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Description of Lexington, Massachusetts
The Town of Lexington is an affluent community that prides itself on the beauty of town land, the safety of its residents and the excellence of its public school system. The town has numerous parks, conservation lands, museums and libraries that provide exceptional opportunities for recreational and cultural activities. Residents feel the town's physical location is ideal, allowing easy access to Boston, the Atlantic ocean, the White Mountains and many important historical sites in the state.
Lexington's citizens are especially active in town affairs. The representative town meeting is comprised of 199 members and over 50 standing committees ensure that the desires of the community are heard and addressed. Particular attention is given to preserving the town's strong historical importance as the birthplace of the American Revolution. The annual Patriot's Day celebration in April, complete with a re-enactment of Paul Revere's ride and the battle with the British, is one of the town's most popular events.
It is located in eastern Massachusetts, bordered by Lincoln on the southwest; Bedford on the northwest; Burlington on the northeast; Woburn, Winchester, and Arlington on the east; and Belmont and Waltham on the south. Lexington is 11 miles northwest of Boston, 18 miles south of Lowell, and 220 miles from New York City.
Narrative compiled by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (
DHCD
).
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