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

Lexington residents are slated to vote on a piece of the town’s new waste removal plan during a special election June 16. Here’s what you need to know.

by Maggie Scales June 3, 2026June 5, 2026

Education

Lexington Public School’s layoff count falls to 11 after rehiring

The district cut about 60 positions and gave pink slips to 160 non-professionals this year to balance the budget. After rehiring, the net loss is down to 11.

by Maggie Scales May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

LHS Watch

Breaking ground is around the corner: An update on the LHS Building Project

Since the debt exclusion vote, the building project team has discussed bathroom design, found some cost savings, and is checking the last boxes before starting construction in July.

by Maggie Scales May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

LHS Watch

New sketches of the future Lexington High School

These renderings aren’t exact, but they’re pretty close to what the new LHS will look like.

Life in Lexington

Lexington 6-year-old’s art is helping fight cancer

Bella Berg, a Lexington resident being treated for leukemia at Dana-Farber, designed two limited-edition reusable bags sold at HomeGoods and Homesense this June.

Life in Lexington

World Cup watch party coming to Lexington Center

Free World Cup screenings, food trucks, a beer garden and kids’ zone are coming to the Visitors Center lawn for 10 days this June.

Environment

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

The regulatory filings required to move the project forward appear poised to be delayed again.

Eat and Drink in Lexington

Commune, a new all-day cafe, coming to Lexington Center

The new eatery, owned by the owners of Turnpike Market in Billerica, will replace Lexington Liquors. It will be open until 10 p.m. and serve health-driven food for every meal.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Vote yes to support Lexington’s commitment to climate action and resilience

“There are three main stops for our trash left at curbside. The first is the truck that collects the trash, second is the incinerator in North Andover, and the third is the toxic ash landfill in Shrewsbury. Each stop includes activities and processes that consume energy and generate greenhouse gases. Additionally, prevailing winds carry the…

by Avram Baskin June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Letter to the editor: Voters deserve a more fully developed proposal

“Reasonable people can disagree about pay-as-you-throw programs, but voters deserve clear information before granting authority to implement one.”

by Steve Kaufman June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Letter to the editor: Lexington must adapt its waste disposal to avoid substantial cost increases

“A negative vote on 16 June could delay our transition to automated trash collection, perhaps indefinitely, with the result that we’d face increased and rising costs since the few haulers that still offer manual trash collection will impose a substantial cost premium.”

by Peter Shapiro, Precinct 4 Town Meeting Member June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Letter to the editor: Bathroom options for the new high school

“The purpose of the new high school bathroom design should be to satisfy the practical needs of all students, not the personal ideology or preferred design philosophy of officials or design teams.”

by Zhechun Zhang June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

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Police Blotter: Baby raccoons

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Real Estate Listings Week of June 5, 2026

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Community Announcements: Munroe Center for the Arts Offers a Summer Full of Creativity! Class Registration is Open Now!

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Community Announcement: Vedant Saran represenets MA in US Dept. of Education’s Presidential 1776 Award Regional Semifinals

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Community Announcement: Cadette Girl Scouts Explore STEM Careers at Minuteman High School

May 19, 2026May 21, 2026

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State & National Politics

Mass. voters might face 11 ballot questions this fall. Here’s where each measure stands.

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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

As food prices climb, LexFarm works to keep produce within reach

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Residents secure referendum on charge for excess trash, setting June 16 town-wide vote

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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

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VO250 ceremony shines light on volunteerism in Lexington

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