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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 6

Good Friday, a rabies clinic, tax bills and more today in Lexington.

1. It's Good Friday: And that means the Lexington Public Schools and adminstrative offices are closed. Town offices are open. 2. Free Rabies Clinic Saturday: Lexington Health officials, animal control and the Burlington Veterinary Hospital are collaborating to host a rabies vaccine clinic for dogs and cats belonging to Lexington residents. This clinic will be held rain or shine on Saturday, April 7. Dogs will be vaccinated during the first hour, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and cats will be vaccinated from 10:45 to 11: 45 a.m. There are a limited number of doses available and pre-registration is required. All dogs must be on a leash and owners shall have a bag to clean up after their dog. All cats must be in carriers. 3. Fourth Quarter Property…

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Health Officials to Host Dog and Cat Rabies Vaccination Clinic

To be held April 7 at Cary Hall.

April has been designated as Rabies Awareness Month by the Lexington Board of Health. For the first time in recent years, Lexington has joined other communities across Massachusetts to organize rabies vaccination clinics for residents with pets. “Pet owners often comment that a typical visit to the veterinarian may cost over $100,” said Gerard Cody, the health director in Lexington. “Unfortunately, whether or not to vaccinate a pet against rabies may be a financial choice. A rabies only vaccination clinic is available for the first time in Lexington to try and promote the vaccination of household pets against this disease and to bring attention to this important vaccination for both human and pet health.” Massachusetts law requires that …

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