Departments and Divisions

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.

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.

Cary Library

Visit Cary Library's very own website.

Cemetery

Find policies for Westview Cemetery, information about Green Burials, and more details.

Community Center

A place for every Lexington resident.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Working to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture in Lexington.

Economic Development

We welcome your business and strive to make the process of operating in Lexington as simple as possible.

Emergency Management

Learn about the team tasked with preparing, responding to, and recovering from all types of emergencies and disasters.

Engineering

The Engineering Division includes all engineering programs and provides engineering support for other Town departments, boards, and committees.

Environmental Services

Learn about services surrounding trash, recycling, compost & hazardous waste.

Finance

The Finance Department oversees the financial operations of the Town. It comprises three divisions - the Assessor, the Comptroller, and the Treasurer/Collector.

Fire Department

See the history and duties of the Lexington Fire Department

Highways, Equipment & Drains

The Highway Division provides for the safety and maintenance of all public streets and sidewalks.

Human Resources

The Human Resources department manages the personnel and benefits functions of the Town.

Human Services

The Town of Lexington Human Services Department connects residents to resources, programs, and services that promote health and well being.

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.

Land Use, Health & Development

See the different departments that make up Land Use, Health and Development

Planning Office

The Planning Department is responsible for coordinating all planning and development-related activities of the town including land use and comprehensive planning.

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.

Public Facilities

Learn about our public facilities.

Public Grounds

The Public Grounds Division includes the Park, Forestry and Cemetery subdivisions.

Public Health

Under the direction of the Lexington Board of Health, the mission of the Lexington Office 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.

Public Schools

See information on the local schools.

Public Works

See the utilities and services available to the residents of Lexington.

Purchasing

Learn about the duties of the Purchasing Division.

Recreation & Community Programs

Creating Community Through People, Parks and Places.

Select Board

Senior Services

Senior Services provides health services, meals, programs, and more for older members of Lexington.

Sustainability & Resilience

Learn more about the Town's sustainability initiatives and find ways you can contribute to the effort.

Tax Collector / Treasurer

The Treasurer is responsible for the receipt, investment, and disbursement of all Town funds.

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.

Town Manager

The Town Manager's authority and responsibilities are established in the Selectmen-Town Manager Act of 1968.

Town Meeting

View information about upcoming or previous town meetings.

Transportation Services

Transportation Services oversees various transit services and ensures accessibility for citizens with disabilities.

Water & Sewer

The Town of Lexington belongs to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) and purchases approximately 2 billion gallons of water annually.

Youth & Family Services

See what services and programs are available for families and young people in need.

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.

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.