new and noteworthy
Lexington Police Log: Check fraud, car break-ins
The following incidents, selected from the Lexington Police Department logs, occurred during the week prior to Jan. 31, 2023.
community submissions
Community Announcement: MEPA site visit and Zoom session for development at Hanscom Field
The Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office (MEPA) will conduct both in person and remote (via Zoom) site visits to inform the general public — especially residents of Lexington, Bedford, Concord and Lincoln — regarding extensive proposed corporate hangar complex at Hanscom’s North Airfield. The public is welcome to participate in either or both of the sessions.…
Community Announcement: Lexington’s Maya Salafia in Concert at Faneuil Hall
Join LHS junior Maya Salafia on Sunday, Feb. 19, 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Faneuil Hall Marketplace’s Rotunda for a solo show that promises to delight!
Community Announcement: Pilgrim and Hancock Churches Announce Mardi Gras Celebration
Pilgrim Church and Hancock Church will host a lively Mardi Gras Service on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 5:00 p.m. at Hancock (1912 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington) in Clark Hall.
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recent news
At Tuesday’s School Committee meeting and public hearing, educators continue to advocate for changes to proposed FY24 budget
obituaries
Obituary: Arthur Katz
Arthur Katz of Lexington was born on May 5, 1925 into one of the only two Jewish families in Glastonbury, Conn., a small town outside Hartford.
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Letter to the Editor: My recent encounter with social bias in Concord, MA
Exactly one week before MLK Jr. Day, fifty-five years after Dr. King gave his life so that we might get there one day, I was confronted with painful evidence that while we’ve made movement in the right direction, we are far from truly understanding and uprooting social bias.
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Volunteers Wanted!
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.
Pandemic Learning in Lexington
Pandemic Learning in Lexington, Part 3 — Expert Advice on Supporting Students
In Part 2 of this series, we heard about some of the strategies LPS is applying to support students socioemotionally…
Pandemic Learning in Lexington, Part 2 — How LPS is Addressing Students’ Challenges
In Part 1 of our series, Pandemic Learning in Lexington, we explored some of the socio-emotional, academic and mental health…
Pandemic Learning in Lexington, Part 1 — Understanding Impacts on Students and Families
What are the socio-emotional, academic and mental health needs of LPS students right now, and how have they fluctuated throughout…