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Medical Waste Collection Event Tomorrow, March 19 | |
The Office of Public Health will be hosting an upcoming medical waste disposal event for the public to safely dispose of certain medications and medical supplies.
Saturday, March 19, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Parking lot behind the Town Office Building, 1625 Massachusetts Ave.
Enter the parking lot by the Police Station and then drive behind Cary Memorial Building. Signs will be posted to help guide you on the day of the event.
What to Bring
- Sharps, needles, syringes - must be in puncture-proof, closed containers (such as red medical waste containers, detergent bottle, coffee cans or similar sturdy puncture proof containers) - the container will not be returned to you
- Expired/unwanted medicine
What Not to Bring
- Personal Care Products such as over the counter toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoos, soaps, Vaseline, muscle ache ointments, hand cream, shaving cream, and lotions
- Medical Devices or unused medical supplies - these can sometimes be donated - see below
Additional Information
If you can't make it this Saturday, there are bins behind the Town Office Building where you can safely dispose of sharps and certain medications at your convenience.
You can find more information on our Medical Waste web page. You can also contact the Public Health Office by calling 781-698-4533.
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Home COVID-19 Testing Kits Available | |
Free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits are available thanks to funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
You can pick up a test at the following locations:
- Town Office Building (Health Office) - 1625 Massachusetts Avenue
- Fire Department - 45 Bedford Street
- Police Department - 1575 Massachusetts Avenue
- Community Center - 39 Marrett Road
- Visitors Center - 1875 Massachusetts Avenue
- Public Services Building - 201 Bedford Street
Test kits are available during regular business hours (Police Dept. open 24/7) while supplies last.
For questions, contact the Office of Public Health at 781-698-4533.
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Need Help Paying Your Heat or Electric Bill? The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Can Help | |
There are fuel assistance funds available from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help pay your energy bills.
If you or someone you know is having trouble keeping up with energy bills, Eversource offers many programs and payment plans to help lower monthly payments. To find the right options, call Eversource at 866-861-6225, or visit Eversource.com/BillHelp.
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Cary Lecture Series: Death by Degrees. In-Person Event on March 26 | |
Cary Lecture Series presents Death by Degrees with Professor Anne Case and Sir Angus Deaton. This will be an in-person event.
March 26 at 8:00 PM
Cary Memorial Building
1605 Massachusetts Avenue
About the Lecture
Anne Case and Sir Angus Deaton are emeritus professors of economics at Princeton. Professor Deaton was awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in economics, and together they have performed groundbreaking research examining the striking divergence in mortality for Americans with and without college degrees. Their research demonstrates that so-called deaths of despair — from suicide, drugs and alcohol — have risen dramatically for those lacking a college degree. Meanwhile, college graduates have been largely spared. Why is adult longevity so closely correlated with higher education? Professors Case and Deaton will examine the trajectory of longevity they revealed in their bestselling book Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism.
Additional Information
LexMedia will be live-streaming our event, so it can be watched in real time or later, although we hope you'll join in person.
This event will be held at Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue.
Masks are no longer required indoors in Lexington, but you are encouraged to wear a mask to protect yourself and others.
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Spring Clothing Drive for Local Kids |
The Human Services Department, in partnership with Catie’s Closet, is hosting a spring clothing drive for local kids between March 21 and April 22.
Help local pre-k through 12th grade children and their families who are economically and emotionally impacted this school year.
New and gently used clothing
Youth sizes 4 - 20
Teen sizes XS - 3X
- T-shirts
- Long sleeves
- Coats
- Sweaters
- Sweatshirts
- Sweatpants
- Pants
- Shorts
- Leggings
- Jeans
New full size toiletries | youth and teen products
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Body wash
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Shaving products
- Feminine Products
- New socks & undies
Please drop off donations at the Lexington Community Center | 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA in the lobby.
For questions, contact Sharon Gunda | sgunda@lexingtonma.gov | (781) 698-4851
To learn more visit CATIESCLOSET.ORG
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Video of This is Where We Live Now: Redefining a New Normal Now Available Online
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The Human Services Department recently hosted renowned speaker Charity Bell to talk about life since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The video of this event is now available online for you to view at your convenience.
View the video.
About the Event
It has been 2 years since COVID-19 started, and we have been in crisis mode. Collectively, we shared a tremendous amount of grief, loss, and stress stemming from the pandemic, racial tension, and now a war. We have been exhausted by anxiety, depression, illness & isolation. To move forward together, we must understand what happened and begin to heal. Charity Bell facilitates a discussion about our collective experience, and how we can move forward.
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Save Gas, Money, and the Environment; Public Transit Options in Lexington | |
Need a bus to Burlington, Alewife, or somewhere around Lexington? You have options! Taking public transit is a great way to save money, gas, and the environment.
Visit our website for more information on how you can get around town (and beyond!).
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