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Planning Board weighs six Spring St. townhomes

August 19, 2026

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Planning Board weighs six townhomes on Spring Street

The Planning Board held a virtual public hearing at or after 6:00 pm Wednesday on Homes Development Corporation's application for major site plan review at 5-7 Spring Street. The plan calls for three two-unit buildings — six townhouse-style ownership units in all — each with a parking garage along a single driveway, plus landscaping and stormwater management. The parcels sit in the RS one-family and Village Overlay zoning districts; written comments to planning@lexingtonma.gov were due by 4:30 pm on Thursday, August 13.

Town of Lexington

Sustainable Lexington, Permanent Building Committees meet jointly

The Sustainable Lexington Committee and Permanent Building Committee held a joint hybrid meeting Wednesday, August 19, at the Public Services Building to coordinate on green building initiatives.

Town of Lexington

Virtual library talk covers feeding backyard birds in winter

Cary Memorial Library will host a virtual talk, "Feeding Backyard Birds: Backyard Sanctuaries with Bill Gette," on Friday, August 21 at 1:00 PM.

Cary Memorial Library

Munroe Center's Lemonade Social rescheduled to tonight

After a rain delay, the 6th Annual Lemonade Social is now set for Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30 PM, with live jazz, lemony treats, and intergenerational art activities.

The Lexington Observer

Historical Commission reviews 19 Peacock Farm Road plan

The Historical Commission held a remote public hearing Wednesday, August 19 at 7:00 PM on Katie Flynn's application for partial demolition and additions at 19 Peacock Farm Road.

Town of Lexington

Recreation Committee meets at Community Center

The Recreation Committee met in hybrid format Wednesday, August 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Lexington Community Center, Room 237.

Town of Lexington

Cary Library holds toddler dance party

Cary Memorial Library hosts a Dance Party for ages 2 to 5 on Wednesday, August 19 from 10:00 to 10:30 AM in the Large Meeting Room; no registration required.

Cary Memorial Library

Kids book chat meets at Cary Library

Cary Memorial Library holds a grades 4-6 book chat on Kate Messner's "The Trouble with Heroes" Wednesday, August 19 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.

Cary Memorial Library

Needlework group meets at Community Center

Cary Memorial Library's offsite Needlework Group meets at the Community Center Wednesday, August 19 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM for portable needle-arts projects and conversation.

Cary Memorial Library

Korean summer cooking demo held at Cary Library

Cary Memorial Library hosts a cooking demonstration on cool Korean summer dishes with KOLex's Youngsheen Park on Wednesday, August 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM; registration is full.

Cary Memorial Library

Mysterious 'Robots Right Lane Only' sign appears on bikeway

An unauthorized, homemade sign for a fictional 'Lexford Department of Robotic Affairs' turned up on the Minuteman Bikeway near the Lexington-Bedford border on August 18, sparking local amusement.

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