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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-08-03 SB Packet - ReleasedAGENDA SELECT BOARD MEETING Monday, August 3, 2026 *Conducted by Remote Participation 9:00 AM 1.Town Manager Weekly Update 1.Approve: Battle Green Use Request(s) - Lexington Minute Men 18th Century Military Drills: Saturday, August 8, 2026; Saturday, September 26, 2026; Saturday, October 10, 2026 2.Approve: One-Day Liquor License - Craft Food Halls - 29 Hartwell Ave Beer Garden at Annual Tour de Cure: New England Charity Bicycle Ride: Sunday, August 16, 2026 3.Approve: One-Day Liquor License - Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres, Inc. (EMACT) - 1605 Massachusetts Avenue Annual DASH Gala and Awards Presentation: Sunday, August 23, 2026 4.Approve: Select Board Committee Appointment Vision for Lexington - Robert Creech, Planning Board Member 5.Accept: Select Board Committee Resignation Lexington Human Rights Committee - Rachel Levy 6.Approve: Select Board Minutes June 22, 2026 Select Board July 6, 2026 Select Board 7.Approve: Memorandum of Agreement (Fire Union) 8.Authorize: Execution of Builders Risk Insurance Contract for the Lexington High School Building Project 1.Anticipated Adjournment 9:15am 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 TOWN MANAGER REPORT CONSENT AGENDA ADJOURN MEETING INFORMATION 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, August 17, 2026 at 6:30pm via hybrid participation. 2 ITEM NUMBER: 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA SECTION TITLE: TOWN MANAGER REPORT AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Town Manager Weekly Update SUMMARY: Under this item, the Town Manager can provide verbal updates, make announcements, as well as comment on any additional points or concerns. 3 PRESENTER: Joe Pato, Chair ITEM NUMBER: 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA SECTION TITLE: CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approve: Battle Green Use Request(s) - Lexington Minute Men SUMMARY: Category: Decision-making The Lexington Minute Men are requesting approval to use the Battle Green for the following 18th Century Military Drills: Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 10:00am - 12:00pm The Police Department, Department of Public Works, and Fire Department have reviewed these requests and have no objections. PROPOSED MOTION: To approve the Lexington Minute Men request to use the Battle Green for the following 18th Century Military Drills: Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 10:00am - 12:00pm Move to approve the consent. FOLLOW-UP: Select Board Office 4 PRESENTER: Joe Pato ITEM NUMBER: 2 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA SECTION TITLE: CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approve: One-Day Liquor License - Craft Food Halls - 29 Hartwell Ave SUMMARY: Category: Decision-making Craft Food Halls has requested a One-Day Liquor License to serve beer and wine from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm in the Beer Garden in the parking lot adjacent to 29 Hartwell Ave for the Tour de Cure: Charity Bicycle Ride on Sunday, August 16, 2026. PROPOSED MOTION: To approve a One-Day Liquor License for Craft Food Halls to serve beer and wine in the Beer Garden in the parking lot adjacent to 29 Hartwell Ave for the Tour de Cure: Charity Bicycle Ride on Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 10:00am to 7:00pm. Move to approve the consent FOLLOW-UP: Select Board Office ATTACHMENTS: Tour de cure event diagram.pdf 5 Dumpster ADA Supply Command Food Truck Food Truck Staff Parking Beer Garden Coffee Truck (AM) Event Operation Vehicles Ice Cream Truck (PM) 28' Supply Trailer In 8/13 12PM Out 8/16 6PM Event Day Operations Access Hartwell Ave Entrance Westview St Entrance New England NN Site Open 6:00AM Century & Metric 7:00AM ½ Metric 9:00AM 5 Mile & Family Fun 10:00AM Site Close 4:00PM Sunday, August 16, 2026 29 Hartwell Ave, Lexington, MA. 02421 Scale Version 10 x 20 Tent 20 x 20 Tent 20 x 30 Tent KEY Generator Restroom ADA Restroom 10x10 Tent 10x10 Owned Tent 10x10 ADA White Pop UP First Aid Cones Road Closure Barricade 20 x 40 Tent 10 x 20 Tent 20 x 20 Tent 20 x 30 Tent KEY Generator Restroom ADA Restroom 10x10 Tent 10x10 Owned Tent 10x10 ADA White Pop UP First Aid Cones Road Closure Barricade 20 x 40 TentChampions Living Red T5 TENTS TEAM TENTS T1 = CDM SMITH/COMMODORE T2 = CLB T3 = TEAM RED NEW ENGLAND T4 = THE DIABADDIES T5 = AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES TENTS TEAM TENTS T1 = CDM SMITH/COMMODORE T2 = CLB T3 = TEAM RED NEW ENGLAND T4 = THE DIABADDIES T5 = AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES S&R 6 PRESENTER: Joe Pato, Chair ITEM NUMBER: 3 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA SECTION TITLE: CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approve: One-Day Liquor License - Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres, Inc. (EMACT) - 1605 Massachusetts Avenue SUMMARY: Category: Decision-Making Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres, Inc. (EMACT) has requested a One-Day Liquor License to serve beer and wine in the lobby and hallway area outside of Battin Hall on the main level and in the lobby outside of Estabrook Hall on the lower level of Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, for the purpose of their Annual DASH Gala and Awards Presentation on Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 6:00 PM - 10:00PM. The request has been reviewed by the Department of Public Facilities with no concerns. Police details have been reserved for this event. PROPOSED MOTION: To approve a One-Day Liquor License for Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres, Inc. (EMACT) to serve beer and wine in the lobby and hallway area outside of Battin Hall on the main level and in the lobby outside of Estabrook Hall on the lower level of Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, for the purpose of their Annual DASH Gala and Awards Presentation on Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Move to approve the consent. FOLLOW-UP: Select Board Office ATTACHMENTS: EMACT Diagram.pdf 7 EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY THEATRES, INC. 71 Apache Way • Tewksbury, Massachusetts 01876 Locations for serving Liquor at Cary Hall 08/23/2026 Bartenders will be located on the first floor down the back hall left in the serving area near the end of the hall. Bartenders will also be located on the below grade lobby at a table in the center of the lobby area. 8 PRESENTER: Joe Pato, Chair ITEM NUMBER: 4 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA SECTION TITLE: CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approve: Select Board Committee Appointment SUMMARY: Category: Decision-Making The Planning Board voted unanimously at its meeting on May 13, 2026 to recommend Robert Creech as its representative, Voting Member, to the Vision for Lexington Committee, for a term expiring September 30, 2027. PROPOSED MOTION: To appoint Robert Creech to the Vision for Lexington Committee as the Planning Board's representative member, to fill a term ending September 30, 2027, to be effective immediately. Move to approve the consent. FOLLOW-UP: Select Board Office ATTACHMENTS: Planning Board Appointment of Robert Creech as VFL Member.pdf 9 Town of Lexington PLANNING BOARD Robert Creech, Chair Melanie Thompson, Vice Chair Tina McBride, Clerk Lin Jensen, Member Michael Schanbacher, Member Michael Leon, Associate Member 1625 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA 02420 Tel (781) 698-4560 planning@lexingtonma.gov www.lexingtonma.gov/planning July 21, 2026 Kim Katzenback Select Board Office Lexington MA Re: Planning Board nomination to Vision for Lexington Committee Dear Ms. Katzenback: At the meeting on May 13, 2026, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend Robert Creech as its representative (Voting Member) to the Vision for Lexington Committee with a term expiring September 2027. Thank you. Sincerely, Abby