Week in Review, July 25 - July 31

On Monday, we heard about a parcel of land called the Landlocked Forest that spills over the borders of Lexington, Burlington and Bedford. One group is fighting to keep the forest intact, and out of the hands of developers.

Also this week, we brought you video footage of items at the Lexington Arts & Crafts Society's artisans' market and sale. New work is added weekly, so it could be worth checking out several times between now and Aug. 21.

For several days this week, the Lexington Fire Department was training on its which likely begins service this weekend. The engine was designed with Lexington in mind, geographically and for the type of calls it will respond to.

On Wednesday, the Police Department held a swearing-in ceremony, promoting Manny Ferro from lieutenant to captain. Ferro has been with the department for his entire career as a police officer.

An archaeological dig at Munroe Tavern wrapped up this week, and we heard from the dig team about all of their findings during the month-long dig.

A Planning Board meeting Wednesday night brings news that widening a portion of Wachusett Drive near Fair Oaks Drive may be necessary when a resident there conducts a building project.

If you haven't seen them yet, reminding bicyclists of a town code that prohibits riding bikes on the sidewalks in business districts. Safety concerns were the push for the signs.

A Silver Alert bill is making its way toward the governor's desk for a signature, which could lead to a Silver Alert program to rapidly aid in the search for missing adults with memory problems. Lexington's Human Services Director weighs in on what the program would mean for town.