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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-15 SB Packet - ReleasedAGENDA SELECT BOARD MEETING Monday, June 15, 2026 Select Board Meeting Room 1625 Massachusetts Avenue 6:30 PM 1.Approve: One-Day Liquor License - Wilson Farm, 10 Pleasant Street Dinner in the Fields: Thursday, June 25, 2026 2.Approve: Common Victualler License Commune All Day Cafe - 7 Depot Square 3.Approve: Town Manager Appointment Historical Commission - Samantha Richard 1.Update: Status of Union Contracts 6:35pm 2.Discussion & Approval: Riding Through History Art Installations 6:45pm 3.Discussion: Cannabis Delivery Opt-Out Option 7:05pm 4.Work Session - Discussion: Planning for Select Board Retreat 7:15pm 1.Anticipated Adjournment 7:30pm 1.Meeting Information Meeting Packet: https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php? view_id=5 *Members of the public can attend the meeting from their computer or tablet by clicking on the following link at the time of the meeting: https://lexingtonma.zoom.us/j/86343561893? pwd=oXKQDdIdatm6cK4k5pbTMMCVODdQYa.1 join.zoom.us Meeting ID: 863 4356 1893 Passcode: 436053 An Act Relative to Extending Certain State of Emergency Accommodations: https://www.mass.gov/the-open-meeting-law The next scheduled meeting of the Select Board will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:30pm via hybrid participation. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ADJOURN MEETING INFORMATION 1 2 PRESENTER: Jill Hai, Chair ITEM NUMBER: 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA SECTION TITLE: CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approve: One-Day Liquor License - Wilson Farm, 10 Pleasant Street SUMMARY: Category: Decision-Making Wilson Farm requests a One-Day Liquor License to serve wine at 10 Pleasant Street on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, in connection with the Dinner in the Fields event. The relevant departments have reviewed this request and have no objections. PROPOSED MOTION: Move to approve a One-Day Liquor License for Wilson Farm to serve wine at 10 Pleasant Street on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Move to approve the consent. FOLLOW-UP: Select Board Office ATTACHMENTS: Dinner in the Field Event Map.pdf 3 Stairs with a gate to access the field area where dinner in the fields will be held. Greenhouse is a rain option. Space in circled in red below 4 PRESENTER: Jill Hai, Chair ITEM NUMBER: 2 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA SECTION TITLE: CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approve: Common Victualler License SUMMARY: Category: Decision-Making 22 Commune Inc., operating under the D/B/A Commune All Day Cafe, is requesting approval of a Common Victualler License for its location at 7 Depot Square, Lexington, MA 02420. The on-site manager will be Smiral Patel. Proposed hours of operation are Monday through Sunday: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The applicant is working with the Building, Health, and Fire Departments for their respective required permits and inspections. PROPOSED MOTION: To approve a Common Victualler License for Commune All Day Cafe, located at 7 Depot Square, Lexington, MA 02420, with on-site manager Smiral Patel, for the hours and days of operation as indicated. Move to approve the consent. 5 PRESENTER: Jill Hai, Chair ITEM NUMBER: 3 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA SECTION TITLE: CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approve: Town Manager Appointment SUMMARY: Category: Decision Making Town Manager Steve Bartha and Assistant Town Manager for Land Use, Housing, and Development Carol Kowalski have interviewed Samantha Richard for appointment to the Historical Commission. Ms. Richard brings extensive experience to the Commission, having previously served as a long-standing member of the Cambridge Historical Society. Her term will be effective immediately and will expire on September 30, 2028. PROPOSED MOTION: To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Samantha Richard as a member of the Historical Commission with a term set to expire September 30, 2028. FOLLOW-UP: Town Manager's Office ATTACHMENTS: Historical Commission - Samantha Richard - application_Redacted.pdf 6 Submit Date: May 22, 2026 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Home Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Primary Phone Alternate Phone Lexington MA Boards & Committees Application Form Profile Attendance to a regularly scheduled meeting of the board or committee of interest is strongly encouraged when considering applying for membership. All committee meetings are open to the public and are posted at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in our www.lexingtonma.gov/calendar. If you are appointed to the board or committee for which you have applied, information from this application will be used to contact you regarding your appointment from the appointing authority as well as the Town Clerk’s Office. Please do not offer information on this application you would prefer we not use. Applications will be kept on file and considered as vacancies occur for up to six months unless otherwise noted. If you have any questions or need more information regarding the completion of the application, please contact either the Select Board Office at 781-698-4580 or the Town Manager’s Office at 781-698-4540. Nickname Sam Preferred Title (i.e. Mr., Ms., Mx., Dr., Rev .....) Alternate Email Address (Optional) Length of Residence in Lexington (Note: ZBA requirement is a minimum of 8 years) 2 years What Precinct do you live in? Precinct 6 Samantha Richard 20 Hancock St Lexington MA 02420 Mobile: Samantha Richard 7 Employer Job Title Upload a Resume Conflict of Interest Law Training Certificate Work Address Which Boards would you like to apply for? Historical Commission: Submitted Interests & Experiences Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve. Special Training and/or Qualifications I was a member of the board of the Cambridge Historic Society