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In this week's newsletter:
- Lowell Street Closure
- Arts Council Survey
- Walk MA Challenge Ending Soon
- Community Preservation Act Funding Application Due Nov. 1
- Friends of the Library Book Sale
- Help Us Identify Local Monuments and Memorials
- Seeking Musicians
- Join a Board or Committee
- Register for the Veterans Day Car Parade
- Paper Shredding
- National Drug Takeback Day
- LexElectrify Energy Fair
- Trick-or-Treat at Town Office Building
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- Breaking Down Stigma
- Bike and Pedestrian Plan Public Meeting
- Armenian Music Concert
- Tree Bylaw Proposed Changes
- Public Forum on Cedar St Sidewalk
- Pumpkin Smash
- Meet the New Veterans' Services Director
- Hazardous Waste Dropoff
- Dyslexia Presentation
- Lexington Center Workshop: The Journey Forward
- Tip: Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
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Lowell Street Closure: Nov. 3 | |
The water main replacement work on Lowell Street will require the road being shut down between Fulton Rd and Russell St for the day on Friday, November 3. There will be a detour via Douglas Rd.
Updates can be found on the Construction Projects page and on Twitter/X.
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The Lexington Council for the Arts (LCA) is a Town committee that sponsors and funds local cultural and artistic projects and events. LCA seeks your input to assist its planning of future programs designed to serve the community's interest.
Please take a moment to answer their anonymous survey.
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Walk MA Challenge: Final Days! | |
Challenge ends Tuesday, October 31
Have you been logging your steps? Get caught up so Lexington wins first place! The last day to log steps is Tuesday, October 31 (Halloween), so don’t forget.
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CPC FY25 Deadline: Nov. 1 | |
The Community Preservation Committee is currently accepting applications for Community Preservation Act funding for the 2025 fiscal year.
Applications are due to the Committee by November 1, 2023.
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Looking to stock up on some winter reading material? Check out the Friends of the Library book sale!
Member-Only Hours
Friday, November 3, 1:00–5:00 PM
Saturday, November 4, 9:00–10:00 AM
General Public Hours
Saturday, November 4, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday, November 5, 1:00–5:00 PM
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Monuments & Memorials Committee Needs Your Help | |
The Monuments and Memorials Committee is doing something that’s never been done before: identifying every monument and memorial in town and creating a user-friendly database, accessible to all, to share this knowledge with the community.
Is there a monument or memorial in your local area (a stone, plaque, marker, etc.) that you know about or pass by when you walk the dog? Then fill out our interactive map reporting form and tell us what it is and where to find it. You can also upload a photo.
Two rediscovered hidden treasures honor Benjamin Wellington, the first Prisoner of War of the American Revolution, and Albert Ball Tenney, who funded the permanent lighting of the Minute Man statue.
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Calling All Lexington Musicians! | |
Are you a musician? Do you want to help combat social isolation and loneliness for older adults during the winter months?
Email krollins@lexingtonma.gov to learn more about our upcoming Zoom concert series and offer your musical talents!
Deadline for inquiries is Wednesday, November 15.
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Serve on a Town Committee:
Application Deadline Today
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We're looking to fill vacancies on a number of boards/committees.
Whether you're interested in community preservation, human rights, trees, housing, or tourism, serving on a Town board/committee is a great way to:
- Get involved in the community
- Meet your neighbors
- Share your expertise
- Help make decisions that make Lexington a great place to live, work, and visit
In addition, the Town Manager has announced openings on the new Tree Bylaw Working Group.
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The Department of Public Works hosts paper shredding events throughout the year for residents to safely dispose of documents containing personal and/or sensitive information.
Saturday, October 28
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Lexington Composting Facility, 60 Hartwell Ave.
Bring any paper you're looking to safely dispose of, and watch as it's shredded in front of you.
Please do not bring junk mail to be shredded, and please do not bring plastic bags.
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National Drug Takeback Day: Oct. 28 | |
A prescription drug drop box is located outside the Town Office Building at 1625 Massachusetts Ave., on the basement level. Use the staircase in between the Town Offices and Cary Hall.
