Christina and George
A LIFETIME OF GIVING BACK
By E. Ashley Rooney
When Christina Gamota lights up with an idea, she is unstoppable. What new project is she describing? What significant event is she helping to orchestrate? Christina sees a world filled with possibility and potential and is always willing to lend a helping hand.
CEL Grant Empowers GWAC to Meet the Moment
By Janice Litwin
“We are in the midst of a climate crisis. The impacts of global warming are already widely apparent, and the window of time available to limit future damage is closing rapidly. The next ten years will be critical to the future of our planet.” These are the words of Ricki Pappo, Chair of the Lexington Global Warming Action Coalition (GWAC).
Food Rescue Program pilot launches at Diamond Middle School
By Heather Beasley Doyle
As a volunteer with Eco-Bridge, the Bridge Elementary School Green Team, Natalie Cohen helps students to compost and recycle their lunch remnants.
Bringing the World to Lexington
By Heather Beasley Doyle
As Godbole and Malhotra shared their stories of bringing their cultural passions to audiences, it became clear how much time, work and energy they’ve put into their respective endeavors. They have networked, figured out logistics and put up their own money. Neither wants to give it up, though—Malhotra has already booked the Scottish Rite Museum theater for next year’s performances.
The Pros and Cons of E-cigarettes
“E-cigarettes have been touted as a ‘safe’ alternative to smoking because they can deliver aerosolized nicotine that can be inhaled without all the toxins found in regular cigarettes,” Rees said. “However, e-cigarettes may pose health dangers too—for instance, they may contain toxic heavy metals and formaldehyde.”
Temple Emunah Welcomes Rabbi Leora Kling Perkins
After a comprehensive search, Lexington’s Temple Emunah welcomed Rabbi Leora Kling Perkins to join Rabbi David Lerner as the new Assistant Rabbi of the congregation on July 16. “It has always meant a lot to me that Judaism connects with and respond to the world we live in,” said Rabbi Kling Perkins, who received her […]
Notorious swindler Charles Ponzi once called Lexington his home
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 […]
How Safe is Lexington?
Q: How safe is Lexington? I keep thinking about the gas explosions in Lawrence and wonder if that could happen here. A: Natural gas is inherently dangerous. Gas explosions in Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover killed a young man and cut off heat and hot water to 10,000 families. That catastrophe forced 1,800 families from […]
Men Paid $1…
The Lexington Field & Garden Club was founded in 1876. It began with men at its helm. They were the community leaders with a heritage of good bloodlines, intellectual superiority, and economic success. Their wives addressed them as “mister,” and most belonged to the mainline Protestant churches.
Lexington History Archives
Articles from the Colonial Times that focus on Lexington’s rich history.
