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Family of Lexington resident fatally shot by police files wrongful death suit
The family of Brendan Reilly, a local resident who suffered from mental health problems and was fatally shot by a Lexington police officer in Feb. 2022, has filed a wrongful death suit against the Town, the officers involved, and care providers who allegedly failed to administer Reilly’s antipsychotic medications.
More than thirty migrant families temporarily housed in Lexington
The families, mostly from Haiti and Venezuela, have been placed in two local hotels, where they are receiving assistance from the Massachusetts National Guard as well as LexRAP and other local organizations.
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How to make Lexington “buzz and sizzle”
“Many people are looking for a space where they can have a drink, maybe listen to some music, get together with friends,” one resident said. Another put it more bluntly: “We need a bar!”
Lexington’s electricity supply power rates going up: still a good deal for residents
A helpful explainer on the new electricity prices for residents enrolled in Lexington’s Community Choice Program
Street Style Salad
This Thai-inspired dish lets you savor deliciousness while on the go.
Unified basketball unites community at LHS
“It’s not about winning or losing, it’s about them being part of a team where students with and without disabilities are working together.”
The Battle Green Streetscape project takes shape
Aerial photos of the new roundabout and island near the Battle Green.
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