Lexington is a well-managed modern community keeping pace with regional growth while proudly retaining ties to the past. Located 11 miles northwest of Boston, Lexington has approximately 30,000 residents in a land area of 16.64 square miles. The Town of Lexington is a full service municipality, providing education, police and fire protection, library, public works, recreational programs, conservation, transportation, and other services to the community. Lexington is nationally renown for its outstanding public school system. Lexington residents can enjoy a variety of cultural activities including concerts, museums, theatrical performances, art exhibits, and lectures. The Town enjoys a diverse population that contributes to the quality of community life. Cultural offerings in the greater Boston area are easily accessible from Lexington. The Town is governed by a representative Town Meeting that appropriates funds and established policies for the Town. The Board of Selectmen oversees the policy initiatives of the town.
Lexington is a well-managed modern community keeping pace with regional growth while proudly retaining ties to the past. Located 11 miles northwest of Boston, Lexington has approximately 30,000 residents in a land area of 16.64 square miles. The Town of Lexington is a full service municipality, providing education, police and fire protection, library, public works, recreational programs, conservation, transportation, and other services to the community. Lexington is nationally renown for its outstanding public school system. Lexington residents can enjoy a variety of cultural activities including concerts, museums, theatrical performances, art exhibits, and lectures. The Town enjoys a diverse population that contributes to the quality of community life. Cultural offerings in the greater Boston area are easily accessible from Lexington. The Town is governed by a representative Town Meeting that appropriates funds and established policies for the Town. The Board of Selectmen oversees the policy initiatives of the town.
