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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.

September conservation column

Gwyn Loud’s September conservation column posted last week notes that fall arrived on September 22 and “we have had many lovely days over recent weeks, sunny and not too hot, but the drought persists.” Maybe not quite as much after the recent nor’easter? Read more here.

Talk on wetlands protection

Join Conservation Director Michelle Grzenda to learn about the mission of the Conservation Commission and what residents can do to help protect open spaces in the Council on Aging & Human Resources Lincoln Academy talk on Friday, Oct. 2 at 12:30pm in Bemis Hall. Open to all.

Coming up at the library

Why Are Katmai’s Bears So Fat?
Thursday, Oct. 1 from 7:00-7:30pm, Tarbell Room and Zoom
Learn about the ecosystem of the Brooks River inside Katmai National Park and Preserve and how this mile-long stretch of water supports sockeye salmon, a keystone species. Streamed in the Tarbell Room and on Zoom. Registration required.

Understanding AI and Misinformation
Saturday, Oct. 3 from 3:00-4:00pm, Tarbell Room
Join journalist Philip Eil to hear about the role AI plays in creating and spreading misinformation, and how to stay. More information.

Home Sustainability Series #3: Better House and Window Insulation
Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 7:00-8:00pm, Tarbell Room
Join CFREE for a discussion on recommendations for options to improve overall home insulation, as well as specific improvements one can make to eliminate heat leakage. Registration recommended.

Lincoln Arts (and Crafts) Show

Calling all artists, photographers, potters, jewelers, wood workers, and crafters of all materials. Submit your work for the 2026 Lincoln Arts (and Crafts) Show on Nov. 13-15 at the Pierce House. Student entries are free. Register by Nov. 6. More information.

Shine a purple light

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable invites community members to shine purple lights in their neighborhoods by adding purple lights to indoor lamps, porches, or outside house lights. Purple light bulbs will be available at Ace Hardware (70 Andrew Ave., Wayland) and Aubuchon Hardware (505 Boston Post Road, Sudbury).

Three at Home at next LOMA

Three at Home (Dann Russo, Mary Casiello & Kari Paisley-Flango) are the headliners at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, Oct. 19 from 7:00-10:00pm in Bemis Hall (doors open at 6:30pm, featured performers play from 8:30-9:00pm). LOMA is a monthly open mic night event with mics 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.

Lots of Legos

REACH Beyond Domestic Violence thanks everyone who donated more than 300 pounds of loose LEGOs and 30 sealed sets for its children’s community playroom in the Brick Bags Project drive organized by Lincoln resident Thatcher Birchby and his mother Jena Salon. 

Yoga in Stearns Room

Find more ease in body, heart and mind with weekly gentle yoga session sled by Liz Elliott that focus on stability, balance, and flexibility starting on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 4:00-5:00pm in the Stearns Room at the First Parish Church (white church). Mats and straps available to lend. $15-$20 suggested donation.

LincFam Grownups’ Night Out

The Lincoln Family Association will host a Grownups’ Night Out with a fire pit and live music on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 8:00-10:00pm. There will be drinks, hot cider, snacks, and a live performance from Matt Grace and two special musical guests. $10 per person for LincFam members, $15 for non-members. RSVP here by Tuesday, Sept. 22. Learn more and join at lincfam.org, and offer ideas and feedback in this community survey (due Oct. 1).

Conservation Dept. activities

Nature paddle on Fairhaven Bay
Saturday, Sept. 26 from 2:00-4:00pm
Ranger Will Leona and LLCT Outreach Coordinator Danielle Proulx will lead a leisurely nature paddle along the Sudbury River. Participants must provide their own kayaks or canoes and personal flotation devices. For more information, click here and register here.

Fall conservation trail walks
Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 9:30am (more dates to follow)
Join Conservation staff every other Tuesday mornings this fall — more information here. To RSVP, click here (select the tab with the desired date), call the Conservation Dept. at 781-259-2612, or email conservation@lincolntown.org. Sponsored by the Lincoln Conservation Commission & the Lincoln Council on Aging and Human Services.

