How the Governor's Budget Proposal Would Affect Lexington

The new budget will see a bit of an increase in local aid to Lexington.

  Last Wednesday, Governor Patrick submitted his $34.8 billion budget to the Legislature. The proposed income tax hike is part of a comprehensive package aimed at investing in the state's infrastructure and in driving growth, Patrick said. Take a look at how the numbers affect Lexington: FY 2013 Cherry Sheet Estimate  FY 2014  Gov. budget ($) 7,876,799 11,116,705 3,239,906 7,919,830   11,150,401 3,230,571 1,296,276 1,490,304 1,534,875 44,571 Under the plan, education aid and general government aid increase for fiscal 2014 over FY13. Education aid increases more than $3.2 million for FY14, while Chapter 70 education aid alone saw an increase of $3,239,906. General government aid for Lexington increases of $44,571 over FY13. After factoring …

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About Town

Updated About Town: Town Manager Tuesday

Last one until August!

A School Committee member sent me a message a few days ago. I thought I'd pass the information to everyone, so we can support our youngest citizens. The Lexington Youth Summer Theatre is putting on Bye Bye Birdie at Cary Memorial Hall on July 21 at 7 p.m. and a matinee on the 22 at 1 p.m.   I remember the movie, years ago. It’s set in the 1950s and it's appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door. They may be purchased online or at Catch a Falling Star or Michelson’s Shoes. Posted at 5:45 a.m. this morning ... It’s Tuesday and Town Manager Carl Valente had a few items to share at last night's Board of Selectmen's meeting. We only have one more TMT this summer since the Selectmen don’t meet until August. I hope …

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