Town Issues Cyclosporiasis Alert, Unveils Urban Forest Plan

The Town of Lexington issued a health alert regarding cyclosporiasis on Tuesday even as officials rolled out new resources on urban forestry and immigration protections for residents.

TOWN HALL

The Town issued a Cyclosporiasis Health Alert on Tuesday afternoon, directing residents to a civic alert page for details on the parasitic illness, which is often associated with contaminated produce. No additional specifics on local case counts were included in the alert itself.

Separately, the Lexington Human Rights Commission announced it has compiled a webpage of local immigration resources, intended to help residents stay informed about immigration rights, protections, and travel considerations amid ongoing national policy shifts.

The Town also highlighted progress on its Urban Forest Master Plan, a joint effort with Davey Resource Group, a subsidiary of the Davey Tree Expert Company, to establish a long-term vision for Lexington's tree canopy and urban forestry program.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

The Council on Aging calendar shows a run of upcoming programs, including a "Medication Safety" session, "Senior Bingo," a "Coping With Change" discussion, and "Voice Colors Yoga," part of the town's ongoing senior programming lineup for later in July.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"60+ MA Beaches Closed Following Torrential Rain, Merrimack River Sewage Overflow", Beaches across Massachusetts are closed to swimmers this weekend after heavy rain triggered sewage overflow into the Merrimack River, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington).

"Patch AM: What your Lexington senator supported in this year's massive state budget", Patch's morning roundup summarized how Lexington's state senator voted on this year's state budget, per Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington).

"Patch AM: What Beacon Hill's new budget and energy bill mean for Lexington", Patch outlined how the state's new budget and an energy bill passed on Beacon Hill could affect Lexington residents, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington).

"Patch AM: How Buckman Tavern shaped Lexington's role in the Revolution", Patch's newsletter revisited the historical role of Buckman Tavern in Lexington's Revolutionary War history, per Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington).

COMING UP

The Vision for Lexington Committee holds a remote meeting on Friday, July 10. The Conservation Commission holds a remote meeting and public hearings on 231 Bedford St. and 58 Valleyfield St. on Tuesday, July 14, alongside a Design Advisory Committee meeting the same day. The Planning Board meets remotely Wednesday, July 15, the same day the Historical Commission holds remote hearings on 7 Ames Ave. and 9-11 Cedar St. The Council on Aging's "Medication Safety" program is also set for July 15.