Re-Designed Town Website Now Live!

We’re excited to announce that the newly re-designed LexingtonMA.gov is now live!

Our website is the hub of all information for the Town of Lexington, and the new design features improved navigation, functionality, and accessibility.

Once the new website launches, questions or comments can be emailed to the Town's Webmaster.  

Once you've had a chance to check out the new website, we'd love to hear your feedback. We've created a special form just for your feedback.

Select Board Seeks Resident to Serve on LHS School Building Committee

The Select Board is seeking a Lexington resident to serve on the School Building Committee for the anticipated Lexington High School building project.

The formation of a School Building Committee is a requirement under Mass. General Law when applying for funding from the Mass. School Building Authority (MSBA).

The deadline for submission is Friday, July 15 at 12:00 PM.

Qualifications

Applicants must be a resident of Lexington.

Preferred qualifications include:

-Background in architecture, engineering, and/or construction is considered beneficial

Time Commitment

The Committee will begin meeting by the fall of 2022 and will meet through the end of construction, anticipated to be 2028. 

Meeting dates/times will be set based the Committee’s availability, but will meet on a regular basis for several years.

Application

Interested applicants can fill out the application form and return by email, or by mail/in-person at:

Select Board Office

1625 Mass. Ave.

Lexington, MA 02420

The deadline for submission is Friday, July 15 at 12:00 PM.

Go Green, Bike Smart; Upcoming Bike Events

Leave the car at home! Gain confidence and learn bike safety tips with these upcoming events.

Saturday, July 9

Family Friendly Group Bike Ride - Register

10AM-11:30AM

Saturday, July 16

Smart Cycling Teens (Ages 13-15) - Register

1PM-4:30PM

Saturday, July 23

Smart Cycling for Youth (11+) & Parents/Guardians - Register

1PM-4:30PM

Saturday, August 20

Smart Cycling (Adults 16+) - Register

1PM-4:30PM

2022-23 Trash/Recycling Flyer Sent to Homes; Available Online

The Environmental Services Division recently sent out their 2021-22 trash and recycling flyer to each home in Lexington.

The flyer has information on when trash/recycling collection will be delayed, composting, textile recycling, and more.

You can view the flyer online as well.

MassDOT Public Meeting on Future of Rt. 128/I-95 Corridor

Do you travel in or through Newton, Weston, Waltham, Lincoln, or Lexington? Join the second public meeting for the Route 128/I95 Land Use and Transportation study.

Register here

At this meeting, the study team will provide updates on the project and discuss the Future Conditions and Alternatives Development tasks. This work will inform the development of land use and transportation infrastructure, as well as policy enhancements to improve mobility in and through the study area.

View the project website

Help Plan the Future of Lexington's Open Space & Recreation Areas; Public Meeting July 12

Help plan the future of Lexington's open space and recreation areas. Lexington is updating it's 2015 Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP).

Tuesday, July 12 at 7:00 PM

via Zoom

As we embark on the update, we invite you to join the planning process and share your thoughts:

-As a resident of Lexington, what is your vision for open spaces and recreation areas in town?

-What do you like about the open space and recreational opportunities in Lexington?

What are the current and future needs for open space and recreation?

COVID-19 Data; Test Kits Available at Town Buildings; Test Kit Expiration Dates Extended

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.

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

Test Kit Expiration Date Extended

The Food and Drug Administration has granted a three-month shelf life extension for the iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test, which extended the shelf-life of all iHealth tests with expiration dates on or before 2022-09-29 (YYYY-MM-DD) from 6 months to 9 months. Check the expiration date here if you have an iHealth rapid test kit.

Jobs

-Crossing Guard

-Arborist

-Heavy Equipment Operator

-Custodian

-Administrative Assistant (FT)

-Administrative Assistant (PT)

-Public Safety Dispatcher

-Management Analyst

-Library Technician (PT)

-Substitute Municipal Assistant

-Regional Tobacco Control Inspector 

Visit LexingtonMA.gov/jobs for more information.

Spring 2022 Community Report

School Superintendent Dr. Julie Hackett has published the Spring 2022 Community Report. The report is published annually to highlight the accomplishments, innovations, and plans for the Lexington Public Schools (LPS).

This year's report is organized around LPS's four current goals:

-Address and narrow equity gaps

-Redefine success

-Cultivate student agency

-Plan and innovate for sustainable change

Read the full report to learn more