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Minuteman Bikeway Detour, Protected Bike Lanes on Mass. Ave. in East Lexington
The Engineering Division is currently working on improvements to the Minuteman Bikeway between Seasons Four and Fottler Avenue. The work began August 13 and is anticipated to continue for approximately one month.

The detour is in effect  Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM until 7:00 PM.  The Bikeway is open for travel outside of these hours, including all day Saturday and Sunday.

Protected bike lanes were striped on Mass. Ave. between Pleasant Street and the Arlington town line. To provide feedback on these bike lanes, email Assistant Town Engineer Ross Morrow.

Town Receives Grant for 100 Lock Boxes for Residents Aged 60+
Through a generous grant from the Dana Home Foundation, we have received a shipment of 100 Knox Boxes for distribution to eligible residents aged 60+. 

Knox Boxes are secure containers that attach to your door and contain a key to your home that only public safety personnel have access to.

Eligibility for a free Knox Box is determined by our Human Services Department and requires a home visit. To schedule an appointment, contact Human Services Nurse Alicia Grunes at 781-698-4847.

Lexington Police Entrance Exam October 19
As of July 2, 2019, the Lexington Police Department is no longer a civil service department. Currently, there are 8 police officer positions the Department is looking to fill. The new recruitment process has begun, and it requires a written entrance exam.

The next exam date is Saturday, October 19, 2019.

Current full-time police officers who are considering a transfer to the Lexington Police Department can   email Captain John Mazerall   for more information.

Council for the Arts Seeks to Fill Multiple Vacancies
We are currently seeking to fill a number of vacancies on the Council for the Arts for the upcoming appointment cycle beginning September 30.

The Council would benefit from membership with a diversity in age, culture, and artistic background as it works to promote the arts in our community.


Green Burials Soon to be Available at Westview Cemetery
As of September 2, 2019 the Town of Lexington will begin offering green burials at Westview Cemetery.

A green burial is an environmentally-friendly burial option that uses biodegradable materials.

The Board of Selectmen approved the addition of green burials to the Westview Cemetery Rules & Regulations at their meeting on May 6, 2019.

Lexington Police Awarded State Grant to Increase Impaired Driving Patrols
The Lexington Police Department was recently awarded a state grant to increase impaired driving patrols.

Lexington will join 140 other local police departments across the state in the national  Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over  enforcement mobilization and public information campaign. 

Celebrating 40 years of Lexpress!
Join us in celebrating 40 years of locally operated bus service from Lexpress. In service since 1979, Lexpress is one of the oldest local bus systems in New England.

Riders use Lexpress to commute, get to school activities, go shopping, and more! Learn more about how Lexpress can get you where you need to go.

To celebrate, we're hosting an event at Emery Park on September 21 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. More details on this event will be in the next edition of Link to Lexington.
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