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Actor Kurt Russell Takes Part in Arlington 250 Celebration with Visit to Home of Ancestor Killed by British Troops on First Day of Revolutionary War

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Boston Russell, Trisha Kennealy and Kurt Russell at The Inn at Hastings Park. PHOTO BY JIM SHAWKurt Russell (center), with his son Boston (far left), Jonathan Lane, Revolution250 Coordinator and…

Governor Healey Announces Regie Gibson as Massachusetts Inaugural Poet Laureate

Laurie Atwater

Regie Gibson with Governor Healey. Governor Healey Announces Regie Gibson as Massachusetts Inaugural Poet Laureate. COURTESY PHOTO T oday, at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Governor Maura Healey and…

Lexington is Among the Healey Administration’s Inaugural Group of Climate Leader Communities

COMMUNITY NEWS

Representative Michelle Ciccolo is pictured with Governor Maura Healey at the reenactment of the Battle of Lexington in 2024. PHOTO BY JIM SHAW T he Healey-Driscoll Administration is announcing the…

English At Large Honors Lexington Volunteers

COMMUNITY NEWS

Lexington residents Elisabeth Piquet, Maureen Bennani, Judy Mindardi EAL receive 10-year service award in 2023 from ESL. COURTESY PHOTO English at Large (EAL) is a nonprofit organization that helps adult…

The Cary Library Foundation announces the appointment of Mary Ann Sorel as Executive Director

COMMUNITY NOTICE

I t is with tremendous gratitude and appreciation that I share the news that Mary Ellen Ringo has resigned as the Executive Director of the Cary Memorial Library Foundation after…

Massport Announces New Aviation Leadership Hires

COMMUNITY NEWS

Sharon Williams T he Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is pleased to announce that Sharon Williams has been named Director of Aviation Facilities and Passenger Services at Boston Logan International Airport,…

Changing Hearts | Changing Minds, An Inspiring Art Exhibit at First Parish

COMMUNITY NEWS

Featuring the works of Jaypix Belmer, L’Merchie Frazier, Khalid Kodi, and Hakim Raquib Exhibition Opening Sunday, May 18, 2025 5:30 PM Artist Talkback and Reception Sunday, June 1, 2025 NOON…

Feinmann, Inc. Welcomes New President

COMMUNITY NEWS

Maren Reepmeyer F einmann, Inc., an award-winning design-build firm based in Lexington, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maren O. Reepmeyer, AIA LEED AP, as the company’s new…

USPS Reminds Customers to Check and Maintain Mailboxes

Laurie Atwater

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,…

PTO/PTA “Food Scraps Aren’t Trash” Fundraiser

Laurie Atwater

Food Scraps The Lexington PTOs and PTAs have partnered with Black Earth Compost on a fundraiser that will bring the school compost programs full circle! There are two ways to…

Spring OWLL Courses

Bea Mah Holland

You are About to Flourish! How? By Taking Exciting Spring OWLL Courses with Your Talented Lexington Neighbors! Much research tells us that we can increase the quality and length of…

Everett & Sons Insurance and MAPFRE are Patriots Day Parade Titanium Sponsor with $5K donation

LEX250 NEWS

Curt Everett Sr., and Curt Everett Jr. joined with members of Lexington’s Town Celebration Committee.

LPS Superintendent Issues Response to Executive Order Aimed at Limiting DEI Education

LEXINGTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT NEWS

On January 29, the White House issued an executive order titled “Ending Radical Indoctrination of K-12 Schools.” The following is a statement issued in response to that order from Dr.…

Lexington Dental Associates Celebrates 75 Years

COMMUNITY CURRENTS

The staff of Lexington Dental Associates Lexington Dental Associates has been a staple in the Lexington community since its founding in 1950, and naturally, some things have evolved over the…

Christina And George Gamota SPONSOR THE LEXINGTON SYMPHONY’S “The Fight for Freedom” to Honor the Spirit Of Ukraine

Laurie Atwater

George Gamota, Symphony conductor Jonathan McPhee, Christina Gamota, Alex Gamota and Epp Sonin. PHOTO BY JIM SHAW George and Christina Gamota are longtime supporters of the Lexington Symphony. The…

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.

John Sweitzer Retires from DPW

TOWN NEWS

John worked all of those years in the Highway Division.

Lexington Community Ed Speaker Series

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

Expand your knowledge! Upcoming lectures at LCE.

LHS Annual Boosters’ Dinner

COMMUNITY NOTICE

Players recognized at Boosters’ dinner.

Community Endowment of Lexington Opens 2025 Grant Application Process

COMMUNITY NOTICE

Applications open on January 15, 2025, at 9 AM and are due February 19, 2025 at 5 PM.

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.

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