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December 5, 2022

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Citizens' Petition Paperwork for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting is Now Available, Deadline Dec. 16

If you wish to submit an article to be included on the warrant for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting, you must fill out a Citizens Petition form and have it signed by 10 or more registered voters.

View the guide to Creating Citizen Petitions online to ensure that you understand all of the requirements.

You can download the Citizen Petition Form or pick it up at:

Town Clerk’s Office, 1st floor

Town Office Building

1625 Massachusetts Ave.

Citizens' Petitions must be returned no later than

1:00 PM on Friday, December 16 to:

Select Board Office, top floor

Town Office Building

1625 Massachusetts Ave.

Lexington, MA 02142

Postponed: Lexington's Winter Garden Event
Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Winter Garden scheduled for Saturday, December 3 has been postponed. Our Economic Development Office is working to reschedule this event. We will post the details of the rescheduled event when they're available.

Human Services Dept. Welcomes New Youth & Family Services Manager and Senior Services Director
The Human Services Department is excited to announce some important staffing changes, with the addition of Penny Tsiounis as the new Youth & Family Services Manager, and the promotion of Michelle Kelleher as Senior Services Director.

Both positions play a critical role in providing programming and connection to important services that support our residents’ mental health, financial stability, and overall wellness. They both work closely across Town departments including police, fire, health, and recreation to support residents of all ages.

“We’re excited to have both Penny and Michelle join the Human Services team,” said Human Services Director Melissa Interess. “The energy and expertise they bring to their respective roles will ensure residents from across the lifespan are connected to the vital services and programming our Department has to offer,” she added.

The full announcement is available on our website.

Student Bike Train to Hastings School on Dec. 7; Drivers, Please be Patient!
Over this past fall, you may have seen a large group of young bike riders on the streets in the morning. These students are part of a "bike train" organized by local parents to encourage students to ride to school safely.

The next bike train will be on Wednesday, December 7 between approximately 8-9 AM. We ask that if you're driving near the bike train, that you remain patient and keep your distance, so that everyone stays safe.

The bike train runs along portions of Mass. Ave., Wood St., Winthrop Rd., and a few other streets as students make their way to the Hastings School.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

Planning Board Developing a Zoning Amendment for Multi-Family Housing, Public Comment Encouraged; Next Meeting December 7

After a recent housing workshop, the Planning Board is continuing to work towards a zoning amendment proposal to permit multi-family housing.

The Planning Board is holding public work sessions on this topic at their regularly scheduled meetings, and public participation is welcome and encouraged.

Upcoming Planning Board meetings are Wednesday evenings on December 7 and December 21 on Zoom.

See the agenda for the December 7 meeting.

For more information, visit LexingtonMA.gov/MBTAZoning. You can also subscribe to Planning Board Agenda notifications to learn about opportunities for public input.

The Board is working towards bringing forward a zoning amendment for Annual Town Meeting 2023.

For more information, contact the Planning Office via email, or call 781-698-4565.

Kinneens Park Playground Improvements Project Community Meeting on December 7

Join Town staff for a community meeting to discuss improvements to Kinneens Park.

Wednesday, December 7th at 6:30pm via Zoom.

The scope for the playground replacement at Kinneens Park, located at the intersection of Burlington Street and Grove Street, will include the replacement of the existing playground, swing set, and safety surfacing, and other site amenities such as signage, park benches, and a bike rack. Additionally, poured-in-place (PIP) safety surfacing would be installed at specific locations, which would greatly enhance accessibility to those play elements.

The kick-off community meeting for this project was held on Wednesday, February 2 and the second community meeting took place on Wednesday, October 26.

Help Us Decide How to Use Funds to Help Vulnerable Households

WestMetro HOME Consortium and Barrett Planning Group will have 3 virtual meetings to discuss using $5,000,000 in federal funds to address the needs of households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or other vulnerable populations. All 3 meetings will cover the same content and discussion topics:

Monday, December 5, 7:00 -8:30 PM

Tuesday, December 6, 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Wednesday, December 7, 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Please register for any of the above dates at LexingtonMA.gov/home-arp to receive virtual meeting instructions.

Additional information is available on our website.

What's Carybokafloð? Library Event on December 14
Join us at Cary Library for a celebration of cozy reading and calm renewal. Stop by the Cary Library between 6:30 - 8:30 PM on Wednesday, December 14.

Grab a comfy chair and read for a while

Talk with library staff for book recommendations or browse one of our displays

Enjoy hot chocolate, tea, and other goodies

Participate in some easy craft projects (for all ages)

Attend a story time in your pajamas (sorry, just for the little ones!)

Take a photo of yourself at our selfie station #CozyAtCary

Shop the Friends Book Store

Cary Library giveaways - while supplies last!

Learn more about Carybokafloð.

Vaccine Clinic Available to Lexington Community on Dec. 16

Flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics are open to the Lexington community and are being offered by the Lexington Public Schools.

The last clinic of the year will be on December 16.

Details on how to register, as well as frequently asked questions, are available through the Lexington Public Schools.

For questions, you can call the Lexington Public Schools' Central Office at (781) 861-2580.

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 - 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.