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🌱 Patch AM: Thinking of running for office? Here’s every Lexington deadline you need

Also check out Sarasa Ensemble Presents 'Patron Lobkowitz' on the Lexington Patch calendar

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Greetings Lexington! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking of running for office? Here’s every Lexington deadline you need
  • How will Lexington keep its economy thriving after the Lex250 boom?

Also on today's calendar: Sarasa Ensemble Presents 'Patron Lobkowitz' and 8 more events.

Find out what's happening in Lexingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Lexingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, brisk and cold, with a high of 27 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 29, low: 21.
  • Sunday: A little morning snow, with a high of 28 and low of 8 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A guide to running and voting in Lexington's 2026 local election (lexobserver.org) — Lexington’s 2026 local election is set for March 2, with key seats open on the Select Board, School Committee, Planning Board, Housing Authority, and Town Meeting. Residents get a detailed roadmap for registering, voting by mail or absentee, and running for office, including signature requirements, finance-report deadlines, and when to file or withdraw candidacies.
   

• What's on the town's economic agenda for 2026? (lexobserver.org) — Lexington’s Economic Development Office is planning a busy 2026, from boosting public art and community events in the Town Center to filling vacancies in Lexington Center, Hartwell Avenue, and East Lexington. The office also aims to refine zoning, strengthen tourism ahead of MA250 and global events, and attract sectors like biotech, defense-related firms, and emerging tech industries.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Electrician recommendation?
    Preferably one who replaced your breaker panel / upgraded your service. (Nextdoor Lexington / Winchester)
  • Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Waltham. Apply here.
  • Aritzia posted a job opening for Inventory Associate - Burlington Mall in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waltham

  • New England Patriots honor Waltham volunteer for mobilizing community support for homeless adults (walthamtimes.org)
  • Waltham couple welcomes Boston's first baby of 2026 (wcvb.com)
  • When are MA grocery stores open on New Year's Eve 2025, New Year's Day 2026? (wickedlocal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I just lost interest.
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