for many years. I also deeply research historic homes and their provenance as a hobby. Why are you interested in serving on this board or commission? One of the reasons Lexington is such a desirable place to live is because of its commitment to historic preservation. I'd like to help carry that baton. How did you hear about the board or commission for which you are applying? Have you recently attended any meetings of the board or committee for which you are applying? Yes No Have you confirmed your availability to attend the board or committee's meetings? (i.e. can attend at the time the committee regularly meets) Yes No Do you currently serve on another board or committee? Yes No If yes, please list date of most recent Conflict of Interest Law Training. Samantha Richard 8 06/15/2026 6:35pm PRESENTER: Steve Bartha, Town Manager ITEM NUMBER: 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA SECTION TITLE: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Update: Status of Union Contracts SUMMARY: Category: Discussion Steve Bartha, Town Manager, will provide the Select Board with an update on the status of union contracts. No public comment will be taken on this item. No formal action is anticipated at this time. FOLLOW-UP: Town Manager's Office DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA: 9 06/15/2026 6:45pm PRESENTER: Jillian Tung, Semiquincentennial Commission Member ITEM NUMBER: 2 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA SECTION TITLE: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Discussion & Approval: Riding Through History Art Installations SUMMARY: Category: Decision Making Jillian Tung will make a presentation to the Board regarding the future of Riding Through History, Lex250's signature public art exhibit featuring seven uniquely decorated fiberglass horses displayed throughout Lexington Center. Originally approved to remain in place through mid-summer 2026, the exhibit has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from residents and visitors. The Select Board is being asked to consider a proposal to extend the installation period for portions of the collection. Information will be presented on the recommended disposition of each horse, including retaining it either at its current location, relocating it, or offering it for auction. PROPOSED MOTION: If the Board is ready to take action on this request: Move to ( ) the proposal to extend the installation period for portions of the Riding Through History public art collection as proposed. DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA: ATTACHMENTS: Presentation.pdf For Reference: Lexington Historical Society Riding Through History License AgreementLicense Agreement.pdf 10 Lexington Semiquincentennial Commission Lex250 Riding Through History June 15, 2026 Jillian Tung, Project Coordinator Lex250 Music and Art Representative 11 Riding Through History: Introduction • Riding Through History is a public art exhibit of beautifully painted life size fiberglass horses installed in Lexington in celebration of the Semiquincentennial • Goal: to enhance the cultural landscape of Lexington, capture the interest of visitors, and bring enjoyment to the community • The horse is iconic of the famous ride of Paul Revere, William Dawes, and others, and is emblematic of Lexington’s rich equestrian heritage • Originally comprising 4 horses, the project grew to include 7 in Lexington and 2 in Arlington • Jillian Tung worked with a professional curator, Laurie Bogdan, to issue a call for artists, assemble a jury panel to choose the final designs, engage a vendor, oversee the artwork, and work with DPW on installation •Special thanks to Peter Kelley and family for allowing the use of their garage for the artists • HDC permits for 6/7 horses expire in summer 2026 12 Riding Through History: Introduction • Response to the project has been overwhelmingly positive and many community members have expressed a desire to keep as many of them as possible on public land • Much consideration has been given to which horses can reasonably remain; some need to be sold • Proceeds from sale of those horses being auctioned could be used for maintenance of those remaining and to establish a fund for the upkeep of Lexington’s monuments and memorials • The following plan was endorsed by Lex250 13 Riding Through History: the horses NotesHDC permit extension needed? Suggested PlanHost / Owner of Site Horse Name and Location The horse is wholly owned by TKYes- TK to applyKeep at current position, per TK Trisha Kennealy (TK)“Farming Icons” Inn at Hastings Park They don’t want to keep the horseNoAuctionLexArt (horse is owned by the Town) “Arts & Crafts Tools”/ LexArt Have not received approval for extension from Boston regional postal director NoAuctionU.S. Post Office / Federal Government “Ed-Broidery” / U.S. Post Office at Mass Ave & Grant St - Community participation - Cristina Burwell is very excited to keep this horse at Munroe - Will stay on the front lawn at its current site. YesKeep at current locationMunroe Center / Town of Lexington “Billie” / Munroe Center - Current location no longer feasible - Patio is needed for other purposes No, unless relocated to a site under purview of HDC Default: auction; could consider relocating Visitor Center / Town of Lexington “Peace, Love, Music” / Visitor Center 14 Riding Through History: the horses NotesHDC permit extension needed? Suggested PlanHost / Owner of Site Horse Name and Location - Endorsed by Lex Hist Museums - Need new agreement between Lex Hist Museums and Town Already obtained by J. Tung 11/2025; will expire 2028 Keep at current locationLexington History Museums / Town of Lexington “Landmarks” / Depot - Endorsed by Christine Dean of CC and Sue Rockwell of Lex Hist Museums - Honors the rich equestrian history of the CC grounds - CC Staff will be custodians - Will have prominent public siting for all to enjoy - Safe, highly visible, uncluttered location - Out of purview of HDC - Best chance to remain on public land as a commemorative marker of the 250th - Lantern has been repaired with a grant