Firefighters union, Town settle contract dispute

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Firefighters union and Town settle long-standing contract dispute

Rob Green, president of Lexington Firefighters Local 1491, announced Aug. 5 that the union and the Town have resolved their long-running contract dispute. In a statement, Green said firefighters continued to answer every call throughout the process and thanked residents who emailed town officials, raised the issue in conversation or offered encouragement on duty. He said the union's focus remains on protecting the lives, property and well-being of everyone who lives, works and visits Lexington.

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Historic Districts Commission holds remote hearing on 7 Depot Sq tonight

The Historic Districts Commission holds a remote public hearing tonight at 6 p.m. on Frederick Gilgun's application for exterior changes at 7 Depot Sq in the Battle Green District.

Town of Lexington

Perkins Book Club meets at Cary Library today

The Perkins Book Club meets today from 2-3:30 p.m. in Cary Memorial Library's Genealogy Room, welcoming visually impaired readers, Perkins Library members, and other area seniors.

Cary Memorial Library

Visiting hours set for retired firefighter James J. Redmond Sr.

Community members are invited to honor James J. Redmond Sr., a 42-year veteran of the Lexington Fire Department, during visiting hours today from 4-7 p.m. at Douglass Funeral Home.

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School policy subcommittee holds 9 a.m. remote meeting today

The School Committee Policy Subcommittee meets remotely today from 9-10 a.m. to review prior minutes and policy sections B, D, E, I, K, and the introduction.

Town of Lexington

Felt bag charm workshop held at Cary Library tonight

Cary Memorial Library holds an adult DIY Felt Bag Charm workshop tonight from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room; the event is fully booked.

Cary Memorial Library

Global Leadership Summit begins at Grace Chapel today

Grace Chapel hosts the Global Leadership Summit 2026 today at 9:30 a.m. across its Lexington, Watertown, and Wilmington campuses.

Grace Chapel

Lexington rolls out LexSortSmart waste and recycling tool

The Town has launched LexSortSmart, an online tool giving residents up-to-date information on waste collection and disposal rules.

Town of Lexington