Your link to Lexington news, information, events, and more! | | Don't Delay - Get Involved Today! | | Submit your application by Monday, September 22, 2025 to be considered for current and upcoming committee openings! | | The ongoing success of Lexington relies on residents who dedicate their time and skills to the community. Now is your opportunity to contribute by applying to serve on a board or committee that will help shape Lexington’s future. | | |
Whether your interests lie in the arts, sustainability, historical preservation, or building community connections - there's a board for YOU!
Attend a board or committee meeting to learn more.
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By joining a board or committee, you will:
- Assist in developing and supporting the Town’s priorities and goals
- Encourage community through collaboration with fellow residents and Town Staff
- Gain a deeper understanding of Lexington and how volunteers, like you, unite for the benefit of the entire community!
All applications are kept in Lexington’s Talent Bank and reviewed as new openings arise, ensuring your interest is acknowledged for current and future possibilities!
| | Connect with Our Energy Advocate! | | |
The Town of Lexington is proud to partner with Mass Save through the Community First Partnership program to bring valuable energy-saving opportunities to our community. As part of this initiative, we’re excited to introduce our new Energy Advocate, Esther Sohn Jun.
Esther will serve as a resource for residents and small businesses, helping them navigate energy efficiency programs, understand available rebates for heating and cooling upgrades, and explore special offerings for renters, landlords, and small business owners. She will also assist with determining eligibility for income-based upgrades and scheduling energy assessments with trusted local Home Performance Contractors and verified Energy Efficiency Vendors.
We look forward to Esther becoming a familiar and trusted presence in Lexington — meeting residents at community events and being available during regular office hours to offer guidance and support.
Contact Esther at (781) 759-9123 or EnergyAdvocate@lexingtonma.gov, or simply visit the Mass Save website to get started with a no-cost Home Energy Assessment.
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Town of Lexington Welcomes New
Visitors Center Manager
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The Lexington Visitors Center is excited to welcome Stacia Cooper as the new Visitors Center Manager.
Upon entering her new role, Stacia brings 15-plus years of experience in Tourism. During her time in a leadership role with Destination Salem, Stacia played a part in the development of a new Visitors Center and coordinated events that brought millions of visitors to Salem. Stacia also brings a strong knowledge of Tourism Economy development and marketing skills to this position.
Stacia begins her role on Monday, September 8, 2025. Please feel free to stop by the Visitors Center in September to say hi and welcome her to Lexington!
| | Accessibility Program Input Survey for Businesses | | |
The Lexington Department of Human Services, in collaboration with Lexington Recreation and Community Programs and the Commission on Disability, is planning an accessibility-focused workshop series for businesses as a way to strengthen workplace inclusion in our community.
We are inviting community members who work in Lexington or own businesses in Lexington to share their perspectives to help us identify the most important topics to cover, whether it’s hiring practices, physical accessibility, or creating welcoming workplaces. Your voice will help shape the resources and support that benefit our whole community.
If you work or own a business in Lexington, please take a few minutes to complete the COD Program Input Survey.
| | FY2025 Economic Development Summary Report Now Available! | | |
Lexington Economic Development's FY2025 Summary Report is now available online!
The Report covers and summarizes Lexington's Economic Development and Tourism operations over the past fiscal year, including Lex250 events and operations, advertising campaigns and news clips, tour bookings, and more.
| | Help Us Plant a Pocket Forest! | | |
Build a lasting legacy at Lincoln Park by helping us plant a pocket forest!
The Town of Lexington is piloting a pocket forest at Lincoln Park to help rebuild an ecosystem, reduce pollution, and create a future shady area for visitors to relax by! To make this a reality, we need YOU to help volunteer to help!
There are two volunteer opportunities this fall to help build the Lincoln Park Pocket Forest:
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Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM - Help prepare the soil for the forest!
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Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM - Join us to plant the trees for the pocket forest!
Both volunteer days are essential to bringing the Pocket Forest to life so we hope to see you there!
Learn more about Pocket Forests on the Town’s Website.
| | Medical Waste Collection Event | | |
The Lexington Department of Public Health and Department of Public Works are offering a free Medical Waste Collection Day on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Location
The collection will take place in the back parking lot of the Town Office Building (1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington).
Enter the back parking lot via the driveway behind the Police Station
Who Can Participate
Lexington residents with ID (no business or commercial waste accepted).
What to Bring
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Sharps, needles, syringes — must be in puncture-proof, closed containers (e.g., red medical waste containers, detergent bottles, coffee cans). Containers will not be returned.
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Expired or unwanted medications (excluding Schedule II).
Learn More
More information on Lexington's Medical Waste Collection Events, including future collection dates and lists of acceptable and unacceptable items, can be found on the Town's Medical Waste Disposal webpage.
| | West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitos from Lexington | | |
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced on August 28, 2025, that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Lexington, Massachusetts. There are currently no human cases.
WNV is most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. While WNV can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe infection.
Lexington’s risk level for West Nile Virus (WNV) has been elevated to a moderate risk level.
We encourage everyone to take a few simple precautions to help protect yourself and your loved ones, including methods to avoid mosquito bites and mosquito-proof your home. Visit our newsflash for tips on reducing risk of WNV.
| | Lexington LifeTimes
Call for Submissions! | | |
Lexington LifeTimes, a creative arts journal published by the Friends of the Lexington Council on Aging (COA), is accepting submissions for the Winter 2026 issue through Friday, September 26, 2025.
