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Posted inLocal Government

The Battle Green Streetscape project takes shape

by Vikram Anantha November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Aerial photos of the new roundabout and island near the Battle Green.

Posted inLocal Government

Lexington votes to implement ranked-choice voting

by Lauren Feeney November 9, 2023November 9, 2023
Posted inLocal Government

What’s happening with Lexington’s Noise Bylaw? 

by Lauren Feeney November 2, 2023November 3, 2023
Posted inLocal Government

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

by Sophie Culpepper July 18, 2023July 18, 2023
Posted inLocal Government

Town Meeting’s youngest member wants to prove that people like him “do belong in a place like Lexington.”

by Michelle Visco April 25, 2023April 27, 2023
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

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