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Thursday, July 14, 2016
Selectmen Meeting Room
4:00 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are allowed for up to 10 minutes at the beginning of each meeting. Each speaker is
limited to 3 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 Selectmen's Office at 781-698-4580
if they wish to speak during public comment to assist the Chairman in managing meeting times.
SELECTMAN CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Minuteman School Building Project- Special Election(10 min.) 4:05 p.m.
2. Receive Minuteman Statue Restoration Report(15 min.) 4:15 p.m.
3. Update on Munroe Tavern Expansion Project-Preservation Restriction(15 min.) 4:25 p.m.
4. Carcia Property Discussion-Adjacent to 227 Grove Street(30 min.) 4:40 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Use of Battle Green-Promotion Ceremony(5 min)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session-Exemption 3: Update on 20 Pelham Road and 173 Bedford 5:10 p.m.
Street Properties (45 min.)
2. Executive Session-Exemption 1: Discussion of Physical Condition, Executive 6:00 p.m.
Clerk-Board of Selectmen's Office(20 min.)
ADJOURN
1. Approximate Adjourn Time(6:20 PM)
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Minuteman School Building Project - Special Election(10 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Nadie Rice, Town Clerk
I.1
SUMMARY:
The Minuteman School Committee has voted to call for a special district wide election on Tuesday, September
20, to see if the voters approve the issuing of debt for a new Minuteman High School building. Each of the 16
communities in the Minuteman School District are required to have one polling location, open for eight hours.
The Town Clerk is recommending that the Community Center be used for this polling location, as it has
sufficient space and, in particular, parking.
In response to questions about how to conduct this election, the following guidance has been provided:
1. Since there is nothing in the statute that requires each Town to report the election results by
precinct, there is no need to conduct the election by precinct. Each Town will be providing the election
results to Minuteman with just totals for each of the community— a total of blanks, Yes votes and No
votes.
2. Although there has been some discussion about omitting the"check-out"process, the State
Elections Division advises that Towns both check-in and check-out voters, which will serve as a
double-check on the system.
3. There is no provision for a recount of this election, except by a court order.
4. As for the number of voting booths to set up at the polling place, the Elections Division advises
that To wn's use their best judgment in determining the number of booths to set up at the one polling
place. This election only has one question on the ballot, so it won't take voters long to fill in the circle
of choice and move on beyond the booth to the check-out table.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Although a vote isn't required by the Selectmen, a recommendation on the one polling location from the
Selectmen is assumed to fulfill the"consulting with Selectmen"requirement in the statute.
FOLLOW-UP:
Town Clerk's Office will follow-up with Minuteman.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
7/14/2016 4:05 p.m.
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ELECTION WARRANT
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
MINUTEMAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL
TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Middlesex, ss.
To the registered voters of the Towns of Acton, Arlington, Belmont, Bolton, Boxborough,
Carlisle, Concord, Dover, Lancaster, Lexington, Lincoln, Needham, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland
and Weston,
GREETINGS:
You are hereby notified and warned that the inhabitants of the Towns of Acton, Arlington,
Belmont, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Dover, Lancaster, Lexington, Lincoln,
Needham, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland and Weston registered to vote in any of said Towns, said
Towns being the member towns of the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School
District, are to meet at their respective polling places, to wit,
In the TOWN OF ACTON at the , located at in
said Town, in the TOWN OF ARLINGTON at the located at
in said Town, in the TOWN OF BELMONT at the
located at in said Town, in the TOWN OF
BOLTON at the located at in said Town, in the
TOWN OF BOXBOROUGH at the located at in
said Town, in the TOWN OF CARLISLE at the located at
in said Town, in the TOWN OF CONCORD at the located at
in said Town, in the TOWN OF DOVER at the located at
in said Town, in the TOWN OF LANCASTER at the
located at in said Town, in the TOWN OF LEXINGTON at the
located at in said Town, in the TOWN OF LINCOLN at the
located at in said Town, in the TOWN OF NEEDHAM at
the located at in said Town, in the TOWN OF STOW at
the located at in said Town, in the TOWN OF SUDBURY
at the located at in said Town, in the TOWN OF WAYLAND
at the located at in said Town, and in the TOWN OF WESTON
at the located at in said Town
on 1 , 2016 at o'clock [a.m.] [p.m.] to vote by BALLOT
on the following question:
"Do you approve of the vote of the Regional District School Committee of the Minuteman
Regional Vocational Technical School District on June 27, 2016, to authorize the borrowing of
$144,922,478 to pay costs of constructing a new district school, which vote provides, in relevant
part, as follows:
VOTED: That the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District(the "District")
hereby appropriates the amount of$144,922,478 for the purpose of paying costs of designing,
constructing and originally equipping a new district school,to be located at 758 Marrett Road,
Lexington, Massachusetts, and for the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto
(the "Project"), which school facility shall have an anticipated useful life as an educational facility
for the instruction of school children of at least 50 years, and for which the District may be
eligible for a school construction grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority
("MSBA"), said amount to be expended at the direction of the School Building Committee. To
meet this appropriation the District is authorized to borrow said amount,under and pursuant to
Chapter 71, Section 16(n) of the General Laws and the District Agreement, as amended, or
pursuant to any other enabling authority. The District acknowledges that the MSBA's grant
program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need as determined by the MSBA,
and any Project costs the District incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the
MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the District and its member municipalities;provided
further that any grant that the District may receive from the MSBA shall not exceed the lesser of
(i) forty-four and three quarters percent(44.75%) of eligible, approved Project costs, as
determined by the MSBA, and (ii)the total maximum grant amount determined by the MSBA,
and that the amount of borrowing authorized pursuant to this vote shall be reduced by any grant
amount set forth in the Project Funding Agreement that may be executed between the District and
the MSBA. "
Yes No
The polls will be open from o'clock [a.m.] [p.m.] to o'clock in the evening.
