Coffee and Conversation with Police Chief Michael McLean on Feb. 3
We welcome you to join us for the first, quarterly, coffee and conversation with Police Chief Michael McLean and his team. It’s a great opportunity to meet with our Lexington police force to learn more about them and the many programs they oversee that keep our community safe.
Coffee and conversation will take place at the Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, on Friday, February 3rd from 10 – 11am.
Please RSVP via this online form. For more information please contact Chief Equity Officer Hemali Shah or 781-698-4635
Upcoming Vaccine Clinics
The Lexington Public Schools will be hosting vaccination clinics at least once a month through through June 2023. Get vaccinations for COVID and Flu, as well as "catch up" vaccinations - TDAP, MMR or Meningitis.
These clinics are available to anyone in the Lexington community.
These clinics will be held at the Lexington Public Schools Central Administration Office, 146 Maple Street (enter via Lowell St.)
Clinics in January and February:
- Friday, January 27 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Friday, February 10 - 9: 00 AM to 5:00 PM
Visit our website for more information, including registration information, future dates, and frequently asked questions.
Safe Schools: An Ally's Guide for Reducing Homophobia & Transphobia, Event on Feb. 6
Join the Lexington High School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) & School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for a presentation on Reducing Homophobia & Transphobia.
Presented by the Greater Boston Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), whose mission is to provide support for families with LGBTQ youth.
During this 90-minute presentation, the panel will share their personal experiences, talk about what is and isn’t helpful and discuss easy ways we all can help.
Monday, Feb. 6 from 7 until 9 PM
This forum will be virtual, with a brief SHAC business meeting 7:00-7:15 PM followed by the presentation.
The forum contents are suitable for all K-12 parents, educators, students, and community members.
Help Plan for Lexington's Open Spaces and Recreation Areas: Share Your Feedback by Jan. 30
The Town is updating its plan for open spaces and recreational areas and wants community input. The Conservation Division and Recreation & Community Programs Department are leading the effort and encourage residents to share their ideas and opinions on how these spaces should be used and maintained in the future.
This is an opportunity for residents to have a say in the future of our community's open spaces and recreation areas.
View the Open Space and Recreation Plan (Draft) PDF (also viewable in a flipbook version)
Open Space and Recreation Plan (Draft) Appendix PDF
Submit your comments on the draft report by Monday, January 30 via our public feedback form.
Find out more about the draft OSRP on our website.
You can also email the Conservation Division, or call 781-698-4531.
Planning Board Proposing Zoning for Multi-Family Housing & Mixed-Use; Public Hearing on Feb. 1
After a successful housing workshop last October, the Planning Board has hosted nine public work sessions/presentations to develop a zoning proposal for multi-family housing to comply with a new state law.
The Planning Board will present their zoning proposal at a public hearing on Wednesday, February 1 at 6:00 pm on Zoom.
Subscribe to Planning Board's email list to be notified about upcoming meetings.
The Board’s zoning proposal is for a new Village Overlay District that will permit multi-family housing and some mixed use in the following areas:
- East Lexington along Massachusetts Avenue
- Bedford Street/Worthen Road
- Bedford Street/Reed Street
- Marrett Road/Waltham Street
- Marrett Road/Spring Street
- Concord Avenue/Waltham Street
- Lexington Center
- Bedford Street/Hartwell Avenue
- Hartwell Avenue
- Maguire Road
A zoning overlay district provides additional zoning opportunities for properties in the overlay district. No specific development projects are proposed.
For more information including the zoning proposal please visit LexingtonMA.gov/MBTAZoning.
The Planning Board’s zoning proposal will be brought forward to Annual Town Meeting, which begins on March 20, 2023.
Local Business / Non-Profit Recovery Grant Program
The Town of Lexington is offering a grant program to local businesses and non-profit organizations that have been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. The Select Board has authorized $500,000 through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to be available to the Lexington business community.
We are now accepting applications for the second round of ARPA Small Business and Non-Profit Grants.
- Businesses that have not yet received a grant are eligible for up to $25,000.
- Businesses that have already been awarded a grant can apply for up to $15,000.
- Non-Profit Businesses can apply up to $10,000 for both first-time applicants and those who have already received an award.
To learn about eligible use of funds, eligibility criteria, how to apply, and more, visit our website.
Town Officials Celebrate Groundbreaking of the New Lexington Police Headquarters
Elected/appointed officials, Town staff, and the Town's consultants joined on January 19 for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of the new Lexington Police Headquarters.
If you're driving past the construction on Mass. Ave., you'll see quite a bit of progress has been made. The new building is anticipated to be finished by mid-2024.
To learn more about this project, visit LexingtonMA.gov/PoliceStation.
Winter Birding, Dunback Meadow on Jan. 21
Saturday January 21, 8-10:00 AM
During this quiet time at Dunback Meadow, there is the possibility of viewing unusual birds, such as owls (Great Horned Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, and Barred Owl), Common Redpolls and Rough-legged Hawks. Our residents – Black-capped Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, Downy Woodpeckers and Blue Jays – will be there as well. Wear boots if there is deep snow, as walking can be difficult. Beginners and children are welcome. Rain or snow will cancel. Meet at the entrance on Allen St. Cosponsored with Brookline Bird Club.
Leader: Bobbie Hodson, robertahodson@comcast.net, 781-861-9421
FREE 15-Week Adult Career Programs in January
Register now for FREE adult career programs that begin in January at Minuteman Technical Institute in Lexington:
- Carpentry
- CNC Machine Operator
- Facilities Management
- Plumbing (Tier 1)
- Welding
These programs are FREE for anyone who earns less than $63,900 gross annually in Middlesex County due to support from the Mass. Workforce Skills Cabinet. MTI is an excellent opportunity for anyone over 18 interested in pursuing a career trade, including recent high school graduates.
Details at minutemanti.org or call 781-861-7151.
COVID-19 Data; New Test Kits Available at Town Buildings; Old Test Kit Expiring Soon
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 the State’s COVID-19 dashboard
Test Kits Available
Free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits are available at Town buildings across Lexington. Town buildings received a new shipment of tests that expire in August 2023. Old test kits that were picked up prior to mid-January 2023 are set to expire on January 26, 2023. Be sure to check the date on your test kit before using.
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.
- Municipal Account Assistant (PT)
- Sr. Economic Development CoordinatorNEW
Visit LexingtonMA.gov/jobs for more information.
