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First Week of Annual Town Meeting Wraps Up, Continues on Monday | |
The 2023 Annual Town Meeting began on Monday, March 20 and took action on a number of articles.
You can view the votes taken so far by visiting the Annual Town Meeting webpage.
What is Town Meeting?
Town Meeting is the legislative branch of town government, used to enact local laws, pass budgets and authorize spending of town money. The Town Meeting form of local government is only used in New England.
Town Meeting will continue on Monday and Wednesday evenings, except for public school vacation weeks, until all business has been concluded
Want to learn more about the 2023 Annual Town Meeting?
Learn more at LexingtonMA.gov/2023ATM
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Mass. Cultural Council Approves Lexington Cultural District Designation | |
At their meeting on March 22, the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) voted unanimously to approve two new state-designated cultural districts—one of which is in Lexington. With the vote of the MCC, it increases the total of state-designated cultural districts to 55.
The boundaries of the Lexington Cultural District include Mass. Ave., from Hastings Park to Pleasant Street. This stretch of Mass. Ave. includes Lexington’s main street with significant historical and cultural sites, restaurants, shops, and public spaces. Altogether, it spans just over three miles.
Read the full announcement.
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Lexington Hosts Regional Meeting in Preparation of 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord | |
On Friday, March 24, State Rep. Michelle Ciccolo, along with Town of Lexington staff, coordinated the first regional planning meeting in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
State legislators, town staff, and town boards/committees from Lexington, Concord, and Lincoln met at the Cary Memorial Building to discuss a number of topics, including logistics, funding, public safety, and publicity, among other things.
There is a lot of preparation underway to make sure the anniversary, and the events leading up to it, highlight our region's unique place in American history.
As more details become available, we will share how you can become a part of the process and support this momentous occasion.
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National Public Health Week is April 3-9, Join us for Some Exciting Events! | |
National Public Health Week (NPHW) will be from April 3 to 9. Join us throughout the week to celebrate public health!
Every year, NPHW brings together communities to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight the issues that are pertinent to our nation’s health. This year, NPHW is focusing on “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health” to ensure everyone, in all communities, has a chance to live their best and healthiest life.
It also is the Lexington Board of Health’s 140th birthday on April 19! On April 9, 1883, Town Meeting voted to establish the very first Board of Health of the Town of Lexington. At the first Board of Health meeting on April 19, 1883, they voted on their first regulation on swill (garbage)!
Events
Join us for a number of great events throughout the week.
Additional details on these events is available on the Town's website.
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Have You Voted on Your Favorite Community Projects Yet? Cast Your Vote by April 7 | |
Lexington’s first-ever Participatory Budgeting (PB for short) cycle is about four weeks into the Voting Phase! The community will choose from a number of projects proposed by their neighbors that adds up to the $500,000 made available for this cycle. The $500,000 was made available thanks to the Select Board allocating a portion of the Town's American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Voting is open to residents of all ages. One vote per-person.
The deadline to vote is April 7, 2023.
Join over 1,500 of your neighbors who have already voted on their favorite projects.
Vote on your favorite projects!
For those who would like to vote, but don’t have a computer or internet access at home, there is free internet and computer access at Cary Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue.
More information is available on our Participatory Budgeting webpage. If you have any questions about the PB process, please contact Sean Dugan in the Town Manager’s Office at 781-698-4540, or via email.
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Make Your Appointment for Our Wellness Clinic on April 5 | |
Meet with two of the Town's health professionals, Wai Chong, RPh, and Kelliann Coleman, RN, to:
- check your blood pressure
- discuss medication management
- learn how to properly use your blood glucose and blood pressure machines.
Wed., April 5, 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Community Center, 39 Marrett Road
Please bring your machines with you if you have questions. Shingles, pneumonia, and other vaccines will also be available.
Make an Appointment
Call Wai Chong at 781-698-4847 to make your appointment or to discuss the possibility of a home visit if you are home-bound.
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Looking for Therapy? Openings Available for New Adult and Youth Clients Free of Charge | |
The Human Services Department has partnered with Eliot Community Human Services to offer dedicated counseling services to Lexington residents at the Lexington Community Center, or virtually if needed. Baylee Fairhurst is the clinician providing services through this partnership and currently has some openings for adult and youth clients.
- Services are provided free of charge to Lexington residents who are 5 years and older regardless of income or health insurance status
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Residents will also have access to Eliot's full range of clinical services; additional fees may apply
- Length of treatment is determined by the clinician and client
- Contact us to make a referral for services or to make an appointment with a clinician
Funding made possible through American Rescue Plan Act, with Select Board approval.
