Signs of Suport
Driving down Bedford Street in Lexington got even more colorful this spring as encouraging handmade yard signs blossomed throughout the Tewksbury and Shirley Street neighborhood. The idea started with Shirley Street resident, Christie Leitch. Soon into the stay-at-home order, “I would look out the window from my makeshift home office and see a neighbor walk […]
Real Estate Insights & Advice In Uncertain Times
By Kim Siebert MacPhail
Life has changed abruptly. Much is uncertain. How long will the pandemic last? What does the future hold?
There are few, if any, clear answers. But for those anxious about the real estate market, a snapshot of the moment offers some useful guidance.
An Interview with Mark Sandeen
Jim Shaw, Publisher of Lexington’s Colonial Times Magazine interviews Lexington Select Board member Mark Sandeen as part of LexMedia’s Lexington Responds / COVID-19 programming.
An Interview with Superintendent Dr. Julie Hackett
Jim Shaw, Publisher of Lexington’s Colonial Times Magazine interviews LPS Superintendent Julie Hackett as a part of LexMedia’s Lexington Responds / COVID-19 programming.
An Interview with Congresswoman Katherine Clark
Jim Shaw, Publisher of Lexington’s Colonial Times Magazine interviews Congresswoman Katherine Clark as a part of LexMedia’s Lexington Responds / COVID-19 programming.
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Donates $250,000 to Support Lexington Families in Need
The Town of Lexington has received a donation from Takeda Pharmaceuticals in the sum of $250,000. These funds will be used to provide aid to families in need who are impacted by COVID-19.
The funds will be segregated from all other donations to be used solely to provide financial assistance to Lexington residents experiencing unforeseen and unexpected financial crises related to COVID-19.
In This Time of Crisis, We Can Have Faith in our Local Leaders
By Jim Shaw | Publisher
Every so often the resolve of a community is tested. And, with the onslaught of COVID-19 and its potential for great danger, we can take some refuge in the profound way our town leaders have stepped up to contain the situation, and navigate through uncharted waters.
Lexington Responds to the COVID-19 Crisis
By Denise Dubé
When Town Manager Jim Malloy said, at the start of Thursday night’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Information Forum, that guidelines are changing daily and sometimes hourly, he wasn’t kidding. Since the March 12 meeting, held in an empty and cavernous Battin Hall, Governor Charlie Baker and the state’s health agencies have lowered crowd size restrictions, called for restaurant restrictions and public space closings, and restricted governmental gatherings.
COVID-19 Virus Preventive Measures
The COVID-19 Virus & Testing According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 “is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. Common signs of infection include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, […]
Lexington Public Schools’ New Strategic Plan Highlights Joy, Curiosity and Compassion
By Heather Beasley Doyle
With rain melting the snow outside under gray skies, Lexington Public Schools Superintendent Julie Hackett stood in the large meeting room at Cary Memorial Library in February, waiting as Lisa Smith of the League of Women Voters of Lexington introduced her for the organization’s First Friday Forum. Hackett was there to talk about the district’s new strategic plan.
People Need Help. People Are Losing Work. HelpAroundTown.com Connects neighbors.
Your local community is one of the best solutions for helping each other in hard times. HelpAroundTown (HAT), an app designed to connect neighbors for small jobs, has launched a special area for getting and receiving help with COVID.
Town Provides Free, Confidential Assistance and Mental Health Referral Services for Residents
By Kim Siebert MacPhail
Depression. Anxiety. Stress. Parenting, marriage, and family difficulties. Grief and loss. Hopelessness. Thoughts of suicide.
No matter what you or your loved ones may be struggling with, you are not alone. The Town of Lexington and the Lexington Public Schools are here to help you navigate the complicated landscape of mental health services.
Lexington Businesses Need Your Support During this Challenging Time
By Devin Shaw
COVID-19 entered the lexicon of American life suddenly and unrelentingly—providing a shock to everyday norms. The news reminds us about the chaos happening with the American economy—but the national press is not telling the story of Lexington’s businesses, the lifeblood of the community, and a significant piece of what makes the town special.
The Lexington Scholarship Fund Accepting Applications
The Lexington Scholarship Fund application is now available at lexscholarship.org. Scholarships are primarily need-based and available to students who are Lexington residents at the time of their graduation from Lexington High School or Minuteman High School. The application deadline is
April 16, 2020.
HELPPRO ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUALS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS TO USE TELEHEALTH SERVICES
HelpPRO®, an online therapist finder service based in Lexington, is encouraging individuals already in mental health treatment, and those newly in need, to use telehealth and online therapy support options available from many therapists and other mental health providers during the coronavirus emergency.
Support Your Local Shops
Shopping The Town of Lexington has compiled this list of shops that have offered to provide free delivery, private shopping, and curb side pick up to anyone who needs their services. Give them a call to find out how they can help you! Establishment Phone Number Artinian Jewelers 781-863-9818 Crafty Yankee 781-863-1219 Eye Look Optical […]
Public Health Update: COVID-19
Please visit LexingtonMA.gov/COVID19 for Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates.
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.
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 […]
Berman’s: A legacy of giving, learning, and love
By Devin Shaw
After at least 6 months of planning, on September 7th, Berman’s Wine & Spirits held their 10th Annual Block Party in East Lexington. Joel Berman was also celebrating an even bigger anniversary—the 110th anniversary of his family’s business.
Marjan Kamali’s The Stationery Shop: A Story of Love, Loss and What Happens After
By Jane Whitehead
Tehran, 1953. As the Iranian capital simmers with political unrest, two teenagers meet and fall in love in the calm sanctuary of Mr. Fakhri’s stationery shop.
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.