For medications we cannot accept in our drop box, check the Takeback Collection Site Locator for a site near you.
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LexElectrify Energy Fair: Oct. 28 | |
At the Energy Fair, you can learn what steps you can take to reduce your carbon footprint by transitioning away from fossil fuels.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- See demonstrations of electric home appliances
- Get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle at the EV Showcase
- Schedule a free home energy assessment
- Meet heat pump and solar installers
- Learn about financial incentives and support
Bring your kids for fun, engaging, and educational activities!
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Trick-or-Treat at the Town Office Building: Oct. 31 | |
Stop by the Town Office Building between 2:00 and 5:30 PM on Halloween for treats!
Tuesday, October 31
2:00–5:30 PM
Town Office Building, 1625 Mass. Ave
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Breaking Down Stigma about Mental Health, Neurodiversity & Less-Visible Disabilities: Nov. 1 | |
How do we build a community of kindness and support for everyone so they can be open about their struggles, access services, and find compassion here?
Wednesday, November 1
7:00–8:30 PM
Lexington High School Science Hall
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Building the Town-wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan: Nov. 1 | |
Lexington's Town-wide Bicycle and Pedestrian 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. It will be an important tool as the Town makes future mobility investments.
At this third and final in-person public meeting, we will be discussing the overall plan and project prioritization.
Wednesday, November 1
6:00–8:00 PM
Estabrook Auditorium
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Armenian Music Duet: Nov. 2 | |
Violinist Haig Hovsepian and pianist Ani Hovsepian are delighted to make their Lexington Community Center debut. Preceded by brief remarks, the program will present a variety of compositions including music by Kreisler, Albeniz, Schnittke and others.
Thursday, November 2
2:00–3:00 PM
Lexington Community Center
For seniors 60 and up
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Public Forum on Tree Bylaw Proposed Changes: Nov. 2 | |
The Tree Committee is holding a public forum to discuss possible amendments to the Tree Bylaw.
Thursday, November 2
7:00 PM
Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd
The Tree Committee seeks to strengthen the current bylaw to better protect Lexington’s
trees and would like your input on changes being considered so that they reflect community goals.
Questions? Contact treecmte@lexingtonma.gov.
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Cedar Street Sidewalk and Cedar/Hill/Paul Revere Intersection Design: Nov. 2 | |
Lexington Engineering and the Transportation Safety Group are holding a public meeting via Zoom to review the Cedar Street sidewalk design and the Cedar Street/Hill Street/Paul Revere Road intersection design.
Thursday, November 2
7:30 PM
Zoom
Proposed plans will be posted a few days before the meeting.
Questions or comments? Email Ross Morrow at rmorrow@lexingtonma.gov.
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What will you do with your pumpkin after Halloween? You could put it with your yard waste, but ... how much more fun would it be to smash it?
Join us for a great pumpkin smash! (Not to be confused with smashing The Great Pumpkin.) All smashed pumpkins will be composted by Black Earth Compost.
When you compost your pumpkin, you are:
- Reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions
- Creating a valuable amendment for our soils
Pumpkins can be any size, but please remove any candles, paint, and glitter.
Friday, November 3
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Lincoln Park
Sponsored by SustainableLex and LPS Green Teams.
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Meet the New Veterans' Services Director: Nov. 3 | |
Come have coffee and get any questions answered by our new Veterans' Services Director, Karen Tyler!
Friday, November 3
9:30–10:30 AM
Lexington Community Center
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Household Hazardous Waste Event: Nov. 4; Pre-Registration Required | |
The next Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day will be Saturday, November 4.
You must pre-register online in order to come to the Collection Day. Only residents of Lexington and other member towns may participate.
Saturday, November 4
9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Lexington Compost Facility
60 Hartwell Ave
The next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be Saturday, April 20.
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Dyslexia: What 21st Century Science Has Taught Us: Nov. 6 | |
World-renowned expert on dyslexia and reading, Sally E. Shaywitz, M.D., will present on the latest research on dyslexia, one of the most common learning disabilities.
Monday, November 6
7:00 PM
Lexington High School Auditorium
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