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Meet the 2026 candidates for Planning Board This year, there are three candidates running for two spots on the board, making this the only competitive town-wide race.

There are three candidates running for two spots on the board, making this the only competitive town-wide race in the upcoming local elections. Read about their positions, priorities, experience and motivations: lexobserver.org/2026/02/13/m...

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Lexington projects $4.7M deficit in FY27 as healthcare costs surge; school layoffs planned The proposed budget also includes a smaller pay increase than what educators are bargaining for.

Lexington Public Schools may have to lay off more than a dozen employees as the town works to close an estimated $4.7 million budget gap, driven largely by an unexpected spike in healthcare costs.

Keeping our comments section real Why transparency, honesty and good-faith engagement matter — and what’s changing about our comments policy to foster civility and understanding.

Why transparency, honesty and good-faith engagement matter — and what’s changing about our comments policy to foster civility and understanding.

New SUVs delivered to Mass. ICE office. Locals worry escalated ICE activity could come. It’s unclear what the vehicles will be used for. Stickers on windshields indicate they’re for work purposes and have customized features.

A fleet of around 24 white SUVs were delivered to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Burlington on Jan 7.

Lexington residents protest against ICE in the wake of the death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.

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Lexington mentioned in Epstein files released last week The recently released files show Epstein made a handful of phone calls to at least one Lexington phone number in 2005. Who could it have been?

The recently released files show Epstein made a handful of phone calls to at least one Lexington phone number in 2005. Who could it have been? lexobserver.org/2025/12/23/l...

Still deciding? Find everything you need to know about the new Lexington High School building project at LexObserver.org

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The first mail-in ballots have already been cast in the debt exclusion referendum for the new high school. LexObserver has published more than 40 reported articles and dozens of letters to the editor about the project. If you’re just catching up, here’s a summary of our reporting, in English or 中文.

New documentary series by Ken Burns illuminates the complexities of America’s founding LexObserver sits down with the filmmakers of PBS' upcoming six-part series, "The American Revolution."

Ken Burns’ The American Revolution premieres tonight on PBS. LexObserver spoke with Burns and his co-directors about the film when they visited Lexington in April.

Read the full story at this link: lexobserver.org/2025/04/25/n...

Lexington students’ MCAS scores show ongoing pandemic effects District leaders say they’re focused on closing equity gaps and adapting instruction to students’ changing needs six years post-pandemic.

Standardized test scores at Lexington Public Schools remain below pre-pandemic levels, nearly six years after COVID-19 first shuttered schools.

Read more at the link below: lexobserver.org/2025/11/12/l...

Local activist catches Massport in ICE-related lie Emails between Massport and an airfield operator at Hanscom show Massport has gotten advanced notice of ICE flights out of Hanscom. Massport has repeatedly denied getting such notice when asked.

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has been lying to locals about US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations at Hanscom Air Field.

Read more at this link: lexobserver.org/2025/11/12/l...

What parents and students need to know about LHS's new attendance policy The policy is meant to address past attendance challenges while emphasizing the value of in-person learning and classroom engagement.

Have you heard about the new attendance policy at Lexington High School?

Visit this link for everything parents and students need to know: lexobserver.org/2025/11/12/l...

IAL's Diwali celebration, in pictures The Indian Americans of Lexington Diwali Spectacular was celebrated at Cary Hall on Sunday.

IAL (Indian Americans of Lexington) turns 30 this year, a milestone marked at the organization’s annual Diwali celebration last Sunday.

Read more and see the full gallery at this link: lexobserver.org/2025/11/12/i...

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Making the miles matter: Lexington mom runs seven marathons in honor of her late daughter Cathy Gill embarks on The Great World Race — seven marathons on seven continents — to raise funds for Shatterproof and fight addiction stigma.

Lexington resident Cathy Gill is participating in The Great World Race — seven marathons on seven continents — to raise money to combat substance use disorder in memory of her daughter, Courtney.

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Lexington parent sues district over lessons that "normalize LGBTQ relationships" Plaintiff, who is a devout Christain, claims the district burdened his right to direct the religious upbringing of his child.

A Lexington parent, who is a devout Christian, is suing the school district over lessons that “normalize LGBTQ+ relationships.” The plaintiff claims they burdened his right to direct the religious upbringing of his child.

Read the full story at this link: lexobserver.org/2025/11/07/l...

Town Meeting approves new LHS building project at special session Monday The members voted to appropriate the remaining $648 million to fund the project and approved swapping land so the new school can be built on the sports fields.

Town Meeting voted to appropriate funds and swap land to build the new Lexington High School in a special session Monday night, with 91 percent in favor. Next on the to-do list for the LHS building project is the debt exclusion vote, which is slated for Dec. 8.
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The clock is ticking down to Dec. 8! Stay updated on the LHS building project with our ongoing coverage by LexObserver’s unbiased reporters.

All articles can be found in our “LHS Watch” section on LexObserver.org at this link: lexobserver.org/category/lhs...

MSBA approves $118.8M grant for Lexington High School building project The Authority unanimously voted in favor of that grant Wednesday morning. The town could get another $2.9M if it spends money where the MSBA wants down the line.

MSBA approves $118.8M grant for Lexington High School building project.

The Authority unanimously voted in favor of the grant Wednesday morning. The town could get another $2.9M if it spends money where the MSBA wants down the line.

Read more at this link: lexobserver.org/2025/10/29/m...

Are we alone in the universe? A Lexington astronomer is raising eyebrows for asking whether a new interstellar object could be made by aliens. Harvard astronomy professor Avi Loeb says the object, which NASA calls a comet, is likely natural, but he thinks it's important to consider the possibilities.

Are we alone in the universe? A Lexington astronomer is raising eyebrows for asking whether a new interstellar object could be made by aliens.

Read more at this link: lexobserver.org/2025/10/27/a...

Where to get food and how to support the hungry when SNAP is paused Saturday President Trump plans to put SNAP on hold starting Nov. 1 as a result of the government shutdown. Here’s where to get food and donate.

More than 1,200 Lexington residents will lose access to food assistance tomorrow when SNAP benefits are cut off due to the government shutdown. Here's how you can get and give help.

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Lexingtonians meet the Pope during environmentalism conference in Italy Fran Ludwig and Bill McKibben talked climate action with other leaders at Pope Leo’s summer house this month. Ludwig hopes to get Boston’s churches to echo the Pope’s message of caring for the planet.

Lexingtonians Fran Ludwig and Bill McKibben were invited to environmental conference in Italy, talked climate action with other leaders at Pope Leo’s summer house this month.

Read more at this link: lexobserver.org/2025/10/23/l...

Ten new liquor licenses approved for local businesses in Lexington All ten licenses belong to a new category of alcohol permits that allows non-restaurants to permanently sell liquor for the first time.

Governor Maura Healey has signed Bill H3893 into law, authorizing Lexington to grant ten additional wine and malt licenses to local businesses.

Hear from business owners and read more at this link:
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Lexington’s No Kings protest draws over 6,000 people to site of the first battle of the American Revolution Beneath a sea of homemade signs, the vast crowd cheered for speeches delivered by Senator Ed Markey, Regie Gibson, and Bill McKibben, among others.

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Lexington’s No Kings protest draws over 6,000 people to site of the first battle of the American Revolution Beneath a sea of homemade signs, the vast crowd cheered for speeches delivered by Senator Ed Markey, Regie Gibson, and Bill McKibben, among others.

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