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2024 Annual Town Meeting is underway. You can see the updates from each session here.
For the full 2024 Annual Town Meeting webpage, click here.
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LexHAB Announces Upcoming Housing Lottery; Deadline to Register for Lottery is April 5 | |
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The Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB) is a non-profit affordable housing developer that owns and operates 82 units in Town. Units are rented out by lottery only to residents who meet the minimum income requirements.
The next lottery is being held on Wednesday, April 17, at 1:00 PM. The deadline to submit your application for that lottery is Friday, April 5, at 5:00 PM.
The application process is listed on this flyer, but it will also be explained below. The flyer also contains more information on the units available, and the income requirements need to qualify for LexHAB housing.
All applications must be submitted through the Ready Renter Program. Applications submitted directly to LexHAB will not be accepted.
If you are not part of the Ready Renter Program, you can fill out their pre-application form here.
Once you have filled out the pre-application form, you need to request a LexHAB Lottery Entry Form by email. Once you receive the form, download it, complete it, and email it back.
If you have questions or difficulties, contact the Ready Renter Coordinator by email or by calling 617-923-3505 ext. 207.
For more information on LexHAB, visit their website.
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Pine Meadows Golf Club Opens for Season | |
Photo: View from the 9th hole tee box, Friday, March 22, 2024 | |
Pine Meadows Golf Club, the Town-owned golf course, opened for the season on Friday, March 22. Check out the course website for details on tee times, greens fees, and information on lessons and clinics! | |
10th Annual Parent & Caregiver Academy | |
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The 10th Annual Parent & Caregiver Academy will be held on Saturday, March 23 from 10:00 AM to 2:15 PM at the Lexington Community Center. The Academy is free and open to all.
The program will be comprised of more than ten workshops, including options such as "Supporting Kids in the Age of Social Media and Media Literacy", "Autism and Neurodiversity", and "From Inside the Therapy Room: What Our Students Wish You Knew".
For more information on available workshops, see our Workshop Descriptions and Schedule.
Interested in attending? Register here!
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Dog License Renewals Due Friday, April 12 | |
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Dog owners, keep an eye on your mailboxes! Dog license were sent out today (3/15) and license fees are due by April 12.
Mass General Law requires that ALL dogs six months and older must be licensed. If you have a new rabies certificate, a copy of the certificate should be sent along with payment. If you no longer have a pet, you must let the town know.
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!
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Semi-finalist Design Concepts Unveiled for Monument Planned to Commemorate Seminquincentennial | |
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The design concepts have been unveiled for the proposed monument in Belfry Park, which will commemorate the Semiquincentennial of the Battle of Lexington.
See the four designs here.
The winning design will be chosen by a selection committee made up of volunteer citizens. The winner will be announced on Patriots' Day, Monday, April 15.
They will receive a grant of $250,000 to develop and install their artwork at Belfry Park, across from the Lexington Battle Green.
The award is funded by a generous donation from a member of the Lexington community who has chosen to remain anonymous.
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Lexington Health Department Preparing for National Public Health Week, April 1-7 | |
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The Lexington Health Department, Human Services Department, and Department of Recreation and Community Programs have put together a week of programming and events aimed at promoting public health.
Read the proclamation issued by the Select Board.
One of the events being held during National Public Health Week is a special screening of Below the Belt, an educational film about endometriosis. The disease affects one out of every nine women. It is often dismissed and misdiagnosed and can take years to appropriately identify.
There is extremely limited seating available for the showing, which will be held on Tuesday, April 2. Register here.
Stay tuned for a full schedule of events and even more information promoting National Public Health Week.
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Weigh in on the Future of Lexington's Waste Collection | |
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The Town is working to cut down the amount of local waste ending up in landfills by encouraging participation in recycling and composting programs. Through Lexington's Zero Waste Plan, the Town strives to reach a 90% diversion rate of local waste by 2050.
So how can you contribute? Take this survey!
The survey should only take 5 to 10 minutes to complete, and will allow you to share your thoughts on the following topics:
- Expanding curbside compost collection town-wide
- Converting to automated curbside collection with wheeled carts
- Evaluating every-other-week trash collection
- Evaluating rate structure incentives for curbside collection
- Providing more reuse collection
Please complete the survey by April 12, so we can make good use of your feedback.
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.
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Upcoming Medical Waste Drop-Offs | | |
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The next medical waste disposal collection day held by the Lexington Department of Public Health will take place on April 6 from 9 AM to 12 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.
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HomeWorks Energy Canvassing in Lexington | |
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Representatives from HomeWorks Energy will be going door to door across Lexington over the next couple of months, sharing information about free home energy assessments.
HomeWorks is a partner organization of the Town and a Mass Save partner. The canvassers will be wearing bright yellow vests with the HomeWorks Energy logo, the Town of Lexington's official seal, and the words "Official Town Partner".
We are sending out daily alerts to neighborhoods where canvassing is planned using our CodeRED system. You can sign up here.
To sign up for a No-Cost Home Energy Assessment and to see what the HomeWorks representatives' vests will look like, see our Newsflash.
You can learn more about Weatherization for your home on our website.
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4th Annual Native Pollinator Plant Sale | |
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The Town of Lexington Conservation Department's 4th annual Native Pollinator Plant sale is now open to everyone!
The sale will include a Sun Kit with plants that thrive in sun to partial sun and a Shade Kit with plants that prefer filtered light to shade. Each kit will include three plants of four different species for a total of twelve beautiful and healthy plants.
There are also six plants being sold individually, all of which are included on the flyer.
Payment is accepted by credit card only. Plants will be available for pickup starting Saturday, May 11, at the Lexington Public Services Building, at 203 Bedford Street.
Anyone interest in buying a kit will need to use an existing MyRec account or set one up. Once logged in, scroll down the programs page to find "Conservation."
Contact Amber Carr or Lexington Living Landscapes if you have any questions.
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Call for Artists to Paint Utility Boxes in Lexington | |
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The Lexington Council for the Arts is seeking artists to participate in their annual utility box painting initiative. The theme for this years' artwork is "As We Turn 250" in preparation for the celebration of the United States Semiquincentennial.
Anyone 18 years of age or old who is interested in participating is asked to submit an original design, in line with this year's theme, by Friday, April 5.
To request a submission form and get more information on the initiative, contact Laurie Bogdan.
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Artist: Tony Grifkin
Location: Worthen Rd. & Waltham St.
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Artist: Robin Jones
Location: Bedford Rd.
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Artist: Julie Foran
Location: Concord Ave. & Waltham St.
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Water Meter Readings to Begin March 25 | |
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The Water & Sewer Division of the Lexington Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin reading all town water meters on Monday, March 25. Readings will continue through the end of April.
There are approximately 1,300 meters that still need to be read manually. 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. 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.
If a card is not returned, water billing will be based on estimation. Meter readings will not accepted over the phone.
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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Active Vacancies on Town Boards and Committees; Applications Being Accepted | |
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The Select Board and the Town Manager are looking to fill active and upcoming vacancies on a number of boards and committees.
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
See the full list of boards and committees.
For consideration for appointment to a board or committee, interested candidates should complete the application form by Friday, March 29, 2024. Any applications received after that date will only be considered during a future recruitment cycle.
Note: Paper copies of the application are available in the Select Board Office at the Town Office Building.
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