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Town Officials Get First Look Inside New Police Station

Town officials took a tour inside the new police station. Work is expected to be completed by Spring 2024. Check out the full slideshow. 

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Massachusetts Residential Energy Code Training

For Building Professionals Working in Acton, Concord, or Lexington

Updates to the Residential Stretch Energy Code went into effect on January 1, 2023, and the Municipal Opt-In Specialized Code will go into effect on January 1, 2024, for many Massachusetts ...

Winter Overnight Parking Ban Starts Dec. 1

The Police Department enforces the town by-law prohibiting vehicles from parking on streets between the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM.

We enforce the by-law from December 1 through April 1 for snow removal reasons. A tag may be issued during the month of No...

Java with Jim — Meet the Town Manager: Dec. 12

Join Town Manager Jim Malloy for Java with Jim, a series of quarterly community meetings where he will share updates on what’s happening in town and hear from members of the community. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about Town proj...

Meet with Police Chief Michael McLean: Dec. 8

National Influenza Vaccination Week Dec. 4-8

National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is an awareness campaign promoted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The annual observance in December reminds everyone 6 months and older that there is still time to protect yourself against...

Health Department Offering Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits

The holiday season is a time for gathering with family, friends, and loved ones, but those gatherings can also present a risk for the spread of germs. Flu season is in full swing, and COVID-19 remains a threat to public health. 

If you are looking...

Town Reminds Residents of Sign Bylaw

The Town wishes to remind all residents of the Town’s sign bylaw as it relates to posters, bills, signs, etc., that it is not permissible to post any posters, bills, signs, etc. on private property without the consent of the owner or business that operate...

Lexington’s Community Choice Program Prices to Change in December

Prices for Lexington’s Community Choice Program, Lexington’s electricity aggregation program, will move to market levels when the current contract with Constellation ends and a new, 36-month contract with First Point Power takes effect in December. Electr...

Citation and Arrest Data for FY2023 Now Available

The police department has posted their FY23 citation and arrest data (PDF). This data includes numbers and demographic information. They have also posted the 2022 Defensive Action Data Recording information (PDF).

The department will be looking for other f...

Free Air Quality Index Tool

Millions of people live in areas where air pollution can cause serious health problems. Local air quality can affect our daily lives. Like the weather, it can change from day to day. Be sure to check the current air quality before going outside, and take ...

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