The District Secretary is hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy
thereof in at least one public place in each of the Towns of Acton, Arlington, Belmont, Bolton,
Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Dover, Lancaster, Lexington, Lincoln, Needham, Stow,
Sudbury, Wayland and Weston, and by publishing a copy thereof at least once in a newspaper of
general circulation in the District, said posting and publication to occur at least ten days before
the day of election as aforesaid.
The District Secretary shall make due return of this Warrant with his or her doings thereon to the
office of the District Secretary on or before the day of the election aforesaid.
Given under our hands and the seal of the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School
District this day of , 2016.
Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical
School District Committee
A True Copy Attest:
District Secretary
DATE:
RETURN OF SERVICE
The undersigned, Secretary, of the Regional District School Committee of the Minuteman
Regional Vocational Technical School District, certify that at least 10 days prior to
, 2016, I posted or caused to be posted, a true and attested copy of this warrant in the Town
Clerk's office in each of the Towns of Acton, Arlington, Belmont, Bolton, Boxborough,
Carlisle, Concord, Dover, Lancaster, Lexington, Lincoln, Needham, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland
and Weston (collectively, the District's "Member Towns, and in addition, that I caused a copy of
the within warrant to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the Member
Towns of the District on , 2016, which date was also at least 10 days prior to
, 2016, all as required by Chapter 71, Section 16(n) of the General Laws.
District Secretary
DATE:
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Receive Minuteman Statue Restoration Report (15 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
David Pinsonneault, Public Works
Director 1.2
SUMMARY:
Discussion of Conservator's report of the John Parker-Minuteman Statute
SUGGESTED MOTION:
NA
FOLLOW-UP:
Continue discussion/take public comment at July 25 Selectmen's meeting.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
7/14/2016 4:15 p.m.
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Condition Assessment and Options for Treatment
Object: Samuel Parker Minuteman Sculpture
Artist/Date: Henry Hudson Kitson/1900
Material: Bronze
Owner: Town of Lexington, MA
Proiect Overview:
We were asked by the Town of Lexington to provide an assessment of the condition of
the Minuteman sculpture and offer some options for treatments, if needed.
From discussions with Susan Bennett of the Lexington Historical Commission, there has
been some debate in the Town about how to best care for and preserve this unique artifact of our
shared cultural history. Though sometimes these debates can be contentious, in the long run they
are generally good for the long-term preservation of the object. When a community is engaged
with public art and memorials the ideas that the creators, benefactors and citizens of the past
wanted to convey live on.
Our goal in this report is to describe the current conditions of the sculpture, highlight past
treatments performed, and offer a clear set of options for the future care of the bronze sculpture.
About the Author:
Daedalus, Inc. was founded by Clifford Craine (my father)in 1983 (formally Dennis and
Craine) as a hands-on private art conservation firm. I began working for Daedalus in 1995.
Our practice specializes in the treatment of objects made from a variety of materials,
large and small, indoor and outdoor. We work for a variety of clients ranging from museums,
state, local, and federal governments, and private collectors. I have had the good fortune to work
on hundreds of bronze sculptures in the past twenty years.
My recent bronze projects include the conservation of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
in Boston Common, maintenance of the Statue of Freedom sculpture on the top of the U.S.
Capitol, and I am currently working on the restoration of the Ben Franklin sculpture from Old
City Hall in Boston (it was knocked off its perch earlier this year). In 2008 I conserved another
sculpture by Henry Kitson, the Saltonstall Memorial in Watertown, MA.
About Bronze:
Bronze is an alloy made from copper(what we call "statuary bronze" today is
approximately 90% copper with some small percentages of tin, zinc, and lead). The use of
copper and its alloys have been used by artists to create objects since the Neolithic period. Since
then great societies from around the world have used some form of copper alloy to tell stories,
grace their landscape with beauty, and memorialize people and events.
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Traditionally, bronze sculptures start as clay models fabricated by artists in their studios.
After a sequence of enlargements, molds, casts and fittings that are generally performed at
foundries, cast bronze sculptures emerge. Large scale objects are cast in several sections and
joined internally using mechanical attachments or by brazing, and in some cases internal
armatures are used. The thickness of the bronze in a typical turn of the century casting is about
'/2 inch. A single heroic-sized figure can weigh up to 2,000 pounds. According to a 1925 Article,
provided by the Lexington Historical Society, the Minuteman weighs 1,800 pounds.
After the surface is chased to remove the artifacts of the casting and joining processes,
and to add sculptural detail, the object is patinated. Though this word "patina" evokes the image
of a green surface (such as is observed on the Statue of Liberty, which is made from sheet
copper), this is not usually the case for 19th century bronze statuary. The majority of bronze
objects from this period were originally patinated to a brown tone. The patina is formed by
applying chemicals to the surface of the bronze along with the application of varnishes and
waxes. There are some exceptions to this; bronzes are occasionally gilt or polished and can be
patinated in a variety of colors. It is pretty clear from some of the early images provided to us by
the Lexington Historical Society that the Minuteman was originally patinated to a brown
coloration.
If interested;Bronze Casting andAmerican Sculpture 1850-1900 by Michael Edward
Shapiro, is a great reference for understanding the bronze casting techniques used at the time that
the Minuteman was created.
Exposure to a polluted outdoor environment can cause damage to the surface of a bronze
object. Acid rain and snow cause applied surface coatings to degrade and also cause numerous
reactions with the metals in the alloy. This results in a bronze surface that is streaky with black
and green corrosion products; it also leaves pits and exposes hidden defects on the surface. Over
the years, different environmental conditions cause various reactions to the bronze. Atypical
pattern for corrosion in the Northeast United States shows a streaked surface of black corrosion
products (sometimes caused by the burning of coal as fuel)which appear first, followed by
greener products which cover some of the less protected surfaces of the bronze (which can be
attributed to pollution from vehicle emissions). Rather than exhibiting a reflective surface with
an aesthetically applied patina, sculptures can become muddy and difficult to read as a consistent
whole. Left untreated, the sculpture can continue to corrode and much of the original surface
(tool marks, fine details) can be lost.
Images of the sculpture over the years provided by the Lexington Historical Society show
the pattern of corrosion described above in clear detail.
