Discovery Day Postponed

With cold and wet weather in the forecast for tomorrow, May 25, the decision has been made to postpone the annual event to next Saturday, June 1.

  The Discovery Day Committee has decided to postpone Discovery Day until next Saturday, June 1. The annual street fair/sidewalk sale -- this year's lineup boasts more than 80 of Lexington’s local businesses, groups and organizations -- was scheduled to be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow, May 25, in the Muzzey/Waltham street municipal lot behind Michelson's Shoes. However, with weathermen warning of a cold and wet day that could feel more like March than May, the Discovery Day Committee opted to postpone the event until next Saturday, June 1, at the same time and location. According to the National Weather Service, the forecast for Saturday includes a 70 percent chance of showers and daytime highs unlikely to climb above 55. Though …

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Sheriff Koutoujian Moves a Step Closer to Run for Congress

The campaign committee called “Koutoujian for Congress” allows the candidate to raise money for a campaign and hire campaign staff.

Middlesex County Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian announced Thursday that he is opening a Congressional campaign committee account. The move is a serious indication that Koutoujian will run for U.S. Congress if Congressman Edward Markey wins the U.S. Senate special election next month. "I have dedicated my life to working on issues important to the people I have been honored to represent as a legislator and now as Sheriff.  If given the opportunity, I intend to fight for the people of the 5th Congressional district as their representative in Washington," said Koutoujian. "Throughout my career, I have focused on guaranteeing access to quality, affordable health care, enacting common sense measures to strengthen our economy, ensuring public …

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Survey Says: Lexington Center’s a Shopping and Dining Destination

But improved parking and more independent/specialty stores are desired.

  As part of the Lexington Center Committee’s ongoing effort to figure out how to keep the town center vibrant and viable, the committee engaged a group of Bentley University undergrads to study the downtown central business district. Part of the students’ study was a 23-question survey made available to Lexington residents and others who visit the center, asking about their likes and dislikes about suburban downtowns in general and Lexington’s specifically.  About 700 respondents completed the survey, about 89 percent were Lexington residents and 77 percent were women, according to the LCC. “The survey validated some things,” said Jerry Michelson, chairman of the Center Committee. “Some of the information is things we’ve heard anecdotally…

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Where's the Cheapest Gas in the Boston Area?

You can use this gas price widget to always find the lowest price of the moment. Pro tip: Gas up early this week to save money.

Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of our local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address. Nationwide, gas prices were predicted to be lower this summer compared to the last three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, experts said. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," said Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011.  In past years, prices have declined heading into early summer as oil refineries produced more gasoline to meet expected summer driving demand. This year, though, Midwest refineries haven't…

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Patch Facts

5 Things: A Revolutionary Revelry Wine Tasting and a Weekend Preview

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 24 in Lexington.

1. Revolutionary Revelry Wine Tasting: At 4 p.m. today at Busa Wine & Spirits on Bedford Street, there will be a Revolutionary Revelry wine tasting featuring wines from around the world paired with light cheeses. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the 2020 Vision Committee at 7:45 a.m. at the Town Office Building and the Bridge School Council at 8 a.m. at the school. 3. Much Ado About Lexington This Memorial Day Weekend: Lots to do around town this weekend, including Discovery Day, old-time baseball and the Memorial Day Parade, among others. Find a roundup here. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Lexington Patch on Facebook. Over there, we…

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House Hunt

Open Houses in Bedford, Concord and Lexington

Photos and information in this article are uploaded by local real estate agents.

Real estate agents, this is your space. Upload photos of the houses you're showing this weekend and enter the property's details in the caption.  Selling your Bedford, Concord or Lexington place without an agent? Consider yourself invited to add your photos and details into the mix. Please upload one photo per open house listing and include the following information in the captions of all photos: Click on the big green "Upload Photos & Videos" button to get started.  If you have any trouble getting the message out, send an email to patrick.ball@patch.com.

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Patch Reads: 2013 Summer Reading List For Ages 4 to 12-plus

Great reads for kids of all ages.

Editor's note: Author James Patterson's ReadKiddoRead Foundation provided this list of great summer books for kids. (For tweens and teens, ages 12 and up) The Diviners By Libba Bray For ages 12 and up A series of occult-based murders in 1920s New York City put Evie O’Neill and her uncle, curator of what is known as “The Museum of the Creepy Crawlies,” center stage in investigating the crimes. The tightly woven plot and palpable setting combine with supernatural elements, rich themes, and terrific storytelling to make a compelling read.   On the Day I Died By Candace Fleming For ages 11 and up Scary is always in season, and summer is an especially good time to welcome a shivery chill. On appropriately dark and moonless nights, kids will …

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Former Lexington Rep Facing Drug Charges

Prosecutors allege Stephen Doran had more than 400 grams of meth sent to the Jamaica Plan school where he was working as a tutor.

A former state Representative and Town Meeting member from Lexington is facing drug charge in a scene like something out of a TV show. According to the Suffolk District Attorney’s office, Stephen W. Doran was arraigned in West Roxbury District Court on Wednesday, May 22, following his arrest the previous day on methamphetamine trafficking charges. Prosecutors allege Doran, a former Town Meeting member and state Rep from Lexington, had more than 400 grams of “a crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine” delivered to the school, where he was working as a tutor. Doran was held on $10,000 bail after his arraignment Wednesday, where he was charged with trafficking methamphetamine and violating the state’s drug laws in a school zone…

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