HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-08 SB Packet - ReleasedSELECT BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Select Board Meeting Room, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 - Hybrid Participation*
6:00 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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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
2.Lexington High School Project Update to Select Board
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
1.Town Manager Weekly Update
CONSENT AGENDA
1.Approve: Select Board Committee Appointments
Lexington Council for the Arts - Virginia Chomitz
Design Advisory Committee - Joshua B. Aisenberg
Tourism Committee - Katia D. Gacanovic
Transportation Advisory Committee - Lance Bradley
Tree Committee - Kenneth W. Prescott
Vision for Lexington Committee - Placid Shiu
2.Approve: Town Manager Committee Reappointment
Conservation Commission - Jason Hnatko
3.Approve: Water and Sewer Commitments
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1.Acceptance of Gift: Lexington Little League Donation 6:05pm
2.2026 Annual Town Meeting Select Board Article Discussion and Positions 6:15pm
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1.Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining - To Discuss Strategy with Respect to
Collective Bargaining (Library)
ADJOURN
1.Anticipated Adjournment 7:00pm
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Select Board Member Announcements and Liaison Reports
PRESENTER:
Jill Hai, Select Board Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
L.1
SUMMARY:
Under this item, Select Board Members can provide verbal updates, make announcements, as well as comment
on any additional points or concerns.
Resources for Immigrant Rights, Travel and Protection
SUGGESTED MOTION:
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/8/2026
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Lexington High School Project Update to Select Board
PRESENTER:
Joe Pato, Select Board/School
Building Committee Member
ITEM
NUMBER:
L.2
SUMMARY:
Under this standing item, the Select Board will share general updates on the Lexington High School Project,
including progress reports, key milestones, and upcoming actions. This item is intended to provide regular
updates to the community on the project’s status and next steps.
Public comment will not be taken on this item.
For additional information and live updates, visit the project website: www.lhsproject.lexingtonma.org
SUGGESTED MOTION:
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/8/2026
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:
4/8/2026
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve: Select Board Committee Appointments
PRESENTER:
Jill Hai, Select Board Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
C.1
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-Making
The Select Board is being asked to appoint the following individuals to their respective committees as part of
the annual February committee recruitment cycle:
Lexington Council for the Arts
The Select Board is being asked to appoint Virginia Chomitz to the Lexington Council for the Arts for a 3-year
term ending on September 30, 2028.
Design Advisory Committee
The Select Board is being asked to appoint Joshua B. Aisenberg to the Design Advisory Committee for a 3-
year term ending on September 30, 2028.
Tourism Committee
The Select Board is being asked to appoint Katia D. Gacanovic to the Tourism Committee for an unexpired
term ending on September 30, 2026.
Transportation Advisory Committee
The Select Board is being asked to appoint Lance Bradley to the Transportation Advisory Committee for an
unexpired term ending on September 30, 2026.
Tree Committee
The Select Board is being asked to appoint Kenneth W. Prescott to the Tree Committee for a 1 year term
ending on an unexpired term ending on September 30, 2026.
Vision for Lexington Committee
The Select Board is being asked to appoint Placid Shiu to the Vision for Lexington Committee for an
unexpired term ending on September 30, 2026.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
To appoint the following individuals to their respective committees:
Virginia Chomitz to the Lexington Council for the Arts for a 3-year term ending September 30, 2028, to
be effective immediately.
Joshua B. Aisenberg to the Design Advisory Committee for a 3-year term ending September 30, 2028,
to be effective immediately.
Katia D. Gacanovic to the Tourism Committee for an unexpired term ending September 30, 2026, to be
effective immediately.
Lance Bradley to the Transportation Advisory Committee for an unexpired term ending September 30,
2026, to be effective immediately.
Kenneth W. Prescott to the Tree Committee for an unexpired term ending September 30, 2026, to be
effective immediately.
Placid Shiu to the Vision for Lexington Committee for an unexpired term ending September 30, 2026, to
be effective immediately.
Move to approve the consent.
