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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

A Q&A with Salvador Jaramillo, who recently made news with his comments on multifamily housing.

Local 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

Weekly News Roundups

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

by Sophie Culpepper April 14, 2023April 15, 2023

Wendy Manz

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

by Sophie Culpepper April 14, 2023April 15, 2023

173 Bedford St.

Local 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

Local Government

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

by Sophie Culpepper April 13, 2023April 17, 2023

Town Meeting zoning maps

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

by Sophie Culpepper April 7, 2023April 8, 2023

Lexington Town Meeting

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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

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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

Local Government

Town Meeting approves FY24 budget after teacher protests, intense debate

by Sophie Culpepper March 31, 2023April 4, 2023