Spring cleanup time is here, and there were several instances this week of people burning brush where the fire got beyond their control. Have a hose nearby (with the outside water turned on!) and remember to get a permit from the Fire Department before you burn anything.
March 8
Tracey’s Corner (12:09 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on the resident who had missed a get-together the previous night. Officer spoke the with party, all is ok and they’ll follow up with the caller.
257 Concord Road (1:51 p.m.) — Multiple 911 calls out an out-of-control brush fire. Lincoln Fire Department responding with Wayland Fire Department assisting. About 1 acre was burned.
Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:49 p.m.) — Motor vehicle crash. Fire Department transported one party to Newton-Wellesley Hospital with minor injuries; state police also responded.
March 9
Weston Road (1:53 p.m.) — Party came into the station to speak with an officer about a civil matter. Officer took a report to document the matter.
Lexington Road (5:13 p.m.) — Party reported having a dispute with their neighbor. Officer took a report to document the incident.
Lincoln Road (5:44 p.m.) — Caller complained that the five-way intersection next to the library is generally unsafe. Caller was advised to direct the complaint to the Roadway and Traffic Committee.
Mt. Misery Parking Lot (10:58 p.m.) — Caller reported people in the parking lot being loud and setting off fireworks. Officers moved them along.
March 11
Lincoln Road (1:23 a.m.) — Caller complained about noise from a leaf blower. the owners was advised of the by-law
Conant Road (12:06 p.m.) — Caller requested assistance with shaving her husband. She was advised to contact the Council on Aging for assistance.
Smith Hill Road (2:55 p.m.) — Caller report their two dogs attacked each other. Animal control officer was contacted and advised to handle.
March 12
Virginia Road (1:54 a.m.) — Caller reported a loud noise outside the residence. Officers found it was a septic truck pumping out the septic system after the building had a plumbing issue.
Wells Road (5:42 a.m.) — Confused caller stated there’s someone in her home. Officers checked; all is fine.
Weston Road (2:32 p.m.) — Officer delivered court paperwork to a party.
March 13
Tower Road (12:11 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of gas at the house. Fire Department checked and found no gas reading on their meter.
Chestnut Circle (10:38 p.m.) — Caller requested assistance with an animal; officer responded and assisted.
March 14
Codman Road 3:11 p.m. — Caller reported missing items from their house. Possible larceny; investigation is ongoing.
Harvest Circle (8:05 p.m.) — Caller reporting a man with “scruffy” appearance walking on the property. Officers checked the area; unable to locate.
March 15
Trapelo Road (11:58 a.m.) — Small woods/grass fire.
Lincoln Road (3:15 p.m.) — Caller reported a dog sitting on the sidewalk with no leash, not being a bother. Caller was advised that Lincoln does not have a leash law; caller took the dog back to its owner.
North Great Road (5:02 p.m.) — Small woods/grass fire.
Offutt Road (7:23 p.m.) — Caller requested assistance with a family member. Officers spoke to the individual and put family in contact with area social services.