Setting the record straight on Diamond Middle School principal’s apology letter following antisemitism presentation

Viral posts on X, Fox News, and elsewhere turned the local incident into a national story — without essential context and factchecking. In reality, LPS responded to concerned families and stands behind combating antisemitism.

by Maggie Scales June 24, 2026June 25, 2026

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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

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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

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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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Lexington senior to represent Greece in European Baseball Championships

Aki Stamoulis, a rising LHS senior and first baseman, will represent the Greek national U-23 team in Valencia, Spain, this August.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Missing context on the Diamond Middle School apology letter

“Purporting to educate students about how to prevent antisemitism and be “upstanders,” TribeTalk instead gave a presentation conflating Jewish identity with support for the Israeli government–a conflation that only feeds antisemitism, as many mainstream Jewish organizations have warned. “

by Margaret Litvin June 24, 2026June 25, 2026

Letter to the editor: Fair wages essential to recruiting and retaining firefighters

“Since Lexington has fallen behind, recruitment is almost nonexistent, experienced firefighters are leaving, and staffing challenges are growing. We are reaching the point of a public safety crisis.”

by Rob Green, President, Lexington Firefighters Local 1491 June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Letter to the editor: Thinking about freedom and democracy on America’s 250th

“In this era of oligarchs and billionaires, it can be hard to hold tight to the American ideals of government by the people and for the people. But we can’t let those ideals fade. My hope is that we can use this holiday to jump-start a conversation about how we can work together to build…

by Carol Rose, Executive Director, ACLU of Massachusetts June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

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Community Announcement: Immigrant ‘Know Your Rights’ resources available

June 16, 2026June 18, 2026

Community Announcement: Join Select Board Member Joe Pato at my June Monthly Community Forum

June 15, 2026June 18, 2026

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Movie Listings

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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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New sketches of the future Lexington High School

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Eat & Drink In Lexington

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

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Local Government

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

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Local Government

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

May 5, 2026May 8, 2026

Local Government

Waste disposal at center of Town Meeting night seven

May 1, 2026June 3, 2026

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Education

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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