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June 16, 2026 Special Election Results: Town Meeting Decision Stands Due to Vote Threshold

COMMUNITY NEWS

On June 16, 2026, the Town of Lexington held a Special Election in accordance with Section 8 of Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929 “An Act to Establish in…

Zine Making with Lexington 250’s Sabrina Bhattacharjya

COMMUNITY EVENT

Zine Making with Lexington 250’s Sabrina Bhattacharjya Friday, June 19, 4PM – 7PM Drop in and create your own zine—a small, handmade publication that can combine art, writing, photography, collage,…

LHS Building Project Team is hosting a Community Forum on Wednesday, June 24, at 6:30 PM

COMMUNITY EVENT

The Lexington High School (LHS) Building Project Team is hosting a Community Forum on Wednesday, June 24, at 6:30 PM in the Estabrook Room at Cary Memorial Building (1605 Massachusetts Avenue). The event will be HYBRID, so participants can join…

Lexington Police Department K9s Watson and Maisey to Get Donation of Body Armor

COMMUNITY NEWS

Detective Sullivan and Maisey. COURTESY PHOTO Detective Hankins and Watson. COURTESY PHOTO L exington Police Department, MA – K9s Watson and Maisey will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks…

Lexington Soccer Celebration

COMMUNITY EVENT

One World. One Cup. One Community. June 16–26, 2026 | Visitors Center Lawn | Lexington, Massachusetts Event Hours: Daily from 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Visitors Center Lawn,…

Community Endowment of Lexington (CEL) Announces 2026 Grant Recipients

COMMUNITY NOTICE

Community Endowment of Lexington (CEL) is pleased to announce its Grant Recipients for 2026. This year, we received 24 applications in a highly competitive grant cycle. These grant partners’ initiatives…

CLC Events: Willard’s Woods & Spring Birding

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Willard’s Woods: A Brief Journey Through a 12,000 Year-old Landscape, Sunday May 3, 2pm By popular demand, Jeff Howry, Ph.D., a Lexington historian and archaeologist will lead another walk exploring…

Lexington Field & Garden Club Events

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Plant Sale May 16 8 – 11 AM DPW Lawn 201 Bedford Street Garden Tools, Dahlias, Perennials Garden Tour June 13 10 AM – 3 PM Inspirational Gardens…

TREE NEWS SPRING 2026

BY MATT FOTI

Matt Foti, Certified Arborist W e have had a couple of warm days over the past couple of months, but I think that when Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on…

Town of Lexington women staff members graduate from Women’s Institute for Leadership and Learning

The women from the town of Lexington who graduated from the Women’s Institute for Leadership and Learning program. (Courtesy photos) T his past month, the Town of Lexington celebrated…

Unraveling The Magic Of A Muster!

COMMUNITY EVENT

Lexington’s Timeless Call To Rhythm And Revolution [I}magine standing on the historic Lexington Battle Green, where the first shots of the American Revolution echoed in 1775, and suddenly the air…

New Legacy Cultural Center Lantern Festival 2026

COMMUNITY EVENT

A few highlights from the Lantern Festival on Sunday 3-1-26. More to come! https://lexingtontimesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1772464858-bbaaea684dec187f2b6dadcdab071c22.mp4

Not Born a Democracy: Preconditions for a Constitutional Republic

COMMUNITY EVENT

Martha Minow April 11, 2026, 8 PM R ecent experience has shaken our faith in the solidity of our democratic institutions and in the Constitution itself. We’ve discovered that…

USPS Reminds Customers to Check and Maintain Mailboxes

COMMUNITY NOTICE

W ith National Mailbox Improvement Week approaching (May 18 – May 24), the U.S. Postal Service is encouraging customers to inspect, maintain, and upgrade their mailboxes to help ensure safe,…

Driving for FISH is Rewarding

TOWN NEWS

Many clients tell Dick how important and helpful the service is to them. The service and its importance to those who use it cannot be overstated. Drivers have been told…

Lexington DPW Receives Recognition from APWA

TOWN NEWS

The Lexington DPW was nominated by industry peers and selected by a committee of public works professionals and consultants, highlighting their exceptional service and innovation in municipal operations.

Massachusetts Senate Votes to Inject $5.4B into Housing

COMMUNITY NOTICE

Senate’s Affordable Homes Act sets course for thousands of new units, sweeping renovations of public and affordable housing, and protections for residents.

News & Events

June 16, 2026 Special Election Results: Town Meeting Decision Stands Due to Vote Threshold

Zine Making with Lexington 250’s Sabrina Bhattacharjya

LHS Building Project Team is hosting a Community Forum on Wednesday, June 24, at 6:30 PM

Lexington Police Department K9s Watson and Maisey to Get Donation of Body Armor

Lexington Soccer Celebration

Community Endowment of Lexington (CEL) Announces 2026 Grant Recipients

CLC Events: Willard’s Woods & Spring Birding

Lexington Field & Garden Club Events

TREE NEWS SPRING 2026

Town of Lexington women staff members graduate from Women’s Institute for Leadership and Learning

Unraveling The Magic Of A Muster!

New Legacy Cultural Center Lantern Festival 2026

Not Born a Democracy: Preconditions for a Constitutional Republic

USPS Reminds Customers to Check and Maintain Mailboxes

Driving for FISH is Rewarding

Lexington DPW Receives Recognition from APWA

Massachusetts Senate Votes to Inject $5.4B into Housing

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