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Help Improve Communication in Lexington
We're conducting an important survey to better understand how the community consumes information. Your input will influence the Town's communications strategy moving forward.

Whether it’s for…

  • an emergency
  • an election
  • information about Town services, events, or programs
  • anything else related to Town government

…we want to make sure the information is
convenient and accessible.  

The survey is 30 questions long (it could be fewer depending on how you answer certain questions), and it should take less than 10 minutes to complete.


The survey will tell us what we’re currently doing well, and where we need to improve, with respect to sharing information with the public.

For questions about this survey, please contact Sean Dugan, Public Information Officer.
COVID-19 Vaccine Update, Week of March 8-12
The Mass. Department of Public Health recently issued updated guidance for those who have already received both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines or one dose of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine.

  • If you've been fully vaccinated for at least 14 days, and do not have symptoms, you do not need to have a negative test before traveling to Massachusetts or quarantine when you arrive.
  • If you are vaccinated and have symptoms of COVID-19, you must continue to follow the Governor’s Travel Order and related testing and quarantine requirements.
  • Read more about the Travel Order
  • If you've been fully vaccinated for at least 14 days, then you are not required to quarantine following exposure to someone with COVID-19.
  • Read the State's FAQ

Preregistration System
Beginning today, eligible people can preregister for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at mass vaccination locations only. More locations will be added to the system in April.

Once you sign up for preregistration, you’ll receive weekly status updates. You can opt out at any time if you find an appointment elsewhere.

Due to constrained federal supply, it will take several weeks to be notified about available appointments at mass vaccination locations. Once an appointment is available, you’ll be contacted with the opportunity to book the appointment and have 24 hours to accept it.


Educator Vaccination Days
In an effort to support the Biden-Harris Administration’s directive for states to prioritize teacher vaccinations, the State will designate 4 days where Massachusetts' 7 mass vaccination sites will only offer 1st dose appointments for K-12 educators, child care workers and K-12 school staff.

These dates are: Saturday, March 27, Saturday, April 3, Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11
2020 Annual Town Report Now Available Online
The 2020 Annual Town Report is now available. The report contains financial data and highlights of the accomplishments of the many Town departments and boards/committees that are responsible for the governance of Lexington.


The report covers fiscal year 2020, which was from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 

The Annual Town Report is a great way to stay up to date with what specific departments and boards/committees have been doing over the past year.

In accordance with Massachusetts law, the Select Board has issued the Annual Report as required prior to the Annual Town Meeting.
Cary Lecture Series Presents
“The Black Lives Matter Protests: An Early History”
As part of the Cary Lecture Series, we will hear from Brandeis University Professor Chad Williams, who will lead us though an 'early history' of the Black Lives Matter protests.

Saturday, March 20, 8:00 - 9:00 PM

Williams is a noted historian, educator, public commentator and author of Torchbearers of Democracy, an award-winning book on African American soldiers in World War I.

This program is brought to you in partnership with the Cary Lecture Series, and is co-sponsored by Cary Library.
Wicked Neat: Natural History of Vernal Pools with Matt Burne; Virtual Event March 18
Join BSC Group's Senior Ecologist, Matt Burne, for an in-depth exploration of one of New England's neatest natural history stories - vernal pools. Discover some of the fascinating creatures that rely entirely on these small, temporary ponds and learn about the ecological interactions that make them so important to wildlife in the New England landscape.

Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Matt Burne was formerly employed by the MA Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program as the Vernal Pool Ecologist and is currently the Vice-President of the non-profit Vernal Pool Association which works to promote the study, appreciation, and protection of vernal pools. 

This event is part of the Conservation Division's Lexington Nature Speaker Series.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiative Video; Summary of Findings from Racial Equity Focus Groups
Summary of Findings
In December 2020 our diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting partner, All Aces, Inc., held facilitated focus groups with representatives from cultural and community groups, Town staff and committee members, and other interested community members.

All Aces staff compiled the feedback from these focus groups and provided a summary of their findings.


This summary is meant to be looked at as a starting point, beginning our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative. It is meant to prompt and inspire difficult conversations for which we will work together to address moving forward.

DEI Video
Two groups playing an important role in our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative are the Core Staff Team and the Citizen Advisory Council.

  • Core Staff Team: made up of Town staff from different departments
  • Citizen Advisory Council: made up of members from community organizations and committees that represent the diversity of Lexington’s population

Both groups provide invaluable perspective to this important work as we work together to develop equity plans for the Town.

Hear from members of the Core Staff Team and the Citizen Advisory Council in the short video below:
Lexington, Arlington, and Bedford Jointly Receive Local Rapid Recovery Planning Grant
In partnership with the towns of Bedford and Arlington, Lexington was recently awarded a Local Rapid Recovery Planning (LRRP) grant by the Massachusetts Downtown Initiative (MDI).

Lexington has teamed up with Arlington and Bedford to leverage the traffic on the shared asset of the Minuteman Bikeway to drive more customers to their business districts as a recovery strategy from the pandemic. Arlington Heights, East Lexington, and Bedford Center will be areas of specific focus.
Upcoming COVID-Safe Activities for Patriots Day
The Town Celebrations Committee (TCC) has been working to come up with events, programs, and activities given COVID-19 restrictions.

Patriots Point Walk: Miles & Smiles
This is a great opportunity for families, friends, or school groups to enjoy a healthy walk, run or bike ride while accumulating miles visiting the many different historic monuments and memorials associated with Patriots’ Day.

The TCC will supply a map with these destinations marked; participants visit them, track their miles and take smile photos. 

An online registration system will be available on Monday, March 22. Individuals, families or school groups may register through end of day on Monday, April 19.


Door to Patriotic Spirit Contest
We invite residents across Lexington to decorate the front doors of their homes in a patriotic theme to honor Patriots’ Day.

To enter the contest:

  • Fill out the online registration form, available starting March 15.
  • Registration ends on March 27.
  • Decorations must be completed and a photo of the entry must be submitted by 8:00 PM on April 5.

The TCC will publish a list of decorated doors with addresses for community viewing. 
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
SCHOOL NEWS
Staying connected to the Lexington Public Schools (LPS)
Lexington High School Science & Engineering Fair Goes Virtual
Thanks to our incredible team of educators, the LHS Science & Engineering Fair went virtual this year! Many contributed to our students’ success, including Mr. Reginald Hobbs, Science Department Head, and all of the LHS Faculty members who made the event possible, including: Mr. Daniel Abramovich, Dr. Kari Darling, Mr. Ryan Grams, MS. Kelly Kilts, Dr. Parul Kumar, Ms. Patricia Lyons, and all the teacher sponsors for individual projects. A special thanks to our community judges who volunteer their time and provide valuable feedback and advice on projects!


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in LPS
The DEI Student Advisory Council has met several times this winter to begin their work in three key areas: (1) educator recruitment; (2) curriculum; and (3) promotion of our “We All Belong” core value. The Director of Equity and Student Supports has organized nearly five dozen students in grades 7-12, who have been engaging in some group learning and community building.

To read the full text of these two stories, and more, read the Superintendent's Report.
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