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August 9, 2021
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Jill Hai, Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Mark Sandeen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Manager Appointment
Approve the four items of the Consent Agenda
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the four items of the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the four items of the Consent Agenda..”
Grant of Location for Eversource-Hartwell Avenue &Wood Street
Approve a Grant of Location to NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to construct a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables to be located under the following...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve a Grant of Location to NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to construct a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables to be located under the following public ways in the Town of Lexington as follows: Hartwell Avenue-Southwesterly from MH29060 approximately 400±feet northeasterly of Town Dump Road a distance of 800±feet conduit and install one manhole MH30992 Hartwell Avenue-Southwesterly from MH29060 approximately 400±feet northeasterly of Town Dump Road a distance of 349±feet conduit Hartwell Avenue-Southwesterly from MH25797 approximately 380±feet northeast of Wood Street thence turning southeasterly a distance of 423±feet of Conduit and install one manhole MH30993 Wood Street-Southerly from MH30993, at Hartwell Avenue a distance of 82±feet conduit as shown on the plan made by T. Thibault dated December 15, 2020. ACTION: Ms. Galloway to convey the need for Eversource to coordinate with Hanscom AFB regarding traffic flow and work timing.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve a Grant of Location to NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to construct a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables to be located under the following public ways in the Town of Lexington as follows: Hartwell Avenue-Southwesterly from MH29060 approximately 400±feet northeasterly of Town Dump Road a distance of 800±feet conduit and install one manhole MH30992 Hartwell Avenue-Southwesterly from MH29060 approximately 400±feet northeasterly of Town Dump Road a distance of 349±feet conduit Hartwell Avenue-Southwesterly from MH25797 approximately 380±feet northeast of Wood Street thence turning southeasterly a distance of 423±feet of Conduit and install one manhole MH30993 Wood Street-Southerly from MH30993, at Hartwell Avenue a distance of 82±feet conduit as shown on the plan made by T. Thibault dated December 15, 2020. ACTION: Ms. Galloway to convey the need for Eversource to coordinate with Hanscom AFB regarding traffic flow and work timing..”
Unit 2
Approve an Entertainment License for Anisoptera Mercantile, LLC, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2, for the purpose of providing radio/recorded background music and LED information screens within...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve an Entertainment License for Anisoptera Mercantile, LLC, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2, for the purpose of providing radio/recorded background music and LED information screens within the retail space.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve an Entertainment License for Anisoptera Mercantile, LLC, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2, for the purpose of providing radio/recorded background music and LED information screens within the retail space..”
Appointment of Election Officers
Approve the list of election officers recommended by the Town Clerk and Registrar of Voters
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board vote 3-0 to approve the list of election officers recommended by the Town Clerk and Registrar of Voters.
Yes: Hai, Lucente, SandeenThe minutes say “Mr.Pato and Ms. Barry recused themselves on this item as they both have relatives who serve the Town as Election Officers.” The count (3-0) matches the 3 other members present, so they are not shown voting.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board vote 3-0 to approve the list of election officers recommended by the Town Clerk and Registrar of Voters..”
Liquor License-Change of Manager-Lexington Lodge 92204 B.P.O.E. of USA
Approve the Lexington Lodge 92204 B.P.O.E. of U.S.A's application for a Change of Manager to be Gordon R. Osgood and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Club Liquor License for Lexington Lodge...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Lexington Lodge 92204 B.P.O.E. of U.S.A's application for a Change of Manager to be Gordon R. Osgood and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Club Liquor License for Lexington Lodge 92204 B.P.O.E. of U.S.A., located at 959 Waltham Street, reflecting the change of manager.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Lexington Lodge 92204 B.P.O.E. of U.S.A's application for a Change of Manager to be Gordon R. Osgood and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Club Liquor License for Lexington Lodge 92204 B.P.O.E. of U.S.A., located at 959 Waltham Street, reflecting the change of manager..”
Sister City Committee-Russia
Dissolve the Electric Utility Ad Hoc Committee, Sidewalk Committee, and the Sister City Committee - Russia
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to dissolve the Electric Utility Ad Hoc Committee, Sidewalk Committee, and the Sister City Committee - Russia.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to dissolve the Electric Utility Ad Hoc Committee, Sidewalk Committee, and the Sister City Committee - Russia..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 by roll call to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m..”
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