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Final Chance to See Contradictions of Freedom at LexArt

COMMUNITY NOTICE

Final Weekend! Sisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth Contradictions of Freedom March 29 – April 27, 2025 Sisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth are a guild of textile…

U.S. Army Rededicates Lexington Battle Green and Army Campaign Streamer No. 1

LEX250 NEWS

Chair of Lexington Select Board Doug Lucente addresses a crowd of thousands to rededicate the Lexington Battle Green. A s dawn approached on the morning of April 19, 1775, dozens…

49 Naturalized in Lexington Ceremony to Culminate 250th Anniversary Commemorations

LEX250 NEWS

O n the historic Lexington Battle Green, 49 people became American citizens during a Naturalization Ceremony on Tuesday. (Photo Courtesy Lex250) The Lexington History Museums and Lex250 Commission, in…

Lex250 Commission Celebrates Successful Patriotic Picnic in the Park

LEX250 NEWS

T he Lex250 Commission is proud to celebrate the resounding success of Monday’s Patriotic Picnic in the Park, a celebration held at Hastings Park as part of the historic 250th…

The Honorable Stephen Breyer to Speak at Cary Hall May 3rd

COMMUNITY NEWS

CARY HALL – Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism Saturday, May 3 8:00—9:00 PM Cary Hall1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420 **Offsite Location** This program will take…

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.

The American Patriot Gala

LEX250 NEWS

Celebrate the 250th! Join us in celebrating Lexington’s special place in the history of our country. The American Patriot Gala, hosted by the Lexington Knights of Columbus, will be held on…

The Lexington Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Lexington 250! See all the photos!

Local Business Leaders Celebrate at Annual Chamber of Commerce Gala The 2025 Annual Lexington Chamber of Commerce Gala was a tremendous success, with over 260 people in attendance. Partnering with…

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.…

Pilgrim Church and Lexington Neighbor Brigade Launch Annual Dignity Matters Supply Drive

COMMUNITIY CURRENTS

Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC of Lexington, and Lexington Neighbor Brigade invite the community to participate in their annual collection of feminine hygiene products and underwear for women in need for…

The Master Singers of Lexington Celebrate Adam Grossman’s 30th Anniversary as Music Director

COMMUNITY CURRENTS

The Master Singers of Lexington proudly announce a monumental milestone: Adam Grossman’s 30th anniversary as Music Director. Since joining the ensemble in 1995, Grossman has been the driving force behind…

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…

Official Opening of Figurella in Lexington.

COMMUNITY CURRENTS

Well-wishers, friends, family and Chamber of Commerce members were on hand as Chiara Migani and Carmela Esposito cut the a ceremonial ribbon marking the official opening of Figurella in Lexington.

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…

Lexington Symphony Presents ‘The Fight for Freedom’ – the Emotional Struggle of Humanity During WW2

COMMUNITY CURRENTS

The Fight for Freedom featuring Paul Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler portraying the emotional struggle of humanity during WW2, and Ralph Vaughn Williams’s Sea Symphony featuring Baritone, Aaron Engebreth, Soprano, Michelle…

Lexington Resident Kathleen McQuade Ellmore Named to Irish America Business 100

COMMUNITY CURRENTS

At a recent ceremony held at The Metropolitan Club in New York, Kathleen McQuade Ellmore was honored as one of the outstanding Irish American business leaders of 2024.

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.

East Lexington Businesses Continue New Tradition

TOWN NEWS

East Lexington business fund wreaths lining Mass. Ave.

John Sweitzer Retires from DPW

TOWN NEWS

John worked all of those years in the Highway Division.

Black Violin Full Circle Tour

COMMUNITY CURRENTS

Black Violin Full Circle Tour Cary Memorial Hall April 13, 2025 7:00 PM

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.

Lexington Education Foundation (LEF) Announces Trivia Bee 2025

COMMUNITY NOTICE

Fundraiser supports grandmaking for Lexington schools.

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.

Lexington Cuts the Ribbon on State-of-the-Art Police Station

MADELYN LUCENTE

The opening of this state-of-the-art facility marks the end of a long journey for the town, decades of planning, community engagement, and hard work.

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.

Bringing the World to Lexington

Heather Beasley Doyle

By Heather Beasley Doyle As Godbole and Malhotra shared their stories of bringing their cultural passions to audiences, it became clear how much time, work and energy they’ve put into…

Town of Lexington Hosts Chinese Business Delegation

COMMUNITY NOTICE

T he Town of Lexington recently hosted the Shanghai Zhangjiang Delegation for an afternoon of business and history. The seven-member delegation represented investment and biotech interests from Shanghai, China.…

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