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February 28, 2022
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jill Hai, Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Mark Sandeen, Suzanne Barry
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Planting of Trees on the Battle Green
Approve the Consent Agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda..”
Grant of Location for National Grid - Fletcher Avenue
Approve the petition of National Grid to move, install and maintain the existing regulator vault from the current location at Winthrop St @ Mass Ave to a new location at Fletcher Avenue as...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the petition of National Grid to move, install and maintain the existing regulator vault from the current location at Winthrop St @ Mass Ave to a new location at Fletcher Avenue as described and designed in the petition dated February 8, 2022 and the removal of the existing vaults and repair of the and restoration of the current site on Winthrop Road to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the petition of National Grid to move, install and maintain the existing regulator vault from the current location at Winthrop St @ Mass Ave to a new location at Fletcher Avenue as described and designed in the petition dated February 8, 2022 and the removal of the existing vaults and repair of the and restoration of the current site on Winthrop Road to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer..”
Grant of Location for Eversource - 1050 Waltham Street
Approve a 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,...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a 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 T. Thibault revised Date December 8, 2021, under the following public way in the Town of Lexington: Waltham Street - Northeasterly from MH4010, 50 feet southwest of Lexington Ridge Dr, install approximately 191 feet of conduit to private property DOCUMENTS: Eversource Petition for grant of location - 1050 Waltham Street, Abutter Notification 3. Liquor License - Change of Manager - Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's, 1777 Massachusetts Avenue Mr. Lucente recused himself from this item.
The minutes say Douglas Lucente was recused, so that member is not shown voting. The minutes give the count as 5-0, which is more than the 4 Select Board members present (Jill Hai, Joseph Pato, Mark Sandeen and Suzanne Barry). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a 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 T. Thibault revised Date December 8, 2021, under the following public way in the Town of Lexington: Waltham Street - Northeasterly from MH4010, 50 feet southwest of Lexington Ridge Dr, install approximately 191 feet of conduit to private property DOCUMENTS: Eversource Petition for grant of location - 1050 Waltham Street, Abutter Notification 3. Liquor License - Change of Manager - Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's, 1777 Massachusetts Avenue Mr. Lucente recused himself from this item..”
Massachusetts Avenue
Approve Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's application for a Change of Manager naming Robert Gautieri as Manager and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Liquor License to Bertucci's...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's application for a Change of Manager naming Robert Gautieri as Manager and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Liquor License to Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's, located at 17777 Massachusetts Avenue reflecting the change of manager.
Yes: Barry, Hai, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Mr. Lucente recused himself from this item.” The count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's application for a Change of Manager naming Robert Gautieri as Manager and upon ABCC approval, issue an updated Liquor License to Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci's, located at 17777 Massachusetts Avenue reflecting the change of manager..”
Discovery Day Street Fair 2022 Request
Approve restricting vehicular access in the following areas for the 2022 Discovery Day Street Fair to be held on Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 6:00am to 5:00pm: Massachusetts Avenue, from Waltham...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve restricting vehicular access in the following areas for the 2022 Discovery Day Street Fair to be held on Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 6:00am to 5:00pm: Massachusetts Avenue, from Waltham Street to Meriam Street (both sides); and Muzzey Street, from Massachusetts Avenue to the first private driveway; and Massachusetts Avenue, north-side sidewalk, from Edison Way to Waltham Street.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve restricting vehicular access in the following areas for the 2022 Discovery Day Street Fair to be held on Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 6:00am to 5:00pm: Massachusetts Avenue, from Waltham Street to Meriam Street (both sides); and Muzzey Street, from Massachusetts Avenue to the first private driveway; and Massachusetts Avenue, north-side sidewalk, from Edison Way to Waltham Street..”
Review and Approve Battle Green Streetscape Project Design
Approve the intersection improvements and general geometry of the plans for the Battle Green as presented on 2-1-22 and attached hereto
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 3-1 to approve the intersection improvements and general geometry of the plans for the Battle Green as presented on 2-1-22 and attached hereto.
The minutes give the count as 3-1, but 5 members were present (Jill Hai, Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Mark Sandeen and Suzanne Barry) and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 3-1 to approve the intersection improvements and general geometry of the plans for the Battle Green as presented on 2-1-22 and attached hereto..”
Update on Compost Fees
Approve the recommended compost fee increases for goods and services as presented, clarifying that the 50/50 loam and compost is at $22.50 DOCUMENTS: compost fee increases ADOURN
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the recommended compost fee increases for goods and services as presented, clarifying that the 50/50 loam and compost is at $22.50 DOCUMENTS: compost fee increases ADOURN
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the recommended compost fee increases for goods and services as presented, clarifying that the 50/50 loam and compost is at $22.50 DOCUMENTS: compost fee increases ADOURN.”
ADOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m..”
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