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Author Archives: Sophie Culpepper

Posted inLocal Government

AI could cover Lexington’s public meetings someday soon. Should it?

by Sophie Culpepper July 18, 2023July 18, 2023

“Some of my favorite parts of my job involved spontaneously running into people at protests and ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings and election results parties, at coffee shops, and yes, at public meetings”

Posted inLocal Government

Residents pick four projects to fund in Lexington’s first cycle of participatory budgeting

by Sophie Culpepper April 17, 2023April 17, 2023
Some Town Meeting Members stand up in support of two separate motions on Article 34
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

Town Meeting approves high-profile Article 34 zoning proposal; a revolutionary fifer

by Sophie Culpepper April 14, 2023April 15, 2023
Wendy Manz
Posted inLocal Government

Zoning amendment intended to encourage more diverse housing options approved by Town Meeting  

by Sophie Culpepper April 14, 2023April 15, 2023
173 Bedford St.
Posted inLocal Government

Town Meeting approves design funds for 173 Bedford St., other capital projects

by Sophie Culpepper April 14, 2023April 15, 2023
Some Town Meeting Members stand up in support of two separate motions on Article 34
Posted inLocal Government

Town Meeting approves Planning Board’s multi-family zoning proposal

by Sophie Culpepper April 13, 2023April 17, 2023
Town Meeting zoning maps
Posted inLocal Government

Town representatives champion different visions for multi-family housing in Lexington

by Sophie Culpepper April 7, 2023April 8, 2023
Lexington Town Meeting
Posted inLocal Government

Town Meeting approves Munroe Center for the Arts accessibility renovations, church clock restorations and more

by Sophie Culpepper April 7, 2023April 8, 2023
Town Meeting zoning maps
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

Proposed amendments to Article 34; accessibility improvements for the Munroe Center

by Sophie Culpepper April 7, 2023April 8, 2023
Lexington teachers wearing red at Town Meeting
Posted inLocal Government

Town Meeting approves FY24 budget after teacher protests, intense debate

by Sophie Culpepper March 31, 2023April 4, 2023

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