Lexington High School students stage anti-ICE walkout

More than 100 students marched out of school in the middle of the day on Monday to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

by Avia Liao March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Local Government

Town Manager Steve Bartha interviewing for job in Ipswich

Bartha has been Lexington’s town manager since the fall of 2024. Could he be leaving already?

by Maggie Scales March 5, 2026March 6, 2026

Local Elections 2026

Results of the 2026 local election

Lin Jensen and Bob Creech won Planning Board seats, Mona Roy will join the School Committee, and the current Select Board roster will live on for at least another year.

by Maggie Scales March 2, 2026March 5, 2026

LHS Watch

Over half of bathrooms at new Lexington High School will be gender-neutral

The town currently plans to implement 60 percent all-gender and 40 percent gendered restrooms. Most residents praised this decision at a recent School Committee meeting.

Sports

Lexington Women’s Track and Field team eyes nationals

After repeat MIAA Division 1 Championships, the team heads to the New Balance National Indoor Meet this week.

Life in Lexington

Lexington Chamber of Commerce moves fundraiser location due to ICE ties

The Chamber’s board listened to residents’ concerns about having the town fundraiser at Café Escadrille and pivoted to the Inn at Hastings Park.

Life in Lexington

Cary library closed weekdays through March 20

While staff works to ready Cary Library’s renovated lower level, Lexington residents can use other local libraries including nearby Belmont’s brand new library, which opened in January.

Sports

Lexington synchronized skaters head to nationals

The 2026 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships run from March 4 to March 7 in Salt Lake City. Six teams from Lexington will compete.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Let’s support young people running for office

“I hope the outstanding young women and men of Lexington do not get discouraged and continue running for local office, regardless their race and economic backgrounds.”

by Mabel Amar March 14, 2026March 14, 2026

Letter to the editor: Local Scout’s commitment to inclusivity

After Scouting America agreed to policy changes under pressure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, local leaders re-affirm their commitment to all youth regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, and physical and mental ability.

by Local Scout Leaders March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Letter to the editor: In praise of LHS Track and Field

“Lexington High School is commonly known for its high-achieving educational standard, but academics aren’t the only thing LHS excels at. In recent years, both the boys’ and girls’ track and field programs have soared to new heights”

by Arjun Raha March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Letter to the editor: How to increase voter turnout and encourage more people to run for office

“Of the 23,586 voters in town, 3,883, or 16 percent, voted in this year’s town election.”

by Dinesh Patel March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

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Police blotter

Police Blotter: Gas-powered leaf blowers prohibited for all residents effective March 15

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Real Estate Listings Week of March 13, 2026

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Community Announcement: New Season, New Classes at Munroe!

Movie Listings

“Turner & Constable”

“Suburban Fury” screening followed by Q&A with the Director Devor Robinson

State & National Politics

Jeffrey Epstein made 20 documented trips via Hanscom Field

State & National Politics

LHS Watch

New school, old question: Where should LHS students park? And should they be driving to school in the first place?

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

LHS Watch

A decisive “Yes” for Lexington: Residents pass LHS debt exclusion in pivotal vote Monday

December 8, 2025December 10, 2025

LHS Watch

From “It’s kind of falling apart” to “who the hell’s going to pay my new taxes?”: Lexington voters on the LHS building project

December 4, 2025December 5, 2025

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Eat & Drink In Lexington

Food Pantry sees one of its busiest days ever

Eat and Drink in Lexington

Local Government

Affordability and sustainability are on Town Meeting’s warrant this year

Local Government

Education

Sports

Resolution Run to Kick Cancer hits the streets again

Sports

Life in Lexington

‘Better Together’: Lunar New Year Gala welcomes Year of the Horse

Life in Lexington

Economy

What’s on the town’s economic agenda for 2026?

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

Economy

Still looking for stocking stuffers? Something for the seventh night of Hanukkah? Here’s where to find the best small local gifts.

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Life in Lexington

Your local holiday gift list (no shipping required)

November 20, 2025November 21, 2025

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VO250 ceremony shines light on volunteerism in Lexington

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