Lexington, MA

Select Board

The Select Board will hold discussions on a proposed local election voter turnout task force and trash program options. They will also receive an update on the Lexington High School project and consider several licenses and appointments.

• Discussion: Proposed Local Election Voter Turnout Task Force Charge
• Discussion: Trash Program Options
• Lexington High School Project Update to Board
• Approve: One-Day Liquor License(s) - Lexington-Waltham Lodge of Elks #2204, 959 Waltham Street
• Approve: Common Victualler License - Dunkin' Donuts/Jimmy Johns, 323 Marrett Road

Financial Summit Select Board, Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee and School Committee

The Select Board, Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee, and School Committee will meet to discuss long-term budget challenges and policy considerations. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420.

The joint meeting of the Select Board, School Committee, Appropriation Committee, and Capital Expenditures Committee was a discussion-only session focused on long-term fiscal policy issues. Topics included revenue allocation between town and school, OPEB funding, capital planning, and the use of free cash. No votes were taken on any of the policy items discussed. The Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn, and the other committees followed.

• Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 p.m. (Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee, and School Committee also adjourned)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss Article 31 and next steps, potential solar projects at Muzzey Parking Lot and Pine Meadows Golf Club, and receive a presentation on the Lexington High School project. The board will also consider drainage mitigation on Hayes Lane and a continued hearing on Eversource locations.

• Discussion: Article 31, Referendum & Next Steps
• Discussion: Potential Solar Projects at Muzzey Parking Lot and Pine Meadows Golf Club
• Presentation: Lexington High School Project Integrated Building Design Policy Update
• Continued Hearing: Eversource Grant of Locations (Massachusetts Avenue/Meriam Street/Depot Place, 17 Hartwell Avenue)
• Approve: Committee Appointments (Communications Advisory, Design Advisory, Housing Partnership Board, Town Celebrations Subcommittee)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider opting out of allowing cannabis delivery businesses, vote on a one-day liquor license for an event, approve a common victualer license, and appoint a new member to the Historical Commission. A work session to plan a board retreat is also scheduled.

• Discussion and vote on opting out of the Cannabis Delivery Opt-Out Option
• Approve one-day liquor license for Wilson Farm's Dinner in the Fields event on June 25, 2026
• Approve Common Victualler License for Commune All Day Cafe at 7 Depot Square
• Appoint Samantha Richard to the Historical Commission as Town Manager
• Update on status of union contracts

The Select Board voted 5-0 to request a one-year temporary waiver from the Cannabis Control Commission to prohibit retail recreational marijuana delivery in Lexington. The board also approved extending the Riding Through History art installation and auctioning three horses, and confirmed a Historical Commission appointment and a Common Victualler License for Commune All Day Cafe.

• Approved one-year waiver request to prohibit recreational cannabis delivery (5-0)
• Approved extension of Riding Through History art installation and auction of three horses (5-0)
• Approved Common Victualler License for Commune All Day Cafe at 7 Depot Square (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items: one-day liquor license for Wilson Farm and Historical Commission appointment of Samantha Richard (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will receive an update on the Lexington High School project and consider several one-day liquor licenses for events at Spectacle Live, the Elks Lodge, and the Lexington Historical Society. They will also vote on temporary bike lanes on Massachusetts Avenue, new stop signs at Forest Street intersections, and parking restrictions on Parker Street. The meeting includes a public comment period and executive sessions for collective bargaining and contract strategy.

• Lexington High School Project Update to Board
• Approve: One-Day Liquor License(s) Spectacle Live, 1605 Massachusetts Ave (4 events)
• Approve: Temporary Bike Lanes & Green Paint on Massachusetts Avenue - Between Bow Street & Maple Street
• Approve: Amendment to Chapter 192 Traffic Rules and Orders (4-way stops at Forest/Clarke and Forest/Muzzey, parking restrictions on Parker Street)
• Approve: End of Year Budget Adjustments

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss proposed Lexpress route changes and review articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. They will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a one-day liquor license for Munroe Center for the Arts, Battle Green use requests for Memorial Day, an entertainment license for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a five-year CMS billing contract with Pro EMS Solutions, and expenditure of a gift of cash for the Lexington Visitor Center.