Saturday ranger walks
First Saturday of the month starting Oct. 3 from 9:30-11:30am
Ranger Will Leona will lead a Saturday morning trail walk on the first Saturday of every month at various conservation parcels. More information here. Sign up here for one or all of the walks. 

Plant ID & natural history walk
Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 1:00-3:30pm
Join naturalist Jeff Adams for a guided walk in the Codman North as you learn to identify the plants that shape our local ecosystem. Details and signup here. Co-sponsored by the LLCT.

Fall 2026 volunteer work days
Friday, Oct. 16 from 1:00-3:00pm (more dates to follow)
For more information, see this flyer and access the signup sheet. 

Ted Koppel appears at The Commons

The Commons in Lincoln recently hosted broadcast journalist, news anchor, and author Ted Koppel for an interview conducted by Dr. Timothy Johnson, a Commons resident and long-time medical editor for ABC News. Koppel is best known for anchoring ABC’s “Nightline” from 1980 to 2005, and Dr. Johnson was a regular guest on the ABC’s network shows, including “Good Morning America” to help educate Americans about a variety of health care topics. “It was my pleasure to interview Ted, and I’m pleased that our residents enjoyed the discussion,” said Dr. Johnson. “Many residents at The Commons have incredible life and career experiences, and I think it’s important that we share these with each other whenever we can.”

Lincoln history: Did you know…

…what it took to raise 500 pigs and 100 chickens in Lincoln in the 1940s, and that a typical day started around 3:00am? Read more on this Lincoln Historical Society web page.

Film: “H is for Hawk”

The Lincoln Library Film Society presents “H is for Hawk” (2025, 1 hr 59 min, PG-13) on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 6:00-8:00 in the Tarbell Room. Learn more.

LLCT annual meeting and firefly talk

The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24 starting at 6:30pm at St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, followed by a presentation at 7:15pm with Sara Lewis, renowned firefly expert and author. All are welcome.

ZBA seeks alternate member

The town is seeking a Lincoln resident interested in serving as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The ZBA is a volunteer board that considers applications and makes decisions on matters related to the town’s zoning bylaws and regulations. Alternate members participate in hearings and deliberations relating to the town’s zoning bylaws and regulations when called upon. Those interested in this volunteer position are invited to submit a brief statement of interest to Peggy Elder at elderp@lincolnma.gov. Questions may be directed to Melinda O’Leary at olearym@lincolnma.gov or 781-259-2615.  

Hospice house seeks volunteers

Care Dimensions is actively seeking volunteers at its hospice house in Lincoln. As a hospice volunteer, you’ll greet family and friends when they come through the front door. Many volunteers also visit with patients in their rooms, offering companionship and conversation. You’ll have constant support from clinicians and a team of volunteers on site every day. No prior personal hospice experience is needed, and volunteer hours are flexible based on the time you have available. Care Dimensions recently introduced a comprehensive new training program that can be completed entirely online, at a time that works best for you. To learn more, call 888-283-1722, email volunteers@caredimensions.org, or go to caredimensions.org/volunteers.

Author talk: “The Cure at Walden Pond”

Join author and psychotherapist Thomas Moore for a conversation about his newest book, The Cure at Walden Pond, with author Richard Higgins on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 2:00-3:00pm at the Walden Woods Project (44 Baker Farm Road, Lincoln). Drawing inspiration from Henry David Thoreau’s journals and Walden, Moore explores what Thoreau’s ideas can offer us in a world marked by distraction, consumerism, and uncertainty. Together, Moore and Higgins will discuss spirituality, renewal, our relationship with the natural world. Register here.

Rappaport Lecture at deCordova by Hopinka

Visual artist and filmmaker Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians) has been named the 2026 recipient of the Rappaport Prize by the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. Hopinka’s Rappaport Art Prize Lecture will take place on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. at the deCordova. His video, photo, and text work centers around personal positions of Indigenous homeland and landscape, designs of language as containers of culture expressed through personal, documentary, and nonfiction forms of media. Free. Click here for more information and registration (required).

deCordova events around “Chromatic Portals” 

Create crocheted coral reefs inspired by the deCordova Sculpture Park’s new installation by Silvia López Chavez, “Chromatic Portals,” on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1:00-3:00pm. Cost: $48 for members, $60 for nonmembers. Learn more and register here. On Sunday, Sept. 27, from 2:00-4:00pm, there will be a dance performance by Mar Parrilla inspired by the artwork. Tickets are $28 and $35. Learn more and register here.

