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Patriots Day Weekend Events; Trash/Recycling Delay, Building Closures | |
Lexington is gearing up for the first in-person Patriots Day celebrations this weekend. We hope you'll join us for the reenactment, parades, tours, and more! It will also be the first Patriots Day for our new Visitors Center (1875 Mass. Ave.), so be sure to check that out as well!
A complete list of events, as well as parking information, is available at PatriotsDay.com.
Trash/Recycling Delay, Building Closures
In observance of Patriots Day, the following building closures and service delays will be in place on Monday, April 18:
- All non-emergency Town Offices will be closed and no Public Meetings will be held
- Curbside trash/recycling collection will be on a 1 day delay. If your normal collection day is Monday, it will be Tuesday, etc. If your normal day is Friday, it will be Saturday.
- Cary Library will be closed.
- The Community Center will be closed
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Week Three of Town Meeting Wraps Up | |
The third week of Town Meeting has wrapped up, and Town Meeting Members took action on a number of articles.
This week, Town Meeting debated and took action on Open Space Residential Developments, appropriated for a Lexington High School feasibility study, and amended the general bylaws to allow remote participation at hybrid town meetings, among other articles.
You can see the full list of articles, including the results of articles that have been acted upon, by visiting the Town Meeting webpage.
Town Meeting is off next week, but will resume on Monday, April 25 at 7:30 PM via virtual format.
Town Meeting will be held virtually, and can be viewed live on LexMedia.
Want to learn more about the Town Meeting?
Learn more at LexingtonMA.gov/2022atm
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Construction in Lexington Center Resumes April 19 | |
Beginning Tuesday, April 19, crews will be back in full force to continue the Center Streetscape project.
Similar to last year, multiple areas within the project limits will be worked on simultaneously. The work will typically be on a Monday through Thursday schedule.
Much of the work for this year will take place in the heart of the downtown in front of storefronts. Many of these areas will be fenced off for protection, but understand that access to the businesses will remain and we encourage you to visit these businesses throughout construction.
In addition to the sidewalk replacements, you will see more:
- lighting installations
- tree plantings
- bike rack and bench installations
- landscape work.
For updates, you can sign up for the Center Streetscape Newsletter, or visit LexingtonMA.gov/CenterStreetscape
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Increased Traffic on Minuteman Bikeway on April 16 | |
This Saturday, April 16, there will be increased traffic on the Minuteman Bikeway in both Lexington and Bedford as part of a marathon race with over 400 runners.
The Bikeway will remain open, but please consider taking alternate routes if possible.
It is recommended that:
- bicyclists consider seeking alternate routes, especially between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
- pedestrians, as always, please walk on the right and please step off the path when stopping
- keep your dog on a short leash, please.
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The Stone Building Feasibility/Re-Use Committee has been researching reuse ideas for the Stone Building, located at 735 Massachusetts Ave.
The Committee is holding the final of three public forums at which the they will be presenting their draft recommendations to be given to the Select Board for the future of the Stone Building.
Wednesday, April 27 - 7:30pm
Join via Zoom
Passcode: 022689
The forum will focus on:
- Review of Building Significance
- Market Demand
- Feasibility
- Conclusions and Next Steps
- Opportunity for Final Community Comments
Thank you for your continued interest in this historic building!
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The Human Services Department, together with the Recreation and Community Programs Department, is excited to be a part of the Walk Massachusetts Challenge.
Saturday, April 30 - 1 to 3:00 PM
Sign up under Special Events at LexRecMA.com
Walk Massachusetts is a community-wide walking challenge running May 1 - October 31, and is open to community members aged five and over. Individuals who complete the challenge receive raffle prize entries for themselves and their local Council on Aging.
An annual program run by the Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA), the Walk Massachusetts challenge returns with a major improvement this year: Originally designed for adults aged 60 and above, Walk Massachusetts is now an intergenerational initiative. Anyone aged 5-59 years old is encouraged to participate by walking and sponsoring an older adult of their choice!
Learn more on our website.
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Stewardship Saturday: Help Clean Up Dunback Meadow on April 23 | |
Join the Conservation Stewards to clean up the old community garden site at Dunback Meadow.
Sat., April 23 from 9AM until 12PM
Park along Pitcairn Place and meet at the trailhead (across from 23 Allen Street). Our Conservation Division will provide all tools and know how, just bring work gloves, appropriate clothing (e.g. long pants, no open toed shoes), and a willingness to work!
Email landstewards@lexingtonma.gov to register
Stewardship Saturday Info
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Open for Business! Lexington Business Toolkit Now Available to Help Businesses of All Sizes | |
The Economic Development Office has developed a business toolkit to help businesses of all sizes navigate the permitting process in Lexington.
Depending on the nature of the business, there are a number of permits and/or licenses that need to be obtained. This guide lays out all of the relevant boards/committees and Town departments needed to get started.
Whether you're a large life science company on Hartwell Ave., or a small business in East Lexington, this guide (and our Economic Development staff!) is here to help make the process as smooth as possible.
Check out the Lexington Business Toolkit.
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COVID-19 Data; Mask Mandate Extended on Public Transit | |
The Lexington Office of Public Health will update weekly COVID-19 case numbers each Friday. The data represented on the dashboard DOES NOT include at-home test results. The data only represents results of PCR and antigen tests verified through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
View Lexington’s case numbers
View the State’s COVID-19 dashboard
Mask Mandate on Public Transit
The federal government has extended the mask requirement for public transit until at least May 3. This means masks will continue to be required for airports, planes, buses, trains, and at transit hubs.
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