Our letters to the editors page is meant to be an engaging exchange of ideas representing different perspectives. In general, our guidelines are simply a max of about 400 words, on issues relating specifically to Lexington, written in a respectful tone. We seek to represent a range of perspectives and reserve the right to choose which letters to publish based on our editorial needs and judgement. We also reserve the right to edit letters for length and clarity. We do not publish anonymous letters.

As we head into election season, we are more than happy to post letters from or about candidates that are focused on ideas and add to the conversation, but will not to publish posts that sound more like advertisements, or multiple letters that make similar points, since the purpose is to inform and engage our audience (different from say a congressional letter-writing campaign where quantity counts).

We accept letters at any time and will do our best to run them in a timely fashion. Typically, we are able to share letters we receive by Wednesday at 5 p.m. in our Friday roundup two days later.

Letters to the editor are separate from our reporting and do not represent the views of the Lexington Observer.

To submit a letter to the editor, please write to letters@lexobserver.org. Thank you!

Letter to the editor: Cindy Arens for Select Board

“In a race blessed with more than one strong candidate, I believe that Cindy’s proven leadership, knowledge, expertise, and ability to work with Lexington’s diverse stakeholders on the most critical issues facing Lexington now would bring even greater excellence and effectiveness to our Select Board.”

by Janice Litwin

Letter to the editor: LPS’s literacy failures

A major investigation in the Boston Globe highlights literacy struggles in MA schools, including LPS. Town Meeting member Taylor Singh writes that “Lexington’s lack of support for our non-high-achieving students has come home to roost.”

by Taylor Singh