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/8/2026
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve: Town Manager Committee Reappointment
PRESENTER:
Jill Hai, Select Board Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
C.2
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision Making
The Town Manager is requesting that the Select Board approve the reappointment of Jason Hnatko as a
member of the Conservation Commission.
State Conflict of Interest law online training is up-to-date.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
To confirm the Town Manager's reappointment of Jason Hnatko as a member of the Conservation
Commission with a term set to expire March 31, 2029.
Move to approve the consent.
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/8/2026
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
J._Hnatko_Redacted Backup Material
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve: Water and Sewer Commitments
PRESENTER:
Jill I Hai, Select Board Chair
ITEM
NUMBER:
C.3
SUMMARY:
Water & Sewer Cycle 9 Billing January 2026 $ 369,492.27
Water & Sewer Cycle 9 Billing February 2026 $ 361,969.08
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to approve the consent.
FOLLOW-UP:
Treasurer / Collector
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/8/2026
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Acceptance of Gift: Lexington Little League Donation
PRESENTER:
Peter Coleman, Assistant Director of
Recreation
ITEM
NUMBER:
I.1
SUMMARY:
Category: Decision-Making
Lexington Little League is requesting Select Board approval to donate and install fencing along the left and
right field foul lines and covered dugout structures at the first base and third base player areas at the Little
League Field at Lincoln Park. Lexington Little League will be responsible for all associated costs, contractor
selection, and day-to-day project management. The Recreation Committee voted unanimously (4-0) to support
this request at its March 3, 2026 meeting.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
To accept the donation by Lexington Little League of fencing and dugout improvements at the Little League
Field at Lincoln Park, in coordination with DPW and the Recreation and Community Programs Department.
Move to approve.
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/8/2026 6:05pm
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
LLL_Lincoln_Field_Project_2026 Backup Material
Select_Board_Request_-_Lexington_Little_League_Donation Backup Material
Lexington Little League
Lincoln Field Fencing
and Dugout Proposal
February 24, 2026
Nate Roberts: President of LLL
Brian Kelley: Field Coordinator
This proposal is seeking approval to
install at Lincoln Baseball Field:
•A completely fenced in field. Currently, the
field only has a backstop fence and an outfield
fence. The left field and right field lines of
play are wide open. We want to extend fencing
that closes all of these gaps and provides a
clearly defined playing area.
•We want to install more structured and defined
dugouts with roofs, on both the first base and
third base dugout areas.
The full cost of this project will be paid for
by Lexington Little League.
Orange arrows point to
both ends of the
outfield fence. The
orange lines at the
bottom of the picture
outline the length of
the backstop fencing.
Purple arrows are
where we’ve had issues
with having no fence.
From the right, soccer
balls would come onto
the field. In left
field, kids play catch
and inevitably throw
balls past teammates
into the “baseball
graveyard” (purple
shaded area)
Bright green box is
where spectators sit
with no protection
from thrown or batted
balls, all the while
being close to play
with no clear defined
playing area. Lincoln baseball field today
Outfield
FenceAccess
Road
Red Lines are
proposed new
fence. Blue
lines are
gates. Smaller
gates are 4
feet wide.
Large gate in
LF is double
gate, 10 feet
wide for
mowing access.
DPW confirmed
it only needed
one double
gate to access
the field. We
added the
other small
gates to give
better access,
especially
medical
personnel not
having to go
too far to get
in.
4 ft
gate
10 ft double
gate
4 ft
gate
4 ft
gate
Backstop Fence
Our proposal for completely fencing in the field
Red line is our proposed new
fence line (note, I do not show
gates).
What this picture is aiming to
show is 1) the access road will
be not impacted by the fence.
2) The green triangle on the
right represents the
conservation land and what we
commonly refer to as “the
baseball graveyard”. In
spring/summer this area is in
full bloom and is very
dense/thick. When kids play
catch to the left of the red
line, any balls going past them
roll across the road and into
the conservation land and the
ball is gone forever. We lose A
LOT of balls!
Highlighted in PINK is the area
where spectators generally sit.
Having a fence here would help
protect them from thrown or
batted balls and move them back
off of the playing area.
