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Water main project update

Crews aim to complete most of the water main work using one-lane road closures in coming weeks to avoid the need for extensive detours. To complete the project a few days earlier, there will be at least one additional full road closure between the five-way intersection and Upland Field Road for two days, though not this week. 

Lower electricity rates for heat pump users 

Eversource now has a lower delivery rate for those who heat their homes with heat pumps to encourage homeowners to move away from fossil fuels. If you received a Mass Save rebate via your Eversource electric account for a heat pump installed after Jan. 1, 2019, you will be automatically enrolled with this rate beginning Nov. 1, 2025. If you didn’t receive a rebate from Mass Save or if you installed your heat pump prior to Jan. 1, 2019, learn more and apply for the reduced rate here.  

Learn about life after 22 for the disabled

All are invited to “An Evening of Heart & Vision: Turning 22…What’s Next?” co-hosted by Lincoln’s Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program and High Spirit Advisory on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 6:30-8:30pm in Lincoln (location details provided with free registration) in support of High Spirit East Community. This is an event for High Spirit to honor donors and share its mission to provide a new reality for young adults with disabilities after they turn 22. The documentary “Raising Bar” about the state’s first and only integrated work-life community will be screened.

BobKat at next LOMA

BobKat (Bob Davoli and Kathleen Parks) will be the headliners at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, Nov. 10 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Davoli, who has released seven albums since 2021 and garnered nationwide recognition with his song “Even Though Autumn’s in Your Eyes,” is complemented by virtuoso violin and vocals from Parks. LOMA is a monthly open mike night event with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups playing acoustic-style. Come and perform (email loma3re@gmail.com to sign up) or just come listen to acoustic music and spoken word.

“On Becoming an Osprey”

The Walden Woods project will host “On Becoming an Osprey” with David Gessner on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 7:00–8:00pm on Zoom (registration required). Gessner is the author of 13 books that blend a love of nature, humor, memoir, and environmentalism, including All The Wild That Remains: Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, and the American West and Return of the Osprey.