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Lexington schools to offer free meals to all students

Lexington Public Schools said Aug. 27 that participating schools will serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all students this year, with the Commonwealth supplementing National School Lunch Program funds regardless of household income. Participating buildings include Bowman, Bridge, Estabrook, Fiske, Harrington and Hastings elementary schools, Diamond and Clarke middle schools, Lexington Children's Place and Lexington High School. The district is still asking families to complete a Meal Benefit Application, which provides data used for school funding and program sustainability; households that qualify for free or reduced-price meals also qualify for Sun Bucks grocery money starting in summer 2026.

The Lexington Observer

West Nile virus risk rises to 'high' after second MA human case

Massachusetts health officials raised the West Nile virus risk level to 'high' Monday, Aug. 24, after a Middlesex County man in his 60s became the state's second confirmed human case this season.

WBUR

Matt Heaton plays kids concert at Cary Library today

Musician Matt Heaton performs a high-energy concert for kids and families Friday, Aug. 28, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Cary Memorial Library's Large Meeting Room.

Cary Memorial Library

LexMedia screens "Canoe Dig It?" documentary tonight

LexMedia hosts a free screening of the freestyle canoeing documentary "Canoe Dig It?" Friday, Aug. 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 1001 Main Campus Drive, part of Independent Film Celebration Month.

LexMedia

Vision for Lexington Committee meets today on survey progress

The Vision for Lexington Committee meets remotely via Zoom Friday, Aug. 28, from 8 to 9 a.m. to discuss its website, diversity initiatives, and the town-wide survey.

Town of Lexington

NPS schedules site visit at Minute Man Park today

The National Park Service scheduled a contractor site visit for Friday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m. to review historic structures at Minute Man National Historical Park ahead of a pre-demolition environmental survey.

NPS

Former prosecutor David Solet challenges Marian Ryan for Middlesex DA

Former prosecutor David Solet launched a primary campaign Aug. 27 challenging incumbent Marian Ryan for Middlesex County District Attorney ahead of the Sept. 1 election.

The Lexington Observer

Moody Blues' Justin Hayward performs Saturday at Cary Hall

Singer-songwriter Justin Hayward brings his 'The Story In Your Eyes Tour' to Cary Memorial Hall Saturday, Aug. 29, at 8 p.m.

Spectacle Live