Access Road and Left Field View
This is a view down the right field line on the other side of the field. The
new fence would follow the blue arrow, starting six feet off of the post next
to the “HOME” sign circled in orange, extending all the way out to the purple
arrow at the end of the outfield fence in right field. The foul pole is
denoted by an orange arrow. The stands that the arrow (future path of the
fence) cuts across were not there during the season and were put there after
the summer. We don’t expect them to be there this season. Therefore,
consideration for a new fence should not take these stands into account. If
anything, we can have them moved back behind the fence to offer more places to
sit. The oval area in purple outline is historically where fans will sit.
Different view looking across
the field, showing where fans
tend to congregate around these
trees. Note no fence in front of
them to protect from any thrown
or batted balls. Only adult
spectators in this picture, but
often younger siblings are
around too. Generally
defenseless to any errant
throws.
This depiction is from the
contractor we hope to use: Pro
Fence Co. out of Wilmington, MA.
In total, the job consists of about
300 feet of 4 foot high fencing
with 4 gates: there are three
smaller 4 foot gates and one large
double 10 foot gate.
Note: we left a 6 foot opening
(noted in green in the picture to
the left) with no gate across. We
just felt the flow was better for
players and coaches to move in and
out of the dugout area faster.
Hastings baseball field has a gate
and kids hurt their hands on the
heavy latches often and the gate is
constantly opening and closing
every at-bat, slowing the game.
After kicking around different ideas for
dugouts, we settled on what was probably
the simplest approach: replicating what
we already have at C2 Softball Field.
This is an open dugout at both ends. The
natural backstop fencing (green arrow)
runs along the field, and it has a 6 foot
high fence (blue arrow) about 8-10 feet
behind it (orange arrow depicting the
distance).
A roof is attached to the front fence and
slightly slanted downwards to the 6 foot
fence behind it where it is secured there
(both purple arrows point to where roof
and fence meet). C2 Softball Field Dugout
This is a 2nd view of
the dugout. This
dugout is longer than
what we are proposing.
We are installing 30
foot dugouts, I
believe this is close
to 40 feet long.
Also, the roof on this
structure has shingles
on it. We do not
expect to do the same.
Our system will have a
metal roof, which will
be less to maintain.
Eventually, these
shingles will need to
be replaced.
Red line is where the back
fence will be installed. It
will be fairly snug behind
the bench and will be 30 feet
long. On the existing fence
on the left, each pole is
spaced 10 ft apart. Count 3
poles away from the corner
and that’s how far the fence
will extend (green arrow
points to 30 feet away)
The Blue lines just represent
8 feet of length.
It’s important to point out
that the back fence will NOT
encroach on the access road.
This was a “hard no” from the
DPW on taking away any of the
road. Eight feet is just
about to the edge of the
grass.
Third base dugout area.
First Base Dugout Area
Red line is where back fence will
be.
Will be similarly snug behind the
bench. Joel from DPW was there
with us when we inspected the
spot and he was not concerned
about this tree on the right side
being impacted by any poles going
into the ground. Blue lines
represent 8 feet.
Also, the limbs in this picture
are not how they appear today. In
early January, DPW aggressively
trimmed back all of the trees
down the tree line in this
picture, including a few trees
behind this picture that were
encroaching over the backstop.
Tree limbs will not be in the way
installing a roof on the dugout.
The area in PINK is where
spectators generally sit or
stand. Having a fence run
straight down the current line of
fence off into the distance will
protect them from thrown or
batted balls.
This is the dugout system we are
proposing to purchase. It will be 30
feet long by 8 feet back. The roof will
slightly tilt back and it fits atop
steel posts that will be inserted into
holes in the ground secured by
concrete.
Where our proposed system differs from C2 is
that our system DOES NOT attach to the fence
along the field nor to the 6 foot high fence
set back 8 feet. Our dugout system will not
impact the integrity of the fence or put any
stress on the fence.
Instead, metal poles will be installed right
against the current fence, making the poles
very strong and secure.
