Judge Rejects Ex-Minutemen Captain's Gag Bid

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Judge Rejects Lexington Minute Men Gag-Order Request

A Middlesex Superior Court judge earlier in September denied former Lexington Minutemen captain Stephen Cole's request for a preliminary injunction that would have barred fellow members Robert Roell and John Nichols from sharing accusations against him. Judge Green called the request an unconstitutional prior restraint on speech. In the same ruling, the judge found the organization's earlier document productions incomplete and ordered the Lexington Minutemen and members Rasheed Walters, Henry Liu, Richard Howell and John Klesaris to respond to the defendants' discovery requests within 14 days in the defamation suit Cole filed in January.

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Select Board Reviews Proposed FY27 Water and Sewer Rates

The Select Board held a public hearing Monday on proposed FY2027 water and sewer rates, a 2.8% combined increase (3.8% water, 2.3% wastewater) that would add about $30.80 a year for an average household.

Town of Lexington

Select Board Signs State Election Warrant, Fills Committee Seats

At Monday's hybrid meeting, the Select Board signed the November 2026 State Election Warrant and approved appointments to several town committees.

Town of Lexington

Sustainability Day Canceled, but Farmers Market and Recycling Go On

Lexington canceled today's Sustainability Day program due to weekend weather, but the farmers market and electronics recycling with EverTech Recycling continue from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Fletcher Park.

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Conservation Commission to Hear Rebuild Proposal at 7 Conestoga Road Tonight

The Conservation Commission holds a remote public hearing tonight at 7 p.m. on a proposal to raze and rebuild the home at 7 Conestoga Road.

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Wetlands Hearing Set Tonight for 44 Grassland Street Rebuild

The Conservation Commission holds a remote public hearing tonight at 7 p.m. on a proposal to raze and rebuild a single-family home at 44 Grassland Street, within a wetland buffer zone.

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Conservation Commission to Hear Fence Proposal at 127 North Street Tonight

The Conservation Commission holds a public hearing tonight at 7 p.m. on a proposed fence and landscaping at 127 North Street within regulated wetland-buffer areas.

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Conservation Commission to Hear Walkway Proposal at 29 Pearl Street Tonight

The Conservation Commission holds a public hearing tonight at 7 p.m. on a proposed permeable-paver walkway at 29 Pearl Street within regulated wetland-buffer areas.

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Community Center Hosts Free 'Pocket Hug' Crochet Workshop Tonight

Lexington Human Services offers a free crochet workshop tonight from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Community Center for ages 13 and up, where participants make small crocheted hearts as keepsakes.

Lexington Recreation & Community Programs

Minuteman Girls JV Volleyball Hosts Lynn Vo-Tech Today

Minuteman's girls junior-varsity volleyball team plays Lynn Vo-Tech today at 4 p.m. in Lexington.

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Lexington JV Girls Soccer Hosts Melrose Today

Melrose plays Lexington in a girls junior-varsity soccer match today at 4:15 p.m. in Lexington.

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Lexington Boys Soccer Visits Melrose Today

Lexington's boys soccer team plays at Melrose today at 4:15 p.m.

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Cary Library Offers Virtual Guided Meditation Today

Cary Memorial Library hosts a virtual guided meditation today from 10 to 10:30 a.m., introducing relaxation and centering techniques.

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Cary Library Hosts Stories and Songs for Toddlers Today

Cary Memorial Library's drop-in program for 2- and 3-year-olds and their caregivers runs today from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; registration is not required.

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