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January 28, 2019
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Suzanne Barry, Joseph Pato, Douglas Lucente, Jill Hai
Absent: None
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Maureen Carroll, Eversource Representative, presented a request from NSTAR Electric
Grant permission 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 wire and cables to be located under the...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to grant permission 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 wire and cables to be located under the public way on Grove Street northeasterly from pole 85/65, opposite McKeever Drive, a distance of 6.5 + or - feet of conduit.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to grant permission 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 wire and cables to be located under the public way on Grove Street northeasterly from pole 85/65, opposite McKeever Drive, a distance of 6.5 + or - feet of conduit..”
Request from the Lions Club for the 63rd Annual Carnival
Approve the request of the Lions Club to hold the July 4 1 Carnival from Tuesday, July 2, 2019 to Saturday, July 6, 2019 with the times as requested in the Lions Club letter dated January 23, 2019
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve the request of the Lions Club to hold the July 4 1 Carnival from Tuesday, July 2, 2019 to Saturday, July 6, 2019 with the times as requested in the Lions Club letter dated January 23, 2019
Yes: Barry, Hai, PatoThe minutes say “Mr. Lucente recused himself from the discussion because he is on the board of the Lexington Lions Club.” The count (3-0) matches the 3 other members present, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve the request of the Lions Club to hold the July 4 1 Carnival from Tuesday, July 2, 2019 to Saturday, July 6, 2019 with the times as requested in the Lions Club letter dated January 23, 2019.”
Approve the request of the Lions Club to have lighting turned on until 11:30 p.m. from Monday July 1 st through July 6, 2019
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve the request of the Lions Club to have lighting turned on until 11:30 p.m. from Monday July 1 st through July 6, 2019.
Yes: Barry, Hai, PatoThe minutes say “Mr. Lucente recused himself from the discussion because he is on the board of the Lexington Lions Club.” The count (3-0) matches the 3 other members present, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve the request of the Lions Club to have lighting turned on until 11:30 p.m. from Monday July 1 st through July 6, 2019..”
Approve a fireworks display on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at approximately 9:30 p.m., subject to approval of the fireworks vendor and necessary safety precautions required by the Fire Department
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve a fireworks display on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at approximately 9:30 p.m., subject to approval of the fireworks vendor and necessary safety precautions required by the Fire Department.
Yes: Barry, Hai, PatoThe minutes say “Mr. Lucente recused himself from the discussion because he is on the board of the Lexington Lions Club.” The count (3-0) matches the 3 other members present, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve a fireworks display on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at approximately 9:30 p.m., subject to approval of the fireworks vendor and necessary safety precautions required by the Fire Department..”
Approve Patriots Day Events
Approve the Patriots' Day activities as presented, subject to working out the details with Town Departments
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve the Patriots' Day activities as presented, subject to working out the details with Town Departments.
Yes: Barry, Hai, PatoThe minutes say “Mr. Lucente was recused as he is one of the submitters of one of the requests.” The count (3-0) matches the 3 other members present, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve the Patriots' Day activities as presented, subject to working out the details with Town Departments..”
Accept Terms of the Alan S. Fields Community Enrichment Fund
Accept with terms of the Alan S. Fields Community Enrichment Fund that will be managed by the Trustees of Public Trusts
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to accept with terms of the Alan S. Fields Community Enrichment Fund that will be managed by the Trustees of Public Trusts.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to accept with terms of the Alan S. Fields Community Enrichment Fund that will be managed by the Trustees of Public Trusts..”
Accept Selectmen Committee Resignation
Approve the resignation of Mark Ferri from the Council of the Arts Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the resignation of Mark Ferri from the Council of the Arts Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the resignation of Mark Ferri from the Council of the Arts Committee..”
0 Water & Sewer Commitments
Approve Water and Sewer commitments for the December 2018 Finals for $6,850.05; and for the December Cycle 9 for $245,460.62
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve Water and Sewer commitments for the December 2018 Finals for $6,850.05; and for the December Cycle 9 for $245,460.62.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve Water and Sewer commitments for the December 2018 Finals for $6,850.05; and for the December Cycle 9 for $245,460.62..”
Approve One-Day Liquor Licenses
Approve two (2) requests from the Lexington Historical Society to serve beer at the Tavern Night event being held at Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford Street, on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 6:30 p.m....
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve two (2) requests from the Lexington Historical Society to serve beer at the Tavern Night event being held at Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford Street, on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.; and to serve beer, wine and alcohol at the Wicked Revelry Theatrical Performance event being held at Depot Square, 13 Depot Square, on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 P.M.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve two (2) requests from the Lexington Historical Society to serve beer at the Tavern Night event being held at Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford Street, on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.; and to serve beer, wine and alcohol at the Wicked Revelry Theatrical Performance event being held at Depot Square, 13 Depot Square, on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 P.M..”
Approve Minutes
Approve and release the minutes of August 20, 2018; October 1, 2018; October 15, 2018; October 29, 2018; November 13, 2018; and November 14, 2018; and to approve, but not release, the Executive...
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and release the minutes of August 20, 2018; October 1, 2018; October 15, 2018; October 29, 2018; November 13, 2018; and November 14, 2018; and to approve, but not release, the Executive Session minutes for October 15, 2018.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and release the minutes of August 20, 2018; October 1, 2018; October 15, 2018; October 29, 2018; November 13, 2018; and November 14, 2018; and to approve, but not release, the Executive Session minutes for October 15, 2018..”
Approve and Sign Eagle Congratulation Letter-Nicholas Keim
Send a letter of commendation congratulating Nicholas Keim for attaining the highest rank of Eagle in Boy Scouting Approve Request for Water& Sewer Deferral
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to send a letter of commendation congratulating Nicholas Keim for attaining the highest rank of Eagle in Boy Scouting Approve Request for Water& Sewer Deferral
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to send a letter of commendation congratulating Nicholas Keim for attaining the highest rank of Eagle in Boy Scouting Approve Request for Water& Sewer Deferral.”
Approve Request for Water& Sewer Deferral
Approve the application for deferral of FY2019 water and sewer payments for the resident of 15 Tucker Avenue
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the application for deferral of FY2019 water and sewer payments for the resident of 15 Tucker Avenue.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve the application for deferral of FY2019 water and sewer payments for the resident of 15 Tucker Avenue..”
Adjourn
Adjourn
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 4-0 to adjourn at 10:02 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 4-0 to adjourn at 10:02 p.m..”
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