Metal poles installed
next to the fencing
already there. But not
connected to it so that
no stress is put on the
fence.
Poles installed 8 feet
back with roof attaching
at the top to all of the
poles.
Access Road not impeded
upon. Dugouts open at
both ends for easy
access in and out.
Note: this is NOT the dugout
system we are buying. I’m
including this as an example of
a dugout system with poles
being installed directly behind
an existing fence.
To the left, see the green
arrows pointing to the poles
that are a part of the dugout
system vs the poles that the
fencing is attached to (purple
arrows).
Our dugout system will have a
similar look…some of the poles
of the dugout system will be
installed just behind and in
between the existing fence
poles.
For further context, the
existing fence at Lincoln has
poles 10 feet apart, the dugout
system will likely have a pole
every 5 feet.
Who is our contractor (Pro Fence Co.) buying the dugout system from?
Outfield 4 foot fencing & gates: $13,800
Dugout Fencing and Roof Systems: $15,600 per
dugout or $31,200 for both (including shipping
the system from Nebraska and installation).
Total Cost: $45,000
(As noted earlier, he made a mistake and said
8x25 in the quote. We’ve since confirmed he
meant to write 8x30. No change to cost.)
We may get a question on whether or not LLL has
the funds to pay for this. The answer is Yes.
We have close to $400k in our bank account.
PROPOSAL FROM PRO FENCE CO.
We are already
trying to do things
to make our fields
nicer.
From upgrading the
field boxes from
this to….
Another big part of wanting to do this project is to turn Lincoln Baseball Field
into a premier field, one that we can be proud of, one that we feel good showing
off to other towns that visit. Currently, we don’t have a Little League baseball
field in town that has a roof over the dugout area. We don’t have a field with
lights, and we only have one field with a scoreboard.
To this:
To the left, we’ve already installed backstop
padding at Lincoln field that looks really good.
Down below is an example of what we have already
purchased and will be installed this spring:
windscreening for the full Lincoln fence (navy
blue with LEXINGTON written in the middle),
yellow fence toppers to outline the top of the
fence, and distance markers to show batters how
far away the fence is. We also had new foul
poles installed last season. Lastly, when C4
goes offline, we hope to transfer over the
scoreboard to behind the left field fence.
Why you would vote NO:
Reason:
•It costs too much.
•Environmental concerns?
•I don’t like the idea of putting
in more fencing.
Response:
•Don’t worry, LLL is paying!
•The fence will PROTECT the
conservation area by keeping
baseballs and other things out.
Also, the installed poles will
not bother the tree roots on the
1st base side (per Joel at DPW).
•The Lincoln Field 3 project is
installing fencing to stop balls
from going in the woods. Our
project is doing the same.
Further, our fencing will help to
PROTECT spectators. And even
further, fencing will help to
protect our players on the field
by creating a defined playing
space.
Instead, why you should vote YES
•The fencing-in of the field and installing covered dugouts really helps us towards getting that premier field we so desperately want/need in Lexington Little League.
•Dugouts with roofs will help PROTECT kids from the sun and heat. Last summer we had parents bringing portable tents to protect players from the sun.
•Fencing will protect areas outside of the playing field: spectators, the conservation land, and players on the field.
•We’ve consulted with DPW and have their approval. Installing a double wide gate to allow mowers to get in was their ask. We chose to include three more 4 foot wide gates to provide good access to the field so that kids won’t need to try and scale the fence. Also, medical personnel would not need to travel as far to gain access to the playing field.
•We’ve been mindful of the access road that DPW uses to get to other areas of the park. Ideally we would have wanted a 10 ft deep dugout, but we were willing to compromise to a 8 foot dugout to not encroach on the road.
•If we are able to secure a YES vote TONIGHT, it will allow us to place the order for the dugout systems tomorrow. With 6 week lead time, our hope is to have the system installed by mid April, in time for some of our early games.
•Did I mention Little League was paying for it?
•We are ready to go through the process to donate it all to the Town of Lexington.
