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The
Town of Lexington Ma is an affluent community that prides itself on the
beauty of town land, the safety of its residents and the excellence of
its public school system. The town has numerous parks, conservation lands,
museums and libraries that provide exceptional opportunities for recreational
and cultural activities.
The town's physical location, residents
feel, is ideal, allowing easy access to Boston, the Atlantic ocean, the
White Mountains and many important historical sites in the state. Lexington's
citizens are especially active in town affairs. The representative town
meeting is comprised of 199 members and over 50 standing committees ensure
that the desires of the community are heard and addressed.
Particular attention is given to
preserving the town's strong historical importance as the birthplace of
the American Revolution. The annual Patriot's Day celebration in April,
complete with a re-enactment of Paul Revere's ride and the battle with
the British, is one of the town's most popular events.
Lexington Mass is located in Eastern
Massachusetts, bordered by Lincoln on the southwest; Bedford on the northwest;
Burlington on the northeast; Woburn, Winchester, and Arlington on the east;
and Belmont and Waltham on the south. Lexington is 11 miles northwest of
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