Town Of Lexington : Link to Lexington

Government and Politics

July 23, 2022

Navigating Our New Website

The recently redesigned LexingtonMA.gov looks much different than our old website. Finding the information you're looking for may be in a different spot than you're used to.

Navigation

We redesigned the main menu links at the top of the page when we created the new website.

We now have information for Residents and Businesses, along with a How Do I... megamenus.

Many of the things people are looking for are now under How Do I... It has these categories:

-Pay

We recently added 'Access' under How Do I.., which gives you an easy way to find:

-Past Town Meeting Documents

-Town Reports

Navigating Our New Website

Your Feedback is Important

Many of the design decisions for the new website were based on public feedback on the old website. We also recruited residents to provide input for the new website before it launched.

Many of the tweaks we've made since the new website launched are based on your feedback.

So if you have a problem, comment, or suggestion on the new website, let us know. And for future reference, this link is also under How Do I..->

Contact -> Webmaster.

Planning Board to Review Draft Comprehensive Plan; Community is Encouraged to Comment

The Planning Board’s detailed review of Lexington’s Draft Comprehensive Plan is continuing and will be completed in August.

The Board's review was broken into sections related to the Plan's goals and is being reviewed over the course of the summer. The next session will be:

Wednesday, August 3, 7:00 PM

Via Zoom & Select Board Meeting Room

Zoom Info

-Diversity & Inclusion

-Introduction

-Executive Summary

Upcoming:

Wednesday, August 17

6:00 PM via Zoom

-Implementation Plan

Providing Comment

Now is the time to provide final comments and any recommended changes. Please help us spread the word with friends, family, and neighbors; this work will shape the future of Lexington!

Public comments will be taken at each Board meeting. Written comments may be submitted to Planning staff via email. Written comments received before 5:00 pm on Monday, August 1 will be compiled in the Board’s packet.

What is a Comprehensive Plan?

A Comprehensive Plan is a:

-basis for decision making for future development

-process leading to a plan of action based on a town’s shared values and goals

-set of priorities for addressing the full range of issues facing a town

Staying Cool and Safe in Hot Weather

High heat is in the forecast throughout the weekend. It's recommended that you:

-Limit outdoor activity to avoid injury

-Check in on neighbors and/or older residents

-Remember never to leave people or pets in a closed, parked vehicle.

How to stay cool

Stay in air-conditioning

Fans are not enough to keep you cool during extreme heat and humidity.

These Town buildings have air-conditioning and you are welcome to come and stay cool!

Lexington Community Center

39 Marrett Road

Open Monday to Wednesday, 8 AM to 9 PM , Thursday and Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM

Cary Library, across from the Minuteman Statue at 1874 Massachusetts Avenue

Open Monday - Thursday, 9 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM

Town Pool - Worthen Road

Wednesday-Friday from 9AM-9:45PM*; Saturday/Sunday from 10AM-9:45PM*.

Note: these hours are extended during the forecasted extreme heat. See full Town Pool hours.

Old Reservoir - 484 Marrett Road

See the hours for the Old Res.

NEW: Suicide & Crisis Hotline:

Dial 9-8-8

A nationwide, easy-to-remember 3-digit dialing code for people in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors is now available. All US States and major territories will now direct all 9-8-8 calls and texts to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

It's free and confidential.

It's not just for people thinking about suicide — it's for anyone who is needs some emotional support, for things like:

-drug or alcohol abuse

-sexual or gender identity

-mental or physical illness

-money worries

-relationships

-abuse

-depression

-loneliness

Others ways to access Lifeline for help:

-Text 988

-Go online and Chat

-For Veterans, you can also go online and Chat with someone at the Veterans' Crisis Line

-Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis - call 1-888-628-9454 (in Spanish)

-For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Users, use your preferred relay service or call 711, then 988.

What Happens When I Call?

-You'll hear a message that you've reached the 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline

-You'll hear a little hold music while the system connects you to the nearest Lifeline network crisis center.

-A skilled, trained crisis worker will talk with you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and share any resources that may be helpful.

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.

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 - 1575 Massachusetts Avenue

-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.