• Approve: One-Day Liquor License - Munroe Center for the Arts, 1403 Massachusetts Avenue
• Approve: Battle Green Use Requests - Town Celebrations Committee for Memorial Day events
• Approve: Five-Year CMS Billing Services Contract with Pro EMS Solutions, Inc.
• Discussion: Lexpress Route Changes
• 2026 Annual Town Meeting Select Board Article Discussion and Positions

The Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a consent agenda including a one-day liquor license, Battle Green use requests, an entertainment license, a five-year EMS billing contract, and expenditure of gift funds. The Board also discussed proposed Lexpress route changes for FY2027, including minor schedule adjustments and significant changes to Route C to improve ridership and connectivity.

• Approved one-day liquor license for Munroe Center for the Arts (5-0)
• Approved Battle Green use requests for Memorial Day flags and ceremonies (5-0)
• Approved entertainment license for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation event (5-0)
• Approved five-year CMS billing services contract with Pro EMS Solutions, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved expenditure of gift funds for Witness to 1775 Houses Walking Tour (5-0)
• Discussed Lexpress route changes for FY2027, no vote taken

Select Board

The Select Board will receive an update on the Lexington High School project and discuss articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The board will also hold a hearing on a liquor license application for Spirit of India and discuss parking on Militia Drive. Several routine approvals are on the consent agenda, including liquor licenses, committee appointments, and fund acceptances.

• Hearing: Liquor Licence Application - Spirit of India at 6:10pm
• 2026 Annual Town Meeting Select Board Article Discussion and Positions at 6:20pm
• Discussion: Parking in Town Right of Way, Militia Drive at 6:40pm
• Approve: One-Day Liquor License(s) - Tapped Beer Trucks, 60 Westview Street for three dates in May, July, and August 2026
• Approve: 2026 Limousine License Renewals for Backbay Sudan Services, Boyadjian Limousine Service, and D&O Limo

The Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a Restaurant All-Alcohol Liquor License for Doaba, Inc., doing business as Spirit of India at 321 Marrett Road, with hours 11:00am to midnight daily, subject to ABCC approval. The board also unanimously approved a consent agenda including multiple one-day liquor licenses, limousine license renewals, farmers' market permits, fund acceptances, committee appointments, and reappointments. No substantive decisions were made on other agenda items, which were either discussed or deferred.

• Approved Restaurant All-Alcohol Liquor License for Spirit of India at 321 Marrett Road (5-0)
• Approved three one-day liquor licenses for Tapped Beer Trucks at 60 Westview Street (5-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Craft Food Halls at Emery Park for Discovery Day (5-0)
• Approved 2026 limousine license renewals for three businesses (5-0)
• Approved special licenses for Arlington Brewing Company and Blisspoint Meadery at Farmers' Market (5-0)
• Accepted terms of Skyler van Arsdell and Vernon C. Paige memorial scholarship funds (5-0)
• Appointed Frances Frankenburg to Tree Committee and Mona Roy to Vision for Lexington Committee (5-0)
• Confirmed reappointments to Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Historical Commission, and Youth Commission (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss potential leases to wireless companies and review articles and positions for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The meeting is hybrid, starting at 6:00 PM on April 27, 2026.

• Discussion: Potential Lease to Wireless Companies
• 2026 Annual Town Meeting Select Board Article Discussion and Positions

The Select Board discussed a proposal from Verizon to lease town-owned land for new cell towers at William Diamond Middle School and Pine Meadows Golf Club to address coverage gaps. No decision was made; the board agreed to seek public input before issuing an RFP. The board also discussed a compromise amendment to the FY27 budget involving $625,000 in Free Cash for literacy curriculum and staff positions, but took no vote.

