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Patriots' Day Events For All Ages April 15-17 | |
Patriots’ Day weekend is a great time to ask your friends to join in our weekend-long family-friendly celebration. Throughout the weekend, we have a number of great events planned to celebrate our town's unique place in American history.
Events
Events are planned as early as Saturday, April 15 at 9 AM and continue all weekend through Monday afternoon, ending with the annual Patriots' Day parade.
Just some of the many events include:
- The Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington
- Children's activities, such as face painting, balloon twisting, and decorations
- Tours of Buckman Tavern and the Hancock-Clarke House
- Live music
- Pancake breakfasts
...and MUCH more
Visit our website to see the full schedule.
Parking and Road Closures
Thousands of people come to Lexington for Patriots' Day weekend, especially on Monday morning, when many arrive before the 5:30 AM start of the reenactment. Please make sure you plan for road closures and parking.
All municipal lots and metered spaces not designated as No Parking will be free Saturday – Monday.
Visit our website for a full list of parking options and road closures for this weekend.
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Town Meeting Approves Changes to Zoning Bylaw for MBTA Multi-Family Housing, Special Permit Residential Developments | |
This week, Town Meeting approved changes to Lexington's Zoning Bylaw (Article 33 and 34) aimed at providing additional housing options in town.
Article 33 focused on Special Permit Residential Developments. Among others, some of the goals of this article are to create attractive alternatives to conventional subdivisions, with smaller, more affordable, and sustainable homes.
With the passage of Article 34, Lexington became the first community in Massachusetts to pass zoning changes that comply with the State's MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning Law. The zoning changes allow for multi-family housing in certain areas throughout Lexington.
Town Meeting Reconvenes April 24
There will be no Town Meeting during school vacation week (April 17-21). Town Meeting will reconvene on Monday, April 24 at 7:30 PM.
Important Town Meeting Links
Learn more at LexingtonMA.gov/2023ATM
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Be a Part of the Process; Serve on a Town Committee! | |
We're looking for volunteers to fill vacancies on a number of boards/committees. Your unique skills and experiences can shape the future of Lexington!
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
There are openings on boards/committees focusing on topics like:
- Housing
- Recreation
- Conservation
...and much more!
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Additional Traffic on Certain Roads and Minuteman Bikeway on Sunday, April 16 | |
Additional foot traffic on certain roads in Lexington, as well as the Minuteman Bikeway is expected beginning Sunday, April 16 at 7:00 AM due to a marathon road race that passes through Lexington.
Approximately 700 runners are expected to run the race. The marathon starts and ends at the Fenn School in Concord, and will travel along the Minuteman Bikeway through Concord, Bedford, and Lexington.
The additional foot traffic may cause delays on roadways starting in the area of Wood Street, along portions of Mass. Ave., Bedford St., and on the Minuteman Bikeway starting by the Visitors Center on Sunday.
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Come One, Come All, to the Fairy Tale Ball at Cary Library on April 14! | |
Join us at Cary Library for a night of dance and play at Cary Library's Fairy Tale Ball!
Friday, April 14
Cary Library, 1874 Mass. Ave.
5:00-6:00 PM
The Sensory Friendly Fairy Tall Ball is designed to make our traditional Fairy Tale Ball more accessible to children who have sensory needs or other disabilities that may make navigating the full ball challenging or not possible.
(read our social story about the Sensory Friendly Ball [PDF])
6:00-8:00 PM
General Admission *No registration required
Come dance and play the night away!
Costumes encouraged (but not required) – but please leave any weapons at home.
Learn more on the Library's website.
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Help Plan for the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington; Open Seat on Lex250 | |
The Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250) is looking for a volunteer to fill a vacancy. Lex250 is tasked with planning the activities leading up to the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington in 2025. This impactful work will showcase our region's unique place in American history.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, and how to apply, visit our website.
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Applications Open for Affordable Housing Unit Lottery | |
A new affordable housing opportunity is now available for 186 Bedford Street. Lottery applications for affordable housing units will be accepted through June 5.
Public meeting: May 8, 6:30 PM. Download the flyer (PDF) for details about the available units and the Zoom login information.
Download information and the application form (PDF) regarding the affordable rental units at 186 Bedford Street in Lexington, Massachusetts. There is one studio unit becoming available and three 1-bedroom units.
Resident selection is based on a lottery. Units are smoke-free and pet-free and have in-unit washer and dryer. There is one surface parking space per unit.
Deadline for application is June 5, 2023.
For program information, contact:
Maureen O'Hagan
978-456-8388
lotteryinfo@mcohousingservices.com
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Heads-up, Drivers! Spring has Sprung, Bringing More Users to the Roadways. New Law In-Effect | |
Effective April 2023: An Act to Reduce to Traffic Fatalities requires drivers to give 4-feet of passing distance to vulnerable users on the roadway.
The act defines vulnerable users are people biking, walking and using wheelchairs, skateboards, roller skates, horse drawn carriages, farm equipment and roadside workers.
If it is “not possible to overtake a vulnerable user”, the new law explicitly allows vehicles to cross a double yellow line “when it is safe to do so and adhering to the roadway speed limit” in order to pass.
In addition, all cyclists must use rear red and front white lights while riding at night.
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In celebration of Earth Month and Arbor Day (April 28), Lexington Living Landscapes and the Lexington Tree Committee are teaming up to gather and share stories of our trees. We’re looking for personal stories that help us understand the importance of trees in our lives.
Is there a particular tree, or group of trees, that figures prominently in your life? Perhaps a tree where an important event happened? One you planted when a child was born or when someone dear passed away? One you climbed as a child or in whose shade you often sat?
Submit your stories to lexlivingland@gmail.com no later than April 22, and sooner if possible. Stories should be no more than 300 words in length. Feel free to attach a photo or drawing if you wish.
Entries will be displayed in Cary Library through the month of April, in the windows of participating Lexington Center merchants Arbor Day weekend, and on the Lexington Living Landscapes website.
Help raise awareness of how much trees enrich our lives. Write your story today!
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COVID-19 Data; Test Kits Available at Town Buildings | |
The Lexington Office of Public Health will end weekly COVID updates as of May 5.
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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SCHOOL NEWS
Staying connected to the Lexington Public Schools
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School Superintendent Dr. Julie Hackett's latest Superintendent's Report is available online. Topics covered include:
- Congratulations and Celebrations
- We All Belong
- Standards-Based Grading
- Patriots' Day 2023
- LPS Core Values Celebration
- LPS Enrollment Notes
You can view the full Superintendent's Report on ParentSquare.
Are you a community member interested in receiving regular updates from LPS? You can now sign up here.
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