Town seeks tax work-off program coordinator The town of Lincoln seeks qualified applicants for a stipend position of Work-Off Programs Coordinator. Under the direction of the Council on Aging director, this position will oversee implementation of the town’s Senior and Veterans’ Tax Work-Off Programs. Duties include assisting participants with applications and other forms, matching applicants and…
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Town Meeting 2019 roundup
Here are some of the measures approved by residents at the March 23 Annual Town Meeting. See previous stories for coverage of the votes on the leaf blower bylaw and the deCordova/Trustees of Reservations integration. Town budget Voters approved a FY 2020 budget of $41.55 million, a 10.3% increase from this year’s budget of $37.68…
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Gordon to speak on climate change action On Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m. in Bemis Hall, the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee will host Andrew Gordon, the legislative coordinator with grassroots climate movement 350 Mass, will give a talk on “Becoming an Effective Advocate on Climate Change and Environmental Justice.” Following a brief presentation, Gordon will…
Leaf blower restrictions narrowly approved at Town Meeting
A new bylaw restricting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in Lincoln was approved at Town Meeting by a leaf-thin six-vote margin after more than a dozen residents spoke passionately for and against the proposal. The new bylaw allows residents to use gas-powered leaf blowers only during the fall and spring cleanup seasons with some…
Letter to the editor: vote “no” on leaf blower question
(Editor’s note: this letter was sent by Byrnes Landscaping to their customers in Lincoln, and the Byrneses asked that it also be published as a letter to the editor.) To the editor: At the upcoming Lincoln Town Meeting, there is a proposed bylaw to limit/ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. We have compiled some…
Letter to the editor: pursue a zero-waste lifestyle
To the editor: It is an unfortunate reality that recycling is becoming harder to do, more expensive, and less effective. Plastic recycling for the most part has always been quite unsuccessful. Our oceans, rivers, food, and even our bodies are filling with plastics even though most of us have been optimistically washing and sorting our…
Letter to the editor: vote “yes” on leaf blower bylaw
To the editor: The leaf blower bylaw being proposed at Town Meeting by the Conservation Commission represents the culmination of six years of work involving research, education, events, and public forums. Its final form incorporates input from commercial landscapers and residents gathered during public meetings. It allows the use of gas-powered equipment in the fall…
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Gardening workshop at Farrington NatureLinc Farrington NatureLinc will host “Practical and Beautiful Herb Gardening” with Jenny Hauf of Muddy River Herbals on Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Click here for tickets. Other previously announced spring events at Farrington include the Galileo Star Party on April 13 and the fourth annual Fairy Festival on May 4….
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L-S Pops Concert on Thursday The L-S Music Department presents its annual Pops Concert on Thursday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the L-S auditorium. Performing groups include the orchestra, concert band, symphonic band, concert choir and more. The concert will feature the combined music ensembles performing “The Circle of Life” under the direction of…
Letter to the editor: concerns about leaf blower proposal
To the editor: I offer three of my own concerns about the leaf blower bylaw proposal for your consideration. If you share my concerns, I hope you will vote against this bylaw, regardless of its form or substance, at the Town Meeting. This will cost you money. By definition, this will limit the pool of…