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COVID-19 Vaccine Information, Phase 2
We understand the anxiety surrounding vaccine distribution, and are working to get the public the most current and accurate information available. The information is rapidly changing, and allotment of vaccine doses to communities is extremely limited.

The latest information provided from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health indicates that there will not be significant vaccine available to the Town of Lexington for the duration of the month of February.

In a coordinated effort across Town Departments, staff have been working tirelessly to ensure large-scale vaccination plans are in place in anticipation of possible future clinics.

To streamline possible future clinics, and to alert you, we are gathering information from Lexington residents eligible under Phase 2 that are interested in receiving the vaccine.


Individuals 75 and older can begin making appointments for February 1 or later at currently available locations, such as pharmacies, super markets, and regional mass vaccination sites. 

Visit mass.gov/CovidVaccineMap to find sites in nearby communities.

Please note, it may take several weeks to get an appointment at a location near you. As more vaccine supply arrives in Massachusetts, additional appointments will become available.

If you are a Lexington resident and require assistance in making your online vaccination appointment, please contact Human Services Department at 781-698-4840.
Voter Registration Deadline for Annual Town Election is
February 9
The deadline for registering to vote in the March 1 Annual Town Election is Tuesday, February 9 at 8:00 PM.


  • If you wish to register in person, please call the Town Clerk's Office at 781-698-4558. Special arrangements will be made, as the Town Office Building is currently closed.
Upcoming Candidate Forums for Local Elections
In the coming weeks, a number of community groups will be hosting candidate forums for individuals running for public office.

The Town of Lexington is not a sponsor of any of these events, but has agreed to share the details of the forums for community members interested in learning more about the candidates. 

  • East Lexington Community Association (ELCA), Indian Americans Getting Involved Group (iGIG) and Indian Americans of Lexington (IAL)
  • Feb. 6, 2-3:45 PM
  • Register here            

  • Lexington League of Women Voters
  • Feb. 11,  7:30 PM
  • Register here

  • LexPride: Candidate Forum on Social Justice
  • Feb. 13, 1-3:00 PM
  • Register here

  • Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) and CAAL PAC
  • Feb. 18, 8-9:30 PM
  • Join here
  • Meeting ID: 857 9449 4057. Passcode: 234583

If you are hosting a candidates forum that is not listed here, please send an email to Sean Dugan with the details of your event.
Tennis Courts Closed for the Winter; Construction at Gallagher Courts
Please take note that the Gallagher, Adams, and Valley Tennis courts are closed for the Winter. 

The lighting project at the Gallagher Tennis Courts will be taking place through early March 2021. 

The construction at Gallagher courts is an active construction site and people must remain off the courts for the duration of the project.
Suicide Prevention Trainings Available Virtually in February
The Human Services Department will be offering hour-long QPR Community Gatekeeper trainings to interested residents.

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.

As a QPR-trained Gatekeeper you will learn to:
  • Recognize the warning signs of suicide
  • Know how to offer hope
  • Know how to get help and save a life

Dates/times:

  • Monday - Feb. 8, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday - Feb. 10, 1:00 - 1:30 PM
  • Friday - Feb. 12, 9:00 - 10:30 AM

To register, email Tony Serio in our Human Services Department.
Winter Tracks and Signs with Shirley Sutton; Lexington Nature Speaker Series on Feb. 4
As part of the Lexington Nature Speaker Series, the Conservation Division will welcome Shirley Sutton for a discussion on wildlife tracks in nature.

Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM 

Novice or expert, zoom-in for an overview of interpreting what local wildlife left behind. Learn how to identify Massachusetts’ many wildlife species by the tracks they leave in the mud and snow.

Shirley Sutton is trained in wildlife and human tracking, is an independent educator, a Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist, a Massachusetts Bald Eagle Monitor, and a Growing Up Wild instructor.  Shirley has been a member of the Northeast Wildlife Trackers group for a number of years, has attended and presented at their annual conferences, and serves as their host of the "It's a Mystery to Me" tracks and sign table.
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
OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT
A new section showcasing short 1-2 minute videos explaining how we approach policing in our community
The Lexington Police, in partnership with Town Departments and other organizations, provides specialized support and helps connect residents to social services.

The Town's Human Services Department, Health Office, and Fire Department work collaboratively with the Police Department to identify residents who are in need and connect them with the appropriate support.

Additionally, partnerships with organizations, such as the Domestic Violence Services Network, allows the Department to support residents in particularly sensitive situations.

Community Services & Programs


  • Brian Savage, Detective, Family Services
  • Working with families in need of social services, working with Human Services for at-risk residents, coordination with Domestic Violence Services Network, Sex Offender Registry

  • Kristina Hankins, Detective, School Resource Officer
  • Not a truant officer or security guard, provides guidance and resources to students, faculty, staff and parents, a positive role model and resource to help kids with issues like relationships, alcohol and drugs, behavior problems and conflicts with parents
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