State Election Next Tuesday, November 8

The Massachusetts State Election will take place on Tuesday, November 8. Voters will be asked to choose candidates for elected office, as well as to weigh in on four ballot questions.

Voter Information & Links

- Check your Voter Registration Status

- Find out where you are registered to vote

- Register to Vote Online

Where to Find More Information

- We've created a web page for the State Election with details including:

- Sample ballots 

- Information on all four ballot questions

- Changes to precinct polling locations for precincts 7 and 9

- Absentee voter information

Town Clerk's Dropbox

For those wishing to drop-off their mail-in ballot, you can drop it in the Town Clerk's dropbox conveniently located in the circle drive at the Town Office Building, 1625 Massachusetts Ave.

Questions?

Have questions about voting/elections? Contact the Town Clerk's Office via email, or by calling 781-698-4550.

Transportation Options to the Polls for the November 8 State Election

Lexpress

Lexpress ROUTE C goes to the Community Center every hour FROM Depot Square in Lexington Center and every hour from the other direction (from the east).

Lexpress operates from 7:30AM-7:30PM and will operate as usual on election day. Coming from the direction of Lexington Center/Depot, it arrives at Community Center at :36 after the hour from 7:36AM-6:36PM. Coming the other direction from places east of the Community Center, the bus arrives at the Community Center :13 minutes after the hour from 8:13AM-6:13PM.

For voters in Precincts 7 & 9 who previously voted in Keilty Hall, and now vote at the Community Center, can also take the MBTA #76 bus. The #76 operates on Mass. Ave. in front of St. Brigids and goes past Marrett Rd. @ Mass Ave (where Community Center is). There is also MBTA #62 which can be caught nearby at Bedford St @ Harrington Rd and also in Lexington Center.

Information about Lexpress can be found at www.lexpress.us (Lexpress is free for seniors and people with disabilities from 9:30AM-2:30PM and just .75 cents after that time.

League of Women Voters

The Lexington League of Women Voters is offering rides to the polls on Election Day, November 8, 2022.

Please call 781-761-3205 to request a ride.

Special Town Meeting 2022-3 Concludes

Special Town Meeting 2022-3 wrapped up business on Wednesday, November 3, taking action on a number of articles, including the formation of a housing trust, reorganization of the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, appropriating money for Center Recreation bathrooms, and more.

To see the final votes taken, and other details about the articles Town Meeting took action on, visit LexingtonMA.gov/2022-3STM

Approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Outlined

As of October 26, 2022, the Select Board has approved for use $4,417,027 of Lexington’s $9.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Additionally, $1,100,000 of the Town's ARPA funds are set aside for Participatory Budgeting and food insecurity. 

The approved funds are in the following areas:

- Housing
- Pandemic-related
- Food Insecurity
- Public Safety & Health
- Economic Stimulus & Resiliency

To learn more about the Town's ARPA funds, visit LexingtonMA.gov/ARPA

Building Closures, Trash Delay on Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day

In observance of Veterans Day, the following building closures and service delays will be in place on Friday, November 11. 

- All non-emergency Town offices will be closed and no public meetings will be held

- Curbside trash/recycling collection will not be collected on Friday, and will instead be collected on Saturday

- Cary Library will be closed 

- The Community Center will be closed

Textiles and Mattresses Banned from the Trash as of November 1

Effective November 1, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has added textiles and mattresses to the list of materials that are banned from trash disposal.

Textiles includes clothes, linens, towels, shoes, and accessories, like hats, gloves, socks, underwear, belts, purses, and handbags.

There are options for properly disposing of textiles and mattresses:

- Disposal of textiles

- Disposal of mattresses

For questions, contact the Town's Environmental Services Division at 781-274-8300.

Results of 2022 Town Wide Survey to be Presented at Upcoming Public Meeting

Findings from the Lexington 2022 Town Wide Survey will be presented by Drs. Marian Cohen & Ruth Remington, Directors of the Center for Social Research, on behalf of the Vision for Lexington Committee at an upcoming public meeting. The results have also been presented at two previous public meetings in October and November.

- November 15, 7:30 PM - Hastings Elementary School (cafeteria), 7 Crosby Rd.

View the 2022 Town Wide Survey Report

The Survey is conducted once every five years and is used by Town Boards, Committees, Departments and Town Meeting to guide decision-making for the future of the Town.

