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2010 Census data is coming
Government Overview
Boards & Committees
Budget
Calendar of Public Meetings
Citizens' Academy
Departments
Elected Officials
Employment with the Town
Locations of Town Buildings
School Department
State & Federal Links
About Town Meeting 2011 Annual Town Meeting begins March 21
Town Services
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Town Government
Government Overview
- An elected five-member Board of Selectmen meets throughout the year to make policy and oversee the operations of Town government.
- Day-to-day administration of the Town of Lexington is centralized under a full-time professional Town Manager appointed by the Selectmen. Municipal department and division heads report to the Town Manager.
- A five-person elected School Committee and a Superintendent appointed by the School Committee administer local school affairs. Lexington public schools include six elementary schools, two middle schools, Lexington High School, and Minuteman Regional High School.
- The legislative function is performed by a representative Town Meeting comprised of roughly 200 residents who meet at least annually to appropriate funds, revise local bylaws, and make other decisions as needed.
- The Cary Library Board of Trustees oversees library operations.
- Numerous citizen volunteers are elected or appointed to a variety of commissions, boards, and committees.
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