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Codman Community Farms maple syrup

Codman Community Farms maple syrup

Maple syrup now on sale for Codman Community Farm members

This year’s CCF maple syrup should be called “liquid gold”—Farmer Eric says the taste is exceptional but supplies are very limited due to weather fluctuations and a couple of difficulties with the boiling operations. This “taste of Lincoln” is the result of some great work by the Lincoln Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, Troop 127. For community service, the boys collected sap throughout February and March and helped Codman clean and repair its boiler. It was a great community effort and a good learning experience for the boys (and their dads)!

An attractive 3.5-ounce bottle costs $5. For sale in the Codman farm office on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Not a CCF member? Click here to learn about joining.

Hazardous waste collection days announced
The following is a list of the 2014 collection dates for household hazardous waste at the Minuteman Hazardous Products Regional Facility at 60 Hartwell Ave. in Lexington. All dates are Saturdays except where noted, and the facility is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click here for a list of  materials you may and may not bring to the facility, as well as other disposal tips.
  • April 19
  • May 17
  • June 21
  • July 19
  • August 16
  • September 14 (Sunday)
  • October 18
  • November 8

All Lincoln residents must pre-register by calling Elaine Carroll at 781-259-2614 or by visiting the Board of Health in the Town Office Building. Continuing the policy started in 2005, latex paint will not be accepted at this facility since it is not a hazardous product. Please contact the Board of Health office to learn how to properly dispose of latex paint.

Lincoln gardeners on a “mission of cheer”
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Linda MacNeil, Joyce DiToro and Norma Barmakian of the Lincoln Garden Club create spring flower arrangements at Bemis Hall for delivery to Lincoln seniors as part of their Mission for Cheer project, conducted in association with the Lincoln Council on Aging.