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Crematory panel votes on final report today
August 24, 2026
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Crematory study committee meets today on final report
The Ad Hoc Crematory Study Committee II meets in hybrid format today from 5 to 6:15 p.m. in the Parker Room at the Town Office Building, with a Zoom link posted on the agenda. Members are set to approve the report they will submit to the Select Board on the proposed Westview Cemetery crematory project. The agenda also calls for approving today's own minutes in anticipation of the committee's dissolution.
Town of Lexington
First Shot! 1775 summer program begins at Historical Society
Lexington History Museums' week-long program for grades 3-6 runs Aug. 24-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., featuring history crafts and battle reenactments.
Lexington History Museums
Cary Library hosts creative writing workshop today for grades 3-5
Cary Memorial Library holds a Creative Writing program for grades 3-5 today, Aug. 24, from 4-5 p.m. in the Children's Activity Room.
Cary Memorial Library
Board of Appeals to hear 25 Maple Street earth permit request Thursday
Lexington's Board of Appeals holds a virtual public hearing Thursday, Aug. 27, on a request to bring 2,200 cubic yards of fill to 25 Maple Street.
Town of Lexington
Select Board holds work session retreat Tuesday
The Lexington Select Board meets Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Community Center to discuss communication strategies and operational best practices.
Town of Lexington
School Committee sets hybrid meeting for Tuesday
The Lexington School Committee meets in hybrid format Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 173 Bedford St.
Town of Lexington
LexSeeHer hosts colonial textile arts event Aug. 29
LexSeeHer holds 'Spinning HERstory,' a free event celebrating spinners and weavers, at Buckman Tavern on Saturday, Aug. 29.
LexSeeHer
Omar's World of Comics hosts open game night today
Omar's World of Comics on Waltham Street hosts free open board game night today, Aug. 24, from 5:30-8 p.m.
Omar's World of Comics
School Building Committee finance subcommittee meets today
The School Building Committee Financial Oversight Subcommittee meets remotely today to approve prior minutes and review financial documents.
Town of Lexington
Cary Library holds Music Monday singalong for ages 0-5
Cary Memorial Library hosts Music Monday today for children ages 0-5 in the Large Meeting Room, featuring old favorites and new songs.
Cary Memorial Library
Cary Library offers henna art workshop for grades 3-5
Cary Memorial Library hosts The Art of Henna today for grades 3-5, covering henna's history, cultural importance, and basic design components.
Cary Memorial Library
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