(Editor’s note: This article was updated on March 27 to reflect several corrections.) Lincoln’s Annual Town Meeting on March 25 sailed along with little discussion and quick approvals of dozens of warrant articles — until the very last one. Article 31 asked voters to approve a petition to the state legislature to change the Housing…
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My Turn: In support of DeLisi and Levinson for Planning Board
The town of Lincoln is facing significant decisions that will impact its future, among them: responding to the Massachusetts Housing Choice Act, supporting the commercial success of our Mall area, and responding to the possible expansion of Hanscom Field. To ensure that the town can respond successfully to these issues, Lynn DeLisi and Mark Levinson…
My Turn: Levinson seeks election to Planning Board
(Editor’s note: Levinson is one of three candidates running for two seats on the Planning Board along with Craig Nicholson and incumbent Lyn DeLisi. Incumbent Bob Domnitz filed papers to run for another term but recently withdrew his name and endorsed Levinson.) By Mark Levinson I am pleased to announce my candidacy for one of…
Upcoming town election has crowded ballot in two races
(Editor’s note: This list was updated on March 10, 2023.) The nomination papers are in, and two of the races — School Committee and Planning Board — each have four candidates running for two seats. On the School Committee slate, incumbent Tara Mitchell is stepping down and Adam Hogue is running for reelection, but newcomers…
Deadlines coming up to file for local election, citizen’s petitions
Residents interested in running for local office in the March 29 town election are now free to pull nomination papers, and the deadline for doing so is Wednesday, Feb. 1. The deadline to file those papers with the requisite 33 resident signatures is Friday, Feb. 3. Citizens’ petitions for the Annual Town Meeting two days…
Proposed zoning changes will come up for votes in March
Lincolnites will have a chance to vote on two bylaw changes — one to South Lincoln commercial zoning and the other to accessory apartment rules — at the annual Town Meeting in March. The Planning Board presented the proposals on the second night of Lincoln’s State of the Town meeting on November 15. Surveys have…
My Turn: Fight more development by electing Flint to Planning Board
To all concerned Lincolnites: It’s been two years since we voted together to elect Bob Domnitz to the Planning Board, something we should all be proud of. He’s doing a great job, the best he can given the circumstances. The problem is that there’s still a majority among the five Planning Board members who…
Board tackles vacancies and staff positions, postpones Town Meeting
The Board of Selectmen appointed several residents to fill vacancies on boards and in the Planning Department and also voted to postpone the Annual Town Meeting normally held in March. Paula Vaughn-MacKenzie is the new Director of Planning and Land Use. She has been the acting director since the leave and then departure of Jennifer…
Septic treatment becoming an issue for mall and South Lincoln
(Editor’s note: this article was updated on October 13.) To remain economically viable, the Mall at Lincoln Station needs an upgrade to the septic treatment facility for the entire area, according to the Rural Land Foundation, which owns the mall. Last winter, officials proposed rezoning parts of South Lincoln to create more incentives for businesses…
Planning Board candidates reflect on election result
The candidates in the hard-fought Planning Board race had gracious words for each other and said the election was a good experience for the town, even though it became contentious at times. “I’d like to congratulate Lynn [DeLisi] and Rick [Rundell] for a good campaign that stuck to the issues,” said Bob Domnitz, who will…