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State funds 40 Lowell St. apartments, LexHAB ADUs
October 2, 2026
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Lexington wins state funding for affordable housing projects
Two Lexington affordable housing projects won state funding in what Gov. Maura Healey's administration called the largest single round of housing awards in more than a decade, the town announced Sept. 30. Causeway Development's proposed 40-unit Lowell Street project, branded Lexington Woods, received Low Income Housing Tax Credits. The Lexington Housing Assistance Board won Affordable Homes Act funding to build eight accessory dwelling units on its properties, backed by a $1 million local match from the Lexington Affordable Housing Trust, and Town Manager Steve Bartha noted that getting LIHTC funding on the first try is uncommon.
Lexington Concord Courier
League of Women Voters forum on ballot questions today
The League of Women Voters of Lexington holds its First Friday session today, October 2, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Lexington Community Center. Guest speaker Jonathan Cohn will examine statewide and local ballot questions.
The Lexington Observer
Bowman School Site Council meets this morning
The council meets today, October 2, from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. in the conference room at Bowman Elementary School on Philip Road.
Town of Lexington
Senate candidate John Deaton urges voters to look past party labels
In an interview published October 1, U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton told journalists from The Lexington Observer that voters should look beyond party labels in his campaign against Sen. Ed Markey.
The Lexington Observer
Halloween tote-bag painting at Aloft Lexington tonight
Paint Nite's guided Halloween tote-bag painting is tonight, October 2, at 7 p.m. at Aloft Lexington, 727 Marrett Road. Supplies are included.
Paint Nite
Belmont visits Lexington for girls' varsity volleyball tonight
Belmont plays Lexington High School in girls' varsity volleyball tonight, October 2, at 5:30 p.m.
MaxPreps
Lexington ranks No. 1 small city in WalletHub study
WalletHub's 2026 ranking, published September 29, placed Lexington first among 1,318 small cities. The Lexington-Concord Courier noted strong safety scores.
Lexington Concord Courier
Lexington girls soccer ties Winchester 1-1
Lexington and Winchester finished in a 1-1 draw on Thursday, October 1.
MaxPreps
Digger opens today at Lexington Venue
The film Digger opens today, October 2, at Lexington Venue, with screenings at 4:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
Lexington Venue
Pinot's Palette open studio in Lexington Center today
Pinot's Palette in Lexington Center hosts an open studio today, October 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors choose a project and create at their own pace; advance registration is required.
Pinot's Palette
Planning Board meets remotely October 7
The Planning Board meets by remote participation on Wednesday, October 7, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Town of Lexington
Board of Appeals meets remotely October 8
The Board of Appeals holds a remote meeting on Thursday, October 8, starting at 7 p.m.
Town of Lexington
Lexington High Improv Troupe performs tonight
The Lexington High School Improv Troupe performs its Long-Form group tonight, October 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the high school's Black Box Theater.
The Lexington Observer
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