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Legal notice: Historic District Commission – Nov. 10 hearing (32 Lincoln)

LEGAL NOTICE — HISTORICAL COMMISSION

The Lincoln Historic District Commission will hold a virtual online public hearing on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. to consider an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for Buckner Creel of 32 Lincoln Road to install an HVAC system, including exterior condenser units and associated piping. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should be present at the designated time and place.

The agenda with the Zoom information will be posted to the Town website at www.lincolntown.org/141/Historical-Commission-Historic-District- at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.

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Legal notice: Historic District Commission – Nov. 10 hearing (45 Farrar)

LEGAL NOTICE — HISTORICAL COMMISSION

The Lincoln Historical Commission will hold a virtual online public hearing on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. to consider an Application to Determine the Significance of an Existing Building or Structure for Alice McGrath, 45 Farrar Road, M/P 174-15-0. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should be present at the designated time and place.

The agenda with the Zoom information will be posted to the Town website at https://www.lincolntown.org/141/Historical-Commission-Historic-District- at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.

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Meeting ID: 983 9661 4379
Password: 167620

Note that legal notices often must be posted twice by law. For previous legal notices and details on how to submit a legal notice to the Lincoln Squirrel, click here.

Legal notice: Historic District Commission – Nov. 10 hearing (68 Baker Bridge)

LEGAL NOTICE — HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

The Lincoln Historic District Commission will hold a virtual online public hearing on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. to consider an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for 68 Baker Bridge Road – Gropius House to repair the roof. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should be present at the designated time and place.

The agenda with the Zoom information will be posted to the Town website at https://www.lincolntown.org/141/Historical-Commission-Historic-District- at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.

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Meeting ID: 983 9661 4379
Password: 167620

Note that legal notices often must be posted twice by law. For previous legal notices and details on how to submit a legal notice to the Lincoln Squirrel, click here.

Legal notice: Historic District Commission – Nov. 10 hearing (2 Bedford)

LEGAL NOTICE — HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

The Lincoln Historic District Commission will hold a virtual online public hearing on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. to consider an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for 2 Bedford Road to replace the existing fence. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should be present at the designated time and place.

The agenda with the Zoom information will be posted to the Town website at https://www.lincolntown.org/141/Historical-Commission-Historic-District- at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 983 9661 4379
Password: 167620

Note that legal notices often must be posted twice by law. For previous legal notices and details on how to submit a legal notice to the Lincoln Squirrel, click here.

Legal notice: Historic District Commission – Nov. 10 hearing (3 Bedford)

LEGAL NOTICE — HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

The Lincoln Historic District Commission will hold a virtual online public hearing on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. to consider an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for 3 Bedford Road, Lincoln Public Library to display a temporary public art nighttime video projection, featuring a flowers and portraits of Lincoln residents on the exterior of the building. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should be present at the designated time and place.

The agenda with the Zoom information will be posted to the Town website at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 983 9661 4379
Password: 167620

Note that legal notices often must be posted twice by law. For previous legal notices and details on how to submit a legal notice to the Lincoln Squirrel, click here.

Legal notice: Conservation Commission public hearing (89 Lexington)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING — CONSERVATION COMMISSION

The Lincoln Conservation Commission (LCC) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:05PM in accordance with the MA Wetlands Protection Act and the Town of Lincoln Wetlands Protection Bylaw. This is in response to the duly filed Abbreviated Notice of Intent by Zoltan Juhasz for the construction of a single family house within the 100-ft Buffer Zone at 89 Lexington Road (Parcel 133-52-0). Information on how to log onto the virtual public meeting will be included in the LCC Agenda posted on the town’s website at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. More information can be reviewed here.

Note that legal notices often must be posted twice by law. For previous legal notices and details on how to submit a legal notice to the Lincoln Squirrel, click here.

Legal notice: Historic District Commission – Nov. 10 hearing (14 Bedford)

LEGAL NOTICE — HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

The Lincoln Historic District Commission will hold a virtual online public hearing on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. to consider an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for 14 Bedford Road, First Parish, to renovate the Parish House/Stone Church. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should be present at the designated time and place.

The agenda with the Zoom information will be posted to the Town website at https://www.lincolntown.org/141/Historical-Commission-Historic-District- at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 983 9661 4379
Password: 167620

Note that legal notices often must be posted twice by law. For previous legal notices and details on how to submit a legal notice to the Lincoln Squirrel, click here.

