Arlington cut waste by 16 percent with automated bins. Lexington residents will soon vote on a step towards a similar program.

Lexington residents are slated to vote on a piece of the town’s new waste removal plan during a special election June 16. Here’s what you need to know.

by Maggie Scales June 3, 2026June 11, 2026

Local Government

Residents secure referendum on charge for excess trash, setting June 16 town-wide vote

Article 31 suggests charging residents extra for excess waste. Town Meeting passed it last month, but opponents argue it was premature and works against affordability efforts.

by Maggie Scales May 14, 2026May 20, 2026

Life in Lexington

Lexington’s Munroe Center could get new outdoor stage. Neighbors aren’t happy.

The summer stage would be used for events like poetry readings, dance performances, or jazz trios. Neighbors worry about traffic, noise, and maintaining the district’s historic charm.

Life in Lexington

What is civic health, and how can we cultivate it?

Our social fabric has been stretched thin by the pandemic, social media, political divisiveness, and most recently the rise of artificial intelligence. An upcoming Lexington Lyceum discussion will focus on what we can do to bring our community together.

Life in Lexington

World Cup watch party coming to Lexington Center

Free World Cup screenings, food trucks, a beer garden and kids’ zone are coming to the Visitors Center lawn for 10 days this June.

Books

‘Women’s hockey is a very queer space’ A Lexington author is writing the lesbian hockey romances she always wanted to read

Author Kate Cochrane has written two novels centered around women’s’ hockey, with a third on the way.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Reduce waste and support environmental justice with Article 31

“Both the town and a group of volunteers have worked incredibly hard to create a plan that aims to reduce our trash output and keep the fast-rising costs of trash hauling from becoming a burden on residents. Two years of further work, discussion and multiple community meetings led to the recent approval of Article 31…

by Stephanie Repaci June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Letter to the editor: Keep trash collection simple

“We don’t want the word free removed from our trash bylaw. It has been part of a commitment to all citizens, regardless of their individual trash disposal needs, for over 100 years.”

by Peter Kelley June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Letter to the editor: Answering questions on Article 31

“The timing is driven by contracts, not conspiracy: the Town’s hauling contract and its disposal contract with the North Andover waste-to-energy facility are both coming up for renewal with costs rising sharply, and the Town must know whether fees are on the table before it negotiates.”

by Jeremy Levitan June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Letter to the editor: Planning first, then large-scale changes

“Act now, plan later makes me feel uncomfortable and uneasy, and dare I say disappointed, since I’m very much in favor of the intent to be mindful of the reduction of trash to take care of our environment.”

by Lisa Newton June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

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Police Blotter: Lock your car doors, and lock up your bikes!

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REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Listings Week of June 12, 2026

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Community Announcements

Community Announcement: Eagle Scout Project Surveying Electric Vehicle patterns in Lexington

Community Announcement: School Committee / Community Conversation Forums. The School Committee is launching a series of conversations with the community starting on June 17, 7-9pm at LHS Library

June 9, 2026June 12, 2026

Community Announcement: First Parish in Lexington, MA, focuses on ways to “Continue the Revolution” with an outdoor installation overlooking historic Lexington Battle Green

June 9, 2026June 12, 2026

Community Announcement: Communities United, Inc. Awarded $225,000 Cummings Foundation Grant

June 8, 2026June 12, 2026

Community Announcements: Munroe Center for the Arts Offers a Summer Full of Creativity! Class Registration is Open Now!

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

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State & National Politics

Mass. voters might face 11 ballot questions this fall. Here’s where each measure stands.

State & National Politics

LHS Watch

New sketches of the future Lexington High School

LHS Watch

Eat & Drink In Lexington

Commune, a new all-day cafe, coming to Lexington Center

Eat and Drink in Lexington

Local Government

Lexington police to get EV chargers after Town Meeting’s last session

Local Government

Education

Lexington Public School’s layoff count falls to 11 after rehiring

Education

Sports

Lexington High School senior signs with professional ultimate Frisbee team

Sports

Life in Lexington

Munroe Tavern exhibit tells the stories of Lexington’s revolutionary women

Life in Lexington

Economy

Wales Copy Shop prepares to close after 47 years in Lexington Center

Economy

Environment

Controversial private jet expansion proposal at Hanscom faces setbacks as developers look to move project ahead

Environment

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VO250 ceremony shines light on volunteerism in Lexington

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