Select Board — April 8, 2026

**Lexington Select Board — April 8, 2026: Key Takeaways Before Town Meeting**

The April 8 Select Board meeting was largely procedural — four unanimous votes, no public comment. But several items are worth tracking as town meeting approaches.

**Article 27 — Unanimous Opposition, But With Context.** The board voted 4-0 to oppose the revised Kaufman amendment to the Parker amendment (Article 27). What the vote doesn't show: board member Mr. Sandeen publicly stated he had supported the *original*, narrower version of the amendment, which would have piloted a single project. He reversed only after the revision expanded the scope to require two projects in the short term. The board's unanimity on this vote was driven by the specific revised language, not a long-held unified position. Residents and town meeting members should understand that distinction if the amendment is revised further.

**Article 34 — Discussion While Revisions Were Still Being Circulated.** The board discussed positions on Article 34 while a redlined version of the article was still being prepared for distribution. An action item was created to email the revised text to board members after the meeting. Residents should ensure they are reviewing the final language before town meeting.

**High School Project — Design Update and Outstanding Traffic Information.** The school building committee confirmed Waltham Street as the primary parking access for the high school rebuild, with design flexibility to allow a future Park Drive connection. Design development cost estimates remain within budget. Separately, an action item was created for the chair to provide the board with traffic pattern information. Residents interested in this project should follow up on the traffic data as it becomes available.

**Library Bargaining — Executive Session.** The board entered executive session to discuss library collective bargaining strategy under Exemption 3. This is legally permitted. The session closed with no return to open session. Library workers' compensation and service levels may be affected. Residents should ask for transparency on outcomes when negotiations conclude.

**Other Actions.** The board approved committee appointments and water/sewer commitments on the consent agenda (4-0), and accepted a donation from Lexington Little League for fencing and covered dugout improvements at Lincoln Park (4-0).