Two Lexington affordable housing initiatives have won significant new funding from the Commonwealth. Also in today's brief (10 items): State funding boosts two Lexington housing initiatives; Housing trust opens pilot rental assistance program; Refugee aid group plans annual fundraiser d…
Lexington's Affordable Housing Trust pressed for clearer notice that its rental assistance program's rent limits had increased. Trustee Elaine Tong said the town's marketing flyer failed to flag the change, warning residents previously screened out "might now qualify" and deserve to know.
Lexington's Planning Board approved a 15-unit Wood Street development, adding a last-minute archaeological survey requirement after a fight with the National Park Service.
Lexington's Board of Appeals continued a side-yard setback variance hearing for an accessible garage at 213 East Street to October 22.
Lexington ranks first nationally in a new best small cities study, outlets report. Also in today's brief (11 items): Town committee rejects crematory plan at Westview; Town posts info on Special Town Meeting 2026-1; Housing trust opens Lex PRAP rental assistance applications; Planning B…
Lexington High School's unified basketball team is off to a winning start after district officials expanded the roster so every student who wanted to join could play, following a push from about 20 students at a School Committee meeting. The team beat Arlington in its opener and hosted …
This week's Lexington obituary notices column lists five people with Lexington ties: Heyl, Lauren; McArthur, Susan J.; McCarty, Katherine; Ouellette, Margaret E.; and Van Langenhove, Agnes M. Heyl, 63, grew up in Lexington before later living in Burlington; Ouellette, most recently of B…
Historic Districts Commission chair reveals town counsel says she alone can waive design guidelines. From our own coverage: HDC chair says guidelines can be waived at will; Two Winthrop Road sales anchor September's deed transfers. Also in today's brief (12 items): Housing trust opens p…
Lexington recorded 20 property transfers at the South Middlesex Registry of Deeds from Sept. 4 to Oct. 3. Among the nine sales with a posted price, prices ranged from $915,000 to $3,900,000, with a median of $1,799,900. The month's top sale was 15 Winthrop Rd at $3,900,000, followed closely by 31
Lexington Select Board sets October 5 vote on fast-tracked zoning overhaul amid public input concerns. From our own coverage: Select Board debates timeline on fall zoning article; Conservation panel takes up school stormwater project. Also in today's brief (16 items): Select Board seeks…