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Town Manager Search Listening Sessions
Tell the Town what kind of leader you want! Come to one of two community listening sessions next week to share your thoughts on what we should look for in our next Town Manager.
Wednesday, June 12
Session 1: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Session 2: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Main Floor Living Room, Cary Library
The search for a new Town Manager is a months-long process requiring input from all levels of the community. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard!
If you cannot attend either session, email your input to Lexingtontminput@mrigov.com
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Comment on Lowell Street Affordable Housing Project Request for Proposals | |
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A draft version of the request for proposals (RFP) related to the planned affordable housing project on Lowell Street is now available for public comment.
The Town Manager asks members of the public wishing to submit comments on the RFP to follow these guidelines:
- Comments must be submitted in writing, in the form of a memo or email. No mark-ups or tracked-changes documents.
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Comments submitted in person can be presented to the Affordable Housing Trust at their meeting on Tuesday, June 11 at 1:00 PM, or to the Select Board at their meeting on Monday. June 17 at 6:30 PM.
- If you would like to submit your comments in person before June 11, you may drop them off at the Select Board Office on the top floor of the Town Office Building (1625 Massachusetts Avenue), or at the Planning Office on the bottom floor.
Get more information on the RFP and this project
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Community Discussion on Dignitary Invitations to Lex250 | |
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The Lex250 Commission is looking to engage the public on what, if any, foreign dignitaries the Town should invite to the Semiquincentennial celebration of the Battle of Lexington in April 2025.
The Commission is partnering with the Select Board to host a community listening session on Wednesday, June 12 at 6:00 PM in the Dining Room at the Lexington Community Center. No registration is required.
This has been a topic of discussion for several months. An Article was indefinitely postponed at the 2024 Annual Town Meeting that would have seen an invite sent to the British Royal Family.
Contact the Lex250 Commission with any questions.
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Lexington Joins the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities | |
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Lexington is now a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities! This means the Town is committed to being a livable community for people of all ages.
AARP Livable Communities supports the efforts of neighborhoods, towns, cities, and rural areas to be great places for residents of all ages. They work to provide safe, walkable streets, age-friendly housing and transportation, access to necessary services, and community involvement opportunities for all ages. Learn more about age-friendly livable communities on the AARP website.
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Serve Your Town: Volunteer for a Board or Committee | |
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 work, live, and visit
See the Town website for a full list of board/committee vacancies and the criteria for appointment.
Interested candidates should complete the application form by Friday, June 21. 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 on the top floor of the Town Office Building.
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Upcoming Events in Lexington | |
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K-Festival is a celebration of Korean culture. The festival is being held at the Lexington Community Center on June 8 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Festivities will include vibrant dance and musical performances, a variety of Korean cuisine, and Korean arts and games. Attendees can also enter a raffle to win a Korean snack or K-beauty gift basket, along with a craft item created by KOLex.
Register here to attend K-Fest!
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LexArt is hosting an outdoor artisan pop-up market on June 9 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the LexArt parking lot (130 Waltham Street, Lexington).
This market will include vendors and local artists selling unique handmade artwork and crafts.
Contact LexArt with questions about this event.
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The Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History | |
So much can be learned about history, geography, and other cultures through the examination and appreciation of stamps from around the world. Join us on Monday, June 10 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Cary Library Large Meeting Room to learn more about the world of stamps and postal history.
No registration required. For more information on the event, visit the Cary Library website.
This is a part of Cary Library's Beyond the Library program.
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An Evening with Author Curtis Chin | |
Join us for a virtual talk with author, filmmaker, and activist Curtis Chin. His book "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant" discusses the life lessons he has learned from growing up in a Chinese restaurant.
This virtual event will take place on Tuesday, June 11 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Hua Wang, Co-President of the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL).
Learn more and register here!
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Keep an Eye On Your Water!
Online service allows you to track your home's water usage in real time
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Sign up for the Town's Eye on Water customer portal to conserve water and protect your wallet! Eye on Water allows you to track and monitor your water usage. It can also send you leak alerts to help avoid surprisingly high water usage and wasted water.
More information on Eye on Water and how to sign up can be found on the back of your utility bill. You can also visit Lexington's Water and Sewer webpage or contact the department at utilitybilling@lexingtonma.gov or 781-274-8300.
Do you have multiple meters or multiple properties in town? No problem! You can link as many utility accounts as you want to your Eye on Water account. Just remember to turn on leak alerts for each account.
Eye on Water can be accessed via smart phone app or the web.
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Lincoln Park Improvements Underway - June to August | |
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The Lincoln Park improvements project mobilized this week and is anticipated to remain underway until late August/early September.
This project includes reconstruction of the Lincoln Park Athletic Playing Field #1 and the installation of athletic lights on fields #1 and #3.
Parking spaces along Lincoln Field #1 will be unavailable during the project.
For more information on the project, construction updates, and impact on park availability, visit the Athletic Fields Projects webpage.
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Seasonal Gas Leaf Blower Ban Now in Effect | |
Programs and Initiatives for Alzheimer's Awareness Month
June is recognized as Alzheimer's Awareness Month and used as an annual opportunity to generate support for medical research related to the Alzheimer's and other forms of Dementia.
The Town of Lexington proudly supports this cause. We are holding programs and events intended to increase education on the topic and encourage participation in support of the cause.
See the full list of programs, events, and initiatives!
Interested in sharing your story or that of a loved one? Submit your story to our Lasting Legacy initiative and help preserve the memory of those impacted by Alzheimer's Disease.
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Spots Still Available in Lexington's Free Curbside Compost Pilot Program
The Town opened up the curbside composting pilot program program to 2,000 additional households on May 1. Anyone who signs up will begin receiving curbside composting collection service from Black Earth on July 1.
This program is completely free! When you sign up you will receive a curbside collection bin, a counter top collection bin, and liner bags for both containers.
Never composted before? It's easy! Maggie Peard, Sustainability and Resilience Officer, gives a quick demonstration using a trash can from Lexington Center
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