Lexington Town Meeting adjourns first night of annual session without a vote cast

Town Meeting tabled voting on the FY27 budget after a member proposed allocating more money to save teachers from cuts. Some argue her plan is fiscally irresponsible.

by Phoebe Triant and Maggie Scales March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

Education

Lexington Public Schools cuts more positions to close FY27 budget gap

This is the second wave of layoffs, following a round announced in January.

by Maggie Scales March 25, 2026March 31, 2026

Education

Diamond Middle School students escape bus fire

No students were hurt, but one staff member was treated for smoke inhalation.

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Lexington teen earns $90,000 scholarship at national science and math competition.

LHS senior Jerry Xu created an AI model that compares the three-dimensional structure of proteins.

State & National Politics

No Kings protest in the birthplace of the Revolution

On the frigid yet sunny morning , hundreds of local “No Kings” protesters flocked to Lexington Center to vocalize their grievances against the Trump administration — across the street from where the first shot of the Revolutionary War was fired.

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Key races to follow ahead of the statewide elections this fall

Incumbents Healey, Markey, and Clark all have challengers. Here’s what to know.

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Lexington residents participate in nationwide De-ICE Citizens Bank protest

Protesters complain that Citizens Bank is a major lender to Geo Group and CoreCivic, private prison companies currently working with ICE to detain immigrants.

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Letter to the editor: How to communicate with your Town Meeting members

“[The Town Meeting Member Association] website provides a wealth of information about the organization, including how to learn about our work and how to contact us as individuals or as a precinct group.”

by Sarah Higginbotham April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Letter to the editor: School Committee addresses concerns about staffing cuts

“None of these decisions have been made lightly, and none of them reflect anything other than the difficult reality of operating a school system with financial constraints largely beyond our control.”

by Eileen Jay March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Letter to the Editor: Sustaining excellence in Lexington Public Schools

“The recently communicated FY2027 budget update makes clear that the decisions ahead will not only shape the coming school year, but will also influence the district’s longer-term direction.”

by CAAL Education Committee March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Letter to the editor: Financial accountability for LHS building project

“…three Lexington women have asked Town Meeting members to pass Article 26 which is a request for greater financial accountability and transparency on how the taxpayers dollars are spent on the new LHS building Project.”

by Deepika Sawhney March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

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Police Blotter: Active threat planning at a preschool and temple

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100 SUVs delivered to garage near Burlington ICE office

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Over half of bathrooms at new Lexington High School will be gender-neutral

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Rare ten-pound lobster with blue joints for sale at local Market Basket

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Town Manager Steve Bartha interviewing for job in Ipswich

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Lexington Women’s Track and Field team eyes nationals

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Lexington High School senior signs with professional ultimate Frisbee team

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Greater Boston is plagued with empty lab space. Lexington is no exception.

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

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What’s on the town’s economic agenda for 2026?

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

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Still looking for stocking stuffers? Something for the seventh night of Hanukkah? Here’s where to find the best small local gifts.

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Lexington considers “Skip the Stuff” bylaw to cut restaurant waste

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VO250 ceremony shines light on volunteerism in Lexington

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