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Community concerns raised but dismissed/deferred

At the 6/8 Select Board meeting, Lexington firefighters warned that a lack of a contract for nearly 2 years is hurting morale and recruitment. The Board acknowledged the concern but deferred action, stating they don't handle... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/lexington/select-board/2026-06-08/ #MeetingWatch #LexingtonMA

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Fiscal responsibility and lack of long-term budget clarity

The Select Board approved a 6-year Lex Media contract on 6/8, but the motion leaves future costs unquantified. While FY27 and FY28 are set, the long-term fiscal impact on taxpayers remains undefined. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/lexington/select-board/2026-06-08/ #MeetingWatch #LexingtonMA

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Procedural oversight and community impact

During the 6/8 meeting, residents questioned if the temporary bike lanes on Mass Ave bypassed the Historic District Commission. The Board has requested more data before deciding whether to extend the lanes for 2-4 years. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/lexington/select-board/2026-06-08/ #MeetingWatch #LexingtonMA

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Lexington Select Board meeting recap (6/8): From fire department safety concerns to unquantified long-term contracts, several high-stakes issues were addressed. Here is what you need to know. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #LexingtonMA

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First, the Fire Department. Members testified that they haven't seen a cost-of-living adjustment in over 700 days, creating a retention crisis. The Board's response? They noted they don't conduct negotiations from the table. A major safety concern remains unresolved.

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Second, the Lex Media contract. The Board approved a 6-year deal, but while FY27 and FY28 costs are set, the budget for the remaining years is unquantified. This leaves the long-term fiscal impact on residents in the dark.

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Finally, Article 31. As the town prepares for a referendum on trash policies, the Board is weighing bin sizes and new tech (RFID) against resident concerns over fairness and transparency. Implementation details are still being hashed out. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/lexington/select-board/2026-06-08/

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At the June 8th Select Board meeting, several critical issues were brought to the floor that directly impact the safety and finances of Lexington residents.

Members of the Lexington Fire Department provided testimony regarding a significant drop in morale and concerns over recruitment and retention. They highlighted that the department has gone nearly 700 days without a cost-of-living adjustment and remains without a contract. While the Board acknowledged these comments, they stated that contract negotiations do not happen at the Select Board table, leaving the core issue of firefighter compensation unaddressed during the session.

On the fiscal front, the Board approved a six-year contract renewal for Lex Media. While the costs for the first two years (FY27 and FY28) are specified at $200,000 and $225,000 respectively, the motion leaves the specific funding levels for the remaining four years of the contract unquantified. This makes it difficult for residents to assess the total long-term cost to the town budget.

Finally, the Board continued to navigate the complexities of Article 31. As the town moves toward a referendum on trash and waste reduction, the Board held a working session to discuss potential implementation details, including bin sizes and the use of RFID technology. This comes amid resident concerns regarding the transparency of the process and the potential for new fees. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/lexington/select-board/2026-06-08/ #MeetingWatch #LexingtonMA