Lexington

Massachusetts Middlesex County

Lexington

A town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — population 34,074 as of 2022.

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News in Lexington

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Lexington Observer September 30

A jazz legend shaped generations of drummers from his Lexington basement

Students serious about drumming all received the same advice: Go see Alan Dawson. And they would — making the pilgrimage by car, bus and even plane for weekly lessons.

Creatives & Arts
Lexington Observer 10 hours ago

Republican John Deaton urges voters to look past his party at the polls

Deaton is challenging Sen. Ed Markey for the U.S. Senate after losing decisively to Elizabeth Warren in 2024. He says he’ll put Massachusetts residents ahead of party politics.

General
Lexington Observer 11 hours ago

Letter to the editor: How I’m voting on the Nov. 3 ballot questions

Jay Kaufman, a former state rep and member of the bipartisan Coalition to Reform Our Legislature shares his perspectives.

General
Lexington Observer September 30

Letter to the Editor: Vote YES for transparency in our legislature

"Right now, the House Speaker and Senate President control $5.4 million in extra pay, distributing stipends in ways that reward loyalty rather than public service."

Government & Civic
Lexington Observer September 30

Here’s how MA voters are leaning on ballot questions

Poll shows voters on track to retain legal cannabis and 2024 gun law.

General
Lexington Observer September 29

Palestine ’36

Wednesday September 30 @ 7pm Lexington Venue 1794 Massachusetts Avenue https://lexingtonvenue.com

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Lexington by the numbers

Population 34,074Population figure, 2022
Households & income
Median age
47.3
Households
12,477
Persons per household
2.7
Median household income
$238,444
Median house value
$1,203,100
2020–2024 ACS
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