Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, Massachusetts

Human Resources

Employment with the Town

Budget

Frequently Asked Questions

Citizens' Academy


Special Events:
  Guidelines
  Permit Application

Information for
Patriots' Day Vendors


Meeting Room Reservations

Call Cathy Severance:
781-862-0500 x275

for rooms in:
  Town Office Building
  Cary Memorial Building
  Public Services Building
    (Note: For Training Room,
     contact Public Facilities)


Contact Cary Library for meeting rooms at the Library.

To rent  Battin Hall Auditorium in the Cary Memorial Building, contact Public Facilities.



Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements - Town of Lexington Public Notice

The Town of Lexington advises applicants, participants, and the public that it does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs, services and activities. Inquiries and complaints should be directed to:  

Linda Crew Vine, Deputy Town Manager
ADA Coordinator
Town Hall
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, Ma.02420
lvine@lexingtonma.gov

Town Manager's Office

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

General Information Line:  781-862-0500 x275

E-mail: townmanager@lexingtonma.gov

FAX:  781-861-2921

Directory:

 

  Town Manager Carl F. Valente x275  
  Deputy Town Manager Linda Crew Vine x243 email
  Assistant to Town Manager  Candy McLaughlin x244 email
  Human Resources Director Denise Casey x261  
  Office Manager/Events Coord. Cathy Severance x275 email
  Benefits Coordinator Claudia Sheffield x276  
  Human Resources Assistant Brian Higgins x288  
  Management Analyst Michelle Stevens x209  

 


Description of Services: 

The Town Manager's authority and responsibilities are established in the Selectmen-Town Manager Act of 1968 (1.5Mb file).

The Town Manager is appointed by the Board of Selectmen to:

  • oversee the daily operations of the Town,
  • advise and administer the policies and procedures of the Board, and
  • enforce Town by-laws and actions passed at Town Meeting.

The Town Manager submits to the Board of Selectmen:

  • a proposed annual budget that includes revenue, expenditure, and tax rate projections for the upcoming fiscal year, and
  • a Capital Budget and a five-year Capital Improvement Program.

The Finance Department has primary staff responsibility for budget preparation. The Town Manager's staff provide budget support and prepare presentations for Town Meeting. 

The Town Manager and staff provide:

  • oversight for all general government departments,
  • town-wide staff training and professional development,
  • special projects and website management,
  • implementation for all decisions of Board of Selectmen and votes of Town Meeting,
  • support to various Town committees, and
  • information, materials, and technical assistance to the public.

The Town Manager:

  • appoints new employees,
  • determines employee compensation, and
  • negotiates all contracts with the Town's unions and associations.   
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