LINK TO LEXINGTON
Your link to Lexington news, information, events, and more!
Expanded Hours at Cary Library and Community Center
Both Cary Library and the Community Center are excited to offer expanded hours in their buildings, including nights and weekends.

Cary Library (1874 Mass. Ave) is currently operating on their School Year Hours:

Sunday 1-5 PM
Monday-Thursday 9 AM - 9 PM
Friday & Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM

The Community Center (39 Marrett Road) is currently open:

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 9 PM
Saturdays 9 AM - 5 PM
Sundays- Closed
Human Services Deptartment Offers Suicide Prevention Training
Staff from our Human Services Department will be offering free QPR training as part of Suicide Prevention Month.

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

Upcoming free, virtual QPR trainings will be held on:

Mon., September 27 at 6 PM
Wed., September 29 at 1 PM
Fri., October 1 at 8 AM

To register, email Tony Serio in the Human Services Department.

About QPR
Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.

Each year thousands of Americans are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
Lexington's Pat Flynn, Former Green Beret, Celebrates 97th Birthday
On September 8, longtime resident Pat Flynn celebrated his 97th birthday. 

Members of the Fire and Police Departments were honored to be invited to attend his celebration.
 
He is a 50+ year resident of the town, and a highly decorated veteran of the Green Berets. During the celebration he was presented with an award from the Green Berets citing:

  • his combat service in three wars
  • 7 purple hearts
  • completing over 300 parachute jumps

Members of both Departments were thankful to have been invited, and to be around such an extraordinary member of our community.
Lexington Fire Department Past and Present; Department Shares Photos from 1921 and 2021
In May 1921, Chief Taylor of the Lexington Fire Department (LFD) took the Department photo in front of the Battle Green, showcasing their equipment, trucks, and staff. Chief Taylor was the Department's first-ever Fire Chief. A century later Chief Sencabaugh, the Department's 13th Fire Chief, recreated the photo in front of the Battle Green in May 2021.

The names of the members of LFD from both 1921 and 2021, as well as both photos, are currently on display in the Memorial Room of the main lobby in the new Fire Department Headquarters at 45 Bedford Street.
Fall Water Meter Reading Begins Monday, September 13
The Department of Public Works' (DPW) Water/Sewer Division will begin reading all Town water meters on Monday, September 13 and will continue through the end of November.

A DPW meter reader will visit each residence and business. Staff will present Lexington DPW identification and a resident can verify water meter personnel by calling the DPW Operations Office at 781-274-8300 extension 1.
Two Lexington Firefighters Graduate from Mass. Firefighting Academy
Fire Chief Derek Sencabaugh recently announced two Lexington firefighters have graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA), Class #294.

Paula Gageiro and Ryan Kennedy completed the MFA's 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program and learned important skills that will help saves lives here in Lexington. They both are assigned to work out of Fire Headquarters at 45 Bedford Street.
Cary Library Offers Services to Homebound Residents
Can’t get out of the house? Cary Library will bring the library to you!

Do temporary or permanent limitations keep you at home? You can still use Cary Library services!

For those already enrolled, please call Heather Vandermillen at 781-862-6288 ext. 84414 to arrange for a delivery to be brought to you.

Not enrolled?

Sign up by completing the Door-to-Door registration form. You may submit it online or mail the completed form to:

Cary Memorial Library
Attn: Heather Vandermillen
1874 Massachusetts Ave.
Lexington, MA 02420

More questions?  

Please call 781-862-6288 ext. 84414
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
JOBS
CALENDARS
CONNECT
For up to the minute news and information from the Town of Lexington, follow us on Twitter and/or "like" us on Facebook: