Water, flour, salt, time, and a prayer — at Prep Neighborhood Kitchen, that’s what’s in the pizza dough

At Prep Neighborhood Kitchen, eating locally means house-milled grain, herbs picked that morning and no Brussels sprouts until the season says so.

by Tracy Kim Horn October 9, 2026October 9, 2026

LHS Watch

MassDEP gives Lexington green light to build new high school as planned

The order came after a group of 12 residents filed an appeal out of concern for the wetlands on the property. The delay added $1M to $2M to the project cost.

by Maggie Scales October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

Housing & Zoning

Lexington’s first MBTA Communities Act development opens

The Lex Residences, a 32-unit condo complex, sold mostly to older couples looking to downsize.

by Maggie Scales October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

State & National Politics

Smaller lots, cheaper homes? Lexington weighs Ballot Question 7

Housing advocates say the measure would ease the state’s housing crunch. Critics say it takes zoning away from towns and won’t deliver starter homes in Lexington.

Sports

At Lexington Pickleball Club’s first tournament, the socializing was part of the game

The club’s Dink Classic drew 90 players, who said they come for the competition and stay for the friendships.

Local Government

‘The wrong solution to the right problem’: Why a committee said no to a Westview crematory

A Lexington committee majority says a crematory at Westview Cemetery would cost far more than it earns. Two members dissented in a minority report.

Education

A reckoning on social media addiction came late for many kids. Will AI safety be different?

AI companies are adopting safeguards social media took years to roll out. Advocates say kids can’t wait that long again.

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- 4:30 p.m. · School Administration Building School Committee Finance Subcommittee Meeting
- 6 p.m. · HYBRID + Remote School Committee HYBRID Meeting - October 13, 2026 - REVISED AGENDA 10/9/2026 12:10 PM
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- Noon · Remote School Building Committee - Financial Oversight Subcommittee Meeting

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