Countdown to Patriots' Day 2024

Patriots' Day returns to Lexington Center in full force this spring. We have a full weekend of festivities planned, and there are plenty of ways to get involved...

• 2024 Schedule of Events

• Be a Parade Ambassador

• Be a Parade Sponsor

• Register for the Youth Sunrise Parade

*SCHEDULE CHANGE: The Patriots' Day Reenactment Rehearsal has been moved to the previously determined rain date of Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 PM.

Cary Library CLOSED on Saturday, April 6

The Cary Memorial Library will be closed all day on Saturday, April 6, to help prepare for the annual Take Flight Gala.

Not to worry! The Library will reopen on Sunday, April 7 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Lexington Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month

The Town of Lexington is recognizing and celebrating the month of April as Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month. Take a look at the Lexington Select Board's official proclamation recognizing Autism Awareness Month.

Lexington Police

In honor of Autism Awareness/Acceptance, the Lexington Police Department will be displaying their very own Autism Acceptance Patch throughout the month of April. This patch represents the road to acceptance and the goal of empowering everyone in the Autism community to live fully.

You can receive your own patch when you donate $10 or more. All donations collected during the month of April will go to Team Verge, a non-profit inclusive running team that supports youth and young adults of all abilities.

Interested in getting a patch of your own? To donate and receive your patch, visit the Police Station or mail your donation to 173 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Lexington Fire Department

The Lexington Fire Department will be rocking some new uniforms this month as well, promoting Autism Acceptance. The t-shirts were sold by Lexington Firefighters Local 1941 to raise money for LABBB Collaborative, a group that designs and delivers special education services promoting academic, social, and career independence.

The special t-shirt uniforms were approved for the month of April by Fire Chief Derek Sencabaugh.

One Week Left: Dog License Renewals Due Friday, April 12

Nearly 1,000 dogs have been licensed already this spring.

Mass General Law requires that ALL dogs six months and older must be licensed.

For more information on dog licenses, license fees, and late fees, see the Licensing and Permits page of the Town website.

Still need to apply for a dog license? Fill out the application here!

Things to Do in Lexington Next Week

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*A sensory-friendly version of the Fairy Tale Ball will be taking place Friday, Mrch 12 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Learn more!

Senior Services Warns of Medicare Scam

Scams targeting older residents are nothing new, but you can never be too safe! The Lexington Human Services Department wants to put a cautionary word out about a frequent Medicare scam, in which thieves call Medicare members and ask if they've received a new membership card.

Medicare will NEVER call members unsolicited, especially to offer new cards, discounted insurance, or to issue warnings about coverage expiring.

If someone calls you claiming to be from Medicare, and you didn't call them first, hang up!

Check out our website for more information on common scams targeting seniors, and how to avoid them.

Lexington LifeTimes Magazine Calls for Creative Submissions

Are you a 60+ resident or employee in Lexington with a knack for creativity? We invite you to share an original art piece, short story, poem, or photography project with the community by submitting your work to Lexington Lifetimes.

Lexington LifeTimes Magazine is a creative arts journal published by the Friends of the Council on Aging. The Magazine is professionally produced and published bi-annually, featuring the literary and visual art of those 60+ living or working in Lexington.

Submissions for the Summer 2024 issue are being accepted until Wednesday, May 1. See the submission guidelines and application form for more information.

Check out previous issues of Lexington Lifetimes on the Friends of the COA website.

Let's Talk Trash! Help Determine the Future of Waste Collection

The Town of the Lexington is trying to cut back on the amount of waste that goes into local landfills.

Helping is easy! Take this survey!

It should only take 5 to 10 minutes to complete. (Deadline to submit is April 12)

The survey was designed by a team of Tufts University graduate students in the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning.

The group's semester-long research project will culminate in recommendations for the Town on how they can change their waste collection system and achieve waste reduction. The group recently took a tour of the Hartwell Avenue Composting site, led by David Pinsonneault, the Director of Public Works.

Tomorrow: Medical Waste Drop-Offs

The next medical waste disposal collection day held by the Lexington Department of Public Health will take place on April 6 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The collection will take place in the back parking lot of the Town Hall. The event is for Lexington residents only and only residential medical waste will be accepted. For more details regarding Lexington medical waste disposal, check out our website.

To learn more about this event, see our Medical Waste Disposal Flyer!

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JOBS

• Visitors Center Assistant Manager (PDF)
• Summer Conservation Field Crew (PDF)
• Firefighter (PDF)
• Storm Water Intern (PDF)
• Custodian (PDF)
• Per Diem Crossing Guard Assistant (PDF)
• Police Cadet (PDF)
• Crossing Guard (PDF)
• Liberty Ride Guide (PDF)
• PT Battle Green Guides (PDF)

Visit LexingtonMA.gov/jobs for more information.

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