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Growing concerns over tree bylaw
Advocates say that the rules meant to protect Lexington’s trees aren’t strong enough, that developers can find ways around them, and allege that the town is not adequately enforcing the existing bylaw.
A Lexington mid-century modern home gets a remake for aesthetics and accessibility on the next season of This Old House
The family is remodeling their home to make it accessible for their son, Caffrey, who was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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Minuteman superintendent resigns
The embattled superintendent of Minuteman High School is resigning, ending more than a year of tumult at the award-winning technical and vocational high school.
Two poems to mark the transition from summer to fall
Beverly and Tashlich, by our nature contributor Elsa Lichman
Lexington High School Jazz Combo kicks off 40th anniversary season
Upcoming public performances include Lexington’s Porchfest and Boston’s Jazz Along the Charles
Here’s what you need to know about Lexington’s green electricity buying program
If you live in Lexington, you may not even realize that your electricity most likely comes from solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources. Through the town’s Community Choice Program, residents are, by default, enrolled in a 100% green energy program, which they can opt out of if they choose.
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Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor: Resignation statement from the Minuteman Superintendent-Director
Dr. Kathleen Dawson says an investigation concluded there was no evidence of sexual harassment on her part, but she resigned “in the interests of moving forward professionally and personally” and “to facilitate Minuteman’s important mission.”
Letter to the Editor: What are the desired learning outcomes for the new high school?
“As they say in design, ‘form follows function’—meaning that a building should be in service of its purpose.”
Letter to the Editor: Continued confusion over Serious Talks curriculum
“In order to avoid any further division in the community, what we really need from our school administration is to focus on bringing everyone on board by being open and transparent with parents about the curriculum.”
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LexBudget
We are excited to announce the beta launch of lexbudget.org, an interactive tool designed to encourage transparent, participatory, and collaborative government in Lexington.
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What’s happening at 69 Pleasant Street?
Anyone who has passed by Wilson Farm in the past few months has surely noticed the old, white Greek Revival standing high on a hill, which seems to have appeared…
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As we’re building our organization, we’re in desperate need of volunteers! All ages are welcome — for students, academic and community service credit available where appropriate.