Lexington Morning Brief, Nov. 1: School panel reviews stark math equity data

From Lexington News

• ZBA requires flat roof for garage variance Lexington's Zoning Board of Appeals returned to a contested garage variance at 213 East Street, where officials weighed how wide a one-car garage must be to let a disabled relative get in and out of a vehicle.Lexington News
• School Committee backs Article 3 at town meeting Lexington's School Committee reviewed MCAS data showing only 36 percent of Black students in grades six through eight scored proficient in math, as members weighed the district's position on Article 3's stabilization-fund transfer for special education costs.Lexington News
• Lexington starts charging for special waste pickups Lexington has begun charging residents fees for curbside pickup of items such as mattresses, appliances and electronics that aren't accepted as regular trash, with collections now scheduled through the town's new LexSortSmart tool.Lexington News

Happening Sun, Nov 1

• Acme Theater presents Noises Off Acme Theater stages the comedy 'Noises Off' in Lexington on November 1 and November 6, according to Lexington Patch's calendar listing.Lexington Patch

Coming up

• Tue, Nov 3: School Committee holds fall community conversation The Lexington School Committee will hold a Fall Community Conversation forum on November 3 for residents to share feedback with the board.Town of Lexington
• Wed, Nov 4: Planning board to review 23 Bloomfield Street plan Lexington's Planning Board will hold a remote public meeting on November 4 regarding a proposal for 23 Bloomfield Street.Town of Lexington
• Wed, Nov 4: Council for the Arts holds regular meeting The Lexington Council for the Arts will hold its regular meeting on November 4.Town of Lexington
• Wed, Nov 4: Noise Advisory Committee holds hybrid meeting Lexington's Noise Advisory Committee will meet in hybrid format on November 4.Town of Lexington
• Wed, Nov 4: Town Celebrations Committee meets remotely The Town Celebrations Committee will hold a remote meeting on November 4.Town of Lexington
• Thu, Nov 5: Capital Expenditures Committee meets remotely Lexington's Capital Expenditures Committee will hold a remote meeting on November 5.Town of Lexington
• Thu, Nov 5: Historic Districts Commission reviews five properties Lexington's Historic Districts Commission will hold remote public hearings November 5 on proposals at 1403, 1332 and 1106 Massachusetts Avenue and 9 Meriam Street, Unit 11; a hearing on 7 Lockwood Road was canceled.Town of Lexington
• Sat, Nov 7: Acera School hosts STEM festival Nov. 7 Acera School will host a STEM Festival and Open House on November 7, inviting families to explore science and technology programs, according to Lexington Patch's event calendar.Lexington Patch

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