Lexington news:

Kaufman weighs in on legislators collecting pensions
GateHouse Media, Inc. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:00:10 EDT)

We asked the candidate about legislators collecting pensions. Here's what he said:
Police arrest Lexington man in burglaries at Ranctore's, Teppanyaki
Ben Aaronson/Staff Writer (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:42:43 EDT)

Lexington police have arrested an 18-year-old Lexington man in connection with a string of break-ins in Lexington Center in late August.
Men's Senior Softball: Alexander's Pizza caps unbeaten regular season
Ken Kotelly (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:16:50 EDT)

With both regular season division titles and the four spots in the Blue Division already secured, the only issues left to be decided last week during the final week of Lexington Men's Senior Softball League regular season play last week were Alexander's Pizza's bid to finish its regular season undefeated, and the battle for second place in the Gold Division between Stone Meadow and Prime Time.
Kaufman weighs in on legislators collecting pensions
GateHouse Media, Inc. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT)

We asked the candidate about legislators collecting pensions. Here's what he said.
LHS student reconnects with twin brother in Ethiopia
Michael Phillis/Staff Writer (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EDT)

Lexington High School senior Amanual Abate recently reconnected with his twin brother and other siblings in Ethiopia whom he had not heard from in seven years. Amanual and his adopted Lexington family are now trying to raise money to support his Ethiopian family.
Estabrook parents raise concerns about PCBs
Michael Phillis/Staff Writer (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:13:57 EDT)

School administrators, health experts and industry consultants spent almost four hours answering questions from parents concerning elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at the Joseph Estabrook School in Lexington.
Brincklow is honored at Westfield
GateHouse Media, Inc. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:08:44 EDT)

Five former greats will be inducted into the Westfield State Athletic Hall of Fame to kick off the 2010 Alumni Weekend.

The enshrinement ceremony will be held Friday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. at Scanlon Banquet Hall. Tickets are available by calling 413-572-5433.

The Class if 2010 includes: Tom Brincklow (’92, basketball) Matt Collins (’00, track and field), Hector Gomes (’81, soccer), Holly (Maines) McGovern (’99, basketball/soccer), and Rick Vittum (’94, football).
Question of the Week for 7th CD GOP candidates
GateHouse Media, Inc. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:17:16 EDT)

Do you think there should be another stimulus package, yes or no? If yes, how much? If no, why not?
Boards discuss Hartwell Ave traffic plan
Arthur Katz/Correspondent (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EDT)

The Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board met together on Tuesday night with one item on the agenda: transportation management in the Hartwell Avenue district, and how to fund the $16 to $18 million it is estimated to cost.
Lexington schools get more than $500,000 in additional aid
Michael Phillis/Staff Writer (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EDT)

Lexington Public Schools has received more than $500,000 as part of $204 million in federal funds allocated to Massachusetts to support education.
Estabrook School to close Thursday for ventilation
Ben Aaronson/Staff Writer (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:27:03 EDT)

Estabrook Elementary School in Lexington will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 2, in order to expedite the ventilation process as the town seeks to reduce levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the building.
Lexington man killed in car crash in Yarmouth
Alison McCall/The Register (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:34:43 EDT)

A 62-year-old Lexington man was killed when his BMW crashed into a utility pole and a tree early Wednesday morning before landing upside down in the bushes in front of the former Moose Lodge on Route 28 in South Yarmouth.
Men's Senior Softball: Foul Play, Alexander’s Pizza win divisions
Ken Kotelly (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:11:32 EDT)

With just one week remaining in the Lexington Men's Senior Softball League's regular season, the only race still to be decided is for second place in the Gold Division.
PCB levels still too high at Estabrook School in Lexington
Michael Phillis/Staff Writer (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:12:36 EDT)

Levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at Estabrook Elementary School in Lexington remain above guidelines established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Lexington's Feldman is the voice of the Revs
Doug Hastings (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:09:27 EDT)

Talk about an office with a view.

Lexington resident Brad Feldman admits with a chuckle, he’s got a pretty cool job.