With a heat wave in the forecast and temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s over the next few days, local officials are taking precautions to help Lexington residents avoid heat-related emergencies.

Town swimming facilities will be open extended hours through Friday, June 22. The town pool complex will be open from 12 to 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, Thursday, June 21 and Friday, June 22. The Old Reservoir will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on those same days.

Additionally, the Board of Health has issued a number of health precautions, including old standards

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