McCabe Planning Director 10 2 11 PRESENTER: Joe Pato, Chair ITEM NUMBER: 5 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA SECTION TITLE: CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Accept: Select Board Committee Resignation SUMMARY: Category: Decision-Making The Select Board is asked to accept the resignation of Rachel Levy from the Lexington Human Rights Committee, effective immediately. PROPOSED MOTION: Move to accept the resignation of Rachel Levy from the Lexington Human Rights Committee, effective immediately. Move to approve the consent. FOLLOW-UP: Select Board Office ATTACHMENTS: 2026-07-21 Rachel Levy - Lexington Human Rights Committee_Redacted.pdf 12 13 PRESENTER: Joe Pato, Chair ITEM NUMBER: 6 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA SECTION TITLE: CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approve: Select Board Minutes SUMMARY: Category: Decision Making The Select Board is being asked to approve the following set of minutes: June 22, 2026 Select Board July 6, 2026 Select Board PROPOSED MOTION: To approve and release the following minutes: June 22, 2026 Select Board July 6, 2026 Select Board Move to approve the consent. FOLLOW-UP: Select Board Office ATTACHMENTS: DRAFT 07062026 Select Board.pdf DRAFT 06222026 Select Board.pdf 14 SELECT BOARD MEETING Monday, July 6, 2026 A meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026, via a hybrid meeting platform. Mr. Pato, Chair; Ms. Kumar, Vice Chair; Ms. Hai, Mr. Lucente, and Mr. Sandeen were present, as well as Town Manager, Mr. Bartha; Deputy Town Manager, Ms. Axtell; and Executive Clerk, Ms. Katzenback. EXECUTIVE SESSION A 1. Exemption 3: Collective Bargaining - To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining (Library and AFSCME Public Safety Dispatcher Union) VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 at 6:32pm that the Select Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining for the Library & AFSCME Public Safety Dispatchers, and to reconvene in Open Session. Further, Further, it was declared that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigating position of the Town. Returned to open session at 6:54pm The Board recognized Ms. Hai for her service as Chair over the past year. PUBLIC COMMENT Patrick Mehr, 31 Woodcliffe Road, commented on the Town's senior parking sticker renewal process, questioning why renewals are required and requesting a response to a prior inquiry he had submitted to the Town Manager. He also expressed concerns regarding the Town Manager's performance and urged the Select Board to consider his employment. Mr. Pato noted that he has been cc’d on responses from Mr. Bartha to Mr. Mehr on this topic. If those were not received, they can be resent. SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS 1. Select Board Member Announcements and Liaison Reports Mr. Pato introduced a new element to the liaison report section of the meeting, such as a briefing summarizing public comment emails received by the Board since its last meeting. Ms. Kumar congratulated the Economic Development Office and the Chamber of Commerce for hosting the soccer watch party, and the excellent way it was executed. Regarding the trash referendum, she stated that the Board hears the public’s concerns, and she noted that flexibility, ease of adoption, and ensuring that everyone feels that the program works for them will be important. Lastly, in an update from the Vision for Lexington, a task force will be formed, and this charter will be brought forward to the Board on a future agenda. Mr. Sandeen noted that the Permanent Building Committee is meeting almost every other week, with the primary focus being the total value design on the high school. A fence is expected to be erected this week marking the start of the LHS construction project. DOCUMENTS: 2026-07-06-SB-Email-Report.pdf 15 2. Lexington High School Project Update to Board As previously discussed. TOWN MANAGER REPORT 1. Town Manager Weekly Update Mr. Bartha stated that Ms. Kosnoff was recognized this year as one of 50 professionals in her field across the country for her excellence in public financial management. He noted that the Assistant Town Manager for Land Use will be retiring this fall, and the Economic Development Director has been poached to lead a small nonprofit in Boston. The Board notes its appreciation to these members in their contributions to the Town. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve: One-Day Liquor License(s) Spectacle Live, 1605 Massachusetts Ave • Friday, July 10, 2026 - High Kings • Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - Joanne Shaw Taylor • Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Tusk • Saturday, August 29, 2026 - Justin Hayward To approve four One-Day Liquor Licenses for Spectacle Live to serve beer and wine at Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, for their Concert Series on July 10 & August 19, 20, 29th, 2026. 2. Approve: One-Day Liquor License - Lexington-Waltham Lodge of Elks #2204, 959 Waltham Street • Watch City Cadillac Fundraiser for Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Torch Ride - Friday, July 10, 2026 To approve a One-Day Liquor Licenses for the Lexington-Waltham Lodge of Elks #2204 to serve alcoholic beverages in the rear parking lot of the Lodge, on Friday, July 10, 2026 from 7:00pm - 11:00pm. DOCUMENTS: Elks Diagram.png 3. Approve: One-Day Liquor License(s) - Lexington Historical Society, 1 Bedford Street • "Summer Fridays, " Extended Buckman Tavern Hours To approve two One-Day Liquor Licenses for the Lexington Historical Society to serve beer, wine, and cider at 1 Bedford Street on the following dates from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM: o Friday, July 17, 2026 o Friday, July 24, 2026 DOCUMENTS: Summer_Fridays_Event_Layout_Diagram.pdf 4. Approve: Battle Green Use Request - Lexington Semiquincentennial Commission • America250 Reading of the Declaration of Independence - Wednesday, July 8, 2026 16 To approve the request of the Lexington Semiquincentennial Commission to use the Battle Green, in the area between the flagpole and Harrington Road, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with setup beginning at 5:00 PM, for the purpose of hosting the America250 Reading of the Declaration of Independence. DOCUMENTS: Lex250 Event Diagram.png 5. Approve: Entertainment License - Association of Black Citizens of Lexington, Visitor Center Lawn • 6th Annual Quock Walker Day Community Celebration - Saturday, July 11, 2026 To approve an Entertainment License for the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington for the 6th Annual Quock Walker Day Community Celebration on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the Visitors Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, including live performances, recorded music, and poetry readings. DOCUMENTS: Quock Walker Event Diagram.png 6. Approve: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Library Union To approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the collective bargaining agreement Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and the Cary Memorial Library Staff Association for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029. 7. Approve: Water and Sewer Adjustments To approve the Consent. DOCUMENTS: SB 7-6-26.pdf VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 1. Approve: End of Year Budget Adjustments Rosalyn Impink, Budget Director, presented the end of year budget adjustments. Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, stated that the Tourism Revolving Fund had a healthy balance for a long time. Not having a larger authority has somewhat hamstrung the way they have done business. She urged the authority to be given for this year. VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments in the general ledger accounts presented, including: Interdepartmental transfers of: $8,000 from Human Services - Youth and Family expenses to Human Services Admin -Personal Services; $46,500 from Assessor - Contract Services to Comptroller Personal Services, $39,000 from Land Use Admin and Planning expenses to Land Use Personal Services; 17 $15,000 from Town Clerk - Elections PT wages to Town Clerk - Elections Expenses; $58,000 from Innovation & Technology Software Expenses to Innovation and Technology Personal Services; $115,912 from Innovation & Technology - Software Expenses to Public Works - Snow Personal Services; $15,000 from Public Works Expenses to Public Works - Personal Services; $110,000 from Fire Department Expenses to Fire Department - Personal Services; and A transfer of $189,000 from the Town Manager's Salary reserve account to Fire Department Personal Services; and An increase in the Tourism Revolving Fund limit of $203,000; An increase in the Compost Revolving Fund limit of $52,000; and An increase in the Building Rental Revolving Fund limit of $80,000. DOCUMENTS: FY2026 Snow Budget Summary_7.2.26.pdf; FY2026 AllBudgetTransfers_7.6.2026 (updated).pdf 2. Update: Adams Street at East Street and at Hancock Street Intersection Design Ross Morrow, Assistant Town Engineer, presented the proposed design alternatives for the Adams Street/Hancock Street and Adams Street/East Street Intersection Improvement Projects for the Board's review and feedback. A neighborhood meeting to discuss both intersection improvement projects is anticipated to be held in late summer 2026. The Engineering Division will then return to a future Board meeting to request approval of the preferred intersection designs. This project was initiated in 2018 regarding safety concerns at both intersections and the areas between. A survey engineer provided the full existing conditions of the areas. In 2023, the project concepts were being considered which have since been refined. Mr. Lucente suggested exploring a three-way controlled stop at Adams and East Street. He noted that both intersections have a pole on the existing islands, Mand he suggested a request to Eversource to move them. Ms. Hai suggested that the mini roundabout option could have a shorter list of cons and she would like to see how this item works with abutters. Mr. Sandeen stated that he would like to hear staff’s opinion on what the safest option is. Mr. Morrow stated that from a safety perspective of all users, at Hancock at Adams Street, it would be the three-way stop, and at Adams/East and Hathaway, it would be creating a four-way stop. Mr. Sandeen supported the 3-Way Mini Roundabout at Adams/East as it provides the most safety via traffic calming without any land takings. He supported the 3-Way Stop option at Hancock and Adams Street. Mr. Pato noted that safety for all, including vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and all multimodal access is important, including the safety of neighbors living adjacent to these areas. Cost is also a factor. Jay Luker, 26 Rindge Ave, stated that the safest thing is for people to drive less. Any choice that improves the capacity or throughput of these intersections will inevitably increase the amount of traffic that comes through them. Tom Shiple, 18 Phinney Road, noted that the Adams/East intersection has a couple of options that require land taking. It is unclear how the condominium association in that area would feel about that. If taking a bit of land meant a much better design, he asked the Board to keep an open mind to do so. 18 Susan Virgintino, President of the Board of Fiske Common, stated that several of the Fiske Common residents live right along East Street. Bringing the road closer to those units will affect their quality of life and possibly reduce the value of those units. She asked that the Board seriously consider this in terms of a land taking. She stated that she believes a mini roundabout could solve many of the problems in the area. Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, stated that conversations should include the Precinct Town Meeting Member representatives. In terms of rotaries being traffic calming measures, it depends on how one defines calming. At the intersection of the Battle Green, there has been nonstop beeping from 6am until later at night. There have also been numerous property damage accidents. She asked that the Town honestly evaluate the Battle Green rotary prior to imposing this on another neighborhood. Joan Weinmayr, 49 East Street, stated that the intersection must be improved for safety’s sake. There are hundreds of students in the nearby schools, and she is concerned with the cars accessing the Adams/East and Hathaway intersection. DOCUMENTS: Memo; Presentation - Intersection Improvement project; Intersection Improvements Comparison Table 3. Approve: Temporary Bike Lanes & Green Paint on Massachusetts Avenue - Between Bow Street & Maple Street Mr. Morrow explained that the Board previously authorized temporary on-street bike lanes, including green high visibility markings, along Massachusetts Avenue from Bow Street to Maple Street, as part of an MWRA project detouring bicyclists during a bikeway closure. With MWRA work nearing completion, its permit requires restoring the roadway to its prior condition, which would mean grinding out the bike lanes and green paint and restriping. At the June 8, 2026 meeting, a request was presented to the Board to retain the current configuration temporarily. The Board asked staff to return with more information on impacts to directly affected properties, including commercial abutters. Flyers were sent out to all abutters along the area with a survey on the proposal. Of all the abutters, he received feedback from one business in support and two abutters in support; one business against, and two abutters against. There were nine responses in support, and three against. The reasons against included that the green was an eyesore in the area, fear of hitting a cyclist while opening doors in the parallel parking area, and difficulty in seeing cyclists in the bike lane when leaving a business property. Of those in favor, some noted that the bike lanes draw attention to where a bike can safely be, and that the green paint adds to the visual warning of drivers. Ms. Hai stated that she is in favor of leaving these items in place, as staff has mentioned that it continues to improve safety in the area. Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, stated that there has been very little feedback on this item and the Board would have heard from the public if they were against the bike lane. She believes no paint should be added without discussion with the HDC and whether this is a safety color or not. VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to authorize retention of the current temporary bike lane configuration and associated pavement markings on Massachusetts Avenue between Bow Street and Maple Street as an interim treatment, to remain in place until the next scheduled resurfacing of this corridor or until further action by the Board. DOCUMENTS: Memo presented at 6-8-2026 Meeting; LBAC Letter Green Bike Lanes Mass Ave July 2026.pdf 19 The Board took a three-minute recess. 