Town offices closed Monday
All non-essential town departments/offices will be closed Monday due to the snowstorm. Some of our employees will be available by e-mail. Normal hours of operation will resume Tuesday morning.
The public safety and public works operations will be fully staffed throughout the storm. The Public Works Department can be reached at 259-8999. The Police Department can be reached at 259-8113 for routine matters (and of course, for emergencies, dial 911). In case of power outages, our public safety team will attempt to coordinate with Eversource to ensure that any emergency conditions receive priority attention.
Activities hosted by the library
“Creating a Modern Homestead”
Monday, Jan. 26 from 7:00–8:00 pm via Zoom
Modern-day homesteader, blogger, and author Victoria Pruett will chat about her book Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real, Everyday Life. She’ll walk through various aspects of homesteading and cover simple life changes to get closer to nature and less dependent on large commercial organizations. This program is in partnership with the Ashland Public Library. Register here.
The Dudleys and the Howards with Authors Joanne Paul and Nicola Clark
Thursday, Jan. 29 from 10:00–11:30am via Zoom
Join authors and historians Joanne Paul and Nicola Clark as they discuss their books, The House of Dudley: New History of Tudor England and The Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens. This program is in partnership with the Ashland Public Library. More information and registration here.
February Fiddle Fun
Saturday, Feb. 7 from 2:00–2:45pm, Tarbell Room
Fiddlers Julia Sullivan and Alanna Widman will play music from Ireland and other Celtic countries. Julia and Alanna (Tryder) both grew up in Lincoln and they have been fiddling since they were 5. Julia’s sons Finbar and Owen will make a special appearance, as will Alanna’s son Walter. This event is designed for families, but music lovers of all ages are welcome.
Steve Heck with Teri Coate at next LOMA
Steve Heck
Noted piano player Steve Heck with Teri Coate are the headliners at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, Feb. 9 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Here’s a video of him at Berklee College with Chris Emkey playing an intricate, boogie-woogie duet, “Rockin’ Pneumonia.” 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. Free admission.
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