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5 Things: A Stacked Selectmen's Agenda

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 20 in Lexington.

1. Sneak Peek at the Seletmen's Stacked Agenda: The Board of Selectmen meet at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building and its stacked agenda includes, among other things, a liquor hearing on a new wine and malt license for Upper Crust, recognition of retiring DPW employees, sidewalk committee recommendations on Winthrop Street sidewalk, a uniqure presentation and setting a warrant for a June 17 special Town Meeting. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Transportation Advisory Committee at 2:30 p.m. at Cary Hall, the Greenways Corridor Committee at 4:30 p.m. at Cary Hall, the Board of Assessors at 5 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Lexington High School Site Council at 6 p…

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What Now for the 'Muster on the Battle Green" Pro-Second Amendment Rally?

Gun Rights Across America: Massachusetts will ship out west for its April 19 rally after Lexington officials suspended public assembly privileges in light of the regional response to Boston Marathon Bombing.

Go west, gun rights advocates. That's the message from Gun Rights Across America: Massachusetts after Lexington's Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday night to suspend the group's permit to rally on the Battle Green this Friday and issue a two-week moratorium on public assemblies on the green and at Tower Park. According to the event's page on Facebook, the Muster On The Battle Green, originally scheduled to be held from 12 to 4 p.m. on April 19 in Lexington, is being relocated to West Springfield "due to a permit revocation by the Lexington BoS." The message also provides this link to where the rally is moving: https://www.facebook.com/events/2134859999986588/?ref=2. For those who miss that announcement, according to a post to the …

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In Lexington, a Moratorium on Public Assemblies After Boston Marathon Bombing

With a pro-gun rally on the books for this Friday, April 19, Lexington’s Board of Selectmen Tuesday approved a two-week moratorium on public assemblies in historically significant places.

  Time and place: The same factors that made April 19 in Lexington so attractive for the rally were also responsible for the suspension of a permit allowng Gun Rights Across America: Massacusetts to hold its “Muster on the Battle Green” here this Friday. In an emergency meeting, Lexington's Board of Selectmen on Tuesday unanimously approved a moratorium on public events at the Battle Green and Tower Park, essentially delaying by at least two weeks the previously permitted pro-Second Amendment gun rally scheduled to take place there on the 238th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution.  That decision came barely 24 hours after a pair of explosions—later identified by President Obama, as an act of terrorism—claimed three lives …

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UPDATE: BOS Will Discuss $10M-Plus Bid for Scottish Rite Property March 14

Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday evening at Cary Hall.

Less than 48 hours after its negiotiating team made public the town's $10 million-plus third and final bid for 10 acres of the Scottish Rite property off Marrrett Road, the Board of Board of Selectmen will discuss and vote to approve the offer at 6 p.m. tomorrow, March 14, at Cary Hall. The property in question is approximately 10 acres of the Scottish Rite’s land behind the National Heritage Museum, including the carriage house and annex, which the selectmen are identifying as a possible location for a community center. The selectmen's negotiating team publicly announced the bid, which is contingent upon approval by the Board of Selectmen and a special Town Meeting vote, in an email to Town Meeting members Tuesday, March 12, the same day …

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Lexington Selectmen Bid Farewell to George Burnell (VIDEO)

At his last meeting as a member of the Board of Selectmen George Burnell promised ‘I’m not going too far away.’

  It might be said that Monday night marked the end of an era, but that would be lazy. And being lazy isn’t necessarily part of the plans for George Burnell, the town government fixture leaving the Board of Selectmen after completing two terms. In sending off their colleague on Feb. 25, the selectmen did not say “goodbye” to Burnell, rather they thanked him for his service to date and said they look forward to working with him in the future – as an appointee to one or more other town boards. To hear what the selectmen and Burnell had to say, check out the videos posted to your right. First up was Selectman Norm Cohen, who noted Burnell’s past service including turns on Lexington’s Capital Expenditures and Appropriation committees and his …

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Five Things: Selectmen, a Survey, Fuel Assistance and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 28 in Lexington.

1. Previewing the BOS Agenda: The Board of Selectmen are scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the Town Office Building and its agenda includes an update from LexHAB on the Fairview Property, a bike parking and parklet proposal, a discussion of the fiscal 2014 budget and approval/signing of the warrant for annual Town Meeting and a special Town Meeting. 2. Take the Community Vision Survey: Lexington's 2020 Vision Committee has introduced a community survey seeking input to "identify the aspects of our town are of greatest interest and concern." 3. Fuel Assistance for Eligible Lexington Residents: The Fuel Assistance Program, a program that helps with the cost of heating your home, accepts new applications through April 30, 2013. Call the …

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Five Things: LACS Student Exhibition, Meet a Selectmen Candidate

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 22 in Lexington.

1. Meet Joe Pato, Candidate for Selectman: The Board of Selectmen candidate is hosting a meet-and-greet at 9 a.m. this morning at Peet's Coffee and Tea in Lexington Center. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Capital Expenditures Committee at 8 a.m. at the Town Office Building and the Tourism Committee at 11:30 a.m., also at the Town Office Building. 3. Lexington Arts and Crafts Society Student Show: For just a few more days, LACS will host a special exhibition of original work by adults and teens, beginners to advanced, of students enrolled in its education program of classes and workshops. Check it out from 12 to 4 p.m. today. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking …

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Five Things: Meet a Candidate for Coffee, LexGO! Celebrates a Milestone

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 17 in and around Lexington.

1. Meet Joe Pato, Candidate for Selectman: At 9 a.m. this morning at Via Lago, Joe Pato, a candidate for one of two seats on the Board of Selectmen, will be hosting a meet-and-greet. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Economic Development Advisory Committee at 8 a.m. at Cary Hall, the Jonas Clarke Middle School Council at 3:15 p.m. at the school, the 300th Committee's Musket Ball Working Group at 6 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Communications Advisory Committee at 6:30 p.m. at Cary Hall and the Appropriation Committee at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall. 3. Celebrating 30 Episodes: Lexington resident Colleen Smith and the LexMedia crew are celebrating the 30th episode of …

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Meet Joe Pato: He Wants To Be Your Next Selectman

Pato has announced his candidacy for one of two seats opening up on Lexington’s Board of Selectmen.

  You might know Joe Pato from the neighborhood, or Town Meeting, or the Appropriation Committee, or as Jeri Zeder’s husband. Or maybe you don’t know him at all. Whichever of the above has been the case, it’s about to change, or at least evolve: A Lexington resident of 16 years, Joe Pato is running for the Board of Selectmen. Pato announced his candidacy last week, after pulling papers Dec. 14, the first possible day he was able to do so. That was quickly followed by a note to the Yahoo group and the launch of his website, JoePato.com, on which he explains his approach thusly: My approach is to throw away assumptions, dig for facts, and clarify the issues for the community. I believe in aligning support by stating a clear, transparent case…

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Five Things: Selectmen Talking Vistaprint TIF

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

1. Selectmen Still Talking Vistaprint: Meeting at 3:30 p.m. today, the Board of Selectmen will have an executive session to discuss the value of real property regarding Vistaprint's tax increment financing (TIF) request, followed by an expected open session vote on the request. 2. Minuteman Technical Institute Info Session: From 7 to 9 p.m. at Minuteman High School, the Minuteman Technical Institute will have an Open House to acclimate potential students to the MTI programs (formerly known as Adult Career Learning programs) that provides students with the required qualifications to seek out and compete for desirable roles in diverse high-growth industries, such as Dental Assisting, Biomanufacturing, HVAC and Plumbing. 3. Today in Public …

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