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Posted inLocal Government

State Supreme Court redefines civility at public meetings

by Susanne Beck March 17, 2023March 18, 2023

Just in time for next week’s Town Meeting, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has clarified what constitutes appropriate commentary during public meetings.

Cary Hall with American flag
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

What to know about Town Meeting; LexSeeHer pushes to raise $165,000 by April 1

by Sophie Culpepper March 17, 2023March 18, 2023
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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
Cary Memorial Building on Tuesday evening during the 2022 midterms
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

In MA midterms, Lexingtonians support statewide Democratic sweep and new ‘millionaires tax’

by Sophie Culpepper November 11, 2022November 12, 2022
Cary Memorial Building on Tuesday evening during the 2022 midterms
Posted inState & National Politics

In MA midterms, Lexingtonians support statewide Democratic sweep and new ‘millionaires tax’

by Sophie Culpepper November 11, 2022November 29, 2022
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Posted inState & National Politics

Through years of advocacy, former Lexington state representative Jay Kaufman helped get the ‘millionaires tax’ on the Massachusetts ballot

by Sophie Culpepper November 4, 2022November 11, 2022
Town Meeting Members and a screen in Battin Hall.
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

Fall Town Meeting approves affordable housing trust and LexHAB reorganization, former Lexington state rep. helped get “millionaires tax” on the ballot, Hosmer House move begins

by Sophie Culpepper November 4, 2022November 5, 2022
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Posted inWeekly News Roundups

Chief Equity Officer search continues, violations of gas leaf blower seasonal restrictions, Primary Day

by Sophie Culpepper September 9, 2022September 9, 2022
A sign reminding voters to cast ballots on Tuesday, Sept. 6 in Lexington Center
Posted inState & National Politics

In Tuesday’s state primary, contested down-ballot races took center stage for some Lexingtonians

by Sophie Culpepper September 7, 2022September 8, 2022
A role of "I Voted Today!" stickers
Posted inState & National Politics

The State Primary is Sept. 6. What do Lexington voters need to know?

by Sophie Culpepper August 26, 2022August 31, 2022

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