4. Approve: Amendment to Chapter 192 Traffic Rules and Orders • 4-Way Stop Sign Intersection at Forest Street/Clarke Street • 4-Way Stop Sign Intersection at Forest Street/Muzzey Street • Parking Restrictions on Parker Street Meghan Roche, Assistant Planning Director, reviewed the proposals for the 4-Way Stop Sign Intersection at Forest Street/Clarke Street, and the 4-Way Stop Sign Intersection at Forest Street/Muzzey Street. The Transportation Safety Group recommends that the Board vote to amend the Traffic Rules and Orders, Chapter 192-10, Schedule 7, establishing All-Way Stop Control (AWSC) at two intersections on Forest Street: Forest Street at Clarke Street and Forest Street at Muzzey Street. Both intersections are located in a predominantly residential neighborhood with high volumes of pedestrian and bicycle traffic and are in close proximity to Lexington High School and the Center Recreation Complex. An analysis finds that an All-Way Stop Control (AWSC) is warranted at the intersection of Forest Street and Muzzey Street and potentially warranted at the intersection of Forest Street and Clarke Street. Mr. Lucente stated that he believes the Town needs to consider a long-term plan for Clark Street as it relates to the parking lane and the two lanes of traffic. He supports the recommendations but would like to be considerate of potential future changes. Ms. Hai asked that advanced warning signage be considered for these intersections. Mr. Sandeen noted that he is in favor of infrastructure over signage, as much as possible. Mr. Morrow noted that some removal of vegetation in the areas, if there can be coordination with abutters, would be helpful for sight lines. Ms. Roche stated that, secondly, regarding parking restrictions on Parker Street, the Transportation Safety Group recommends that the Board vote to amend the Traffic Rules and Orders, Chapter 192-18, Schedule 1, "Parking Prohibited or Restricted," to add the following parking restrictions on Parker Street: • No parking would be permitted on the northeast side of Parker Street between Clarke Street and Jackson Court from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Monday through Friday. • No parking would be permitted on the southwest side of Parker Street between Jackson Court and the shared property line of 15 and 17 Parker Street from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Monday through Friday. • No parking would be permitted on the northeast side of Parker Street between the driveway of 16 Parker Street and Massachusetts Avenue, :00 AM to 10:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Mr. Pato noted that this was a large discussion with abutters in terms of the high school project. There was concern regarding speeding and too much parking, but also that parking on both sides of the street narrows the throughway, potentially leading to issues with emergency vehicles being able to pass. There was discussion regarding what would happen after 10AM, to which Mr. Roche explained that the standard parking rules would then apply. Ms. Hai asked about afternoon dismissal times in terms of continued safety. Ms. Kumar asked why there are so many cars parking in this residential area. Mr. Morrow stated that it appears this is high school parking. 20 Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, stated that other people who use this parking include those visiting the playground, tennis courts, and recreation fields. She asked what the plans are during the high school construction if the Town continues to restrict surrounding. parking VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to amend the Traffic Rules and Orders, Chapter 192-10, Schedule 7, establishing All-Way Stop Control (AWSC) at two intersections on Forest Street: Forest Street at Clarke Street and Forest Street at 80 Muzzey Street. VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to amend the Traffic Rules and Orders, Chapter 192-18, Schedule 1, "Parking Prohibited or Restricted," to add: • No parking would be permitted on the northeast side of Parker Street between Clarke Street and Jackson Court from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Monday through Friday. • No parking would be permitted on the southwest side of Parker Street between Jackson Court and the shared property line of 15 and 17 Parker Street from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Monday through Friday. • No parking would be permitted on the northeast side of Parker Street between the driveway of 16 Parker Street and Massachusetts Avenue, :00 AM to 10:00 AM, Monday through Friday. DOCUMENTS: Forest-Muzzey Clarke Memo- All Way Stop Intersections; TEC Engineering Group Analysis Report Forest-Muzzey; TEC Engineering Group Analysis ReportForest-Clarke; Parker Street Memo – parking_7.6.26.pdf; Parker St Proposed Parking Graphics_7.6.26.pdf 5. Continued Discussion: Select Board Committee Liaison Assignments The Board reviewed the proposed allocation of liaisons and made a few amendments. The Committee assignments are effective as of tonight. Mr. Pato noted that the second member for the Fund for Lexington Board appointment will be brought to the next meeting, and staff will check with Town Counsel on whether an interim appointment is appropriate for the Housing Trust. DOCUMENTS: Proposed Liaison-Assignments 6. Discussion: Select Board Report for FY2026 Annual Town Report The Board reviewed the Board Report FY2026 Annual Town Report, including topics and Board member assignments. DOCUMENTS: FY2025 Annual Report - Select Board Report; Select Board Report to 2026 ATM EXECUTIVE SESSION B 1. Exemption 2: To Conduct Strategy Session in Preparation for Contract Renewal Discussions with Nonunion Personnel - Town Manager VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 at 9:40pm that the Select Board go into Executive Session under Exemption 2: To Conduct Strategy Session in Preparation for Contract Negotiations with Nonunion Personnel - Town Manager and not to reconvene in Open Session. Further, it was declared that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town. ADJOURN 21 VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 from the Executive Session to adjourn both the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting at 10:12p.m. A true record; Attest: Kristan Patenaude Recording Secretary 22 SELECT BOARD MEETING Monday, June 22, 2026 A meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, via a hybrid meeting platform. Ms. Hai, Chair; Mr. Pato, Vice Chair; Mr. Lucente, and Mr. Sandeen were present, as well as Town Manager, Mr. Bartha; Deputy Town Manager, Ms. Axtell; and Executive Clerk, Ms. Katzenback. PUBLIC COMMENT Chris Lively, Vice President, Lexington Firefighters: Mr. Lively stated that firefighters have been without a contract for nearly a year and without a pay raise for two years. He said that as Lexington continues to experience significant residential and commercial growth, firefighters are facing greater risks while earning substantially less than neighboring communities. He urged the Town to support a fair contract to improve recruitment and retention. Oleg Feldman, Fire Department Lieutenant: Lt. Feldman noted that when he joined the department 24 years ago, firefighter compensation ranked among the top 20% of comparable communities. While Lexington continues to provide a high level of emergency service, he said firefighter compensation has fallen to the 35th percentile among neighboring communities. Rob Green, President-Elect, Firefighters Local 491: Mr. Green stated that while the Select Board does not negotiate labor contracts directly, it establishes the policies and expectations that guide negotiations. He questioned why the Town's stated goal of targeting the 75th percentile for comparable communities is not reflected in firefighter compensation, which he said currently ranks at the 35th percentile. Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street: Ms. McKenna expressed concern over the recent labor disputes involving both the School and Fire Departments. She stated that the Town has successfully addressed similar staffing challenges in the past, even during more difficult financial times. Lillian A. Mela, 10 Cherry Street: Ms. Mela shared her appreciation for Lexington firefighters, recalling that they saved her mother's life after a serious accident. Speaking from her own experience as an EMT, she stated that first responders are undercompensated despite the significant risks they face and the essential service they provide to the community. SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS 1. Select Board Member Announcements and Liaison Reports Mr. Lucente noted that the Fourth of July Carnivals will be held from July 1-July 5. The Town’s fireworks are scheduled for July 2nd at 9:30pm. 2. Lexington High School Project Update to Board None at this time. TOWN MANAGER REPORT 1. Town Manager Weekly Update 23 Mr. Bartha noted that the DPW will go live in early July with a work order system. It initially was going to be SeeClickFix, but IT worked with the department to determine how to utilize OpenGov rather than another software program. This may have applications for other departments as well in the future. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve: Select Board Meeting Minutes To approve and release the following minutes: • April 27, 2026 Select Board • April 27, 2026 Financial Summit • April 29, 2026 Select Board • May 4, 2026 Select Board • May 11, 2026 Select Board • May 22, 2026 Select Board DOCUMENTS: DRAFT 04272026 Select Board.pdf; DRAFT 04272026 Summit.pdf; DRAFT 04292026 Select Board.pdf; DRAFT 05042026 Select Board.pdf; DRAFT 05112026 Select Board.pdf; DRAFT 05222026 Select Board.pdf 2. Approve: Select Board Committee Appointments • Communications Advisory Committee - Ronald Pounder • Design Advisory Committee - Adriana Ramacciotti • Housing Partnership Board - Emily DeHoog • Town Celebrations Subcommittee - Raja Daggumalli & Guy Jarvis To appoint the following individuals to their respective committees: Ron Pounder to the Communication Advisory Committee for a term ending September 30, 2027, to be effective immediately. Adriana Ramacciotti to the Design Advisory Committee for a term ending September 30, 2028, to be effective immediately. Emily DeHoog to the Housing Partnership Board for a term ending September 30, 2028, to be effective immediately. Guy W. Jarvis to the Town Celebrations Subcommittee for a term ending June 30, 2027, to be effective immediately. Raja K. Daggumalli to the Town Celebrations Subcommittee for a term ending June 30, 2027, to be effective immediately. DOCUMENTS: Pounder, Ron- Communications Advisory - Application & Resume_Redacted.pdf; Ramacciotti, Adriana - Design Advisory Committee - Application & Resume_Redacted.pdf; DeHoog, Emily - Housing Partnership Board - Application & Resume_Redacted.pdf; Jarvis, Guy - Town Celebrations Subcommittee - Application_Redacted.pdf; Daggumalli, Raja - Town Celebrations Subcommittee - Application & Resume_Redacted.pdf; Select Board Appointments - June Recruitment 2026.pdf 3. Accept: Select Board Committee Resignation 24 • Lexington Human Rights Committee - Mamata Banerjee To accept the resignation of Mamata Banerjee from the Lexington Human Rights Committee, effective immediately. DOCUMENTS: 2026.06.12 Mamata Banerjee - Lexington Human Rights Committee_Redacted.pdf VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the Consent Agenda. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 1. Discussion: Article 31, Referendum & Next Steps Ms. Hai explained that the Board has reviewed the results from the referendum vote and, while it confirms the Town Meeting vote in support of a bylaw change, it also shows that many neighbors are not happy and are concerned about the impact. She noted that the Board is truly committed to hearing these concerns and addressing the needs of the entire community. The next stage for this item is to complete the design of the trash program. The Board heard concerns regarding financial hardship, physical hardship, medical waste, family count, etc. As a majority of neighboring communities have already implemented similar programs, the Town has many prototypes from which it can learn. Ms. Hai clarified a couple of items about the vote. The first is that the change to automated pickup was not part of the vote. This was voted separately at Town Meeting and will be part of the future trash contract request for proposals. Further, no particular size of bins for the automated pickup has been determined. This will not be determined until the public outreach and community input steps are completed. The Bylaw change does create a new obligation for the Town to provide curbside trash removal services. Any fees charged related to trash can only be used towards trash-related costs. They cannot be diverted to other municipal costs, and they cannot exceed the cost of any service specifically provided. Mr. Lucente stated that some of the frustrations heard include that the vote was 59.5% that voted no, and the remainder voted yes. Unfortunately, the 20% threshold set by the State was not communicated well enough. It was made clear that people did not want a fee. Mr. Pato explained that this is not new. Throughout the process, the Board has stated that it wants to engage with the public to determine what works for Lexington. The Board wants to design a system that works well for the community, achieves a reduction in waste, and controls costs for the Town. Mr. Sandeen stated that this issue is a deeply personal issue for everyone. We’ve heard from people who don’t want too large a bin, people who don’t want bins at all, people who don’t want a new bin, and people who want a large bin. The Board needs to determine how to allow people to have different size bins or, in certain circumstances, no bins at all. The intent is to reduce the amount of trash that the Town is producing. One of the best ways to reduce waste is to divert organic waste to composting. Composting has been level for the past two years and perhaps a carrot could be provided for those who need more bins to sign up to be part of the composting program. David Simons, 3 Field Road and Precinct 3 Town Meeting Member, stated that during the campaign he talked to hundreds of voters, and there were many misconceptions about what the Town is planning. Many people believe that the Town intends to charge all people for all trash, as opposed to allowing a baseline of at least 35 gallons. When it was explained that each household would continue to have at least 25 35 gallons picked up for free, many people changed to yes votes, especially among seniors. Another response was anger that the Town had not specified the details of the program, such as the fees, the bin size, etc. A plan that is fair to everyone which accomplishes the Town’s goals of reducing trash and trash expenses and is fair to everyone will be more popular than an abstract referendum. Olga, Guttag, Emerson Road, noted that many people would be happy to reduce their trash, but have no idea how to. It would be helpful for the Town’s communications department to simplify how residents can understand what to do. The referendum has tremendously raised the visibility of what the Town needs to do, and how important it is to reduce trash. Brian Kelly, 44 Grand Street and Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member, stated that he was the Chair of the No Trash Fees campaign which lost the referendum vote last week. Although this fell short by 341 votes, it did win the vote count by almost 60% to 40%. He does not believe that imposing fees is the most practical or effective method to change the way Lexington collects trash and recycling. He asked the Board to consider bringing voices from both sides of the referendum campaign to a shared table so that thoughtful and practical solutions could be considered in a more collaborative way. He also believes that trash is not one size that fits all. The Town should err on the side of flexibility, not only based on what is best for Lexington's municipal budget. The next trash collection policy should consider the quality of service and not just the cost. The Town should seek out a contractor who would allow households to choose what size bin works best for them. Second bins should be available at no added cost. Instructions on the Town website should be disseminated online, through regular mail, and annually. All regulations should be easily understood and enforceable. Trash is a universal sanitation service that benefits all Lexington residents. Mark Lang, Lexington resident, stated that the Select Board has lost the trust of many residents. 