• No decision on Verizon cell tower leases; public input to be gathered before RFP
• No vote on FY27 budget compromise amendment; discussion only

Financial Summit Select Board, Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee and School Committee

The Select Board, Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee, and School Committee will hold a joint Financial Summit to discuss a proposed amendment to Annual Town Meeting Article 4 from March 30, 2026. The meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2026, at 7:30 PM in Battin Hall. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; only discussion is planned.

• Discussion of March 30, 2026 Proposed Amendment to Annual Town Meeting Article 4

The Select Board, School Committee, Appropriation Committee, and Capital Expenditures Committee discussed a proposed compromise amendment to Annual Town Meeting Article 4, which would allocate $625,000 from Free Cash for a five-year literacy curriculum license ($250,000) and five one-year specialized literacy and math coach positions ($375,000). The Capital Expenditures Committee endorsed the compromise 6-0 and rejected the original $1.25M McKenna amendment 6-0. The Appropriation Committee remained unanimously opposed to using Free Cash for ongoing operating expenses but did not vote on the compromise. The School Committee voted to support the compromise on condition that all parties agree, otherwise the original amendment would revert.

• CEC endorsed compromise amendment 6-0, rejected original McKenna amendment 6-0
• School Committee voted to support compromise on condition of all-party agreement
• Appropriation Committee remained unanimously opposed to using Free Cash for operating expenses
• Proposed compromise: $250K for five-year literacy curriculum license, $375K for five one-year coach positions
• Original McKenna amendment proposed $1.25M for 13 FTEs and retirement incentives

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and set positions on articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. The meeting includes only this discussion item and adjournment.

• Discussion of 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles and board positions

The Select Board discussed its positions on several articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The Board reaffirmed its opposition to an amendment to Article 4 that would move 50% of unallocated free cash into the School's operating budget, citing concerns about credit ratings and long-term financial discipline. The Board also updated positions on multiple other articles, including supporting Article 6 (FY26 Operating Budget Amendment) and opposing Article 27 (Procurement for Online Capital Project Platform). No final votes were taken on the articles themselves.

• Maintained opposition to Article 4 amendment shifting free cash to schools (unanimous)
• Updated position on Article 6 FY26 Operating Budget Amendment to yes (Sandeen)
• Updated position on Article 25 Residential Development Surcharge to no (Hai, Kumar)
• Updated position on Article 27 Procurement for Online Capital Project Platform to no (Sandeen, Lucente, Kumar)
• Updated position on Article 27 Parker amendment to yes (Sandeen, Lucente, Kumar)
• Updated position on Article 27 Kaufman amendment to Parker amendment to no (Lucente, Kumar)
• Updated position on Article 31 to yes (Sandeen)
• Voted 5-0 to adjourn

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and set positions on articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, then enter executive session to prepare for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. The meeting is largely procedural, with no votes on specific items listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles and board positions
• Executive session for strategy session on nonunion personnel contract negotiations

The Board discussed the 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles and set a Budget Summit for April 27 to address a floor amendment to the FY27 budget. A revised motion under Article 34 was posted, and no further amendments are expected. The Board then voted 5-0 to enter Executive Session for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel and adjourned at 6:30pm.

• Scheduled Budget Summit for April 27, 2026 to discuss FY27 budget floor amendment
• Noted revised Article 34 motion posted; no further amendments anticipated
• Voted 5-0 to enter Executive Session for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel
• Voted 5-0 to adjourn Executive Session and regular meeting at 6:30pm

Select Board

The Lexington Select Board will meet to approve multiple one-day liquor licenses for local events, recognize Patriots' Day awardees, and issue proclamations for May and June observances. The meeting will also include updates on the Lexington High School project and the town manager’s weekly report.

