Lexington projects $4.7M deficit in FY27 as healthcare costs surge; school layoffs planned
The proposed budget also includes a smaller pay increase than what educators are bargaining for.
New SUVs delivered to Mass. ICE office. Locals worry escalated ICE activity could come.
It’s unclear what the vehicles will be used for. Stickers on windshields indicate they’re for work purposes and have customized features.
Judge lets Lexington parent pull child from lessons with LGBTQ-inclusive material amid lawsuit
The parent is suing the district for delaying his opt-out request. He asked that his child be excluded from health class, lessons normalizing LGBTQ+ relationships, DEI lessons, and other material that contradicts his religious beliefs.
A guide to running and voting in Lexington’s 2026 local election
Several deadlines are approaching for people who wish to run for local office and those who plan to vote. The first deadline is Jan. 5 for incumbents running for Town Meeting.
What’s next for Lexington’s waste?
The town is rethinking waste management — to protect both the environment and the municipal budget.
In Photos: Protesters line Mass. Ave. in Lexington Center in wake of ICE shooting in Minneapolis
The demonstration was part of a wave of protests across the country on Saturday.
Local teen, Kayleigh McCormack, missing since Jan. 5
Call (781) 862-1212 if you have information on McCormack’s whereabouts.
A guide to running and voting in Lexington’s 2026 local election
Several deadlines are approaching for people who wish to run for local office and those who plan to vote. The first deadline is Jan. 5 for incumbents running for Town Meeting.
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