Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 26, 2026 through November 1, 2026
This week's Lexington obituary notices cover three residents: Baugh, Desmond F., 17; Goldthwait, William Ira Jr., 84; and Killilea, Charles D., 85.
Town News
Lexington Offers One-on-One Sessions With Energy Advocate
Lexington announced that residents can book 20-minute appointments with the town's Energy Advocate, Yahan Hua, every Thursday at the Lexington Community Center to discuss lowering energy bills and accessing rebates.
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Government
Lexington Begins Charging Fees for Special Waste Pickups
Lexington has started charging residents fees for disposing of items such as mattresses, appliances and electronics that aren't accepted as regular trash, with collections scheduled through a new LexSortSmart tool.
Schools · School Committee
School Committee Backs Article 3 At Town Meeting
The Lexington School Committee reviewed MCAS equity data showing just 36 percent of Black students in grades six through eight scored proficient or higher in math, a figure Member Mona Roy said meant the district was "failing the majority of Black students."
Government · Select Board
Board Backs Blasting To Speed High School Rebuild
Lexington's Select Board backed a plan to use blasting instead of mechanical rock removal at the Lexington High School site to recoup six weeks lost to a 46-day permitting delay.
Sports
Lexington's Sal Freelich reaches World Series with the Brewers
Lexington is celebrating Brewers player Sal Freelich, a hometown native the Select Board says may be the first Lexingtonian to reach the World Series; a community watch party is being planned.
Government · Board of Appeals
ZBA requires flat roof for garage variance
The Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals continued a contested garage variance at 213 East Street to December 10, requiring a flat roof confined to the structure's footprint.
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