• Approve Battle Green Use Request for Lexington Visitors Center
• Approve one-day liquor licenses for First Parish in Lexington, Lexington Education Fund, Ovenbird Cafe, and Spectacle Live (1605 Massachusetts Ave)
• Approve awards for Patriots' Day 2026 (Minuteman Cane Award, Pat Flynn Outstanding Youth Award)
• Approve proclamations for AAPI Heritage Month, ALS Awareness Month, and Bald Eagle Day
• Approve Select Board appointment of Town Counsel (Anderson & Kreiger LLP)

The Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the consent agenda, which included event permits, liquor licenses, proclamations, and the appointment of Anderson & Kreiger LLP as Town Counsel. The board also voted 5-0 to enter executive session to discuss the purchase, lease, or value of real property at Silk Fields, and did not reconvene in open session. No substantive decisions were made on articles for the Annual Town Meeting; positions were discussed but not voted.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0): Battle Green use, six one-day liquor licenses, proclamations, and Town Counsel appointment
• Entered executive session (5-0) under Exemption 6 to discuss Silk Fields real property
• Adjourned from executive session (5-0) without reconvening in open session
• No vote taken on Article 4 or other Town Meeting articles; positions were updated but not decided

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a consent agenda with 10 items, including one-day liquor licenses for the Waldorf School and Craft Food Halls, an entertainment license for Indian Americans of Lexington, and a request from the Lexington Lions Club for their Fourth of July Carnival. They will also vote on a Fiscal Year 2027 cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented employees and a water and sewer deferral. Working session discussions include a bylaw amendment for Town Meeting, a liquor license alteration for Waldorf School, and temporary bike lanes on Massachusetts Avenue.

• Approve: One-day liquor license for Craft Food Halls for a FIFA Watch Party Beer Garden, June 16-27, 2026
• Approve: Entertainment license for Indian Americans of Lexington for Indian Independence Day, August 15, 2026
• Approve: Lexington Lions Club request for 70th Annual Fourth of July Carnival
• Discussion: Temporary bike lanes and green paint on Massachusetts Avenue between Bow Street and Maple Street
• Hearing: Eversource grant of location petitions for utility work at three locations

The Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the consent agenda, which included one-day liquor licenses for the Waldorf School and Craft Food Halls, an entertainment license for Indian Americans of Lexington, approval of meeting minutes, a 2.5% COLA for non-represented employees, and other items. Item #4 (Lexington Lions Club Fourth of July Carnival) was held for individual consideration and later approved 4-0. The board also discussed the Article 31 bylaw amendment on waste collection ahead of a June 16 referendum, with members sharing views on cart sizes, fees, and equity, but took no vote.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-3, 5-11 (5-0)
• Approved Lexington Lions Club 70th Annual Fourth of July Carnival (4-0)
• Approved 2.5% FY2027 COLA for non-represented employees
• Approved one-day liquor license for Waldorf School of Lexington
• Approved 12 one-day liquor licenses for Craft Food Halls FIFA Watch Party
• Approved entertainment license for Indian Americans of Lexington
• Approved lowering Battle Green flag in memory of Martha C. Wood
• Confirmed Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School's $325,000 budget amendment

Select Board

The Lexington Select Board will accept resignations from two committees, approve an easement for a bus shelter at 89 Bedford Street, and designate representatives to the MBTA Advisory Board. The meeting will also review a Massachusetts Lottery Keno monitor notification and discuss Select Board positions for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.

• Accept resignations from Board of Appeals Associate Patricia Nelson and Communication Advisory Committee member David Becker
• Accept easement for bus shelter at 89 Bedford Street
• Approve Meghan Roche as Designee and Abby McCabe as Alternate Designee to MBTA Advisory Board
• Review Massachusetts Lottery Keno Monitor Notification for Petromart at 396 Waltham Street
• Discuss Select Board positions for 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles

The Select Board voted unanimously to object to the installation of a Keno monitor at Petromart (Mobile), 396 Waltham Street, continuing its past practice of opposing video screens for gambling. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including acceptance of committee resignations, a bus shelter easement, MBTA Advisory Board designees, meeting minutes, and the Select Board report to Town Meeting. Additionally, the Board discussed and updated positions on several articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.

