{ "city": "Lexington", "state": "MA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-lexingtonma/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to discuss trash program options and voter turnout task force", "summary": "The Select Board will hold discussions on a proposed local election voter turnout task force and trash program options. They will also receive an update on the Lexington High School project and consider several licenses and appointments.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=923", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=923" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Financial Summit Select Board, Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee and School Committee", "headline": "Select Board and committees discuss long-term budget challenges", "summary": "The Select Board, Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee, and School Committee will meet to discuss long-term budget challenges and policy considerations. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=921", "minutes_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=921", "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=921" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to discuss Article 31 referendum and next steps", "summary": "The Select Board will discuss Article 31 and next steps, potential solar projects at Muzzey Parking Lot and Pine Meadows Golf Club, and receive a presentation on the Lexington High School project. The board will also consider drainage mitigation on Hayes Lane and a continued hearing on Eversource locations.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=925", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=925" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to discuss cannabis delivery opt-out, approve licenses, and appoint Historical Commission member.", "summary": "The Select Board will consider opting out of allowing cannabis delivery businesses, vote on a one-day liquor license for an event, approve a common victualer license, and appoint a new member to the Historical Commission. A work session to plan a board retreat is also scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=922", "minutes_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=922", "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=922" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to discuss Lexington High School project, liquor licenses, and traffic changes", "summary": "The Select Board will receive an update on the Lexington High School project and consider several one-day liquor licenses for events at Spectacle Live, the Elks Lodge, and the Lexington Historical Society. They will also vote on temporary bike lanes on Massachusetts Avenue, new stop signs at Forest Street intersections, and parking restrictions on Parker Street. The meeting includes a public comment period and executive sessions for collective bargaining and contract strategy.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=926", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=926" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to discuss Lexpress route changes and Town Meeting articles", "summary": "The Select Board will discuss proposed Lexpress route changes and review articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. They will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a one-day liquor license for Munroe Center for the Arts, Battle Green use requests for Memorial Day, an entertainment license for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a five-year CMS billing contract with Pro EMS Solutions, and expenditure of a gift of cash for the Lexington Visitor Center.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=918", "minutes_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=918", "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=918" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to discuss Lexington High School project update and annual Town Meeting articles", "summary": "The Select Board will receive an update on the Lexington High School project and discuss articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The board will also hold a hearing on a liquor license application for Spirit of India and discuss parking on Militia Drive. Several routine approvals are on the consent agenda, including liquor licenses, committee appointments, and fund acceptances.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=917", "minutes_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=917", "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=917" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to discuss wireless company leases and Town Meeting articles", "summary": "The Select Board will discuss potential leases to wireless companies and review articles and positions for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The meeting is hybrid, starting at 6:00 PM on April 27, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=915", "minutes_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=915", "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=915" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Financial Summit Select Board, Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee and School Committee", "headline": "Joint meeting to discuss proposed amendment to Town Meeting Article 4", "summary": "The Select Board, Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee, and School Committee will hold a joint Financial Summit to discuss a proposed amendment to Annual Town Meeting Article 4 from March 30, 2026. The meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2026, at 7:30 PM in Battin Hall. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; only discussion is planned.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=916", "minutes_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=916", "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=916" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to discuss positions on Town Meeting articles", "summary": "The Select Board will discuss and set positions on articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. The meeting includes only this discussion item and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=910", "minutes_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=910", "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=910" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board discusses Town Meeting articles and enters executive session for nonunion contract negotiations", "summary": "The Select Board will discuss and set positions on articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, then enter executive session to prepare for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. The meeting is largely procedural, with no votes on specific items listed in the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=912", "minutes_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=912", "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=912" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to approve liquor licenses and town proclamations", "summary": "The Lexington Select Board will meet to approve multiple one-day liquor licenses for local events, recognize Patriots' Day awardees, and issue proclamations for May and June observances. The meeting will also include updates on the Lexington High School project and the town manager’s weekly report.