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September 6 State Primary Election Results
The Massachusetts State Primary was held on Tuesday, September 6, and final election results are available on our website.
View the final election results.
Expect Traffic Delays in Lexington Center in the Coming Weeks
Curb-to-curb milling of Mass. Ave. in Lexington Center will be complete by the week of September 12. This process leaves a coarse surface for traffic to travel on. Please drive with additional caution in the area.
Utility structures will be raised above the grade of the milled surface in order to meet the final pavement surface, which is scheduled for the week of September 19. There are dozens of structures within the project limits, so please use caution when driving through the downtown in this interim phase. If hit at high speed, structures can cause damage to your vehicle.
Final paving of the area is tentatively scheduled for the week of September 26.
All of these dates are weather dependent, and we will update you as things change.
For more information, visit LexingtonMA.gov/CenterStreetscape
Parker Meadow Soft Opening September 12
Trails at Parker Meadow (along Revere Street) will be open again soon after undergoing trail improvements! During the week of September 12, there will be a soft opening of the trail, with a grand opening in October.
Work remaining include installation of native plantings in areas of disturbance, installation of a wayside interpretive panel on the viewing platform near the pond, and the installation of a story walk in collaboration with Cary Library.
Please be mindful of proper trail etiquette: Bikes yield to all other users. All dogs must be leashed.
Parking in Edison Lot in Lexington Center
Due to the construction at the Police Department, parking for Town employees at the Town Office Building will be reduced. As a result, the parking spots directly behind the NSTAR Building at the Edison Parking Lot (along Edison Way) will be designated for Town employees.
Proper signage will be posted.
Medical Waste Disposal Event on September 14
The Lexington Board of Health and Department of Public Works will be holding a medical waste disposal event:
Wednesday, September 14
5:00 - 7:00 PM
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.
Mindful Walk and Sit, Willard’s Woods on September 17
Join the Citizens for Lexington Conservation for the first fall walk of the season.
Saturday September 17, 9:00-10:30 am
Meet at the rear Diamond Middle School parking lot off Hancock St.
This walk combines a mindful meander with a meditative sit-spot in Willards Woods. With nearly 3 miles of trails, Willard’s Woods provides an opportunity to explore a variety of areas, including a former farm pond and a peaceful pine grove. After a brief introduction to mindfulness and mindful breathing, we will proceed slowly along the northern section of the property and will stop at a suitable spot for a 10-to-15-minute quiet meditation.
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather along with sturdy footwear. Foam blocks will be provided for sitting. More than light rain will cancel. Limit 10; registration is required. Email walk leader to register.
Walk Leader: Barbara Tarrh
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 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
- Per Diem Crossing Guard Assistant
- Arborist
- Administrative Assistant (Finance/CPC)
- Administrative Assistant (Human Resources)
- Substitute Municipal Assistant
- Regional Tobacco Control Inspector
- Administrative Assistant (Part-time, IT Dept.)
- Manager of Youth and Family Services
- Municipal Account Assistant (PT)
Visit LexingtonMA.gov/jobs for more information.
