Mary O’Brien Former nurse’s aide and principal’s assistant at the Lincoln School. Click here for full obituary. Paola Rossoni Former researcher in pathological anatomy and histology. Click here for full obituary. …
Letter to the editor: new voting processes being mulled statewide
To the editor: 2020 stands to be the most important election year in our lifetimes. The news media, television, and Internet are full of policy and advocacy differences, occasionally extreme and inaccurate. Opinions and expectations of Lincoln voters also vary widely. Lincoln voters highly value having their ballots counted and believe that this civic duty…
Town Meeting plans announced
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…
News acorns
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…
News acorns
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…