• Opposed Keno monitor installation at Petromart, 396 Waltham St (4-0)
• Accepted resignations of Patricia Nelson (Board of Appeals) and David Becker (Communications Advisory Committee)
• Approved acceptance of bus shelter easement at 89 Bedford Street
• Appointed Meghan Roche as MBTA Advisory Board designee, Abby McCabe as alternate
• Approved Select Board minutes for Feb 23 and Mar 9, 2026
• Approved Select Board Report to 2026 Annual Town Meeting
• Approved updated motion for Article 31 (Waste Reduction/Trash Bylaw Modernization) (4-0)

Select Board

The Lexington Select Board will meet to approve committee appointments, discuss the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Select Board article, and receive updates including a Lexington High School project report. The meeting includes public comments and a town manager report.

• Approve Select Board committee appointments (Lexington Council for the Arts, Design Advisory Committee, Tourism Committee, Transportation Advisory Committee, Tree Committee, Vision for Lexington Committee)
• Approve Town Manager committee reappointment (Conservation Commission)
• Discuss 2026 Annual Town Meeting Select Board article positions
• Accept gift donation from Lexington Little League
• Review Town Manager weekly update

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a resolution on civil immigration enforcement and consider items including a police union MOU, a Local Initiative Program application for 7 Hartwell Avenue, and a letter of support for LexHAB. The board will also receive a Lexington High School project update and discuss a proposed project dashboard.

• Resolution on Civil Immigration Enforcement
• Approve Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) Police Superior Union
• Approve & Sign Local Initiative Program (LIP) Application for Local Action Units - 7 Hartwell Avenue
• Approve & Sign Letter of Support for LexHAB Application to EOHLC
• Approve Increase to Outdoor Dining Permit Fee

Select Board

The Lexington Select Board will meet on March 16, 2026, to discuss a real estate purchase in executive session, review articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, and consider a proposed Local Voter Turnout Task Force. The board will also vote on several items including a parade permit, liquor licenses, and a letter of support for affordable housing financing.

• Executive session to discuss purchase of properties at 3,4,5 Militia Drive and 475 Bedford Street
• Approve: Parade and Massachusetts Avenue Road Closure Request for Lexington Little League on May 2, 2026
• Approve: Discovery Day Street Fair 2026 with road closures on Massachusetts Avenue, Depot Square, and Muzzey Street
• Approve: Letter of Support for Lowell Street Affordable Housing Project financing application to EOHLC
• Review: Proposed Local Voter Turnout Task Force Charge

The Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a consent agenda including parade and street fair road closures, liquor licenses, proclamations, and committee appointments. The Board also voted 5-0 to approve the consent agenda for 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles (excluding Article 6) and took positions on several articles, including supporting Article 8 (Vision for Lexington Survey) and Article 24 (Elderly and Disabled Taxation Aid Fund), while waiting on Article 31 (refuse disposal bylaw amendment).

• Approved consent agenda including Little League Parade road closure, Discovery Day Street Fair, liquor licenses, proclamations, and committee appointments (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda for 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles, excluding Article 6 (5-0)
• Supported Article 8 (Vision for Lexington Survey) and Article 24 (Elderly and Disabled Taxation Aid Fund) (5-0)
• Supported Article 23 (Trash/Recycling Bins) 4-1 (Lucente wait)
• Opposed Article 26 (Oversee LHS Project Expenditures) 4-1 (Sandeen wait)
• Opposed Article 27 (Online Capital Project Platform) 4-1 (Kumar wait)
• Waited on Article 31 (Refuse Disposal bylaw amendment) (5-0 wait)
• Entered executive session to discuss trade secrets, contract negotiations, and real property (5-0)

Select Board

The Lexington Select Board will meet on May 22, 2026, to approve one-day liquor licenses for Lexington History Museums, an entertainment license for the Lexington Farmers' Market, and several reappointments to town committees. The board will also discuss cannabis delivery opt-out options, review farmers market operations, and consider a financial assistance agreement with the MWRA.

