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Direct notification of a decision affecting household costs
On May 11, the Lexington Select Board unanimously called for a special election on June 16, 2026, regarding Article 31. This election will decide changes to residential trash disposal thresholds and new fees for excess disposal... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/lexington/select-board/2026-05-11/ #MeetingWatch
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Highlighting high-impact zoning changes
The Select Board is moving toward an integrated housing plan to hit a 10% affordable housing goal. While they noted a need for more community engagement, the shift toward 'middle housing' and ADUs remains a high-impact topic for all... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/lexington/select-board/2026-05-11/ #MeetingWatch
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Community concerns regarding public participation
During the May 11 meeting, the Select Board addressed resident concerns about the lack of public input on housing policies. The Board acknowledged they've 'learned their lesson' about moving ahead of the community, but... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/lexington/select-board/2026-05-11/ #MeetingWatch #LexingtonMA
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Lexington residents: Big changes are coming to your trash disposal and local zoning. Here is what happened at the May 11 Select Board meeting. 🧵 #MeetingWatch
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1/ TRASH FEES: The Board voted unanimously to hold a special election on June 16, 2026. This will determine new thresholds for free residential trash disposal and permit fees for excess waste. This directly impacts every household budget.
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2/ HOUSING: The Board is working to integrate strategies like ADUs and 'middle housing' to meet a 10% affordable housing goal. While the Board expressed a desire to avoid previous 'roadblocks' by increasing outreach, the scale of these zoning shifts is massive.
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3/ TRANSPARENCY: Residents raised concerns about being left out of major housing discussions. The Board responded that future summits are the place for input, but the tension between rapid policy implementation and meaningful public... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/lexington/select-board/2026-05-11/ #LexingtonMA
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What does the future of Lexington’s housing and household costs look like? At the May 11 Select Board meeting, two major issues took center stage that will directly affect your wallet and your neighborhood. First, the Board unanimously called for a special town-wide election on June 16, 2026, regarding Article 31. This election will decide how the town handles residential trash disposal, specifically setting thresholds for free service and determining fees for excess disposal. This is a direct vote on how much residents will pay for essential services. Second, the discussion surrounding the 10% affordable housing goal continues to intensify. The Board is moving toward a single 'integrated plan' that includes middle housing, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), and new zoning strategies. While board members noted they want to avoid the 'roadblocks' caused by moving faster than the community in the past, residents expressed significant concern that meaningful public input has been missing from these high-impact discussions. As these policies move toward implementation, keeping pressure on the Board to ensure transparency and fiscal responsibility is vital. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/lexington/select-board/2026-05-11/ #MeetingWatch #LexingtonMA