Sculptor hosts open studio

Lincoln artist Farley Sullivan is one of five New England Sculptors Association artists who will open their studios to visitors on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 11:00am-4:00pm. Her studio is at 91 Weston Road in Lincoln.

Register for the Scarecrow Classic 5K

Registration is now open for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust’s 14th annual Scarecrow Classic 5K Road/Trail Race on Sunday, Oct. 18. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome. After the race, stick around for cider donuts at the finish line and our runner raffle featuring prizes from local businesses and outdoor brands. Proceeds from the event support LLCT’s work protecting and stewarding conservation land, maintaining public trails, and providing environmental education and community programs. Learn more and register here.

L-S Friends of Music meet

The Lincoln-Sudbury Friends of Music (LSFOM) will hold their first meeting of the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7:00pm in L-S conference room B. The meeting is open to all parents and caregivers of students involved in the L-S music program — meet the choral and instrumental directors and learn more about upcoming concerts, events, and volunteer opportunities.

Artist reception: Paul Angiolillo

The Lincoln Public Library will host a reception for their gallery’s September artist, Paul Angiolillo, on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 2:00-4:00pm.

Codman Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Festival

The 44th annual Codman Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10:00am-4:00pm (rain or shine) features the work of nearly 100 artisans with paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry, food wares, glass, fiber art, metalworking, woodworking, clothing, and much more. Live music, food vendors, and Codman Estate tours. Free for Historical New England members and children under 12, $5 for others.

Event to remember Kusik

There will be a celebration of life for Charles “Lem” Kusik on Sunday, Sept. 13 at noon in the Pierce House. Friends and loved ones are invited to bring stories, photo and memories to share. Kusik died on Aug. 14 at the age of 92.

“Recovery City” screening and discussion

As a part of Recovery Month, the Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative that includes Lincoln will host a program on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the Fairbank Community Center (40 Fairbank Road, Sudbury) that’s open to all residents in the seven-town collaborative. The program includes a screening of “Recovery City” and a Q&A with the cast, as well as local resource tables. Register here.

Coming up at the library

“How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe (And Survived the Holocaust in Ukraine)”
Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 7:00-8:00pm, Tarbell Room
Journalist Julie Masis, who visited her grandfather in the nursing home until he passed away at the age of 102, wrote down his memories about a little-known chapter of the Holocaust in which Ukrainians helped Jews in the ghetto survive and will also share a family legend about a German medic who fell in love with her Jewish grandmother.

Author talk on Cather book
Monday, Sept. 21 from 7:00-8:00pm, Tarbell Room
“The Bright Edges of the World: Willa Cather and Her Archbishop” explores Willa Cather’s travels to the Southwest that inspired her to write her “best book” (her words), Death Comes for the Archbishop. Register here.

Home Sustainability Series
Wednesdays, Sept. 23 through Oct. 21 from 7:00-8:00pm, Tarbell Room
In partnership with CFREE, the Lincoln Public Library will host a five-part series exploring different changes and upgrades homeowners can make to improve their carbon impact and make their homes more sustainable. Session 1 on Wednesday, Sept. 23, will explore the use of the library’s FLIR thermal camera. Attendees will be provided instruction on how homeowners can use it to detect heating leaks in the home, and a Q&A session will follow. Session 2, on Wednesday, Sept. 30, will look at better home insulation options. Registration is recommended.

Domestic Violence Roundtable program

On Monday, Sept. 28 at 7:00pm on Zoom, the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable, joined by the Massachusetts Women of Color Network, will explore how race, gender, class, immigration status, disability, sexuality, and community reputation can affect a survivor’s experience of domestic and sexual violence and their ability to seek safety and support. The speaker will be Kishana Osei, executive director of MAWOCN and the overnight residential counselor at REACH Beyond Domestic Violence. Register here.

