Town Issues Health Alert, Launches Immigration Resource Page
Town officials issued a health alert on a cyclosporiasis outbreak while the Human Rights Commission launched a new immigration resource webpage, the two most consequential items from Town Hall on July 9-10.
TOWN HALL
The Town of Lexington issued a Cyclosporiasis Health Alert on July 9, flagging concerns about the parasitic illness that causes prolonged diarrhea. Massachusetts residents are also being urged statewide to watch for symptoms amid a broader outbreak, according to a report from Patch citing federal health officials (see below).
Separately, the Lexington Human Rights Commission announced it has compiled local immigration resources onto a new webpage, intended to help residents stay informed about immigration rights, protections, and travel considerations. The town's website also continues to promote several ongoing initiatives, including the LexSortSmart waste-sorting tool, a Select Board search for a volunteer to serve on the Trustees of Public Trusts, and the Lexington Affordable Housing Trust's Pilot Rental Assistance Program (Lex PRAP) for low- and moderate-income renters.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak: 7 Things To Know And What To Do In Massachusetts" — Patch reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed outbreak cases across 17 states, a story that dovetails with the town's own health alert issued the same day (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington).
"🌱 Patch AM: See what Lexington homes just sold for in your neighborhood" — Patch's morning roundup for Lexington highlights recent local home sales figures alongside calendar listings for The High Kings performance, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington).
"🌱 Patch AM: Quock Walker Day Community Celebration: Freedom Further Extended and 14 more events" — Patch's newsletter flags a slate of upcoming community events, including a celebration tied to Quock Walker Day, per Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington).
"Hungry Kids In MA May Not Be Getting Enough To Eat This Summer" — Patch reports that Feeding America estimates more than 177,000 Massachusetts children faced food insecurity, a statewide concern relevant to Lexington families, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/lexington).
COMING UP
The Conservation Commission holds a remote public hearing on July 14 regarding 231 Bedford St. and 58 Valleyfield St., alongside a remote Conservation Commission meeting and the Design Advisory Committee and Transportation Advisory Committee meetings that same day. The Planning Board meets remotely on July 15, and the Historical Commission holds remote legal-notice hearings that day for 7 Ames Ave. and 9-11 Cedar St. The Council on Aging lists a "Medication Safety" program on July 15, "Senior Bingo!" and "Coping With Change" on July 21, and an arthritis-focused exercise program on July 29.