan Documents. "Obligation(s)" shall mean without
limitation all loans, advances, indebtedness, notes, liabilities and amounts, liquidated or unliquidated,
owing by the Pledgor to the Bank at any time, of each and every kind, nature and description, whether
arising under this Agreement, any of the Loan Documents or otherwise, and whether secured or
unsecured, direct or indirect (that is, whether thesame are due directly by the Pledgor to the Bank; or
are due indirectly by the Pledgor to the Bank as endorser, guarantor or other surety, or as obligor of
obligations due third persons which have been endorsed or assigned to the Bank, or otherwise),
absolute or contingent, due or to become due, now existing or hereafter contracted. Obligations shall
also include all interest and other charges chargeable to the Pledgor or due from the Pledgor to the
Bank from time to time and all costs and expenses referred to in this Agreement.
3.Representations and Warranties. The Pledgor hereby represents and warrant to the Bank as
follows: (i) the Pledgor has the power and authority to enter into this Agreement; (ii) the License is
not subject to any prior lien or encumbrance, the Pledgor will not transfer, agree to or apply for a
transfer or pledge of, or sell the License to any other individual or entity forso long asany Obligations
are outstanding, without the prior written consent of the Bank; (iii) the Pledgor will pay when due all
taxes, charges, liens and assessments against the License and the beverages authorized to be sold under
the License; and the Pledgor will perform any and all acts required to keep the License in good
standing, including filing timely applications of the renewal thereof, and will not suffer or permit the
License to lapse; (iv) the Pledgor shall promptly report in writing to the Bank the occurrence of any
event which might impair the value of the License, including, but not limited to, any action taken by
any local or state regulatory agencies which in any manner restricts the use of the License; and (v) the
Pledgor will comply withall applicable laws and regulations with respect to the License or its use.
4.Further Assurance. The undersigned agrees to do such further acts or execute such further
documents asmay be determined necessary by the Bank to perfect the interest granted herein, including
executing any application for approval of the pledge made pursuant to this Agreement.
5.Costs and Expenses. The Pledgor shall pay to the Bank any and all costs and expenses
(including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, litigation and other expenses)
incurred or paid by the Bank in establishing, maintaining, protecting or enforcing any of the Bank's
rights or the Obligations, including, without limitation, any and all such costs and expenses incurred
or paid by the Bank in defending the Bank's security interest in, title or right to the License or in
collecting or attempting to collect or enforcing or attempting to enforce payment of any of the
Obligations.
6.Default. "Event of Default" shall mean the occurrence of any one or more of the following
events: (i) default of any liability, obligation or undertaking of the Pledgor to the Bank, hereunder or
otherwise, including failure to pay in full and when due any installment of principal or interest or
default under any other Loan Document; (ii) failure of the Pledgor to maintain aggregate collateral
security value satisfactory to the Bank; (iii) default of any material liability, obligation or undertaking
of the Pledgor to any other party; (iv) if any statement, representation or warranty heretofore, now or
hereafter made in connection with this Agreement or in any supporting financial statement of the
Pledger shall be determined by Bank to have been false in any material respect when made; (v) if the
Pledger or any guarantor is a corporation, trust, partnership or limited liability company, the
liquidation, termination or dissolution of anysuch organization, or the merger or consolidation of such
organization into another entity, or its ceasing to carry on actively its present business or the
appointment of a receiver for its property; (vi) the death of the Pledger or of any guarantor of the
Obligations and, if any of the Pledger or any guarantor of the Obligations is a partnership or limited
liability company, the death of any partner or member; (vii) the institution by or against the Pledger or
guarantor of the Obligations of any proceedings under the Bankruptcy Code, 11 USC §IO1 et seq. or
any other law in which the Pledger or any guarantor of the Obligations is alleged to be insolvent or
unable to pay their respective debts as they mature, or the making by the Pledger or any guarantor of
the Obligations of an assignment for the benefit of creditors or the granting by the Pledger or any
guarantor of the Obligations of a trust mortgage for the benefit of creditors; (viii) the service upon the
Bank hereof of a writ in which the Bank is named as trustee of the Pledger or of any guarantor of the
Obligations; (ix) a judgment or judgments for the payment of money shall be rendered against the
Pledger or guarantor hereof,andanysuch judgment shallremainunsatisfied and ineffectforanyperiod
of thirty (30) consecutive days without a stay of execution; (x) any levy, seizure, attachment, execution
or similar process shall be issued or levied on any of the property of the Pledger or guarantor hereof;
(xi) the termination of any guaranty of the Obligations; or (xii) the occurrence of such a change in the
condition or affairs (financial or otherwise) of the Pledger or any guarantor or other surety for any of
the Obligations or the occurrenceofanyevent or circumstance suchthat the Bank, in its sole discretion,
deems that it is insecure or that the prospects for timely or full payment or performance of any of the
Obligations has been or may be impaired.
