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Everything You Need to Know About Snowstorms in Lexington
With last week's early-season winter storm behind us, we want to draw your attention to a list of helpful resources and information we've made available to help you stay informed and equipped for the next storm.

Visit www.LexingtonMA.gov/Snow, where you'll find information on:

  • Where to find details on cancellations, closings & other storm information.
  • Winter parking ban details.
  • How snow is managed in Lexington.
  • How to report plowing/sanding issues.
  • Tips on how to cope with winter storms.
  • How to report power outages.
  • Resources for those with special needs, or need help shoveling.
Important Reminder Regarding Electricity Providers in Lexington
Recently, we have received a number of calls related to third-party solicitors visiting homes or calling and asking residents to consider switching their energy provider. We want to remind the community of a couple important things:

  • You have the right to choose your own electricity supplier.
  • If someone calls you, or comes to your door, and wants to talk to you about your electricity bill, they do not represent the Town of Lexington or Eversource.
  • If someone does call or come to your door, protect your Eversource account number.
  • Lexington's Community Choice program offers a long-term price that will not change until December 2020 and the right to leave the program at any time with no fee or penalty.

For additional details, and to learn more about Lexington's Community Choice Program, visit www.LexingtonMA.gov/CommunityChoice .

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Where to Find Details When Flags Are at Half-Staff
A handful of residents have asked Town staff recently why flags are at half-staff at our municipal buildings on a given day. As a result, we've created a page on our website to keep you informed of half-staff notices.

You can find the list by visiting www.LexingtonMA.gov/Flags . This web page also has a link to the Board of Selectmen's page, as they control the status of the flag on the Battle Green.
Age-Friendly Community Needs Assessment Final Report Now Available
The Department of Human Services recently released the final report  Lexington for All Ages: A Community Needs Assessment , which shares key findings related to living and aging in Lexington.


The report comes after months of research and gathering of community input to assess the needs of aging residents in Lexington. The goal was to learn both what we are doing well and where we, as a Town, need to focus energy and resources to make Lexington more livable for all ages.

The assessment was facilitated by the expert team at the Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging, a research unit within the University of Massachusetts Boston Gerontology Institute.
Open Letter to the Community: Behaviors at Cary Library
Cary Library is experiencing an increase in destructive behaviors during after-school hours.

These behaviors include;
  • vandalism of library spaces and furnishings
  • tampering with library security cameras
  • misuse of library restrooms and study rooms
  • vaping in the building

In cooperation with the Human Services, Police, and School Departments, Library staff are actively working to address these issues to keep Cary Library a safe and welcoming place. 

For more information, we encourage you to read   the Library's open letter to the community   from Library Director, Koren Stembridge, and Trustee Chairperson, Joseph Pato.
Deadline to Submit Citizen's Petitions for 2020 Annual Town Meeting is December 19
Citizen's petitions provide a way for people to add an article to a Town Meeting warrant. 

To be included in the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, citizen's petitions must be submitted to the Board of Selectmen’s Office no later than 4:00 PM on Thursday, December 19, 2019.  Petitioners are encouraged to also submit their draft motions at the same time. 

Not sure how the citizen’s petition process works?  View our complete guide for submitting citizen's petitions.

Draft motions, presentations and supporting information are due no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

The 2020 Annual Town Meeting begins on March 23, 2020.

Town Manager Seeks Volunteers for Bedford St/Hartwell Ave Area Transportation Improvements Advisory Group 
Town Manager James Malloy is seeking 5-7 members to serve on an advisory group focused on the 25% design plan for the Bedford Street/Hartwell Avenue Area transportation improvements.  Town Meeting  recently appropriated funds for the 25% design.

To gain a well-rounded perspective, the suggested membership should include representatives from:

  • Board of Selectmen
  • Planning Board
  • Conservation Commission
  • Businesses in the Hartwell Avenue area
  • Residents in the area of the Bedford St/Hartwell Ave intersection
  • MIT Lincoln Labs
  • Hanscom Air Force Base
  • Bicycle groups
  • MassDOT

The Board of Selectmen needs to endorse an alternative transportation design that will be submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. 

The Advisory Group will be tasked with gathering public input, though not necessarily consensus, on a feasible design alternative that will be submitted to the Board for consideration.


Fill out an application and submit it to Cathy Severance in the Town Manager's Office either via email at  cseverance@lexingtonma.gov , or in person on the 2nd floor of the Town Office Building, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue.
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