State accepts wetlands appeal, pausing LHS work

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MassDEP accepts appeal over LHS construction on wetlands

MassDEP has accepted an appeal from a ten-citizen group seeking a Superseding Order of Conditions to supplement the Conservation Commission's June 29 order for the Lexington High School site. No work beyond fencing has been done, and none can proceed until MassDEP issues a final order. The appeal claims the town did not consider alternatives to building on bordering vegetated wetland as state law requires; MassDEP has scheduled a site visit for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, when the parties will speak to the appeal and walk the site.

The Lexington Observer

Longtime Lexington Dunkin' to reopen as dual-brand with Jimmy John's

The Dunkin' at 323 Marrett Road reopens Tuesday, August 18, 2026 under new ownership, co-branded with Jimmy John's.

Lexington Patch

Temple Emunah hosts Tot Shabbat and playground hangout

Families can join a Tot Shabbat service at Temple Emunah today, Saturday, August 15, at 11:00 AM, followed by a social meetup on the playground.

Temple Emunah

Conservation Commission to hear carport/deck proposal for Barberry Road

Owners of 14 Barberry Road have filed a Notice of Intent to build within the 100-foot wetland buffer zone; the Conservation Commission holds a remote public hearing Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Town of Lexington

Raze and rebuild proposal slated for 21 Valleyfield Street

The Conservation Commission holds a remote public hearing Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. on Avatar Design & Construction's proposal to demolish and rebuild a single-family home at 21 Valleyfield Street.

Town of Lexington

Native planting restoration proposed at 46 Turning Mill Road

The Conservation Commission holds a remote public hearing Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. on Vivian Wu's proposal to remove invasive species and plant native restoration flora in a bordering vegetated wetland.

Town of Lexington

LexArt holds silver band ring workshop

LexArt hosts a beginner silver band ring workshop with Kylie Weinzierl today, Saturday, August 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 130 Waltham Street.

LexArt

Hazardous waste collection runs at Hartwell Avenue facility

The Minuteman Household Hazardous Product Collection Facility at 60 Hartwell Avenue accepts pre-registered household hazardous waste from member-town residents, including Lexington, today, Saturday, August 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Town of Bedford