Complete Streets survey input sought
Residents are invited to participate in a survey about the upcoming Complete Streets study to look at existing conditions of roadways and roadside and come up with an improvement plan. Click here for more information or see the Lincoln Squirrel (September 14, 2016). The topic will also be discussed at the State of the Town on Saturday, Nov. 12. Click here to take the survey.
Early voting now going on
Early voting, introduced in Massachusetts with this election, will be available in the Town Clerk’s Office (16 Lincoln Rd.) through Friday, Nov. 4 at 4:30 p.m. Hours for voting are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (and until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays) and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Forum on agriculture and conservation projects
“New Projects: The Lincoln Way” on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. in Bemis Hall will feature presentations by Pete Lowy of Codman Community Farm; J. Harrison of The Food Project; and Jane Gruba-Chevalier, Robin Wilkerson and Anna Wilkins of People for Pollinators. Co-sponsored by the Lincoln Garden Club and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust (LLCT).
Job fair for Hanscom civilian positions
Come learn about opportunities to work as a civilian for Hanscom Air Force Base at a combination information session and job fair on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 3-7 p.m. at Minuteman High School (758 Marrett Rd., Lexington). Meet Hanscom’s top management to discuss their opportunities relative to your skills and experience. There will be Information sessions at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the event hosted by the state Department of Career Services and Employment and Training Resources in partnership with Minuteman High School. Military personnel will also be available to discuss opportunities including Officer Candidate School, the National Guard and enlisted service. Preregistration required; call 508-478-4300 ext. 113 or or 508-766-5720.
‘The Sweet Hereafter’ to be shown
The Lincoln Library Film Society will screen The Sweet Hereafter (1997, 112 minutes, rated R) on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. The movie tells the story of a small community torn apart by a tragic accident which kills most of the town’s children. A lawyer visits the victims’ parents in order to profit from the tragedy by stirring up the their anger and launching a class-action suit against anyone they can blame. One young girl, left in a wheelchair after the accident, who finds the courage to lead the way toward healing.
Rutter’s ‘Requiem,’ prayer vigil at St. Anne’s
Members of St. Anne’s Choir sing a requiem to honor those who have passed away.
St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Church will celebrate All Saints’ Day on Sunday, Nov. 6 with John Rutter’s ethereal and moving Requiem, accompanied by harp, flute, oboe, percussion and organ, together with special anthems for the day by Bullock, Harris and Lassus. This service of remembrance will be led by guest preacher Brother Nicolas Bartoli, SSJE, a member of the Society of St. John the Evangelist, an Episcopal monastic community in Cambridge. All are welcome.
Starting immediately after that service, St. Anne’s will host a 48-hour prayer vigil leading up to the presidential election on November 8 in conjunction with other Episcopal services throughout the state. Click here for the schedule from November 6-8.