Education

What is the AI policy in Lexington Public Schools?

The short answer is, it’s the works.

by Maggie Scales September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

LHS Watch

Lexington breaks ground on a new high school building

The $660 million project — the largest in the town’s history — is expected to open in time for the 2029-2030 school year.

by Lauren Feeney September 15, 2026September 17, 2026

Policing

A three-year look at Lexington arrests

A LexObserver-BU journalism school review of three years of police arrest records found domestic violence driving a rise in assault charges — part of a broader picture of who gets arrested in town.

by Alex Ruane September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Local Government

Lexington committee votes to delay building a crematory at Westview Cemetery

Many Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain families have to travel out of state for end-of-life rituals. Opponents of a crematory in Lexington cited cost, health and environmental concerns.

Life in Lexington

Building more than strength at Get In Shape For Women

At Get In Shape For Women, the workouts may bring people through the door, but Caryl Dlugy built a community that kept them coming back.

Local Government

Lexington precincts throw block parties for National Neighborhood Day

“We build a more resilient community when neighbors know each other.”

Sports

Lexington girls cross country team faces a championship-season dilemma

Break a record at states, or head to nationals?

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Community Announcement: Rajarshi Mandal, 16, awarded $50,000 Davidson Fellowship

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

Community Announcement: Community Preservation Committee now accepting applications for FY 2028

September 22, 2026September 24, 2026

Community Announcement: Support Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Attend the Lexington Refugee Assistance Program (LexRAP) Annual Fundraiser Dinner.

September 21, 2026September 24, 2026

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An Evening With Psychic Patricia Griffin

National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope

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MassDEP visits Lexington High School site for walkthrough following wetlands appeal

LHS Watch

Eat & Drink In Lexington

Dunkin’ and Jimmy John’s now open on Marrett Road

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Local Government

Lexington leaders flag key topics ahead of FY28 budget talks

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Local Government

No-voters fall short, changes to trash bylaw stand

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.

June 3, 2026June 11, 2026

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Education

Racist, antisemitic graffiti found in LHS bathroom on first day of school

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Cary Library Foundation president debuts first novel in her 50s

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

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Lexington woman among missing in floods along Nepal-China border

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From his son’s diagnosis, a Lexington dad built a show about doing good

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