7.Remedies. If an Event of Default shall occur, at the election of the Bank, all Obligations shall
become immediately due and payable without notice or demand, except with respect to Obligations
payable on demand, which shall be due and payable on demand, whether or not an Event of Default has
occurred. The Bank is hereby authorized, at its election, after an Event of Default or after demand,
without any further demand or notice except to such extent as notice may be required by applicable
law, to sell or otherwise dispose of the License at public or private sale; and theBankmayalsoexercise
any and all other rights and remedies of a secured party under the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial
Code or which are otherwise accorded to it by applicable law, all as the Bank may determine. The
proceeds of any sale or disposition of the License shall be applied towards the Obligations in such
order and manner as the Bank determines in its sole discretion, any statute, custom or usage to the
contrary notwithstanding.
8.Waivers. ThePledger waives notice of nonpayment, demand, presentment, protest or notice of
protest of the Collateral, and all other notices, consents to any renewals or extensions of time of
payment thereof, and generally waives any and all suretyship defenses and defenses in the nature
thereof. No delay or omission of the Bank in exercising or enforcing any of its rights, powers,
privileges, remedies, immunities or discretions (all of which are hereinafter collectively referred to as
the "Bank's Rights and Remedies") hereunder or under applicable law shall constitute a waiver thereof;
and no waiver by the Bank of any default of the Pledger hereunder or of any demand hereunder shall
operate as a waiver of any other default hereunder or any other demand hereunder. No term or provision
hereof shall be waived, altered or modified except with the prior written consent of the Bank, which
consent makes explicit reference to this Agreement. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, no
other agreement or transaction, of whatsoever nature, entered into between the Bank and the Pledger
at any time (whether before, during or after the effective date or term of this Agreement) shall be
construed in anyparticular wayas a waiver, modification or limitation of any of the Bank's Rights and
Remedies under this Agreement (nor shall anything in this Agreement be construed as a waiver,
modification or limitation of any of the Bank's Rights and Remedies under any such other agreement
or transaction) but all the Bank's Rights and Remedies not only under the provisions of this Agreement
but also under any such other agreement or transaction shall be cumulative and not alternative or
exclusive, and may be exercised by the Bank at such time or times and in such order of preference as
the Bank in its sole discretion may determine.
9.Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or portion of such provision or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance shall to any extent be held invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of this Agreement (or the remainder of such provision) and the application thereof to other
persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
10.Binding Effect of Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the
parties hereto. The Bank may transfer and assign this Agreement and deliver the Collateral to the
assignee, who shall thereupon have all of the Bank's Rights and Remedies.
11.Notices. Any notices under or pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed duly received and
effective if delivered in hand to any officer or agent of the Pledgor or Bank, or if mailed by registered
or certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the Pledgor or Bank at the address set forth in
this Agreement or asanypartymayfrom time to time designate by written notice to the other party.
12.Governing Law. This Agreement is intended to take effect as a sealed instrument and has been
executed or completed and/or is to be performed in Massachusetts, and it and all transactions
thereunder or pursuant thereto shall be governed as to interpretation, validity, effect, rights, duties and
remedies of the parties thereunder and in all other respects by the domestic laws of Massachusetts.
13.Jurisdiction and Venue. Pledgor irrevocably submits to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of any
Federal or state court sitting in Massachusetts, over any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or
relating to this Agreement. Pledgor irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent it may effectively do so
under applicable law, any objection it may now or hereafter have to the laying of the venue of any such
suit, action or proceeding brought in any such court and any claim that the same has been brought in
an inconvenient forum. Pledgor irrevocably appoints the Secretary of State of Massachusetts as its
authorized agent to accept and acknowledge on its behalf any and all process which may be served in
any such suit, action or proceeding, consents to such process being served (i) by mailing a copy thereof
by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to Pledgor's address shown in
this Agreement or as notified to the Bank and (ii) by serving the same upon such agent, and agrees that
such service shall in every respect be deemed effective service upon Pledgor.
14.JURY WAIVER. THE PLEDGOR AND BANK EACH HEREBY KNOWINGLY,
VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY, AND AFTER AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, (A) WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY
ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, THE
OBLIGATIONS, ALL MATTERS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY AND DOCUMENTS EXECUTED
IN CONNECTION HEREWITH AND (B) AGREE NOT TO CONSOLIDATE ANY SUCH ACTION
WITH ANY OTHER ACTION IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL CAN NOT BE, OR HAS NOT BEEN
WAIVED. THE PLEDGOR CERTIFIES THAT NEITHER THE BANK NOR ANY OF ITS
REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS OR COUNSEL HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR
OTHERWISE, THAT THE BANK WOULD NOT IN THE EVENT OF ANY SUCH PROCEEDING
SEEK TO ENFORCE THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.
