HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-18 SB-min RetreatSELECT BOARD MEETING
Thursday, June 18 2025
A meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 9:00am on Wednesday, June 18, 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.
Also in attendance: Mr. Wortmann, Novel Communications, LLC
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1.Facilitated Session on Communication – Strategies and Best Practices
Mr. Wortmann led a facilitated session with the Select Board, Town Manager and Deputy Town Manger
regarding strategies and best practices of Board communications. The group discussed overall
communication styles, effective communication strategies when engaging with Town Staff and each
other, as well as the need to improve communications with Town committees. The Board also had an
initial discussion on setting goals for FY2026.
The Board agreed to meet on July 17, 2025 to continue the goal setting discussion in further detail.
ADJOURN
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at
12:00p.m.
A true record; Attest:
Kim Katzenback
Executive Clerk