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Good morning Lexington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how much Lexington homes just sold for on your street.
  • Which global sounds are coming to Follen Church on September 12?
  • Grace Chapel's Lexington offices get a major upgrade for staff

Also on today's calendar: Try a Free Music Class—September 8-12 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower or two; not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Real Estate Listings Week of September 4, 2026 (lexobserver.org) — Recent home sales across Lexington, including Munroe Road, Grove Street, Spring Street, and Meriam Street, show prices ranging from $750,000 to over $3.9 million. If you're watching the market, these closings from mid-to-late August highlight how competitive Lexington's neighborhoods remain for both individual buyers and investment LLCs.
   

• Mass. Chamber Music Group Launches Second Season on September 12 (mirrorspectator.com) — Lexington music lovers can catch Massachusetts Chamber Music Artists' new season opener, "Crossroads," at Follen Church on Saturday, September 12, at 7 p.m. The program at 755 Massachusetts Ave. in Lexington blends Armenian, Argentine, and German works, from Gayane Chebotaryan's Piano Trio to Piazzolla's tango-infused Four Seasons and Brahms's sweeping Piano Trio No. 1. It's a chance to hear world-spanning chamber music close to home.
   

• Maugel DeStefano Completes 10,000sf Office Renovation for Grace Chapel (high-profile.com) — Grace Chapel's administrative offices at 2 Militia Drive in Lexington have just undergone a 10,000-square-foot renovation aimed at improving collaboration, efficiency, and room for future growth. Maugel DeStefano Architects reconfigured the space to add offices, conference rooms, and a staff breakroom while upgrading the roof system. Church leaders say the project stayed on budget and timeline and strengthens day-to-day operations for the congregation's staff.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Waltham

  • Arlington man sentenced in Hyannis No Kings rally assault (wickedlocal.com)
  • THE ART OF ADVENTURE Documentary to Open in US Theaters This Fall (broadwayworld.com)
  • Update: Too Close To Call As Brownsberger Carves Out 61 Vote Advantage Over Lander In State Senate Race (belmontonian.com)

Burlington

  • Governor's Council incumbents sweep primary challenges (wbur.org)

Medford

  • Road Closures Planned For 2026 Run Medford Event (patch.com)

Ok Lexington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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