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Sign up for Covid-19 news flashes from town

The Town of Lincoln has set up a “News Flash” that notifies subscribed residents when there is an update to its Covid-19 webpage. At the top of www.lincolntown.org, go to the “How Do I?” section, then scroll down to “Sign up for town notifications.” On the resulting “Notify Me” page, scroll down to News Flash and click on “Coronavirus update.” You’ll then receive an email asking you to confirm your subscription.

Landscaping companies to reopen

Local landscaping and tree service companies are planning to reopen next week after the governor clarified that they are exempt from the lockdown order for nonessential businesses. Landscapers and other businesses that don’t operate out of a bricks-and-mortar location may continue to operate even if they are not considered an essential service, as long as they maintain social distancing between all employees, and between employees and the public.

Byrnes Landscaping of Lincoln and Lynch Landscaping in Wayland were among the businesses that initially closed after the lockdown order but said they would resume services on Monday, March 30.

Stonegate Gardens

Stonegate Gardens will be available for deliveries in the local area as well as curbside pickups. The physical store will be closed to customers and all but essential employees, who may be contacted Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Staff will take photos or videos of anything you would like to order. Orders and credit card payment will be taken over the phone, and products will be labeled on a cart for driveway pickup (please call prior to pickup) or delivered within a certain service area. For more information, call 781-259-8884 or email info@stonegategardens.com.

Enjoy trails but leash dogs

The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust is asking residents to have dogs leashed on all trails and to maintain six-foot social distancing when walking. Click here for printable trail maps and click here for some suggested walks.

L-S athletic fields closed

The athletic fields at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School are closed due to the epidemic. This includes the grass and turf fields behind the school, the softball fields, the tennis courts and all indoor athletic facilities at L-S. The fields are closed at least until school has been reopened. The Sudbury Police have been notified of this request.

Library expands Hoopla offerings

Hoopla Digital, one of the Lincoln Public Library’s online services, is offering a Bonus Borrows Collection with more than 1,100 audio books, movies, and e-books through April 30. Titles span all genres of literature and reading levels (including a special Books Kids Love section). Click here for all of the library’s digital offerings.  Anyone with questions may email the library at lincoln@minlib.net.