Police log for Oct. 7–14, 2026

October 7

Old Sudbury Road (7:34 a.m.) — Several calls were received for malfunctioning railroad gates. Officers responded as well as Keolis.

Tower Road (8:04 a.m.) — Traffic was rerouted due to milling operations in Weston.

October 8

Trapelo Road (11:54 a.m.) — An officer spoke to a person about a possible email-related scam.

Hanscom Drive (12:06 p.m.) — A person spoke with an officer about possible harassment.

Minuteman Visitor Center parking lot (1:44 p.m.) — An officer and National Park ranger assisted with a disabled motor vehicle.

Tower Road (6:56 p.m.) — A person spoke with an officer about a possible theft from their property.

October 9

Harvest Circle (3:20 a.m.) — An officer conducted a well-being check.

Codman Community Farms (7:53 a.m.) — A caller reported that a pig was wandering the area after escaping from its enclosure. Codman Farm staff were advised. There were no further sightings.

October 10

Lincoln Public Library (9:37 a.m.) — Staff from the library reported a broken window pane. An officer responded to document the incident.

North Great Road (1:48 p.m.) — An officer spoke with a person about an incident with a delivery driver.

Old Bedford Road (4:52 p.m.) — A caller reported an odor of natural gas in the area. An officer confirmed the odor but stated it was the typical odor emanating from the pipeline.

Deerhaven Road (5:48 p.m.) — Officers spoke with a person about possible vandalism/damage to a residence.

October 11

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:29 a.m.) — An officer performed a traffic stop on a speeding motor vehicle and subsequently arrested the operator, Aarohi Goel, 24 of Carlisle, for operating under the influence of alcohol.

October 12

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (9:06 a.m.) — Police and fire units assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash.

Bedford Road (5:49 p.m.) — An officer performed a courtesy transport.

October 13

North Great Road (7:27 a.m.) — Police and fire units responded to the area for a two-vehicle rear-end collision. There were no reported injuries. One of the vehicles had to be towed from the scene and the driver at fault was issued a citation for failure to yield.

Lincoln Road (9:32 a.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Lincoln Road and South Great Road. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. The driver at fault was cited for failure to yield

Lincoln Road (2:35 p.m.) — A motorist reported seeing a vehicle running unoccupied off the roadway. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

Silver Birch Lane (9:12 p.m.) — A caller reported their neighbor’s dog was barking. An office responded and was advised by the dog owner that the dog would be brought inside for the evening.

October 14

South Great Road (8:13 a.m.) — A single-vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of Lincoln Road and South Great Road. There were no reported injuries and the vehicle was driven from the scene. The operator was cited for failing to yield.

Cambridge Turnpike Westbound (10:09 a.m.) — A caller reported the lights at Route 126 and Route 2 were out. Concord Police, Massachusetts State Police, and Mass Highway were notified.

Bedford Road (10:37 a.m.) — A caller reported the traffic lights were malfunctioning at the intersection of Bedford Road and Route 2. An officer checked the area and the lights were functioning properly.

Hanscom Drive (2:47 p.m.) — Hanscom Air Force Base Security Forces called to report a person with an active arrest warrant. An officer responded and took into custody Brian Jones-Washburn, 33, of Billerica. He was booked and later released.

Birchwood Lane (3:20 p.m.) — A caller reported that their dog had ran away. The dog was located a short time later.

Virginia Road (6:16 p.m.) — An officer conducted a well-being check on a person. Contact was made and family members were notified.

Walden Street, Concord (8:35 p.m.) — Officers assisted the Massachusetts State Police with an emergency road closure.

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Vegan potluck with CFREE

Celebrate the season with CFREE at a plant-based potluck on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 6:00-8:00pm in Bemis Hall. Bring your favorite vegan dish to share. Please label all allergens. RSVP to LincolnGreenCoach@gmail.com.

