Town seeks candidates for boards and commissions
Looking for a rewarding if occasionally vexing way to feel more connected? Willing to undertake new challenges? Unafraid to speak up? Then run for local office! The annual Town Election will take place on Monday, March 30. Nomination papers are available at the Town Clerk’s Office starting Friday, Jan. 2 and must be returned no later than Monday, Feb. 9. The following offices will appear on the March ballot: Board of Selectmen (three years), Board of Assessors (three years), K-8 School Committee (two seats for three years each), Water Commissioner (three years), Board of Health (one seat for three years), Cemetery Commission (three years), Planning Board (one seat for three years), Commissioner of Trust Funds (three years), deCordova Museum and Sculpture Park Trustee (four years), Housing Commission (three years), Parks and Recreation Committee (three years), Lincoln-Sudbury Regional District School Committee (two seats for three years each), Trustees of Bemis (one seat for three years). For additional information, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 781-259-2607.
Seminar on campaign rules for local candidates
The Town Clerk’s Office will host a seminar with an overview of the rules for disclosing campaign activity on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Jason Tait, Director of Communications and Public Education for the state Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF), will also address the proper use of town resources for a political purpose—for example, is it legal to use a town’s robo-call system to advocate for a Town Meeting warrant article?
The seminar lasts about one hour and is open to candidates and the public. For inquiries or to reserve a seat, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 781-259-2607.
Coming up at the library
Starting next week, these regular children’s programs will resume at the Lincoln Public Library: Ed Morgan Singalong (January 2), Preschool Stories (January 6), Lego Club (January 7), Book Group for grades 4-6 (January 8), and Lapsit Storytime (January 15). Check the library web page for kids’ programs for times and other information.
Coming up for adults (all events are at the library unless otherwise noted):
- The Lincoln Film Society kicks off “JaNOIRary—Film Noir All Month Long” on Tuesdays, Jan. 6 and 13 at 7 p.m. For more information, call 781-259-8465 or email Lincolnlibraryfilmsociety@gmail.com to sign up for the mailing list.
- Friday Morning Book Group (Friday, Jan. 9 at 9:30 a.m.) will discuss Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks. Copies in various formats available at the front desk two weeks prior to the meeting. Coffee and refreshments.
- Art gallery reception for oil painter Kathleen Manley (Sunday, Jan. 11 from 2-4 p.m.)
- Lincoln Open Mike Acoustic (Monday, Jan. 12 from 7-10 p.m.) featuring the band Outrageous Fortune. Performers are asked to sign up in advance by emailing loma3re@gmail.com.
- Write Stuff (Friday, Jan. 14 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Bemis Hall) — a writing group for sharing and discussion with a moderator to improve writing skills.
- Classic Jazz (Friday, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m.) featuring Dean Smith, Tickling the Ivories.
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