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5 Things: Selectmen to Discuss P & S Agreement for Scottish Rite Property

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on April 29 in Lexington.

1. Talking Purchase and Sale of the Scottish Rite Property: The Board of Selectmen are scheudled to meet at 6 p.m. this evening at the Town Office Building to enter an executive session to discuss the purchase and sale agreement for the 33 Marrett Road property. The board will enter open session to discuss the same topic about 6:40 p.m., according it its agenda. 2. Other Public Meetings: According to the town website, other public meetings posted for today include the Maria Hastings Elementary School Site Council at 7:45 a.m. at the school, the Sidewalk Committee at 9 a.m. at the Town Office Building.  3. Rotary Club of Lexington Meeting: At 12:15 p.m. this afternoon at Waxy O'Connors.  4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and…

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Five Things:

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 25 in Lexington.

1. Five Elements - Ceramics and Photography Show: Several photographers and potters from the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society have interpreted the elements for pieces on display in this new exhibit at LACS. Check it out between 12 to 4 p.m. today. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Greenways Corridor Committee at 4:30 p.m. at Cary Hall and the Board of Selectmen at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building. 3. Rotary Club of Lexington Meeting: Is at 12:15 p.m. at Waxy O'Connors. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News in Your Inbox? If the answer to that question was "No," then you're missing out and need to click here to sign up for the Patch Newsletter. 5. Lovely Day: …

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Question of the Day: Feelings About Leadership?

Share your opinion in the comments.

Your Board of Selectmen is scheduled to go into executive session tonight for, among other things, contract negotiation with non-union personnel -- the Town Manager.  So, it looks like the selectmen are talking contract with Carl Valente, the town manager, a little more than a month after the School Committee extended the contract of Superintendent of Schools Paul Ash in a June 1 executive session.  Meanwhile, Lexington just named an interim fire chief to serve for six months while the town searches for a permanent replacement for former Chief William Middlemiss, who retired July 1. The town is also faced with filling vacancies at its economic development director and transportation coordinator positions. So, with that in mind, we want to …

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Notes From the May 16 Selectmen's Meeting

Lexington selectmen tackled several hot-button issues on Monday.

In a marathon meeting Monday, the Board of Selectmen tackled several hot-button issues, including Estabrook access, organic waste treatment, the Busa Land, the Battle Road Scenic Byway plans and wine sales at the Farmer's Market. Estabrook Task Force Approved As the clock clicked past 10 p.m., the selectmen voted to approve the charge of an Estabrook School Access Task Force, accept Michelle Ciccolo as its chair and designate Town Manager Carl Valente and Superintendent of Schools Paul Ash as the appointing authorities. The final action, the selectmen said, was an effort to expedite the appointment process, but it's unclear it it will have that effect. The School Committee voted to approve the charge and accept Ciccolo at its May 10 …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 25

Meetings, history and more meetings.

1. The Board of Selectmen are back to meeting at their regular time of 7 p.m., after a few weeks of meeting earlier due to Town Meeting and a week's reprieve provided by the Patriots' Day holiday. A few interesting items on the agenda include a pilot program for LexPress involving seniors and consideration of allowing wine to be sold at the farmers' market, in accordance with a new state statute. 2. In addition to the selectmen, other town boards will be busy today. The Community Preservation Committee, Lexington High School Council, Tourism Committee and the Recreation Committee's Lincoln Park subcommittee are meeting, as well. Click on the links for times, places and agendas. 3. On this day in 1965, the Boston Celtics beat the LA Lakers…

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