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Water leak traced to faulty valve

The Water Department reported that a suspected water main break on Sept. 30 in the area of 174 S. Great Road was due to a leak from the water main operating valve. “Due to its age, a repair wasn’t possible, so we replaced it with a new operating valve. This isn’t something we see happen very often,” said department Superintendent Rick Nolli. The good news: “While cutting out a small section of the main to install the valve, we were able to inspect the inside of the pipe, its condition was surprisingly like new.” After the Lincoln Road water main project is done, the Water Department will evaluate what other mains are in need of replacement. Nolli said that one stretch being considered is Sandy Pond Road from Five Corners to the water treatment facility at 80 Sandy Pond Road.

Old County Road still closed

Old County Road between Trapelo Road and Route 2 will be closed for another month or so as Enbridge replaces a gas main. Permanent detours are set up for the duration of construction, and all abutting residents were notified, police said.

Report fallen trees and other problems on trails

Lincoln land management staff are busy clearing downed trees on trails from last weekend’s storm. If you see a flooded trail or a tree down along a trail, please contact the Conservation Department at 781-259-2612 or conservation@lincolnma.gov. When reporting a tree issue, include the date and location (include the closest numbered trail intersection or include a screenshot showing your location on OuterSpatial or AllTrails), the approximate diameter of the tree, and photos of the issue

LSFOM to meet

The Lincoln-Sudbury Friends of Music (LSFOM) will meet on Monday, Oct. 5 at 7:00pm in the L-S lecture hall. This is a chance for parents and guardians of students involved in the L-S music program to meet the choral and instrumental directors, and learn more about upcoming concerts, events, and volunteer opportunities.

“Why is sleep so important?”

Learn how to better you sleep hygiene when the Council on Aging & Human Services will host “Why is Sleep so Important?” with Mike Enos, Director of Cardiopulmonary Services at Emerson Health, on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 2:30pm in Bemis Hall.

Donate diapers to area families in need

SNAP & WIC benefits do not cover diapers and have faced deep cuts in recent years. As a result, many families must make difficult decisions between food, rent, or clean bottoms. You can help babies in the metro Boston by donating to the annual Metro-Boston Diaper Drive, which runs from Oct. 4-17.  Diapers, including loose diapers, can be dropped off at the Lincoln Public Library, or visit mbdiapers.org to donate or click directly on the links to the Amazon and Target registries.  The Metro-Boston Diaper Drive donates all diapers to the Somerville WIC office, which now serves 19 towns including Lincoln. Read more here.

Fundraiser at L-S/Wayland football game

On Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:00pm at L-S, the football team is hosting Wayland and the schools are partnering for a joint “Purple Out” at which student groups in the Mentors in Violence Prevention will run a stadium fundraiser. Near the ticket booth, there will be a table featuring purple swag that will include glow sticks, necklaces and bracelets, purple pens, purple Skittles, and more. Donations are also welcome. All funds raised will go directly to the Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund to support healthy relationship education.

Session on “Fusion’s Promise”

“Fusion’s Promise: A Limitless Carbon-Free Energy Source” is a webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 7:00–8:30pm with Jessica Strunkin, community relations and local government affairs principal at Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS). More information and registration here. Co-sponsored by Lincoln Green Energy’s CFREE and MetroWest Climate Solutions.