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Voter registration deadline is Aug. 20

The Massachusetts Democratic and Republican parties will choose their nominees for statewide office in the primary election on Tuesday, September 9. Polls will be open at the Smith School gym from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Massachusetts law permits unenrolled (also known as “Independent”) voters to vote either party’s ballot. The deadline to register to vote or to change your party enrollment is Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Primary election absentee ballots now available

Absentee ballots for the September 9 state primary are available now. A written request is required before receiving the ballot. The ballot may be voted at the Town Clerk’s office or the applicant may request that a ballot be mailed. Massachusetts law does not permit persons to pick up ballots for another person, although it does permit certain family members to initiate a request on behalf of another member. For further information, please call the Town Clerk’s office at 781-259-2607.

Boards looking for new members

The Lincoln Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is seeking new members for open seats on the board. The ZBA is a land use board that interprets and applies the town’s zoning bylaw. It acts on a case-by-case basis on requests for variances, special permits and appeals of decisions by the building inspector, considering the impact on the town and neighborhoods and the requirements of the bylaw. The board, which generally meets one evening a month, has five regular members and three associate members. Click here to download an application or call the Selectmen’s Office at 781-259-2601.

The Lincoln Board of Health is also seeking a new member to fill out the three-year term for a member who has retired. Anyone interested should call Elaine Carroll at 781-259-2614 for further information.

Codman arts and crafts festival coming up

The 32nd annual Codman Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Codman Estate. The event features the work of more than 100 local artisans and features items including wooden furniture and toys, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, knitted sweaters and throws, children’s clothing, metalware, and folk carvings. Enjoy live music, a food court and first-floor tours of the Codman house. Free to Historic New England members and children under 12; $5 for nonmembers. Purchase tickets online or call 617-994-5900 ext. 5514 for additional information.