EMail
Discussion Lists about Lexington, MA
Harry Forsdick
April 30, 2011
There are several
email discussion lists about issues related to people living in Lexington,
Massachusetts. This table describes those lists and shows how
to view or join them.
Please send suggested additions to: harry@forsdick.com
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List Name |
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Acceptable Use Policy |
View Messages |
How to Join |
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Lexington List |
General discussions about issues facing residents of Lexington, MA. No discussion of Politics and/or Religion. Open to Lexington residents and residents of nearby towns who have information to share with Lexington residents. |
Pretty Tame |
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Lexington Politics/Religion |
Discussions about Politics and/or Religion relating to the town of Lexington, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the United States, or the World. No complaining about what is said or whining for apologies. Just say what you have to say in a civil manner. Open to Lexington residents only. |
Hot and Heavy |
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ |
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Bike Lexington |
Managed and monitored by the Friends of Lexington Bikeways and the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee, this list is for bicycle enthusiasts and advocates to discuss and debate issues related to bicycling in and around Lexington, Massachusetts; to share ideas and solutions; to share information about trail and greenway issues of common concern or interest; to post news about success stories in other communities; and to announce events that might be of interest to bicyclists and other outdoors-minded people. |
Special Interest |
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Lexington Books |
Recommendations and discussions about books and reading |
Special Interest |
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Lexington Gardening |
A site for local lawn and gardening help,
ideas, information and equipment-lending for residents and close neighbors of
Lexington, Massachusetts. |
Special Interest |
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Lexington Internet |
Discussions about the Internet in Lexington, as well as other matters related to computers and communication. |
Special Interest |
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Lexington High Definition Television |
Discussions about HDTV in Lexington, including signals (air, cable), programming (or lack there of), etc. |
Special Interest |
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Lexington Travel |
Discussions about travel adventures by people living in and around Lexington |
Special Interest |
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visit http://groups.google.com/group/lex-travel and click on the "Join" link. |
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Town of Lexington Mailing Lists |
You can sign up for a number of email lists managed by the Town. Lists include Bill Notices & Reminders, Board of Selectmen Meeting Agenda, Election Reminders & Results, Library Book News, Recreation Program & Facility Information, Recycling, Trash & Hazardous Waste, Seasonal Health & Safety Information, Senior Center Newsletter, Street Closings, Town Celebrations & Tourism Events, Town Meeting |
Just the facts |
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Signup at http://www.egovlink.com/lexington/subscriptions/subscribe.asp. You must register on the Town Website to get these messages |
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Lexington Town Meeting Members Association |
Discussions about issues facing Lexington Town Meeting. |
Civil to Hot and Heavy |
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can only be on this list if you are a Town Meeting Member. You can read
messages sent to this group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group |
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Lexington Five and Under Network (LexFUN) |
LexFUN!, Lexington's Five and Under Network, offers social, educational, and recreational opportunities to families with young children [birth through age five]. |
Parents |
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ |
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Lexington Parents |
The Lexington Parents group (formerly Lexington Center for Parents and Youth) was started by a group of parents in Lexington to bring together programs, events, and forums to facilitate communication around the issues we face as parents of school-aged children. |
Parents |
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Lexington Schools |
There are many lists managed on the school listserv, including PTA/PSTA lists for each of the schools. |
Parents / Students |
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Lexington Computer and Technology Group |
To help coordinate the meetings of this group that is hosted at the Lexington Seniors Center and to provide a place to share information. |
Learning |
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Lexington Boomers Club
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Social club for the Lexington 40-65 crowd (individuals, couples, friends) with interest groups that may include: film, wine/beer tasting, gourmet food, theatre, books, cycling, tennis, hiking, politics, etc.
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Social, Learning |
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Lexington Newcomer's Club |
The Lexington Newcomers' Club is open to anyone who has moved to Lexington, Massachusetts in the last 3 years. The club is a multi-cultural, social organization of Lexington residents, and has a wide array of activities such as book groups, dinners groups, historical tours, game nights, charitable projects, activities for families with tiny tots, older kids, events for adults, and much more. |
Tame |
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If you are a member of LNC, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LNC_MA and request to join |
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Lexington Green |
A place for Lexington residents who have an interest in working for a healthy environment to discuss and share information, ideas, projects, plans, hopes, and dreams. |
Green |
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Friends of Arlington's Great Meadow |
An discussion list of issues related to Arlington's Great Meadow, much of which (if not all) is in Lexington. |
Green |
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Freecycle_Lexington |
The Lexington, Massachusetts Freecycle Network is open to all who want to "recycle" that special something rather than throw it away. This list is not restricted to Lexington residents. |
Green to Frugal |
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The Arlington List |
A list similar to the Lexington List about issues facing Arlington residents. This list was the inspiration for the Lexington list |
Like drinking from a firehose :-) |
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Craig's List Boston |
A bulletin board of things relevant to the Boston area |
Eclectic |
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Not an discussion list, but rather a bulletin board |