The Journal is a professionally produced, bi-annual publication that features the literary and visual art of those 60 and older who live or work in Lexington. The broad selection of material includes both short fiction and non-fiction, poetry, photography, artwork, and crafts.
Application guidelines, the application, and the past 16 issues of the Lexington LifeTimes can be found on the Friends of the COA website. Printed copies are available at Cary Library.
All those 60+ with talent to share who live or work in Lexington are encouraged to apply!
| Capital Project Highlight |
FY24: Stone Building Design and Unexpected Repairs (Art. 10 (a))
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Funds Expended: $106,495.20 of $400,000
The 2023 Annual Town Meeting approved $400,000 for the first phase of the renovation and new addition at the Ellen Stone Building. The design would restore the original floor plan, modified to accommodate future tenants and their specific uses, as outlined in the 2009 Stone Building Historic Structures Report. Future renovations are expected to rehabilitate the historic part of the structure as well as to add accessible restrooms, an elevator, and fire protection, in all cases flexible enough to best suit the needs of future tenants.
Subsequent funds were not requested for FY26, but there are anticipated requests in future fiscal years. Since January 2024, the project’s architect has gathered public input and developed design options. In the Fall of 2024, the Select Board instructed the Department of Public Facilities to hold off advancing a renovation project until a suitable tenant could be found. An RFP was developed in early 2025, seeking bids to lease the new proposed space, however the project remains on hold as no tenant has been identified.
For more updates on open capital projects, check out the 2025 Community Preservation Committee’s Status Report.
| | Upcoming Community Events | |
Lexington Community Center
10-Year Anniversary Party!
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Join us on Friday, September 12, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Lexington Community Center!
The Community Center will be host its own birthday party, complete with food trucks, games, entertainment, and activities for all ages!
Rain or shine, don't miss this great community event!
Learn more on the Lexington Community Center webpage.
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After a smashing success last year, the Bikeway Block Party will be back for its second year!
Sunday, September 14
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Minuteman Bikeway
Bikeway Block Party is an inclusive, community-focused festival designed to showcase our area's diverse array of arts, activities, and culture, and celebrate our shared space. Local parks will set the stage for musical performances, dance lessons, yoga classes, drum circles, bubble blowing, bike decorating, pick up kickball, and so much more.
View the Bikeway Block Party event schedule.
| | Celebrating the Black Patriots of Lexington: Video Unveiling | |
Please join Lexington staff and Historian Sean D. Osborne for an unveiling of two new animated videos detailing the lives of Prince Estabrook, Pompey Fiske, and Eli Burdoo at the Lexington Visitors Center Diorama Room on Monday, September 22 at 9:30am!
| Lexington Center Mural Project Ribbon Cutting | | |
The work on the Lexington Center Mural project is finally complete!
Join the Town of Lexington, Lexington History Museums, and muralist Kit Collins for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the completion of the project!
Tuesday, September 16
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Lexington History Museum Patio
13 Depot Square, Lexington
Interested in attending? Please RSVP to the Lexington Office of Economic Development.
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Sustainability Day at the
Lexington Farmers' Market
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Join us for Sustainability Day at the Lexington Farmers' Market for a chance to learn more about the work of local organizations working to make our community a more sustainable place.
Tuesday, September 16
2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Worthen Road Practice Field
In addition to the regular vendors, there will be representatives from a host of organizations sharing resources to help you adopt more sustainable practices.
| | | Forever Fit - Free Wellness Program | | |
Forever Fit is a free wellness program being offered at the Lexington Community Center that is design for seniors ages 60+. Forever fit teaches participants how to develop strength, increase flexibility, improve balance and agility, build up endurance, and reduce stress.
The program includes individual assessments with the instructor, group instruction 2 times a week, and when necessary, personal training sessions with expert, Judy Whitney. Classes will be held for 12 weeks on Mondays and Wednesdays at 2:20 PM.
The Forever Fit information session will take place on Monday, September 8, at 2:30 PM in Community Center Room 006.
| | Lexington Senior Wellness Fair | | |
Lexington's 2025 Senior Wellness Fair will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 AM at the Lexington Community Center (39 Marrett Road, Lexington).
The fair will include booths hosted by community health and wellness organizations from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, with lunch and a guest speaker from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The event will also include a vaccine clinic and a raffle.
For any questions, please call 781-372-0276.
For questions on transportation, please contact the Lexington Town Transportation Office at 781-861-1210 for transportation schedules.
| | Flu & Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic | | |
As a part of the Senior Wellness Fair, a vaccine clinic will be held with appointments available from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
This flu and Covid-19 vaccine clinic is free to Lexington Residents 60 years and older. Please be sure to bring your health insurance card.
Register online for the Wellness Fair Vaccine Clinic.
Note: Pre-registration for the vaccine clinic is encouraged, but on-site registration will be available.
| | The Senior Wellness Fair is made possible through a grant from the Dana Home Foundation. | | |
The Town of Lexington values and celebrates the diversity of our community. The contributions of our employees, visitors, businesses, and residents enrich the character and quality of life in our community.
We are committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Check out the open positions currently available, and reach out to our Human Resources Department if you have any questions related to a specific posting or the application process.
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Current Openings
Department of Public Works
Cary Memorial Library
Police & Fire Department
Economic Development
Visit LexingtonMA.gov/jobs for more information.
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