Latest BLOG entries

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  Monthly Community Forum with JoeMay 20, 2025
  These community info sessions are back on! On the third Saturday of each month, I will hold a forum in the small community room of the new police station. I’ll provide a brief update on my perspective on what has happened in Town over the past month and then invite a dialog for the rest… Read More »
• State Senator Cindy Friedman Endorses Joe Pato and Vineeta KumarFebruary 21, 2025
  Senator Friedman’s Statement of Endorsement I don’t usually lend my voice in local elections in my communities as I am, and will steadfastly remain, committed to working with whomever my towns choose as their leaders. However given the enormous challenges facing our state and municipalities now and in the coming months and years, the relationships… Read More »
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  Monthly Community Forum with Joe – PostponedNovember 26, 2024
  I have postponed these sessions until after the March 3 election. On the third Saturday of each month, I will hold a forum in the community room of the new police station. I’ll provide a brief update on my perspective on what has happened in Town over the past month and then invite a dialog… Read More »
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  LHS Project Community Forum #8October 23, 2024
  Wednesday, October 30, 6:30pm-8:30pmWould you like to learn more about the new Lexington High School building project? Join us for a Community Forum Tuesday, November 21, 6:30–8:30pm. Meeting will include a welcome and introduction by Dr. Julie Hackett, project overview, preliminary schedule, next steps, and Q&A. See project website: www.lhsproject.lexingtonma.org Join us in person: Cary… Read More »
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  LHS Project Community Forum #7September 12, 2024
  Come to the next community forum on the LHS Project. This session will be focused on the ballpark cost estimates and how they compare to other recent high school projects. Preview a video outlining these cost comparisons.
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  Early Voting Begins (2024 Mass Primary)August 23, 2024
  Early voting for the Massachusetts State Primary begins on Saturday, August 24. Early voting sessions will be held at the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave.
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  Coffee chats with Joe regarding the Lexington High School ProjectAugust 22, 2024
  Next Sessions: I will be scheduling additional sessions later in the year As a member of the School Building Committee, I am keen to hear from residents about their questions, hopes, and concerns about the LHS project. I’ll be holding a series of drop-in coffee chats over the next few weeks in addition to my… Read More »
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  LHS Building Project Community Design Workshop Thursday, June 6May 30, 2024
  This workshop is your next opportunity to participate in the design process for the new Lexington High School Building Project. This design workshop is a chance to share your thoughts about the proposed project and hear from Town and LPS officials about the steps ahead. Thursday, June 6, 2024 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM LHS… Read More »
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  LHS Building Project Public SurveyMay 6, 2024
  The Town seeks public input on potential Lexington High School building directions. At the May 2, 2024, Community Forum Meeting #4, the project team presented 18 conceptual massing studies for the Lexington High School Project (https://tinyurl.com/LHSProjectMay2024). The School Building Committee has created a survey to seek community feedback on the options under consideration and general… Read More »
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  Town Manager Search Screening CommitteeApril 12, 2024
  The Select Board seeks a cross-section of community members to apply for the Town Manager search screening committee. This group will work with a search firm selected by the Board to screen initial candidates and submit a list of finalists to the Board in mid-August. The Board expects the new Town Manager to begin service… Read More »
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  LHS Building ProjectFebruary 25, 2024
  Attend the March 6, 2024 Community Meeting – online or in person at Battin Hall in the Cary Memorial Building at 6:30 PM. Online access info for the Zoom session will be available at https://lhsproject.lexingtonma.org How much do you know about the LHS building project? Visit the project web site to learn about why we… Read More »
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  Lexington High School Building Project Community Forum 11/21November 10, 2023
  Would you like to learn more about the new Lexington High School building project? Join us for a Community Forum Tuesday, November 21, 6:30–8:30pm Join us in person: Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA Or participate virtually via Zoom Meeting will include a welcome and introductions by Dr. Julie Hackett, project overview, preliminary… Read More »
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  Lexington Center Workshop — The Journey ForwardOctober 27, 2023
  Join us on November 17 and 18 for a unique event bringing together residents, business owners, and other community stakeholders to discuss and identify implementable priorities for the future of Lexington Center. Help Plan the Future of Lexington Center In September 2022, the Planning Board adopted LexingtonNEXT — the Comprehensive Plan, which includes a plan for Lexington’s economic vitality… Read More »
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  Testimony on H.3775 at the hearing of the Joint Committee on HousingJune 26, 2023
  H.3775 An Act reorganizing the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, Inc Joseph Pato, Lexington Select Board Chair6/26/2023 Greetings I stand before you to convey the unanimous and enthusiastic support of the Select Board for this petition. A petition authorized by a 97% favorable vote at Town Meeting. Lexington has a long and proud history of stepping… Read More »
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  Lexington Initiates Housing Feasibility Study on Town-Owned LandJune 8, 2023
  The Town has contracted with LDa Architecture & Interiors, LLP to prepare a report on the initial feasibility of constructing housing on three Town-owned parcels. This study is funded by a state budget earmark of $200,000 to investigate the feasibility of entering into a public-private partnership with a developer to build much-needed housing, including affordable… Read More »