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high school graduates throw caps in the air
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

A joyful in-person graduation; final certified debt exclusion results

by Sophie Culpepper June 11, 2022

Hello, Lexington! Good morning and welcome to LexObserver’s weekly news roundup.  Summer is just around the corner, and next week, we’ll share our plan for summer newsletters that look a little different than our weekly roundups. But…for now, we’d love to know: If you appreciated our feature about the effort to bring a women’s monument […]

Precinct signs and police station sign in central Lexington
Posted inLocal Government

Lexington voters approve debt exclusion to fund long-delayed new police station

by Sophie Culpepper June 6, 2022June 11, 2022
Empty shelves inside Lexington toy store
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

Two Days until Special Election; Catch a Falling Star in Lexington closes

by Sophie Culpepper June 4, 2022
police station sign Lexington MA
Posted inLocal Government

The Special Town Election on a debt exclusion to fund a new police station is two days away. What do you need to know?

by Sophie Culpepper June 4, 2022June 7, 2022
Symbol of law and justice. Law and justice concept.
Posted inPolicing, Crime and Criminal Justice

Lexington man convicted on single count of possessing stolen trade secret, acquitted on majority of charges

by Sophie Culpepper June 4, 2022June 4, 2022
Lexington Police Station
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

Why the Town needs a new police station; AAPI Lexingtonians reflect on Heritage Month; vigil for Buffalo Sunday

by Sophie Culpepper May 21, 2022May 26, 2022
Lexington Police Station
Posted inLocal Government

Why does Lexington need a new police station, and how will the new station’s design improve police operations?

by Sophie Culpepper May 21, 2022May 21, 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
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

In Week One of Spring Town Meeting, police station moves forward, community bathroom + hard court renovations spark debate

by Sophie Culpepper April 2, 2022May 7, 2022
Blue flasher light of siren of police car
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

What to expect at Spring Town Meeting; bank robbery at TD Bank on Lowell St. Thursday

by Sophie Culpepper March 26, 2022May 7, 2022

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