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Free and Confidential Mental Health Resources Available

Given the news of recent gun violence incidents across the country, and with the holidays being a difficult time for some, we wish to remind the community that free and confidential mental health resources are available.

The Town’s Mental Health Task Force has compiled a list of resources available that focus on:

Coping with holiday stress
Grief and loss
Parenting
Peer support

View the list of resources

With one of the recent acts of gun violence happening at an LGBTQ nightclub, someone you know may be having a difficult time processing what happened and/or may not feel safe. We have a number of LGBTQ-specific resources to help:

LGBTQ+ State & Local Resources

LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention Resources

The Human Services Department also has trained staff to support anyone in our community confidentially and free of charge. You can contact them via email , or by phone at 781-698-4840.

Join us for Lexington's Winter Garden Event December 3

Who said cold weather means you have to stay inside? Come down to Lexington Center to warm up!

Saturday, December 3 - 12:00pm to 6:00pm

Visitors Center Lawn, 1875 Mass. Ave.

Listen to some live music
Watch an ice sculptor at work
Get your face painted and take part in other children's activities
Grab something to eat from a food truck
Hang out in an igloo
Enjoy a beer or glass of wine from the beer garden

...and more!

Registration for Winter Recreation Programs Opens December 6

On December 6, the Recreation and Community Programs Department will open registration for winter programs.

There's something for all ages and ability levels, including:

youth programs
camps/clinics
adult fitness classes
adult arts/enrichment

..and more!

View the full program guide

Open House for Free Adult Workforce Programs at Minuteman Technical Institute November 28

Are you, or someone you know, looking to start a career in a trade like automotive, carpentry, welding, or electrical wiring?

Minuteman Technical Institute (MTI) is holding an open house on Monday, November 28, at 6 PM, 758 Marrett Road in Lexington.

MTI is offering 15-week adult evening courses that are COST-FREE for most applicants!

This is a great option for someone making a career change or a recent high school graduate. If you are interested in working in a high-paying, high-demand trade, check us out! Visit MTI's website, or call 781-861-7151.

Marching Toward the Holidays Concert December 11

The Town Celebrations Committee presents Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums (MCV) performing music from their groundbreaking holiday season recording as the ensemble celebrates their 40th anniversary.

The concert will include appearances by the William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps and the Lexington Children’s Chorus.

Please join us for this free concert to be held at Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Mass. Ave.

Sunday, December 11, 2-3:30 PM

Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

Vaccine Clinics Available to Lexington Community

Flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics are available throughout the rest of the year. The clinics are open to the Lexington community and are being offered by the Lexington Public Schools.

Upcoming clinics will be on:

December 2
December 16

Details on how to register, as well as frequently asked questions, are available through the Lexington Public Schools.

For questions, you can call the Lexington Public Schools' Central Office at (781) 861-2580.

COVID-19 Data; Test Kits Available at Town Buildings

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

Test Kits Available

Free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits are available at Town buildings across Lexington.

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 - 173 Bedford Street
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.

SCHOOL NEWS

Staying connected to the Lexington Public Schools

School Superintendent Julie Hackett's most recent Superintendent's Report covers a number of topics that will keep you informed of what's happening in the Lexington Public Schools.

Topics include:

JOBS

Visit LexingtonMA.gov/jobs for more information.

CALENDARS

Town Calendar

Library Events

Recreation Programs

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