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Be a Part of the Process; Serve on a Town Committee
The Select Board and Town Manager are looking to fill vacancies on a number of Town committees.

Serving on a committee is a great way to:

Meet your neighbors
Share your expertise
Get involved in the community
Help make important decisions for Lexington

With so many committees to pick from, there is bound to be one that fits your interests! The community benefits from a diverse set of perspectives, so all are encouraged to apply.

Committees focus on topics ranging from housing, to sustainability, to economic development, and much MUCH more!

The application deadline is Friday, October 21.

See the full list of committee vacancies

Energy Prices are on the Rise. Lock in Stable Electricity Prices with Lexington's Community Choice Program

The news is abuzz with talk of rising energy prices. National Grid just announced a price spike that will cause a 64% increase in the average energy bill. Eversource won't announce its new prices until January, but they are not immune to the market forces that caused National Grid's spike. 

Luckily, in Lexington, we have a Community Choice electricity program that delivers stable prices that are guaranteed through December 2023. Compare the Town's program prices to Eversource's Basic Service price of 17.871 cents/kWh. Not only are all the Community Choice program prices currently less than the Eversource price, but it also offers options with more renewable energy.

Since its launch in 2017, the program has saved Lexington residents over $5 million and is expected to save an additional $5 million just next year. To make sure you are enrolled in the program, confirm the electricity supplier on your electricity bill is listed as Constellation New Energy. If not, visit the program website to enroll today. You can leave the program at any time with no cancelation fees.

Savings Disclaimer: Eversource's prices will change in the future, and their future prices are unknown. As a result, future savings compared with Eversource's price cannot be guaranteed.

Trash Delay; Town Offices Closed Oct. 10 for Columbus Day
In observance of Columbus Day, the following building closures and service delays will be in place on Monday, October 10:

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

Curbside trash/recycling collection will be on a 1 day delay. If your normal collection day is Monday, it will be Tuesday, etc. If your normal day is Friday, it will be Saturday

Cary Library will be closed

The Community Center will be closed

Discovery Day in Lexington Center, Road Closure in Place on Oct. 8
Discovery Day in Lexington Center will take place this Saturday, October 8 from 10 AM until 3 PM.

Support local businesses and organizations for a day of food, fun, and community!

NOTE: Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington Center will be closed to vehicles between Meriam Street and Waltham Street from 6 AM until 5 PM Saturday, October 8.

Ribbon Cutting for Parker Meadow Trail Improvements October 15

The public is invited to attend the grand opening of the first Universally Accessible (UA) trail constructed on Lexington's Conservation Areas.

October 15 from 3-4 PM

If you are able, please park on Ledgelawn Avenue or arrive via the Minuteman Bikeway or connecting ACROSS Lexington trails.

About the Trail

The newly constructed trail is located on Parker Meadow Conservation Area, a 17-acre conservation parcel located just outside Lexington Center with access from the Minuteman Bikeway featuring a pleasant mixture of forest, field, wetland, and a picturesque wildlife pond.

The constructed trail boasts proximity and connection to the Minuteman Bikeway, 1697ft of accessible trails over pervious surfaces and boardwalks, parking area improvements including 4 parking spaces, 1 of which is handicapped accessible, and installation of a viewing platform overlooking the pond. Some final touches are still pending including installation of an interpretive panel and installation of a story walk.

Read more about this project on our website.

Join us for the Fourth Annual Harvest Fest on Oct. 15!
Join us for the fourth annual Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 15 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road!

Bring your kids, grandkids, friends, or your neighbors. This event is sensory-friendly, multi-generational, and fun for the whole family!

Entry is $5 per person, with a cap of $20 per family (families of 4+). Seniors ages 65+ will receive free admission. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register here.

Activities include a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, inflatable slide, DJ, fried dough truck, cider/coffee, and fun games!

Thank you to our sponsors: Artis, Beth Sager Group, Home Instead, Fusion Academy, Wilson Farm, First Lash, CAAL, Penguin Coding School, Bina Farm and Munroe Center for the Arts!

Results of 2022 Town Wide Survey to be Presented at Upcoming Public Meetings
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 three upcoming public meetings:

Oct. 17, 6:30pm: Joint meeting of the Select Board, Planning Board, and School Committee via virtual format (agenda to be posted on our calendar by Oct.13)
Nov. 4, 9:30am: Lexington Community Center
Nov. 15, 7:30pm: Diamond Middle School

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 these dates with friends, family, and neighbors!