Children’s book sale in November

Join the Friends of the Lincoln Library in the library gallery for a three-day children’s book sale in November in time for holiday shopping for young readers (dates below). Pay by cash, check, or Venmo. To donate children’s books in nearly new condition, email friendslincolnlibrary@gmail.com for pickup. Sale dates:

  • Friday, Nov. 13 from 1:00-4:00pm
  • Saturday, Nov. 14 10:00am–noon
  • Sunday, Nov. 15 from 1:00-4:00pm

Lincoln Arts Show coming up

The annual Lincoln Arts Show will take place on Friday to Sunday, Nov. 13-15, from noon–5:00pm at the Pierce House. This popular community exhibition displays works by local artists, artisans, and crafters of all ages. There will be an artists’ reception on Friday, Nov. 13 from 5:00–7:00pm.

See the stars at Farrington

Farrington Nature Linc will host a Star Party with the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 5:00-7:00pm. Volunteer astronomers will bring telescopes and binoculars to guide viewings of Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, and other deep-sky objects. A Nature Linc educator will be on hand to answer questions about the night sky, and there will be a campfire and s’mores for all at the end of the event. Reservations required (suggested donation: $10 per ticket).

Harry Hoover

Event to remember Harry Hoover

The Friends of Modern Architecture/FoMA will host an afternoon to remember the late Harry Hoover and view the 20-minute film about his father, “Breaking Ground: The Architecture of Henry B. Hoover,” on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 3:00-4:30pm in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room.

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StoryTalk series for kids in grades K-1

Children in K-1 and their caregivers are invited to the first session of the Lincoln Public Library’s  resilience and growth mindset StoryTalk series featuring the book How to Solve a Problem by Ashima Shiraishi on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 2:00–2:45pm. Through storytelling, conversation, and drawing, children will explore how to face challenges, work through frustration, and discover that there’s more than one way to solve a problem. Register for one or all sessions:

Fall-o’ween on the Farm

Celebrate the season with a full day of autumn fun at “Fall-o’ween on the Farm” on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9:00am–5:00pm at Drumlin Farm. Wander through vibrant fall foliage and take a festive hayride through the fields; visit the Creepy Critter Mansion for an up-close look at snakes, insects, and other crawlers; jump and roll around in the Hay Play area; and enjoy crafts, games, facepainting, and storytelling sessions with the Drumlin Witch as well as food options from local food truck vendors as well as cider, doughnuts and other fall treats. Come dressed in your favorite costume for a special free farm prize. More information.

Bauhaus Legacy Series

Explore the first in a series of stories behind the Bauhaus Legacy interviews examining the life of Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus, and the influence of each on architecture and design on Friday, Nov. 6 from 7:00–8:30pm in the Codman Estate carriage barn (34 Codman Road). The presentation will feature a selection of highlight clips, bringing together personal memories, professional insights, and firsthand perspectives from an extraordinary group of participants connected to Gropius, his family, and the broader Modernist movement. Purchase tickets online ($15 for Historic New England members, $25 for nonmembers). Questions? Email whubbard@historicnewengland.org.

Live at Lincoln Center concert

The First Parish’s “Live in Lincoln Center” series starts the season with “In Dedication: French Music for Voice, Cello and Piano” on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 4:00pm in the stone church. Peer behind the notes of masterpieces like Debussy’s cello sonata and Fauré’s Venetian songs to learn how musical dedications immortalized the close personal relationships between players, composers, professors — and one fascinating princess. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased below or at the door (in advance is recommended). Purchase tickets online or at the door, though advance purchase is recommended.

FELS Thanksgiving pie fundraiser

FELS, the Foundation for Educators at Lincoln-Sudbury, is sponsoring its annual Thanksgiving pie sale featuring dessert choices made by Tom Fosnot and Ruth-Anne Adams, parents of LSRHS graduates and owner/chefs of The Hyve. Order on the FELS website now through Monday, Nov. 16. Pick-up will be Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 3:00–5:00pm at Bemis Hall in Lincoln or at L-S near the auditorium and front entrance. Pies can also be purchased as a gift for L-S faculty and staff and/or as a donation to the Lincoln or Sudbury fire and police departments or food pantries. All gifted and donated pies will be delivered by FELS to their respective recipients. Don’t need a pie this Thanksgiving? Please consider a donation to FELS, founded in 2000 by then-Lincoln-Sudbury parent Peter von Mertens that awards enrichment grants to L-S faculty and staff to pursue their professional and personal interests and passions. Questions? Email Nancy Marshall at nancy@FELSgrant.org.