•The route of the proposed fence down the right field line may cross some irrigation zones. DPW was NOT concerned by this. Pro Fence will be mindful and careful of not damaging anything. But, if they do, DPW said fixing a line or two will not be a problem.
•We will lose C4 Baseball Field this summer due to the high school project starting. This baseball field is to be replaced by a new baseball field where the current Lincoln Softball field is. Construction is set to begin this summer. Therefore, next year this time, Lincoln will be the home to TWO baseball fields. We are told that everything that we have at C4 will be replicated at this new field. We have one last “ask” for future consideration…
First base dugout at C4 today
The dugouts at C4 do NOT have a roof on
them. If we are successful in getting a
YES on THIS project tonight, we will
ask for the new Lincoln Baseball Field
project to include the dugout systems
that we are proposing tonight. It will
be really great if we could have not
ONE, but TWO premier Little League
baseball fields!
Lexington Little League is fully
prepared and willing to pay for these
future dugouts.
Lastly, its not about us, it’s about THEM. The kids.
Let’s provide them with an enhanced field that makes
them more SAFE, and provides more FUN.
Yes, that is Brian and me as winning
coaches of the champion River Cats
Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Please ask us about anything
we covered or might have
missed.
Town of Lexington
Memorandum
To: Steve Bartha, Town Manager
From: Peter Coleman, Assistant Director of Recreation
Date: April 2, 2026
Re: Approval of Lexington Little League Donation at the Lincoln Little League Field
The Recreation and Community Programs Department requests to be placed on the April 8, 2026 Select Board
meeting agenda to request the approval of a donation by the Lexington Little League (LLL) at the Little League
Field at Lincoln Park.
The Agenda Item/Title: Lexington Little League (LLL) Donation at the Lincoln Little League Field
Vote/info/update: This item will request the vote of the Select Board to approve.
Summary of presentation: Currently, the Little League Field at Lincoln Park only has a backstop fence and
an outfield fence. LLL has proposed to install fencing down the left field and right field foul lines to provide
a clearly defined playing area at this field as well as install more structured dugouts at the first base and third
base player areas. The fencing along foul lines will protect spectators from thrown or batted balls as well as
prevent baseballs from going into the woods on the left field foul line side and the dugouts will enhance
player safety. LLL will be responsible for selecting a knowledgeable, responsible, and qualified contractor,
day-to-day management, and payment to the contractor of all associated costs and fees and the Town’s
responsibilities will include collaborating with LLL as necessary before and during the project. It is
estimated that the work will take approximately 3-4 days to complete.
Timeline Summary: The presentation will be approximately 5 minutes and then time for questions and
input.
Implications of action/non-action: Taking a vote/action will allow Lexington Little League to move
forward with overseeing the proposed improvements at the Lincoln Little League Field this spring. No
action will result in the Lincoln Little League Field remaining in its existing condition with no dugouts in the
team areas and no fencing along the left field and right field foul lines.
Materials: The LLL presentation slides from the March 3, 2026 Recreation Committee meeting are
enclosed.
Support: During the March 3, 2026 Recreation Committee meeting, the request was presented and moved
and the Recreation Committee unanimously (4-0) supported this request: “The Recreation Committee
approves the donations proposed by Lexington Little League at the Lincoln Park Little League Field, in
coordination with DPW and the Recreation and Community Programs Department, as presented by Nate
Roberts this evening, March 3rd, 2026.”
Thank you and please let me know of any questions.
Cc: Melissa Battite, Director of Recreation and Community Programs
Recreation Committee
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
2026 Annual Town Meeting Select Board Article Discussion and Positions
PRESENTER:
Board Discussion
ITEM
NUMBER:
I.2
SUMMARY:
Category: Informing
The Board may take up discussion on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Articles and/or Select Board article
positions.
Town Website - 2026 Annual Town Meeting
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FOLLOW-UP:
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ARTICLE 4 APPROPRIATE FY2027 OPERATING BUDGET
MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for the ensuing fiscal year and raised in the tax
levy or from general revenues of the Town, except where a transfer or other source is
indicated, they shall be provided by such transfer or other source.