4,500 residents voted that they do not trust the Select Board. The Board has not given residents enough information and has not been transparent. There were two transparency measures at the last Town Meeting which failed. Community outreach has been very limited and narrow. The Board needs to consider how to win back the trust of residents. The Board should not say that it is flexible and open, while there is a survey that seems to be anchored on 35 gallons with no check for residency. Ricki Pappo, 16 Blossom Crest Road and Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member, stated that most people did not have a basic understanding of the referendum and were not aware of the underlying reasons for the change, namely, to reduce trash and spending on trash. The request is that the Board consider a plan that will clearly move toward less waste, more composting, and reasonable recycling. The Town should work to engage more volunteers to make any changes to the trash program easier for everyone. Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, stated that many people clearly voted no, though the votes did not meet the threshold. The Board should consider that trash fees are the latest thing in a string of divided issues over affordability. The Board has the authority to implement fees, but this should be considered in a way that is respectful to the strong message that the voters gave. Benjamin Lees, 57 Gleason Road, stated that people he spoke to were opposed to fees in principle. Most wanted to know what the bin sizes and fees would be. Many stated that the high school is too expensive. Many stated that their property taxes are too high already. The Board has stated that it will be flexible and will seek input, but he is concerned with the Board adopting too many compromises. Article 31 was a compromise. Municipal government is a balancing of competing interests. He encouraged the Board not to lose sight of the original plan and goal. Lin Jensen, 133 Reed Street, stated that there is a large funding opportunity from the State for 35-gallon bins. This opportunity will be lost if the Town chooses 48+ gallon bins. Many communities have chosen 26 35-gallon barrels and are implementing this well. The Board should not compromise further. The previous audit showed that 81% of households already use 48-gallon bins. Mona Roy, Bertwell Road, asked about the opportunities for people with disabilities, group homes, or similar entities to make their concerns known. She feels the process of getting an exception and what that would entail is unclear. Mr. Lucente noted that the Board, Town Meeting members, and committee members are all volunteers and neighbors. Anyone can become a Town Meeting Member if they feel that their perspective is not being heard. Mr. Bartha stated that Maggie Peard, Sustainability & Resilience Officer, and the Waste Task Force have been working on this for some time and will come before the Board in July with data and a memo to discuss the engagement process before moving forward. Maggie Peard, Sustainability & Resilience Officer, stated that she plans to present a summary of the survey results, a summary of comparable communities, and a summary of the input heard so far, along with potential program options and considerations for the July meeting. 2. Discussion: Potential Solar Projects • Muzzey Parking Lot Project • Pine Meadows Golf Club Ms. Peard and Chris Bouchard presented an overview of two potential photovoltaic solar projects currently under consideration: a solar canopy at the Muzzey Street parking lot and solar installation at the Pine Meadows Golf Course clubhouse. Both assessments were conducted by Consigli, the design-build solar vendor engaged through RFP #26-18 issued in February 2026. This presentation follows the Town's Capital Projects and Solar Canopy Integration Policy (CSIP), adopted by the Select Board in August 2025, which integrates solar canopy evaluation into non-building capital projects. For the Muzzey Street parking lot, staff summarized considerations related to the potential installation of a solar canopy in conjunction with the upcoming paving project. The proposed system is sized at 242.76 kW with an estimated investment of $1,213,800, a projected payback period of 10.6 years, and a 30-year return on investment of 235%. Staff noted that the site falls within the Battle Green Historic District, which may affect project costs. Staff are seeking direction on whether to move forward with pursuing solar at this site or to proceed with paving only. Mr. Lucente stated that this project outlines an investment of $1.2M, based on some unique attributes of the space. He stated that he would like to understand the investment next door at the Police Station. Mike Cronin, Director of Public Facilities, stated that the Police Station project went off at about $14 per watt versus the original budget of approximately $7 per watt. This project is being considered at about $5 per watt. Dave Pinsonneault, Director of Public Works, stated that the height will be critical under the structure to determine maintenance for snow removal and other things under the canopy. The height needs to meet the requirements for equipment, approximately 14’-17’. Mr. Sandeen suggested that it would be valuable to have a conversation regarding what a reasonable standard might be for additional costs that may be imposed by the Historic District Commission on projects of this type. He also suggested that staff consider whether cash capital or bonding might be appropriate for larger solar projects. 27 The Board expressed interest in knowing how the HDC feels about the proposed project at Muzzey Street before proceeding with further discussion. Jerry Michelson, Chair of the Center Committee, noted that the bylaws state that deliveries must be made to the rear of a building, which could lead to additional considerations for this project. He stated that he believes a solar project in the Depot Lot would be a much better use of time and energy. Ms. Hai asked that the Center Committee speak to various businesses that surround the parking lot for their experience on whether the HDC has been more lenient regarding interior parking lots facing the side of these buildings. Dan Voss, Sustainable Lexington, agreed with the idea of speaking with the HDC further on this and then potentially moving forward with this idea, in discussions with the Center Committee. Mark Lang, resident, stated that this looks to be a marginal return at best. Projecting 30 years is problematic. The Town does not have to fit solar into every single nook and cranny. Ricki Pappo, 16 Blossom Crest Road, Precinct 2 Town Meeting member and Chair of the Lexington Climate Action Network, stated that many countries are attaining their energy use by solar. Eight years is a good amount of time in which the Town could begin reaping the benefits of the solar project. She supported installing solar as one of the most important actions for addressing climate change. Lin Jensen, 133 Reed Street and, Town Meeting member and member of Sustainable Lexington, stated that in passing by many of the schools' solar panel parking lot projects, the temperature is significantly lower than a complete empty parking lot in the summertime. The Center is very popular in the summertime, and having solar panels there would bring in solar energy and reduce the heat island effect, providing shade for residents. Ms. Hai stated that the Town has the CVS lot and the Depot lot proposals coming up, both of which are larger, less complicated areas. She would prefer to see the Town pursuing larger production areas, especially based on potential complications and unknowns, and the limited ability to install solar on this site at a very high price. This is the most expensive project being proposed at slightly over $1.2M. There was agreement to obtain additional information on this item for the Board’s early September meeting. For the Pine Meadows Golf Course, staff presented four options for solar installation at the clubhouse. Option 1 covers a pro-shop rooftop system at a cost of $54,000 with a 6.4-year payback, and a 30-year ROI of 454%. Option 2 adds a canopy extension to the pro shop roof at a cost of $124,000 with an 11.1- year payback and a 30-year ROI of 236%. Option 3 expands the canopy to the driveway to achieve net zero energy status at a cost of $160,000 with a 10.9-year payback and a 30-year ROI of 