Lincoln history: Did you know…

It took over 100 years for the women of Lincoln to broadly embrace the right to vote and voting participation by women nationally did not equal that of men until the presidential election of 1980? Read more on the Lincoln Historical Society website.

Food Project Shindig fundraiser

Join the Food Project for Shindig, their intergenerational harvest festival fundraiser, on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Baker Bridge Farm (corner of Baker Bridge Road and Route 126). Music, dancing, food, games and crafts, a beer and cider garden, a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, and more. Enjoy a fall afternoon at the farm while empowering young people to make changes in their community through building a sustainable food system. General admission (sliding scale): $20 | $40 | $100. Youth tickets (age 6-21): $10. Learn more and reserve tickets.

Invasive spotted lanternfly found in Lincoln

The state Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) recently confirmed an infestation of the invasive insect known as spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula or “SLF”) in Lincoln. Spotted lanternfly is a pest that attacks tree-of-heaven, grapevines, maple trees, hop vines, and many other types of plants. It’s known to impact grape/wine producers and other agricultural commodities, and can also interfere with outdoor recreation if infestations reach high levels, due to the swarming behavior of adult SLF in late summer and fall. However, the insects themselves do not bite or sting; they are a nuisance because they gather in large numbers in areas where people are, and cover anything they are on with a sticky, sugary waste product known as honeydew. While the state is working to slow the spread of spotted lanternfly, its status in other states indicates that it cannot be eradicated.

• Report sightings of SLF
• See what SLF looks like
• Learn more
• Two-minute video about SLF in Massachusetts
• Management guide for homeowners (PDF)

Book talk with author of “Dropkick Murphy: A Legendary Life”

Join Boston Globe journalist Emily Sweeney on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7:00pm in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room for a presentation about her latest book, Dropkick Murphy: A Legendary Life, which chronicles the life of Dr. John “Dropkick” Murphy, a professional wrestler and doctor who ran an infamous detox center in Acton.

Note: The library will reopen for regular Saturday hours (10:00am–1:00pm) beginning Saturday, Sept. 12, though it will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 in recognition of Labor Day and Tuesday, Sept. 8 for an electrical assessment.

Openings on ConCom, Lincoln Cultural Council

The Conservation Commission is seeking a resident to fill a vacancy in the group, which holds public meetings approximately every third Wednesday night to review permit applications under the Wetland Protection Act, issue permits, and conduct other business related to the management of Lincoln’s conservation land. Learn more here. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend a Conservation Commission meeting and contact the Conservation Department staff at 781-259-2612 or conservation@lincolnma.gov. To apply, fill out Lincoln’s volunteer signup form and email it to elderp@lincolnma.gov or mail it to the Office of the Select Board, 16 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA 01773 by Friday, Sept. 25.

The Lincoln Cultural Council is looking for new volunteers to help support arts, culture, and creativity in the community. No background in the arts is needed. Council members meet quarterly, review grant applications, and help support local arts programs and events. Interested? Contact LCC Chair Philana Gnatowski at LincolnCulturalCouncil@gmail.com.

Volunteer training for Domestic Violence Services Network

The Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN) is offering a free volunteer advocate training program. DVSN advocates provide emotional support, risk assessment, and safety planning for victims of domestic violence in its 13 partner communities. The 40-hour, three-week training is designed 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, volunteer advocates provide direct service over the phone, at Concord District Court, and at Emerson Hospital to people affected by domestic violence. The training will be held at the Lexington Police Department on these days:

• Week 1: Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-7:15pm and Fridays from 9:15am-3:30pm.
• Week 2: Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-7:15pm and Fridays from 9:15am-3:30pm.
• Week 3: Tuesday and Wednesday 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 or to request an application, call 978-318-3421 or send an e-mail to training@dvsn.org. Applications are due by Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Primary voting information

Election day for the state primary on Tuesday, Sept. 1 takes place from 7:00am–8:00pm in the Reed Gym.

