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Indoor Mask Mandate Goes Into Effect Monday, August 18
At a joint meeting of the two boards on August 12, the Board of Health adopted a public health mandate, supported by the Select Board, regulating face coverings in indoor public spaces.

Effective Wednesday, August 18 at 12:01 AM, face coverings will be required for all individuals aged two years and above in all indoor public spaces, houses of worship, or private spaces open to the public, except where an individual is unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition or disability. 

This mandate does not apply to outdoor spaces.


For questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Public Health via email, or phone at 781-698-4533. You can also contact the Town Manager's Office via email, or phone at 781-698-4540.
Stone Building Reuse Public Forums August 19 (Morning and Evening)
Please join the Stone Building Feasibility Re-use Committee (SBFRC) for their second set of public forums on the future reuse of the Stone Building at 735 Mass. Ave. in East Lexington. The Committee held their first forum in April 2021.

Thursday, August 19
10 a.m. or 7 p.m. (two different Zoom links, but the content will be the same at both meetings)

This forum will review:

  • Why the Stone Building is important
  • Building use concepts from the April forum, as well as online submissions
  • Criteria used to assess use concepts
  • SBFRC assessment of use concepts
  • Preliminary funding scenarios

The SBFRC was formed by the Select Board to research and gather community input to reimagine a vibrant future for the Stone Building.

Preview the concepts and criteria the
Committee will be discussing:


For more information, please visit the LexingtonMA.gov/StoneBuilding

Thank you for your continued interest in this historic building!
Registration is Open for Adult Evening Programs at Minuteman Technical Institute
Registration remains open for Minuteman Technical Institute in Lexington, the adult evening program at Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School.

Classes begin August 23. For the 2021-22 school year, Minuteman Technical Institute is offering programs in electrical, automotive, cosmetology, and welding, plus FREE programs in CNC (Computer Numeric Control) machine operation, carpentry, and bio/medical laboratory technician training.

Lexington residents receive a tuition discount, and financial assistance is available.

Students receive industry-recognized credentials to build long-lasting, sustaining careers in industries with a high demand for skilled workers. Learn more.

Classes are held in the Minuteman High School building, 758 Marrett Road (Route 2A), Lexington.

For more information, visit minutemanti.org. 
Mental Health Resources Available in Lexington
Are you looking for a mental health provider but unsure where to start? Are you limited on time and need assistance locating a provider that fits your needs?

The William James Interface Referral Services is a FREE and confidential service now available to ALL Lexington residents and students in Lexington schools. 

The service maintains a mental health and wellness referral Helpline Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm, at 888-244-6843 (toll-free).

Through the Helpline, callers work with a Resource and Referral Counselor who will help them navigate the challenges of finding mental health services.

Each caller will be assigned a lead counselor who will provide matches to services, as well as provide information and resources about mental health and wellness. 

For more information about William James Interface and what to expect when you call, visit their website.

You can also find a number of other resources available locally by visiting LexingtonMA.gov/MentalHealth.
COVID-19 Data
Our Office of Public Health compiles COVID-19 data for our community and it is available on our website at LexingtonMA.gov/COVID19data
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