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Letter: state should halt Camp Menotomy sale
August 14, 2026
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Letter urges state to help save century-old Girl Scout camp tied to Lexington
An Aug. 12, 2026 letter to the editor asks state authorities to step into the proposed $18 million sale of Camp Menotomy, a century-old Girl Scout camp co-founded by Lexington trustees. The writer says the property would be turned over for luxury housing and urges intervention to save the camp.
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BU researcher awarded $2.2M NIH grant
The Lexington Observer reports a Boston University researcher has received a $2.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
The Lexington Observer
Select Board meets Monday, August 17
The Lexington Select Board holds a hybrid meeting Monday, August 17, according to its agenda revised August 13.
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Planning Board meets remotely Wednesday, August 19
The Lexington Planning Board holds a remote meeting Wednesday, August 19, per its posted agenda.
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Commission on Disability meets remotely Tuesday, August 18
The Lexington Commission on Disability holds a remote meeting Tuesday, August 18, according to its posted agenda.
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Cary Hall lists Aug. 19 and 20 shows
Cary Memorial Hall's calendar shows ticketed performances Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20, both at 7:30 p.m.
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