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2023 Annual Town Meeting
The 2023 Annual Town Meeting (ATM):
- began on Monday, March 20, at 7:30 PM, dissolved Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
- in-person* at Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue
- continues on Monday and Wednesday evenings, except for April 5 (Passover) and April 17 and 19 (public school vacation week), until all business has been concluded
*State legislation allowing for remote meetings has been extended to May, 2025; however, we will continue our 2023 ATM in its current in-person format.
Documents will be added as they become available.
- Annual Town Meeting Warrant (PDF) (the articles to be considered at the ATM)
- Consent Agenda Description (PDF)
- Consent Agenda (PDF) (marked with CA in the table)
These are articles proposed to be acted on collectively, by a single vote; see document for details. - Constable's Return of Service for Annual Town Meeting Warrant (PDF)
- Open Articles Report (PDF)
- Proposed Schedule of Articles as of April 19 (PDF)
Questions & Comments
Have a question or a comment on an Article in any of the Spring Town Meetings?
- Ask a question about a Town Meeting article
- 2023 Annual Town Meeting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
(Updated April 24)
Parking Near Cary Memorial Building
For Town Meeting Members and members of the public coming to watch Town Meeting, there are a number of parking options in Lexington Center.
Hours of operation for all meters, as well as paid municipal lots, are 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
Visit our parking webpage for additional details.
Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA) Bus Tour
Legal Posting for Adjournment Notices
Will be added after each session.
- March 21, 2023 - Adjourn to March 22, 2023 (PDF)
- March 23, 2023 - Adjourn to March 27, 2023 (PDF)
- March 28, 2023 - Adjourn to March 29,2023 (PDF)
- March 30, 2023 - Adjourn to April 3, 2023 (PDF)
- April 4, 2023 - Adjourn to April 10, 2023 (PDF)
- April 11, 2023 - Adjourn to April 12, 2023 (PDF)
- April 13, 2023 - Adjourn to April 24, 2023 (PDF)
- April 25, 2023 - Adjourn to April 26, 2023 (PDF)
Electronic Votes Per Session
- Monday, March 20, 2023 (PDF)
- Wednesday, March 22, 2023 (PDF)
- Monday, March 27, 2023 (PDF)
- Wednesday, March 29, 2023 (PDF)
- Monday, April 3, 2023 (PDF)
- Monday, April 10, 2023 (PDF)
- Wednesday, April 12, 2023 (PDF)
- Monday, April 24, 2023 (PDF)
- Monday, April 24, 2023 with Verbal Votes (PDF)
- Wednesday, April 26, 2023 (PDF)
Reports, Articles, Presentations & Other Documents
| Article | Part | Subject & Links to Documents | Session | Action | Vote (VV: voice vote) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notice of Election - Article (PDF) | ||||
| 2 | Deputy Moderator And Reports Of Town Boards, Officers And Committees - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) | ||||
| a | Deputy Moderator | 3-20-2023 | Adopted | Unan. Vv | |
| b | - Report of Committee on Cary Lectures (PDF) - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video | 3-20-2023 | Adopted | Unan. Vv | |
| c | Report of the Town Manager - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video | 3-27-2023 | Adopted | Unan. Vv | |
| d | Report of the Superintendent of Lexington Public Schools - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video | 3-27-2023 | Adopted | Unan. Vv | |
| e | - Report of the Appropriation Committee (PDF) | 3-27-2023 | Adopted | Unan. Vv | |
| f | - Corrected Report of the Capital Expenditures Committee (CEC) (PDF) (3/27/2023) | ||||
| g | - Report of the Select Board (PDF) | 3-27-2023 | Adopted | Unan. Vv | |
| h | - Report of Community Preservation Committee (CPC) (PDF) | ||||
| i | Report of the Superintendent of Minuteman Regional Technical High School - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video | 3-22-2023 | Adopted | Unan. Vv | |
| j | Report of the Planning Board - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - Planning Board information on Zoning Amendments | 3-22-2023 | Adopted | Unan. Vv | |
| k | - Report of the Cary Library Trustees (PDF) | 3-20-2023 | Adopted | Unan. Vv | |
| l | Report of the Lexington High School Building Committee - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video | ||||
| 3 | Appointments to Cary Lecture Series - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 3-20-2023 | Adopted | 159-2-1 |
Financial Articles
| Article | Part | Subject & Links to Documents | Session | Action | Vote (VV: voice vote) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | N/A | Appropriate Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Select Board Goals (PDF) - Brown Book (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 3-27-2023 | Budget Without Line 1100 (Lexington Public Schools) - Adopted Budget Line 1100 (Lexington Public Schools) | 166-1-4 124-23-21 *NOR served for this Article |
| 5 | Appropriate FY2024 Enterprise Funds Budgets - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) (Revised 4/18/2023) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 4-26-2023 | Adopted | 142-0-1 | |
| 6 | Establish Qualifications for Tax Deferrals - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 4-26-2023 | Adopted | 143-0-2 | |
| 7 | Appropriate to Affordable Housing Trust - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Presentation Video - Affordable Housing Trust Charge - Affordable Housing Trust Membership (page 3) - Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw (PDF) - Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees Membership (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 4-24-2023 | Adopted | 146-0-3 | |
| 8 | Evaluation of Archaeological Resource Potential - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Presentation Slides (PDF) (updated 3/24/23) - Presentation Video - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 4-3-2023 | Fails | 43-99-20 | |
| 9 | Establish and Continue Departmental Revolving Funds - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Brown Book (Page C-2) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 4-24-2023 | Adopted | 122-14-9 *NOR served for this Article | |