Contact Information
Email Melissa Interess, LICSW, or call 781-698-4841.
You can also visit the Human Services webpage for additional information.
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Spring Water Meter Reading Begins March 27 | |
The Water/Sewer Division will begin reading all Town water meters on Monday, March 27 and will continue through the end of April.
A DPW meter reader may visit each residence and business. Staff will present Lexington DPW identification and a resident can verify water meter personnel by calling the DPW Operations Office at (781) 274-8300 extension 1.
There are only about 1,800 meters that still need manual reads. If you have not had your water meter upgraded yet, please call (781) 274-8359 or (781) 274-8370 or email utilitybilling@lexingtonma.gov to set up an appointment as soon as possible.
If an inside meter cannot be accessed or an outside meter pad cannot be read, a self-addressed, stamped card will be left at the business or residence. It is crucial that the actual reading on your meter be recorded on this card and returned by mail within three (3) business days. If a card is not returned, water billing will be based on estimation. Phone meter readings cannot be accepted. When you fill in the meter reading, please include all digits including leading and trailing zeroes, starting from left to right. This will help to insure accurate billing.
Cooperation with the Town’s water meter reading program is most appreciated. Questions and concerns can be directed to the DPW Operations Office at (781) 274-8300 extension 1.
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Share Your Feedback on Biking and Walking in Lexington on April 4 | |
The Town is developing a Town-wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan to identify needs and gaps in our biking and walking network. The plan will prioritize future improvements to our streets, sidewalks, and shared use paths to provide meaningful connections that gets people where they want to go.
This plan will be an important tool as the Town makes future mobility investments.
There will be a community meeting for Town staff to gather feedback and learn what the public wants and needs to get safely around town.
April 4 at 7 PM
Community Center, 39 Marrett Road
For more information visit our website.
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Pine Meadows Golf Course Now Open for the Season! | |
Spring is here, and Pine Meadows Golf Course is now open for the 2023 Season!
Located at 265 Cedar Street, this 9-hole municipal golf course is a great, local course right in your back yard! Tee times are available online. Residents have early tee time advantages, as well as discounted rates.
For more information, visit Pine Meadows' website.
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Hydrants Flushing Program Begins April 9 | |
In an ongoing effort to provide our residents with quality drinking water, the Water Division will be conducting the annual town-wide Hydrant Flushing Program starting Sunday, April 9. The program will begin in both East Lexington and West Lexington and will continue moving from east to west and from west to east towards the middle of town until the flushing is completed.
Timing
In an effort to minimize any inconvenience, flushing of the water system will be completed between the hours of 9:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M., Monday through Thursday. No flushing will be done during the weekends.
What to Expect
Residents may experience some discoloration in their water in the areas being flushed. If discoloration does occur, we ask that you run your cold water from a none-filtered faucet, like your bathtub or basement sink, for a short time to clear up the water.
You may want to plan your water usage, such as bathing, cooking or other water required activities, so they will not be during the time the system is being flushed. Or you can fill jugs of water.
Contact Information
We apologize for any inconvenience that may occur. If you have any question you can reach the Water Division at 781-274-8300 Ex.1 or visit us on the Town website.
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The Lexington Public Schools will be hosting vaccination clinics at least once a month through through June 2023. Get vaccinations for COVID and Flu, as well as "catch up" vaccinations - TDAP, MMR or Meningitis.
These clinics are available to anyone in the Lexington community.
These clinics will be held at the Lexington Public Schools Central Administration Office, 146 Maple Street (enter via Lowell St.)
Clinics in March and April:
- Friday, March 31, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Friday, April 28, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Visit our website for more information, including registration information, future dates, and frequently asked questions
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COVID-19 Data; Test Kits Available at Town Buildings | |
The Lexington Office of Public Health will update weekly COVID-19 case numbers each Friday. The data represented on the dashboard DOES NOT include at-home test results. The data only represents results of PCR and antigen tests verified through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
View Lexington’s case numbers
View the State’s COVID-19 dashboard
Test Kits Available
Free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits are available at Town buildings across Lexington. Town buildings have free test kits that expire in August 2023. Be sure to check the date on your test kit before using.
You can pick up a test at the following locations:
- Town Office Building (Health Office) - 1625 Massachusetts Avenue
- Fire Department - 45 Bedford Street
- Police Department - 173 Bedford Street
- Community Center - 39 Marrett Road
- Visitors Center - 1875 Massachusetts Avenue
- Public Services Building - 201 Bedford Street
Test kits are available during regular business hours (Police Dept. open 24/7) while supplies last.
For questions, contact the Office of Public Health at 781-698-4533.
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