Retirement party for library’s Rothenberg
Lisa Rothenberg
Residents are invited to a retirement party for Lincoln Public Library Assistant Director Lisa Rothenberg on Thursday, June 30 from 2–4 p.m. (the library will close at 5 p.m. that day). Rothenberg began working at the library in September 1988 when the new library addition was under construction as Head of Technical Services and ran the back office operations for purchasing, cataloging, and processing books and other materials. For the past eight years, Lisa she served as Assistant Director and oversees adult services departments (reference and circulation) as well as selecting materials to purchase for adults.
Over the span of her career, Lisa also worked on special projects. For example, Lisa worked with consultants and staff to build and redesign the library’s website. She’s always interested in what’s new, like electronic materials (books, movies, and music), and making them available to our patrons. Many residents know Lisa from her book groups and her work at public service desks.
Kids’ triathlon is this Saturday
Lincoln’s 18th annual Splash, Mash & Dash Kids’ Triathlon takes place at Codman Pool on Saturday, July 2 starting at 8:30 a.m. Race distances are as follows:
- Ages 5-6: 25m swim (1 length), ¼ mile run (no bike)
- Ages 7-8: 25m swim (1 length), 1 mile bike, ½ mile run
- Ages 9-10: 50m swim (2 lengths), 2 mile bike, ½ mile run
- Ages 11-12: 75m swim (3 lengths), 2 mile bike, ¾ mile run
- Ages 13-14: 150m swim (6 lengths), 4 mile bike, 1 mile run
Racers 8 and under are accompanied by a guard in the water. Click here to register $30 per person). Everyone gets a T-shirt, a finisher’s medal, and lots of memories. Pick up packets on Friday, July 1 from 12:30–7 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Department in Hartwell Pod A. Organizers are also looking for volunteers to help out during the race — email ginger.reiner@gmail.com.
See electric vehicles at Pierce House
The Lincoln Green Energy Committee will celebrate Energy Independence Day on Monday, July 4 with electric vehicles on display at the Pierce House after the parade. If you’ve been wanting to learn more about EVs, come see a Tesla, Bolt, and Leaf. EVs from other manufacturers are also welcome — email Belinda Gingrich at belinda.gingrich@gmail.com.
Annual water quality report available
Every year, the Water Department is required to publish an official Consumer Quality Report (CCR) explaining what is added to town water and the results of all the tests performed during the year. The data collected during 2021 is now available to the public. Print versions of the report are available in the lower lobby of Town Hall and at the library, or read online by clicking here.
Residents with private wells should also test their water every year or two. The Water Department website lists several local laboratories, and the MassDEP has a searchable database of laboratories you can use to find a laboratory on your own. Please read the MassDEP’s guidance document on things to consider when choosing a laboratory.