Based on my conversations with people from Lexington, there is some question about the
nature of the color of the Minuteman and whether it is intentional. There has been considerable
research conducted about this subject. For a greater understanding of how and why bronze
corrodes, the best reference that I know is a book titled: Cofer and Bronze: Corrosion,
Colorants, Conservation by David A, Scott.
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Condition of the Sculpture:
Treatment History:
According to records provided to us by the Lexington Historical Society, the sculpture
was lifted from the stone pedestal at least three times: 1925, because the capstone was damaged,
1929, because the sculptor did not like the new capstone, and 1937, because the capstone was
damaged again). There are no records of any treatment to the bronze during this process.
The first record of treatment of the bronze is from 1992. This was conducted by the
Center for Conservation and Technical Studies (Harvard University). These records which were
provided by the Lexington Historical Commission are attached on the next pages.
These reports indicate that the sculpture was vandalized with red paint prior to treatment.
This paint was removed by using high pressure water and acetone (4/15/1992). The author
describes the condition as free of coating and with corroded surface with losses of up to lmm of
the original surface. Once this treatment was completed a proposal was provided for a more
comprehensive treatment which occurred on 6/16 -17/1992.
The second phase of treatment in June 1992 consisted of cleaning the surface of the
sculpture with bronze wool and brass brushes to remove loose powdery corrosion products.
In the initial Treatment Proposal (4/1992), the conservator noted that the "distracting
contrast between black is less acute than on many outdoor sculptures." However, in the later
Treatment Report, upon further inspection it was observed"that there was some paint
(particularly visible on the front of legs, but on other areas as well.) This appears to be an epoxy
paint(applied in the last 5 -15 years?)to cover up areas of black corrosion." (It is presumed that
the paint was green). The report does not indicate whether or not the paint was removed.
However, the report describes that the next phase of treatment involved coating the surface with
Incralac (an acrylic resin formulated for use on outdoor bronze objects) and "areas of disfiguring
black corrosion were toned using acrylic resin paint".
The sculpture was then waxed with a coat of Butchers Wax.
Note: The Town was provided with two options in 1992. The first was to clean the sculpture of
loose-powdery corrosion products and repatinate the sculpture to the original brown coloration,
the second was to clean the sculpture of loose powdery corrosion products and paint the areas of
black corrosion products with green paint. The second option was chosen.
To sum up: The surface of the bronze has been treated at least twice. The first was un-
documented. It is conceivable that there were more undocumented treatments.
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Treatment Proposal
Nationality: American Dale L, Gaaslanrd
Artist: Henry Hudson Kitson Lexington Dept of Public M^Ccr4ss
Title: metThe Minuteman 201 Bedford Street
TypMedium: metal Lexington, MA 021'73
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Conditions
The sculpture appears,to be structurally sound and firmly attached to its stone base. The remnen,ts of a red paint
(vandalism 4/15/91) are present at many locations along the proper right side of the figure. The red material is soduable
in acetcne and was partially removed us'ing high pressure water on 4/15 and using acetone and a brass brush on 4/17.
No coating is present on the bronze surface, leaving the metal subject to damage by a6d rain. Most areas of the
surface show etching up to a depth of 1 mm and some finer aspects of the original surface texture are being host. The
damage is less than that on many other bronzes of comparable age. The weathering products are mostly green
(probably copper sulphate)with some areas of black. The distracting contrast between black and green is less acute
than on many outdoor bronzes. Several'areas of a yellowish run-off are present at the back.
Proposed Treatment:
Clean the surface and remove loose green corrosion products by blasting the surface with AD 10.56 60/120 grace walnut shell powder at 30 psi. Remove the remnants of the red paint using acetone and a brass brush,
Option A: Repatinate the surface to match its original dark brown color using a torch and the appropriate aqueous
reagents. Rinse off residual chemicals and allow the bronze to dry completely. Apply two brush coats and one spray
coat of Incrlac acrylic lacquer. Apply a coat of renewable paste wax over the IncraYac coating, (Total:63 hours)
Option B: Aiaply two brush coats nt lncralac acrylic lacquer. Inpaint disfiguring areas of black weathering products usisrg
Gi ipfiex acrylic colors. Apply one spray coat of incrwac roliowed by a scat of renewable paste wars. (Total:48 hours)
The choice of A or B should be made by the Town of Lexington (perhaps the Art or Historical Commission/Society?)
after discussion with the Center for Conservation, Thee conservators will contact relavent art historians to learn their
feelings on thh; matter before discussion with the town. Bronzes of this type are usually repatinated to match their
original color, in this case, however,the surface is a fairly even green color and the relief can be read without to much
dtficufty In addition, residents are sometimes disappointed with major aesthetic changes„ even when the are for the
better. The sculptural form would be more clearly visible and closer to the artists intenfions if the bronze was
repatmated,
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t4ationality: American
Artist: Henry I-iudson Kitson Date I. 'aasland
Title: The Minuteman Lexim1ton Dept of Public Work..
Medium: metal 201 Bedford Street
IYl sculptuure Lexington,M1'A02173
Period; 119th Century 861-2758
Treatment:
Crate Hours Description
June 16-17, 1992 48 Loose corrosion was removed with bronze wool and brass brushes.The sculpture was
washed with mild Orvus detergent and water,and rinsed with wader. After dryings two brush
costs of Incralac:acrylic resin in xylene were applied. Areas of disfiguring block corroruion
were toned using acrylic resin paint,and the sculpture was given afiinal spray coat of
Incralac,followed by'waxing with Butcher's Bowling Alley Paste wax and buffing with soft
cloths.
It is noted that upon close examination there was some paint on areas of the sculpture
(particularly visible on the front of the legs„but in other areas as well).This appears to be an
epoxy paint that was probably applied(in the Oast 5-1 r years?)to cover up areas of black
corrosion.