Executed under seal and dated ___________, 2025.
55 Bedford Street LLC
Witness: ______________________ _____________________________________
By: Manager
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LEADERBANK,N.A.
PROMISSORY NOTE
SBA Loan Name 55 Bedford Street LLC
Loan Amount $74 2,500
Note Date TBD
SBA Loan Number 7161849103
SBA Guarantee Date 2/24/2025
For value received, 55 Bedford Street LLC (“Borrower”), with an address of 55 Bedford Street,
Lexington, MA 02420 promises to pay to the order of Leader Bank, N.A., a national banking
association (“Lender”), at the principal office of 180 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02474,
or such other place as the holder thereof shall designate, the principal sum of:
SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($742,500)
together with interest thereon, from the date hereof until 1 0 y e a r s f r o m t h e d a t e o f
c l o s i n g ( t he “Maturity Date”). The interest rate on this Note will fluctuate. The initial interest rate is
% per year. The initialrateistheWallStreet Journal PrimeRateineffect on thefirst business day
of the month in which the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) received the loan application plus 1%.
Beginning on May 1, 2025, and on the first day of each calendar quarter thereafter for the duration
of the term of the Note, the interest rate shall be adjusted to 1% above the Wall Street Journal
Prime Rate in effect on the first business day of the month (as published in the Wall Street Journal)
in which any interest rate change occurs without further notice to Borrower. Such interest rates
will be rounded to two decimal places with 0.004 being rounded down and 0.005 being rounded
up. Interest shall be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of 12 months of 30 days
each (“30/360 Basis”). If SBA purchases the guaranteed portion of the unpaid principal balance,
the interest rate becomes fixed at the rate in effect at the time of the earliest uncured payment
default. If there is no uncured payment default, the rate becomes fixed at the rate in effect at the
time of purchase.
Based on the initial interest rate, Borrower must pay monthly principal and interest payments of
$9,205.94 monthly beginning on May 1, 2025 and continue to make monthly principal and interest
payments on the 1st day of each calendar month thereafter until the Maturity Date. The Lender will
apply each installment payment first to pay interest accrued to the day Lender receives the payment,
then to bring principal current, then to pay any late fees, and will apply any remaining balance to
reduce principal. Lender must adjust the payment amount at least annually as needed to amortize
principal over the remaining term of the Note.
The borrower may prepay all or any portion of the unpaid principal balance due under this Note
without any prepayment premium fee or charge. The Borrower may prepay twenty percent (20%)
or less of the unpaid principal balance of the Note at any time without notice. If Borrower prepays
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more than twenty percent (20%) of the unpaid principal balance of the Note and the Loan has been
sold on the secondary market, Borrower must (a) give Lender twenty-one days (21) prior written
notice of the prepayment; (b) pay all accrued interest as of the date of prepayment; and (c) if the
Lenderreceives the prepayment less than 21 days from the date Lenderreceived the notice required
above, pay an amount equal to 21 days’ interest from the date Lender received the notice, less any
interest accrued during the21days andpaidunderitem (b)above. All remaining principal, interest
and other charges not previously paid under the terms of this Note shall be due and payable on the
Maturity Date, if not sooner due hereunder.
For loans with a maturity date of greater than fifteen (15) years, a Subsidy Recoupment Fee will
be assessed. When in any one of the first three years from the date of initial disbursement
Borrower voluntarily prepays more than 25% of the outstanding principal balance of the loan,
Borrower must pay to Lender on behalf of SBA a prepayment fee as follows:
a. During the first year after the date of initial disbursement, 5% of the prepayment amount;
b. During the second year after the date of initial disbursement, 3% of the prepayment
amount; and
c. During the third year after the date of initial disbursement, 1% of the prepayment amount.
If any payment hereunder is not paid within ten (10) days of the date when due, whether on a stated
due date or upon acceleration, the undersigned shall pay the holder a late payment charge equal to
5% of the overdue amount, payable on demand.
Further, upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, as defined within this Note or any document
associatedherewithandincludingbutnotlimitedtothefailuretopayprincipal,interest and/or other
charges to the Lender when due (including acceleration, if any, after default), then at Lender’s sole
option and discretion, the total balance of the Note may thereafter bear interest at a rateperannum
equalto5%abovetherateofinterestotherwiseineffectatthetimeofsuchexercise hereunder, until
the Note is repaid in full or otherwise agreed to by the Lender.
