The talented LHS Robotics team, Two Bits & a Byte, has been using 3D printers to print PPE face masks for donation to local hospitals and doctors offices to protect essential workers.
Leveraging the great minds, and caring❤️, of our community to help others.
#LexWorkTogether
Following a months-long search, Town Manager Jim Malloy has named Michael McLean as the next permanent Police Chief of the
@LexingtonPolice
. McLean has decades of experience, having been a member of the Lexington Police Dept. since 1995.
Learn more:
We're deeply grateful to
@TakedaPharma
for their generous donation of $250,000 to the Town. These funds will enable us to help local families who are feeling the economic impacts of
#COVID19
. Takeda employs 3,000+ at their
#LexingtonMA
campus.
🔗
Our Department of Public Facilities held its 5th annual employee appreciation day to recognize the hard working men and women that keep Lexington’s schools and municipal buildings clean and accessible for our community. Thank you for all your hard work!
We're on Twitter! This is the official account for the Town of Lexington, MA, and is your source for news, events, and information from the Town! Share your thoughts and photos from around Lexington by using hashtag
#LexingtonMA
@LexMediaTV
@lexingtonsuper
@carymemlibrary
We're excited to announce the appointment of Martha Duffield as
#LexingtonMA
's first-ever Chief Equity Officer. In this role, Martha will take the lead on the Town's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
#DEI
#localgov
Learn more:
Our superhero team coming out of Town Hall....Uhh we mean, the Bat Cave, to hand out face masks and remind
#LexingtonMA
that wearing them helps keep everyone safe.
#BeAHero
and
#WearAMask
A socially distant ribbon cutting for the Center Track & Field project on Worthen Road celebrates the years of hard work of volunteers and staff, and marks the opening of an amazing community asset. We appreciate the support of the community in making this possible!
Are you ready for
#PatriotsDay
2022? This is the first in-person celebration since 2019, and there are a number of events planned throughout this upcoming weekend! Check out for details.
We’re excited to see the reactions Hastings students are having as they see the inside of their new building for the first time! Some of the adjectives used to describe the building include “stylish” and “awesome!”
@lexingtonsuper
It was a great morning at the Bridge School as the ribbon was cut for a brand new, ADA compliant
#playground
that students will enjoy for years to come!
This project was made possible with the help of Community Preservation Act funds.
@lexingtonsuper
@BridgeSchoolMA
Friends, family, and community members are gathering for a ceremony dedicating the basketball courts on Worthen Road for longtime teacher, coach, and community volunteer Bob Farias
#LexingtonMA
The Lexington Board of Health adopted a public health mandate requiring everyone ages 2+ to wear a mask in all indoor public spaces, houses of worship, and private spaces open to the public effective August 18.
Learn more:
Today, Police Chief Michael McLean was officially sworn in as the next Chief of
@LexingtonPolice
. Congratulations, Chief McLean! Thank you for your commitment to
#LexingtonMA
, and for working to keep our community safe.
It's official! After making it's way through Town Meeting, the Legislature, and the Governor's office, the Lexington Board of Selectmen has received the approval to change their name to the Lexington Select Board.
See the bill's history 📚
Today, a formal swearing in ceremony took place for our new
#FireChief
Derek Sencabaugh. Chief Sencabaugh was joined by family, friends, town officials, area public safety officials, and
@MassDFS
State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey.
#fire
Today's ribbon cutting at the Lexington Children's Place was one many years in the making. Countless hours/effort/ resources were dedicated to making this state-of-the-art preK facility a reality. TY to the town staff, elected officials and the community for making this possible.
Some continue to disregard social distancing guidelines by playing games/having group gatherings. As such, all Town and School-owned basketball courts are now closed. Playgrounds + the skate park also remain closed. Social distancing means physical separation of at least 6 ft!
Town Manager Spider-Man, Deputy Town Manager Lady Incredible, Fire Chief Batman, and Finance Director Batwoman make a visit to
@carymemlibrary
to visit staff fulfilling curbside library orders!
Happy Chris Shaw Day from
@fenwaypark
! We presented Chris the official Chris Shaw Day proclamation from the Selectmen, a flag flown over the Battle Green today, a jar w/ dirt from his childhood baseball fields, an official
#LexingtonMA
lapel pin, and a citation from the MA House.