Future care and maintenance.The current coatings will protect the bronze from acid rain and
graffiti,but will need to be maintained. Some types of grrffiti would be able to be removed
without disturbing the Incralac coating. If any graffiti occurs,the town Is encouraged to call
the Center for Conservation and Technical Studies for recommendations.
Maintenance: It is very important to continually maintain thrr Minuteman by annual washing
and waxing to prevent deterforation of the surface coating s'rnd corrosion to the brr"nze.
Once a year(twice it possible)the sculpture should be washed with a mild detergent(Nvory
soap flakes are recommended)and rinsed,thoroughly with water. High pressure water its riot
necessary-the water pressure from the spigot at the back of the sculpture is sufficient,
After thorough drying(approximately one hour an a sunny day)„the,sculpture Should be
waxed with Butcher's Bowling Ailey Paste wax(available in hardware stores)and buffed with
waft cloths. The wax may be applied by brush or rag„but should be applied very thinly. Wax
that is too thick will blanch,or turn white,upon exposure to water,and a thick application at
wax will also attract din.
48 hours worked @ $82 per hour Total Labor Actual: $3,936.00
48 hours billed @ $82 per hour Totat LaborSi ted:, $3„936.00
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Current Condition:
The sculpture was observed by Joshua Craine and Clifford Craine of Daedalus, Inc. and
by Richard Newman (Head of Scientific Research, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA) on Friday
June 3,2016. Clifford and Richard viewed the sculpture from the ground; Joshua from the
ground and from a bucket truck provided by the Town of Lexington. Richard was asked to look
at the sculpture independently and although his observations are not included formally in this
report, we were all in agreement from what we observed from the ground.
Observed From the Ground:
From the ground, the sculpture appears to have a fairly uniform green coloration with
some black undertones. There are multiple areas of chalked coating which look like spots of
matte white over the darker colors of the bronze surface. These areas are most easily observed on
the figure's back and the sides of the figure's legs.
The areas of chalked coating are from the Incralac applied in 1992. The Incralac coating
is long past its expected life-span. The coating can continue to protect for 7 to 10 years, and
longer in some cases when the sculpture is maintained on a consistent basis.
Observed From the Lift:
Surface:
The sculpture is dirty. There are numerous areas of bird guano on the upward facing
sections of the sculpture, primarily on the figure's head and shoulders. Bird guano is quite acidic
and etches the bronze surface.
The surface is pitted and there is some loss of surface detail which is consistent with how
bronze sculpture looks when exposed to a polluted outdoor environment.
The areas of blanched coating and wax are much more noticeable and cover a good
amount of the sculpture (approximately 35%). It is possible that the coating is still stable in other
areas of the sculpture, but a considerable amount has completely degraded and is no longer
offering any protection to the bronze. Some of the chalked coating appears to be covering
painted areas on the sculpture.
The issues with blanched/degraded areas are two-fold: One, it is aesthetically displeasing,
the other is that any coating which is not well-adhered to the bronze can cause increased
degradation to the surface as water can get trapped between the coating and the untreated bronze.
There are numerous spots where the sculpture has been painted. The colors appear to vary
in tone indicating that some of the paint observed in the 1992 treatment was not completely
removed (or may have been left intentionally). The most obvious paint contrast can be observed
on the proper right side/chin/neck of the figure where the surface has a dark green tonality (likely
from the earlier un-documented campaign), and the proper left leg which is much lighter in tone
(likely done in 1992). As with the coating, flaking and degrading paint can also accelerate the
corrosion process as water can get trapped between the paint and bronze surface.
The blanched coating and painted surface cover a considerable amount of the bronze
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surface and the surface coloration observed from the ground is not a pristine untouched bronze.
This surface as we see it now is a combination of copper corrosion products, paint, degraded
paint, and blanched coating. As the sculpture has been cleaned in the past with bronze wool and
brass brushes and high pressure (1992) at the minimum, even some of the green corrosion layers
are relatively newly formed.
Structural:
The majority of the seams between the cast sections appear stable (free of gaps).
However, the joint at the figure's waist is slightly open (there is an approximate 1/16" gap). This
is an area where water can infiltrate the cast and could possibly lead to cracking of the bronze.
There is a small crack adjacent to this gap on the inside of the figure on the figure's jacket. It is
possible that there are other areas of cracks and open seams which are obscured by the paint and
coating. No cracks were noted in the 1992 report.
An image showing the bottom of the sculpture from the 1925 article, (previously
referenced) reveals that there are large blocks (of what appears to be cast bronze) on the bottom
of both feet. These blocks appear to be designed to set into openings on the capstone. There is no
mention of the material used to anchor the blocks into the stone in the information provided to us
by the Town.
At present, there is a layer of a yellow synthetic material that is smeared on the capstone
at the intersection of the figure's feet. There is no mention of this material in the condition
assessment describing the condition of the stone (the assessment was done by a very reputable
stone conservator, and it is likely that they did not have access to the top of the capstone at the
time of their report). The assessment was provided to us by the Lexington Historical
Commission. It appears that this material is being used to waterproof the socket in the capstone
and possibly fill some cracks on the upper parts of the stone.
The sculpture appears stable in its connection to the capstone. A slight push on the top of
the head revealed no movement of the sculpture at the feet. However, it is difficult to get
leverage from the lift. If the sculpture is to be treated in the future, the connection should be
inspected again from a sturdier platform. The yellowing color of the synthetic materials could
indicate that the material has degraded and has lost some of its adhesion properties.
Some of the synthetic material has been applied the edges of the figure's feet. There are
spots of this material dripped on the tops of the figure's feet.
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Treatment Options:
Part One:
The following treatments should take place regardless of how the surface color is treated.
1. Cleaning particulate matter and bird guano:
The sculpture should be washed with a solution of anionic detergent in water, applied
using a soft-bristled brush and rinsed with water.