• Approve one-day liquor licenses for Lexington History Museums at 1 Bedford Street
• Approve entertainment license for 2026 Lexington Farmers' Market
• Approve Select Board committee reappointments (6 positions)
• Authorize MWRA financial assistance & loan agreement and approve sale of MWRA sewer bond
• Vote on Special Election Warrant

The Select Board approved a consent agenda including one-day liquor licenses for Lexington History Museums, an entertainment license for the Farmers' Market, a Battle Green use request from the Archdiocese of Boston, committee reappointments, proclamations for Pride Month and other observances, Lexpress route changes, an environmental procurement policy, and temporary signs at Lincoln Field. The board also discussed a cannabis delivery opt-out option and an invitation from sister city Antony, France, but took no final votes on those items.

• Approved one-day liquor license for Lexington History Museums
• Approved entertainment license for Lexington Farmers' Market
• Approved Battle Green use request for Archdiocese of Boston
• Approved Select Board committee reappointments
• Approved proclamations for Pride Month, Quock Walker Day, and others
• Approved Lexpress route changes
• Approved Environmental Procurement Policy
• Approved temporary signs at Lincoln Field for Lexington High School Girls Soccer Boosters

Select Board

The board will consider calling a special election for a referendum on Article 31, which regulates refuse disposal. Other items include a gift acceptance for a pickleball court, a housing policy update, and a review of FY2026-2027 goals.

• Discussion on townwide referendum regarding 2026 Annual Town Meeting Article 31 (refuse disposal regulations)
• Acceptance of a donation from the Lexington Pickleball Club for Adams Park hard courts
• Proclamation for Wilda Ward's 100th birthday
• Review of draft Environmental Policy for procurement
• Work session on Select Board FY2026-2027 goals and financial policy summit preparation

The Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the consent agenda, including a pickleball court donation and a 100th birthday proclamation. They reviewed a draft Environmental Procurement Policy to comply with MassDEP grant requirements and received housing recommendations from the Housing Partnership Board, but took no votes on these items. The board also discussed progress on FY2026-2027 goals and preparations for the upcoming Fiscal Summit.

• Approved consent agenda including pickleball court donation and 100th birthday proclamation (5-0)
• Reviewed draft Environmental Procurement Policy for MassDEP compliance; no vote taken
• Received Housing Partnership Board recommendations on housing policy and strategy; no vote taken
• Discussed FY2026-2027 goals and Fiscal Summit preparation; no vote taken

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a resolution on civil immigration enforcement and consider items including a police union MOU, a housing application, and outdoor dining fee changes. The meeting also includes updates on the Lexington High School project and the future of the Liberty Ride.

• Resolution on civil immigration enforcement
• Approve: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Police Superior Union
• Approve & Sign: Local Initiative Program (LIP) Application for 7 Hartwell Avenue
• Approve: Increase to Outdoor Dining Permit Fee
• Discussion: Future of Liberty Ride

The Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a new FY26-28 memorandum of understanding with the Lexington Police Superiors Association and authorized the Town Manager to sign it. The board also approved a 2% increase in outdoor dining permit fees, raising the annual cost for up to 10 seats to $106 and for over 10 seats to $265. The board discussed potential modifications to the Community Choice electricity program that could result in a net price decrease for residents, but took no vote. A discussion on a proposed dashboard for the Lexington High School project was held, with suggestions for color-coded status indicators and more detailed financial breakdowns.

