It’s a go for Annual Town Meeting on June 13 — but (happily for some, perhaps) it will be a lot shorter than usual. The meeting has been stripped down to 22 warrant articles, with 19 of them voted on as a bloc on the consent calendar. Residents will be asked to vote on only…
Lincoln physical therapist transferred to the front line
Lincoln resident Heather Broglio, who’s a physical therapist in ordinary times, has been pinch-hitting in a new capacity during the Covid-19 crisis. “I am usually a outpatient physical therapist that works at [Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital’s] Lexington and Chestnut Hill sites but, when the epidemic started and our caseloads were cut drastically, the hospital took…
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Bella Wong of L-S agrees to contract extension The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School Committee has announced that it has finalized a three-year contract extension with Superintendent/Principal Bella Wong. “We appreciate Ms. Wong’s work and dedication over the past seven years and are thankful to have her experience and leadership as we navigate the challenges caused by…
Police log for May 11–17, 2020
May 11 Tower Road (10:21 a.m.) — Resident reported receiving a suspicious text message from a bank looking to verify their Social Security number. There’s been no financial loss, a fraud alert and credit check/monitoring was suggested Beaver Pond Road (11:31 a.m.) — Caller reported an animal was injured in the area. Officer located and…
Letter to the editor: Any day is a good day for a parade
(Editor’s note: scroll down to see photos from the parade.) To the editor: There’s something about a parade on a beautiful day that brings joy to everyone along its path. It doesn’t have to be a holiday; it just has to be a time set aside. And once the parade participants gather, the excitement and…
Letter to the editor: Farrington Nature Linc land closed except by appointment
Dear Lincoln neighbors, We understand that during these stressful times, access to green spaces is more important than ever. In the past few months, we’ve noticed an increasing number of neighbors using our private property for their walks, hikes, and runs as other town and state properties have closed. Although we are always happy to…
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DeCordova set to reopen this week The deCordova Sculpture Park (though not the indoor museum) expects to open on Tuesday, May 19, but visitors must reserve a parking permit for a specific time slot in advance, even if they arrive on foot or by bike. The Trustees of Reservations is opening two other properties (Naumkeag…
Clarification
School Building Committee member Peter Sugar has requested a clarification to his remarks in the May 14 article headlined “SBC to make reduced request for school items at June Town Meeting.” At the SBC meeting, he was expressing the sentiment that the committee should assure the inclusion of the previously trimmed items by electing to…
The Chipmunk is coming, the Chipmunk is coming!
Dear Lincoln Squirrel readers, The long-awaited Lincoln Chipmunk is finally in sight after some software and Covid-related delays. We’re shooting for Monday, June 1 as the launch date. Many thanks to people who submitted materials over the past few months. Meanwhile, if you’d still like to submit something for the inaugural issue (or you’ve already…
Deadline is Friday to apply for agricultural water rates
The deadline for applying for agricultural water rates is Friday, May 15, but many eligible customers in town still haven’t applied.Under a new Water Commission policy, Lincoln farming and agricultural operations are eligible for Tier 1 water rates of $6.52 per 1,000 gallons of water, but they must apply to the commission in order to…