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Leaf and old I voted sticker
Posted inLocal Government

In next month’s local election, few Lexingtonians are likely to go to the polls. Why?

by Jeri Zeder February 16, 2023February 17, 2023

Chances are, the vast majority of Lexington’s voters will not cast a ballot in the Annual Town Election on March 6. Like, 80 to 90 percent of them. 

An illustration of students reading books and studying looking stressed
Posted inEducation

Lexington School Committee members, high school students reflect on causes, remedies for student stress in a high-powered community

by Anika Basu, Sree Dharmaraj and Anuka Manghwani August 18, 2022August 18, 2022
Posted inEconomy

Small business owners describe challenges, opportunities of Lexington Center

by Sophie Culpepper August 11, 2022August 18, 2022
A bus stop in Lexington Center
Posted inTransportation

As MBTA proposes major bus route changes, Town suggests revisions to better serve Lexington Center, Lexington High School

by Sophie Culpepper July 14, 2022August 18, 2022
Black Earth composting truck
Posted inEnvironment

Many residents want to bring townwide curbside composting to Lexington. What could that look like?

by Sophie Culpepper June 30, 2022August 18, 2022
flat sculpture mock-up in front of Lexington Visitors Center
Posted inLife in Lexington

In historic Lexington, where does a monument to women belong?

by Sophie Culpepper May 27, 2022August 18, 2022
Posted inLocal Government

Understanding what’s at stake in Lexington’s gas-powered leaf blower referendum 

by Sophie Culpepper March 6, 2022August 18, 2022
Posted inEducation

Lexington, like surrounding communities, sees enrollment numbers drop for second year in a row — but high school remains overcrowded

by Sophie Culpepper November 23, 2021August 18, 2022
Posted inEducation

Pandemic Learning in Lexington, Part 2 — How LPS is Addressing Students’ Challenges

by Sophie Culpepper October 6, 2021August 18, 2022
Posted inEducation

Pandemic Learning in Lexington, Part 1 — Understanding Impacts on Students and Families

by Sophie Culpepper September 21, 2021August 18, 2022

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