| 10 | Appropriate for the FY2024 Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Operating Budget and CPA Projects - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - CPC Report (PDF) - Brown Book (Pages C-8 through C-13) - Recreation Department Capital Projects Webpage - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | ||||
| a | Stone Building Design and Repairs - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - TMMA Bus Tour Video (go to 10:58) - Stone Building Feasibility/Re-use Committee | 3-29-2023 | Adopted | 113-50-8 *NOR served for this Article | |
| b | Munroe Center for the Arts - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Supplemental Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - TMMA Bus Tour Video (go to 14:32) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Video Tour of Building - Amendment - Lamb or CEC (PDF) - Amendment - Himmel (PDF) | 4-3-2023 | Adopted 2/3 | 165-3-3 | |
| c | Hancock-Clarke Barn Restoration - Presentation Slides (PDF) - TMMA Bus Tour Video (go to 21:00) | 4-3-2023 | Adopted | 128-31-7 | |
| d | Archives and Record Management (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| e | First Parish Church Clock Restoration - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | 4-3-2023 | Adopted | 102-54-8 | |
| f | East Village Clock at Follen Church Restoration - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Supplemental Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | 4-3-2023 | Adopted | 97-58-7 | |
| g | Willard’s Woods Site Improvements - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | 4-3-2023 | Adopted | 152-0-4 | |
| h | Whipple Hill Trail Repair, Fire Access (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| i | Lincoln Park Field Improvements including Lighting - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Slide Addendum (PDF) - Presentation Video - TMMA Bus Tour Video (go to 25:05) - Frequently Asked Questions - Background & meeting information (PDF) - Sports Advisory Council Letter of Support (PDF) - Working Group Letter of Support (PDF) - LHS Athletic Director Letter of Support (PDF) - Board of Health Position Statement (PDF) - Amendment - Krieger (PDF) - Amendment - Kern (PDF) | 3-29-2023 | Adopted | 148-12-11 *NOR served for this Article | |
| j | Park and Playground Improvements, Bridge School (CA) - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| k | Park and Playground Improvements, Justin Park (CA) - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| l | Public Grounds Irrigation Improvements (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| m | Transforming Trees into Art, Birds of New England - Presentation Slides (PDF) | 4-3-2023 | Fails | 43-87-10 | |
| n | Affordable Housing Trust Funding (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| o | LexHAB Property Acquisition Prefunding | 4-3-2023 | Adopted | 152-0-4 | |
| p | LexHAB Rehabilitation/Preservation and Installation of Solar Panels (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| q | Projected Debt Service (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| r | Administrative Budget (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| 11 | Appropriate for Recreation Capital Projects (CA) - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Recreation Department Capital Projects Webpage - Capital Budget and Financing Plan (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| 12 | Appropriate for Municipal Capital Projects and Equipment - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Capital Budget and Financing Plan (PDF) - Engineering Pavement Condition/Pavement Index Report (PDF) - Engineering Sidewalk Condition/Sidewalk Index Report (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | ||||
| a | All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)- Forestry - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | 4-24-2023 | Adopted (2/3) | 151-1-3 | |
| b | Transportation Management Overlay District (TMOD) Implementation - Permitting and Progress Tracking - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video | 4-24-2023 | Adopted (2/3) | 151-1-3 | |
| c | Transportation Mitigation (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| d | Bedford St. and Hartwell Ave. Long-Range Transportation Improvements - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video | 4-24-2023 | Adopted (2/3) | 151-1-3 | |
| e | Townwide Culvert Replacement (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| f | Equipment Replacement (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| g | Sidewalk Improvements (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| h | Storm Drainage Improvements and NPDES compliance (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| i | Comprehensive Watershed Stormwater Management (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| j | Street Improvements (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| k | Hydrant Replacement Program (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| l | Municipal Parking Lot Improvements - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | 4-24-2023 | Adopted (2/3) | 151-1-3 | |
| m | New Sidewalk Installations - Locus Map - Cedar Street (PDF) - Cedar Street Sidewalk Layout (PDF) - Frequently Asked Questions | 4-24-2023 | Adopted (2/3) | 151-1-3 | |
| n | Network Core Equipment | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| o | Network Redundancy and Improvement Plan | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
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| q | Scanning - Electronic Document Management (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| 13 | Appropriate for Water System Improvements - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) (revised 4/18/2023) - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - Background Information (PDF) - Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Lead and Copper Rule Revisions - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 4-26-2023 | Adopted (2/3) | 148-0-1 | |
