Lexington news:

Selectmen weigh in on proposed capital projects
Samantha Allen/saallen@wickedlocal.com (Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST)

The Board of Selectmen on Monday, Jan. 23, discussed several proposed capital projects as part of their discussion of Lexington’s fiscal 2013 capital budget.
Lexington High choral students prepare for European tour
Samantha Allen/saallen@wickedlocal.com (Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:00 EST)

In April, members of the Lexington High School Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus and Madrigal Singers will travel to Europe for a nine-day musical tour of Estonia, Finland and Sweden.
Hearings to continue on proposed Target near Lexington line
Judy Wasserman/Correspondent (Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST)

The Gutierrez Company has slowed down efforts to seek a zoning change to make way for a Target store on a 15-acre site on Wheeler Road just off Middlesex Turnpike in Burlington near the Lexington line.
Minuteman High Diversity Week focuses on accepting differences
Samantha Allen/saallen@wickedlocal.com (Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:00 EST)

Minuteman High School in Lexington held a Diversity Week last week, celebrating what makes their students different and unique.
Rectrix Aviation to develop facility at Hanscom Field
GateHouse Media, Inc. (Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:45:40 EST)

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board last week gave the go-ahead to Bedford-based Rectrix Aviation to develop fixed base-operator (FBO) facilities at L.G. Hanscom Field in Bedford and Worcester Regional Airport.
Transportation chief: Fare hikes favored by MBTA riders
Jim Haddadin/jhaddadin@wickedlocal.com (Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:40:15 EST)

Riders would rather pay higher fares than see vital services eliminated, according to the state’s transportation chief, who is weighing proposals to address a looming budget shortfall at the MBTA.
Lexington voters pass debt exclusion questions at special election
Samantha Allen and Ben Aaronson (Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:43:22 EST)

Lexington voters approved two debt exclusion ballot questions in a special election on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
Debt exclusion questions up for vote at Lexington special election
Staff reports (Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:41:32 EST)

Lexington will hold a special town election on Tuesday, Jan. 24. On the ballot are two debt exclusion questions — one to renovate the Bridge and Bowman elementary schools, and another to build a new Estabrook School.

Check back here after the polls close for results as they become available.
Lexington High School alum scoring big as composer
Samantha Allen/saallen@wickedlocal.com (Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST)

Lexington High School alumnus Brady Hearn is becoming a notable composer in New York City, having written scores for two documentary films.
Conkey pleads not guilty to 1992 murder of Lexington woman
Samantha Allen/saallen@wickedlocal.com (Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:34:02 EST)

The attorney for Craig Conkey entered a plea of not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder during Conkey’s arraignment on Monday morning, Jan. 23, in connection with the 1992 stabbing death of 31-year-old Lexington resident Kathleen Dempsey.
Most Bay State legislators oppose Internet piracy bills
David Riley/driley@wickedlocal.com (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:32:05 EST)

Most Massachusetts congressional representatives oppose Internet anti-piracy bills that prompted hundreds of unhappy phone calls and emails to some of their offices and spurred protests from Google, Wikipedia and other major websites.
Lexington police officer shines light on teen dating violence
Samantha Allen/saallen@wickedlocal.com (Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST)

Lexington police officer Colleen Dunbar speaks with the Lexington Minuteman about the problem of teen dating violence.
Lexington High alumna not running from cancer battle
Samantha Allen/saallen@wickedlocal.com (Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:00:00 EST)

Nine years ago, Linda Ryan beat thyroid cancer. Seven years ago, she beat cervical cancer. Today, facing another bout with cervical cancer, the 43-year-old mother, marathon runner, and blogger is determined to be victorious yet again.
Lexington School Committee considering fee cuts
Samantha Allen/saallen@wickedlocal.com (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST)

The Lexington School Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 17, mulled over the idea of reducing or eliminating fees for busing to the Estabrook School or eliminating a $1,075 annual fee for the full-day kindergarten program
Lexingtonians share fuzzy memories of Max 'The Town Hall Black Cat'
Samantha Allen/saallen@wickedlocal.com (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST)

Max, also known as “The Town Hall Black Cat,” has been a frequent visitor to many spots around Lexington, but he hasn't been seen since last spring.