Town warns of fraudulent permit emails

From Lexington News

• Historical panel also weighs Fern Street addition, zoning fix. Lexington's Historical Commission closed out a Concord Avenue demolition session by turning to a sensitive addition at 40 Fern Street and a Select Board zoning amendment meant to close a loophole that let a developer raze a documented carriage house at the Edgewood project.Lexington News
• Home sales ranged $840,000 to $3.98 million in September. Lexington's September home sales tracked across town this month, from an $840,000 starter sale to a $3.98 million purchase, capturing the range of the fall market.Lexington News

Today in Lexington

• Town warns of fraudulent emails to permit applicants. Lexington officials say fraudulent emails impersonating the town continue to reach applicants with permits before the Planning Board, Historic District Commission and Conservation Commission, and urge recipients to verify requests directly with Town Hall.Town of Lexington

Coming up

• Tomorrow, 4:00 p.m.: Speed Friending event set for Monday afternoon. Lexington Recreation hosts a Speed Friending mixer Monday from 4 to 5 p.m. for residents looking to make new connections in town.Town of Lexington
• Tomorrow, 6:00 p.m.: Suicide prevention program offered Monday evening. A Suicide Prevention for Communities session runs Monday from 6 to 8 p.m., offering residents training on recognizing warning signs and connecting people to help.Town of Lexington
• Tomorrow, 6:30 p.m.: Select Board meets with water, sewer rate hearing. The Select Board holds a hybrid meeting Monday at 1625 Massachusetts Avenue that includes a public hearing on proposed fiscal 2027 water and sewer rates, following a revised agenda posted September 24.Town of Lexington
• Tue, Sep 29, 2:00 p.m.: Sustainability Day joins the farmers market Tuesday. The town's Sustainability Day sets up at Fletcher Park from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday alongside the regular farmers market, with information on Lexington's environmental programs.Town of Lexington
• Tue, Sep 29, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee holds hybrid meeting Tuesday. The Lexington School Committee meets in hybrid format Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the School Administration Building, 173 Bedford Street.Lexington Public Schools
• Tue, Sep 29, 6:00 p.m.: Make a pocket hug craft Tuesday evening. Lexington Recreation runs a Make Your Own Pocket Hug craft session Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m.Town of Lexington
• Wed, Sep 30, 4:15 p.m.: Volleyball hosts Reading Memorial Wednesday. Lexington's volleyball teams face Reading Memorial in a home conference match Wednesday at 4:15 p.m., according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Wed, Sep 30, 6:00 p.m.: Free Little Art Gallery hosts craft day. A Free Little Art Gallery Craft Day runs Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, open to residents of all ages.Town of Lexington
• Thu, Oct 1, 6:00 p.m.: Historic Districts Commission sets five hearings Thursday. The Historic Districts Commission holds five remote public hearings Thursday at 6 p.m. covering properties at Depot Square, Massachusetts Avenue, Bedford Street and Hancock Street, followed by its regular meeting.Town of Lexington
• Sat, Oct 3, 11:00 a.m.: Harvest Festival returns to Marrett Road Saturday. Lexington's Harvest Festival runs Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 39 Marrett Road, with fall activities for families.Town of Lexington

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