Lexington Patch Mourns Privacy Attorney Peter McLaughlin

Lexington Patch reported the death of attorney Peter McLaughlin, mourned across the New England privacy and legal community, while town officials confirmed August 5 as the makeup date for the Town Pool's home swim meet. Friday, July 31 brings two community offerings: a Zoom cooking clas…

Lexington Rolls Out New Ballot Colors, First Energy Advocate

Lexington rolled out new ballot colors ahead of the September 1 State Primary while naming Yahan Hua as the town's first Energy Advocate. The Town Pool set an August 5 makeup date for its home swim meet, and the library's summer slate continues with an Elvis tribute featuring Michael Sl…

Lexington Renews Warning on Fraudulent Permit-Related Emails

Lexington renewed a warning Tuesday about fraudulent emails targeting residents with pending permits before town boards. The News Flash alert flagged scams aimed at applicants before the Planning Board, Historic District Commission, and Conservation Commission, urging direct verificatio…

Lexington's West Nile Virus Risk Raised to Moderate

Massachusetts health officials raised Lexington's West Nile virus risk to moderate this week amid detections in neighboring towns. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health flagged the increased risk on July 24, prompting the town to remind residents to drain standing water, use ins…

Lexington Home Sales Cluster Above $1.7 Million Median in Late-Summer Deed Filings

Lexington recorded 20 property transfers between June 26 and July 25, with 14 disclosing a sale price ranging from $1,195,000 to $3,125,000 and a median of $1,770,000. The month's top sale was 64 Hill St. at $3,125,000, sold by Seamus Fernandez to Matthew T. Fornataro and William R. Doo…

Lexington Launches LexSortSmart Tool for Waste and Recycling Guidance

Lexington launched LexSortSmart, a new online tool to help residents sort out waste, recycling and disposal rules town-wide, as the town continues phasing in changes to its collection program. Per Lexington Patch, a local cyclist has raised six figures for cancer research, one of the ne…

Lexington Woman Charged With Wire Fraud in $10 Million Ponzi Scheme

A Lexington woman faces federal wire fraud charges in an alleged $10 million Ponzi scheme that burned roughly 200 investors. Barbara Hirshfield, 83, is due for an initial federal court appearance on five wire fraud counts, according to Townhall's "Massachusetts Woman Charged in $10 Mill…

Lexington Opens Registration for Fall 2026 Civic Academy

Lexington opened registration this week for its Fall 2026 Civic Academy, giving residents an inside look at municipal government operations. The town's News Flash also renewed its warning to permit applicants before the Planning Board, Historic District Commission, and Conservation Comm…

Lexington School Committee Adopts Revised Student Restraint Policy Ahead of State Deadline

Lexington School Committee unanimously adopts revised student restraint policy and Pride Month proclamation at summer remote meeting.

Lexington Partners With Davey Resource Group on Urban Forest Master Plan

Lexington has partnered with Davey Resource Group to craft an Urban Forest Master Plan, with a hybrid community meeting set for July 29. The plan will set a long-term vision for the town's tree canopy program, and residents will get a direct chance to weigh in at month's end. Separately…

Lexington Warns Applicants of Scam Emails Impersonating Town Boards

Lexington warns permit applicants of ongoing fraudulent emails impersonating the town. The town's News Flash office said Tuesday that scam emails continue to reach applicants with cases pending before the Planning Board, Historic Districts Commission, Conservation Commission and other b…

Lexington Select Board Backs 48-Gallon Trash Cart Default, Approves Voter Turnout Task Force

Lexington Select Board signals preference for 48-gallon default trash cart, unanimously launches voter turnout task force.

Lexington Select Board Backs 48-Gallon Trash Cart Default, Approves Voter Turnout Task Force

Lexington Select Board signals preference for 48-gallon default trash cart, unanimously launches voter turnout task force.

Lexington School Building Committee Selects Exterior Acid-Waste Tank, Defers Tile Decision

Lexington's School Building Committee selected a direct-buried exterior acid-waste neutralization tank for the new high school and logged roughly $2 million in target value design savings at its July 20 remote meeting.