Wednesday, June 24, 2020

LexReopen




Town Facilities and Services
Our Return to Work Task Force has developed a plan for the safe re-entry of Town staff, and the public, into Lexington’s public buildings.

The Task Force’s plan incorporates the input of staff representatives from each of our public buildings, local public health officials, and our Department of Public Facilities. It also incorporates State safety standards and is in accordance with the Governor’s four-phase ‘Reopening Massachusetts’ plan.
The plan outlines the Town’s minimum standards for safety and hygiene, and serves as a guiding document for specific departments to begin their reopening processes. To meet the unique needs of their visitors, individual departments, such as the Library and Recreation Departments, will develop specific plans for reopening their facilities, reflecting the standards of the Town’s overarching plan.


Recreation
  • All tennis and pickleball courts are now open to the public, and the online reservation system is now up. Guidelines will be in place for how the public can use these facilities once they open. If you still need to purchase your tennis/pickleball membership for the season, you may do so online.   
  • Unfortunately, the Town Pool and Old Res will not be open this summer. Registration for a new set of summer programs is now available, including day camps, therapeutic recreation, virtual options, and more!
  • A limited number of athletic fields will be opening for permitted use in the coming weeks!  The Recreation and Community Programs Department is working with DPW to prioritize and prepare the most requested fields to ensure fields are ready for use. 
    • Lincoln Park is anticipated to open the week of June 22, with the natural grass fields at the Center Recreation Complex to follow during the week of June 29. 
Visit the Recreation Department's web page for more detailed information, and the guidelines that must be followed.

Cary Library
Staff have returned to the Library to process the backlog of new and returned materials and patron holds.
Cary Library is preparing for curbside pick-up to begin on Tuesday, June 30.

Future Phases
Subsequent phases will include precautions, such as meetings with Town staff by appointment, curbside service, reduced building hours, and limited access to certain functions of the building. Everyone will be required to wear a face covering (unless otherwise exempted by the Governor’s order), and will need to be logged in, once the public is allowed back in Town buildings.
The determination of moving to future phases will depend on public health metrics trending in a positive direction.
**Plans for opening our facilities will always be in accordance with what the State allows, but in some cases we may need wait longer to safely open them.


See the list of businesses now open. Please call individual business for specific information.



Monday, June 8, 2020

Top Reasons to Own A Lexington, MA Home

Lexington MA Homeownership
Have you been putting off your goal of homeownership in Lexington, MA because of these uncertain times? Now is the time to act! Sales are picking up and mortgage rates are near historic lows. Plus, there are so many perks to homeownership that you can start enjoying right away.

Financial perks include net worth and financial security. Net worth of homeowners has increased 15 percent since 2013, while net worth of renters has decreased 9 percent. Financial security comes from having equity, value appreciation, and predictable monthly mortgage payments.

Non-financial perks include pride of ownership, increased civic engagement and community involvement, privacy, increased comfort, personal expression to do what you want with the space, the feeling of accomplishment, increased feeling of safety, and ability to put family needs first.

When you’re ready to buy, sell or both in the Lexington MA real estate market this summer, give me a call, your Lexington MA real estate agent! I am here to help!

Theresa D'Antuono