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Town Flu Clinics October 7 and 13; Pre-Registration Opens Monday, September 27
The Town of Lexington will again be hosting flu clinics this fall during the month of October for seniors and the general public.
 
Online pre-registration will be required, and Town staff will be available to assist if you have difficulty with this process.
 
  • Thurs., October 7 from 10 AM - 12 PM at the Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road

  • Wed., October 13 from 10 AM - 12:30 PM at 173 Bedford Street (drive-through clinic)

The Town plans to hold additional flu clinics, which will be announced when details are finalized.

Registration links will be available at LexingtonMA.gov/FluClinic starting on the morning of Monday, September 27.

Similar to previous years, the Town will have a limited amount of  “FLUAD Quadrivalent” senior flu vaccine (licensed for use in 65 years and older and offers enhanced protection for seniors), available on first come, first served basis.

As always, flu vaccine is available at doctor’s offices, walk-in clinics and commercial pharmacies.

You and your family can get your flu vaccination from your doctor or other healthcare provider, or at almost any pharmacy or urgent care center. Call ahead or visit their website - at some, you can make an appointment. 
Water Meter Replacement Project; Postcards to be Sent by Mail
Starting in the summer of 2021, the Town began replacing a majority of the water meters in Lexington.

Replacement of "large" water meters (large-scale commercial properties) began in June 2021. "Small" water meters (residential and small-scale commercial properties) will begin in October 2021 and is anticipated to continue through fall 2022.

The Town began sending postcards to "small" water meter properties as of mid-September 2021. The postcards will be going out in batches based on geographical area, so you may get a post card before someone else in a different part of town.

When residents begin receiving the postcards, the earliest they’ll be able to schedule appointments is early October.
What is a Cultural District? Virtual Event September 29
Join community representatives from Tourism Committee, Lexington Council for the Arts, and Town staff to learn about, and provide input on, recent efforts to apply for a Cultural District designation through Mass Cultural Council. 

Wed., September 29, from 6-7 PM on Zoom

Lexington is in the beginning stage of applying for this designation for a portion of town along Massachusetts Avenue.

If approved, the district would extend from Hastings Park down Mass. Ave. to Pleasant St. and would include many cultural assets.
Public Health Nurse David Neylon Recognized as 'COVID Hero'
Earlier this week, the Lexington Post Office recognized David Neylon, the Town's Public Health Nurse, as a 'COVID Hero' for his tireless work throughout the pandemic providing contact tracing, re-opening guidance, vaccine distribution, and so much more.

The Post Office presented David with a giant United States Postal Service Forever “Thank You” stamp and a framed placard.

Thank you, David, for all you do to keep Lexington safe!
Center Streetscape Video Update
We've worked with LexMedia to put together a video update with Town Engineer John Livsey on the progress of the Center Streetscape Project.

See the video below, and visit our website at LexingtonMA.gov/CenterStreetscape for weekly updates and information on the project.
Senior Parking Program Information; Registration Begins October 4
The Council on Aging and Department of Human Services are pleased to offer Lexington residents, age 65 or older, free parking in the Town’s municipal lots and metered spaces.

This two-year pilot program will issue stickers free of cost.

Registration for the Senior Parking Program will begin on October 4, 2021.

There will be two upcoming events, both will be held at the Community Center (39 Marrett Road), to help residents get registered for the program:

  • October 4, from 4-6 PM
  • October 6, from 9-11 AM

We encourage you to attend one of the registration events, but if you can’t, please stop by the Community Center, or call 781-698-4840.

Additional Information
For additional information on the Senior Parking Program, visit our website, or call 781-698-4840.
Paper Shredding Event This Saturday, September 25
The Department of Public Works periodically holds shredding events for residents to safely dispose of documents containing personal and/or sensitive information.

Bring any paper you're looking to safely dispose of, and watch as it's shredded in front of you.

Please do not bring junk mail to be shredded, and please do not bring plastic bags.

Upcoming Dates
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Saturday, November 13, 2021
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lexington Composting Facility, 60 Hartwell Avenue
Lexington Police Department Continues Process Towards Re-Accreditation
Police Chief Michael McLean is pleased to announce that a team of assessors from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission is scheduled to arrive on October 5, 2021 to begin examining various aspects of the Lexington Police Department’s policies and procedures, operations and facilities. Verification by the Assessment Team that the Department meets the Commission’s standards is part of a voluntary process to maintain accreditation.

The Lexington Police Department earned State Certification in 2013 and full Accreditation in 2016. This will be the Department’s second re-accreditation assessment. Accreditation is a self-initiated evaluation process by which police departments strive to meet and maintain standards that have been established for the profession, by the profession.

The Massachusetts Police Accreditation Program consists of 257 mandatory standards, as well as 125 optional standards. In order to maintain accreditation status, Lexington must meet all applicable mandatory standards, as well as 69 of the optional standards.
Athletic Field Feasibility Study Community Meeting October 5
The Recreation & Community Programs Department will host an upcoming community meeting to discuss athletic fields in the Lexington.

October 5 at 7:00 PM

This is an opportunity to share your feedback on the existing Lexington athletic fields use, and provide input for future considerations.

Your feedback is important as the feasibility study recommendations and key findings are developed.

For more information on this project, and other
Capital Projects, visit our webpage.
Easier Access to Public Records
There is a new, easy-to-use URL for the town’s Public Records Portal: LexingtonMA.gov/PublicDocuments

This portal provides the public access to meeting minutes and member lists for Town boards and committees; annual town reports; election and Town Meeting results; and more.

Along with modern documents, the portal makes available the Town’s collection of archival documents, dating from 1692.
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
EQUITY OFFICE UPDATE
Diversity, equity, and inclusion resources and information from our Chief Equity Officer
National Hispanic American Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. The Town of Lexington joins in recognizing and honoring the history and important contributions of Hispanic, Latinx, Chicana, South American, Central American, Latino-Caribbean, and Afro-Latinx individuals and communities.

Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month here!
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