From Minuteman High to Minute Man NHP: One Grad's Incredible Journey

A 1979 graduate of Minuteman High School, Rick Lawson was hired last summer as a ranger at Minuteman National Historical Park, coming full circle after working in the hospitality and audio visual fields.

The following feature was provided by Judy Bass, a communications specialist for Minuteman High School in Lexington. The peripatetic career of Minuteman High School graduate Rick Lawson illustrates some very useful principles that job-seekers might do well to note, especially in the current unsettled, highly competitive economy.  This outgoing and versatile man creatively utilized the skills he cultivated for one discipline and successfully applied them to other unrelated fields with excellent results. He pinpointed what he loved to do and parlayed that knowledge and enjoyment into a rewarding position, and has been an avid lifelong learner always eager to absorb new information. “The more I learn, the more I find I have more to learn," …

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This Week in Lexington History

Here’s a look at some notes, stories and events that made headlines – or should have made headlines – throughout Lexington’s history.

Each week, Lexington Patch is hitting the history books and microfilm at Cary Memorial Library in search of interesting and amusing tidbits that offer some insight into what was happening on this week in local history. For a window into the “way back when,” we looked to Edwin B. Worthen’s “A Calendar History of Lexington, Massachusetts, 1620-1949.” ‘Singing School’ Established: In 1800, a “Singing School” was established. And it was “left to the Selectmen to allow the singers a sum of money to be expended in firewood and candles in order to encourage them in keeping a school in case they will engage to sit together after they have lernt.” First Parish Dedicated: In 1848, First Parish Church was dedicated. The building cost about $10,000. …

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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 28

History, meetings and more today in Lexington.

1. Peacock Farm's Place in History: The Massachusetts Historical Commission is holding an informational meeting tonight relating to the proposed nomination of the Peacock Farm development to the National Register of Historic Places as part of mid-century modern houses of Lexington. It's scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Cary Memorial Library. 2. A Super Extension: According to its agenda, the Lexington School Committee will vote tonight to approve a contract extension for Carol Pilarski, assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and professional development. The committee is scheduled to meet at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Town Office Buiding. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to public meetings posted on the town website, today's …

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This Week in Lexington History

Here’s a look at some notes, stories and events that made headlines – or would have made headlines – throughout Lexington’s history.

Each week, Lexington Patch is hitting the history books and microfilm at Cary Memorial Library in search of interesting and amusing tidbits that offer some insight into what was happening on this week in local history. For a window into the “way back when,” we looked to Edwin B. Worthen’s “A Calendar History of Lexington, Massachusetts, 1620-1949.” Cattle for Battle: In 1781, the town authorized a committee to pay men who enlist in cattle. The suggested rate: 15 to a man. Town Covers Tab for Thirsty Selectmen: In 1796, the selectmen approved the bill of Rufus Meriam, totaling 66-schilling, 7-pence, “for drink found the selectmen when surveying the town.” Pre-Columbinus Play Banning: In 1935, Lexington banned the play “Valley Forge,” a WPA …

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About Town

About Town: Heat and History

Lexington style

Did anyone else do a double take when reading that a Lexington detective was hit on by a prostitute. In Lexington. Yeah, that's what I'm saying! One last thing, before I finish for the weekend. 2. I'm taking Gwen (my pup) on future assignments. It seems she's a hit everywhere. People want to hold her, invite her in stores and even give her treats. Thank you to Fancy Flea and Crafty Yankee for inviting her in. I'm wondering if Gwen is eligible for a Patch Pup Press Pass. Posted at 5:45 a.m. this morning ... Yesterday’s mission was to find out how everyone was keeping cool. I waited 'til the rain stopped and then headed to the Center. Temperatures were in the high 90s and you sure did feel it. The pool was too obvious and probably …

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