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Village Overlay Districts map
Posted inLocal Government

Planning Board votes to bring multi-family zoning proposal designed to comply with new state law to public hearing Feb. 1

by Sophie Culpepper January 20, 2023January 20, 2023

Over the past few months, the Planning Board has dedicated several public work sessions to developing a proposal that would bring Lexington into compliance with the state’s new transit-oriented multi-family zoning requirements.

Police Station groundbreaking
Posted inPolicing and Public Safety

Town holds ceremonial “groundbreaking” to celebrate ongoing construction of new police station

by Sophie Culpepper January 20, 2023January 20, 2023
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
A row of white pine trees alongside a dirt pathway near the Center Recreation Area
Posted inEnvironment

After months of debate and resident advocacy, Town opts to preserve 12 of 37 white pines near Center Recreation Area

by Sophie Culpepper July 21, 2022July 21, 2022
Posted inLocal Government

Explainer: Town Meeting

by Sophie Culpepper November 12, 2021May 7, 2022

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