Planning Board approves two MBTA-zoning housing developments
From Lexington News
- School Committee warns delay could cost $17.6 million. Lexington School Committee heard that a wetlands appeal could push high school rebuild costs from as little as $1 million to $17.6 million if construction is delayed past November 1, forcing a winter move instead of summer.Lexington News
- Schools open year, confirm 2029 high school timeline. Superintendent Julie Hackett told staff the Dec. 8 debt exclusion vote keeps the new Lexington High School on track for 2029, while the teachers union said it is negotiating three contracts covering about 1,300 members.Lexington News
- Planning Board approves Marrett Road apartments, 55 conditions. The Planning Board unanimously approved a multifamily building at 439 Marrett Road under the MBTA Communities bylaw with 55 conditions, but split 3-1 on a separate historic-preservation bylaw rewrite headed to Town Meeting.Lexington News
- Historic panel rejects fence, lights and stage for Munroe Tavern. The Historic Districts Commission rejected a stage, perimeter fence and 12-foot light poles proposed for the town-owned Munroe Tavern after neighbor objections, while approving widened accessible sidewalks.Lexington News
- Conservation board orders full restoration at Turning Mill Road. The Conservation Commission voted 7-0 to require a halted garage project at 24 Turning Mill Road torn back down to its approved 2025 grades, and split 4-1-1 on a house relocation at 55 Ivan Street.Lexington News
- Students push for second Unified Basketball team. More than a dozen students urged the School Committee to add a second Unified Basketball team after officials cited gym-space limits; the board gave first reading to a policy requiring 48-hour notice of civil immigration enforcement at schools.Lexington News
- Planning Board approves two MBTA-zoning housing developments. The Planning Board voted 5-0 to approve a 31-unit project at 80 Bedford Street and a six-unit townhome project at 5 and 7 Spring Street, the town's first under its revised MBTA Communities bylaw.Lexington News
- Lexington records 20 home sales up to $3.32 million. Lexington recorded 20 home sales in the latest roundup, ranging from $346,655 to $3.32 million.Lexington News
Today in Lexington
- Community Preservation Committee opens FY2028 funding applications. The Community Preservation Committee is now accepting applications for Community Preservation Act funding for fiscal year 2028.Town of Lexington
- Lexington teen's math research earns $50,000. Lexington Patch highlighted a local teen whose math research recently earned $50,000, according to the outlet's morning newsletter roundup.Lexington Patch
- Season-opening chamber concert earns standing ovation. Lexington Patch reported that the town's season-opening chamber concert received a standing ovation, per its morning newsletter roundup.Lexington Patch
- 130 new apartments proposed for Hartwell Avenue corridor. Lexington Patch's newsletter flagged a look at what 130 new apartments could mean for the town's Hartwell Avenue corridor.Lexington Patch
Coming up
- Tue, Sep 22, 2:00 p.m.: Age Friendly Subcommittee meets Tuesday. The Council on Aging's Age Friendly Subcommittee holds a remote meeting Tuesday, September 22, from 2 to 3 p.m.Town of Lexington
- Tue, Sep 22, 6:30 p.m.: Board of Health holds remote meeting Tuesday. The Board of Health meets remotely Tuesday, September 22, from 6:30 to 8:05 p.m.Town of Lexington
- Wed, Sep 23, 12:30 p.m.: Library Trustees executive board meets Wednesday. The Board of Library Trustees' executive board meets Wednesday, September 23, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the library.Lexington Public Library
- Thu, Sep 24, 7:00 p.m.: Board of Appeals hears 4 Compton Circle case. The Board of Appeals holds a remote public hearing Thursday, September 24, on a legal notice for 4 Compton Circle.Town of Lexington
- Thu, Sep 24, 10:00 a.m.: Bereavement support group meets Thursday. A Loss of Spouse or Partner Bereavement Support Group meets in Lexington Thursday, September 24, from 10 to 11 a.m.Town of Lexington
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