We’re thankful to Congresswoman
@RepKClark
for helping deliver Meals on Wheels to our community today. She also heard from Human Services Director Melissa Interess about the work her staff is involved w/ to improve quality of life for residents of all ages in
#LexingtonMA
Town Manager Jim Malloy is excited to announce the appointment of Hemali Shah as the Town’s next Chief Equity Officer. Shah's role is focused on advancing the Town's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Read the full announcement:
.
@USPS
recognized David Neylon, the Town's Public Health Nurse, as a 'COVID Hero' for his tireless work throughout the pandemic providing contact tracing, re-opening guidance, vaccine distribution, and so much more. Thank you, David for all you've done to keep Lexington safe!
The Center Streetscape Project is progressing nicely with new benches, streetlights, and sidewalks. In the months to come, you'll see new trees, roadway safety improvements, and more!
Learn more:
Staff from the Town Manager’s Office and Department of Public Works ran in today’s 5 mile road race around town, with Kat Labrecque (second from the right) winning 1st place in her age category!
Diamond Middle School began piloting a food rescue program that will divert quality food out of the waste stream and bring it to those in need. The pilot is a collaboration of LPS+municipal staff/volunteers and partner Food Link. Read more:
@lexingtonsuper
The Fire Department's new ambulance was recently delivered! It will run out of Fire Headquarters at 45 Bedford St. and is anticipated to go into service at the beginning of July.
#LexingtonMA
Thank you to the team in
@arlingtonmagov
for hosting the COVID-19 vaccine clinic for 1st responder's second doses. 1st responders from Belmont, Lexington, and Arlington got their shots, including
@lexingtonpolice
Captain McLean and LFD's Chris Pouliot⬇️
@ArlingtonHHS
@Belmont_Ma
It's great to see so many people out on the Minuteman Bikeway. Let's make sure it's safe and enjoyable for everyone!
🚫Avoid organized groups/rides
🚶🚶Ride/walk single file
🚴____🚴♂️Pass only when you have enough space
@minutemanbiker
@bikeminman
We need your help in the battle against
#COVID19MA
! Face coverings are required for anyone 2yrs or older in a public space that can't socially distance at least 6 feet from others. 😷
#CoverYourFace
More info and FAQ:
Current & former selectmen joined today for a gathering held annually to stay in touch. There are 26 living selectmen (not all pictured) 5 current and 21 former. Combined, they have a total of 166 years of service. Thank you for your dedication+always putting our community first.
Lexington’s Fire Chief says a
@LexingtonPolice
officer woke up the homeowners around 4am to tell them their house was on fire. Residents were able to escape without any injuries
#WCVB
Our Human Services Dept put together a comprehensive list of resources available for those in need of support and those looking to help others. This includes, help w/ food/groceries, transportation, financial resources, and more.
Visit for the full list.
Tonight, State Rep
@mciccolo
presented the Select Board with signed copies of the bill officially approving the name change from Board of Selectmen to Select Board.
#localgov
It was an excellent morning to celebrate the upgrades to the playground at Harrington Elementary. Accessibility improvements and pour-in-place surfaces were made possible w/ help from Community Preservation Act funds. Kids will enjoy this playground safely for years to come! 1/3
Current/former Town officials, elected leaders, local businesses, and community members joined to celebrate the completion of the Center Streetscape Project. A decade of public process & 2 construction seasons resulted in a safer, brighter, and more vibrant Lexington Center! 1/3
Congratulations to newly sworn-in
#firefighters
Paula Gageiro, Ryan Kennedy, Trevor Jones, and Robert Swasey. Thank you for your dedication to keeping our community safe!
See the joint statement from Town Manager Malloy, Superintendent Hackett, and other Town leaders regarding the recent hates crimes in the US.
There is no place in our community for hate.
#NationalPoliceWeek
, May 10-16, recognizes the extraordinary work of the men and women in law enforcement who work around the clock to protect us, no matter the circumstance.
Thank you to
@LexingtonPolice
for keeping our community safe. 🚔👮♂️👮♀️🚔
Thank you to
@CAALsince1983
for the donation of N95 masks to our Fire Dept. & Public Health Office. We're so fortunate to serve such a caring community!