| 14 | Appropriate for Wastewater System Improvements (CA) - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| 15 | Appropriate for School Capital Projects And Equipment (CA) - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| 16 | Appropriate for Public Facilities Capital Projects - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Recreation and Community Programs Department Capital Projects - East Lexington Fire Station Requirement Forecast Report (PDF) - East Lexington Fire Station Asset Detail Report (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | ||||
| a | Public Facilities Bid Documents (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| b | Public Facilities Interior Finishes (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| c | Public Facilities Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Replacements (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| d | School Paving and Sidewalks (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| e | Municipal Building Envelopes and Associated Systems (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| f | School Building Envelopes and Associated Systems (CA) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| g | Pine Meadows Clubhouse Renovation- Design - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | 4-12-2023 | Adopted | 161-4-9 | |
| h | 173 Bedford Street Renovation- Design - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video | 4-12-2023 | Adopted | 119-43-10 | |
| i | Solar Canopy & System - Police Station - Presentation Slides (revised 4/26/23) (PDF) - Presentation Video - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Additional Renderings (PDF) - Sustainable Lexington Position Statement (PDF) | 4-26-203 | Adopted (2/3) | 144-5-3 | |
| j | East Lexington Fire Station - Feasibility Study - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - TMMA Bus Tour Video (go to 0:21) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | 4-12-2023 | Adopted | 165-5-5 | |
| 17 | Appropriate to Post Employment Insurance Liability Fund (CA) - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Brown Book: Retirement Fund (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 4-26-2023 | Adopted | 144-1-5 | |
| 18 | Rescind Prior Borrowing Authorizations (CA) - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| 19 | Establish, Amend, Dissolve And Appropriate To And From Specified Stabilization Funds - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Brown Book: Stabilization Fund (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 4-24-2023 | Adopted | 146-0-2 | |
| 20 | Appropriate for Prior Years’ Unpaid Bills (CA) - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| 21 | Amend FY2023 Operating, Enterprise and CPA Budgets - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 4-26-2023 | Adopted | 147-0-2 | |
| 22 | Appropriate for Authorized Capital Improvements (CA) - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| 23 | Establish Special Education Reserve Fund - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - School Committee Position Statement (PDF) - Lexington Human Rights Committee Position Statement (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 4-24-2023 | Adopted | 140-0-3 |
General Articles
| Article | Part | Subject & Links to Documents | Session | Action | Vote (vv: voice vote) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Select Board to Accept Easements (CA) - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| 25 | Amend the General Bylaws - Demolition Delay (CA) - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Presentation Video - General Bylaw: Chapter 19 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Historical Commission Statement of Support (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) - Proposed Amendment - Luker (PDF) | 3-22-2023 | Adopted as Amended | 119-36-6 | |
| 26 | Amend the General Bylaws - Municipal Opt-In Specialized Stretch Energy Code - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - General Bylaw: Chapter 115 - Details on Stretch and Specialized Codes (Department of Energy Resources) (PDF) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 3-20-2023 | Adopted | 154-3-4* *NOR served for this Article | |
| 27 | Amend Fossil Fuel Bylaw - Compliance with Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Regulations and Guidance - Article (PDF) - Motion (revised 4/21/23) (PDF) - Motion (redlined) (revised 4/21/23) (PDF) - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 4-24-2023 | Adopted | 147-1-3 | |
| 28 | Amend General Bylaws - Tree Bylaw - Increase Protected Tree Look-Back Period - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - General Bylaw: Chapter 120 - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 3-20-2023 | Adopted | 149-10-1 | |
| 29 | Amend General Bylaws - Tree Bylaw - Changes to Tree Committee Composition - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - General Bylaw: Chapter 120 - Tree Committee Committee Charge (PDF) - Tree Committee Membership - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 3-22-2023 | Adopted | 162-0-3 | |
| 30 | Humane Pet Store Bylaw Correction (CA) - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 3-27-2023 | CA Adopted (2/3) | 168-0-1 | |
| 31 | Fair Trade Restrictions - Fur Products (Citizen Petition) - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) | 3-20-2023 | Adopted | 161-2-2 | |
| 32 | Dunback Meadow Sewer Easement (Citizen Petition) - Article (PDF) - Motion (PDF) - Presentation Slides (PDF) - Additional Slides (PDF) - Presentation Video - Google map: 18 Bacon Street - Select Board Position Statement (PDF) - Proposed Amendment - Morse-Fortier (PDF) | 3-20-2023 | Adopted | 141-19-9 |
Zoning Articles
Comprehensive Plan
Planning Office Information on Zoning Articles
Key
- (2/3) = Adopted by more than the necessary 2/3rds
- (4/5) = Adopted by more than the necessary 4/5ths
- CA = Consent Agenda
- Vv. = Voice vote
- Unan. Vv = Unanimous voice vote
- NOR = Notice of Reconsideration