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Lexington breaks ground on a new high school building

LHS Watch

Lexington breaks ground on a new high school building

The $660 million project — the largest in the town’s history — is expected to open in time for the 2029-2030 school year.

by Lauren Feeney September 15, 2026September 17, 2026

A three-year look at Lexington arrests

Policing

A three-year look at Lexington arrests

A LexObserver-BU journalism school review of three years of police arrest records found domestic violence driving a rise in assault charges — part of a broader picture of who gets arrested in town.

by Alex Ruane September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Building more than strength at Get In Shape For Women

Life in Lexington

Building more than strength at Get In Shape For Women

At Get In Shape For Women, the workouts may bring people through the door, but Caryl Dlugy built a community that kept them coming back.

Lexington precincts throw block parties for National Neighborhood Day

Local Government

Lexington precincts throw block parties for National Neighborhood Day

“We build a more resilient community when neighbors know each other.”

Lexington girls cross country team faces a championship-season dilemma

Sports

Lexington girls cross country team faces a championship-season dilemma

Break a record at states, or head to nationals?

Cary Library Foundation president debuts first novel in her 50s

Books

Cary Library Foundation president debuts first novel in her 50s

Discover what plot device was inspired by her life in Lexington and hear her talk with author Marjan Kamali at Cary Library on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

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POLICE BLOTTER

Police Blotter: Terminated employee continues working and refuses to leave

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letter to the editor: Proposed townhouse development on historic land

“The Minute Man National Historical Park is listed as one of the 11 most endangered historic places by the National Trust For Historic Preservation. If approved for townhouses, 7.5 acres of land Congress set aside as significant will be lost.”

by Janet Lane September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

Letter to the editor: I’m sure God was there on that horrific day, but what the hell was he thinking?

Buddhist scholar and author Lama Surya Das reflects on the Sept. 11 attacks.

by Lama Surya Das September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

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REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Listings Week of September 18, 2026

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Community Corner

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Community Announcements

Community Announcement: Rajarshi Mandal, 16, awarded $50,000 Davidson Fellowship

Community Announcement: Rajarshi Mandal, 16, awarded $50,000 Davidson Fellowship

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

Community Announcement: MCMA opens its second season at historic Follen Church

Community Announcement: MCMA opens its second season at historic Follen Church

September 14, 2026September 17, 2026

Community Announcement: Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area Launches 2027 Partnership Grant Program to Support Programs & Projects

Community Announcement: Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area Launches 2027 Partnership Grant Program to Support Programs & Projects

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

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Movie Listings

Cold War In Philly: Flyers vs. Russia 1976

Cold War In Philly: Flyers vs. Russia 1976

National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope

National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope

State & National Politics

Ed Markey wins big in Senate primary

State & National Politics

Ed Markey wins big in Senate primary

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

LexObserver speaks to Democratic Whip Katherine Clark

State & National Politics

LexObserver speaks to Democratic Whip Katherine Clark

August 27, 2026August 30, 2026

Middlesex County DA Marian Ryan touts ‘experience and representation’ in her reelection bid

State & National Politics

Middlesex County DA Marian Ryan touts ‘experience and representation’ in her reelection bid

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

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LHS Watch

MassDEP visits Lexington High School site for walkthrough following wetlands appeal

LHS Watch

MassDEP visits Lexington High School site for walkthrough following wetlands appeal

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Resident appeal delays LHS building project and adds millions to cost

LHS Watch

Resident appeal delays LHS building project and adds millions to cost

August 20, 2026August 23, 2026

Tracking the spending on Lexington’s new high school

LHS Watch

Tracking the spending on Lexington’s new high school

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

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Eat & Drink In Lexington

Dunkin’ and Jimmy John’s now open on Marrett Road

Eat and Drink in Lexington

Dunkin’ and Jimmy John’s now open on Marrett Road

September 2, 2026

Abbott’s Frozen Custard closes its doors after six years

Economy

Abbott’s Frozen Custard closes its doors after six years

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Enjoy history after hours with Summer Fridays at Buckman Tavern

Life in Lexington

Enjoy history after hours with Summer Fridays at Buckman Tavern

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

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Local Government

Lexington leaders flag key topics ahead of FY28 budget talks

Local Government

Lexington leaders flag key topics ahead of FY28 budget talks

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

No-voters fall short, changes to trash bylaw stand

Local Government

No-voters fall short, changes to trash bylaw stand

June 16, 2026June 17, 2026

Arlington cut waste by 16 percent with automated bins. Lexington residents will soon vote on a step towards a similar program.

Local Government

Arlington cut waste by 16 percent with automated bins. Lexington residents will soon vote on a step towards a similar program.

June 3, 2026June 11, 2026

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Education

Racist, antisemitic graffiti found in LHS bathroom on first day of school

Education

Racist, antisemitic graffiti found in LHS bathroom on first day of school

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Lexington students explore the three branches of government through the Kennedy-Breyer Civic Scholars Summer Program

Education

Lexington students explore the three branches of government through the Kennedy-Breyer Civic Scholars Summer Program

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

An AI-driven private school wants to open in Lexington

Education

An AI-driven private school wants to open in Lexington

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

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Sports

Goodtimers keep swinging

Sports

Goodtimers keep swinging

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Lexington senior to represent Greece in European Baseball Championships

Sports

Lexington senior to represent Greece in European Baseball Championships

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

After 42 state titles, Diamond Middle School Coach Emmett O’Brien is stepping off the track

Education

After 42 state titles, Diamond Middle School Coach Emmett O’Brien is stepping off the track

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

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Life in Lexington

New Center Playground puts accessibility and inclusion front and center

Life in Lexington

New Center Playground puts accessibility and inclusion front and center

September 14, 2026September 16, 2026

What’s the Blue Eyes / Brown Eyes exercise?

Life in Lexington

What’s the Blue Eyes / Brown Eyes exercise?

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Lexington therapist remembers helping families at Logan Airport on 9/11

Life in Lexington

Lexington therapist remembers helping families at Logan Airport on 9/11

September 10, 2026September 11, 2026

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Economy

Wales Copy Shop prepares to close after 47 years in Lexington Center

Economy

Wales Copy Shop prepares to close after 47 years in Lexington Center

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Greater Boston is plagued with empty lab space. Lexington is no exception.

Economy

Greater Boston is plagued with empty lab space. Lexington is no exception.

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

What’s on the town’s economic agenda for 2026?

Economy

What’s on the town’s economic agenda for 2026?

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

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Environment

Lexington woman among missing in floods along Nepal-China border

Life in Lexington

Lexington woman among missing in floods along Nepal-China border

August 29, 2026August 31, 2026

The sepia sky

The sepia sky

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Controversial private jet expansion proposal at Hanscom faces setbacks as developers look to move project ahead

Controversial private jet expansion proposal at Hanscom faces setbacks as developers look to move project ahead

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

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Get Involved

From his son’s diagnosis, a Lexington dad built a show about doing good

From his son’s diagnosis, a Lexington dad built a show about doing good

July 9, 2026July 10, 2026

VO250 ceremony shines light on volunteerism in Lexington

VO250 ceremony shines light on volunteerism in Lexington

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Meet ‘Lex Kids Be Kids’: Parents advocating for phone-free childhoods

Meet ‘Lex Kids Be Kids’: Parents advocating for phone-free childhoods

September 11, 2025September 15, 2025

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