A Personal Connection-The Economic Impact of a Light Winter
February 21, 2012 By
By Hank Manz | Shortly after I was elected as a selectman in Lexington, my outlook on snow began to change. No longer was it that attractive blanket which made the town look like a Norman Rockwell painting and which, thankfully, covered the leaves I hadn’t raked in the fall. Snow costs money. Not only must the town pay overtime for DPW workers, but they must also contract with … [Read more...]
Raise the Roof & the Bucks for Charity-Go Green Dance Party with Trial Run
February 21, 2012 By
By Digney Fignus | It’s almost spring so if you’re stuck in the winter doldrums polish up your dancing shoes and circle this date on your calendar. The Fifth Annual “Go Green Charity Dance Party” featuring local favorite, “Trial Run”, is ready to kick-start the season, Friday, March 2, 2012 at the Knights of Columbus Heritage Hall. Last year they raised the roof with their big … [Read more...]
Jamming on the Pike
February 10, 2012 By
That morning, my husband and I had been trying to scare each other with plans for strict diets when we realized one of us needed to drive our daughter back to her college in western Mass. I thought I saw his eyes tear up a bit as we stared each other down by the garage door. I blinked, and before I could say “Framingham” I was in a bumper-to-bumper quagmire on I-90. The Pike before or after a … [Read more...]
Little Fixes, Big Savings!
February 10, 2012 By
Homeowners Come in from the Cold with Rebate Program By Heather Aveson | The above average temperatures and lack of snow can lull us into thinking winter’s not so bad this year. But as the recent frigid weekend proved, Old Man Winter never really takes a vacation. That cold tingling on the back of your neck as you enter a room? It either means you’ve got a poltergeist or there’s a … [Read more...]
Make a New Year’s Resolution
February 4, 2012 By
By Chief Mark J. Corr, Lexington Police Department “Off the Blotter” is an opportunity to share what is happening here in Lexington and in your neighborhood. New Year’s Day is always a good time to make a resolution to change a habit or do something different. Please consider adding one or more of the following to your list of resolutions: #1 - I will lock my car doors. In 2011, … [Read more...]
Cary’s Cupids
February 4, 2012 By
Saturday, February 11 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Cary Library Cary's Cupids: An Evening of Desserts, Drinks and Dancing to Support the Library. Join your friends and show your love for Cary Library at this festive Valentine's weekend event. Enjoy music (dance if you wish!), a silent auction with items available for preview on our web site, "the Giving Heart" game where everyone's a … [Read more...]
Garden Club Welcomes Gloria Lieberman
February 4, 2012 By
Garden Club welcomes Gloria Lieberman to speak on the Flower Motif in Jewelry Through Time Garden Club Lecture Wednesday, February 8 at 9:30 AM National Heritage Museum Gloria Lieberman, Vice President of Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers, will be the featured speaker for the program portion of the Lexington Field & Garden Club’s February meeting. Her topic will be the use of … [Read more...]
LASCA 3rd Annual French A Faire Gala
February 4, 2012 By
French A Faire February 12, 4:00-6:30 PM Lexington Depot LASCA to Host Third Annual French A Faire The Lexington Antony Sister City Association (LASCA) will host the third annual French A Faire, a French wine, cheese, bread and chocolate tasting to benefit the relationship that Lexington has had with Antony for almost thirty years, through numerous high school and art exchanges. Several … [Read more...]
The 5th Annual Go Green Dance
February 4, 2012 By
The 5th Annual Go Green Dance Friday, March 2nd 7:30PM -11:30PM Heritage Hall The Go Green Dance represents an opportunity to get out in the dead of winter to “Beat the Blues”, and to support a good cause at the same time. What a great combination! In addition to raising public awareness associated with “Climate Change”, we have chosen to join the battle to eradicate ALS. We … [Read more...]
