Rec Director Battite Inducted as AAPRA Fellow

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Recreation Director Melissa Battite Inducted as AAPRA Fellow

Melissa Termine Battite, Lexington's Director of Recreation and Community Programs, was inducted September 30 as a Fellow of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, one of the highest professional honors in parks, recreation and conservation. The induction took place at the Academy's annual awards dinner in Philadelphia, held alongside the National Recreation and Park Association conference. The Academy recognizes leaders whose careers show exceptional service and lasting contributions to the communities they serve.

Town of Lexington

Historic Districts Commission Meets Tonight

The commission meets remotely at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 1, with five public hearings on proposed exterior work, including at 25 Depot Square, 36 Bedford Street and 1403 Massachusetts Avenue.

Town of Lexington

Poll: Massachusetts Voters Lean Toward Keeping Marijuana, Firearms Law

A MassINC Polling Group survey reported September 30 found voters leaning toward keeping legal recreational marijuana and the state's 2024 firearms law ahead of the November election.

The Lexington Observer

Community Preservation Committee Meets Remotely Today

The committee meets remotely from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, October 1, to discuss Community Preservation Act funding and project applications.

Town of Lexington

Monuments & Memorials Committee Meets Remotely Today

The committee holds a remote public meeting from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 1.

Town of Lexington

ArtWalk Displays Begin Today in Lexington Center

Starting Thursday, October 1, ArtWalk 2026 puts artists' work in Lexington Center shop windows through November 17.

Munroe Center for the Arts

LexCan's Week Without Driving Starts Today

The Week Without Driving runs October 1–8, inviting people to try getting around without driving and to consider the barriers faced by those who cannot or do not drive.

Lexington Climate Action Network

Board-Game Prototype Playtest Night at Omar's Tonight

From 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, October 1, Omar's World of Comics & Hobbies, 20 Waltham St., hosts a free evening to try unpublished board games and give designers feedback.

Game Makers Guild

InDFused Offers Indian Vegan Cooking Class Tonight

The Indian Vegan Cooking—Level 2 class runs 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 1, in Lexington, covering additional flavors and techniques.

InDFused

Cary Library Perkins Book Club Meets This Afternoon

The club meets 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, October 1, at Cary Memorial Library. It welcomes new members and is for people who have difficulty reading standard print.

Cary Memorial Library

East Village Fair Returns Saturday

The fair runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 3, between Follen Church and the Waldorf School, with children's activities, vendors, a flea market, cider pressing and a costume swap.

The Lexington Observer

Town Harvest Festival Set for Saturday at Community Center

The free, sensory-friendly festival runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 3, at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, with family games, activities and crafts.

Town of Lexington

Bhūmikā Arts Brings Dance-Theater Production Saturday

The Draupadi Phenomenon, blending Indian classical dance, music and storytelling, is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 3, at Lexington Christian Academy.

The Lexington Observer

Ari Hest Opens Harmony on the Green Season Saturday

Singer-songwriter Ari Hest performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 3, at Hancock Church as Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse Concerts begins its fifth season.

BroadwayWorld