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LexCAN is a Lexington-local climate action and advocacy group. We work with partners and collaborators for meaningful change. Join our movement!

Lexington banned Natural Gas and Housing Boomed Anyway

Canary Media highlights Lexington as a town that continues building housing, including affordable units, even after adopting strict green building standards.

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Helping Residents Electrify Everything

LexCAN works closely with the Town of Lexington's sustainability team to create programs like Clean Heat Lexington.

Reducing Waste and Protecting Ecosystems

We work closely with many local partners like LexZeroWaste, Lexington Living Landscapes, and many more organizations for maximum impact.

Advocating for Policy Change

LexCAN has helped turn climate ideas into town bylaws, including the nation’s first gas-powered leaf blower ban and a fossil fuel ban in new home construction. Advocacy drives action.

Trusted by local climate leaders

Backed by Bill McKibben, Sen. Mike Barrett, Kerry Emanuel, and Maggie Peard.

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Coming Up

Lexington Farmer’s Market: Sustainability Day

September 29th 2026 | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Sponsored by Lexington Farmer’s Market, The Town of Lexington Office of Sustainability and Resilience, and LexCAN.

Sustainability Day is back at the Lexington Farmers Market, and there is something for the whole family. Come learn more about sustainable living and local food while you shop!

Sustainability Day will include:

– A native plant sale

– Advisors on solar and heat pumps

– Local organizations and Town departments

– Kids activities: Passport to a Healthy Planet, recycled art, and climate games

Including LexCAN, The Lexington Farmers Market will be hosting ten local sustainable organizations. Learn about Town and State programs for a green future, and chat with our farmers about their regenerative practices and the climate benefits of eating local. Stop by for activities, music, food, and fun for the whole family! As a bonus, bike or walk to the park for a truly climate friendly experience.

Upcoming Events
Order Plants for the 2026 Fall Plant Sale

Jul 26th @ All Day

NEEP Webinar: Tackling Energy Efficiency in Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing

Sep 15th @ 11:00 am

Eversource Lunch and Learn: Heat Pump 101

Sep 15th @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Climate Conversations

Shave the Peak with Green Energy Consumers Alliance

Peak days are expensive and dirty. On a few of the hottest and coldest days each year, electricity demand in New England surges. To meet that demand, the grid relies on some of its dirtiest and most expensive fossil fuel […]

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Install the New LexSortSmart App!

The Town of Lexington is pleased to announce LexSortSmart, a new mobile and web app for waste disposal and collection information. The tool allows residents to: Think of it as your one-stop shop for trash, recycling, and composting information in […]

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Article 31 Special Election Results: What They Mean

On June 16, the town voted on whether to uphold Article 31, an amendment that would allow the town to charge fees for trash past a certain threshold. Although 4,374 residents voted against the amendment and 2,977 voted for it, […]

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