This Note shall, at the option of the holder, become immediately due and payable without
further notice or demand upon the occurrence of any of the following events (each, an “Event of
Default”):
(a)Failure to make any payment hereunder when due and such failure has not been
cured within ten (10) days after written notice, provided that if the Lender has given two such
notices in any twelve-month period under this subsection (a), then no further notice or cure period
shall be provided under this subsection (a);
(b)Failure for 90 days to discharge any attachment or levy on any property of any
maker hereof;
(c)Any warranty or representation made or furnished to the holder by or on behalf of
any maker, endorser or guarantor hereof shall prove to have been false in any material respect
when made or furnished;
(d)Any other obligation of the maker or any endorser, guarantor or surety for this Note
shall be in default or shall not have been paid when due following any applicable notice and cure
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period, by acceleration or otherwise, or shall be declared to be due andpayable, or shall be required
to be prepaid(otherthan by a regularlyscheduled prepayment), prior to the statedmaturitythereof;
(e)Occurrence of any of the following withrespectto any maker, endorser or guarantor
hereof: admission in writing of his or its inability, or be generally unable, to pay his or its debts
as they become due, death, dissolution, termination of existence, cessation of normal business
operations, insolvency, appointment of a receiver of any part of the property of, legal or equitable
assignment, conveyance or transfer of property for the benefit of creditors by, or the
commencement of any proceedings under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against, such
person; provided however, in the case of the commencement of any such proceedings against such
person, such person shall have thirty (30) days from the date of the commencement of such
proceedings to dismiss such proceedings provided, however, the death or legal incapacity of a
guarantor shall not constitute an Event of Default provided that Lender shall have received a
guaranty from a replacement guarantor satisfactorytoLenderinits sole discretionwithinthirty(30)
days following the death or legal incapacity of such guarantor;
(f)Failure by Borrower or any guarantor as may be required to deliver to the Lender
on an annual basis, within 120 days of the close of each calendar year or otherwise upon the
reasonable request of the Lender, financial reports in form satisfactory to the Lender, including
without limitation, a current financial statement in form satisfactoryto the Lender fortheBorrower
and each guarantor (with the financial statement for Borrower due within 120 days of the close of
eachfiscalyear),andwithin 45 days of filing or otherwise upon the reasonablerequest of the Lender,
a copy of the most recently filed Federal Income Tax Return for Borrower and each guarantor; or
(g)The occurrence of an event of default, after any applicable notice and cure period,
under any other loan document provided in connection herewith.
Any deposits or other sums at any time credited by or due from the holder to any maker, endorser
or guarantor of this Note, and any securities or other property of any such maker, endorser or
guarantor at any time in the possession of the holder may at all times be held and treated as
collateral for the payment of this Note and the payment and performance of any and all other
obligations, (direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, sole, joint or several, due or to become due,
now existing or hereafter arising) of any such maker to the holder. Regardless of the adequacy of
collateral, the holder may apply or set off such deposits or other sums against such obligations, at
any time in the case of makers but only with respect to matured obligations in the case of endorsers
and guarantors.
Every maker, endorser or guarantor hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice and protest
and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance,
default or enforcement hereof or with any collateral, and assents to any extension or postponement
of the time of payment or other indulgence under this Note or with respect to any collateral, and
to any substitution, exchange or release of collateral, or the discharge of any party primarily or
secondarily liable hereon. No delay or omission on the part of the holder in exercising any right
hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any
such right on one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any
future occasion.
This Note is secured by any and all collateral at any time granted to Lender to secure any
obligations of any maker hereof. In the event this Note is signed by more than one person, all
obligations hereunder shall be joint and several.
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The Lendermay, without notice to or consent of any person (including without limitation Borrower
or any guarantor), sell, assign, grant a participation in or otherwise dispose of all or any portion of
this Note and all other loan documents related thereto. In connection with this, the Lender may
disclose to a prospective purchaser, assignee, participant, or transferee any information possessed
by the Lender relating to this loan and the collateral securing the loan.
Every maker, endorser, and guarantor hereof agree, jointly and severally, to pay on demand all
costs and expenses (including legal costs and attorneys' fees) incurred or paid by the holder in
enforcing this Note. This Note shall be governed by the State or Commonwealth laws of
Massachusetts and shall take effect as an instrument under seal. However, when SBA is theholder,
this Note will be interpreted and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. Lender
or SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers recording documents, giving notice,
foreclosing liens, and other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal
immunity from state of local control, penalty, tax, or liability. As to this Note, Borrower may not
claim or assert against SBA any local or state law to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA,
or preempt federal law.
