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The Lexington Observer

The Lexington Observer

To increase understanding and participation in Lexington, Massachusetts through local, community journalism.

Category: Business & Economic Development

Eastern White Pines by the tennis courts
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

Fast-approaching debt exclusion vote; new tree report; who received ARPA funding?

by Sophie Culpepper May 14, 2022May 21, 2022

It’s beginning to feel a lot like summer…we hope you’re reading today’s edition outside! LexObserver will be seeking out a giant ice cream cone this weekend (pistachio, personally) and encourages you to do the same.

Posted inBusiness & Economic Development, Education, Environment, Local Government, Weekly News Roundups

This Week: Fast-approaching debt exclusion vote

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
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
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

The status of a recommendation for a new LPS after school programming provider; Town Meeting passes OSRDs

by Sophie Culpepper April 16, 2022May 7, 2022
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

Chief McLean’s priorities for the Police Department; updates on the town’s equity initiatives from Martha Duffield

by Sophie Culpepper January 29, 2022May 7, 2022
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

Long-term planning efforts of the town 

by Sophie Culpepper October 29, 2021May 7, 2022
Testimonials from students as part of the Dyslexia and ADHD Storywalk.
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

 Panera Bread Closing & more

by Sophie Culpepper October 22, 2021May 7, 2022

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