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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.
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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.
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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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