Town Meeting passes FY27 budget with extra $625k to save teachers

The group passed the budget, with reluctance from Board and Committee leaders, about a month after it was first taken up.

by Maggie Scales April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Policing

“This kid’s whole life is gone”: Deadly police shooting in Lexington on Saturday

The incident happened on Mason Street. The investigation is ongoing.

by Maggie Scales April 18, 2026April 24, 2026

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Forty-nine new Americans sworn in on Lexington’s Battle Green, birthplace of the American Revolution

“Here you belong,” the captain of Lexington’s Minute Men told immigrants from Algeria to Vietnam.

by Lauren Feeney April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Lex250

Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Prince Estabrook and other patriots of color are being celebrated through programs nationwide that aim to tell a more complete story of the birth of the nation.

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Lexington’s Patriots Day parade, in photos

Lexington residents and visitors celebrate Patriots’ Day with an annual parade down Massachusetts Avenue.

Education

AllStars Learning hosts inclusive STEM expo at Lexington Community Center

Students, including many with special needs, could try activities like building marshmallow towers, making lava lamps, guiding robots with remote controllers, coding, and learning about AI.

Local Government

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.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: In support of additional Lexington Public School funding

“…we believe the additional funding for the upcoming school year will provide for a more orderly and better planned transition to the fiscal realities that we will continue to face, many of which are beyond our control.”

by Robin Strizhak, President of the LEA April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Letters to the editor: We must keep each other safe

“We have seen just one other recent gun death in Lexington, and that too was at the hands of police.”

by Katie Flynn April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Letter to the editor: Timeline for article 26

” Why didn’t we take town staff help in working towards a solution prior to the extreme step of a citizens petition. Well, we have been trying since 2022.”

by Deepika Sawhney April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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Police Blotter: Several cars broken into in East Lex

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Community Announcement: “From Baked Beans to Bibimbap”

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No Kings protest in the birthplace of the Revolution

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Amendments to amendments to amendments: Where Town Meeting landed on increasing financial transparency

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Eat & Drink In Lexington

Rare ten-pound lobster with blue joints for sale at local Market Basket

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Lexington to buy new trash bins for residents after Town Meeting’s fourth night

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Lexington weighs closing one elementary school as student numbers drop

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Lexington High School senior signs with professional ultimate Frisbee team

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

Economy

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

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Economy

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

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

Economy

Still looking for stocking stuffers? Something for the seventh night of Hanukkah? Here’s where to find the best small local gifts.

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

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Lexington considers “Skip the Stuff” bylaw to cut restaurant waste

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VO250 ceremony shines light on volunteerism in Lexington

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