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Five Things: Photo Contest Winnters, Fuel Assistance, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 11 in Lexington.

1. Lexington Residents Win Prize in “Your Inspired Moments” Photo Contest: In case you missed it last week, check out this announcement: Two Lexington residents, Michael Mazur and Kaliappandar Nellaiappan were named winners in the Cambridge Savings Bank "Your Inspired Moments" contest. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, pubic meetings posted for today include the Capital Expenditures Committee at 8 a.m. at the Town Office Building, the 300th Anniversary Celebraiton Committee at 12:30 p.m. at Cary Hall, the Historical Commission at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Board of Selectmen at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building and the Lexington High School Council at 7 p.m. at LHS.  3. Fuel Assistance for Eligible …

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Five Things: A Field Guide, Toastmasters and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 3 in Lexington.

1. Lexington Alive: According to the town website, Lexington Alive is the town's new field guide created specifically to help locals explore nature around town. The water-resistant guide costs $6, with proceeds benefitting the Lexington Nature Trust. You can pick up a guide at the town's Community Devleopment Office, located at the Town Office Building. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the ad hoc School Transportation and Safety Study Committee at 9 a.m. at the Central Administraiton Building, the Conservaiton Commission at 5:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Commission on Disability at 5:45 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Permanent Building Committee at 7 p.m…

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Five Things: LCE Presents on the Future of Books

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

1. Digitize, Democratize: Libraries & The Future of Books with Robert Darnton: At 7 p.m. tonight at the Lexington Depot, Lexington Community Education presents an evening discussing the future of books with Robert Darnton. Costs $10 and pre-registration is strongly recommended; to do so, call Lexington Community Education at 781-862-8043 to register using a MasterCard or VISA. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Retirement Board at 8 a.m. at Cary Library, the ad hoc Townwide Facilities Master Planning Committee at 8:30 a.m. at the DPW Building, the Bio-Safety Committee at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building and the ad hoc Cary Memorial Building Program Committee at 7:30 p.…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug 2

A building sold, listing claims, meetings and more today in Lexington.

1. Marrett Square Sold: As Boston Business Journal reported a few weeks ago, Stone River Properties LLC purchased the Marrett Square building last month for $2.52 million. Located at the corner of Waltham Street and Marrett Road, the shopping center is home to Lexington Prime and Roast Beef, Anton's Cleaners and Royal Pastry Shop, among others. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Greenway Corridor Committee at 8:30 a.m. at Cary Hall; the Commission on Disability at 5:45 p.m. at the Town Office Building; the Permanent Building Committee at 7 p.m. at the DPW Building; the Historic District Commission at 7 p.m. at Cary Hall and the Appropriation Committee at 7:30 p.m. at …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 16

Engineering work, staycation options, cemetery plots and more today in Lexington.

1. About All That Engineering Work... We know you've noticed the engineering and road work going on around town. To bring you a little more up to speed, check out the town's website and a handy-dandy map of projects (posted as a PDF to your right, as well) to see what's going on and where. 2. Staycationing This Week? Hop aboard the Liberty Ride's trolley tour of historic locations around Lexington and Concord. The rides, which cost $25 for adults and $10 for children aged 5 to 17 years, run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3. New Jewish Plots at Westview: New Jewish plots at Lexington's Westview Cemetery became available for purchase yesterday. For more invormation, call the Westview Cemetery at 781-861-2718. 4. Today in Public Meetings: There are …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 10

Movies, meetings a band concert and more today in Lexington.

1. Preschool Movies for Ages 2 to 6: A pre-school appropriate movie will be shown from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Cary Memorial Library's large meeting room. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include: The Lexington 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee at 12:30 p.m. at Cary Hall; the Conservation Commission at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building; the Noise Advisory Committee at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall and the Subcommittee on Demographic Change at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall. 3. Summer Concerts: The Lexington Bicentennial Band, under the direction of Jeffrey P. Leonard and Alfred W. Dentino performs its free weekly concert at 7 p.m. this evening at Hastings Park. Programs include …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 22

Music, adult tea tastings and more today in Lexington.

1. Friday Noon Concert Series: At noontime today at First Parish in Lexington, the AGO Young Organists Initiative ~ 2012 Organ Scholars will perform.  2. Live Music: Beginning at 8 p.m. tonight at Nourish in Lexington Center. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are none. 4. Get a Little Twisted: From 3 to 5 p.m. today, Busa Wine and Spirits is sampling cranberry, raspberry, Half & Half and original flavored Twisted Teas at its Mass Ave location.  5. Still Hot, but Maybe Rain: Should stay hot today, with highs in the mid-90s, but there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts 

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 13

Surveys, summer classes, meetings and more today in Lexington.

1. Meet and Greet the New VSO: Lexington's Human Services staff is hosting know, a Veterans' Service Officer (VSO) meet-and-greet with new VSO Ryan Lennon from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Lexington Senior Center. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include: the Lexington Center Committee at 8 a.m. at the Town Office Building; the Board of Selectmen at 1 p.m. at the Town Office Building; the Council on Aging at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center; the Transportation Advisory Committee at 3 p.m. at the Town Office Building and the Energy Conservation Committee at 6 p.m. at the DPW Building. 3. New Selections of Summer Classes and Workshops: The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society has announced a …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 31

Senior prom, a home playoff game, meetings and more today in Lexington.

1. Senior Prom's Tonght: Lexington High School's senior prom is tonight at the Danversport Yacht Club. There's a reception hosted by PTSA from 4 to 6 p.m. at the LHS Commons and buses depart at 6:15 p.m. sharp, with a return to the school's front parking lot at 11:30 p.m. 2. LHS Baseball Hosts Home Playoff Game: The No. 11-seeded Lexington High Varsity baseball team hosts No. 22 Newton North at 2 p.m. this afternoon in the preliminary round of the MIAA North Division 1 playoffs. 3. Today in Public Meeting: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Retirement Board at 8 a.m. at Cary Memorial Library, the Recreation Committee's Lincoln Park Sub-committee at 4 p.m. at Cary Hall and the Water Sewer Abatement …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 22

and more today in Lexington.

1. Youville's Challenging the Boundaries Series Continues: At 7 p.m. tonight at Youville Place in Lexington, Sr. June Ketterer will discuss how the inspiration of one 18th century woman influenced the lives of other strong women to found new congregations of women serving the poor into the 21st century in a program titled "Marguerite d'Youville: The Courage of One Expands to Many." 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the School Committee at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building; the Sustainable Lexington Committee at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building and the Conservation Commission at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building. 3. Today in High School Sports: According to …

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