Lexington Launches Urban Forest Master Plan, Opens Civic Academy Registration
Lexington launched an Urban Forest Master Plan partnership and opened registration for its Fall Civic Academy this week. The town is working with Davey Resource Group, a subsidiary of the Davey Tree Expert Company, to craft a long-term vision for its urban forest program, and residents …
DATELINE -- LEXINGTON Lexington has partnered with Davey Resource Group, a subsidiary of the Davey Tree Expert Company, to develop an Urban Forest Master Plan charting a long-term vision for the town's tree canopy, the town announced this week. The move came alongside the opening of registration for the fall Civic Academy and the rollout of a new town waste-guidance tool.
TOWN HALL
The Urban Forest Master Plan will guide investment in Lexington's community trees for years to come, according to the town's website. The planning webpage lays out the scope of the partnership with Davey Resource Group but does not specify a completion date.
Separately, the town opened registration for its annual Fall 2026 Civic Academy, which gives residents a behind-the-scenes look at town government operations. The town also introduced LexSortSmart, a new online tool meant to be a one-stop resource for trash, recycling and compost collection rules. Residents can additionally enroll in Lexington's Community Choice Electricity Program, which the town says typically offers steadier, lower electricity rates than base utility pricing while drawing on renewable energy.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The town's free Summer Concert Series continues Friday, Aug. 7, with Ben Rudnick & Friends, followed by Kadak Chai on Aug. 14. LexFarm's Walking Wednesdays series returns Aug. 5, with additional dates Aug. 12 and 19.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"MA Blood Donors Urgently Needed As Red Cross Declares National Crisis", Blood donations across Massachusetts have dropped to their lowest summer level in four years and aren't keeping pace with hospital demand, per Lexington Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington)
"Massachusetts 'No Excuse' Vote By Mail: How To Get A Ballot For This Fall's Elections", Mail-in ballots remain available to Massachusetts voters for this fall's state primary and general election, Lexington Patch reports, a note of interest after the town's own switch to new ballot colors for the September primary. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington)
"Popular Brewery's Taproom Taking Shape In Woburn", A brewing company has partially opened its first brick-and-mortar taproom in neighboring Woburn, according to Lexington Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington)
COMING UP
The Select Board holds a remote meeting Monday, Aug. 3. The Town Clerk's Office will be at the Lexington Farmers' Market and the Monthly Caregiver Support Group meets Tuesday, Aug. 4. The Lexington Human Rights Committee, Council on Aging, Ad Hoc Crematory Study Committee II and Planning Board all meet Wednesday, Aug. 5. The Historic Districts Commission holds five remote public hearings Thursday, Aug. 6, covering 1 Locust Ave., 7 Depot Sq., 1775 Massachusetts Ave., 1906 Massachusetts Ave. and 1912 Massachusetts Ave.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.
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