Russell's Blast Launches Arlington Past Visiting Lexington

Arlington Left fielder Dan Russell's fourth-inning bomb down Pond Terrace gave the Spy Ponders a 2-1 lead and a much-needed spark.

With his team down 1-0 going into the bottom half of the fourth inning Wednesday against visiting Lexington, Arlington High’s Jonathan Matos asked his teammates, who had yet to get a hit, for a little help while he was walking off the mound. “Come on! Let’s go!” he shouted coming back to the bench. Left fielder Dan Russell must have heard him, as four batters later, with the bases loaded and one out, Russell absolutely crushed a ball over Lexington’s left fielder. Russell easily could have circled the bases, but the ball rolled down Pond Terrace, which is a ground-rule double at Spy Pond Field. Regardless, he gave his Spy Ponders a 2-1 lead, which they would not relinquish on way to a 5-3 win. With right fielder Matt Garcia up next, …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 26

Puzzles, meetings, sports and more today in Lexington.

1. Puzzle Night for Grownups: At 7 p.m. tonight, Cary Memorial Library will host its first ever “Puzzle Night for Grown-Ups,” an evening of games, puzzles, prizes, refreshments and fun. The evening's special guest will be long time Lexington resident Glenn Iba, who has recently publishing a book entitled Round Trip Puzzles, and a puzzle app called Monorail. 2. The Forever Fix: Gene Therapy and the Boy Who Saved It: At 7 p.m. tonight at the Depot, Lexington Community Education presents An Evening with Ricki Lewis, author of the book about a boy who had undergone gene therapy to cure his hereditary blindness. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Retirement Board at 8 a.m. at…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 23

Town Meeting, conservation, high school sports and more today in Lexington.

1. Town Meeting Tonight: After more than a week off, annual Town Meeting reconvenes tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall. Still ahead after tonight's business will be petition to rezone the Dana Home for redevelompent as an inn and restaurant and a bid to purchase the Wright Farm propert on Grove Street. 2. Today in High School Sports: Lexington High athletic action today includes girls varisty tennis at 3:30 p.m. at Melrose High; boys freshmen and JV baseball at 3:45 p.m. at Reading Memorial High School; girls varsity and JV softball at 4:45 p.m. at Reading and boys varsity tennis at 4 p.m. at home against Melrose. According to High School Sports.net, all of today's scheduled games have been postponed until tomorrow. 3. Citizens for …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 19

Lexington's alarm letter, a Holocaust memorial program, jazz concert and more today in Lexington.

1. Lexington Alarm Letter Display: On this morning in 1775 was the start of the American Revolution, and the Lexington Alarm letter, drafted April 19, 1775, is on display today at the National Heritage Museum in Lexington. Check it out. 2. Holocaust Memorial Program: Facing History and Ourselves and Lexington Choruses unite at 7:30 p.m. tonight for the Temple Emunah Holocaust Remembrance Program. The program will focus on issue of personal responsibility in combating intolerant behavior with the potential to make a difference. 3. Philippe LeJeune, France’s master of boogie woogie jazz and blue, in Concert: Philippe LeJeune will be performing his special touch on the ivories at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Lexington's Follen Community Church with …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 18

A Dana Home public hearing, an open house, high school sports and more today in Lexington.

1. Dana Home Back at the Planning Board: A recommendation could come tonight on a zoning article asking annual Town Meeting to approve re-zoning of two Mass Ave parcels to allow for the redevelopment of the Dana Home and an adjacent property as a hotel and restaurant. The Planning Board will reconvene its continued public hearing on the proposal at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Cary Hall. 2. Early Childhood Center Open House: Knowledge Beginnings, an early childhood learning center on Marrett Road in Lexington, is hosting an open house from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. 3. Today in High School Sports: Quite a bit of sports action today for the student athletes from Lexington High, including varsity and junior varsity baseball and softball action at 10 a.…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 17

Story times, high school sports and more today in Lexington.

1. It's April Vacation and the Elephant Trunk's Ready: The Elephant's Trunk bookstore in Lexington Center has planned a week's worth of special mid-morning storytimes and fun fairytale crafts during the school vacation week. The first is featuring the Gingerbread Man at 10:30 a.m., today, Tuesday April 17. Tomorrow through Friday will be "The Little Red Hen," "Little Red Riding Hood" and the "Three Little Pigs." 2. Today in High School Sports: School's on vacation, but high school sports aren't. The Lexington High School girls varisty lacrosse squad is in action at 10 a.m. at Arlington High School, followed by girls junior varsity at 11:30 a.m. Boys varsity lacrosse hosts Arlington High at 1 p.m. with junior varisity to follow.  3. Today …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 10

Women-in-Business at lunchtime, high school sports, arts and more today in Lexington.

1. Women-In-Business Lunchtime Series: Lexington’s Recreation Director, Karen Simmons, will be the guest speaker today at the Chamber of Commerce's "Women-in-Business" lunchtime series. The event, at 12 p.m. today at Cambridge Savings Bank includes a segment of moderated around the-table discussion, followed by a featured guest speaker. 2. Today in High School Sports: Lots of after-school action today for the scholar athletes from Lexington High. Boys varsity tennis takes on Bedford in a scrimmage at 3:30 p.m.; the boys and girls varsity and JV baseball and softball squads travel to Burlington High at 3:45 p.m.; girls varsity lacrosse hosts Woburn High at 3:45 p.m., with the junior varsity to follow at 5 p.m.; girls varsity tennis …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 5

Toastmasters, public meetings, sports and more today in Lexington.

1. Lexington Toastmasters Weekly Meeting: Lexington Toastmasters holds its weekly meeting at 12 p.m. today at Cambridge Savings Bank. The Toastmasters educational program builds communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment. Guests are welcome. Visit the club as often as you'd like until you decide to join. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include: The Ad hoc School Transportation & Safety Committee at 9 a.m. at the Town Office Building; the Town Seal Committee at 3 p.m. at the Town Office Building; the Water Sewer Abatement Board at 4:30 p.m. at the DPW Building; the Recreation Committee's Lincoln Park Subcommittee at 4:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building; the …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 4

Town Meeting, a book discussion, high school sports action and more today in Lexington.

1. Budget and CPA on Tap Tonight: Annual Town Meeting tonight is expected to tackle the town's fiscal 2013 operating budget (article 4) and the Community Preservation Committee's operating budget and recommended CPA projects (article 8). 2. Today in High School Sports: The spring sports season is underway at Lexington High, and today's action includes girls varsity tennis hosting Dover-Sherborn Regional High School at 3:30 p.m. and freshmen boys lacrosse at 4 p.m. at Arlington High. 3. Businesses, Claim Your Listings: Justin Saglio, local editor for Holliston Patch, created this terrific video to walk local business owners through the five simple steps of claiming a business listing on Patch. Among the extra benefits available to those …

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