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Skate At Own Risk sign Old Reservoir Lexington
Posted inPolicing and Public Safety

When a skater fell through the ice at the Old Reservoir, quick thinking and a dog leash saved his life

by Sophie Culpepper January 6, 2023January 6, 2023

Monday, Dec. 26 was Haoyang Yu’s last day dog-sitting Copper. Yu’s friend had gone skiing for the long weekend, leaving Yu to watch over his goldendoodle.

Sign pointing to Town Offices
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

“Provocative” memo explores committee changes, Sustainable Lexington representation added to LHS School Building Committee

by Sophie Culpepper September 16, 2022September 16, 2022
Sign pointing to Town Offices
Posted inLocal Government

With “provocative” memo exploring committee changes, Town Manager sparks petition, flood of community backlash

by Sophie Culpepper September 16, 2022September 16, 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
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

This Week: Why a new police station?

by Sophie Culpepper May 21, 2022May 21, 2022
A banner against a blue sky in Lexington
Posted inLife in Lexington

What does AAPI Heritage Month mean to Lexingtonians?

by Sophie Culpepper and Seiya Saneyoshi May 21, 2022May 21, 2022

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  • Town, school leadership reach agreement on proposed FY24 budget
  • At Tuesday’s School Committee meeting and public hearing, educators continue to advocate for changes to proposed FY24 budget
  • Lexington Police Department awards Haoyang Yu certificate of recognition for heroism at Old Reservoir

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