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March 1 Annual Town Election; Deadline for Mail-In Applications is Tuesday, Feb. 23 |
The Annual Town Election will be held this year on Tuesday, March 1.
Early Vote By Mail
Absentee Ballots
Returning Your Ballot
Ballots must be received no later than 8:00 PM on Election Day, March 1, 2021.
In-Person Voting
The polls (voting locations) will be open Monday, March 1, 2021 from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Specimen Ballots
Contact
Town Clerk's Office:
Phone: 781-698-4558
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update, Week of February 15-19 |
This week, Governor Charlie Baker announced that a new wave of residents will become eligible for COVID-19 vaccines effective Thursday, February 18. Newly eligible residents include individuals ages 65+, individuals with two or more specific medical conditions, and residents and staff of public and private low income and affordable senior housing.
Governor Baker also announced that effective March 1, the State will no longer provide first dose vaccines for individual municipal clinics, with the exception of a few high-risk communities, which means the Town of Lexington will no longer be receiving weekly allotments of the vaccine.
The Town of Lexington will be receiving the second doses of vaccine for the small number of residents who have already received their first dose from the Town.
Eligible residents can sign up for vaccine appointments by visiting the State’s VaxFinder website. Residents without internet access, or who need help scheduling an appointment, can call 2-1-1 for assistance from the State’s Vaccine Resource Line.
We share the community’s frustration with the vaccine distribution process, and we will provide more information as it becomes available.
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Lexington Police Warns of Multiple Telephone and Online Scams |
Over the past week, several elderly residents have been victimized by telephone and online scammers.
There are two common scams we've been hearing about:
1. A caller claiming that a loved one had been arrested and needs money for bail, court or attorney fees.
Victims of these calls are instructed to give thousands of dollars in cash, or gift cards and to package the money to be picked up by a courier service, or to call in the gift card numbers to a phone number given by the scammers.
2. Another scam we hear of involves the caller pretending to be from Amazon. They then convince the victim to allow them remote access to their computer and personal/bank information.
If you receive one of these calls or anything similar, disconnect with the caller.
Police departments and major businesses would never ask for cash transactions or gift cards.
If you have a vulnerable neighbor or family member, please share this message.
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Battle Road Byway Receives Designation as "All-American Road" by Federal Highway Administration |
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) officials recently announced 49 new designations to the America's Byways® collection, including 15 All-American Roads (AAR) and 34 National Scenic Byways (NSB) in 28 states. This increases the number of America's Byways® to 184 in 48 states. The Battle Road Scenic Byway, which passes through Lexington, was one of the 15 AARs.
The byway follows the approximate path of the British regulars during the battles that marked the start of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775—where the “shot heard round the world” was fired. The byway runs along approximately fifteen miles of roads in the communities of Arlington, Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord, including part of the Minute Man National Historical Park.
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Summer Recreation Opportunities in Lexington |
There's snow on the ground, but we're already planning for summer! The Recreation and Community Programs Department has released their Summer 2021 Brochure.
They will be offering day camps, sports clinics, therapeutic recreation, and more!
The Department has also worked with a number of community partners to put together a short video on what recreation opportunities there will be in 2021.
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Town Manager Seeks 3 to Serve on Conservation Commission |
Town Manager Jim Malloy is seeking applicants for 3 openings on the Conservation Commission.
The Conservation Commission is responsible for the preservation of open land, and the protection of wetlands through the provisions of the State and Federal Wetlands Protection statutes.
Lexington Town Office Building
c/o Town Manager’s Office
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
The deadline to submit an application is Friday, March 5, 2021.
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What’s the Buzz? The People, Plant, Pollinator Connection with Dr. Robert J. Gegear; Virtual Event February 25 |
Ever wonder which bees benefit from your yard, or how you can help rare species? Come learn about eastern North American plant-pollinator systems with Dr. Gegear.
Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Dr. Gegear will also highlight his Beecology Project, a citizen science project that uses eco-technology in order to collect data on ‘at risk’ plant-pollinator systems native to New England.
This event is part of the Conservation Division's Nature Speaker Series, a monthly webinar speaker series to help keep our volunteers and community engaged over the winter months and during Covid-19. |
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Center Streetscape Project to Begin in Spring 2021 |
Improvements to Lexington Center will begin shortly after Patriots Day as part of the Center Streetscape Project.
The Center Streetscape Project has gone through several years of design development and public process, which involved the Design Review Ad-hoc Committee, the Select Board and many other Town boards and committees.
The project will be focused on:
- Improving pedestrian safety
- Accommodating bicycle traffic
- Making sidewalks and crosswalks more accessible and safer for people with disabilities
- Renewal of mid century modern landscape
Construction is expected to take two years to complete, although the entire project area will not be under construction at once.
The project is currently out to bid, and we will soon be selecting a contractor for the work. Once a contractor has been identified, we will have details about the schedule.
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OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT
A new section showcasing short 1-2 minute videos explaining how we approach policing in our community
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The Lexington Police Department plays an important role in the overall operation of Town government. They regularly collaborate with other Town departments, boards, and committees to ensure the safety of our community.
Whether it's working with the Fire Department to respond to a car crash, or with the Planning Division to address traffic safety issues, LPD supports the work of so many of our Town departments.
Working with Other Departments & Committees
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Lexington Town Office Building
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
*We are currently closed to the public, but are available remotely.
Hours:
Mon., Wed., Thurs.: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tues.: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Fri.: 8:30 AM -1:00 PM
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