Things are looking a bit greener in Lexington Center! We're in the process of planting close to 90 trees as part of the Center Streetscape Project. Once we're done, there will be 45% more
#trees
compared to before we started this project!
Learn more:
The most current info on
#COVID19
is available at . You can submit Q's that will be answered at our Community Forum on March 12. It will be live-streamed on and local cable channels. Visit the link above for details.
@lexingtonsuper
We’re proud to welcome David Caggiano, Cameron Rawnsley, Trevor Nash, and Daniel Sullivan as the newest
#firefighters
on the Lexington Fire Department.
Town Manager
@jimalloy
and
@LexingtonPolice
Officers joined this morning's
#BikeTrain
to Hastings Elementary. There were 59 students and 30 adults that participated!
We're excited to have gained
@verified
status on our account! Verified status is the blue check mark next to our name; it means this is an authentic account and is the official source of news and updates from your local government in
#LexingtonMA
The Board of Selectmen issued a proclamation declaring this Wednesday "Chris Shaw Day" as Chris and the
@SFGiants
come to Fenway to play against the
@RedSox
. Chris is a 5th gen. Lexingtonian + 2012 LHS grad.
Welcome home, Chris!
See the proclamation:
Lexington Nurses happy to
@LexingtonPolice
@TownOfLexMA
in sharing our temporal thermometers with our first responders and essential personnel. Thanks for all you do in keeping us safe! Be well! We are all in this together!
@lexingtonsuper
"The diversity of our residents plays a critical role in why Lexington is such a great community; having the involvement of residents with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and traits provides a broad perspective for community-based decision-making."
Congratulations to our Town Manager, Jim Malloy, on becoming President-elect of the
@ICMA
, the world’s largest association of local government professionals. His experience from this role will be a major asset to our community!
#localgov
Patriots' Day has gone virtual this year! Thanks to
@LexHistSoc
@LexMediaTV
@MunroeCenter
and many others for making this possible. You can watch reenactments, parades, and virtual tours of our historic houses!
Virtual programs:
UPDATE: following advice from the Lexington Board of Health, the March 12 forum on COVID-19 will now be virtual. It will be live-streamed + you can tweet us your Q's using
#LexTalkHealth
, or submit online at .
Details on the forum:
Today Town officials toured the sites of the new Hastings Elementary School and Lexington Children’s Place to see the progress made on our community’s investment in public education. The future is bright!
#MAed
#LexingtonMA
@lexingtonsuper
Lexington looks so beautiful this morning, thanks to a fresh coat of snow!
Send us YOUR snow photos on social media or by email to webmaster
@lexingtonma
.gov
❄️☃️
Town leaders have issued a joint statement on the recent hate crime in Georgia to denounce the hateful words, actions, and violence against women and AAPI. Resources are available for residents seeking support in processing these events.
🔗
In response to the tragic loss of Lexington student Keoni Hubbard, Riverside Trauma Center will be offering drop-in office hours at the Community Center on Tuesday, July 11, from 3 to 5 PM. For details and other grief resources:
We recently welcomed three new firefighters to the
#LexingtonMA
Fire Department. Join us in congratulating James Melo, Maximilian Keefe, and Timothy Stahl on their appointments!
#Fire
#LocalGov
It's
#NationalPublicWorksWeek
--a time to recognize the many ways the
#LexingtonMA
Department of Public Works keeps our community moving.
🚧
#DYK
our Highway Division maintains 284 lane miles of road, over 250 streets, and 25,000 feet of crosswalks here in town?
Regarding recent news surrounding the security of ballot drop boxes in the US: our Town Clerk’s Depository box is secure & under 24hr surveillance. It's emptied several times a day. Police have increased surveillance, and on Halloween night, the box will be taken out of service.
Thank you to the community for posing the thoughtful & important questions that helped guide tonight's
#COVID19
community forum. We will be working to update the web page as regularly as possible, and encourage you to look there for the latest information
The Town of Lexington has been receiving complaints of mask-less citizens in public, so town officials got in full costume to distribute roughly 2,000 masks this morning. Hear from them today on
@wbznewsradio
We need your help to slow the spread of COVID-19, especially with Thanksgiving coming up. It can't be stressed enough: a negative COVID-19 test alone is not a guarantee of safety for loved ones/the community. Please wear a mask+maintain social distance.
🔗
Today we held our annual New Employee Coffee to welcome the employees who have joined us over the past year. We're proud to have such a talented group of people dedicated to serving our community!
#LocalGov
The
#LexingtonMA
Fire Department was at the Old Res this afternoon practicing ice rescues. Always be cautious, and consider the ice to be potentially dangerous. Follow these ice strength and safety tips:
Elected/appointed officials, Town staff, and Town consultants joined today for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate construction of the new Lexington Police Headquarters. We're looking forward to this new building being ready in mid-2024!
Learn more:
We're working with
@PhysicianOne_UC
to provide FREE COVID-19 testing (PCR) to Lexington residents ages 5+, with or without symptoms, on December 10 and 13 from 9am-3pm.
SPACE IS LIMITED, and you must pre-register.
Visit for details.
Lexington High students are getting ready to square off against Mansfield High in the first round of the
@HS_QuizShow
at
@wgbh
studios in Boston. This round will air on March 7 at 6pm on WGBH Ch. 2. Good luck team!
Attending the ICMA International Committee meeting and Regional Conference in Jaipur India on best practices in strengthening municipal administration.
Our Fire Department and Human Services Department have been making progress toward getting our homebound residents ages 75+ vaccinated this week. 💉🩹
More info on vaccines in Lexington is available at
Congratulations to Town Engineer John Livsey and his team in the Engineering Division for being awarded the 2020 James B. Sorenson National Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation.
#PublicWorksMakesItHappen
365 days to go until
#Lex250
! Thank you to everyone who joined us to kick off this year-long celebration...
Stay up to date on the latest news, events, and information at
@Lexington250
@REV250BOS
@America250
We're proud to announce the appointment of Maggie Peard as the Town's new Sustainability & Resilience Officer. Maggie is tasked with leading Lexington's climate action efforts as we continue to make progress towards the community's sustainability goals.
🔗
It was a great morning at
@carymemlibrary
as so many Town staff, elected officials, and community organizations joined and spoke in support of establishing a Cultural District in
#LexingtonMA
through
@masscultural
. We're lucky to have so many cultural assets in our community!
#PatriotsDay
will be virtual again this year, and the Town Celebrations Committee has put together a great lineup of virtual events and activities! Visit to see the full schedule.
#LexingtonMA
has been named a 'Tree City USA' by
@arborday
, joining over 3,600 other communities from across the country. We recognize the many benefits trees provide us, and their positive impact on quality of life for our residents.
🔗
July is
#DisabilityPrideMonth
, which is an excellent time to check out the outdoor exercise equipment at the Community Center, designed to be
#accessible
for people of varying abilities.
Later this week, Town Manager Jim Malloy will be sworn in as the next President of the International City/County Manager's Association--the largest organization of local government professionals in the world.
Congratulations, Jim!
@ICMA
Attending the ICMA Unite! Annual Conference from my living room. So honored to serve my colleagues starting later this week as ICMA President. Stay safe!
#2022LexATM
Town Meeting is remembering late Town Meeting Member Taylor Lahiff, who recently passed away at the age of 28. Taylor was elected to Town Meeting at the age of 18, while a senior at LHS.
June is
#Pride
Month; a time to recognize the many contributions of the LGBTQ+ Community in
#LexingtonMA
and around the world.
The Human Services Dept., Human Rights Committee, Cary Library, and more, are celebrating w/ events/activities:
🔗
Today's groundbreaking celebrated the start of construction for the new Visitors Center + acknowledged the hard work of our elected leaders, Town staff, volunteers, and residents in making this new building possible. Learn more about the Visitors Center:
Our officers are doing their part to keep us safe. You can help to keep them safe by avoiding group gatherings and sports. Every call they respond to puts them and their families at risk of getting the virus.
#COVID19
We can slow the spread of
#COVID19
by avoiding all group activities and unnecessary person-to-person contact. Group activities contribute to the spread of this virus, and each time we have to go and disperse a group, that puts our officers and their families at risk of infection.