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Author Archives: Sophie Culpepper

Eastern White Pines by the tennis courts
Posted inEnvironment

New resident-commissioned tree report contends vast majority of 37 white pines can be preserved – with “conservation pruning”

by Sophie Culpepper May 14, 2022May 14, 2022
Local businesses in the Town Center
Posted inBusiness & Economic Development

Which businesses and nonprofits have received American Rescue Plan Act funding from the Town, and how are they using it? 

by Sophie Culpepper May 14, 2022May 14, 2022
Lexington Police Station in spring
Posted inLocal Government

Next Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote on the upcoming debt exclusion to fund a new police station

by Sophie Culpepper May 14, 2022May 14, 2022
mask hanging above books and pencils on a chalkboard
Posted inEducation

This Week’s School Committee Recap: Updates on Math, Literacy/phonics K-5 pilots

by Sophie Culpepper May 14, 2022May 14, 2022
construction in the Lexington Town Center
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

Construction impacts on local businesses; Lex legislators condemn reversal of Roe v. Wade in draft opinion

by Sophie Culpepper May 7, 2022May 21, 2022
construction in the Lexington Town Center
Posted inBusiness & Economic Development

Businesses in the Town Center react to Streetscape Construction

by Sophie Culpepper May 7, 2022May 7, 2022
protestors hold signs at a pro-choice rally
Posted inState & National Politics

Lexington’s state reps express horror, need for further action in response to draft Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade

by Sophie Culpepper May 7, 2022May 9, 2022
basket of fresh baguettes
Posted inBusiness & Economic Development

There’s a new bakery in town – and in its first few days of business, Bread Obsession is living up to its name

by Sophie Culpepper May 7, 2022May 7, 2022
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

School Committee unanimously awards after school contract to Kidsborough; what’s next for the Stone Building?

by Sophie Culpepper April 30, 2022May 7, 2022
Posted inEducation

What to know about Kidsborough

by Sophie Culpepper April 26, 2022May 5, 2022

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