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Celebrate Safely This Season to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, and around the country, have significantly increased since the Thanksgiving holiday. You can help slow the spread by celebrating this holiday season responsibly and taking these recommended steps:

Celebrate only with those in your household
Host a virtual celebration with extended family and friends
Postpone travel

Additional recommendations and information is available at Mass.gov/Holidays

Upcoming Holidays and Town Government Schedule and Services

The upcoming Christmas and New Years holidays will impact non-emergency Town services:

Friday, December 25 - Christmas:

All non-emergency Town offices are closed and unstaffed
Friday curbside trash and recycling collection moved to Saturday

Friday, January 1 - New Year's Day:

All non-emergency Town offices are closed and unstaffed
Friday curbside trash and recycling collection moved to Saturday

Financial/Rental Assistance and Resources Available for Those in Need

The Human Services Department has access to a number of resources for those needing help to pay rent.

Contact them via email or by calling 781-698-4840.

MetroWest Collaborative Development is offering free housing counseling to Lexington residents. Small rent assistance grants, help finding affordable housing, etc. is available. Learn more here.

Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) & Emergency Rent and Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) can also provide assistance to eligible households. Learn more here.

Additional resources are available on our website at LexingtonMA.gov/LexHelp

Massachusetts Employment Opportunities at the US Census Bureau

The Census Bureau's New York Region (includes Massachusetts) is hiring for Field Reps and Field Supervisors. If you're looking for work, there are multiple positions available. Working for the US Census Bureau is an opportunity to contribute to your community!

For more info visit the Census Bureau's website.

Economic Development Office Releases Report on Life Sciences in Lexington

Our Economic Development Office recently released a report on the outlook for life sciences companies in Lexington. The Greater Boston area is a national leader in the life sciences industry, and with low vacancy rates in Cambridge and Boston, companies are looking to communities like ours to relocate.

This report details the life sciences industry trends, the potential for growth in Lexington, the Hartwell Innovation Park, and more.

View the Life Sciences report.