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May 9, 2022
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jill Hai, Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Suzanne Barry, Mark Sandeen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Elect Jill Hai Chair of the Select Board
VOTE: By roll call vote, the Select Board unanimously voted to approve Ms. Hai as Select Board Chair.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Ms. Hai).
From the minutes
“VOTE: By roll call vote, the Select Board unanimously voted to approve Ms. Hai as Select Board Chair..”
Elect Douglas Lucente Vice Chair of the Select Board
VOTE: By roll call vote, the Select Board unanimously voted to approve Mr. Lucente as Select Board Vice Chair.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Mr. Lucente).
From the minutes
“VOTE: By roll call vote, the Select Board unanimously voted to approve Mr. Lucente as Select Board Vice Chair..”
Select Board Committee Resignation
Approve the Consent Agenda
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 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 - 15 Banks Avenue
Approve the grant of location request from National Grid to extend the existing 2-inch Plastic Main with 34 Feet of 2- inch plastic for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-1 to approve the grant of location request from National Grid to extend the existing 2-inch Plastic Main with 34 Feet of 2- inch plastic for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the Banks Avenue in the Town of Lexington and for the location of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains as depicted on plans titled GP-Lex- 1452379-22-64 to provide new gas service at 15 Banks Avenue, Lexington.
The minutes give the count as 4-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-1 to approve the grant of location request from National Grid to extend the existing 2-inch Plastic Main with 34 Feet of 2- inch plastic for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the Banks Avenue in the Town of Lexington and for the location of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains as depicted on plans titled GP-Lex- 1452379-22-64 to provide new gas service at 15 Banks Avenue, Lexington..”
Acceptance of Bench Donation - Sutherland Park
Accept the donation of a bench to the Town from Stephen and Laura Canham to be located in Sutherland Park in the designated area as described in the Recreation Committee memo dated May 2, 2022
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to accept the donation of a bench to the Town from Stephen and Laura Canham to be located in Sutherland Park in the designated area as described in the Recreation Committee memo dated May 2, 2022.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to accept the donation of a bench to the Town from Stephen and Laura Canham to be located in Sutherland Park in the designated area as described in the Recreation Committee memo dated May 2, 2022..”
Farmers' Market Winery Request - House Bear Brewing
Approve and sign a Special License for House Bear Brewing, LLC to sell Mead and Cider at the Lexington Farmers' Market from May 31, 2022 through October 25, 2022 and on November 22, 2022 for off-...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign a Special License for House Bear Brewing, LLC to sell Mead and Cider at the Lexington Farmers' Market from May 31, 2022 through October 25, 2022 and on November 22, 2022 for off- premise consumption.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign a Special License for House Bear Brewing, LLC to sell Mead and Cider at the Lexington Farmers' Market from May 31, 2022 through October 25, 2022 and on November 22, 2022 for off- premise consumption..”
Battle Green Use Request - Lexington Historical Society
Approve the request of the Lexington Historical Society to use the Battle Green on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 12:00pm to 3:30pm for the purpose of Living History Day with 10th Regiment of Foot...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the request of the Lexington Historical Society to use the Battle Green on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 12:00pm to 3:30pm for the purpose of Living History Day with 10th Regiment of Foot (as part of a larger event tentatively titled "The Redcoats Are Coming!") to march the perimeter of the Green at the top of each hour followed by a musket firing demonstration at the midway point.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the request of the Lexington Historical Society to use the Battle Green on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 12:00pm to 3:30pm for the purpose of Living History Day with 10th Regiment of Foot (as part of a larger event tentatively titled "The Redcoats Are Coming!") to march the perimeter of the Green at the top of each hour followed by a musket firing demonstration at the midway point..”
Review and Approve Response to Liquor License Compliance Check Violation
Approve and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter to be sent to The Upper Crust, 41 Waltham Street, informing of the actions to be taken in regard to the liquor license violation...
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter to be sent to The Upper Crust, 41 Waltham Street, informing of the actions to be taken in regard to the liquor license violation found as a result of the April 26, 2022 compliance check conducted by the Lexington Police Department.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter to be sent to The Upper Crust, 41 Waltham Street, informing of the actions to be taken in regard to the liquor license violation found as a result of the April 26, 2022 compliance check conducted by the Lexington Police Department..”
ADOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:11 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 9:11 p.m..”
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