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Lexington Center Committee
Draft minutes for the February 14th, 2019 meeting of the Lexington Center Committee
Parker Room, ground floor, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington Massachusetts
Center Committee Members: Richard Brown, Frederic Johnson, Howard Levin, Pamela
Lyons, Jerold Michelson (Chair), Pamela Shadley, David Tabeling
Liaisons: Joe Pato, Board of Selectmen, Frank Smith, Capital Expenditures Committee,
Melisa Tintocalis, Economic Development Director, Dave Pinsonneault, Department of
Public Works, Megan Zammuto, Economic Development Department, Casey Hagerty
Guests: Mark Sandeen, Sustainable Lexington, Bridger McGaw, TMM Precinct 6, Mateo
Gallizio, LaDolda
Dave Pinsonnealt reminded us funding for 100% of the construction funds for the
Center Streetscape project is coming before Town Meeting. There's a possibility of a
grant from America Works but project must be shovel ready and financial commitments
must be in place first. Awarding of this grant might cause a small delay but project
must be completed by Fall 2024 for 2025. The Ad Hoc Committee is providing technical
guidance. Pam Shadley stressed the importance of providing accurate information to
the public.
Sean Dugan introduced himself as the Town's new public information officer. This is a
newly created position devoted to improving communication with the community at
large. In particular Sean could be helpful with disseminating information about the
streetscape plan.
Mateo Galizzio of LaDolda introduced himself. LaDolda (going into the empty Great
Harvest space) will have artisanal Italian gourmet pasta.
Bridger McGaw discussed two articles regarding economic development that he is
bringing to Town Meeting. The purpose is to address the imbalance between the
residential and commercial tax bases. The articles would support an economic
development strategy highlighting actionable items, and more rapidly provide private
and academic expertise to the Planning Board, and Town government generally,
utilizing a data driven approach rather than anecdotes. Melisa is in support of this.
The Center Committee will vote on the Streetscape Project at the March meeting.