from CEL NoRelocate to Community Center First Choice: Second Choice: *Uplighting can be added for nightime enhancement Town of Lexington“Illumi-neighted”, aka “Lantern Horse” / Mass Ave at Grain Mill Alley 15 16 17 18 06/15/2026 7:05pm PRESENTER: Board Discussion ITEM NUMBER: 3 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA SECTION TITLE: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Discussion: Cannabis Delivery Opt-Out Option SUMMARY: Category: Decision-Making As the Board discussed at the May 22nd meeting, The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has issued guidance to municipalities regarding cannabis delivery provisions under H.5350, An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth's Cannabis Laws, signed by the Governor and effective April 19, 2026. Under Section 25 of the Act, limited delivery of marijuana and marijuana products is now permitted statewide by default. Municipalities that do not authorize retail Marijuana Establishment licenses within their borders may request a waiver from the Commission to temporarily prohibit delivery within their jurisdiction. Upon initial request, the Commission is required to grant the waiver. The waiver is valid for up to two years and may be extended in two-year increments at the Commission's discretion. Medical marijuana deliveries to patients and caregivers are not subject to municipal opt-out and may continue in all municipalities. The Board discussion indicated an interest in applying for the waiver now, in order to have time to conduct outreach and determine the best ultimate path. The Town Manager has spoken with the CCC and they do not see an issue with a subsequent request to release the waiver, prior to the two years, should such a request be made. PROPOSED MOTION: Move to ______ the Cannabis Control Commission issue a temporary waiver, prohibiting delivery of recreational mariguana within Lexington. FOLLOW-UP: Town Manager's Office. DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA: ATTACHMENTS: Bulletin_No._2 An Act Modernizing Commonwealths Cannabis Laws.pdf 19 News / Bulletin No. 2 | An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Laws | April 19, 2026 Bulletin No. 2 | An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Laws | April 19, 2026 5/12/26, 5:40 PM Bulletin No. 2 | An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Laws | April 19, 2026 - Cannabis Control Commission Massach… https://masscannabiscontrol.com/2026/04/bulletin-no-2-an-act-modernizing-the-commonwealths-cannabis-laws-april-19-2026/1/320 To: Municipalities Cc: Marijuana Establishments and Medical Marijuana Establishments (Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers) From: Executive Director Travis Ahern Date: April 19, 2026 Subject: Delivery of Marijuana and Marijuana Products – Municipal Waiver Option The Governor has signed H.5350: An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Laws (Act). This bulletin provides guidance to municipalities regarding the Act’s provisions on limited delivery of marijuana and marijuana products. Delivery Allowed Statewide Section 25 of the Act authorizes the Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) to issue licenses that allow limited delivery of marijuana or marijuana products to consumers.1 Under the statute: Limited delivery is permitted in every municipality in the Commonwealth. However, a municipality that does not authorize retail Marijuana Establishment licenses within its borders may request a waiver from the Commission. Upon initial request, the Commission must grant the waiver, and the municipality may temporarily prohibit delivery within its jurisdiction. The waiver is valid for up to two years and may be extended in two-year increments at the Commission’s discretion. Action for Municipalities Municipalities that wish to opt out of limited delivery should: 1. Confirm that the municipality does not authorize retail Marijuana Establishments; 2. Prepare and submit a two-year waiver request to the Commission from the chief municipal executive; and 3. Track the two-year waiver period and request extensions as needed. The Commission will issue further guidance on application procedures, timelines, and implementation as its regulatory updates under the Act proceed. If a delivery licensee is uncertain whether a municipality permits delivery, the licensee should contact the municipality directly for clarification before engaging with consumers located within that jurisdiction. 5/12/26, 5:40 PM Bulletin No. 2 | An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Laws | April 19, 2026 - Cannabis Control Commission Massach… https://masscannabiscontrol.com/2026/04/bulletin-no-2-an-act-modernizing-the-commonwealths-cannabis-laws-april-19-2026/2/321 Questions? Questions may be directed to the Commission at (774) 415-0200 or email at Commission@CCCMass.com. 1 Municipalities may not opt out of deliveries by Medical Marijuana Establishments (Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers) of medical marijuana to patients and caregivers. Medical marijuana may continue to be delivered in all municipalities in the Commonwealth. Get Notified Subscribe for updates from the Cannabis Control Commission. Sign up for Updates © Commonwealth of Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission 5/12/26, 5:40 PM Bulletin No. 2 | An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Laws | April 19, 2026 - Cannabis Control Commission Massach… https://masscannabiscontrol.com/2026/04/bulletin-no-2-an-act-modernizing-the-commonwealths-cannabis-laws-april-19-2026/3/322 06/15/2026 7:15pm PRESENTER: Board Discussion ITEM NUMBER: 4 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA SECTION TITLE: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Work Session - Discussion: Planning for Select Board Retreat SUMMARY: Category: Informing The Select Board will hold a half day retreat this summer. This is not a goal setting retreat, but an organizational retreat. The Board is to discuss times, dates and location. DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA: 23