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...]

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...]

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...]

Local Artist creates meaningful gifts for special occasions By Laurie Atwater How many years have you promised yourself that you’ll finally organize all those family photos? It’s on my list every year and quite frankly I haven’t gotten to it yet! One thing I do know—if my house was burning down I’d want to run in and save my photos! But organizing photos so that you can actually … [Read more...]

By Heather Aveson “Holy Health Care Batman! It’s Jonathan Gruber and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act!” OK, it doesn’t have quite the punch of the Dynamic Duo’s usual comic book repartee. But, mild mannered economist Jonathan Gruber has used his amazing powers to create a Health Reform comic book that seeks truth and justice for the new program. It’s called, Health … [Read more...]

By Marie Manning Most women who run a small business, are raising a family and seeking balance in their lives don’t constantly scan the horizon for more causes to take on, but that’s what Karen Masterson owner of Nourish restaurant in Lexington is doing all the time. Karen pursues purpose in her life and the lives of others with an almost evangelical zeal. Especially as she gets older … [Read more...]

After meeting with Jessie Steigerwald, Tanya Morrisett and Martha Wood of Lexington’s 300th Committee Opening Ceremony Team, I can say one thing: It’s going to be BIG! The planning for this event has been going on for over two years and things are really beginning to take shape. What is a fi tting celebration to honor Lexington’s 300 years between 1713 and 2013? That was the task assigned … [Read more...]

As a boy of seven or eight, Rick Beyer crouched on Lexington Common with a pretend musket, shooting at the phantom British. His father, a physics professor at Brown University, had brought his son and daughter from East Providence to see where the opening shots were fired in the American Revolution: one of many family trips taken to historic sites. Through his dad's influence Rick grew up loving … [Read more...]

By Heather Aveson  |  Do you subscribe to the Lexington List? That's Harry. How about ordering on Video on Demand from LexMedia. Harry, again. The new First Shot homepage and website for The Lexington Historical Society. You got it, Harry. Harry Forsdick has offered his enthusiasm and vast technical expertise to organizations in town for most of the thirty-four years he and his family have … [Read more...]

Todd Heberlein Todd Heberlein will prepare more than 400 gallons of gravy, all hand whisked and over a 1,000 lbs. of Butternut squash, all mashed by hand, as well as stuffing, Brussel sprouts and other sides this Thanksgiving. And that's before he even heads home from the kitchen at Wilson Farm to prepare dinner for his own family. So it's a good thing he loves what he does. His Wild … [Read more...]