Lexington Town Meeting adjourns first night of annual session without a vote cast

Town Meeting tabled voting on the FY27 budget after a member proposed allocating more money to save teachers from cuts. Some argue her plan is fiscally irresponsible.

by Phoebe Triant and Maggie Scales March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

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Lexington Public Schools cuts more positions to close FY27 budget gap

This is the second wave of layoffs, following a round announced in January.

by Maggie Scales March 25, 2026March 31, 2026

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Key races to follow ahead of the statewide elections this fall

Incumbents Healey, Markey, and Clark all have challengers. Here’s what to know.

by Maggie Scales March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

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Affordability and sustainability are on Town Meeting’s warrant this year

Many of the motions aim to relieve residents of rising living costs. Here are some notable Articles your precinct representatives will vote on.

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Diamond Middle School students escape bus fire

No students were hurt, but one staff member was treated for smoke inhalation.

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Changes to AP sciences at LHS

Students will now have to take introductory versions of biology and chemistry before taking AP versions of those classes, among other changes.

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Longtime LexMedia employee promoted to Executive Director

Terry Samaras has worked at the station for 15 years. He’s excited to honor LexMedia’s cable roots and continue to grow its online presence as its new leader.

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“[The Town Meeting Member Association] website provides a wealth of information about the organization, including how to learn about our work and how to contact us as individuals or as a precinct group.”

by Sarah Higginbotham April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Letter to the editor: It’s Autism Awareness month — here’s how to plan for the future of our children with special needs

“Many of us ask the same questions late at night: Who will care for my child if I no longer can?”

by Pooja Arora April 1, 2026April 3, 2026

Letter to the editor: School Committee addresses concerns about staffing cuts

“None of these decisions have been made lightly, and none of them reflect anything other than the difficult reality of operating a school system with financial constraints largely beyond our control.”

by Eileen Jay March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

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Over half of bathrooms at new Lexington High School will be gender-neutral

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Town Manager Steve Bartha interviewing for job in Ipswich

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

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

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