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Posted inLocal Government

In Lexington’s annual election, all townwide races are uncontested

by Sophie Culpepper February 10, 2023February 28, 2023

The uncontested townwide election comes at a time when local leaders are grappling with controversial, high-stakes challenges with major implications for Lexington’s future.

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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
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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

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