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LexSORT: FREE Community Composting Pilot Program Begins September 13; Pre-Registration Required
The Town of Lexington is partnering with LexZeroWaste to launch LexSORT (Lexington Shared Organics Recovered Together), a 6-month community composting drop-off pilot program. 

Lexington residents will be able to drop off household food scraps and compostable kitchen waste at their convenience starting September 13 at 2 locations in Lexington:

  • Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd.
  • 173 Bedford St. (location of former Liberty Mutual building)

Residents must pre-register to participate in this 6-month pilot program.

For more details and to pre-register, visit LexZeroWaste.org/LexSort

Support for this pilot was provided by a grant from the Community Endowment of Lexington, an endowed fund of the Foundation for MetroWest.
Middlesex County Elevated to 'Moderate' Risk of West Nile Virus
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced two new human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. Both individuals are male, one in his 50s and the other in his 70s and both were exposed to WNV in Middlesex County.

Earlier this week, DPH announced the first human case of WNV identified in Massachusetts this year was also likely exposed in Middlesex County. The Greater Boston area and several towns in Bristol and Worcester counties are already at moderate risk for WNV. There have been no deaths this year associated with WNV.

Based on the three human cases, recent increases in WNV findings in mosquitoes, and weather favorable for mosquito activity, the WNV risk level of an additional 38 communities, including Lexington, is being raised from low to moderate.

Preventing Mosquito Bites
There are simple steps you can take to prevent mosquito bites and avoid WNV.

  • Apply insect repellent when you go outdoors.
  • Wear pants and long sleeves
  • Be aware of peak mosquito hours - The hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting times for many mosquitoes.
  • Drain standing water – Many mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water.
  • Install or repair screens - some mosquitoes like to come indoors. Keep them outside by having tightly-fitting screens on all your windows and doors.

The Lexington Office of Public Health will continue to work closely with the Mass. Dept. of Public Health and the East Middlesex Mosquito Control. 

If there are any additional updates or  specific  actions  taken due to WNV in our area, the Office of Public Health will notify the residents of Lexington.

Information about WNV and reports of current and historical WNV virus activity in Massachusetts can be found on the MDPH website at www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito.
Upcoming Vacancy on the Commission on Disability
The Commission on Disability will have one vacancy effective October 1, and Town Manager Jim Malloy is looking for a resident interested in serving.

About the Commission on Disability
The Commission provides research on local problems, recommendations regarding Town policies and services, assistance with ensuring legal compliance, information and referral services, and programs – all with regard to people with disabilities.

How to Apply
For consideration for appointment to the Commission on Disability, interested candidates should: 

Lexington Town Office Building
c/o Town Manager's Office
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420 

Why Serve?
Serving on a Town committee is a great way to:
  • Get involved in the community
  • Meet your neighbors
  • Help make decisions that make Lexington a great place to live, work, and visit
All non-emergency Town Offices are closed on Monday, September 6 for Labor Day, and no public meetings or hearings will be held.

  • Trash and recycling collection is on a 1 day delay. If your trash is normally picked up on Monday, it will be on Tuesday, etc. Friday's collection will be on Saturday.
  • Cary Library is closed.
  • The Community Center is closed.
Fall Water Meter Reading Begins Monday, September 13
The Department of Public Works' (DPW) Water/Sewer Division will begin reading all Town water meters on Monday, September 13 and will continue through the end of November.

A DPW meter reader will visit each residence and business. Staff will present Lexington DPW identification and a resident can verify water meter personnel by calling the DPW Operations Office at 781-274-8300 extension 1.
September is Suicide Prevention Month - Support and Resources Available in Lexington
During the month of September, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. 

National Suicide Prevention Week is the Monday through Sunday surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day. It’s a time to share resources and stories, as well as promote suicide prevention awareness. 

World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10. It’s a time to remember those affected by suicide, to raise awareness, and to focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it most.

Think you know someone who is struggling? Let them know they’re not alone.

  1. Reach out to them
  2. Listen and validate them
  3. Seek help immediately

Call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for free 24/7 support.

For mental health support, call the Lexington Human Services Department at 781-698-4840 or visit LexingtonMA.gov/GetHelp
Information About COVID-19 Booster Shots
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that moderately to severely immunocompromised people receive an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Immunocompromised people should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them. Read more about the CDC’s recommendations.

Eligible individuals can find a location to get a booster dose by using the State’s VaxFinder: http://vaxfinder.mass.gov

The general public has not yet been approved for a third dose, but the CDC is planning in the event it is. Read more.
COVID-19 Data
Our Office of Public Health compiles COVID-19 data for our community and it is available on our website at LexingtonMA.gov/COVID19data
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