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Lexington-Concord Courier

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Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.

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Local Government

Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.

Concord sets two forums on bias reporting system before 2027 launch

Concord schedules two public forums on Sept. 4 and Sept. 8 for residents to weigh in on a proposed bias and hate incident reporting system before its early 2027 launch, with privacy and due process concerns still unresolved.

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Granite memorial stone with bronze plaque stands outdoors among trees.

Bedford Street housing plan returns for a third hearing Sept. 16

The Lexington Planning Board will hold its third public hearing on Sept. 16 for a proposal to demolish a historic barn and build 31 dwelling units across six buildings at 80 Bedford Street, with written comments due Sept. 9.

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Concord sets two forums on bias reporting system before 2027 launch

Concord schedules two public forums on Sept. 4 and Sept. 8 for residents to weigh in on a proposed bias and hate incident reporting system before its early 2027 launch, with privacy and due process concerns still unresolved.

· 2 min read

Granite memorial stone with bronze plaque stands outdoors among trees.

Bedford Street housing plan returns for a third hearing Sept. 16

The Lexington Planning Board will hold its third public hearing on Sept. 16 for a proposal to demolish a historic barn and build 31 dwelling units across six buildings at 80 Bedford Street, with written comments due Sept. 9.

· 2 min read

Concord sets two forums on bias reporting system before 2027 launch

Concord schedules two public forums on Sept. 4 and Sept. 8 for residents to weigh in on a proposed bias and hate incident reporting system before its early 2027 launch, with privacy and due process concerns still unresolved.

· 2 min read

Granite memorial stone with bronze plaque stands outdoors among trees.

Bedford Street housing plan returns for a third hearing Sept. 16

The Lexington Planning Board will hold its third public hearing on Sept. 16 for a proposal to demolish a historic barn and build 31 dwelling units across six buildings at 80 Bedford Street, with written comments due Sept. 9.

· 2 min read

Lexington-built sensors now orbit Earth, tracking satellites over Indo-Pacific

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington designed and built both U.S. surveillance sensors now orbiting Earth aboard Japanese satellites, completing the first bilateral U.S.-Japan national security space program.

Lexington creates task force to boost municipal election turnout

The Lexington Select Board created a seven-member Local Election Voter Turnout Task Force to address the town's 10-20% municipal election participation rate, with applications due Aug. 31.

Close-up of hands holding a vote ballot, symbolizing election participation.

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