Lexington Launches Urban Forest Master Plan With Davey Resource Group
Lexington has partnered with Davey Resource Group to develop an Urban Forest Master Plan that will guide the town's tree-canopy strategy for years to come, while the town pool closed Wednesday due to inclement weather.
TOWN HALL
The Town of Lexington announced a new partnership with Davey Resource Group, Inc., a subsidiary of the Davey Tree Expert Company, to develop an Urban Forest Master Plan, according to a News Flash release. Town officials say the plan will "set a clear vision for the future" of Lexington's urban forest program, addressing tree canopy health and management across town-owned land. Residents can find details and updates on the plan's dedicated webpage.
Separately, the Town Pool was closed Wednesday due to inclement weather, per an Alert Center notice picked up by Google Alerts monitoring.
Also on the town's radar this week: the Select Board is seeking candidates to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Trustees of Public Trusts, and the town continues to promote its LexSortSmart waste-collection tool and the Lexington Affordable Housing Trust's Pilot Rental Assistance Program for low- and moderate-income renters.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"🌱 Patch AM: What your Lexington senator supported in this year's massive state budget" — Patch's morning roundup covered state budget items relevant to Lexington's legislative delegation, according to Lexington Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington).
"🌱 Patch AM: What Beacon Hill's new budget and energy bill mean for Lexington" — Patch reported on how a new state energy bill and budget could affect Lexington residents, according to Lexington Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington).
"🌱 Patch AM: How Buckman Tavern shaped Lexington's role in the Revolution" — Patch published a historical feature tying the Revolutionary-era tavern to the town's founding story, according to Lexington Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington).
"🌱 Patch AM: How Lexington's gunpowder stores helped spark America's fight for independence" — Another Patch history feature examined the town's colonial-era munitions stores and their role in 1775, according to Lexington Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington).
COMING UP
The Tree Committee meets remotely Thursday, July 9, alongside the Water and Sewer Abatement Board, the Lexington Housing Authority, the Lexington Center Committee, the School Committee Policy Subcommittee, the Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250), and the Permanent Building Committee, all on July 9. A Board of Appeals hearing on 12 Blossomcrest Rd is set for July 9 as well. The Council on Aging hosts "AI - What it is and How to Use It" on Thursday, July 9. Conservation Commission hearings on 231 Bedford St and 58 Valleyfield St are scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, and Historical Commission hearings on 7 Ames Ave and 9-11 Cedar St follow on Wednesday, July 15, when the Council on Aging also offers a "Medication Safety" program.