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Five Things: Handbels, an Anti-Drunk Driving Mobilization and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Dec. 14 in Lexington.

1. Free Holiday Handbell Concert: At 10 a.m. this morning at Hancock United Church of Christ, the Morning Glory Ringers will present a one hour concert which will feature not only handbells, but the vocal talent of some of the choristers. 2. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Mobilization Starts Today: As part of a statewide initiative, the Lexington Police Department will increase enforcement from today Dec.14, through Jan. 1, 2013, arresting anyone caught driving drunk. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Bridge School Site Council at 8 a.m. at the school. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News in Your Inbox? If the answer to that question was "No," then you're …

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LPD: Celebrate the Holiday Season Safely and Soberly

Lexington Police announce "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" mobilization.

The following information was provided by the Lexington Police Department. As you celebrate the holiday season enjoying traditions, food, family and fun, be reminded that the Lexington Police Department will increase enforcement from Friday, Dec.14, through Jan. 1, 2013, arresting anyone caught driving drunk. The Lexington Police Department will join more than 48 local law enforcement agencies and the Massachusetts State Police through the New Year as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over mobilization, funded by a federal grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) administered through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Highway Safety Division.   “We know that the holiday season can…

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Lexington Police Cracking Down Against 'Impaired Driving'

Police in Lexington are participating as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over mobilization.

The following announcement was provided by the Lexington Police Department. The Lexington Police today announced it will join 128 other law enforcement agencies statewide in support of an intensive crackdown on impaired driving from August 15 to September 3 as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over mobilization, funded by a federal grant administered through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Highway Safety Division (EOPSS-HSD). Impaired driving is one of America’s most often committed and deadliest crimes. In 2010, 115 people died in impaired driving related crashes in the Commonwealth. Moreover, there were an additional 2,750 impaired driving related personal injury and property damage crashes and almost 14…

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Week in Review: Dec. 11 to 17

A look back at the week that was in Lexington.

This week started off with strong words about the "White House" from Selectman Peter Kelley, who sounded off about spending public money on the dilapidated structure during the Board of Selectman's Dec. 12 discussion about Community Preservation Act proposals.  “I never felt it was worthy of any investment other than the cost to crush it and move it,” Kelley said. “We’re just wasting good public money dressing that pig up. It’s bad news.” Four of the five selectmen declined to opine on spending $202,000 to stabilize any bit of the White House until hearing the Historic Districts Commission’s view on moving the decaying Greek Revival, or sections of it, from 1557 Massachusetts Ave. to the Leary Land. Regarding the rest of the proposed …

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LPD Launches High-Visibility 'Click It or Ticket' Enforcement Blitz

With special statewide enforcement blitz, Massachusetts is getting tough on all drivers and passengers in an effort to boost seat belt use and save lives.

The following is a press release from Sgt. Christopher Barry of the Lexington Police Department. The Lexington Police Department is proud to announce that it has again partnered with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s (EOPSS) Highway Safety Division (HSD), the State Police and numerous other local departments in another year of a high-visibility seat belt enforcement blitz called “Click It or Ticket.” The message continues to be simple: Massachusetts’s drivers and passengers should always wear their seat belts or be ready to face the consequences. “It is just so simple to protect yourself and the ones you love by buckling up and making sure all those who ride in your vehicle use their seat belt,” says Sgt. Christopher …

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