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Assessor
The Assessor annually determines the full and fair cash value (at market) of all real estate and business personal property in Lexington, handles refunds of motor vehicle excise tax per state law, and reviews eligibility of taxpayer applications for tax relief.
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Building Office
Enforces state building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical codes, as well as local zoning by-laws and Architectural Access Board Regulations. Issues permits, inspects construction sites, and more.
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Cary Library
Visit Cary Library's very own website.
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Cemetery
Find policies for Westview Cemetery, information about Green Burials, and more details.
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Community Center
A place for every Lexington resident.
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Conservation
The Conservation Division serves three primary purposes, to administer and enforce state and local wetlands protection codes, as well as the state Stormwater Management Policy, to manage over 1,400 acres of town-owned conservation land and monitor conservation easements and restrictions, and to conduct outreach and education regarding the town's natural resources and watersheds.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Working to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture in Lexington.
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Economic Development
We welcome your business and strive to make the process of operating in Lexington as simple as possible.
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Emergency Management
Learn about the team tasked with preparing, responding to, and recovering from all types of emergencies and disasters.
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Engineering
The Engineering Division includes all engineering programs and provides engineering support for other Town departments, boards, and committees.
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Environmental Services
Learn about services surrounding trash, recycling, compost & hazardous waste.
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Finance
The Finance Department oversees the financial operations of the Town. It comprises three divisions - the Assessor, the Comptroller, and the Treasurer/Collector.
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Fire Department
See the history and duties of the Lexington Fire Department.
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Highways, Equipment & Drains
The Highway Division provides for the safety and maintenance of all public streets and sidewalks.
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Human Resources
The Human Resources department manages the personnel and benefits functions of the Town.
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Human Services
The Town of Lexington Human Services Department connects residents to resources, programs, and services that promote health and well being.
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Innovation & Technology
The Innovation and Technology (IT) Department provides high-quality, cost-effective information resources to town departments so that they can provide services to the citizens of the town.
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Land Use, Housing & Development
See the different departments that make up Land Use, Housing and Development.
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Planning Office
The Planning Department is responsible for coordinating all planning and development-related activities of the town including land use and comprehensive planning.
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Police
The Lexington Police Department is a professional, accredited organization committed to working in partnership with the community to ensure the Town of Lexington is a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and visit.
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Public Facilities
Learn about our public facilities.
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Public Grounds
The Public Grounds Division includes the Park, Forestry and Cemetery subdivisions.
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Public Health
Under the direction of the Lexington Board of Health, the mission of the Lexington Department of Public Health is to prevent disease and promote wellness in order to protect and improve the health and quality of life of its residents, visitors and work force.
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Public Schools
See information on the local schools.
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Public Works
See the utilities and services available to the residents of Lexington.
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Purchasing
Learn about the duties of the Purchasing Division.
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Recreation & Community Programs
Creating Community Through People, Parks and Places.
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Select Board
The elected, five-member Select Board meets throughout the year to make policy and oversee the operations of Town government, pursuant to the Selectmen-Town Manager Act of 1968.
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Senior Services
Senior Services provides health services, meals, programs, and more for older members of Lexington.
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Sustainability & Resilience
Learn more about the Town's sustainability initiatives and find ways you can contribute to the effort.
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Tax Collector / Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for the receipt, investment, and disbursement of all Town funds.
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Town Clerk
The Town Clerk acts as the Town's chief election official, recording officer, registrar of vital statistics, public records officer, and licensing officer.
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Town Manager
The Town Manager's authority and responsibilities are established in the Selectmen-Town Manager Act of 1968.
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Town Meeting
View information about upcoming or previous town meetings.
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Transportation Services
Transportation Services oversees various transit services and ensures accessibility for citizens with disabilities.
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Water & Sewer
The Town of Lexington belongs to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) and purchases approximately 2 billion gallons of water annually.
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Youth & Family Services
See what services and programs are available for families and young people in need.
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Veterans' Services
The priority of the Veterans' Services District is to aid and assist all veterans, their widows or spouses, and/or their dependent children, in the Towns of Lexington and Bedford.
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Zoning
Lexington's Zoning Bylaw (Part II of the Code of Lexington) regulates such things as land use, size and location of structures, off-street parking requirements, signs, and special residential developments.