Local Resources
There is a wealth of information on the Town website (www.lexingtonma.gov), and here are some links to Town resources you may find particularly useful.
About Lexington: www.lexingtonma.gov/853/About-the-Town-of-Lexington
For new residents: www.lexingtonma.gov/732/New-Resident-Information
Town newsletter: www.lexingtonma.gov/548/Town-Newsletter-News-Alerts-Emails
Lexington Town Meeting: www.lexingtonma.gov/565/Town-Meeting;
Community Center: www.lexingtonma.gov/community-center
Cary Library: www.carylibrary.org/
Elections and voting in Lexington (Potter Pond is in Precinct 3 and votes at the Community Center on Marrett Road): www.lexingtonma.gov/626/Elections-Voting
Tax rates: www.lexingtonma.gov/526/Tax-Rates
Town Assessor’s Database: gis.vgsi.com/lexingtonma
Environment Services (trash, composting, etc.): www.lexingtonma.gov/237/Environmental-Services
Lexpress transportation services: www.lexingtonma.gov/lexpress
Fun things to do in Lexington: www.lexingtonma.gov/511/Recreation-Community-Programs
Trails in Lexington: www.lexingtonma.gov/231/Trails
The Western Greenway: walthamlandtrust.org/the-western-greenway/
The Lexington List (Discussion Group): groups.io/g/lexington
Stay Informed (News & newsletter signups): www.lexingtonma.gov/708/Stay-Informed
Lexington is nationally known for its exceptional education system. The main school department website is at: www.lexingtonma.org
There are 11 public schools in Lexington. The three schools in the Potter Pond area are:
Elementary School: www.lexingtonma.org/bowman-elementary
Middle School: www.lexingtonma.org/clarke-middle
High School (townwide): www.lexingtonma.org/lhs
School Calendar: www.lexingtonma.org/calendar
Central Registration: sites.google.com/lexingtonma.org/lps-centralreg/our-schools
Transportation: sites.google.com/lexingtonma.org/lps-transportation/home
Other Local Schools:
Children’s Place (pre-school): www.lexingtonma.org/childrens-place
Montesorri School: www.lexmontessori.org
Special Needs: www.cotting.org
Career and technical high school: www.minuteman.org
Discover Lexington (Lexington Visitors Center): www.tourlexington.us
Lexington Chamber of Commerce: www.lexingtonchamber.org
Shop Lexington:
shoplexingtonfirst.com/business-directory
tourlexington.us/business-directory/by-alpha/all
US Post Office: There are two post offices near Potter Pond. One is in Lexington Center and the other is just over the town line in North Waltham. Tip: the post office in North Waltham has easier parking.
Lexington Post Office: tools.usps.com/find-location.htm?location=1434275
North Waltham Post Office: tools.usps.com/find-location.htm?location=1434345
Farmstands:
Wilson Farm: www.wilsonfarm.com/v2.0/home.php
Wagon Wheel: www.wagonwheelinc.com
Supermarkets:
Star Market: local.starmarket.com/ma/waltham/1070-lexington-st.html
Hannaford: www.hannaford.com/locations/waltham-hannaford-21075
Market Basket: www.shopmarketbasket.com/
Stop and Shop: stopandshop.com/
Pharmacies:
Theatre Pharmacy: dinnohealth.com/theatrepharmacy
CVS Lexington: www.cvs.com/store-locator/lexington-ma-pharmacies/1735-massachusetts-avenue-lexington-ma-02420/storeid=307;
CVS Waltham: www.cvs.com/store-locator/waltham-ma-pharmacies/800-lexington-st-waltham-ma-02452/storeid=291
Walgreens: www.walgreens.com/locator/walgreens-60+bedford+st-lexington-ma-02420/id=1863
Liquor Stores:
Dion’s: www.dionswine.com
Berman’s: www.bermansfinewines.com
MB Spirits @Market Basket:
www.shopmarketbasket.com/store-locations/waltham-massachusetts-mb-spirits