Town Government

Government Overview An elected five-member Board of Selectmen meets throughout the year to make policy and oversee the operations of Town government.   Day-to-day administration of the Town of Lexington is centralized under a full-time professional Town Manager appointed by the Selectmen.  Municipal department and division heads report to the Town Manager.   A five-person elected School Committee and a Superintendent appointed by the School Committee administer local school affairs. Lexington public schools include six elementary schools, two middle schools, Lexington High School, and Minuteman Regional High School.    The five-member elected Planning Board is the steward of the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning By-law and Subdivsion and Development Regulations. The legislative function is performed by a representative Town Meeting comprised of roughly 200 residents who meet at least annually to appropriate funds, revise local bylaws, and make other decisions as needed.    The Cary Library Board of Trustees oversees library operations.   Numerous citizen volunteers are elected or appointed to a variety of commissions, boards, and committees.