Rubber Biscuit Band sing-along fun Tuesday, April 16 from 10:30–11:30 a.m., Tarbell Room Come dance and sing-along with the Rubber Biscuit Band! Music for kids, but adults love it too. Luscious three-part harmonies played on miniature instruments with songs ranging from gospel to doo-wop and much more. All ages welcome. No registration necessary. Pokémon trading…
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Memorial for Connie Lewis on Saturday Friends and family of the late Constance Lewis are invited to a memorial gathering for her on Saturday, April 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Battle Road Farm meeting house. There will be music, sandwiches, and desserts. Click here for directions, including drop-off for those with mobility issues. Movie:…
Animal abuse/abandonment case under investigation
The Lincoln Police Department and the MSPCA Police Department are currently investigating a case of animal abuse and abandonment. On Monday, April 8, a resident was walking along Page Road in Lincoln when they spotted a small terrier/Chihuahua mix lying along the side of the roadway. The injured dog (a male) appeared to be approximately…
My Turn: Some ideas for improving town meeting procedures
By Ned Young It’s commendable that the Select Board will soon be initiating a collaborative process to improve our Town Meeting procedures. To help people start thinking about it, here are some ideas. I have no particular pride of authorship in the draft below and look forward to a robust collaborative effort on the part…
My Turn: Thank you for participating and voting at the Annual Town Meeting
By the Community Center Building Committee We thank each and every resident for participating in the development of plans for the Lincoln community center, for voting at the annual town meeting on March 23, 2024, and in the town election on March 25. It has been a long journey starting in 2010 through four previous…
Lincoln teen turns Girl Scout Gold into action
Lucy Dwyer, a senior at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, earned her Girl Scout Gold Award (Girl Scouting’s highest honor) for her work developing an age-appropriate curriculum on menstrual cycles and self-care for fourth-graders to prepare those who experience menstruation sooner than expected. Lucy was honored in March for her outstanding Gold Award project. She was…
Police log for March 25 – April 2, 2024
March 25 Lincoln Road (2:33 p.m.) — A caller reported finding a suspicious item on their property. South Great Road (2:52 p.m.) — An individual reported being the possible victim of identity theft. Wells Road (4:12 p.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding an ongoing issue. March 26 Baker Bridge Road (5:00 a.m.)…
My Turn: Submit comments to stop private jet expansion
By Alex Chatfield and Trisha O’Hagan Dear Lincoln residents, You no doubt have seen the “Stop Private Jet Expansion” yard signs throughout the town. We need everyone’s help now that the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) has been released by the developers. This is your opportunity to send a message to Governor Healey’s administration, through…
Lincoln resident dies in car crash
A Lincoln died and two other people were injured in a head-on collision on Route 117 near Sweet Bay Lane on Thursday morning. According to police, a Jeep Wrangler traveling westbound and a Chevy Silverado traveling eastbound collided in the eastbound lane at about 9:13 a.m. on April 4. The operator of the Jeep Wrangler,…
Corrections
In the calendar and the March 21 edition of “News acorns,” the registration link for “Three Unique Case Studies of Home Heating and Ventilation System Upgrades” on Monday, April 29 at 7 p.m. was incorrect. Those links have been corrected; click here to register. In bullet point #7 in the April 1 story headlined “My Turn: What happened…