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=913", "minutes_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=913", "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=913" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to vote on 10 consent items, including liquor licenses and COLA", "summary": "The Select Board will consider a consent agenda with 10 items, including one-day liquor licenses for the Waldorf School and Craft Food Halls, an entertainment license for Indian Americans of Lexington, and a request from the Lexington Lions Club for their Fourth of July Carnival. They will also vote on a Fiscal Year 2027 cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented employees and a water and sewer deferral. Working session discussions include a bylaw amendment for Town Meeting, a liquor license alteration for Waldorf School, and temporary bike lanes on Massachusetts Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=914", "minutes_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=914", "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=914" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board accepts resignations and approves easement and MBTA designees", "summary": "The Lexington Select Board will accept resignations from two committees, approve an easement for a bus shelter at 89 Bedford Street, and designate representatives to the MBTA Advisory Board. The meeting will also review a Massachusetts Lottery Keno monitor notification and discuss Select Board positions for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=909", "minutes_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=909", "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=909" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to approve committee appointments and discuss town meeting positions", "summary": "The Lexington Select Board will meet to approve committee appointments, discuss the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Select Board article, and receive updates including a Lexington High School project report. The meeting includes public comments and a town manager report.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=911", "minutes_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=911", "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=911" }, { "date": "2026-06-05", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to discuss civil immigration enforcement resolution", "summary": "The Select Board will discuss a resolution on civil immigration enforcement and consider items including a police union MOU, a Local Initiative Program application for 7 Hartwell Avenue, and a letter of support for LexHAB. The board will also receive a Lexington High School project update and discuss a proposed project dashboard.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=907", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=907" }, { "date": "2026-06-05", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to discuss real estate purchase and town meeting articles", "summary": "The Lexington Select Board will meet on March 16, 2026, to discuss a real estate purchase in executive session, review articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, and consider a proposed Local Voter Turnout Task Force. The board will also vote on several items including a parade permit, liquor licenses, and a letter of support for affordable housing financing.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=906", "minutes_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=906", "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=906" }, { "date": "2026-06-05", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to approve liquor licenses, farmers market permits, and reappointments", "summary": "The Lexington Select Board will meet on May 22, 2026, to approve one-day liquor licenses for Lexington History Museums, an entertainment license for the Lexington Farmers' Market, and several reappointments to town committees. The board will also discuss cannabis delivery opt-out options, review farmers market operations, and consider a financial assistance agreement with the MWRA.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=908", "minutes_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=908", "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=908" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to discuss referendum on town refuse regulations", "summary": "The board will consider calling a special election for a referendum on Article 31, which regulates refuse disposal. Other items include a gift acceptance for a pickleball court, a housing policy update, and a review of FY2026-2027 goals.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=861", "minutes_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=861", "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=861" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to discuss resolution on civil immigration enforcement", "summary": "The Select Board will discuss a resolution on civil immigration enforcement and consider items including a police union MOU, a housing application, and outdoor dining fee changes. The meeting also includes updates on the Lexington High School project and the future of the Liberty Ride.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=860", "minutes_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=860", "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=860" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to deliberate on large solar project at 0 Cambridge St.", "summary": "The Planning Board will continue a public hearing and deliberate on a major site plan review for a large-scale solar energy system at 0 Cambridge St./Concord Turnpike. The board is expected to vote on waivers, conditions of approval, and whether to close the public hearing.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=663", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=663" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to amend rules for unaccepted streets and zoning overlays", "summary": "The Lexington Planning Board will discuss two zoning-related items: proposed amendments to the Street Adequacy Determination (SAD) regulations for unaccepted streets, and a work session to develop new zoning regulations for village and multi-family overlay districts adopted at Town Meeting. The SAD amendments would change when reviews are triggered for home additions or rebuilds on unaccepted streets.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=665", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=665" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Board to consider 2-year extension for lab building at 1-3-5 Hartwell Place", "summary": "The Planning Board will hear a request from NRL 91 Hartwell, LLC for a two-year extension of a 2020 site plan review and special permit approval for a lab building and parking garage at 1-3-5 Hartwell Place (formerly 91 Hartwell Ave.). The approval expires August 26, 2023, and a building permit has been issued for the garage but not the building. Staff supports the extension. The Board will also hold a work session to review draft amendments to its zoning regulations following three zoning articles adopted at Town Meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=669", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=669" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to hear limited site plan review for Chinese Bible Church expansion", "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a limited site plan review for 149 & 151 Old Spring Street, where the Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston proposes to raze the existing meeting hall and construct a new 2-story multi-purpose building. The board will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation related to the Tracer Lane II solar project site plan approval.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=674", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=674" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to hear two Hartwell Ave. subdivision proposals", "summary": "The Lexington Planning Board will hold public meetings on preliminary subdivision applications for 25 Hartwell Ave. and 40 Hartwell Ave., each proposing to split a lot into three lots on a small cul-de-sac. The board will also consider a minor modification to a 2022 site plan approval to allow a temporary construction access at 95 Hayden Ave. A public hearing is scheduled to amend the board's zoning regulations covering multiple sections of the town code.", "agenda_url": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=671", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=671" } ] }