Upcoming Nature Walks, Events
Fall 2022 Lexpress Walk Series #1
Tuesday October 11, 10 am-12 noon

Let Lexpress continue to expand Lexington’s walking opportunities without relying on your car. This 2.5+ mile/2-hour walk will traverse parts of 3 Lexington conservation areas, including Dunback Meadow, Cotton Farm and Upper Vine Brook before joining the Minuteman Bikeway.

Meet your guide, Keith Ohmart, in time to board the 10 am Lexpress A2 bus in front of either Crafty Yankee or Cary Library, depending on construction activity in Lexington Center. We will return to Lexington Center on foot at the end of our walk. Steady rain cancels. Registration is required. To register, visit our website or call the Community Center at 781-698-4840.

Leader: Keith Ohmart via email, 781-862-6216

Medical Waste Disposal Event on October 15
The Lexington Board of Health and Department of Public Works will be holding a medical waste disposal event:

Saturday, October 15

9:00 AM to Noon

Town Office Building

1625 Massachusetts Ave.

Rear parking lot - due to Police Station construction, you must enter from Fletcher Avenue

Lexington residents only (ID required)
No business or commercial waste
No narcotics or Schedule IV drugs

You can bring:

Sharps, needles, syringes, in secured sturdy containers such as red sharp container, detergent bottle, coffee can
Expired or unwanted medications (remove prescription labels)

Find out more about medical waste disposal

For questions, call 781-698-4503.

Flu Shots Available for Residents 60+ on Oct. 12
Online pre-registration is required, and Town staff will be available to assist if you have difficulty with the registration process.

Wednesday, October 12

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Health Fair at Scottish Masonic Hall, 33 Marrett Road

Register for the October 12 clinic

When registering, you will first encounter a screen that will allow you to select different types of adult vaccines (COVID, shingles, Hep B). You must select the flu vaccine option (we are not offering the other options). See a sample of the registration screen.

If you have difficulty registering, contact the Human Services Department at 781-698-4840 for assistance.

These clinics will have limited Fluzone High Dose, which is licensed for use for those 65 years and older, and offers enhanced protection from flu.

The Health Office plans to hold additional flu clinics, which will be announced when details are finalized.

As always, flu vaccine is available at doctor’s offices, walk-in clinics and commercial pharmacies.

Give Your Feedback on Proposed Conservation Regulations at Parker Meadow by Oct. 31
The Conservation Commission is considering updating their Conservation Land Use Regulations to include new regulations on the UA trail segments at the newly-constructed UA trail at Parker Meadow.

All dogs must be leashed
All bikes must yield to other users

Before adopting these proposed changes to the Conservation Land Use Regulations, the Conservation Commission would like to ask for the public’s feedback regarding these changes.

Please fill out this online form by October 31.

The newly-constructed trail is the first UA loop trail located on Lexington’s Conservation Land. UA trails aim to provide access to all trail users and often provide access for people with varying physical, mental, visual, and/ or auditory abilities. With the purpose of a UA trail in mind,

Hartwell Ave. Draft Transportation Management Plan Recommendations; October 12 Meeting of the Planning Board
At their October 12 meeting, the Planning Board will be presented draft recommendations to update the Hartwell Area Transportation Management Overlay District (TMO-1) Plan.

October 12 at 6:00 PM

Via Zoom

View the agenda

To see the presentation, visit our website and go to "meeting packets".

The plan aims to facilitate an effective multi-modal transportation network by improving traffic management that enhances safety and mobility for all users.

Feedback from the public is encouraged.

Once the plan is finalized, the Planning Board will vote and adopt the plan at a future meeting.

Senior Wellness Fair October 12

Join us at the upcoming Senior Wellness Fair for:

Booths by community health and wellness organizations
raffles
healthy snacks
complimentary to-go box lunches

Wednesday, October 12, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library

33 Marrett Rd. (same driveway as the Community Center)

Questions? Call 781-372-0276

Transportation

Lexpress stops at the Lexington Community Center, next to the Masonic Museum, every 30 minutes.

Contact the Lexington Town Transportation Office at 781-861-1210 for schedules. Ample onsite parking, too!

Sponsor

The Senior Wellness Fair is made possible through a generous grant from the Dana Home Foundation. The Dana Home Foundation is dedicated to providing for the care, comfort and wellbeing of senior citizens, with a special emphasis on serving, directly or indirectly, the needs of those who reside in or have connections to the Town of Lexington.

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.

Jobs

Custodian

Arborist

Heavy Equipment Operator

Engineering Assistant

Manager of Youth and Family Services

Retirement Administrator

Municipal Account Assistant (PT)

Department Assistant 

Director of Senior Services NEW

Visit LexingtonMA.gov/jobs for more information.