A Lexington Community Magazine
By Heather Aveson | Getting ready for Battle - Behind the Scenes with the reenactors as they prepare for Patriot’s Day Uniforms have always served two purposes. They identify an individual as part of a group, but their cut, style, color and ornamentation can also act like a peacock’s feathers to draw attention and intimidate an opponent. According to the National Park Service, the … [Read more...]
By Jim Shaw | The ghost of Charles Ponzi is alive and well and thrives in the greed of modern day swindlers like Brad Bleidt and Bernard Madoff. And, for at least one Lexington resident who fell victim to Madoff’s $50 billion swindle, this is not an amusing story or a whimsical account of an interesting fellow who happened to live in Lexington. For this 85 year-old victim whom we have chosen … [Read more...]
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 Laurie Atwater | Julianne Baecker’s Mandarin class was busy painting Chinese lanterns at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society when I caught up with them. Holding their delicate paper canvases up to the light, the students gently created delicate blossoms and bold dragons in celebration of the Chinese New Year. On The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society hosted 2 field trips of Middle and … [Read more...]
The Lexington - Antony Sister City Association’s French A Faire fundraising event was the place to be on last Sunday! With joie de vivre to spare, the event featured French cheeses provided by Wilson Farms, a delightful assortment of pâtés donated by Christina and George Gamota, French wines donated by Joel Berman, chocolate from Taza and Clear Flour bread. Auctioneer … [Read more...]
It was Valentine’s Day weekend and the Cary Memorial Library Foundation threw a party to support the town’s treasured library. Cary’s Cupids was a huge undertaking for the organization, but a small army of volunteers collaborated to create a truly memorable event. "We might just have another great Lexington tradition,” commented Jeanne Krieger, current President of the Board … [Read more...]
By Marie Manning | What does it takes to turn passion into a viable business? Why would a successful business woman walk away from a stable corporate career to become an entrepreneur? Two years ago Radhika Dutt followed her passion and here she shares her experience with an enthusiasm that is contagious. Two years ago Radhika and her husband, Daniele De Francesco, were relaxing after … [Read more...]
Rene Rancourt wowed hundreds of guests as he arrived with the coveted Wallex Trophy at the annual Lexington Bedford Youth Hockey Parents Night Out. The annual event raises funds for scholarships and other program needs. The evening’s emcee, Curt Everett reported that it was their best year ever. He explained that Maura Fiske and her team of volunteers organized a … [Read more...]
The 300th Committee-Bottom to Top, Left to Right: Sue Rockwell, Chair, Jessie Steigerwald, Mary Gillespie, Donna Hooper, Tanya Morrisett, Van Seasholes, Dick Kollen and Jane Hundley. Photo by David Tabeling. By Laurie Atwater | After meeting with Jessie Steigerwald, Tanya Morrisett and Martha Wood of Lexington’s 300th Committee Opening Ceremony Team, I can say one thing: … [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...]
By Chief Mark J. Corr, Lexington Police Department | As a new officer fresh out of the police academy in 1983, one of the more difficult chores was serving arrest warrants for red light and speeding violations. I would go knock on doors and take residents into custody for the non payment of a $20 read more...
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