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I hold my weekly office hours as virtual meetings. To schedule an in-person, phone, or online Zoom meeting, please contact the Select Board’s office staff at selectboard@lexingtonma.gov or call the office at 781-698-4580
Latest BLOG entries
- Upcoming LHS Project Discussion Opportunities
On October 14, there will be two opportunities to meet with representatives of the LHS Building Project: - September Monthly Community Forum
Community Room – Lexington Police DepartmentSaturday, 9/20 4-5pm Topic:LHS Project progress, tax impact calculator and other topics of your choosing. - August Monthly Community Forum
Community Room – Lexington Police DepartmentSaturday, 8/16 4-5pm Topic:LHS Project progress and other topics of your choosing. - LHS Building Project MEPA and EJ Community Meetings
Meeting will include: Join in person: Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave Or via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87690677692 Translation services available! Email Request Translation by July 24th at 5 p.m. to request translation in a specific language. lhsproject.lexingtonma.org - July Monthly Community Forum
Community Room – Lexington Police DepartmentSaturday, 7/19 4-5pm Topic:Preserving public safety on and protection of the Battle Green without compromising the opportunity for spontaneous public expression. - Lexington High School Exterior Design Option Vote
Multiple proposed exterior design options were shown at the May 21, 2025, School Building Committee Community Forum No. 11. Please view the presentation here and provide your feedback here. The Survey will close on 6/3/2025 - Monthly Community Forum with Joe
These community info sessions are back on! On the third Saturday of each month, I will hold a forum in the small community room of the new police station. I’ll provide a brief update on my perspective on what has happened in Town over the past month and then invite a dialog for the rest… Read More » - State Senator Cindy Friedman Endorses Joe Pato and Vineeta KumarSenator Friedman’s Statement of Endorsement I don’t usually lend my voice in local elections in my communities as I am, and will steadfastly remain, committed to working with whomever my towns choose as their leaders. However given the enormous challenges facing our state and municipalities now and in the coming months and years, the relationships… Read More »
- Monthly Community Forum with Joe – PostponedI have postponed these sessions until after the March 3 election. On the third Saturday of each month, I will hold a forum in the community room of the new police station. I’ll provide a brief update on my perspective on what has happened in Town over the past month and then invite a dialog… Read More »
- LHS Project Community Forum #8
Wednesday, October 30, 6:30pm-8:30pmWould you like to learn more about the new Lexington High School building project? Join us for a Community Forum Tuesday, November 21, 6:30–8:30pm. Meeting will include a welcome and introduction by Dr. Julie Hackett, project overview, preliminary schedule, next steps, and Q&A. See project website: www.lhsproject.lexingtonma.org Join us in person: Cary… Read More » - LHS Project Community Forum #7
Come to the next community forum on the LHS Project. This session will be focused on the ballpark cost estimates and how they compare to other recent high school projects. Preview a video outlining these cost comparisons. - Early Voting Begins (2024 Mass Primary)
Early voting for the Massachusetts State Primary begins on Saturday, August 24. Early voting sessions will be held at the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave. - Coffee chats with Joe regarding the Lexington High School Project
Next Sessions: I will be scheduling additional sessions later in the year As a member of the School Building Committee, I am keen to hear from residents about their questions, hopes, and concerns about the LHS project. I’ll be holding a series of drop-in coffee chats over the next few weeks in addition to my… Read More » - LHS Building Project Community Design Workshop Thursday, June 6
This workshop is your next opportunity to participate in the design process for the new Lexington High School Building Project. This design workshop is a chance to share your thoughts about the proposed project and hear from Town and LPS officials about the steps ahead. Thursday, June 6, 2024 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM LHS… Read More » - LHS Building Project Public Survey
The Town seeks public input on potential Lexington High School building directions. At the May 2, 2024, Community Forum Meeting #4, the project team presented 18 conceptual massing studies for the Lexington High School Project (https://tinyurl.com/LHSProjectMay2024). The School Building Committee has created a survey to seek community feedback on the options under consideration and general… Read More »
I don’t do drama. I do my homework.
I believe in stating a clear, open case and collaborating to find common interests.
I search for the value in ideas, regardless of the source.
I navigate tough issues with wisdom and compassion.
2025 priorities:
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Right-sizing of MBTA multi-family housing zoning
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Rallying our community for a Lexington High School building project that balances student and taxpayer needs
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A bright future through prudent fiscal policies
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Thoughtful, data-driven strategic planning
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Sound climate and environmental initiatives.
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Continuity and support for our new Town Manager.