Eighth-grade car wash on Saturday To benefit their upcoming graduation, the Lincoln School’s eighth-graders will host a car wash on Saturday, May 22 from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. at Town Hall (rain date: May 23). Since the class can’t have dances or bake sales, this is an important end-of-year activity for them. Click here to prepay…
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The Lincoln Chipmunk wants YOU!
The Lincoln Chipmunk — the town’s online showcase for creative writing, artwork, and photos — is preparing its next issue. Everyone with a Lincoln connection is warmly encouraged to submit their work for the next issue before the deadline of May 31, 2021. You can see previous issues at chipmunk.lincolnsquirrel.com. NEW: Send us your photo…
Jessica May is the new artistic director at the deCordova
Jessica May has been named to a newly created role as the new managing director of art and exhibitions and artistic director of deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. She succeeds John Ravenal, who had been executive director since 2015. The announcement was made last month by The Trustees of Reservations, which forged a partnership with…
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Holy Week at St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Church Palm Sunday (March 28) 8 a.m. — In-person Holy Eucharist (click here to register) 10 a.m. — Live-streamed Holy Eucharist 5 p.m. — Outdoor firepit service (click here to register) Maundy Thursday, April 1 7:30 p.m. — Live-streamed Holy Eucharist Good Friday, April 2 12 p.m. — Live-streamed Service…
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Emerson Hospital launches community needs survey Emerson Hospital is conducting a community health needs survey to get input from residents, health care providers, and social service workers in the cities and towns served by Emerson. Anyone who lives or works in the region can participate. Click here for more information and a link to the survey. Event…
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Library reopens by appointment The Lincoln Public Library is now open to the public by appointment. For appointments for adult services, call 781-259-8465 and press 3. For children’s services, press 4. The first hour of appointments on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays are reserved for patrons over 60 or with other high risk factors. Appointments will be for…
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New Parks & Rec Director among recent town additions Lincoln has a new Director of Parks and Recreation — Jessica Downing, who held the same position in Andover. She succeeds Dan Pereira, who became Assistant Town Administrator in last summer. Downing was in her Andover role for two years after being promoted from recreation coordinator…
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Interfaith Taizé service on Feb. 26 People of all faiths and people in search of faith are invited to join youth from St. Joseph’s/Julia’s Parish and the First Parish in Lincoln as they present a Taizé service on Friday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Taizé is a monastic community in Taizé, France with…
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Program offers film, panel, and group discussions on racism The Lincoln METCO Coordinating Committee and Sudbury Community for Racial and Social Justice is hosting a 90-minute feature documentary screening of “I’m Not Racist… Am I?” and other subsequent events. All those who live, work, attend school, or have a connection to Lincoln or Sudbury may watch…
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Winter Carnival features scavenger hunt, ice sculpture demonstration As part of Lincoln’s annual Winter Carnival, the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust/Rural Land Foundation (LLCT/RLF) invites the public to participate in two of its featured free events: From Saturday, Feb. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 28, the LLCT/RLF will host a Winter Animals Scavenger Hunt. Gear up and…