259%. Option 4 is a full parking lot carport at a cost of $804,000 with an 11-year payback and a 30- year ROI of 223%. Staff are seeking direction regarding which option, if any, to move forward with for design and implementation. The Board agreed to move forward with more information on Option 4. Mark Lang, resident, stated that it does not seem that the Board has any criteria for approving these projects. If the Board wants to consider that eight years is a good payback period, only one of these four options is lower than eight years. The other three options are over nine years. Option 1 is clearly the best financial return. Building additional structure to house the solar panels creates additional costs with lower 28 returns. It would be nice to see a financial rigor from the Board, in terms of how the Town allocates capital. DOCUMENTS: Town of Lexington Solar Projects - Muzzey Lot & Pine Meadows 3. Presentation: Lexington High School Project Integrated Building Design Policy Update End-of Phase Mr. Cronin gave an end-of-Design Development phase update on the Lexington High School building project. Construction is anticipated to begin on July 6, 2026. The great news was that article 97 you've all seen that information that passed. Tomorrow night is the Conservation Commission, where we expect to receive our order of conditions for the project. Mr. Pato noted that there will be one more community meeting on Wednesday night in Estabrook Hall at 6:30pm. This will include a discussion with the community on how the design is evolving, and any questions they may have. There are also ongoing abutter meetings that address more specific traffic and imposition activities that affect those neighbors. Mr. Sandeen thanked Mr. Cronin and the design team for preparing and submitting the incredibly comprehensive SEIR (Single Environmental Impact Report) for the LHS project. He thanked the design team for meeting the Integrated Building Design and Construction Policy requirements for resilience and town shelter, for developing a net zero building, and compliance with the Red List requirements which optimize indoor air quality for the health of Lexington’s students and staff. In response to a question from Mr. Sandeen, Mr. Cronin explained that the Total Value Design of TVD process is now in the second phase and has reduced overall LHS project costs by approximately $600,000. In response to a question from Mr. Lucente, Mr. Cronin explained that the intent is to leave the existing skate park operational until the new skate park is completed, no later than November 1, 2026. The old one will then be decommissioned this fall, and the throwing cage moved over, so that it is operational by March 1, 2027. It was noted that residents should watch the dashboard for the project to know when construction activities will be specifically occurring. DOCUMENTS: 2026 DD End of Phase Select Board.pdf 4. Request: Assistance for Drainage Mitigation Measures on an Unaccepted Road - Hayes Lane Thierry Miras, 16 Hayes Lane, requested that the Town mitigate a recurring drainage issue affecting their property on this unaccepted roadway. Rainwater runs down the road, accumulating at the lowest point directly in front of the home. The rainfall overloads the garage, driveway, and yard, In the winter there is a large puddle that forms on the street and freezes, creating an unsafe area for pedestrians and vehicles. The homeowner has attempted to install a berm, catch basin, and dry well to deal with the issue, but the volume of runoff from the street continues to overwhelm the system. This house is at the lowest point in the road. The neighbors are supportive of the proposal. Mr. Bartha explained that this is an unaccepted roadway. It was not built to Town standards. The cost avoidance of building this road was reflected in the sales prices for the nearby homes. The Town does not maintain these roads. Mr. Pinsonneault’s memo is clear that this would be an intervention that would 29 require Board direction. Two mitigating factors in this case as that there have been considerable efforts made by the property owner. There is no question that the runoff from this roadway is ending up in the homeowner’s yard and garage. There is concern that approval could open the Town up to future requests. Public Works believes that there is a budget available for the intervention as described in the memo. Ms. Hai noted that, while this intervention would help, it likely would not totally alleviate the problem. Mr. Lucente stated that one of the reasons the Town plows unaccepted streets is to protect the residents. One of the reasons it clears debris from unaccepted streets is to allow access for police and fire. Given the circumstances, he supports the intervention, specific to this home, with other future requests being considered on their own merits. He noted that there are 14 miles of unaccepted streets in Lexington out of 284 miles of streets. Mr. Sandeen stated that the homeowner has tried to mitigate this issue three times on their own. VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve that the Town undertake a drainage mitigation improvement on Hayes Lane, an unaccepted roadway, consisting of the installation of catch basins and dry wells, substantially as recommended by the Department of Public Works, to help reduce runoff and flooding impacts affecting the property at 16 Hayes Lane, and further to maintain the Town's current practice of limiting maintenance on unaccepted roads to activities necessary to provide access for public safety vehicles and other previously authorized services. DOCUMENTS: Hayes Lane Drainage Request Letter.pdf; DPW Recommendations - Hayes Lane.pdf 5. Continued Hearing: Eversource Grant of Locations • Massachusetts Avenue/Meriam Street/Depot Place • 17 Hartwell Avenue Ms. Hai reopened the hearing at 9:11pm. Ms. Hai explained that this is a continued hearing on the two requested grants of location from N Star Electric Company, doing business as Eversource Energy, to construct in a location for such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein said conduits and manholes to be located substantially as shown on the plan made by K. Rice, Dated February 5, 2026, under the following public way or ways of Lexington: • Massachusetts Avenue: Easterly from manhole MH7333, at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Meriam Street, install approximately 40 feet of conduit. • Meriam Street: Easterly from the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Meriam Street, install approximately 190 feet of conduit. • Depot Place: Southerly from the intersection of Depot Place and Meriam Street, install approximately 90 feet of conduit and one new manhole, MH32832. • Hartwell Avenue - Northeasterly thence northwesterly from manhole MH25132, approximately 680 feet southwest of Westview Street, install approximately 275 feet of conduit; • Northwesterly from manhole MH25134, approximately 120 feet southwest of Westview Street, install approximately 78 feet of conduit. Both hearings were continued due to inadequate responses for information and awaiting action to remediate double poles. The applicant subsequently submitted a plan for remediation which indicated that much of the transfer work has been completed and the remainder is to be completed within three weeks. 30 Rick Schifone, Eversource, stated that there are three remaining poles to complete. He is waiting for the transfers to be completed. There is a commitment for these to be done within three weeks of the June 12th letter that was sent to the Town. Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, stated that there is still an issue with a double pole at 17 Miriam Street and the Greek Orthodox Church. There is an intention to have a handicap entrance in the location of the existing pole. Mr. Schifone asked that this be addressed with him directly. The hearing was closed at 9:20pm. VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve a grant of location to N Star Electric Company, doing business as Eversource Energy, to construct in a location for such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein said conduits and manholes to be located substantially as shown on the plan made by K. Rice, Dated February 5, 2026, under the following public way or ways of Lexington: • Massachusetts Avenue: Easterly from manhole MH7333, at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Meriam Street, install approximately 40 feet of conduit. • Meriam Street: Easterly from the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Meriam Street, install approximately 190 feet of conduit. • Depot Place: Southerly from the intersection of Depot Place and Meriam Street, install approximately 90 feet of conduit and one new manhole, MH32832. contingent upon completion of wire transfers for the Eversource letter dated June 12, 2026; Further, to approve a grant of Grant of Location to NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A EVERSOURCE ENERGY to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located, substantially as shown on the plan made by K. Rice, Dated February 5, 2026, under the following public way or ways of Lexington: • Hartwell Avenue - Northeasterly thence northwesterly from manhole MH25132, approximately 680 feet southwest of Westview Street, install approximately 275 feet of conduit; • Northwesterly from manhole MH25134, approximately 120 feet southwest of Westview Street, install approximately 78 feet of conduit. contingent upon completion of wire transfers for the Eversource letter dated June 12, 2026. VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 that Eversource shall coordinate with the owners of any double poles located within 500 feet of the work regarding their removal, that all Eversource hanging wires within 500 feet of the work are removed in accordance with the schedule provided by Eversource, and that other hanging wires are entered into the appropriate utility work management system for removal by the responsible utility owner. DOCUMENTS: Mass Ave Merriam Street Depot Road Grant of Location request.pdf; Hartwell Ave Grant of Location request.pdf; Eversource Response Document for Schedule of Removal 6. Discussion: Select Board Committee Liaison Assignments The Board discussed its liaison assignments. The Board agreed to continue to discuss this at an upcoming summer meeting. 31 DOCUMENTS: Liaison Assignments for Select Board Meeting Packet ADJOURN VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to adjourn at 9:33pm. A true record; Attest: Kristan Patenaude Recording Secretary 32 PRESENTER: Joe Pato, Chair ITEM NUMBER: 7 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA SECTION TITLE: CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approve: Memorandum of Agreement (Fire Union) SUMMARY: Category: Decision-making The Town and the Lexington Fire Department International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1491 have come to terms for the Collective Bargaining Agreement within the parameters the Board had authorized. The Board is being asked to approve the collective bargaining agreement Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Town Manager to sign and execute it. PROPOSED MOTION: To approve, and authorize the Town Manager to sign, the collective bargaining agreement Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and the Lexington Fire Department International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1491 for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028. Move to approve the consent FOLLOW-UP: Town Manager ATTACHMENTS: Fire MOU FY26-FY28 RG and CL Signed.pdf 33 Memorandum of Understanding Between Town of Lexington And Lexington Fire Department International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1491 The Town of Lexington and the Lexington Fire Department, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1491, hereby agree to the following amendments to the collective bargaining agreement, which expired June 30, 2025. 1. Duration 3-year agreement July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 2. Wages 7/1/2025: 2.5% 7/1/2026: 2.5% 7/1/2027: 2.0% 3. Market Adjustment 7/1/2025: 2.5% market adjustment 7/1/2026: 2.0% market adjustment 7/1/2027: 1.5% market adjustment 4. Article 13 – Education Incentive Pay Effective July 1, 2026 increase ECI to: Associates: $5,000 Bachelors: $8,500 Masters: $10,000 5. Article 15 – EMT Compensation Add Section 15.6 – Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement (QA/QI) Committee Effective July 1, 2026, eight members of the Department shall be appointed to the QA/QI Committee by the Fire Chief in order to review all EMS calls each month. Each member of the Committee shall receive $150 each month they are assigned to the Committee for their QA/QI responsibilities. The work is to be completed during regularly scheduled shifts, consistent with current practice. 6. Article 15 - EMT Compensation Add a new Section 15.7 - Field Training Officer Program Effective July 1, 2026, the Department shall establish a Field Training Officer (FTO) program for the purpose of training newly hired firefighter/paramedics (recruits). Upon being assigned to a 34 group, recruits will not count toward the minimum staffing requirements for the first four weeks of work. During these four weeks, when a recruit is assigned to the Medic unit, they will be assigned an FTO. The FTO shall be compensated for each shift that a recruit is assigned to them. The day shift stipend shall be $100, and the night shift stipend shall be $140. All firefighter/paramedics who have completed their probationary period shall be eligible to apply to be an FTO. Selection of FTOs shall be at the discretion of the Fire Chief. 7. Article 17 – Vacation Amend to read as follows: - After more than six (6) months, but less than one (1) year of continuous full-time service - 48 hours. - After one (1) year of continuous full-time service - 96 hours. - After five (5) years of continuous full-time (or equivalent) service - 154 hours. - After ten (10) years of continuous full-time (or equivalent) service - 216 hours. - After fifteen (15) years of continuous full-time (or equivalent) service - 274 hours. 8. Housekeeping Article 6.4 – Remove “A new firefighter will be eligible for an increase in salary to PSF-1 step upon completion of six (6) months, based upon performance.” 9. Article 38 Duration This agreement shall continue and remain in full force and effect from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 and shall continue thereafter until a new agreement is reached. Signed this __________________day of ____________________2026. Town of Lexington IAFF, Local 1491 ________________________________ _________________________________ Steve Bartha Robert Green Town Manager President, Local 1491 ________________________________ __________________________________ Witness Witness 35 PRESENTER: Joe Pato, Chair ITEM NUMBER: 8 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY LEXINGTON SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA SECTION TITLE: CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Authorize: Execution of Builders Risk Insurance Contract for the Lexington High School Building Project SUMMARY: Category: Decision Making The Select Board is requested to authorize the Town Manager to execute a Builders Risk Insurance Policy contract for the New Lexington High School Project. Pursuant to Town procurement requirements, contracts with a term exceeding three years require Select Board authorization. The Builders Risk Insurance Contract will provide insurance coverage for the entire project during construction over its duration. Select Board is being asked to authorize the Town Manager to execute the Builders Risk Insurance Policy PROPOSED MOTION: Move to authorize the Town Manager/Procurement to execute the Builders Risk Insurance Policy contract related to the Lexington High School Building Project, in a form approved by Town Counsel, and to take any actions necessary to implement the agreement. FOLLOW-UP: Town Manager/Procurement 36