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.

Questions & Comments

Have a question or a comment on an Article in any of the Spring Town Meetings?

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.

Electronic Votes Per Session

Reports, Articles, Presentations & Other Documents

ArticlePartSubject & Links to DocumentsSessionActionVote (VV: voice vote)
1
Notice of Election
- Article (PDF)



2
Deputy Moderator And Reports Of Town Boards, Officers And Committees
Article (PDF)
- Motion (PDF)




aDeputy Moderator
3-20-2023
Adopted

Unan. Vv


bReport of Committee on Cary Lectures (PDF)
Presentation Slides (PDF)  
- Presentation Video
3-20-2023
Adopted
Unan. Vv

cReport of the Town Manager
- Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
3-27-2023AdoptedUnan. Vv

dReport of the Superintendent of Lexington Public Schools
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
3-27-2023AdoptedUnan. Vv

e- Report of the Appropriation Committee (PDF)3-27-2023AdoptedUnan. Vv

f- Corrected Report of the Capital Expenditures Committee (CEC) (PDF) (3/27/2023)



g- Report of the Select Board (PDF)3-27-2023AdoptedUnan. Vv

h- Report of Community Preservation Committee (CPC) (PDF)



iReport of the Superintendent of Minuteman Regional Technical High School
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
3-22-2023AdoptedUnan. Vv

jReport of the Planning Board
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
- Planning Board information on Zoning Amendments
3-22-2023AdoptedUnan. Vv

k- Report of the Cary Library Trustees (PDF)
3-20-2023
Adopted
Unan. Vv

lReport 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

ArticlePartSubject & Links to DocumentsSessionActionVote (VV: voice vote)
4N/AAppropriate 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)
3-27-2023Budget 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)
4-26-2023Adopted142-0-1
6
Establish Qualifications for Tax Deferrals
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF)
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)
4-26-2023Adopted143-0-2
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)
4-24-2023Adopted146-0-3
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)
4-3-2023Fails43-99-20
9
Establish and Continue Departmental Revolving Funds
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF)
Brown Book (Page C-2)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)
4-24-2023Adopted122-14-9
*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)




aStone Building Design and Repairs
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
TMMA Bus Tour Video (go to 10:58)
- Stone Building Feasibility/Re-use Committee
3-29-2023Adopted113-50-8

*NOR served for this Article

bMunroe 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)
4-3-2023Adopted
2/3
165-3-3 


cHancock-Clarke Barn Restoration
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- TMMA Bus Tour Video (go to 21:00)
4-3-2023Adopted128-31-7

dArchives and Record Management (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

eFirst Parish Church Clock Restoration
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)  
4-3-2023Adopted102-54-8

fEast Village Clock at Follen Church Restoration
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Supplemental Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 
4-3-2023Adopted97-58-7

gWillard’s Woods Site Improvements
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
4-3-2023Adopted152-0-4

hWhipple Hill Trail Repair, Fire Access (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

iLincoln 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)
3-29-2023Adopted 148-12-11

*NOR served for this Article

jPark and Playground Improvements, Bridge School (CA)
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

kPark and Playground Improvements, Justin Park (CA)
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

lPublic Grounds Irrigation Improvements (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

mTransforming Trees into Art, Birds of New England
- Presentation Slides (PDF)
4-3-2023Fails43-87-10

nAffordable Housing Trust Funding (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

oLexHAB Property Acquisition Prefunding4-3-2023Adopted152-0-4

pLexHAB Rehabilitation/Preservation and Installation of Solar Panels (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

qProjected Debt Service (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

rAdministrative Budget (CA)3-27-2023CA 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)
3-27-2023CA 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)




aAll Terrain Vehicle (ATV)- Forestry
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
4-24-2023Adopted (2/3)151-1-3

bTransportation Management Overlay District (TMOD) Implementation - Permitting and Progress Tracking
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
4-24-2023Adopted (2/3)151-1-3

cTransportation Mitigation (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

dBedford St. and Hartwell Ave. Long-Range Transportation Improvements
- Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
4-24-2023Adopted (2/3)151-1-3

eTownwide Culvert Replacement (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

fEquipment Replacement (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

gSidewalk Improvements (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

hStorm Drainage Improvements and NPDES compliance (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

iComprehensive Watershed Stormwater Management (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

jStreet Improvements (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

kHydrant Replacement Program (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

lMunicipal Parking Lot Improvements
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
4-24-2023Adopted (2/3)151-1-3

mNew Sidewalk Installations
- Locus Map - Cedar Street (PDF)
- Cedar Street Sidewalk Layout (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions 
4-24-2023Adopted (2/3)151-1-3

nNetwork Core Equipment3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

oNetwork Redundancy and Improvement Plan3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1


