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Town of Lexington
Recreation Committee
Frederick DeAngelis, Chairman Tel: (781) 698-4800
Claire Sheth, Vice Chair Fax: (781) 861-2747
Renen Bassik
Sean Bridgeo
Carl Fantasia
Andrea Jackson
Weiwei Li
Recreation Committee
Minutes of Meeting
October 14th, 2025
A meeting of the Recreation Committee was held on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 from 7:00 PM to
8:42pm PM in the Select Board Meeting Room at Lexington Town Hall, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue,
Lexington, MA. The meeting was held in hybrid format via Zoom.
Attendance
Members Present: Rick DeAngelis, Claire Sheth, Renen Bassik, Sean Bridgeo, Carl Fantasia,
Andrea Jackson, Weiwei Li
Staff Present: Melissa Battite, Peter Coleman, Christine Dean, Kate DeAngelis
Public Present: Carissa Black, Rod Cole, Mark Gallagher, Lindsay Hill, Guy Jarvis, Lisa O’Brien
1. Call to Order and Public Comment
Vice Chair Claire Sheth called the meeting to order, serving as acting Chair. Quorum was
confirmed. No members of the public offered comment at this time.
2. Center Recreation Playground Project – Presentation and Vote
Melissa Battite and representatives from New England Recreation Group and Play & Park
Structures presented the final Concept #4 playground design. The design features full poured-
in-place surfacing, inclusive equipment, and national demonstration site recognition. Claire
Sheth moved to approve Concept #4; Sean Bridgeo seconded. The motion passed 6–0.
3. LHS Building Project – Discussion and Letter Vote
The Committee discussed Article 97 implications and preservation of recreation fields. A letter
to the Select Board was approved with amendments emphasizing preservation of fields in
perpetuity. Motion by Claire Sheth, second by Renen Bassik. Vote 5–0.
4. Lexington Community Playground Fund – Discussion
The Committee reviewed a $20,000 fund held by the Trustees for Public Trust for maintenance
and improvements at the Center Playground. Members agreed to hold the funds for future
enhancements after the playground opens.
5. Approval of August 27 & September 30 Meeting Minutes
Motion by Renen Bassik to approve the minutes, seconded by Weiwei Li. Vote 5–0. Motion
passed.
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6. Liaison Reports
Rod Cole reported no major updates. Lincoln Park boardwalk project was approved. No new
updates from Sports Advisory Council.
7. Recreation and Community Programs Report
Staff reported on upcoming skate park coordination, policy reviews, program registration,
capital project progress, community center events, and park safety/maintenance
improvements.
Meeting Schedule Discussion:
The Committee discussed the possibility of changing its regular meeting day from Wednesdays
to Tuesdays to better accommodate member availability. Members expressed general
openness to exploring a Tuesday schedule, noting that no formal change was made at this time.
Staff will circulate proposed 2025–2026 meeting dates including Tuesday options for
consideration.
8. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Renen Bassik, seconded by Sean Bridgeo. Vote 5–0. Meeting adjourned at
8:42 PM.
Summary of Motions
# Description Moved By Seconded By Vote 1 Approve
Concept #4 –
Center
Playground
Project
Claire Sheth Sean Bridgeo 6–0
2 Accept LHS
Building
Project Letter
with
amendments
Claire Sheth Renen Bassik 5–0
3 Approve
August &
September
2025 Meeting
Minutes
Renen Bassik Weiwei Li 5–0
4 Adjourn
Meeting
Renen Bassik Sean Bridgeo 5–0
Respectfully submitted,
Melinda Spencer
Administrative Manager
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