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MBTA Fare Increases Effective July 1
Effective July 1, 2019, fares for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) increased approximately six percent. Both bus routes 62 and 76 service Lexington;   visit the MBTA's website to see their schedules.

  • A local bus ride (one way) paid with a CharlieCard remains at $1.70.
  • Subway ride (one way) paid with a CharlieCard has increased from $2.25 to $2.40.

For more information on this fare increase,  visit the MBTA's website .

Transportation Public Forums July 11 and 12
Join us for a discussion on the future of Transportation Services in Lexington. 

Whether you are an employer, commuter, a person with disabilities, a senior citizen, student - transportation is important. Come discuss the future of transportation services with us! 

There are two dates to choose from:

  • Thursday, July 11, 7-8:30 PM @ Lexington Community Center, Room 237
  • Friday, July 12, 9:45-11:15 AM @ Lexington Community Center, Room 139

For more information, email  transportation@lexingtonma.gov , or call 781-861-1210.


Online Permitting System has Moved to ViewPoint Cloud
On July 1, 2019, we upgraded ViewPermit, our online permitting system, to ViewPoint Cloud (VPC). This system is used to submit building, public health, conservation, and engineering permits.

To access your permits, or to apply for new permits, you will need an account in VPC.



Climate Resilient Lexington: Second Public Listening Session July 11
As we plan for a climate resilient community, we're looking for your thoughts on what natural hazard risks Lexington faces in the future.

Join us for the second of two public listening sessions to share your thoughts:

Thursday, July 11, from 6:30-7:30 PM
DPW Cafeteria
Samuel Hadley Public Services Building
201 Bedford Street

For more information, visit our website , or contact John Livsey, Town Engineer by  email , or by phone at 781-274-8300.
Latest Edition of Lexington LifeTimes Published
The Friends of the Lexington Council on Aging are happy to sponsor the fourth edition of Lexington LifeTimes: a creative arts journal.

This twice-annual publication, which showcases the creative talents of seniors who live or work in Lexington, was started in 2017 based on a Bright Ideas grant proposal from Lexington author Mimi Aarens

Conservation Crew Hard at Work This Summer
Our Conservation Summer Crew has hit the ground running this season making sure our nearly 60 miles of trails are maintained for public use!

In addition to the trails, this crew maintains the Idylwilde Community Gardens and the Town’s apple orchard at Cotton Farm. They also assist with boardwalk construction, invasive plant removal, and native habitat restoration, as well as a variety of other projects that crop up from season to season.


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