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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Forecasters track possible nor'easter that could bring days of rain and wind to Lexington.

Today in Lexington

• Possible nor'easter could bring days of rain. Lexington Patch reports a coastal storm system may bring multiple days of rain and gusty wind to the area, with damage potential still depending on the storm's track.Lexington Patch
• Detour posted on Route B/E near high school site. The town is directing drivers to follow posted detour signs on Route B/E around the construction zone for the new Lexington High School.Town of Lexington
• Lexington precincts hold block parties for Neighborhood Day. Lexington Observer reports precincts across town held block parties for National Neighborhood Day, part of a community push to help neighbors connect.Lexington Observer
• Town marks Stormwater Awareness Week. The Town of Lexington is highlighting Stormwater Awareness Week, spotlighting how stormwater management protects local water resources and helps reduce flooding across the community.Town of Lexington

Coming up

• Wed, Sep 23, 7:00 p.m.: Select Board holds finance summit on FY27 budget. The Select Board joins the Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee and School Committee for a joint hybrid Finance Summit Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Estabrook Auditorium, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue.Town of Lexington
• Thu, Sep 24, 10:00 a.m.: Loss of spouse support group meets Thursday. The town hosts a Loss of Spouse/Partner Bereavement Support Group Thursday at 10 a.m. in Lexington.Town of Lexington
• Thu, Sep 24, 7:00 p.m.: Board of Appeals holds remote hearing on Compton Circle. The Board of Appeals holds a remote public hearing Thursday at 7 p.m. on a legal notice for 4 Compton Circle.Town of Lexington
• Mon, Sep 28, 4:00 p.m.: Recreation Department hosts speed friending event. Lexington Recreation hosts a Speed Friending event Monday at 4 p.m., giving residents a casual way to meet new people in town.Lexington Recreation
• Mon, Sep 28, 6:00 p.m.: Recreation Department offers suicide prevention program. Lexington Recreation hosts a Suicide Prevention for Communities program Monday at 6 p.m., part of ongoing mental health outreach for residents.Lexington Recreation
• Mon, Sep 28, 6:30 p.m.: Select Board sets hearing on FY27 water, sewer rates. The Select Board holds a public hearing on proposed fiscal 2027 water and sewer rates Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue.Town of Lexington
• Tue, Sep 29, 2:00 p.m.: Sustainability Day set for Fletcher Park farmers market. The town hosts Sustainability Day at the Farmers Market Tuesday from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Fletcher Park, 1557 Massachusetts Avenue.Town of Lexington

Recent editions

• Sunday, September 20, 2026 — Lexington Planning Board approves 31-unit and six-unit housing projects under revised MBTA zoning