Good morning and welcome to LexObserver’s Friday news roundup!
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Here’s this week’s news:
Town Meeting approves FY24 budget after teacher protests, intense debate
On Monday, Town Meeting voted to approve the recommended FY2024 budget of approximately $277 million.
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Town Meeting approves funding for Lincoln Field synthetic turf renovation, lighting installation
During Town Meeting’s fourth session Wednesday, a proposed article to fund renovating synthetic turf at Lincoln Field sparked debate about conflicting health and environmental priorities before ultimately being approved.
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Town Meeting approves Stone Building design funds
The Ellen Stone Building has served many community functions in the nearly 200 years since it was built in 1833: Home; abolitionist gathering space; transcendentalist hub; and, most recently, a branch library once frequented by many East Lexington families.
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There’s No Debate: Lexington High School’s Sheryl Kaczmarek Turns Students into Champions
Lexington has won the state debate championship every year since at least 1995.
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Lexington Police Log: Fraud and Suspicious Activity
The following incidents, selected from the Lexington Police Department logs, occurred during the week prior to March 27, 2023.
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Solar Project on Lexington/Waltham Line Raises Alarms
A reader expresses concerns about environmental and safety issues related to the Tracer Lane Solar Project.
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