Martha Loomis Grabill, 96 (January 13) — a celebration of her life will be held at the First Parish in Lincoln in the spring. Click here for full obituary. Eleanor Jean (Fee) McKnight, 85 (January 9) — Children include Richard McKnight of Lincoln. Click here for full obituary. Karen A. Coye, 65 (January 7) — Naples,…
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Lincolnites pitching in to help victims of government shutdown
Many families in Lincoln are feeling the pinch of the ongoing government shutdown, but town-wide efforts are underway to try to help those who are being affected. The efforts arose as a result of a rapidly organized community meeting on January 14. At the meeting were representatives of the Lincoln Public Schools, the Council on…
New program aids Lincoln homeless and those at risk
Homelessness or near-homelessness here in Lincoln? It’s happening more and more often, so a new initiative will provide temporary housing and other help for families at risk. The Staying at Home in Lincoln project will allow Lincoln residents who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to stay in temporary emergency housing while social services staff…
Road work in Concord will affect Bypass Road
Starting later this month, drivers heading toward Concord Center from the Meriam’s Corner area will be detoured as the town of Concord performs roadway and drainage improvements along Cambridge Turnpike between Lexington Road and Route 2A. The work will necessitate intermittent and occasional full road closure during daytime work hours. When Cambridge Turnpike is closed,…
Letter to the editor: can ranked-choice voting strengthen our democracy?
To the editor: The midterm elections of 2018 have sparked new interest in a process of voting for candidates known as ranked-choice voting (RCV). An August 7 editorial in the Boston Globe asserts, “The Massachusetts legislature would be wise to adopt ranked-choice voting, coupled with a robust voter education campaign for statewide elections.” Massachusetts Secretary of…
New bike/pedestrian group seeks members
A new Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is being formed to advise the Board of Selectmen and other committees and boards on issues of cycling and pedestrian safety, and interested residents are invite to apply. The BPAC will pick up where the Cycling Safety Advisory Committee (CSAC) left off, working with town departments to study…
Strike up the band (Lincoln Through the Lens)
Lincoln School musicians directed by music teacher Karen Sheppard were one of seven schools, colleges, and local musicians who gave holiday performances at the Watertown Mall shortly before Christmas. Other schools were Boston University Academy, Perkins School for the Blind, St. Jude’s School, Belmont Hill School, and Watertown middle and high schools. It was the first…
South Lincoln efforts continue with workshop for businesses
As part of a larger effort to revitalize the Lincoln Station area, the town is sponsoring a free workshop for Lincoln’s storefront business owners titled “Retail Best Practices: The Power of Presentation” on Wednesday, Jan. 9 from 8–9:30 a.m. at the Rural Land Foundation office at Lincoln Station (145 Lincoln Rd., second floor). The session led by Christine…
Girl Scouts spearhead successful donation program for seniors
Thanks to a donation drive by the Lincoln Girl Scouts, 28 bags “full to the brim” with donated items will be distributed to needy seniors in Lincoln, said Council on Aging Director Carolyn Bottum. The Scouts teamed up with the Lincoln Council on Aging to host a holiday gift basket drive during the weeks before Thanksgiving…
Pierce House needs help with First Day 2019
Lincoln residents and their guests are invited to First Day 2019 on January 1, 2019 from 1–5 p.m. at the Pierce House—and organizers need help in making the annual event happen. The drop-in event celebration, which is a great way to meet neighbors and fellow Lincolnites, features food, desserts, refreshments, children’s activities, and music by the…