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Face Masks Protect Both You and Others; Updated CDC Guidance
In an updated scientific brief issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week, wearing masks won't only protect others from COVID-19 transmission, but it also protects the wearer.

The CDC notes the protective benefits of masks are stronger the more people wear them consistently and correctly, snugly up and over your nose and mouth.

"Masks are primarily intended to reduce the emission of virus-laden droplets (“source control”), which is especially relevant for asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic infected wearers who feel well and may be unaware of their infectiousness to others, and who are estimated to account for more than 50% of transmissions," notes the CDC.

Pro tip: Wear a multi-layered cloth mask for additional protection. Multi-layer cloth masks can both block up to 50-70% of these fine droplets and particles, and limit the forward spread of those that are not captured.

Winter Parking Ban in Effect December 1 through April 1
Between December 1 and April 1, the Police Department strictly enforces the "All Night Parking Ban" between 2:00-6:00AM.

Strict enforcement is necessary for efficient snow removal throughout the winter months, even if road conditions and weather forecasts are favorable.

During these times, the following is prohibited:
  • Parking on any street or way
  • Parking within 5 feet of the edge of any street or way
  • Parking in any municipal off-street parking area for longer than 1 hour

Violations are subject to a $20 fine, and violators may be towed at the expense of the registered owner.

Thank you for your cooperation!
Outdoor Library Pop-Up at Cary Library Saturday, November 14
Weather permitting, Cary Library will be hosting a pop-up library event in the parking lot at the back of the building this weekend.

Saturday, November 14, 1-4:00PM

Check out with the Minuteman app, or bring your library card (and don't forget your mask!). 
Minuteman Tech Virtual Parent Info Night November 18
Parents of students interested in attending Minuteman Regional Vocational-Technical High School are encouraged to attend a virtual parent info night.


Attendees will learn about the vocational-technical experience from the school's Assistant Principal for Admissions, as well as current Minuteman High School parents.

Learn more at Minuteman.org/Admissions.
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.

COVID-19 Data
Our Office of Public Health complies COVID-19 data for our community and it is available on our website at LexingtonMA.gov/COVID19data
SCHOOL NEWS
Staying connected to the Lexington Public Schools (LPS)
Food Service No-Charge Meals Update
The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is providing Lexington with funding that allows every student to receive a free breakfast and lunch, regardless of their family’s income status. The USDA granted this funding to “maintain access to nutritious meals while minimizing the potential for contracting and spreading COVID-19.” Providing free meals to all students “eliminates the need to collect meal payments and facilitates the meal distribution process.” Students with paid, reduced, and free eligibility statuses are ALL welcome to participate in our remote and in-school feeding programs, and we encourage you to utilize our programs during this difficult time. A special thank you to Whitsons Culinary Group, who continues to serve our school community by providing delicious, nutritious meals. 

Lexington’s Back-to-School In-Person Learning Efforts
We are now in our fifth full week of hybrid teaching and learning, and while it is far from easy, we are getting more comfortable and things seem to be going reasonably well. Our students and staff have done an extraordinary job, and while cases in the United States and Massachusetts skyrocket, so far the number of cases in Lexington has been extremely low. We believe that the thoughtful planning and the protective measures that we have put in place in our schools account for at least some of the lower transmission rates in Lexington.  
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