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Take the educational Dark Skies survey

In support of its zoning bylaw amendment that will come before voters at Town Meeting on March 28, the Dark Skies Subcommittee of Lincoln’s Planning Board has posted a survey to explore the level of understanding that residents have regarding Lincoln’s Dark Skies Initiatives and where there may be gaps in knowledge. Each section of the survey is brief and designed to assist in the development of educational materials which will be provided to the community for future planning.

TMSC forums on Monday

The Town Meeting Study Committee will host two public forums on Monday, March 16 to present its recommendations to the Select Board and take questions and comments. The report will also be presented to Town Meeting on March 28. The discussions will take place at 8:15am in the Donaldson Room at Town Offices and online that evening at a Zoom link to be posted at the TMSC web page.

Portrait fundraiser for food pantry

Lincoln photographer Corey Flint is hosting a portrait fundraiser for SVdP of Lincoln and Weston’s food pantry on Saturday, March 21 from 2:00–5:00pm at the Pierce House. In just five minutes, Corey will create a portrait for up to four people (sorry, no pets). The suggested donation is $90, with 100% of that going to help our neighbors in need. You can also click here to sponsor a portrait session for a family served by the food pantry (put “portrait donation” in the notes). Spots are limited; click here to book.

Three artists to head panel at deCordova

On Thursday, March 26 from 6:00–8:00pm, the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum will host the 2026 Paul J. Cronin Memorial Lecture, featuring the three artists behind the original commissions for “Art & the Landscape: The Land Tells Our Stories,” opening across multiple Trustees properties in June 2026. This special program introduces the artists and the distinct landscapes that will host their site-responsive works, offering an early look into how each project reflects personal histories, ecological narratives, and place-based storytelling. Together, these artists ask a powerful question at the heart of this year’s lecture: Can art create an ecology? This panel is free and open to the public. Click here to register.