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Crematory panel meets Wednesday on Westview plan
August 3, 2026
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Crematory Study Committee meets Wednesday
The Ad Hoc Crematory Study Committee II meets Wednesday, August 5, at 5 p.m. to continue its review of a proposed municipal crematory at Westview Cemetery. The session is hybrid, with in-person attendance in the Parker Room on the ground floor of the Town Office Building, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, and a virtual option.
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LexMedia to screen indie film 'She Cries Murder' Friday
LexMedia hosts a screening of 'She Cries Murder' Friday, August 7, from 7–9 p.m. at the Media Center as part of Independent Film Celebration Month.
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Caregiver support group meets Tuesday evening
Lexington's virtual Monthly Caregiver Support Group meets Tuesday, August 4, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. for anyone caring for an older loved one.
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Police release weekly public logs
The Lexington Police Department released updated weekly call and arrest logs today covering July 20–26, 2026.
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Historic Districts Commission reviews 1775 Mass Ave changes Thursday
The Historic Districts Commission holds a remote hearing Thursday, August 6, at 6 p.m. to review proposed exterior changes, including a dumpster fence, at 1775 Massachusetts Avenue.
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Music Monday for toddlers at Cary Library
Cary Memorial Library hosts 'Music Monday' for ages 0–5 today from 10–10:30 a.m. in the Large Meeting Room; no registration required.
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Teen Game Day at Cary Library this afternoon
Cary Memorial Library's Teen Room hosts 'Game Day!' for grades 6–12 today from 1–5 p.m., with board games and Switch 2 gaming.
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Teen mandala journal workshop at Cary Library tonight
Cary Memorial Library holds a Mandala Journal Painting Workshop for grades 6–12 today from 6–8:30 p.m.; registration is full.
Cary Memorial Library
Virtual talk on Indigenous quilt histories tonight
Cary Memorial Library offers the virtual program 'Crafting Resilience: Indigenous Quilt Histories in the U.S.' tonight from 7–8 p.m.; registration required.
Cary Memorial Library
Cary Library's virtual photography workshop tonight
Cary Memorial Library's virtual Photography Series for adults meets tonight from 7–8 p.m.; registration has closed.
Cary Memorial Library
Robotics and coding clinic opens today at Community Center
The Circuit Lab robotics, coding, and STEAM summer clinic runs August 3–7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lexington Community Center.
Lexington Recreation & Community Programs
Lexplorations Week Six begins today
Lexington Community Education's Lexplorations Week Six runs August 3–7, with classes in arts, languages, STEM, Dungeons & Dragons, and other enrichment programs.
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