2. Removal of old and degraded coating:
These can be removed using a variety of different methods, and it is likely that more than
one of the techniques/materials listed below may need to be used in the process. The
removal of the coating will likely result in the removal of the loose-powdery corrosion
products on the surface. If done properly, none of the techniques will take the sculpture
down to bare metal. With the coatings removed, the sculpture will continue have the
tonality of green and black. Each technique should be tested prior to treating the entire
surface:
• Chemically: Using paint strippers (followed by water rinsing) and/or organic
solvents applied locally using cotton pads
• Water blasting using a hot water pressure washer at 3,000 psi
• Micro-abrasive blasting with dry ice or walnut shells
• Using an Nd:Yag conservation laser
3. Repair of open seams and cracks:
As noted, there is at least one open seam and one crack observed on the sculpture; once
the applied coating and paint are removed it is possible that more will be revealed.
The opens seams should be filled with epoxy resin bulked with bronze powder, as
needed.
Cracks should be repaired by drilling and threading holes at each of the cracks and
inserting a small bronze threaded pin into each of the holes to stop the expansion. The
cracks should be filled with epoxy bulked with bronze powder.
4. Inspection and repair of the connection between the capstone and bronze:
This should be done in conjunction with the stone treatment, if the work is being done by
different contractors.
The yellow synthetic material should be removed mechanically from the capstone and the
connection should be inspected. If the bronze is stable, a new waterproofing material
which is appropriate for use on historic stone should be used to fill the joint as needed.
This material should be determined in conjunction with the contractor responsible for the
stone work.
If the bronze appears unstable, which seems unlikely based on our initial inspection, a
plan to re-set the Monument should be developed in conjunction with a structural
engineer.
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Part Two: Surface Coloration:
Option 1:
The last time a treatment campaign was undertaken the decision was made to"cover the
disfiguring areas of black weathering products using paint."
This process could be repeated using the similar techniques. The surface can be painted
and/or patinated in spots to give the sculpture a uniform green coloration.
There are numerous paint systems and patina formulations that can be used to achieve
this result. The products used should be tested and approved by a designated curator or
curatorial committee from the Town (see next section).
Once the desired coloration is achieved, the sculpture should be coated with three coats
of Incralac. This should be followed by a coat of paste wax applied cold which serves as a
sacrificial layer for the acrylic coating.
Option 2:
Apply a brown patina using traditional patina techniques. This includes heating the
bronze with a propylene-fueled torch and applying oxidizing chemicals such as ferric nitrate,
potassium permanganate or liver of sulfur.
The brown colors can range from reddish to blackish and can be adjusted by changing the
solutions. The patina can be light, allowing greens to show through, or deep so the figure will
appear a uniform brown. As with Option#1, tests should be conducted for review, and a final
coloration should be approved by a designated curator or curatorial committee.
Once the desired coloration is achieved, the sculpture should be coated with three coats
of Incralac. This should be followed by a coat of paste wax applied cold which serves as a
sacrificial layer for the acrylic coating.
Option 3:
Once the sculpture is free of old coatings do not modify the color in any way and apply
the Incralac and wax as noted in Options #1 and 2.
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Discussion about Patina:
In the majority of the projects in which we have been involved communities usually
decide to patinate the sculptures to a brown coloration. However, each community and each
sculpture is different. For as long as most people can remember, the Minuteman has been some
variation of green and that is important. The same has been true for sculptures we have treated in
other places and many of those communities have decided that it was important to restore the
surface similar to the way it looked when it was installed. It is clear that the sculpture was not
patinated green originally. Nothing that we have proposed would cause damage to the sculpture.
We have treated some of the most recognizable outdoor sculptures in Massachusetts and the
region (the Shaw Memorial, the Brewer Fountain, in Boston and the Statue of Freedom in
Washington, DC)using the techniques described. Treatment plans similar to what is described in
this report have been approved by curators, art historians, engineers, and material scientists on
past projects.
The best way to protect to the sculpture for future generations is to apply a coating to the surface.
Points to Consider Moving Forward:
1. No matter which way the Town decides to go with the treatment, it is important to have a
designated curator who is responsible for making aesthetic decisions. Having a small committee
(1 to 4)people is usually helpful, but one person in that committee should have the final approval
about how the sculpture should ultimately look.
2. A maintenance plan should be developed and the followed through yearly. The plan should
involve washing the sculpture once or twice a year and applying a new coat of wax, and
inspecting the coating for signs of failure. It is best if this process is done by the conservator who
treats the sculpture. This process will not only help protect the bronze, but it will keep it looking
good year after year. There are no man-made objects that stay outdoors in New England every
minute of every day which do not need to be cared for on a consistent basis.
Joshua Craine
June 2016
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TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
< ro MONUMENTS & MEMORIALS COMMITTEE
Linda Dixon %Veterans' Services Dept.
Sam Doran,chairman 39 Marrett Rd.
Bebe Fallick Lexington,Mass. 02420
Kathryn Jacob
Charles H.Price Jr. Tel. (781)879-3890
07 July 2016
Mr. David Pinsonneault, director
Department of Public Works
Ms. Suzie Barry, liaison
Board of Selectmen
Re: Minuteman Statue and Lexington Minute Men Memorial
Dear Dave and Suzie:
The Committee at our 23 June 2016 meeting discussed the process by which restoration
is being planned for the Minuteman Statue and the Lexington Minute Men Memorial. In
particular, we discussed concern with the disposition of conservator reports that will provide us
valuable data to use in issuing our treatment recommendation to the Board of Selectmen. The
Committee asked me to write a letter such as this if we did not receive the Daedalus Fine Art
Conservators report by its deadline of 24 June.
It is our duty, per our Committee Charge, to issue an informed recommendation on
treatment of these two important monuments. In order to carry out this duty, we need the useful
information which we have long expected to receive, first in a Rika Smith McNally report, later
in a Daedalus Fine Art Conservators report.
The McNally report was due at the end of February 2016 but never arrived. We were
later told by Dave that attempts to contact Ms. McNally had failed, and that a new report had
been ordered from Daedalus. We were subsequently informed of a 24 June 2016 due date for the
Daedalus report.
D. Pinsonneault; S. Barry 2 07/07/2016
Meanwhile, our Committee had informed Dave et al that some of us were interested in
seeing more than one report. Not receiving a report from Ms. McNally will mean that we still
receive just one report-- from Daedalus.
