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State Launches New Tool to Make Finding a Vaccine Appointment Easier |
Today, February 12, the State launched a new tool aimed at making the vaccine appointment process a bit easier.
The new interface allows you to search by zip code, filter by site type (healthcare location, local board of health, Mass vaccination site, retail pharmacy).
It also allows you to filter results to show only sites with known availability.
If you are age 75+ and having difficulty navigating the system, call 2-1-1 and they will walk you through the process.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update, Week of February 8-12 |
The Town of Lexington continues to receive a weekly allotment of 100 doses of vaccine. With that limited supply of vaccine, we are continuing to vaccinate residents ages 75+ in Lexington Housing Authority (LHA) properties, as well as homebound residents ages 75+.
As we finish providing vaccine to LHA and homebound residents, we are beginning to reach out to a limited number of residents who have provided their contact information through our online form for Phase 2-eligible residents.
Although we are hoping for additional vaccine to be distributed to Lexington, we recommend residents ages 75+ to seek appointments at alternative locations, such as pharmacies, super markets, and regional mass vaccination sites if possible.
Additional vaccination appointments have been posted online for mass vaccination sites for Springfield, Danvers, Foxborough (Gillette Stadium) and Boston (Fenway Park). Eligible individuals should visit the State's website for details on how to book, or call 2-1-1.
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State Warns of Senior COVID-19 Vaccine Scams |
The State recently announced that an individual who is accompanying a person age 75 or older to get the vaccine at a mass vaccination site may schedule their own appointment to be vaccinated on the same day.
At a press conference on February 11, Governor Baker warned of people seeking to take advantage of residents 75+ to get the vaccine. He mentioned that people have been soliciting seniors to take them as their companion, and in some cases asking for compensation.
Residents ages 75+ should not accept calls offering assistance from someone they do not know or trust. If traveling to a vaccination site with someone who is not part of your household, please continue to wear masks, practice hand hygiene, and social distance to the greatest extent possible.
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Be Part of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington |
The semiquincentennial — or 250th anniversary — of the Battle of Lexington will be April 19, 2025, and it's not too early for us to start planning!
As a first step, the Select Board has established a Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250), and they are looking for members with varied knowledge and experience from all parts of our community.
The Commission's role will be to “evaluate, make recommendations and coordinate the Town-wide activities to be held to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington.”
The deadline to submit an application is March 5, 2021.
If you'd like to be involved, but don't qualify or don't want to be on the Commission, don't worry — once we've started planning, we'll be putting out the call for volunteers, so stay tuned!
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MBTA Discusses Services Changes at Virtual Public Engagement Sessions Feb. 17 & 24 |
Join the MBTA Service Planning team for a virtual public meeting to learn about temporary schedule changes that go into effect in March and April of 2021. They will discuss the upcoming service changes on the MBTA including bus, subway, Commuter Rail, ferry, and the RIDE.
February 17, 6-8:00 PM
February 24, 6-8:00 PM
As part of the presentation, the service planning team will cover the following:
- Why route changes are necessary
- The service planning process
- Specifics of the service changes and impacted routes
- Other key elements on MBTA’s response to the pandemic
During the meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide input on future service changes.
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Celebrate American Heart Month with Healthy Heart Fitness Trails |
The Recreation and Community Programs Department is sponsoring monthly fun and free park pop-up programs to help you explore Lexington in a safe and fun way.
February is American Heart Month!
Beginning February 13, you can participate in our Heart Healthy Trail at the Lincoln Park Nature & Fitness Path accessed from Worthen Road.
Stop along the existing fitness stations and follow our signs for a fun and engaging activity. Learn tips to keep your heart healthy along the way.
Be sure to take a photo of your participation and tag us, @LexRecreation on Facebook or Instagram, #LexRecPops.
Don’t forget to send a photo to recreation@lexingtonma.gov to be entered into a drawing for a Lexington Fun Pack in December. The more months you participate, the more chances you get!
These monthly park pop-up programs are funded through CHNA 15 DoN (Determination of Need) funds from Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and Winchester Hospital. Learn more.
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Sign-Ups for 2021 Co-Ed Softball Season Begin Feb. 15 |
Registration for the Lexington Recreation & Community Programs' 2021 Co-ed Softball season will be open for registration starting February 15.
Who can play: Lexington residents, Town church teams, or companies in Lexington have priority over non-resident teams.
When: Season starts at the end of April/beginning of May, with the playoffs set to start at the beginning of August. Games are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday normally at 6:15 pm
Where: Various softball fields in Town
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Lexington, Arlington, and Belmont First Responders Receive Second Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine at Regional Clinic |
On February 10, approximately 600 first responders from Arlington, Belmont, and Lexington received their second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. First responders include police, fire, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and support personnel, plus school nurses who are administering vaccinations and/or COVID-19 testing in school populations. The clinic was held at Arlington High School gymnasium.
“We are grateful to Arlington for hosting these clinics and sharing their expertise along with Belmont,” said Derek Sencabaugh, Lexington’s Fire Chief. “We look forward to continuing to collaborate with our regional partners in order to get as many people vaccinated as possible and get to the new normal.”
The vaccine administered at these clinics follows the MA COVID-19 vaccine distribution timeline. However, since the First Responder clinic on January 12, which provided 600 doses of the vaccine, many municipalities -- including Arlington, Belmont, and Lexington -- have only received 100 doses per week. Making for a very slow vaccination rollout locally.
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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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This week's videos focus on traffic and parking enforcement in Lexington. We explain the ways our department handles parking enforcement, speeding, issuing traffic citations, distracted driving, crossing guards, and more.
Traffic and Vehicle Crashes
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