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Good day Lexington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • What did the Planning Board approve at its October 21 meeting?
  • What Lexington's latest police log reveals about crime and K9 Maisey
  • Why WalletHub just ranked Lexington the best small city in America

Also on today's calendar: It's a Bloch Party! Grand Opening and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Brilliant sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 41.
  • Saturday: Sunny and nice, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lexington, MA Planning Board — October 21, 2026 (meetingwatch.org) — Lexington residents can look back at the Oct. 21, 2026 Planning Board meeting, where members conditionally approved a site plan with changes to the landscaping plan. Through MeetingWatch, you can review the video, minutes, and reports and see exactly what was decided and when during the session.
   

2. Police Blotter: K9 Maisey visits local kids (lexobserver.org) — Recent police reports from Lexington detail everything from a significant tool theft and repeated bounced checks at Wilson Farm to credit card fraud, noise complaints, and suspicious activity checks around town. Officers and comfort dog K9 Maisey also spent time at senior wellness events, middle schools, and a planned e‑bike forum, highlighting both safety concerns and community outreach.
   

3. America's Best Small City for 2026 is in Massachusetts (wbsm.com) — Lexington has been named WalletHub's best small city in America for 2026, praised for very low crime, strong schools, and high household incomes. The study also highlights Lexington's health and fitness scores and its easy access to Boston, giving residents a mix of quiet suburban life and nearby big-city amenities.
   

4. The complete Week 5 high school football schedule (bostonherald.com) — Lexington fans can circle Thursday at 6 p.m., when the town hosts Woburn in Week 5 high school football action. The full statewide schedule lists dozens of other matchups from Thursday through Saturday, helping gridiron followers plan where and when to catch their favorite teams.
   

5. New Braunfels leads San Antonio-area communities in 2026 livability study (star-telegram.com) — A new WalletHub study of small-city livability puts New Braunfels at the top of the San Antonio area, but notes that Lexington ranks No. 1 nationwide. While the article centers on Texas communities, it underscores Lexington's standout national position in the 2026 rankings, ahead of cities in Wisconsin and Indiana.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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