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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Lexington Pols Join March for Meals Campaign

State Rep. Jay Kaufman and Lexington Selectman Norm Cohen prepare to deliver meals to homebound seniors for Minuteman Senior Services.

Photo of the Day: State House, Kaufman Go Red For Women

State Rep. Jay Kaufman, D-Lexington, was among the legislators to participate in a "Go Red for Women" event earlier this month at the State House.

The photo and caption seen here were provided by the American Heart Association. Representative Jay Kaufman (D-Lexington, second row, left) poses with his fellow legislators in support of Go Red for Women Feb. 6 at the Massachusetts State House. Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association’s campaign to raise awareness among women about heart disease, which kills one woman a minute. More women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined. Unfortunately, the killer isn’t as easy to see. Heart disease is often silent, hidden and misunderstood.   The event featured remarks by Senator and Representative, co-chairs of the Caucus of Women Legislators, Senator Candaras (D-Wilbraham) and Representative Balser (D-Newton), Senate …

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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 ›

Ask Them Anything: Question-and-Answer Evening with Lexington’s State Reps

The following information was provided on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Lexington.

  Lexington’s representatives to the State Legislature, state Sen. Mike Barrett, state Sen. Ken Donnelly and state Rep. Jay Kaufman, will be answering your questions at a Q-&-A forum at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Cary Memorial Hall. The public is encouraged to bring questions on 3 x 5 cards. Cards will also be available at the event. Sponsored by the Lexington Town Meeting Members Association and the League of Women Voters of Lexington, and moderated by Lexington Town Meeting Moderator Deborah Brown, this will be an opportunity for citizens to directly ask questions of their representatives. There is no admission charge and the public is encouraged to attend. For further information, call the League of Women Voters at 781-674-2904.

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Reverend E. Raleigh Pimperton III

10:29 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013

The questions are simple. What new tax and spend schemes have these three dreamed up? What additional regulations do they have in the works, making Massachusetts even less business friendly? Reverend E. Raleigh Pimperton III   more ›

Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 25

Transportation talk, a public service seminar and the Estabrook School's OPM today in Lexington.

1. The Transportation Advisory Committee meets at 7 p.m. this evening at the Town Office Building and its agenda includes reviews of the electric vehicle charger and Flexpass programs, as well as senior transportation issues. 2. State Rep. Jay Kaufman, D-Lexington, will be at the Cary Memorial Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight for a seminar “You Too Can Be President: What are the: Benefits and Possibilities in Public Service?” 3. The Estabrook School Access Ad Hoc Task Force meets at 6 p.m. this evening at the Public Works Building and will receive an update from the Owners Project Manager (OPM), RF Walsh Collaborative Partners, who was chosen by the town recently and will present a brief overview of the Designer Selection Process and …

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