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CPC now accepting FY28 funding applications
The Community Preservation Committee is accepting applications for Community Preservation Act funding for fiscal year 2028, the Town of Lexington announced this week.
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DV awareness efforts continue this week
Lexington's Domestic Violence Awareness Month push continues with a disability-focused lunch and learn next week. Also in today's brief (13 items): Town marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month; ICMA fellow joins town of Lexington; Free Little Art Gallery hosts craft day; Capital Expendi…
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Vision-Aid wins $50,000 in AI competition
Lexington nonprofit Vision-Aid wins $50,000 runner-up prize in global Build with Gemini XPRIZE AI competition. From our own coverage: Winthrop Road sale anchors late-September property roundup. Also in today's brief (11 items): Human Services marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Upd…
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Winthrop Road sale tops $3.9 million as Lexington records 19 deeds in late-September period
Lexington recorded 19 property deeds between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, though sale prices have posted for only six so far, ranging from $1,137,500 to $3.9 million with a median of $2,190,000 among priced sales. The month's top transaction was 15 Winthrop Rd, which sold for $3.9 million on Sept. 14; a
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Two housing initiatives win state funding
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…
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Ranks No. 1 among small US cities
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…
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HDC chair can waive guidelines solo, counsel says
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…
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Two Winthrop Road Sales Top $3 Million as Lexington Records 20 Deed Transfers in September
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
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Board sets Oct. 5 vote on zoning rewrite
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…
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Affordable housing initiatives land state funding
Two of Lexington's affordable housing initiatives received significant new funding from the Commonwealth this week. Also in today's brief (10 items): State funds boost two Lexington affordable housing initiatives; Lexington ranked No. 1 small city in new ranking; Lexington schools rank …
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