Following our Committee meeting on 23 June, I had a telephone conversation on 24 June
with Joshua Craine of Daedalus. I called to inquire as to the status of his firm's report. Mr.
Craine told me he planned to file the report with Dave either later that day or the following
Monday, 27 June.
Dave wrote to us 15 June that"Once the report is received it will be reviewed and
forwarded to you." More than one and a half weeks past Daedalus' due date, I began to wonder if
they had missed their deadline. Our Committee had decided to only meet again after receiving
the report.
On 06 July, I again called Mr. Craine to ask about the report's status. He told me he had
filed the report on time, on 24 June 2016, by sending it to both Dave and to Susan Bennett, the
Lexington Historical Society's executive director.
Now nearly two weeks after the report was emailed to Dave and Ms. Bennett, our
Committee has not received a copy.
I wish to inquire, on behalf of the Committee:
1. Why have we not yet received the Daedalus report? We were given written and verbal
assurances that we would receive the report without delay once the Town received it. We now
approach two weeks since Mr. Craine says it was delivered to the Town.
2. Is the McNally report still forthcoming It would be good to know what happened to the
McNally report, though I know that attempts to contact Ms. McNally have previously been
unsuccessful.
3. In what capacity is Ms. Bennett serving This is simply a point of information for our
Committee to consider. We were curious at our 23 June meeting as to why the Town is not
always dealing directly with our consultants. Instead, the consultants have apparently been
recruited by Ms. Bennett, a staff person at a private nonprofit organization. Ms. Bennett voiced a
personal endorsement of a specific treatment plan prior to her involvement in this process.
D. Pinsonneault; S. Barry 3 07/07/2016
4. Does the Town still plan to begin the restoration project in August? Our Committee was
told in April that this was the planned project timeline. If work cannot begin in August, what is
the new plan?
5. If the project is still slated to begin in August, when will the Selectmen make their
decision on treatment plans for the statue and memorial? Further, when will our Committee have
an opportunity to advise the Board of Selectmen with a recommendation as per our Charge?
Keeping in mind that we must first receive any available reports and data.
We are conscious of the many questions we have posed to both of you over the last
several months. Please know that we fully appreciate the amount of time and consideration you
have given us. We heartily thank you for your continued help and cooperation!
Very truly yours,
Chairman
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Update on Munroe Tavern Expansion Project-Preservation Restriction(15 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Carl F. Valente, Town Manager
1.3
SUMMARY:
The Town holds a Preservation Restriction on the Munroe Tavern. As such, the Town must approve any
alterations to this building, which would include the proposed archives addition. The Town Manager has
retained the services of a architect/preservation consultant to review the proposed project and provide an
opinion as to whether the proposed project complies with the Secretary of Interior's Standards.
For information only. No action is required by the Board of Selectmen.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
None. Action will be taken by the Town Manager.
FOLLOW-UP:
Town Manager's Office
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
7/14/2016 4:25 p.m.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
D Drafl Roport on,Q'rq>oct's C'a,nnrlc<HWO Widl.RR:N rrvationr Rostrictionn. Backup Mute.",rinl
WENDY FRONTIERO,R.A.
Architect and Preservation Consultant
32 Abbott Street • Beverly, Mass. 01915
tel. 617 • 290 • 8076
e-mail wfrontiero@alum.mit.edu
12 July 2016 D f A 1� � F FI , �.
Carol Kowalski
Assistant Town Manager for Development
Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, Mass. 02420
Dear Carol,
This letter is submitted as a brief expert opinion on proposed alterations to the Munroe Tavern,
located at 1332 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington. The building is owned by the Lexington
Historical Society and is subject to a preservation restriction held by the Town of Lexington. My
evaluation is based on the following sources:
• Observations made during my site visit on 16 June 2016
• Historical and architectural information contained in the Historic Structure Report for the
Munroe Tavern (Rykerson and Grady, 2010)
• The MHC Inventory Form B for the property (1975)
• Historic American Buildings Survey documents (photos, 1941 and unknown date[s];
drawings, 1962)
• Historic atlases (Beers 1875, Walker 1889, Stadly 1898, Walker 1906)
• Drawings for the proposed project("Munroe Tavern Archive Wing", Colin Smith
Architecture, Inc., issued 4/4/2016)
• An "Archives Center Project Summary"prepared by the Lexington Historical Society
(n.d.) and provided to me by the Town of Lexington
• A "Site Plan and Neighborhood Photographs"provided to me by the Town of Lexington
• The Preservation Restriction Agreement between the Town of Lexington and Lexington
Historical Society, executed 26 April 2010
The Munroe Tavern uniquely exemplifies Lexington's development from the 181h through 201h
centuries. The building is significant for its role in the early history of the Revolutionary War,
for its continuing presence as a tavern and meeting place during the first half of the 191h century,
as a working farm for a century and a half, and as an example of early historic preservation
efforts in the first part of the 201h century. Architecturally, the Munroe Tavern is distinguished
by its early Georgian form and design, late 181h century enlargement, Greek Revival and
Victorian updates, and 1930s restoration and re-interpretation. Many alterations, additions, ells,
and outbuildings have appeared and disappeared over time. As noted in the Historic Structure
Report,
"For over two hundred years the Munroe Tavern property has been associated with important
events and people while being the locus of a number of business enterprises, including retail
sales, coopering,potash making,joinery, [and] farming, in addition to its over 75 years as a
tavern...
"An outstanding feature of the house is the layering of history embodied in architectural
changes over time... the Munroe Tavern, one of the oldest buildings in Lexington, is a
valuable resource for understanding the Georgian architecture of the original building, the
accretions and changes that made it pleasing and function for subsequent owners, and mid-
twentieth century restoration practices." (Munroe Tavern: Historic Structure Report: 7-8)
The Munroe Tavern presently consists of an array of building parts constructed from the early
181h century through early 21" century, all wood-frame construction. Walls are sheathed with
wood clapboards and trim; roofs are clad with wood shingles. Windows on the main block are
typically 6/9 double hung sash; the ell has 6/6 double hung sash on two elevations and 6-light
horizontal windows on its east facade. (For convenience in terminology, the main entrance is
assumed to face east towards Massachusetts Avenue.)
