Assault arrests up 53% over three years

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Lexington Assault Arrests Up 53% Over Three Years

A Lexington Observer analysis of police records found assault arrests climbed from 15 in 2023 to 23 in 2025, a 53% increase over three years. Domestic violence accounted for most of those cases.

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Pinot's Palette Hosts Sunday Painting Class

Pinot's Palette Lexington Center offers the 'Vincent's Amber Arrangement' painting class today, Sunday, September 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 7A Meriam St.; registration required, $39 per guest.

Pinot's Palette

BUDA Runs Youth Ultimate-Frisbee Clinics Today

Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance clinics for grades K-12 run today, Sunday, September 20, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Diamond Middle School, depending on age group; advance registration required.

Lexington Recreation & Community Programs

Youth Flag-Football League Plays Today at Lincoln Park

The Fall NFL FLAG Football League holds games today, Sunday, September 20, from noon to 3:15 p.m. at Lincoln Park for divisions from kindergarten through high school.

Lexington Recreation & Community Programs

Tiny Tykes Soccer Kicks Off Today at Muzzey Field

Challenger Tiny Tykes Soccer starts today, Sunday, September 20, at Muzzey Field with a 3-3:45 p.m. session for ages 2-3 and a 4-4:45 p.m. session for ages 4-5.

Lexington Recreation & Community Programs

Human Rights Committee Meets Remotely Wednesday

Lexington's Human Rights Committee meets remotely Wednesday, September 23, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., covering anti-hate and anti-bias efforts, a possible School Committee partnership, and recruitment.

Town of Lexington

Town Celebrations Committee Meets Wednesday

The Town Celebrations Committee meets remotely Wednesday, September 23, at 7 p.m.; the agenda was posted Friday, September 18.

Town of Lexington

Lexington Phone Lines Down Sunday Morning

Non-emergency town phone lines will be unavailable today, Sunday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to noon for maintenance.

Town of Lexington

Scottish Rite Museum Exhibition Runs Through Sept. 26 in Lexington

The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library's current exhibition runs through Sept. 26, 2026, giving residents a last chance to visit before it closes.

Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library