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Center Track & Field Project Wins Statewide Award
The Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) recently awarded the Lexington Recreation & Community Programs Department the 'Agency Award for Design of Facility' for the Center Track & Field Project.

This award recognizes agencies that create or renovate facilities that greatly enhance their community.

A special thank you to Melissa Battite, Director of Recreation & Community Programs, David Pinsonneault, Director of Public Works and their entire teams. Additionally, this project was made possible with the help of volunteer boards/committees, and the support of our community.
Reminder: Help Improve Communication in Lexington
REMINDER: If you haven't already taken the Town's communications survey, there is still time! Join the hundreds of your neighbors who have already taken the survey that will influence the Town's communications strategy moving forward.

The survey will close in early April.

We're conducting an important survey to better understand how the community consumes information. Your input will influence the Town's communications strategy moving forward.

Whether it’s for…

  • an emergency
  • an election
  • information about Town services, events, or programs
  • anything else related to Town government

…we want to make sure the information is
convenient and accessible.  

The survey is 30 questions long (it could be fewer depending on how you answer certain questions), and it should take less than 10 minutes to complete.


The survey will tell us what we’re currently doing well, and where we need to improve, with respect to sharing information with the public.

For questions about this survey, please contact Sean Dugan, Public Information Officer.
COVID-19 Vaccine Update, Week of March 22-26
Homebound Residents
As the State continues to expand the eligibility for those who can get the COVID-19 vaccine, the Town is looking to identify any homebound Lexington residents that have yet to get a vaccine, but would like one.

We are working closely with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to advocate for additional doses of the vaccine specifically for our most vulnerable homebound residents.

To qualify as a homebound resident, you must have some degree of mobility impairment that prevents you from being able to safely get the vaccine elsewhere.

If you or someone you know is a homebound Lexington resident and is still in need of a COVID-19 vaccine, please call the Lexington Human Services Department at 781-698-4847.

Additional information about the COVID-19 vaccine is available on our website at LexingtonMA.gov/vaccine. 
State Attorney General Approves Last Year's Town Meeting Bylaw Changes
The Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General has just approved bylaw updates that were passed last year at the 2020 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting 2020-2.
Curbside Textile Collection Available via Simple Recycling
Curbside textile recycling is available in Lexington, through Simple Recycling, to make it easy to dispose of clothing, shoes, accessories, and more. Preventing those items from going in the trash means they are less likely to end up in a landfill.

Donating items to charity of course is still an option.

How it works:
  • You'll receive special pink bags in the mail.
  • Fill the pink bags with any clothing, other cloth items, or shoes you want to get rid of.
  • Put them out next to your recycling bin on your normal trash pickup day and Simple Recycling will pick them up and leave more bags for you. 
  • If you run out of bags, simply fill out this form online and they'll drop off bags to your house.
  • If they happen to miss picking up your pink bags, let Simple Recycling know and they'll pick them up.

Town-Owned Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Begin Collecting Fees March 29
The Select Board recently voted to begin collecting a fee for use of the public charging stations operated by the Town of Lexington.

The Town of Lexington has 13 available EV charging stations throughout the public parking lots along Massachusets Ave. 

The established stations are ChargePoint, and as of March 29, 2021 cost $0.30/kWh ($1.80/hr) and $0.50/hr for parking.

Fees will be collected through the charging unit or the ChargePoint mobile app.

To find alternative charging stations throughout the region, and beyond, check PlugShare.
Water Meter Readings Have Begun, Will Continue Through May
The Water/Sewer Division has begun the process of reading all Town water meters. Readings will continue through the end of May. A meter reader will visit each residence and business. Staff will present Town of Lexington identification, and you can verify water meter personnel by calling the Public Works Operations Office at (781) 274-8300 ext. 1.

Actual readings of the meters reduce the need for costly under or overestimated bills.  

Meters pads are located outside a structure, or if you do not have a meter pad, inside access will be required to the basement.

For additional information, visit our website.

Questions and concerns can be directed to the Public Works Operations Office at (781) 274-8300 ext.1.
Upcoming COVID-Safe Activities for Patriots Day
Door to Patriotic Spirit Contest
We invite residents across Lexington to decorate the front doors of their homes in a patriotic theme to honor Patriots’ Day.

To enter the contest:

  • Fill out the online registration form on our website.
  • Deadline extended until April 2.
  • Decorations must be completed and a photo of the entry must be submitted by 8:00 PM on April 5.

The Town Celebrations Committee will publish a list of decorated doors with addresses for community viewing.


2021 Patriots Day Promotional Video
With the help of LexMedia, the Town Celebrations Committee has put together a promotion video for Patriots Day 2021.
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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