The main block of the Munroe Tavern is a 2 '/2 story wood frame structure with a side gable roof,
constructed in 1735. A 2 '/2 story gabled ell was added on the southwest in the early 1770s,
followed c. 1860 by a two-story addition on the northwest with a nearly flat roof(replacing an
earlier, one-story lean-to). These parts of the building, which occupy a roughly square footprint,
were heavily restored to their present appearance in 1938-39, when a variety of 191h century
alterations were removed and the building was interpreted to its pre-Revolutionary War era
appearance. The 1 '/2 story, gambrel-roofed ell at the rear(southwest) of the Tavern was
constructed in 2011, replacing an earlier shed. This ell measures 24 feet by 24 feet, with a
gambrel roof and a narrow lean-to across its rear(north) elevation.
Several previous additions no longer survive, most notably a small one-story, shed-roofed
addition(called a tap room) off the northeast corner of the main block (flush with the east facade
elevation), and a large two-story addition with a hip roof(containing a shop, kitchen, and public
assembly hall) that extended northward from the northwest corner of the main block. The latter
addition was 20 or 30 feet by 60 feet in plan. The two-story addition was constructed in 1798;
both it and the small tap room were removed in 1860. A one-story shed with unknown original
functions was added to the center of the west wall in 1860. A wood platform was built in front
of the house (adjacent to its east facade) in 1887 and removed at an unknown time.
Various barns and outbuildings have existed on the site throughout its history. A pre-1859
photograph shows what appears to be a portion of a sizable barn extending to the southwest of
the Tavern; it is not clear whether this structure was attached to the house. In 1892, a shed was
removed and a hen house moved off the site. An early 201h century memoir notes the presence of
"big barns with wide doors opening on what we now call Tavern Lane at the rear of the house"
(Carrie Bacheller,Munroe Tavern, 1924; quoted in Historic Structures Report: 15). Historic
atlases from 1875 through 1906 depict a large barn to the northwest of the Tavern, between what
is now Tavern Lane and Percy Road. This barn seems to have been demolished in 1912.
Located on the main road from Cambridge to Concord, the property was used as a tavern
(surrounded by a good-sized farm) from 1713 to 1850 and was subsequently occupied as a
private residence. Descendants of the last family of tavern-keepers continued to live here for
much of the next half-century, although most of the rooms were rented out. In 1911, the
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property was acquired by the Lexington Historical Society, which has subsequently operated it as
a public museum.
I was asked by the Town (1) to review the Historical Society's proposal for a rear addition in
relation to the preservation restriction on the property and (2) to assess whether the proposal
meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The
proposed addition consists of a two-story structure measuring 24 feet by 32 feet on the ground
and approximately 27 feet high. It has a gable roof, a mixture of wood cladding materials, a
variety of window types, and a wood shingle roof. The addition is to be used as an archives
center, with a supplementary reading room created inside an adjacent space in the existing rear
ell.
In massing,placement, materials, design, and visual and physical impacts on the historic
building, the proposed addition meets the essential requirements of the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards, complementing historic features while clearly representing its own era. The
addition's modest size is deferential to the massing of the historic main block, and is smaller than
several of the earlier additions and outbuildings known to have existed on the property. Its
location at the rear of the main building is a traditional position for outbuildings and additions,
and its placement off-set from the walls of the existing ell is also traditional and visually
appropriate, compared with an extrusion that would be continuous with the ell's walls. The
addition's physical attachment only to the modern ell causes no damage or alteration to the
historic main block, and is easily reversible in the future.
The dimensions of the proposed addition are in keeping with traditional outbuildings, including a
large free-standing barn that existed on this site in the late 191h and early 201h centuries. While
the height of the ridgeline on the proposed archives center is several feet higher than the main
building, it maintains the same roof slope, which provides an essential point of harmony with the
existing building's massing. The distance between the archives addition and the main block will
mitigate the contrast in ridge height. Furthermore, the articulation of the lower and upper
portions of the proposed addition with varied wall cladding materials tends to reduce its apparent
scale.
The small footprint, relatively low height, and positioning of the addition at the rear of the main
block minimize visual impacts from the main approaches to the Munroe Tavern along
Massachusetts Avenue and do not impair the visibility of the historic structure from that street.
The proposed archives center is sensitively tucked back from what seems to be the most iconic
view of the Tavern—the south and west facades.
On the north, the contrast between the size of the gable ends of the archives center on the west
and the main building on the east are mitigated by the intervening additions, including the
sizable, two-story addition made ca. 1860 and the 1 '/2 story ell built in 2011, and by positioning
the archives addition in a different plane from the adjacent building sections. Moreover, a head-
on view of the north elevation will be ephemeral for passers-by: moving southward on
Massachusetts Avenue or Tavern Lane, the addition will nearly always be seen from a skewed
perspective that will further mitigate the contrasting sizes of the gable ends. Screening the most
exposed view of the archives center(in relation to the existing building) could easily be
accomplished by planting a specimen tree near the northeast corner of the proposed addition,
near the existing air conditioning equipment.
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The siting of the addition has minimal impact to existing landscape features, including the
driveway, the hedge along Tavern Lane, the expansive north and east lawns, and the colonial-
style flower gardens.
The use of wood roof shingles, use of wood siding, repetition of roof slope, and the general
proportion and disposition of window openings complement the architectural themes of the
historic structure and provide strong points of cohesion. In massing and location, the design
intent is clearly to evoke a traditional barn such as might have existed here in the past. At the
same time, significant variations in wall cladding patterns, fenestration, and trim details
differentiate the proposed addition from the historic parts of the building and reflect our own era.
The Lexington Historical Society has presented convincing physical and financial evidence of
the need for additional archival storage, display, and workspace to advance its core mission.
