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The Select Board and Town Manager are looking to fill vacancies on a number of Town committees.

Serving on a committee is a great way to:

• Meet your neighbors
• Get involved in the community
• Help make important decisions for Lexington

With so many committees to pick from, there is bound to be one that fits your interests! The community benefits from a diverse set of perspectives, so all are encouraged to apply.

Committees focus on topics ranging from bicycles, to human rights, to tourism, and much MUCH more!

The application deadline is Friday, October 22.

The Planning and Engineering Divisions will be hosting the first of three public forums to discuss transportation improvements in the Bedford Street and Hartwell Avenue corridor.

Town staff are working toward 25% design plans for these transportation improvements. The design will enhance mobility, connectivity, and safety for all transportation modes, as well as traffic safety and calming on Wood and Eldred Streets. 

The 25% design plans are an important component that will shape the future of the project. Key design elements are developed in the 25% design plans that are then carried through to final design and construction drawings.

Tuesday, October 19, 7:00 PM 

via Zoom

At this first meeting, there will be a short presentation outlining the current conditions of the roads; issues and opportunities; and the project objectives, elements and schedule.

The Town is working with VHB, Inc, the consultant for this project, and want to hear your thoughts. If you can’t make this meeting and have ideas or comments to share, please send them to Sheila Page in the Planning Division at 

spage@lexingtonma.gov.

The Lexington Office of Public Health has scheduled additional flu shot clinics for Lexington residents in late-October and early-November.

Online pre-registration is required, and Town staff will be available to assist if you have difficulty with this process.

NOTE: This is for flu shots only - although the registration page includes COVID-19, it is not being offered.

October 26, from 4 - 7 PM, open to ages 13 and older 

Register Now

November 6, from 10 AM -12 PM, open to ages 13 and older

Register Now

Both are drive-through clinics at 173 Bedford St., Lexington.

If you're having difficulty registering, contact the Human Services Department at 781-698-4840 for assistance.

You and your family can also 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. 

More Information

Additional information is available at LexingtonMA.gov/FluClinic

In early October, assessors from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) visited the Lexington Police Department (LPD) as part of the re-accreditation process to review their policies, procedures, operations, and facilities.

We are pleased to announce that the assessors have notified LPD that they will be recommending the Department for re-accreditation by the MPAC commissioners, with the official award presentation coming in January 2022.

Re-accreditation assessments occur every three years. LPD achieved certification in 2013, accreditation in 2016, and re-accreditation in 2019. 

About the Accreditation Process

Achieving accreditation is a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence. The process scrutinizes a department's policies, procedures and practices. 

In order to meet MPAC standards, a department must meet 257 mandatory standards, an additional 69 optional standards and an additional 24 new standards required by police reform for a total of 350.  We are proud to announce that these standards were met without the need for correction. 

LPD's accreditation team includes Accreditation Manager Sgt. David Bresnihan, Lt. Colleen Dunbar, Sgt. Christiana Severe, Officer Jeff Chaisson and Officer Chris Ducharme.

You can learn more about the MPAC by visiting their website.

The Town Celebrations Committee is looking for veterans to take part in the Second Annual Veterans Auto Parade. Drive your car, motorcycle or classic car in this wonderful tribute to veterans.

Registration is due by October 22, 2021. You must be driving, or driven in, a car to participate.

Line up at 12:30 PM on Thursday, November 11, in the Community Center parking lot. Parade starts at 1:00 PM.

As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Human Services Department will be hosting an event to discuss the cultural factors of domestic violence in the Asian, South Asian, and Arab communities.

Thurs., October 28 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Register here

Featuring guest speakers from Saheli, a local domestic violence agency that works to empower South Asian and Arab women and families to lead safe and healthy lives.

For questions, contact Sharon Gunda in the Human Services Department at 781-698-4851 or sgunda@lexingtonma.gov

Our Office of Public Health compiles COVID-19 data for our community and it is available on our website at LexingtonMA.gov/COVID19data

JOBS

• Crossing Guard
• W2 Laborer
• W4 Arborist
• Mechanic
• Police Cadet
• Custodian
• Administrative Assistant
• Human Services Nurse (Temp) 
• Dispatcher
• Sr. Civil Engineer
• Engineering Assistant NEW
• Library Associate (Oct. 29 deadline) NEW

Visit LexingtonMA.gov/jobs for more information.

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