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Fire Officials Ask for Public’s Help in Lexington Arson Fire |
Fire Chief Derek S. Sencabaugh, Interim Police Chief Michael McLean and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey are asking for the public’s help with an arson fire on May 29, 2021 at 840 Emerson Gardens Road in Lexington. This is the former site of the Golden Living assisted living center.
Fire investigators determined that Saturday’s fire was intentionally set. Workers who returned to the construction site on Tuesday after the long weekend found evidence of a second, smaller fire.
The property is a new housing development and none of the buildings are occupied yet. It abuts Arlington’s Great Meadows Conservation Land.
“If anyone was in the neighborhood or who was using the trails on the conservation land on Saturday afternoon heard or saw anything, please call the Arson Hotline at 1-800-682-9229, or the Lexington Fire Department at 781-698-4747,” said Chief Sencabaugh. All calls are confidential.
The Arson Hotline is part of the Arson Watch Reward Program that provides rewards of UP TO $5,000 for information that helps to solve the case. It is funded by the property and casualty insurance companies of Massachusetts.
The fires are being jointly investigated by the Lexington Fire and Police Departments and State Police assigned to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
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Update on Reopening of Town Buildings, Public Meetings |
Governor Charlie Baker will soon be lifting the State of Emergency in Massachusetts. With that, the following updates will take place:
- As of July 1 all staff will be back in the office 100%, with the exception of those with an approved partial remote work schedule.
- As of July 15, Town buildings will re-open to the public. The public is requested to wear masks (recommended, but not mandatory).
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Public meetings will restart as in-person meetings on June 15, unless the Governor signs a bill allowing for remote public meetings to continue. We will share any updates if that bill is signed.
- Details of the reopening of the Community Center will be shared in the near future
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Thinking About Solar Panels on Your Home? Check Out These Resources |
The Town has partnered with EnergySage to bring the community online tools and resources to explore local rooftop and community solar options.
EnergySage makes going solar simple: they offer objective articles, videos, calculators, and marketplaces that will help you learn about how different solar options work, what incentives are available to you, how much you can save with solar, and much more.
Simply create an account (no phone number required!) and their network of local, pre-screened installers will submit custom proposals for you to compare in an apples-to-apples format. If you need any help along the way, a dedicated Energy Advisor will be available to answer any questions and help you compare options.
If a home installation can’t work for you right now - maybe you rent, or plan to move soon - EnergySage also offers a Community Solar Marketplace where you can browse local solar farms to subscribe to. This is a great way to save money on electric bills while supporting clean energy jobs in our community - no equipment or contract required.
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Moderate Income Home Ownership Lottery Summer 2021 |
Applications are now being accepted for a moderate income homeownership opportunity at Lexington Meadows, 840 Emerson Gardens Road. This is a new-construction 2 bedroom townhouse condominium priced at $549,700.
Applicant Qualifications Include:
Income Limit (150% of 2021 area median income)
- 1 person- $126,840
- 2 person- $144,960
- 3 person- $163,080
- 4 person- $181,200
Asset limit for this development is $140,625 (seniors $340,625)*
*first $200,000 excluded from retirement assets
Applications accepted through August 3, 2021 at 1 PM
Open House: July 13, 2021, 5 PM
Information Session: July 14, 2021, 7 PM, via Zoom
Lottery: August 18, 2021, 7 PM
More Information
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Water Meter Replacement Project to Begin This Summer |
Beginning in the summer of 2021, the Town will be replacing a majority of the water meters in Lexington.
Replacement of "large" water meters (large-scale commercial properties) is anticipated to begin June 11, 2021. "Small" water meters (residential and small-scale commercial properties) will begin in August 2021 and continue through summer 2022.
Residents will begin receiving postcards in the mail, marked with the Town of Lexington’s logo, requesting that they schedule an appointment. The scheduling process is made easy through both phone and online options. The actual process of replacing or retrofitting the meter will take approximately 45 minutes.
Town Meeting appropriated the funds for this project. Water customers will not be charged for the replacement or retrofit of their existing meter(s).
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Next Week is 'Pride Week' - Check Out the Upcoming Events/Activites |
- June 13, 2:30-3:30pm – Car Parade by LexPride & Lexington Human Rights Committee
Why We Celebrate Pride
Every year we celebrate Pride month in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York. Led by transgender women of color, the Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the LGBTQIA+ rights movement. It helped energize the ongoing pursuit of equality.
Pride month is also a time to recognize the impact that LGBTQIA+ people have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.
Pride means using our rights and resources to encourage all residents to participate fully in the vibrant life of our community.
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EV 101: An Introduction to Owning Electric Vehicles (EVs); Virtual Event June 16 |
Curious about electric vehicles (EVs)? Looking to learn more about owning one?
Join us Wednesday, June 16 from 7-8 PM for Recharge Massachusetts’ virtual EV road trip.
An RSVP is required to join and space is limited, so save your seat now!
This free event will introduce you to EVs, their benefits, current, and future models, charging infrastructure, and incentives.
Bring your questions – EV experts will help you better understand everything related to driving electric. Lexington's Sustainability Director, Stella Carr, will be talking about ways our community is promoting clean transportation here in Lexington!
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East Lexington Local Rapid Recovery Grant Update Event June 8 |
The towns of Arlington, Bedford and Lexington were jointly awarded a grant from the Massachusetts Rapid Recovery Plan (RRP) Program. The RRP program is aimed at assisting communities develop actionable plans to aid commercial areas recover from COVID-19.
The idea is to create a plan to help revitalize Arlington Heights, Bedford Center and East Lexington Village with a particular focus on a common asset – the Minuteman Bikeway.
The three communities have been working together with a consulting team to assess the situation, conduct research, and start to develop some ideas. The towns are just finishing up Phase 1 of three phases:
- Diagnostic
- Project Recommendations
- Plan.
Join us to hear about the findings from the assessment, business survey and focus groups. Most importantly, we hope you will share your ideas and priorities for possible projects and action steps.
Tuesday, June 8, 6-7:30 PM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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