• Approved FY26-28 MOU with Lexington Police Superiors Association (5-0)
• Approved 2% increase to outdoor dining permit fees (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including LIP application for 7 Hartwell Avenue, letter of support for LexHAB, and committee appointments (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue a public hearing and deliberate on a major site plan review for a large-scale solar energy system at 0 Cambridge St./Concord Turnpike. The board is expected to vote on waivers, conditions of approval, and whether to close the public hearing.

• Continued public hearing for major site plan review of a solar energy system at 0 Cambridge St./Concord Turnpike
• Board to vote on three waivers including tree survey, Section 12 checklist, and Tree Bylaw
• Draft conditions include 100-ft setback from residential properties, landscape screening, and stormwater management
• Proposed conditions require a looped waterline and emergency access for fire departments

Planning Board

The Lexington Planning Board will discuss two zoning-related items: proposed amendments to the Street Adequacy Determination (SAD) regulations for unaccepted streets, and a work session to develop new zoning regulations for village and multi-family overlay districts adopted at Town Meeting. The SAD amendments would change when reviews are triggered for home additions or rebuilds on unaccepted streets.

• Amend §176-7.0 Unaccepted Streets Standards to modify Street Adequacy Determination (SAD) requirements
• Remove SAD trigger for home additions/rebuilds exceeding 1,000 sq ft on unaccepted streets
• Work session to draft zoning regulations for new village and multi-family overlay districts (Article 34)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hear a request from NRL 91 Hartwell, LLC for a two-year extension of a 2020 site plan review and special permit approval for a lab building and parking garage at 1-3-5 Hartwell Place (formerly 91 Hartwell Ave.). The approval expires August 26, 2023, and a building permit has been issued for the garage but not the building. Staff supports the extension. The Board will also hold a work session to review draft amendments to its zoning regulations following three zoning articles adopted at Town Meeting.

• Extension request for 2020 site plan review approval at 1-3-5 Hartwell Place (Map 80, Lot 10C) for a lab building and parking garage
• Work session to review amendments to Planning Board Zoning Regulations Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 12 related to Town Meeting articles 33, 34, and 37
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for July 19, August 9, and August 30

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a limited site plan review for 149 & 151 Old Spring Street, where the Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston proposes to raze the existing meeting hall and construct a new 2-story multi-purpose building. The board will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation related to the Tracer Lane II solar project site plan approval.

• 149 & 151 Old Spring Street – Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston proposes to raze meeting hall and build new 2-story multi-purpose building (~12,400 sq. ft.)
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation: Appeals in Superior and Land Courts of Site Plan Approval with Conditions issued to Tracer Lane II, LLC
• Continued public hearing to amend Planning Board's Zoning Regulations, including Fee Schedule, Special Permits, Site Plan Review, and new Inclusionary Dwelling section

Planning Board

The Lexington Planning Board will hold public meetings on preliminary subdivision applications for 25 Hartwell Ave. and 40 Hartwell Ave., each proposing to split a lot into three lots on a small cul-de-sac. The board will also consider a minor modification to a 2022 site plan approval to allow a temporary construction access at 95 Hayden Ave. A public hearing is scheduled to amend the board's zoning regulations covering multiple sections of the town code.

• 25 Hartwell Ave. – public meeting on preliminary subdivision into three lots on a cul-de-sac
• 40 Hartwell Ave. – public meeting on preliminary subdivision into three lots on a cul-de-sac
• 95 Hayden Ave. – minor modification request for temporary construction access during redevelopment
• Public hearing to amend Planning Board Zoning Regulations (Chapter 176) on multiple sections
• Amend Transportation Management Overlay District Plan for TMO-1 (Hartwell Ave.) – continued to August 30

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on a limited site plan review for the Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston to raze an existing meeting hall and construct a new 2-story multi-purpose building at 149-151 Old Spring Street. The board will also continue a public hearing to amend zoning regulations and the Transportation Management Overlay District plan for the Hartwell Avenue area. Board member updates, upcoming meeting schedules, and review of draft minutes are also on the agenda.