Borrower: 55 Bedford Street LLC
By: _______________________________ By: _________________________________
Name: _____________________________ Name: _______________________________
Title: _____________________________ Title: ________________________________
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Discussion: Letter of Support for the Municipal Empowerment Act
PRESENTER:
ITEM
NUMBER:
I.3
SUMMARY:
Category: Discussion
The Board will discuss a draft letter of support to the state delegation regarding the Governor’s recently re-
filed Municipal Empowerment Act.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025 7:25pm
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
MEA Letter Backup Material
April 28, 2025
Dear Representative/Senator __________:
On behalf of the Lexington Select Board and the Town of Lexington, I am writing to ask that you support
the Governor’s refiled Municipal Empowerment Act. Initially filed in 2024, this bill addresses many of the
challenges facing the Town of Lexington – from curing double pole-blight to procurement law updates,
enhanced local-option revenues, recalibrated school financing terms, and embracing regional services.
The tools in this bill will create greater efficiencies, reduce redundancies, and raise funds for critical
projects in all municipalities, including our own. I urge you to support the full bill, particularly the
following provisions.
Local Option Taxes:
I urge you to support the option for cities and towns to increase local meals taxes or lodging taxes and
the ability to implement a local option motor vehicle excise surcharge. Though not every municipality
will take advantage of these options, the flexibility gives cities and towns the opportunity to examine
what fiscal mechanisms may be most appropriate for their residents and businesses.
Procurement Updates:
The procurement updates in the Governor’s proposal will make it easier for municipalities to provide the
best services by easing and clarifying processes during a time of municipal staffing shortages. These
include: equalizing Ch. 30B thresholds for advertised procurements to $100K for all municipal
purchasing; clarifying cooperative purchasing language to make it easier for municipalities to select
multiple vendors to fulfill an RFP; and removing the requirement to post certain contracts on
COMMBUYS.
Municipal Governance & Fiscal Management:
There are numerous provisions in the Governor’s proposal that will make it easier for municipalities to
carry out their necessary functions, ensure cities and towns can provide the best services and resources
to residents, and better address long-term fiscal challenges, including:
- the ability to increase the maximum bond term for school projects from 30 to 40 years, which
better aligns with the useful life of the projects and helps ease the pressure of rising costs.
- establishment of a new Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Commission to take a fresh
look at opportunities to address unfunded liabilities from non-pension employee benefits is a
critical first step in tackling what has become the largest unfunded liability on most
municipalities’ books.
- a local option, means tested property tax exemption for qualifying seniors, which offers towns
and cities a new tool for managing the inherent tension between increasing demand (and cost)
for services and some seniors’ ability to pay, when their assets exceed their income.
I ask that you support this legislation, which will give cities and towns across the Commonwealth the
tools we need to best serve our residents.
Sincerely,
Steve Bartha
Lexington Town Manager
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Discussion: Worthen Road School Safety Zone - This Item will be rescheduled to a future
agenda
PRESENTER:
ITEM
NUMBER:
I.4
SUMMARY:
This Item will be rescheduled to a future agenda
Staff from Planning & Engineering are preparing materials for this discussion (in response to concerns raised in
January by the Bicycle Advisory Committee), and have requested that this item be delayed until one of the May
meetings.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve: Level 3 Electric Vehicle Charging Rates for NStar Lot
PRESENTER:
Maggie Peard, Sustainability &
Resilience Officer
ITEM
NUMBER:
I.5
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-Making
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve/disapprove a flat rate of $0.45 per kilowatt-hour for charging at Town-managed Level 3 EV
charging stations with a $1.00/minute idle fee after a 10 minute grace period for cars parked at the stations for
more than 2 hours.
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/28/2025 7:40pm
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Level 3 Charging Rate Backup Material
To: Select Board
From: Maggie Peard, Sustainability & Resilience Officer
Date: April 16, 2025
Re: Level 3 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rate Approval
After two discussions with the Board around setting a rate for public Level 3 electric vehicle
charging stations, Town staff request a vote from the Board to approve the rate structure below.
This rate structure will serve as a starting point and can be adjusted based on the analysis of
usage, cost, and revenue data once the station is operational.
Proposed Rate Structure
Flat rate of $0.45/kWh.
Idle fee: $1.00/minute after a 10-minute grace period for a car that has been parked for more than
2 hours. This idle fee would NOT be conditional on there being a car charging at the other port.
Note: The ports will be limited to a max charging rate of 100 kW to avoid demand charges from
Eversource. If we see that this modification is significantly increasing charging times, we can
reexamine the limit.