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Martha Duffield Hired as First Chief Equity Officer to Lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts
Town Manager Jim Malloy is proud to announce the appointment of Martha Duffield as the Town of Lexington’s first Chief Equity Officer. Working in the Town Manager’s Office, Duffield started her role on July 19.

As Chief Equity Officer, Duffield will champion the Town’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Among her many duties, she will be working to build equity and inclusivity into Town policies, programs, services, and initiatives.

Both the Select Board and Town Manager have made racial and social equity a priority for the community, leading to the creation of this role. The newly-created position was approved at the 2021 Annual Town Meeting as part of the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget.
Town Manager Seeks Two to Serve on Permanent Building Committee
Town Manager Jim Malloy is looking for two interested residents to serve on the Permanent Building Committee (PBC).

About the PBC
When authorized by the Town, the Permanent Building Committee has general supervision over the design and construction of public structures, recreational facilities and buildings. The Committee can employ professional assistants, obtain bids, and enter into contracts on behalf of the Town, subject to the approval of plans and specifications by the appropriate board or committee.

Time Commitment
The PBC meets the second Thursday of every month, or as needed depending on the project load and timeline.

How to Apply
The Application Form is available online and at the Select Board and Town Manager's Offices. Applications are made available to the appointing authority, which varies by committee.

Please include information on your application that will make it possible to identify both your interests and your talents; for example:

  • professional and/or educational background
  • job history and responsibilities
  • community, civic, religious, cultural, service, athletic or other activities

Attaching your resume is requested and helpful.
Bins for Residential Compost, Woodchips Unavailable Until At Least Labor Day
Due to heavy rains during July, and a short supply of compost, the bins for residential pickup of wood chips and compost on the lower-level of the Compost Facility at 60 Hartwell Avenue are empty.

Staff anticipate the bins will be resupplied by Labor Day. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Save the Date: LexingtonNext Forum on Housing on September 21
After a successful public input session in June, the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee is preparing for their next public input session as part of LexingtonNext, the comprehensive plan update. The next session will focus on housing in Lexington.

Save the Date
September 21 at 7:00 PM
Via Zoom (a link will be shared soon)
We will send a reminder as the date gets closer!

Topic areas will include:

  • Housing gaps in Lexington - What housing is missing? 
  • Affordability & aging in place - How can Lexington create housing that is appropriate for all ages and income ranges? 
  • Equity - What tools can Lexington use to support and advance housing equity in Lexington?
  • Learn by example - What can Lexington learn from other communities? 
COVID-19 Data
Our Office of Public Health compiles COVID-19 data for our community and it is available on our website at LexingtonMA.gov/COVID19data
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