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Illuminate Lexington This
Weekend at LexLux!
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Help shine a light on our Town during the darkness of winter!
LexLux: Illumination Night is taking place at Depot Square on Saturday, January 11, beginning at 4:30 PM. This event will kick off two weeks of illuminations along the Town's cultural district, from East Lexington to Worthen Road.
The event will consist of the following:
- Community light sculpture project
- LED spirograph portraits
- Interactive light display
- Animated projection mapping on the Depot building
- Campfire and hot chocolate
- Group drone photo to capture it all
Learn more about this town-wide event and its many community partners on the LexLux Event webpage.
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Get to Know Lexington's New Town Manager Steve Bartha | |
Lexington's Town Manager, Steve Bartha, sat down with LexMedia for a one-on-one interview to discuss what's on the horizon for our historic community—including housing, a new high school, Lex250, and more. | |
Attention Election Candidates
Final Day to Submit Nomination Papers is Monday, January 13
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All candidates wishing to run for major office or Town Meeting in the March 2025 local election must have returned nomination paperwork, complete with signatures, to the Town Clerk's Office by 5:00 PM on Monday, January 13, 2025.
The deadline to pick up nomination papers was on Thursday, January 9. Anyone who did not pick up nomination papers by that date cannot run in the upcoming election.
Visit our Elections & Voting page for a current list of Town Meeting candidates or candidates for major office. These lists are also printed and displayed inside the Town Clerk's Office on the main floor of the Town Office Building.
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Attention Lexington Voters | |
Polling Location Changes In Effect for All Future Elections | |
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On December 16, 2024, the Lexington Select Board voted to change the polling location for Precincts 1, 2, 5, and 7 to Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Hall. This move consolidates the voting locations for all nine precincts to three places:
- Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building
- Samuel Hadley Public Services Building
- Lexington Community Center
This change is relevant to the March 3, 2025, Annual Town Election and all future elections.
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FY25 3rd Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills Mailed | |
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The Town will once again host its annual MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 20, 2025, to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and long-lasting legacy.
The annual event is organized by the Town Celebrations Committee, in partnership with Lexington's Human Rights Committee, to engage and mobilize young people of all ages to serve others. There are multiple opportunities for residents of all ages to volunteer their time.
This year's featured program, Women of the Movement, celebrates the courageous women of the Civil Rights Movement. 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of MLK Day as a National Day of Service and the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act.
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- Monday, January 20, 2025
- Grace Chapel, 59 Worthen Road
- 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Organizers are excited to present Loretta J. Ross as this year's keynote speaker. Ross is a reproductive justice and human rights advocate who teaches at Smith College. She is a 2024 inductee into the National Women's Hall of Fame and a 2022 recipient of the MacArthur Foundation Genius Award.
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Dreamers and Doers
Invited to Participate in Lex250 Countdown Calendar
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Join Lex250 in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by sharing your dreams for a better future. Dr. King envisioned a world rooted in equality, justice, and community, values that continue to inspire Lexington as we reflect on 250 years of progress.
On Monday, January 20, take a photo in front of the Lex250 Countdown Calendar — and use it to share your dream for the future.
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CAAL, Lex250 hosting Annual Lunar New Year Celebration | |
The community is invited to celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year with the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL), the Lexington Symphony, and Lex250.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
7:00 PM
Lexington High School, 251 Waltham Street
2025 is the Year of the Snake. The Lunar New Year Gala promises to meld East and West through art, music, and community spirit. This is the first time in the event's 40+ year history that the theme will bring together the best of two different cultures.
Ticket information and event details are posted on CAAL's website.
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Lexington LifeTimes Winter 2025 Issue Now Available | |
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The Winter 2025 Issue of Lexington LifeTimes: A Creative Arts Journal is now available! The publication is primarily digital, though a limited number of print copies are available around Lexington Center.
Lexington LifeTimes features creative content produced by Senior residents. This includes short fiction, essays, poetry, photography, artwork, and cartoons.
This is the 15th issue of the journal. It's produced, edited, and distributed by the Friends of the Lexington Council on Aging. The most recent issue and all previous publications are posted online.
If you are interested in contributing to the Summer 2025 issue, all the submission information is posted online. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 25, 2025.
Please contact the Friends of the Lexington Council on Aging with questions or comments.
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Recycle Old or Unwanted String Lights at Hartwell Avenue Facility | |
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Lexington is excited to begin accepting string lights at our Hartwell Avenue Composting & Recycling Facility.
Lights can be dropped off during the facility's normal hours of operation. Look for two large recycling bins near the main office.
We are excited to share that one of these bins will also be placed at the Community Center at 39 Marrett Road.
In communities without this service, there are few ways to dispose of old or unwanted string lights, other than throwing them away.
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Single-Use Plastic Water Bottle Ban Now in Effect | |
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Under Town of Lexington Bylaw §81-16 — The sale of non-sparkling, unflavored water in a single-use plastic bottle is prohibited in the Town of Lexington as of Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Exceptions
The following exceptions apply:
- Containers larger than 34 fluid ounces (1 liter)
- Flavored, sparkling, or carbonated beverages
- Declared emergencies
Read our news flash for more information on Bylaw §81-16, including enforcement, history, and frequently asked questions.
This is one of several bylaws intended to curb the Town's reliance on single-use plastics. Read more about plastic reduction efforts in Lexington.
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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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Current Openings
Police & Fire Department
Economic Development
Department of Public Works
Visit LexingtonMA.gov/jobs for more information.
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