According to materials provided by the Lexington Historical Society, the Society has carefully
considered alternatives for accommodating an archives center both away from and on the
Munroe Tavern property. The advantages of having the archival center as part of the Munroe
Tavern is efficient from the points of view of both the Historical Society and its visitors. Part of
the innate character of the Munroe Tavern is its adaptability over time, as well as its history as a
place of public gathering and discourse.
In my opinion, the proposed addition meets the Secretary of Interior's Standards in the following
specific ways:
1. The proposed addition represents no alterations to the distinctive materials, features, and
spaces of the historic structure and little change to existing spatial relationships. No
historic features or materials will be removed in order to accommodate the proposed
addition. Character-defining features of the historic structure are preserved intact.
2. The proposed addition presents itself as a physical representation of our own time,place,
and use. While evoking the character of historic barns through a number of traditional
architectural themes, it is clearly a modern intervention. Similar but different materials,
fenestration, and forms relate to the historic structure, while elements such as the large
north window, alternate patterns of wood siding, and flush window and wall trim
distinguish new from historic work. Finally, the new addition is completely reversible
without impacting the essential form and integrity of the historic property, due to its
separation from the historic main structure by the 2011 ell.
While I believe that the proposed addition generally satisfies the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards, I have four suggested modifications, all comparatively minor:
1. While acknowledging the effect of the two different wall-cladding patterns to minimize
the perceived height of the proposed addition, a simpler and more neutral solution is
recommended. The use of these multiple cladding materials (both of which differ from
the remainder of the building) appears overly distracting from the general simplicity of
the building's wall surfaces. In addition, cedar shakes, as proposed, are typically split
rather than sawn,providing a more rustic appearance than is otherwise characteristic of
the Munroe Tavern. Smoother cedar shingles would be more visually appropriate.
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2. If the appearance of divided window lights is desired, the window sash should have true
divided lights, ideally, or an applied muntin grid on the exterior of the sash, at the
minimum, in order to reproduce the three-dimensional character of the true divided lights
on the historic structure. This feature may be intended by the current proposal, but it is
not clear from the drawings provided to this consultant.
3. The application of rolling barn doors on the south elevation of the proposed addition
seems an extraneous feature, a singular"historic" element that strongly and too literally
invokes a barn while the design otherwise asserts itself as a modern structure.
4. The proposed color of the archives addition appears to be a grey-green. Green provides a
strong color contrast to the red paint on the existing historic building. A more neutral,
perhaps natural wood color would attract less attention.
Despite these qualifications, I believe the proposed addition meets the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. It provides a sensible and sensitive solution
to meeting the needs of the Lexington Historical Society, continuing to best serve the public and
complementing the historic structure.
Sincerely,
wewd� frowtiero
Wendy Frontiero
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Carcia Property Discussion-Adjacent to 227 Grove Street (30 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Joint Discussion with Representatives
from Conservation Commission 1.4
SUMMARY:
The Town Manager's Office has been approached by the Trust for Public Land, which has asked whether the
Town has any interest in acquiring the Carcia property (227 Grove Street parcel) and, if so, whether they can
be of any assistance in this matter.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
NA
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
7/14/2016 4:40 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve Use of Battle Green-Promotion Ceremony (5 min)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Suzanne Barry
SUMMARY:
Joseph Mahler, US Air Force, has requested permission to do a promotion ceremony on the Battle Green. He
will conduct the ceremony on Friday, July 22, 2016 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Town Departments (Fire, Police DPW) do not have an issue with this request.
See attached details.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the consent agenda
FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen's Office
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
7/14/2016
ATTACHMENTS:
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APPLICATION FO
3 BATTLER PERMIT
The Board of Selectmen issues permits for the use ofthe Battle Green (see attached regulations).
Please fill in this form completely and return to the Selectmen's Office no less than two weeks prior
to the requested date.
NAME, PHONE NUMBER, and EMAIL ADDRESS OF A RESPONSIBLE
C CNTAC T: 1 . r, Uhler t t. uAFt .928J.jcrrllerya,l tom
DATE AND TIME; OF EVENT: -2 Y.20,��
NATURE OF EVENT: USAF._M.il tam Prnrn,otion Ceremony of 1st Lieutenant to_Qaptain
EXPECTED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS, SPECTATORS, AND VEHICLES:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
th( ized St mature Federal Identificatiotl No. or
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ToTownship Manager:
I am requesting the use of the lawn area in front of the Visitor's Center and all three (3)
Picnic tables within the area. The event would be on 22 July 2016 from 2:30prn-4:00pm and is
expected to have approximately 25 people in attendance. The event will be post-refreshments
for a Military Promotion Ceremony held on the Battle Green, No equipment (electrical,
mechanical, or otherwise) will be required for setup. For any questions, please call me at 98�5-
703-0283 or email I r�' gji�jaflcoin. Any help in the matter would be greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Os "'Joey'"
"Joey" DC Mahler, It Lt, USAF
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Executive Session-Exemption 3: Update on 20 Pelham Road and 173 Bedford Street
Properties (45 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Carl F. Valente, Town Manager
ES 1
SUMMARY:
Move that the Board go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property, 20 Pelham Road and 173 Bedford Street, and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn.
Further, that as Chairman, I declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating
position of the Town.
Continue Board's discussion regarding these properties.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
NA
FOLLOW-UP:
NA
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
7/14/2016 5:10 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Executive Session-Exemption 1: Discussion of Physical Condition, Executive Clerk-Board of
Selectmen's Office (20 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Suzanne E. Barry, Chairman
ES.2
SUMMARY:
Move to go into Executive Session to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health of
an individual, and to reconvene in Open Session only to adjourn.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
FOLLOW-UP:
N/A
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
7/14/2016 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approximate Adjourn Time (6:20 PM)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
SUMMARY:
SUGGESTED MOTION:
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
7/14/2016
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Next Meeting
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
SUMMARY:
The next meeting of the Board of Selectmen is scheduled for Monday, July 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
7/14/2016