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News from October 2023

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City awarded $1.8 million to expand recycling program

By Metro Lex News Report | Oct 7, 2023

Lexington has been awarded a $1.8 million Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant to expand its recycling program, growing the list of acceptable plastics to include yogurt containers, butter tubs and other similar plastics.

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National Faith and Blue Weekend

By Metro Lex News Report | Oct 6, 2023

The Lexington Police Department is partnering with Immanuel Baptist Church and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass to participate in the National Faith and Blue Weekend by hosting an event on October 8, 2023.

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Tree Week kicks off Friday with planting event

By Metro Lex News Report | Oct 5, 2023

Lexington, get ready to celebrate trees!

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Mayor plans expanded Expungement Conference, Clinic

By Metro Lex News Report | Oct 3, 2023

Mayor Linda Gorton was joined by community partners today to announce an expanded “Clean Slate Lexington” expungement clinic and conference designed for businesses and residents.

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One lane of Manchester Street closing for trail work

By Metro Lex News Report | Oct 2, 2023

One lane of Manchester Street will closed from the railroad tracks to Oliver Lewis Way beginning Monday, Oct. 9.

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City grants aim to revitalize downtown business district

By Metro Lex News | Oct 1, 2023

The City’s Small Business Property Incentive Grant Program aims to “encourage a vibrant downtown and support our business community,” according to Mayor Alex Carter. Participation in the inaugural round of this grant, which partnered with brick-and-mortar establishments within the Downtown Business District to help fund revitalization projects, exceeded expectations.