Heather Ammen, a practitioner of western and Asian medicine as well as a painter, potter, fiber artist and seamstress, died of cancer on June 17 at age 57. Asked what she wanted in her obituary, she said, “Be authentic in your life, and if you don’t know what that means, check out YouTube. In lieu…
The Lincoln Chipmunk is here!
Dear Lincoln Squirrel readers, After an lengthy gestation period due to unexpected software complications, I’m happy to announce the birth of the Lincoln Chipmunk — the direct offspring of the Lincoln Review: chipmunk.lincolnsquirrel.com Along the top of the screen, you’ll see links to pages that give a bit of history and guidelines on submitting your…
Police log for July 9–15, 2020
July 9 Cambridge Turnpike westbound (2:37 a.m.) — Caller reported a crash west of Route 128. Area checked; no crash found. July 10 Hanscom Drive Two-car crash at Old Bedford Road, no injuries 2 car motor vehicle crash, no injuries. One vehicle was towed from the scene. Sandy Pond Road (6:27 p.m.) — Caller reported…
Ribbon-cutting marks completion of Oriole Landing
Lincoln leaders, neighbors, and potential tenants of Oriole Landing gathered on July 16 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Lincoln’s new mixed-income housing project. Andrew Consigli, managing partner at Civico Development, thanked the town and Lincoln’s leadership and administrative staff for the support and guidance provided over the course of the two-and-a-half-year project, which won approval…
Mass Audubon offers virtual summer camps
With many outdoor camp experiences for children shuttered or limited due to the pandemic, Mass Audubon is offering virtual camps for K-2 and 3-5 age groups beginning Monday, July 20 and running through late August. Campers will get to know one another and make friends through live virtual meetings. The one-week classes will include discussion…
Police log for July 2–8, 2020
July 2 Reports of wires and/or branches down starting at 8:39 p.m. on Hilliard Road, Bedford Road, Trapelo Road, Winter Street (two), Conant Road, Old County Road (two), and Silver Hill Road. After the storm, the DPW, Eversource, and tree crews responded, and DPW assisted with reopening roads. Trapelo Road (8:11 a.m.) — Caller reported…
News acorns
L-S Environmental Club offers webinars The L-S Environmental Club has organized a summer environmental webinar series on Thursdays, July 16 to August 13 at 7:30 p.m. Click here for a bios of speakers (including Lincoln resident Alex Chatfield, the climate justice ministry coordinator at St. Anne’s in the Fields Church) and click here to register for any or all sessions….
Obituaries
My Turn: The Food Project needs your help
By Peter von Mertens The Food Project, which farms 31 acres of Lincoln conservation land, is hard-pressed during this Covid crisis to carry out their mission. Normally teams of volunteers from corporations, law firms, banks, schools, and other nonprofits would be planting and weeding the carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, and other crops. During the summer months,…
My Turn: School district race, equity, and inclusion work
By Becky McFall Dear Lincoln community, Following George Floyd’s murder, you received messages from Lincoln METCO Director Marika Hamilton, me, and recently a statement from the School Committee expressing a commitment to focusing on race, inclusion, equity, and diversity in all aspects of our schools. The School Committee and administration have received messages from many…