Fall weekend fun through October at Matlock Farm Matlock Farm of Lincoln, continually run by the Flint Family since the 17th century, will host fall weekend events with pumpkin-picking and other family-friendly activities starting on Saturday, Sept. 26 from noon–4 p.m. Visitors can enjoy socially distanced hay rides, farm-themed photo ops, crafts for sale, and…
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The story headlined “My Turn: On this WWII anniversary, remember Lincolnites who served” was mistakenly published on September 1 rather than September 2, the 75th anniversary of the signing of the surrender documents by Japan that ended World War II. The September 1 story headlined “Chamber orchestra offers “Music-Grams” gave the wrong date for the…
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Young promoted to fire chief Deputy Fire Chief Brian Young has been promoted to Lincoln Fire Chief, succeeding former fire chief Steve Carter, who resigned for health reasons last year. Young previously served as acting chief and interim deputy chief. In recent months, he has been a key part of the town’s public health team…
Chamber orchestra offers “Music-Grams”
Lyrica Boston, a chamber orchestra with several Lincoln residents, is offering “Music-Grams” of 30–60 minutes to bring live music to the doorsteps of Boston-area residents and organizations while still keeping everyone safe. “It’s really for people that could use a pick-me-up,” said violin/viola player Laura Bossert of Lincoln, noting that the group has performed on…
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Transfer station ends Monday hours At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the DPW temporarily added Monday service hours to the transfer station schedule in an effort to reduce crowding. This expanded service will end Monday, Aug. 31. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, the transfer station will return to its normal operating schedule of Wednesdays and…
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LFA event for new or soon-to-be parents The Lincoln Family Association invites new and expecting parents to a virtual meetup on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. Please RSVP to carolinemfiore@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link. How to vote in the upcoming primary There are three ways to vote in the September 1 primary: Vote by mail…
My Turn: Many thanks for the awning
By Christine Brandt St. Vincent de Paul Visitor Co-Chair The members of the St. Vincent de Paul Lincoln/Weston Food Pantry wish to acknowledge the generous donation of a handsome awning by Lincoln resident Chris Knollmeyer. Chris not only provided the awning, but also took care of its installation. Due to the pandemic, all of our…
Lincoln youths turn to summertime service
It’s summer, and teens and kids have time on their hands — and several of them in Lincoln are using their time for nonprofit and charity projects. Pushing against the tide of breast cancer Zoe Borden, a rising high school freshman, will be participating virtually in her third year of Against the Tide events on…
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L-S Mutual Aid Network webinar on Tuesday The Lincoln-Sudbury Mutual Aid Network, which helps facilitate community connections between neighbors to provide and receive support, will host a webinar on Tuesday, July 28 from 6–7 p.m. On the call, participants will talk about some of the work that’s been done, get to know each other, and…
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Educational grants available The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lincoln and Weston administers a grant from the Codman Trust to provide need-based scholarships to Lincoln residents. If you or somebody in your family is a student enrolled in any type of formal educational or skills training program and would like to apply, please send…