No-voters fall short, changes to trash bylaw stand

More Lexington residents voted no than yes in Tuesday’s special election, but opponents couldn’t reach the 20 percent of registered voters needed to reverse Town Meeting’s vote.

by Maggie Scales June 16, 2026June 17, 2026

Local Government

Arlington cut waste by 16 percent with automated bins. Lexington residents will soon vote on a step towards a similar program.

Lexington residents are slated to vote on a piece of the town’s new waste removal plan during a special election June 16. Here’s what you need to know.

by Maggie Scales June 3, 2026June 11, 2026

Local Government

Residents secure referendum on charge for excess trash, setting June 16 town-wide vote

Article 31 suggests charging residents extra for excess waste. Town Meeting passed it last month, but opponents argue it was premature and works against affordability efforts.

by Maggie Scales May 14, 2026May 20, 2026

Life in Lexington

What is civic health, and how can we cultivate it?

Our social fabric has been stretched thin by the pandemic, social media, political divisiveness, and most recently the rise of artificial intelligence. An upcoming Lexington Lyceum discussion will focus on what we can do to bring our community together.

LHS Watch

Tracking the spending on Lexington’s new high school

A new online dashboard breaks down the LHS building project budget in real time.

Education

After 42 state titles, Diamond Middle School Coach Emmett O’Brien is stepping off the track

O’Brien brings together around 250 participants each season for one of Lexington’s only no-cut sports.

Local Government

Lexington leaders flag key topics ahead of FY28 budget talks

Members hope to avoid a schism at 2027 Town Meeting; the School Committee, school staff, and teachers aim to make their voices heard.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: A better path forward for Massachusetts retirees

“Where I believe the current debate falls short is that it treats pension funding and retiree healthcare funding as separate issues. Municipalities have one group of retirees and one pool of taxpayer resources. Pension and OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) obligations should therefore be evaluated holistically.”

by David Kornwitz June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Letter to the editor: A Diamond Middle School student’s story of censorship

“Because our world today is scary. Because hate speech is on the rise in my school and we are facing a government that is eerily similar to what happened to Irene. And if I give in, if I stop wearing my shirt quietly, I am letting history play out again. I would be letting down…

by Teagan Murtagh June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Letter to the editor: Praise for Lexington Building Commissioner

“It is clear that Mr. Kelly is dedicated to serving his constituents and helping them succeed. In a field that governs matters of health and safety — sometimes literally life and limb — he approaches the work with a professionalism, calm demeanor, and genuine willingness to help that I deeply admire.”

by David Supple June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Letter to the editor: Reduce waste and support environmental justice with Article 31

“Both the town and a group of volunteers have worked incredibly hard to create a plan that aims to reduce our trash output and keep the fast-rising costs of trash hauling from becoming a burden on residents. Two years of further work, discussion and multiple community meetings led to the recent approval of Article 31…

by Stephanie Repaci June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

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Police Blotter: Lock your car doors, and lock up your bikes!

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Real Estate Listings Week of June 19, 2026

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Community Announcement: Illuminate Heritage lights up Lexington with projection mapping, art, and stories of local heroes

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State & National Politics

Mass. voters might face 11 ballot questions this fall. Here’s where each measure stands.

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LHS Watch

New sketches of the future Lexington High School

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Commune, a new all-day cafe, coming to Lexington Center

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Lexington police to get EV chargers after Town Meeting’s last session

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Lexington Public School’s layoff count falls to 11 after rehiring

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World Cup watch party coming to Lexington Center

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Lexington’s Munroe Center could get new outdoor stage. Neighbors aren’t happy.

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Wales Copy Shop prepares to close after 47 years in Lexington Center

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Controversial private jet expansion proposal at Hanscom faces setbacks as developers look to move project ahead

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