Lexington Patch Spotlights Seventh Grader's National Art Contest Recognition

LEXINGTON — A Lexington seventh grader drew notice in a national art contest, Lexington Patch reported this week, and the town's free outdoor concert series returns to town common green space Friday with a performance by Ben Rudnick & Friends.

COMMUNITY & ARTS The town's 2026 Summer Concert Series continues Friday, Aug. 7, with a free performance by Ben Rudnick & Friends, per the town's event calendar. LexFarm's Walking Wednesdays program continues Aug. 12, giving residents another recurring outdoor option this month.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS "🌱 Patch AM: See how a Lexington seventh grader stood out in a national art contest." A local student earned recognition in a nationwide art competition, Lexington Patch reports, though the outlet's newsletter blurb did not name the student or identify the specific contest (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington).

COMING UP The Hanscom Field Advisory Commission holds a remote meeting Aug. 11. On Aug. 13, the School Committee's Policy Subcommittee meets and the Board of Appeals holds remote public hearings on proposals at 20 Muzzey St. and 323 Marrett Rd. The Select Board holds a hybrid public hearing Aug. 17 on the town's culvert lining project. The Conservation Commission follows Aug. 18 with remote public meetings on proposals at 14 Barberry Rd., 21 Valleyfield St. and 46 Turning Mill Rd.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.