Meet the nine candidates running for seven open seats in Town Meeting in Precinct 7. The seven candidates who receive the most votes will serve a three-year term. Of the nine people running in Precinct 7, only three are incumbents (I). The names in red below responded to a Q&A made available to all candidates — click on a name to read their responses. LexObserver did not independently verify this information.
Archan Basu
Katharine Blauer
Christian L. Boutwell (I)
Robert Kevin Creech (I)
Sandra Hackman
Letitia J. Hom
Vida Figueras Baterina Hom
Vikas Kinger (I)
Monami D. Roy
Local elections are on March 3rd, 7am–8pm. Beginning with this election, Precinct 7 will vote at Cary Memorial Building. Check your precinct number and voting location here. Precinct map here. Sample ballot here.
To vote by mail, return the Vote by Mail Application to the Town Clerk’s office before 5pm on February 24 by mail, email, or fax. Ballots must be returned by 8 PM on election night.
If you are a candidate for Town Meeting and haven’t yet responded to our Q&A but would like to be included in our guide, please fill out our Town Meeting Candidate Profile form.
What is Town Meeting, exactly?
A state-issued Guide to Town Meetings describes Town Meeting as “both an event and an entity. As an event, it is a gathering of a town’s eligible voters, and is referred to as ‘the Town Meeting.’ As an entity, it is the legislative body for towns in Massachusetts, and is referred to simply as ‘Town Meeting.’ So you may say, ‘I went to the Town Meeting. Town Meeting approved the budget.’”
Lexington’s Town Meeting is open to all members of the public, but only elected Town Meeting Members may vote on the articles. Citizens who are not Town Meeting Members may speak at Town Meeting, but they are not permitted to make motions.
Town Meeting is responsible for appropriating funds for operating and capital budgets for the upcoming fiscal year (July 1–June 30), approving all general and zoning by-laws, and accepting certain “local option” statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Lexington has been governed by various forms of Town Meeting since its incorporation in 1713. In 1929, the town moved from an open to representative Town Meeting structure. Under Massachusetts General Law, precincts elect nonpartisan members to serve three-year, staggered terms. Since 1973, Lexington has been divided into nine precincts, with each electing 21 members to Town Meeting, for a total of 189 elected representatives. In addition to these elected members, Town Meeting also includes a maximum of 14 ex-officio members: the Select Board, Town Counsel, Town Clerk, Chairperson of the School Committee, Chairperson of the Appropriation Committee, representatives to the General Court (state representatives and state senators), and the Town Moderator.
My fellow citizens of Lexington Precinct 7
I am proud to endorse
Mona Roy
and
Archan Basu
for Town Meeting Members in
Precinct 7 (Estabrook neighborhoods).
Having worked with Mona since 2004 on the Kerry campaign and witnessed Archan’s dedication over the years—particularly through his collaboration with Mona and others on LPS curricular reform—I am deeply impressed by their unwavering commitment to Lexington. Their joint campaign exemplifies the collaborative leadership our town needs to address complex challenges with creativity, empathy, and vision.
Mona Roy
Mona brings a wealth of experience:
1 Community Leadership
As Vice Chair of the Lex250 Commission, she is shaping Lexington’s 250th anniversary into an inclusive celebration, mirroring her tireless advocacy for marginalized communities.
Her roles on the Lexington Human Rights Committee, CRG, and CEL’s Nonprofit Engagement Committee highlight her ability to bridge diverse voices.
2 Advocacy & Innovation
Founder of SHAC’s Neurodiversity Subcommittee and active member of SEPAC, the Town-Wide Mental Health Task Force, and Dyslexia Task Force, she champions equity in education and mental health.
3 Professional Expertise
A Johns Hopkins-trained engineer and attorney, Mona combines strategic problem-solving with a community-first mindset.
Archan Basu
Archan offers equally remarkable credentials:
1 Educational Equity
As Co-Chair of IAL’s Education Subcommittee and a trained facilitator for Lexington’s MLK Day Community Conversations on Race, he drives meaningful dialogue and systemic change. His partnership with others on LPS curricular reform underscores his dedication to inclusive education.
2 Financial Acumen
Professional and
educational excellence
A Harvard and MIT graduate with leadership roles at Fidelity and JP Morgan, Archan brings critical fiscal expertise to town governance.
3 Community Engagement
His nuanced understanding of equity and proven ability to navigate complex institutions make him an invaluable asset specially when we are going thru new school and affordable housing zoning etc
Together, Mona and Archan embody the collaborative spirit required to steer Lexington toward a thriving, equitable future. Their blend of grassroots advocacy, professional rigor, and compassionate leadership makes them the ideal choice for Precinct 7.
Please join me in supporting
Mona Roy and Archan Basu for Town Meeting Members and add further value to Lexington Towns vision of excellence .
Let’s ensure Lexington benefits from their vision and dedication.
Thank you
Dinesh Patel MD
Precinct 6 town member