Limited Space Available to Join Lexington's No-Cost Curbside Compost Pilot

Registration for Lexington's curbside composting pilot program is still open, but space is limited. Over 1,000 households signed up the first day registration opened!

The program will allow 2,000 Lexington households to sign up for curbside pickup of food waste and other compostable items at no cost.

With compostable waste making up 35% of Lexington’s waste stream, this pilot is a critical step in reducing waste in our community.

If you are one of the first 2,000 to sign up, you will begin service under the pilot program on July 1. New Black Earth composters will receive a free Lexington sealed curbside bin and a countertop container.

If you are not among the first 2,000 Lexington households to sign up, you can go on the waitlist for possible future expansions and/or enroll in a paid service plan.

The program is currently funded for one year—from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. There is the possibility of extension and expansion of the pilot after the first year pending additional funding.

Note: if you have already signed up for the pilot, please wait until after June 1 to pick up your starter kit from the Public Services Building at 201 Bedford Street.

Learn More

Learn more about this pilot program, and composting in Lexington, by visiting LexingtonMA.gov/LexCompost.

Trash Delay; Town Offices Closed; Events for May 29 for Memorial Day

In observance of Memorial Day, the following building closures and service delays will be in place on Monday, May 29:

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

Memorial Day Events in Lexington

Join us to honor and remember those who died in service to our country.

10 AM - Wreath Laying Ceremony

11 AM - Memorial Day Ceremony

Visit LexingtonMA.gov/MemorialDay for more information.

Meet the Architects of Cary Library's Children's Room Project on May 30

We're excited to invite you to a conversation about Cary Library's upcoming renovation project for the Children's Room and Large Meeting Room! You’ll hear from Library and Department of Public Facilities staff, as well as the project’s architects from Johnston Roberts Associates, Inc.

When: May 30, 7:00 PM

Where: Large Meeting Room of Cary Library, and Zoom

Over the past year, we've collaborated on a preliminary concept/feasibility study with architects J. Stewart Roberts and Natalie Eringros, and we're eager to hear your thoughts on the design.

To learn more about the project and stay up-to-date on our progress, visit our project web page.

Learn more and register.

Learn About Lexington at Discovery Day on Saturday, May 27; Expect Traffic Detours/Delays

A number of Town departments and boards/committees will be represented at the upcoming Discovery Day. This annual street fair is a family-friendly day of music, entertainment, food, and fun.

Saturday, May 27 from 10 AM to 3 PM

Mass. Ave. between Meriam St. and Waltham St.

Discovery Day is a great way to learn about the many organizations and businesses in town that make our community vibrant.

Expect traffic delays and detours in this area, as the roadway will be closed to vehicular traffic on Mass. Ave. between Meriam St. and Waltham St. for a period of time before and after the fair for setup and breakdown.

Lowell Street Construction and Traffic Detours

Construction activity along Lowell Street is continuing as part of two water main improvement projects.

Partial road closures and detours will be in place along certain stretches of Lowell Street.

Visit our website to see timelines, maps, and additional information on these projects.

Construction Activity Near Battle Green

As a reminder, construction activity near the Battle Green is underway as part of the Battle Green Streetscape Project.

The project includes sidewalk improvements within the Battle Green, as well as sidewalk and roadway improvements along Mass. Ave, Harrington Rd., and Bedford St. The project includes a roundabout at the intersection of Bedford St. / Harrington Rd. / Hancock St.

Expect potential delays and detours in this area.

The goals of the project include pedestrian and bicycle safety, vehicular safety, and improved connectivity and accessibility.

Check for construction updates.

Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, May 27

Next weekend, the Department of Public Works will be hosting a paper shredding event for residents to safely dispose of documents containing personal and/or sensitive information.

Sat., May 27

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Composting Facility, 60 Hartwell Ave.

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

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

The next paper shredding event will be on Saturday, June 24 from 9 AM until noon.

For additional information, visit our website.

Upcoming Conservation Walks

Fauna and Flora of Arlington’s Great Meadows

DATE: May 28

TIME: 10 am – 12 noon

Join us for a walk around Arlington’s Great Meadows. This 183-acre property is owned by Arlington and located in East Lexington. Late spring brings breeding birds, such as rose-breasted grosbeaks and orioles, and possibly a few late migrants to the meadow and surrounding woods. Depending on interest, we’ll also look for seasonal wildflowers and insects and visit Infinity Pond. Wear long pants and have bug spray in reserve.

Meet at the end of Emerson Gardens Rd. off Maple St. in Lexington. Some public parking is available just past the entrance to Lexington Meadow townhomes. (Use Emerson Gardens Rd for overflow parking.) More than light rain cancels.

Leader: Andrea Golden: andgold@comcast.net

ACROSS Lexington Series Session 3

DATE: May 28

TIME: 2 – 4:30 PM

Take some extra time to enjoy the longest of the ACROSS Lexington routes with a leisurely ramble along Route A (5.2 m), the network’s first developed trail. Route A consists of both conservation and neighborhood trails, and runs through portions of Willards Woods, Chiesa Farm and Parker Meadow. Many parts of the walk are pleasantly shaded. The route will include easy unpaved trails as well as paved streets and sidewalks. Some trails may be wet, so wear appropriate shoes.

Heavy rain cancels. Meet at the Lexington Depot under the Bikeway overhang. Use public parking.

Leader: Bob Hausslein: 781-862-9102, rhausslein@rcn.com

Adopt a Drain, Help the Mystic River Watershed

An Adopt-a-Drain program is a volunteer program that helps keep our local environment clean and healthy. Participants sign up to adopt a drain (or drains!) and then check on that drain before and after heavy rain, wind, or snow. Anything that goes down the drain ends up in the Mystic River or Lakes, which is why this program is so helpful.

Keeping the drains clear can also help prevent streets from flooding, as it ensures that water can freely flow down the drain.

Learn how to adopt a drain in your neighborhood.

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