May is Music Month for State Rep Jay Kaufman's 'Open House' Series

Acclaimed folk musicians David Roth and Hugh Moffatt to appear in successive weeks.

  The following was provided on behalf of state Rep. Jay Kaufman, D-Lexington. State Rep. Jay Kaufman's award-winning public policy forum, "Open House", provides a special treat this month, with back to back folk concerts on Tuesday, May 7, and Tuesday, May 14, both to be held 7 p.m. at the historic Depot in Lexington Center. Joining Kaufman for the first Open House, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, will be singer/songwriter David Roth. Kaufman met Roth at WUMB radio's "Summer Acoustic Music Week" last August, took his songwriting class, enjoyed his music, appreciated his spontaneity, sense of humor and politics, and is thrilled to host him for an evening of song and celebration. Roth’s songs have found their way to Carnegie Hall, the United …

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Rep. Kaufman's to Host Lexington's State House Delegation

'Donnelly, Kaufman, Dwyer Return, Senator Barrett Takes Over' is the headline for Kaufman's upcoming Open House forum.

The following was provided on behalf of state Rep. Jay Kaufman, D-Lexington. State Rep. Jay Kaufman's award winning public policy forum, "OPEN HOUSE", welcomes the State House delegation representing Lexington and Woburn, municipalities that make up the newly-configured 15th Middlesex House District. This forum, the sixth of the 18th season will be held next Thursday, Feb. 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the historic Depot in Lexington Center. State Rep. Kaufman, (D-Lexington) who was first elected in 1994, now represents all of Lexington and Wards 1 and 7 of the City of Woburn. State Sen. Kenneth Donnelly, (D-Arlington) who was first elected to the Massachusetts Senate in 2009, serves Arlington, Billerica, Burlington, Woburn, and parts of …

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Reverend E. Raleigh Pimperton III

11:04 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013

Nothing could be more stale, and less rewarding than attending this event. After pontificating on "assisting constituents attempting to navigate the red-tape of governmental bureaucracy," these characters will set about to pass more laws and approve more taxes and fees that do exactly the opposite. Barrett is already on record. Reverend E. Raleigh Pimperton III   more ›

Noam Chomsky to Join Kaufman's Open House Tonight, Oct. 15

The legacy of Occupy Wall Street will be up for discussion tonightk when state Rep. Jay Kaufman, D-Lexington, will host a 'Conversation with Noam Chomsky' as part of his Open House series at Lexington Depot.

  State Rep. Jay Kaufman’s Open House is already an award-winning public policy forum, but the Lexington Democrat is kicking it up another notch with his next guest. Tonight, Oct. 15, Noam Chomsky, the acclaimed scholar and Lexington resident, will join Kaufman for a special edition of the forum to be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lexington Depot. According to his website, Kaufman has asked Chomsky to “reflect on the lessons and legacy of Occupy Wall Street and on the state of politics and statecraft on Capitol Hill and Beacon Hill.” Around this time last year, Chomsky addressed a packed house at Lexington High School’s auditorium during a Lexington Community Education program while touring to support the paperback release of his 1999 …

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Abbott & Company Introduces Itself to Lexington (PHOTOS)

A new CPA firm located at 10 Muzzey St., Abbott and Company hosted an Open House on Thursday, Nov. 10 to formally introduce itself to the Lexington Community.

Back in June, Melinda Abbott, an acounting pro with two-plus decades of experience, decided to bring her small busindess expertise to the suburbs, opening her own firm, Abbott & Company, in Lexington Center. Over the past few months, Abbott & Compnay began to establish itself and an identity as "small business specialists." And, on Thursday, Nov. 10, the new kids on the block held an open house at Abbott & Company's offices at 10 Muzzey St. "We wanted to reach out to the community, becuase it's important to us that we're community-based business," said Abbott. "We want to be friendly and feel like our customers can come in and approach us and ask questions and not feel like they have to have an appointment or see us just once a year." …

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About Town: Annual Fire Station's Open House [PHOTOS]

The Bedford Street Fire Station welcomed the public.

