Lexington weighs closing one elementary school as student numbers drop
Superintendent Julie Hackett stressed that no school closures are currently planned. But if enrollment continues to drop and the district decides to close a school, Bowman or Bridge are the likely candidates.
Lexington budget vote further postponed after “confusing” School Committee memo
Another night of Town Meeting passes with no vote on the budget or consent agenda, but reps. cast votes on Community Preservation Act items.
Lexington Town Meeting adjourns first night of annual session without a vote cast
Town Meeting tabled voting on the FY27 budget after a member proposed allocating more money to save teachers from cuts. Some argue her plan is fiscally irresponsible.
Affordability and sustainability are on Town Meeting’s warrant this year
Many of the motions aim to relieve residents of rising living costs. Here are some notable Articles your precinct representatives will vote on.
Speed cushions could come to Walnut Street after night three of Town Meeting
Members debated whether to install humps, cushions, medians, or nil. They also passed several motions on capital projects and equipment, but not without worry over town finances.
Handwritten archives, transcribed by hand — not AI
Volunteers are working to transcribe about a million pages of century-old, handwritten town records to make them searchable online.
Changes to AP sciences at LHS
Students will now have to take introductory versions of biology and chemistry before taking AP versions of those classes, among other changes.
Longtime LexMedia employee promoted to Executive Director
Terry Samaras has worked at the station for 15 years. He’s excited to honor LexMedia’s cable roots and continue to grow its online presence as its new leader.
Diamond Middle School students escape bus fire
No students were hurt, but one staff member was treated for smoke inhalation.
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