• Continued public hearing for limited site plan review at 149-151 Old Spring Street: raze meeting hall, build 2-story multi-purpose building (~12,400 sq. ft.)
• Continued public hearing to amend Planning Board Zoning Regulations Chapter 176 sections 3,4,5,6,9,12,13,14 and 10.0 Transportation Management Overlay Districts
• Continued public meeting to amend Transportation Management Overlay District Plan for TMO-1 (Hartwell Avenue) Area

Planning Board

The Lexington Planning Board will continue a public hearing to amend multiple sections of its zoning regulations, including fee schedules, site plan review, and inclusionary dwelling unit rules. The board will also discuss stormwater management regulations and traffic improvements for the Hartwell Avenue area. A key decision involves adjusting the payment-in-lieu amount for inclusionary dwelling units from $500 to $270 per square foot.

• Continued public hearing on zoning amendments (Chapter 176) including General Regulations, Fee Schedule, and Special Permits
• Amendments to Stormwater Management Regulations (Chapter 181, Art. VI)
• Proposed reduction of inclusionary dwelling unit payment-in-lieu from $500 to $270 per sq ft
• Traffic improvements for TMO-1 (Hartwell Avenue) using mitigation funds
• Public hearing adjourned to September 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM

Planning Board

The Lexington Planning Board will continue a public hearing on amendments to its Zoning Regulations, including updates to stormwater management rules and a new section on Inclusionary Dwelling Units. Staff is asking the board to reconsider the affordable housing payment amount for small site-sensitive residential developments, proposing a reduction from $500 to $300 per square foot. The board will also hold an initial work session on additional zoning amendments.

• Staff recommends reducing the affordable housing payment-in-lieu from $500 to $300 per square foot for small special residential developments
• Proposed amendments to align zoning regulations with updated Select Board Stormwater Management Regulations
• New Section 14.0 Inclusionary Dwelling Units being discussed
• Initial work session on zoning amendments covering specific code sections
• Continued public hearing on amendments to Planning Board's Zoning Regulations Chapter 176

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to amend the Planned Development District CD-15 zoning for the Inn at Hastings Park at 2013-2027 Massachusetts Avenue. The amendment would increase restaurant seating from 54 to 128 and reduce the parking ratio from one space per 6 seats to one per 10 seats, with no exterior alterations. The Board will also discuss a request to release four lots from covenant at the Beech Tree Lane subdivision, though the applicant is not ready to proceed. Additionally, the Board will review warrant articles for Special Town Meeting, including a speed hump pilot program.

• Public hearing on Article 12: amend CD-15 zoning to increase Inn at Hastings Park restaurant seating from 54 to 128 and change parking ratio to 1 space per 10 seats
• Beech Tree Lane subdivision: RFP Family Trust request to release 4 lots from covenant is not ready; no action required
• Public hearing on Article 11: amend Zoning Bylaw §9.3.3 to allow Planning Board Chair to call associate member in case of absence or conflict
• Discussion of Special Town Meeting warrant articles, including Article 8 Speed Hump Pilot Program
• Work session on possible zoning amendments for 2024 Annual Town Meeting (signs, definitions, table of uses, gross floor area)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will vote on releasing four lots (5, 6, 7, and 8) at the Beech Tree Lane subdivision from a covenant so the first home can be occupied. The board must also accept a new $84,205 performance guarantee from the applicant, RFP Family Trust, to cover remaining road and utility work. The board will also review its winter-spring 2024 meeting schedule.

• Release of 4 lots from covenant at 1, 2, 3 & 6 Beech Tree Lane (off Pelham Rd.)
• Acceptance of $84,205 surety deposit for completing subdivision infrastructure
• Review of draft 2024 winter-spring meeting schedule (Jan 10 through May 8)