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December 15, 2025
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jill Hai, Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Vineeta Kumar, Mark Sandeen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Application: Liquor License Change of Manager Amendment - Beijing Cuisine
Approve the Consent Agenda, as presented
VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented..”
Affordable Housing
The Board affirm its desire, as expressed at the November 3, 2025, Special Town Meeting, to petition the General Court to enact special legislation pursuant to Article 97 of the Massachusetts...
VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 5-0 that the Board affirm its desire, as expressed at the November 3, 2025, Special Town Meeting, to petition the General Court to enact special legislation pursuant to Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution, in substantially the form authorized by Town Meeting, to authorize the transfer of the Center Athletic Field Parcels currently under the care, custody, management and control of the Select Board to the School Committee for school purposes and to authorize the Legislature to make changes to the text of such legislation as is consistent, subject to approval of such changes by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 5-0 that the Board affirm its desire, as expressed at the November 3, 2025, Special Town Meeting, to petition the General Court to enact special legislation pursuant to Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution, in substantially the form authorized by Town Meeting, to authorize the transfer of the Center Athletic Field Parcels currently under the care, custody, management and control of the Select Board to the School Committee for school purposes and to authorize the Legislature to make changes to the text of such legislation as is consistent, subject to approval of such changes by the Town Manager..”
55 Bedford Street
Authorize withdrawal of the transfer application with the ABCC (and related items)
VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 5-0 to 1. Authorize withdrawal of the transfer application with the ABCC 2. Revert the All-Alcohol Package Store License at 55 Bedford Street to the original owner, d/b/a Whiskey and Wine, due to the non-completion of the P&S agreement and 3. Approve the 2026 liquor license renewal in the original owner's name, d/b/a Whiskey and Wine, as part of this reversion DOCUMENTS: Signed Letter of request for reversal of Liquor License 55 Bedford Street, Internal Memo to Board - Situation Overview Mr. Pato reflected on the recent passing of Narain Bhatia, a very dedicated pillar of the community and a staunch advocate for the Indian American community in Lexington.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 5-0 to 1. Authorize withdrawal of the transfer application with the ABCC 2. Revert the All-Alcohol Package Store License at 55 Bedford Street to the original owner, d/b/a Whiskey and Wine, due to the non-completion of the P&S agreement and 3. Approve the 2026 liquor license renewal in the original owner's name, d/b/a Whiskey and Wine, as part of this reversion DOCUMENTS: Signed Letter of request for reversal of Liquor License 55 Bedford Street, Internal Memo to Board - Situation Overview Mr. Pato reflected on the recent passing of Narain Bhatia, a very dedicated pillar of the community and a staunch advocate for the Indian American community in Lexington..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted by roll call 5-0 to adjourn at 7:39 p.m.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted by roll call 5-0 to adjourn at 7:39 p.m..”
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