Learn what you, your friends and neighbors had to say about the state of Lexington today and visions for the future.

Please share with friends, family, and neighbors!

New Safe Watch Program Helps Protect People Who May Wander

The Lexington Police Department recently announced the launch of the Safe Watch Program to help safeguard people in our community suffering from a condition that may cause them to wander.

The Safe Watch Program is an enhancement of the Police Department's previous At-Risk Program. We've broadened the scope to include all people who might tend to wander, including those who suffer from:

- Alzheimer’s Disease or other types of dementia
- Autism
- Mental Health Issues
- Other Developmental/Physical Disabilities

To learn more, visit our website at LexingtonMA.gov/SafeWatch

Upcoming Veterans Day Events

Veterans Breakfast

November 5 at 8:30 AM

Knights of Columbus Heritage Hall

177 Bedford St

Hosted by the Town Celebrations Committee and Knights of Columbus.

Joan Clifford, Director of the Bedford VA, will be the keynote speaker. Veterans are invited to attend free of charge; a donation of $10 from non-veterans would be appreciated. 

Tickets are available at the Lexington Community Center, Michelson’s Shoes, and Bedford Town Hall.

Ceremony in Battin Hall

November 11 at 11:00 AM

Cary Memorial Building

1605 Massachusetts Ave

Sheila Widnall, former Secretary of the Air Force and MIT Emeritus Professor of Aeronautics and Aerodynamics, will deliver the keynote address. 

The Lexington Minute Men and Lexington Scouts will lead the processional and Lexington High School Band will perform traditional service songs.

If you have any questions, please contact the Town Celebrations Committee.

Lexington History Hunt

November 1-11

The Lexington History Hunt, new to the celebration of Veterans Day this year, invites kids aged 8 – 12 to discover the many ways Lexington has served the country through a series of questions that require investigating the town’s history. 

Participant instructions will be available at Cary Library’s Children’s Room (1874 Mass. Ave.) and the Visitors Center (1875 Mass. Ave.) November 1. 

Participants who answer the most questions correctly will be recognized at the Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11.

Vaccine Clinics Available to Lexington Community

Flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics are available throughout the rest of the year. The clinics are open to the Lexington community and are being offered by the Lexington Public Schools.

Upcoming clinics will be on:

- November 8
- November 17
- November 22
- December 2
- 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.

Police Department Rolls out New Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Consistent with the Select Board's Green Fleet Policy, the Lexington Police Department has put two new hybrid vehicles on the road, with two more currently being outfitted and expected soon.

The 2022 Hybrid Ford Explorers replaced Dodge Chargers and serve as patrol vehicles, which are used 24/7 to provide services to the community.

The Police Department has also purchased their first fully electric vehicle that will be used by the School Resource Officer. They look forward to the reduced fuel use as a result of these new vehicles and are committed to the continued exploration of hybrid and electric vehicles in their fleet.

Lexington Living Landscapes: What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Trees

Wondering what you could be doing to keep your trees healthy? When to call an arborist, and how they can help? What to do if you’re concerned that a tree is threatening your house? Join us for a wide-ranging conversation with two experienced arborists, Stephen Vernon of Harrison McPhee and Greg Mosman of Barrett Tree Service East, to discuss what every homeowner should know about their trees.

We’ll save some time at the end for a period of audience Q&A. If you have trees on your property, or are thinking of planting one, this program is for you. 

Monday, November 14

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Virtual 

Register and find more information. 

Co-sponsored by the Lexington Tree Committee and Lexington Friends of Trees.

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.

For questions, contact the Office of Public Health at 781-698-4533.

School News

Staying connected to the Lexington Public Schools

School Superintendent Julie Hackett's most recent Superintendent's Report covers a number of topics that will keep you informed of what's happening in the Lexington Public Schools.

Topics include:

- Congratulations and Celebrations!

- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

- A New or Renovated Lexington High School

- A Pause on Elementary Start Time Adjustments

- Upcoming Events

JOBS

- Arborist

- Heavy Equipment Operator

- Engineering Assistant

- Municipal Account Assistant (PT)

- Director of Senior Services

- Temp. Public Health Nurse

- Facilities Engineer

- Recreation Supervisor NEW

- Residential Analyst/Inspector NEW

Visit LexingtonMA.gov/jobs for more information.