Program 1000: Education
Personal Services $ 131,524,406
Expenses $ 20,204,842
Literacy Curriculum $ 700,000
Total Line Item 1100, Lexington Public Schools $ 152,429,248
1200 Regional Schools $ 4,095,846
Program 2000: Shared Expenses
2110 Contributory Retirement $ 12,300,042
2130 Employee Benefits (Health/Dental/Life/Medicare)$ 44,371,638
2140 Unemployment $ 200,000
2150 Workers' Comp.(MGL Ch. 40, Sec. 13A&13C, Ch. 41, Sec. 111F)*$ 500,000
2210 Property & Liability Insurance $ 1,453,542
2220 Uninsured Losses (MGL Ch. 40, Sec. 13)*$ 200,000
2310 Solar Producer Payments $ 390,000
2400 Debt Service
2410 Payment on Funded Debt $ 3,950,800
2420 Interest on Funded Debt $ 1,379,018
2430 Temporary Borrowing $ 944,997
2510 Reserve Fund $ 1,000,000
2600 Facilities $ 15,530,142
Program 3000: Public Works
3100-3500 DPW Personal Services $ 5,669,367
3100-3500 DPW Expenses (including municipal & school refuse & recycling)$ 9,180,516
Program 4000: Public Safety
4100 Law Enforcement Personal Services $ 8,412,785
4100 Law Enforcement Expenses $ 1,288,688
4200 Fire Personal Services $ 8,633,864
4200 Fire Expenses $ 847,958
Town of Lexington
Motion
2026 Annual Town Meeting
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Program 5000: Culture & Recreation
5100 Library Personal Services $ 3,021,568
5100 Library Expenses $ 740,715
Program 6000: Human Services and Health
6100-6200 Human Services Personal Services $ 837,216
6100-6200 Human Services Expenses $ 991,634
6500 Health Personal Services $ 477,006
6500 Health Expenses $ 83,000
Program 7000: Land Use, Housing and Development
7100-7400 Land Use, Housing and Development Personal Services $ 2,155,688
7100-7400 Land Use, Housing and Development Expenses $ 386,941
Program 8000: General Government
8110 Select Board Personal Services $ 165,644
8110 Select Board Expenses $ 136,513
8120 Legal $ 375,000
8130 Town Report $ 13,688
8140 PEG $ 862,708
8210-8220 Town Manager Personal Services $ 1,263,376
8210-8220 Town Manager Expenses $ 411,360
8230 Salary Transfer Account (MGL Ch.40, Sec 13D)*$ 800,000
and further that Line 8230 is to be transferred by the Select Board for contractual settlements within departments upon recommendation of the Town Manager
8310 Financial Committees $ 8,820
8320 Misc. Boards and Committees $ 10,500
8330 Town Celebrations Committee $ 53,800
8400 Finance Personal Services $ 1,798,645
8400 Finance Expenses $ 517,115
8500 Town Clerk Personal Services $ 552,273
8500 Town Clerk Expenses $ 128,725
8600 Innovation & Technology Personal Services $ 950,037
8600 Innovation & Technology Expenses $ 2,329,389
Note: Asterisk denotes a Continuing Balance Account.
Town of Lexington
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and that the Town transfer the following sums to meet, in part, appropriations made at this Town Meeting:
$ 700,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance/Free Cash for line item 1100;
$ 400,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance/Free Cash for line item 2110;
$ 75,251 from Unreserved Fund Balance/Free Cash for line item 2130;
$ 694,392 from the PEG Access Special Revenue Fund for line items 2130, 2600 and 8140;
$ 100,000 from Recreation Enterprise Retained Earnings for line item 2400;
$ 2,000 from the Betterments Fund for line item 2400;
$ 147,000 from the Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund for line item 2400;
$ 50,000 from the Visitors Center Stabilization Fund for line item 2400;
$ 425,500 from the Parking Meter Fund for line item 4100;
$ 171,000 from the Transportation Demand Management/Public Transportation Stabilization Fund for line items 6100-6200 and 7100-7400;
$ 1,091,745 from the Water Enterprise Fund;
$ 627,572 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund; and
$ 327,808 from the Recreation Enterprise Fund.