Saturday was one of those crisp, clean-smelling New England fall days, perfect for picking apples, taking a walk or visiting Lexington Fire Department for its annual open house. It’s a tradition here, one that parents, grandparents and their youngsters enjoy every year from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s not clear how many years the Lexington Fire Department has opened the doors of its Bedford Street Headquarters to the public, but it was already an annual event back in 1994 when my then 4-year-old son “oooed” and “ahhhed” over every truck, hose and piece of fire equipment. Firefighters, both on- and off-duty, were on hand to answer questions, give demonstrations and help kids as they used hoses to douse orange and red painted “flames” in the …

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Audra Myerberg

9:39 pm on Monday, October 24, 2011

My son had such a great time.   more ›

Get Out

Five Things To Do This Weekend: Oct. 21 to 23

A roundup of what's going on this weekend in and around Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Lexington Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities you'll want to take part in this weekend in Lexington. 1. Lexington Arts and Crafts Society Annual Arts and Crafts Fall Fair Where/When: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St, Lexington; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22 and 12 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23 Why Go: Hundreds of original arts and crafts will be available for purchase as LACS holds its annual fundraising fair to benefit the Society. Pricing: Free to go 2. A Family Time to Give Where/When: Church of St. Brigid, 2001 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 9…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 19

Open houses, a Global Girlfriend, flu vaccinations and more today in Lexington.

1. Spend an evening with Global Girlfriend founder Stacey Edgar at the Lexington Depot. Edgar started Global Girlfriend with a $2,000 tax return and a dream of providing economic security to women in need and specializes in handmade, fairly traded, eco-conscious apparel, accessories, and items made by women all over the world. Tonight's Lexington Community Education program starts at 7 p.m. and costs $10. 2. LexFUN!'s hosting its annual Early Education Open House at 7 p.m. tonight at Cary Hall. At this event, parents get to meet with representatives from a variety of local early education and childcare facilities to find a good fit for their child.  School directors and teachers will answer questions about their programs and application/…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 14

LexFUN! open house, a parenting presentation, a garden club program and more today in Lexington.

1. LexFUN! is holding a membership open house from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at Cary Memorial Library. Events include playtime, sing-a-long, a storyteller and a clown. 2. Leading parenting researcher Wendy Gronlick will be at the Lexington Depot from 7 to 8:30 p.m. this evening to discuss her findings and offer advice for avoiding burnout in a competitive society. To register for this event, contact Lexington Community Education at 781-862-8043.The cost is $10 and pre-registration is strongly recommended. 3. Today's public meetings posted on the town website include the Energy Conservation Committee at 6 p.m. at the Public Works Building; the Board of Health at 7 p.m. at Cary Hall; the Clarke Middle School Council …

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Audra Myerberg

1:52 pm on Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Went to the LexFun open house already and it was such fun! Taking my kids back after I pick them up from school so they can see the clown at 4pm. Lots of goody bags left to give out!   more ›

Open Houses Along Battle Road

Minute Man NHP is hosting open houses/trade days along the Battle Road on Saturday, Sept. 17.

The following is a press release from Minute Man National Historical Park. On Saturday, Sept. 17, Minute Man National Historical Park will offer a rare opportunity to see inside most of the restored historic homes along the Battle Road in the park. Visit the Nathan Meriam House, Samuel Brooks House, Job Brooks House and Colonel James Barrett House in Concord; the Noah Brooks Tavern, Captain William Smith House and John Nelson House in Lincoln, and the Jacob Whittemore House in Lexington.  Join us from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to explore different trades and tales of the colonial period including a joiner, blacksmith, tailor, printer, cordwainer, and cooper, along with spinning, dyeing and weaving, agriculture and archaeology. Start your visit by …

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Rep. Kaufman’s April 'OPEN HOUSE' Examines Special Education in the Commonwealth

Public policy forum is entitled “Special Education: What’s Working, What’s Not, and What Needs to be Done?”

The following is a press release from the office of State Rep. Jay Kaufman, D-Lexington. State Rep. Jay Kaufman’s award winning public policy forum, “OPEN HOUSE”, explores the world of special education in our public schools, Thursday, April 21, from 7:30PM-8:30PM, at the historic Depot, 13 Depot Square, in Lexington Center. Until 1975, students with disabilities were excluded from schools and usually received inadequate or inappropriate educational services. Since then, these students have come to share the classroom with their peers and, increasingly, to enjoy the educational opportunities they, and all students, need and deserve.  Learning environments have become more accessible. Teachers and teaching have adapted. There has been much …

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