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qScanning - Electronic Document Management (CA)3-27-2023CA 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)
4-26-2023Adopted (2/3)148-0-1
14
Appropriate for Wastewater System Improvements (CA)
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)
3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1
15
Appropriate for School Capital Projects And Equipment (CA)
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)
3-27-2023CA 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)




aPublic Facilities Bid Documents (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

bPublic Facilities Interior Finishes (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

cPublic Facilities Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Replacements (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

dSchool Paving and Sidewalks (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

eMunicipal Building Envelopes and Associated Systems (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

fSchool Building Envelopes and Associated Systems (CA)3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1

gPine Meadows Clubhouse Renovation- Design
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
4-12-2023Adopted161-4-9

h173 Bedford Street Renovation- Design
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
4-12-2023Adopted119-43-10

iSolar 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)
4-26-203Adopted (2/3)144-5-3

jEast Lexington Fire Station - Feasibility Study
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
TMMA Bus Tour Video (go to 0:21)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
4-12-2023Adopted165-5-5
17
Appropriate to Post Employment Insurance Liability Fund (CA)
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF)
Brown Book: Retirement Fund (PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)
4-26-2023Adopted144-1-5
18
Rescind Prior Borrowing Authorizations (CA)
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)
3-27-2023CA 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)
4-24-2023Adopted146-0-2
20
Appropriate for Prior Years’ Unpaid Bills (CA)
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)
3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1
21
Amend FY2023 Operating, Enterprise and CPA Budgets
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)
4-26-2023Adopted147-0-2
22
Appropriate for Authorized Capital Improvements (CA)
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)
3-27-2023CA 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)
4-24-2023Adopted140-0-3


General Articles

ArticlePartSubject & Links to DocumentsSessionActionVote (vv: voice vote)
24
Select Board to Accept Easements (CA)
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)
3-27-2023CA 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)
3-22-2023Adopted 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)
4-24-2023Adopted147-1-3
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)
3-22-2023Adopted162-0-3
30
Humane Pet Store Bylaw Correction (CA)
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF)
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)
3-27-2023CA 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

ArticlePartSubject & Links to DocumentsSessionActionVote (vv: voice vote)
33
Amend Zoning Bylaw - Special Permit Residential Development
- Article (PDF)
- Motion (PDF) (revised 4/3/23)

Lexington Human Rights Committee Position Statement (PDF)
Housing Partnership Board Position Statement (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions (or FAQ PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)
- Amendment - Arens (PDF)
Amendment - Jensen/McBride (PDF) (revised 4/6/23)
- Amendment - Jensen/McBride (redlined) (PDF)

4-10-2023Adopted146-22-10
34
Amend Zoning Bylaw and Map - Multi-Family Zoning Housing for MBTA Communities
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF) (revised 3/27/2023)
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Planning Board Recommendation Report (PDF)

Lexington Human Rights Committee Position Statement (PDF)
Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) Position Statement (PDF)
Housing Partnership Board Position Statement (PDF)
- Lexington Center Committee Letter of Support (PDF)
- Economic Development Advisory Committee Position Statement (PDF)
- LexHAB Letter of Support (PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement - Revised 4/10/2023 (PDF)
- Amendment - Burger - Revised 4/10/23 (PDF)
- Lexington Center Committee position on Burger amendment - Revised 4/11/23 (PDF)
- Economic Development Advisory Committee Position Statement (PDF)
- Amendment - McKenna and working group (revised 4/7/2023) (PDF)
- Amendment - McKenna and working group (redlined) (revised 4/7/2023) (PDF)
- Amendment - McKenna and working group video
- Amendment - McKenna and working group presentation slides (PDF)
- Lexington Center Committee position on McKenna and working group amendment (PDF)
- Housing Partnership Board Statement on McKenna and working group amendment (PDF)
- Economic Development Advisory Committee Position Statement (PDF)
- Planning Board Report on McKenna and working group amendment (PDF)

4-12-2023
Adopted
107-63-1

*NOR served for this Article

35
Amend Zoning Bylaw - Supplemental Inclusionary Housing Requirements (CA)
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF)
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
- Planning Board Recommendation Report (PDF)
- Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) Statement (PDF)

Lexington Human Rights Committee Position Statement (PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)

3-27-2023CA Adopted (2/3)168-0-1
36
Amend Zoning Bylaw and Map - Central Business District
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF)
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 
Planning Board Recommendation Report (PDF)
Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) Statement (PDF) 
Lexington Center Committee Statement (PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF) (amended 3/21/2023)
3-22-2023Adopted (2/3)144-22-5 
37
Amend Zoning Bylaw - Action Deadline for Major Site Plan Review
- Article (PDF)
- Motion (PDF)
- Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Planning Board Recommendation Report (PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)
3-22-2023Adopted (2/3)157-9-3
38
Amend Zoning Bylaw - Minor Modifications to Approved Permits
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF)
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
Planning Board Recommendation Report (PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)
3-22-2023Adopted (2/3)157-5-6
39
Amend Zoning Bylaw - Technical Corrections
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF)
Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Presentation Video
Planning Board Recommendation Report (PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)
3-22-2023Adopted (2/3)163-1-3
40
Amend Section 135 - 4.4 Of The Zoning Bylaw-Reduce Residential Gross Floor (Citizen Petition)
Article (PDF)
Motion (PDF)
Presentation Slides (PDF) (updated 4/7/23)
- Presentation Video for Article 40
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Planning Board Recommendation Report (PDF)
Statement from the Special Permit Residential Development (SPRD) Zoning Bylaw Amendment Committee (Ad Hoc) (PDF)
- Select Board Position Statement (PDF)
4-24-2023Adopted (2/3)115-49-1


Dissolution of 2023 Annual Town Meeting4-26-2026AdoptedVv

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