(03/04/2026)
Town of Lexington
Motion
2026 Annual Town Meeting
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under Article 4 that under Program 1000: Education Personal Services be changed to 132,774,406 and the Total Line Item 1100,
Lexington Public Schools be increased to $153,679,248; and
to meet that the appropriation that an additional $1,250,000 be taken from the Unreserved Fund Balance/Free Cash for line item
1100 for a total of $1,950,000.
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LEXINGTON TOWN MEETING AMENDMENT FORM
ARTICLE NUMBER: 4 DATE:
Dawn McKenna 03/30/2026
move to Amend the Motion
Action Taken: Pass Fail Unanimous Majority Other
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1 Notice of Election Y Y Y Y Y
2 Election of Deputy Moderator and Reports of Town Boards, Officers and Committees Y Y Y Y Y
3 Appointments To Cary Lecture Series.- C C Y Y Y Y Y
4 Appropriate FY2027 Operating Budget JIH Y Y Y Y Y
5 Appropriate FY2027 Enterprise Funds Budgets - C JP C Y Y Y Y Y
6 Amend Fy2026 Operating, Enterprise And CPA Budgets DL Y Y Y W Y
7 Sustainable Projects 2/23/2026 MS Y Y Y Y Y
8 Appropriate For Vision For Lexington Survey VK Y Y Y Y Y
9 Establish and Continue Departmental Revolving Funds JP Y Y Y Y Y
Appropriate The FY2027 Community Preservation Committee Operating Budget And CPA Projects Y Y Y Y Y
a. Document Conservation – $20,000 - C C Y Y Y Y Y
b. Munroe Center for the Arts Cash Refinancing – $2,000,000 Y Y Y Y Y
c. Affordable Housing Trust Funding – $3,200,000 Y Y Y Y Y
d. LexHAB Affordable Housing Support, Restoration, and Preservation – $395,355 Y Y Y Y Y
e. Park Improvements – Athletic Fields - Harrington: Phase 2 – $2,630,000 Y Y Y Y Y
f. Playground Infrastructure Upgrades – $100,000 Y Y Y Y Y
g. Administrative Budget – $150,000 - C C Y Y Y Y Y
11 Appropriate For Recreation Capital Projects - C DL C Y Y Y Y Y
Appropriate For Municipal Capital Projects And Equipment Y Y Y Y Y
a) Transportation Mitigation - C;C Y Y Y Y Y
b) Bicycle-Pedestrian Plan Implementation: Minuteman Bikeway to LHS; Y Y Y Y Y
c) Townwide Bicycle-Pedestrian Plan Implementation; Y Y Y Y Y
d) Fire Ladder Truck; Y Y Y Y Y
e) Equipment Replacemen - C;C Y Y Y Y Y
f) Sidewalk Improvements - C;C Y Y Y Y Y
g) Hydrant Replacement - C;C Y Y Y Y Y
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h) Street Improvements - C;C Y Y Y Y Y
i) Stormwater Management Program - C;C Y Y Y Y Y
j) DPW Building Floor Repairs; Y Y Y Y Y
k) Burlington & North Streets Sidewalk; Y Y Y Y Y
l) Adams Street Intersection Improvements at East & Hancock Streets C, IP;C IP Y Y Y Y Y
m) Hartwell Training Facility Paving; Y Y Y Y Y
n) Municipal Technology Improvement Program - C;C Y Y Y Y Y
o) Application Implementation; and Y Y Y Y Y
p) Network Technology Improvements - C.C Y Y Y Y Y
13 Appropriate For Water System Improvements - C.MS C Y Y Y Y Y
14 Appropriate For Wastewater System Improvements - C MS C Y Y Y Y Y
15 Appropriate For School Capital Projects And Equipment - C JP C Y Y Y Y Y
Appropriate For Public Facilities Capital Projects Y Y Y Y Y
a) Public Facilities Bid Documents - C;C Y Y Y Y Y
b) Public Facilities Interior Finishes - C;C Y Y Y Y Y
c) School Paving and Sidewalks - C;C Y Y Y Y Y
d) Public Facilities Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Replacements; and Y Y Y Y Y
e) LHS Equipment Emergency Needs. Y Y Y Y Y
17 Appropriate To Post Employment Insurance Liability Fund - C VK C Y Y Y Y Y
18 Rescind Prior Borrowing Authorizations - C JP C Y Y Y Y Y
19 Establish, Amend, Dissolve And Appropriate To And From Specified Stabilization Funds DL Y Y Y Y Y