• The last day to register to vote for is Saturday, Aug. 22. Register at Town Hall or by clicking here.
• The deadline to submit an application to vote by mail is Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 5:00pm. Apply online here. If you have applied to vote by mail and have not received your ballot, call the Town Clerk’s office at 781-259-2607. Independent/unenrolled voters in Massachusetts may can choose a Republican or Democratic ballot, but this will not register you as a member of that party and you do not need to remove yourself from that party after the election. 
• Early voting in person begins Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9:00am–3:00pm at Town Hall. This will continue Monday through Thursday, Aug. 24-27, from 7:00am-5:00pm.  

Anyone who has questions or needs assistance may call the Town Clerk’s office at 781-259-2607.

Outdoor movie night: “The Lorax”

Join the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust for a family-friendly outdoor screening of “The Lorax” on the lawn at Lincoln Station on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7:00pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the Tack Room. Come early for family-friendly activities and to meet the Lorax himself. Free, but registration required.

Sonnenfeld at next LOMA

Craig Sonnenfeld will be the headliner at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, Sept. 4 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. in Bemis Hall (doors open at 6:30pm, featured performers play from 8:30-9:00pm). Sonnenfeld’s style on songs like “Midnight Train” dwells in Delta blues and American folk. LOMA is a monthly open mic night event with mics 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.

Coming up at Codman Community Farms

Summer tomato galette workshop
Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 5:00-7:00pm
Make a buttery, versatile pie dough perfect for galettes, pies, and quiches after a trip to our tomato greenhouse, harvesting tomatoes to use in a rustic summer galette. Buy tickets here.

“Do Bees Pee?” story and scavenger hunt
Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11:00am-noon
Linda Booth Sweeney will read her new book “Do Bees Pee? The Curious and Amazing Ways Nature Avoids Poo-lution” before families can join a farm-wide scavenger hunt exploring how pollinators connect to flowers, crops, soil, and compost. Also on hand will be the CEO of Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Co. Free, but registration required.

Lincoln history: Did you know…

Some say “Tra-PELLo,” some say “TRAP-elow,” but only in Lincoln? Read more on the Lincoln Historical Society website.

Coming up at the deCordova

deCordova Performance Series: Midtown Horns
Saturday, Aug. 22 from 6:30-8:00pm
The concert will take place outdoors on the front lawn — bring a blanket or lawn chair. Tickets are $32/$40 for adults, $12/$15 for children.

Sip and String: Whimsical Wind Chimes
Saturday, Aug. 22 from 1:00-3:00pm
Use found objects, materials collected from the Sculpture Park grounds and delicate metal chimes, create your own symphonic sculptural creations to hang from a porch or in your back yard. All materials plus tea for sipping included. Cost: $48 for members, $60 for nonmembers.

deCordova Performance Series: Tom DiMenna 
Friday, Sept. 4 from 6:30-8:00pm
Recreating the iconic story songs of Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, and Harry Chapin. Tickets are $32/$40 for adults, $12/$15 for children.

Did You Know …

That one-time Lincoln residents Bernard and Avis DeVoto incurred the wrath of Edgar Hoover and were investigated by the FBI due to their dogged efforts to uncover corruption and protect wild Western landscapes… and that they earned the trust and friendship of Ansel Adams, Wallace Stegner, and Julia Child among others in the process? Read more on the Lincoln Historical Society website.

Garden Club party

The Lincoln Garden Club invites anyone interested in joining the club to a Prosecco and Tea party on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 3:00pm. Committee chairs will be there to answer questions about the many things club does. To RSVP and get the location, or if you can’t make it but are interested in joining, email Belinda Gingrich at belinda.gingrich@gmail.com to RSVP.

Back-to-school PTO picnic

Local groups will have information tables at the back-to-school PTO picnic on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 5:30-7:30pm in the Lincoln School back fields behind the Smith gym (in the gym in case of bad weather). If you would like your organization to host a table at the picnic, please respond using this form. The PTO will provide water and pizza (one slice apiece) to students. Families are encouraged to set up picnic blankets, bring additional food, and get together to celebrate the kick-off of the school year.