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Map depicting proposed expansion of hangars at Hanscom Field
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

Deep dive into voter turnout; a new proposed development at Hanscom

by Sophie Culpepper February 17, 2023February 18, 2023
Map depicting proposed expansion of hangars at Hanscom Field
Posted inTransportation

Proposed hangar expansion at Hanscom draws interest from surrounding towns at Feb. 6 forum

by Julie McCay Turner, Community Editor February 16, 2023February 17, 2023
Richard Petrasso in his lab.
Posted inLife in Lexington

Out of This World with Lexington Resident Richard Petrasso

by Susanne Beck February 3, 2023February 10, 2023
Village Overlay Districts Maps
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Planning Board public hearing on proposed multi-family zoning; Richard Petrasso talks fusion

by Sophie Culpepper February 3, 2023February 4, 2023
Nancy Cowan and Elsa Lichman with falcon
Posted inEnvironment

Oh, the Falcon was a Pretty Bird

by Elsa Lichman, Nature Columnist February 1, 2023February 4, 2023
Skate At Own Risk sign Old Reservoir Lexington
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A fall through ice at the Old Reservoir; how to vote and run for office in local elections

by Sophie Culpepper January 6, 2023January 7, 2023
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Posted inEnvironment

Nature Column: Birds of a Feather…

by Elsa Lichman, Nature Columnist January 5, 2023January 7, 2023
November sky in the city.
Posted inEnvironment

A Roller Coaster Ride into Winter: A Nature Column    

by Elsa Lichman, Nature Columnist December 2, 2022December 5, 2022
Omar and his mom, Mona Masood, in Omar's World of Comics.
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

A new Chief Equity Officer; Omar’s Bistro marks latest expansion of Lexington Center staple

by Sophie Culpepper December 2, 2022December 3, 2022
Monet-like landscape at Mt. Auburn cemetery.
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Autumn, ‘You fill up my senses’: A Nature Column    

by Elsa Lichman, Nature Columnist November 4, 2022November 5, 2022

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