Mail-In and In-Person Early Voting for the September 6 State Primary Election

The Massachusetts State Primary will be Tuesday, September 6, 2022 . Early voting in person will be from Saturday, August 27 through Friday, September 2.

Saturday, August 27 is the last day to register to vote or update party affiliation for this primary.

The Town Clerk's Office will be open from 9AM to 5PM on August 27 to facilitate registration.

Early Voting In Person

All in-person early voting will take place in the accessible Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Stone Room, Lexington.

Days and hours of in-person early voting sessions:

Saturday, August 27 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday, August 29 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday, August 30 - 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 31 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday, September 1 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday, September 2 - 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Early Voting by Mail

To request an early voting by mail ballot:

Download the Vote by Mail Application Form
Fill it out, print it, sign it, and return by Monday, August 29 at 5:00 PM

Learn more about the September 6 Primary and early voting

Conserve Water and Save Money, Order a Rain Barrel by August 30

Lexington is once again partnering with Great American Rain Barrel to offer residents rain barrels at a discounted rate with convenient in-town pick-up. You must pre-order online through the Great American Rain Barrel website by August 30.

Save Water, Save Money

Rain barrels help save drinking water resources and money. According to the US EPA, 30% of daily water use is used outdoors. Using the rain barrel's stored water around the landscape saves water resources and reduces the amount of water purchased from municipal sources.

How to Order/Pick Up Your Rain Barrel

To find out more about the barrels and to participate in The Great American Rain Barrel Program, please visit their website and select "Lexington".

Barrels are offered at $79 for painted and $74 for unpainted. Barrels will be available for pick up on September 10 between 9 and 11:00am at the Lexington Compost Facility, 60 Hartwell Ave, Lexington.

Deadline for purchase is 11:59 PM on August 30.

Graffiti in Our Community Parks

Our community parks have been experiencing a consistent uptick in graffiti vandalism since the spring. The restrooms, trash barrels, Skate Park, and Town Pool at the Center Recreation Complex and the play equipment and poured in place safety surfacing at the Lincoln Park playground have all had multiple graffiti incidents.

Help preserve the recreational resources and amenities at our community parks! Anyone who witnesses suspicious activity should contact the Lexington Police Department at (781) 862-1212.

Therapy Available to Residents Through Partnership With Eliot Community Human Services

The Human Services Department is partnering with Eliot Community Human Services to offer dedicated counseling services to Lexington residents at the Lexington Community Center, or virtually if needed.

Services will be provided to Lexington residents who are 5 years and older regardless of income or health insurance status.
Residents will also have access to Eliot's full range of clinical services; additional fees may apply.
Length of treatment is determined by the clinician and client.
Contact us to make a referral for services or to make an appointment with a clinician.
Day and evening appointments available.

Funding made possible through American Rescue Plan Act, with Select Board approval.

For more information: Phone: 781-698-4840 | Email us | Web: lexingtonma.gov/human-services

Recreation & Community Programs Fall Registration Opens August 23

The Recreation and Community Programs Department is pleased to announce that registration for fall programming will open on Tuesday, August 23. Check out the fall program guide and choose an activity, program and event!

Updating the Town's Open Space and Recreation Plan; Meeting August 23

The Town's Conservation Division and Recreation Department are in the process of updating Lexington’s Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) to identify goals and objectives for open space in town over the next 7 years.

There will be a joint meeting of the Recreation Committee and the Conservation Commission next week to discuss the OSRP.

August 23 at 6:30 PM

Via Zoom

Listen to the presentation by our consultant, Activitas, as well as feedback by the Conservation Commission and Recreation Committee. There will also be an opportunity to provide your own input and comments.

To follow the project, receive updates, or review our 2015 plan visit our website.

Pop-Up Incubator Launches in Lexington Center for Early Stage Entrepreneurs

The Town has launched a pop-up incubator for early-stage entrepreneurs that will provide opportunities for economic growth as the Town begins to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The pop-up is located at 15 Depot Square in Lexington Center and celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 18

Project: Pop-Up will offer small businesses access to a commercial retail space in Lexington through a seasonal rotation of cohorts over the course of a year, at a significantly reduced cost to the businesses. The retailers, many of whom are currently operating primarily online, will pop up in the space for 2-4 months to introduce their businesses to a wider audience and will have access to a robust range of support services from UpNext, the local consultancy facilitating the initiative, to help ensure their success.

COVID-19 Data; Test Kits Available at Town Buildings

The Lexington Office of Public Health will update weekly COVID-19 case numbers each Friday. The data represented on the dashboard DOES NOT include at-home test results. The data only represents results of PCR and antigen tests verified through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

View Lexington’s case numbers

View the State’s COVID-19 dashboard

Test Kits Available

Free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits are available at Town buildings across Lexington.

You can pick up a test at the following locations: