Town of Lexington, MA

08/31/2026

The September 1 State Primary Election is TOMORROW!

Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Find your polling location: lexingtonma.gov/630/Precincts-Voting-Locations

For those who vote at Cary Memorial Hall (Precincts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7): Voter parking for the election will include the semi-circle in front of Cary Hall, spots on Massachusetts Avenue with bagged parking meters, the row of spots next to the police station across from the building, and the row closest to the bike path. The row closest to the Police Station is reserved for police parking. The row across from the bike path along Fletcher is reserved for Farmers' Market vendors.

Please see the September 1 State Primary Election Public Parking Map: lexingtonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17393/Public-Parking---September-1-State-Primary?bidId=

For those who vote at the Lexington Community Center or the Samuel Hadley P.S. Building, please utilize the available parking spaces at each location.

All other information about the Special Election can be found on the Town website: lexingtonma.gov/2481/September-1-2026-State-Primary-Election-

08/28/2026

The State Primary Election is taking place on Tuesday, September 1. 🗳️

Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Find your polling location: lexingtonma.gov/630/Precincts-Voting-Locations

The last day/time to request an Absentee Ballot is Monday, August 31, at 12:00 PM, NOON (certain restrictions apply).

You may qualify for an Absentee Ballot if:

- You will be away from your city or town on Election Day
- You have a religious belief that prevents you from voting at your polling location on Election Day
- You have a disability that prevents you from voting at your polling location

Learn more about Absentee Ballot Qualifications: lexingtonma.gov/627/Absentee-Physically-Disabled-Specially-Q

For more information on the election, sample ballots, and to access the Absentee Voting Application, please visit the September 1 State Primary Election Webpage on the Town Website: lexingtonma.gov/2481/September-1-2026-State-Primary-Election-

08/27/2026

🗓️Effective September 1, 2026: Fees for Special Collection Waste Items🗓️

Beginning next Tuesday, September 1, residents will be responsible for the cost of disposing of certain waste items that are not accepted as trash, per the MassDEP Waste Disposal Bans.

These waste items include mattresses, box springs, appliances with and without freon, and small and large C.R.T.s/Electronics.

Visit our news flash for more information on associated fees, no-cost collection options, how to schedule a collection, and more: https://lexingtonma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/929

Visit MassDEP's website for more information on their Waste Disposal Bans: https://www.mass.gov/guides/massdep-waste-disposal-bans

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Don't miss your chance to get involved with a Town Board or Committee! 🖊️

The ongoing success of Lexington relies on residents who dedicate their time and skills to the community. Now is your opportunity to contribute by applying to serve on a board or committee that will help shape Lexington’s future.

Submit your application by Monday, August 31, 2026, to be considered for current and upcoming committee openings.

Explore Lexington's Boards and Committees: https://lexingtonma.gov/2604/Boards-Committees

Apply for a Board or Committee: https://lexingtonma.granicus.com/boards/forms/742/apply

08/25/2026

Tomorrow: Help shape the future of waste collection in Lexington! 🗑️

Attend tomorrow's hybrid community meeting to give your input on modernizing the Town's waste collection program!

Wednesday, August 26
6:30 PM
Lexington Community Center Dining Room (and virtual)

Can't attend? Don't worry! There are several other meetings planned throughout September to collect feedback from community members.

To access tomorrow's Zoom link, find other upcoming meeting dates, and learn more about the Town's plans to improve the waste collection system, visit our news flash: https://lexingtonma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/939

08/25/2026

Don't miss tonight's webinar to learn more about the EyeOnWater platform and how to keep track of your water usage!💧

The webinar is taking place tonight, August 25, at 6:00 PM.

Join Lexington Water & Sewer for a free virtual EyeOnWater workshop and learn how to monitor your water use, receive leak alerts, and better understand your home's water consumption! 👁️💧

The workshop will take place at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 25.

Learn more about the EyeOnWater information session: https://lexingtonma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=7641

08/25/2026

The September 1 State Primary Election is one week away! 🗳️

The polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 1, for the State Primary Election.

The last day/time to request an Absentee Ballot is Monday, August 31, at 12:00 PM, NOON (certain restrictions apply).

You may qualify for an Absentee Ballot if:

- You will be away from your city or town on Election Day
- You have a religious belief that prevents you from voting at your polling location on Election Day
- You have a disability that prevents you from voting at your polling location

Learn more about Absentee Ballot Qualifications: lexingtonma.gov/627/Absentee-Physically-Disabled-Specially-Q

For more information on the election, sample ballots, and to access the Absentee Voting Application, please visit the September 1 State Primary Election Webpage on the Town Website: lexingtonma.gov/2481/September-1-2026-State-Primary-Election-

08/24/2026

Looking for another way to stay up to date with the happenings in Lexington? Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter, the Link to Lexington! 📰🖊️

The Link to Lexington is your one-stop shop for news, information, events, and more!

Subscribe online to any of the Town's digital newsletters: http://lexingtonma.gov/Subscribe

08/23/2026

Non-emergency phone lines at the the Public Services Building, Fire Department, and Police Department have been restored. Thank you for your patience as we resolved this issue.