Lexington Urges Residents to Prevent Coyote Conflicts
DATELINE — LEXINGTON Lexington issued new guidance this week urging residents to help the community safely coexist with local wildlife by taking simple steps to prevent conflicts with coyotes. The advisory arrived as other outlets followed up on Friday's investigation at Grace Chapel and a Lexington biotechnology company reported its latest quarterly results.
TOWN HALL
The Town posted new guidance this week on preventing coyote conflicts, encouraging residents to set boundaries with the animals through simple behavior changes as part of an effort to help the community safely coexist with local wildlife.
The Town also introduced LexSortSmart, a new tool meant to give residents a single place to find information on waste collection and disposal rules.
SCHOOLS
The School Committee's Policy Subcommittee has a meeting scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 13, according to the town calendar.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
Lexington's 2026 Summer Concert Series continues Friday, Aug. 14, with a performance by Kadak Chai, according to the town events calendar.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Shirtless man with powder horn mistaken for armed suspect in Lexington," Newport Dispatch reported. The outlet added new detail to Friday's Grace Chapel investigation, noting police found the individual was carrying a powder horn rather than a weapon before clearing the scene (read it at https://www.newportdispatch.com/2026/08/07/shirtless-man-with-powder-horn-mistaken-for-armed-suspect-in-lexington/).
"Agenus: Q2 Earnings Snapshot," the New Haven Register reports. The Lexington-based biotechnology company posted a second-quarter loss of 1 cent per share on revenue of $34.5 million (read it at https://www.nhregister.com/business/article/agenus-q2-earnings-snapshot-22379481.php).
"Perseids, Solar Eclipse, Blood Moon Highlight August Skywatching In MA," per Patch. The outlet reports the Perseid meteor shower, a perennial favorite among skywatchers, is expected to peak Aug. 12-13 (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington).
COMING UP
The Hanscom Field Advisory Commission and the Transportation Advisory Committee both hold remote meetings Tuesday, Aug. 11. LexFarm's Walking Wednesdays continues Wednesday, Aug. 12. On Thursday, Aug. 13, the Board of Appeals holds remote public hearings on properties at 20 Muzzey St. and 323 Marrett Rd., and the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee holds a hybrid meeting.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.