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Attention subscribers
For several years, the Town Communications staff has maintained two digital email publications: Town News & Alerts and the Link to Lexington.
Starting immediately, we are merging those two contact lists. All messages will now be sent out as Link to Lexington emails. There is an additional contact list titled Lexington Events that will also be merged into this new, all-encompassing contact list. In the end, this change will enable us to reach more than 6,000 people with the Town's primary digital newsletter.
The Town-wide weekly newsletter will continue to be distributed on Fridays. Messages geared toward more timely or singular events, programs, or initiatives will be distributed to the same list.
If you originally subscribed to Town News & Alerts and do not wish to receive the weekly newsletter, you can unsubscribe using the link at the bottom of this email.
That being said, we encourage you to stay with us! We truly enjoy the opportunity to share this information directly with the community, and hope this change allows us to connect with even more residents!
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Lex250 Weekend of Light
Drone Show this Sunday!
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Experience history like you've never seen it before! The Lex250 Commission invites you to celebrate six months until Lex250 with the Weekend of Light Drone Show Extravaganza!
This show will take place on Sunday, October 20 at 6:30 PM at the Lexington High School Athletic Fields on Worthen Road.
Several of the surrounding roads will be closed to vehicle traffic but accessible to pedestrians starting around 5:00 PM on October 20.
For more event details and information on road closures, visit the Lex250 website.
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Early Voting
Early voting starts on Saturday, October 19.
All early voting will be held in the Ellen Stone Room of the Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building at 1605 Massachusetts Avenue. Early voting hours are as follows:
Saturday, October 19
Week of October 21 to October 25
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Tuesday - 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Friday - 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Saturday, October 26
Week of October 28 to November 1
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 8:30 PM to 4:30 PM
- Tuesday - 8:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Friday - 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
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Important Dates
Last Day to Register to Vote:
Saturday, October 26 at 5:00 PM
Deadline to Request a Vote by Mail Ballot:
Tuesday, October 29 at 5:00 PM
Deadline to Request an In-Person Absentee Ballot:
Monday, November 4 at 12:00 PM
Election Day (Polls Open):
Tuesday, November 5 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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Bedford/Hartwell Complete Streets Design Presentation | |
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On Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 PM, the Town's consultant will present the draft 25% preferred alternative design of the Bedford Street and Hartwell Avenue Complete Streets Reconstruction Project.
Join this meeting via the Bedford Hartwell Project Zoom link to learn about the preferred design alternative and provide feedback.
The Lexington Planning Office will also be holding an open-house at the Community Center on November 19 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. There you will be able to look more closely at the design plans and have your questions answered by the engineers involved.
For more information on the project, visit the Bedford/Hartwell Complete Streets Project webpage.
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Trick Or Treat in Lexington Center | |
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The Lexington Retailers Association is sponsoring its annual Trick or Treat in the Center event on Thursday, October 31, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Lexington Center businesses will give out various types of treats to children in costume. Keep an eye out for the orange, black, and white balloon bouquets at the doors of all participating local businesses, and don't forget to say "Trick or Treat"!
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Town staff will be participating as well! Stop by our table in front of the Town Office Building (1625 Massachusetts Avenue).
Visit the Trick or Treat in the Center webpage for a full list of participating vendors and parking information.
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Lexington Firefighters Raise $3,400 for Breast Cancer Research | |
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The Lexington Fire Department raised $3,400 through the sale of special breast cancer awareness t-shirts. All of the money is being donated to the Tanner Ta Ta Foundation, a non-profit that provides support to women and their families following a breast cancer diagnosis.
Members of the department will wear these t-shirts as their on-duty uniforms through the month of October.
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Lexington Police Selling Pink Patches to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research | |
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The Lexington Police Department is selling special pink patches during October. All proceeds will go to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute for Breast Cancer Research.
Patches are $10 each. They are available in the main lobby of the Lexington Police Station at 1575 Massachusetts Avenue.
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Volunteer for a Town Board or Committee! | |
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There's one week left in the current recruitment cycle for Town boards and committees! More than a dozen groups are seeking new members.
Groups with vacancies include:
Interested candidates are asked to submit a completed application no later than Friday, October 25.
Online applications are preferred, however, paper applications are available from the Select Board office inside the Town Office Building.
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Reducing Emissions in the Waste Sector Workshop | |
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is holding a regional workshop on planning for waste-related carbon reduction. The workshop will take place at the Lexington Community Center on Thursday, October 24 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and will be followed by a networking lunch.
This event will include presentations from regional waste sector leaders, a brainstorming session for reducing emissions from waste at the local and regional level, and a discussion on equity and co-benefits relating to potential reduction actions. MAPC will also be featuring Lexington's local efforts at waste reduction.
Register online for the MAPC Waste Workshop by Thursday, October 17. Space is limited.
Learn more about MAPC on the Greater Boston Action Plan website. For questions about this event, email CPRG@mapc.org.
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Author Talk: Coming Out, Becoming Ourselves | |
Author Sarah Boyer will discuss the history of Boston-Cambridge Daughters of Bilitis, highlighting the experiences of 20 lesbians from the gay liberation movement and the significance of community in Massachusetts' LGBTQ+ history. Refreshments will be served. | |
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Munroe Center for the Arts
10th Annual Artwalk
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The Munroe Center for the Arts' 10th Annual Artwalk is now on display in Lexington Center!
This year's Artwalk includes drawings, paintings, photographs, and sculptures from 50 local artists, displayed in the windows of retail establishments throughout the center.
The display will remain active until Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
For more details, visit the Munroe Center's ArtWalk Tour Webpage
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Upcoming Flu & COVID
Vaccine Clinics
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The Lexington Department of Public Health is has a couple more Flu & COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Lexington residents this fall! See below for information on the dates and times of the clinics. | |
Saturday, October 26
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Community-Wide (4+)
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Thursday, November 7
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Community-Wide (4+)
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Free COVID-19 Test Kits Available | |
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The Lexington Health Department is still offering free COVID-19 test kits to residents. Each household is limited to two boxes (four tests total). Kits can be picked up at the Town Office Building, Fire Headquarters, or Community Center.
There are also free COVID-19 test kits available online through the United States Postal Service (USPS). Visit the USPS website to place an order for free at-home COVID-19 tests.
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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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