Lexington Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Town starts charging for special waste pickups

From Lexington News

• ZBA requires flat roof for garage variance The Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals took up a contested garage variance at 213 East Street, weighing a 16-foot design meant to help a disabled relative enter and exit a vehicle against neighbors' comparisons to narrower garages elsewhere in town.Lexington News
• Town begins charging fees for special waste pickups Lexington has started charging residents new fees to dispose of items like mattresses, appliances and electronics that fall outside regular trash service, directing residents to the town's new LexSortSmart tool to schedule pickups.Lexington News

Happening Sat, Oct 31

• 8:00 a.m.: Free paper shredding event Saturday morning Residents can shred personal documents for free from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 31, at 60 Hartwell Avenue.Town of Lexington

Yesterday in Lexington (Fri, Oct 30)

• Lex Observer examines effect of Question 3 on town A Lex Observer report looks at how Massachusetts Ballot Question 3, which would create single-party primaries, could affect Lexington voters and local legislators.Lex Observer

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 8:30 a.m.: Small business matchmaker event set for Nov. 2 The town hosts a Small Business Matchmaker from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at 33 Marrett Road, connecting entrepreneurs with support resources. Lex Observer also previewed the event.Town of Lexington
• Tue, Nov 3, 6:30 p.m.: School Committee holds fall community conversation The School Committee hosts a Fall Community Conversation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, inviting resident feedback on district issues.Town of Lexington
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: Planning Board reviews 23 Bloomfield Street proposal The Planning Board holds a remote public meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, that includes a review of a proposal at 23 Bloomfield Street.Town of Lexington
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m.: Noise Advisory Committee meets in hybrid session The Noise Advisory Committee meets in a hybrid session at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Select Board meeting room.Town of Lexington
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 p.m.: Historic Districts Commission hears five address requests The Historic Districts Commission holds remote public hearings starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, covering proposed changes at five addresses, including properties on Massachusetts Avenue and Meriam Street.Town of Lexington
• Thu, Nov 5, 8:00 a.m.: Capital Expenditures Committee meets Thursday morning The Capital Expenditures Committee holds a remote meeting from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5.Town of Lexington
• Fri, Nov 6, 5:05 p.m.: Post-election tabulation set for Nov. 6 The town will conduct its post-election vote tabulation at 5:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at 1605 Massachusetts Avenue.Town of Lexington

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