20 Appropriate For Prior Years’ Unpaid Bills - C VK C Y Y Y Y Y
21 Appropriate For Authorized Capital Improvements -C, IP.DL C IP Y Y Y Y Y
22 Street Acceptance - C VK C Y Y Y Y Y
23 Appropriate For Trash/Recycling Bins MS Y Y Y Y Y
24 Elderly And Disabled Taxation Aid Fund & Committee (Gl C. 60, § 3d) DL Y Y Y Y Y
25 Surcharge On Specific Residential Development (Citizen Petition 2/9/2026 JP N Y N Y N
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26 Oversee Financial Expenditures Lexington High School Project (Citizen Petition) 2/2/2026 VK N N N N N
27 Procurement For Online Capital Project Platform (Citizen Petition) 2/23/2026 DL N N N N N
Parker Amendment Y Y Y Y Y
Kaufman Amendment to Parker Amendment N N N Y N
28 Speed Humps - Walnut Street (Citizen Petition)1/26/2026 VK N Y W Y Y
29 Select Board To Accept Easements - C JP C Y Y Y Y Y
30 Amendment To Annual Meeting Date (Election) Provisions In Town Bylaw JIH VK Y Y W Y Y
31 Amendment-Chapter 90, § 9 "Regulation Of Refuse Disposal" 2/23/2026 VK Y Y Y Y Y
32 Amend Council On Aging Charge - C JIH C Y Y Y Y Y
33 Universal Design Resolution JIH JP Y Y Y Y Y
34 Skip The Stuff (Citizen Petition)2/2/2026 MS Y Y Y Y Y
35 Amend Zoning Bylaw - Technical Corrections - C JIH C Y Y Y Y Y
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LEXINGTON TOWN MEETING AMENDMENT FORM
ARTICLE NUMBER: 34 DATE: 04/07/2026
I, Robert Avallone
move to Amend the Motion
Action Taken: Pass Fail Unanimous Majority Other
Add the following sentence to section 3A.
Vendors may inform the customer as to what single-use Foodware Accessories and Condiment Packages are available.
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Town of Lexington
Motion
2026 Annual Town Meeting
ARTICLE 27 PROCUREMENT FOR ONLINE CAPITAL PROJECT PLATFORM (Citizen Petition)
MOTION: That the Town authorize the Town Manager, in consultation with the Purchasing Director and
the Assistant Town Manager for Finance, to first define functional and reporting requirements
for an online capital project financial transparency platform, and to evaluate internal development and external procurement options (including a make-versus-buy analysis), and thereafter to develop internally or, if necessary, procure through a competitive process consistent with M.G.L. c. 30B and other applicable law, such platform;
Said platform to provide the public with regularly updated information on all major capital projects as determined annually by the Select Board that are active during the fiscal year;
Said platform to present clear project-level comparisons of:
• Actual spending versus authorized budget to date, including remaining balances
(“spending vs. budget”); and• Actual progress to date versus approved project plans and schedules (“progress vs.plan”);
Together with related supporting financial records to the extent available and legally
permissible;
With updates provided monthly;
Provided that any published data shall be subject to appropriate redaction and exclusion of
confidential or personally identifiable information as required by law;And further that $50,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance for such purpose.
(Revised 03/02/2026)
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining - To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective
Bargaining (Library)
PRESENTER:
Board Discussion
ITEM
NUMBER:
E.1
SUMMARY:
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move that the Select Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to To discuss strategy with respect
to collective bargaining for the Library, and not 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:
4/8/2026