A boy checks out the community center construction equipment from his perch in the Magic Garden Children’s Center.
Community Center work progresses
The new Community Center foundation is near completion, and workers are excavating and installing underground utilities across the front sections of the site. Steel installation and framing will start in February. For more information and photos, see the Community Center Building Committee website.
Outdoor winter scavenger hunt
Can you find all four “tree-mendous” deer recently spotted on Lincoln Conservation Land? Each deer has been carefully placed in a scenic spot — use these descriptions and photo clues to guide your search. When you spot one, feel free to snap a photo of you (and/or your family) with the deer and share your discovery with the Lincoln Conservation Department here. It’s the perfect winter adventure for families and a great way to explore our town’s conservation land. Questions? Email conservation@lincolntown.org.
Webinar on estate planning for parents
LincFam is hosting its second collaboration with Parents Estate Planning Law Firm on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 8:00pm via Zoom. Learn how to ensure your kids are cared for by the short- and long-term guardians you trust, how to navigate essential documents, how to avoid probate court, and how to pass on your story, values, guidance, and advice to the people you love the most. Open to all. Register here.
Jan. 26 deadline for Town Meeting petitions
The deadline for submitting citizen petitions for the March 28, 2026, Annual Town Meeting is Monday, Jan. 26 at 9:00am. The Select Board began accepting petitions on Jan. 12 when they voted to open the warrant. Citizens who may be considering sponsoring a Town Meeting petition are strongly urged to contact the Town Clerk’s Office (781-259-2607 or foxv@lincolntown.org) for guidance about the process. They will contact the people identified as lead petitioners to ensure coordination as officials prepare for the discussions and presentations that will be occurring in advance of Town Meeting. The Select Board’s office (781-259-2601 or elderp@lincolntown.org) is also available to assist.
“Inside the Sensorium”
Neuroscience meets music, plants, and perfume in “Inside the Sensorium: What Science Can Bring to the Senses,” which explores how scientists and artists turn life Into sound and scents on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 6:00–9:00pm at the deCordova Museum. Hungry Ninja in Newton is providing vegan rice and ramen bowls for dinner, available for pre-order or for purchase at the event (limited supply). Free, but donations and/or dinner purchase are encouraged. Register here. Sponsored by Catalyst Conversations, a Cambridge nonprofit.
Webinar on going green
Domestic violence service group offers volunteer training
The Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN) is offering a free 40-hour training to familiarize volunteers with the many aspects of domestic violence and give them the skills necessary to provide confidential and appropriate services to DVSN’s clients. Once trained, DVSN’s volunteer advocates provide direct service over the phone, at Concord District Court, and at Emerson Hospital to people affected by domestic violence. Advocates provide emotional support, risk assessment and safety planning for victims of domestic violence in 13 communities.
The training will be held at the Lexington Police Department from March 2–20 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00–7:15pm and Fridays from 9:15am–3:30pm. For those who decide to activate as volunteer advocates, there is an additional 10–12 hours of supervised field training. For more information about the training or to request an application, call 978-318-3421 or e-mail training@dvsn.org. Applications are due by Wednesday, Feb. 18.
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