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Coming up at the COA

Here are some of the April 2026 activities hosted by the Lincoln Council on Aging and Human Services. Most events are open to Lincoln residents of all ages. For a full list — including clinics, exercise classes, regular meetings of interest groups, and online chats with town officials — see the COAHS’s newsletter page. Call 781-259-8811 or email gagnea@lincolntown.org for Zoom links and other information.

Back & Neck Pain: What Helps & What Doesn’t?
Friday, April 3 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
With Lincoln’s Antje Barreveld, M.D., Chief of Pain Medicine at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Rachel Carson: A Nature Love Story for Our Time
Friday, April 10 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
With Diane Edgecomb, actress and storyteller. A 60-minute show, 15-minute break, and post-show sharing of nature experiences. Sponsored by grant from Lincoln Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council.

Doo Wop Spring Fling
Friday, April 17 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall

Jazz Concert with 2Slick
Thursday, April 30 at 3:00pm, Bemis Hall
2Slick is a jazz quintet with a two-trombone frontline. For more information, visit www.2slick.net. Sponsored by a grant from the Music Performance Trust Fund, the Lincoln Council on Aging & Human Services, and the Friends of the Lincoln COA.

Column: “Signs of Spring Emerge”

Learn about the signs of spring (and many photos of plants and animals doing their spring thing (including beavers, spring peepers, spotted salamanders and skunk cabbage) in the March wildlife column by Gwyn Loud on the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust/Rural Land Foundation website.

Lincoln resident in Acme Theater play

Acme Theater at the Weston United Methodist Church (377 North Ave. in Weston) presents “Unnecessary Farce” by Paul Slade Smith (directed by Kevin Nessman) featuring cast member Stephanie Kramp of Lincoln. In a run-down motel, a high-stakes sting operation is about to go hilariously off the rails. The result is a breathless whirlwind of mistaken identities and plummeting pants. Performances are April 3–18 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 3:00pm). Ticket information here ($25 for adults, $23 for seniors and students)

New award for library staff and volunteers

The Friends of the Lincoln Library are pleased to announce the creation of a new annual recognition program made possible through the generous donations given in memory of Virginia Rundell, who died in January 2024. In celebration of her legacy, this program will recognize individuals who, like Virginia, go above and beyond to support the mission of the Lincoln Public Library and strengthen our community. Organizers are seeking nominees of Lincoln Library staff or volunteers who embody the core values of the Lincoln Public Library and reflect the spirit of service that defined Virginia’s life. Submissions are open through Friday, April 17 — email friendslincolnlibrary@gmail.com. 

At the library in April

Craft & Chill: Watercolor Cherry Trees
Monday, April 6 from 4:00–5:00pm, Tarbell Room
Give yourself a mental break and do some relaxing art in a low-key setting. All supplies are provided by the library. For ages 16+. Register here.

10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House in Lincoln
Thursday, April 9 from 6:30–8:00pm, Tarbell Room
You can research the history of your house, whether it’s 20 years old or 200 years old. Northeast House Historian Marian Pierre-Louis will explain where to find the deeds to your house, how to chain a deed, and how to locate other sources of information such as U.S. Federal Census records, maps, and tax records. Suitable for both beginners and those with research experience. Details here.

LOMA: Lindsay Straw and Andy Cambria

Lindsay Straw and Andy Cambria will be the headliners at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, April 13 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall (doors open at 6:30pm, feature from 8:30-9:00pm). Get a taste of their music on their video of “Lakes of Pontchartrain,” a traditional American tune adopted by Irish bands abroad 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.

Apply to speak at TEDx Walden Pond

TEDx Walden Pond is accepting speaker applications through Wednesday, April 22. This year’s theme is “The Courage to Pay Attention,” which can encompass anything from everyday attention to technology, and the quiet power of noticing what’s right in front of us. Learn more and apply at www.tedxwaldenpond.com. Organizers are also inviting community sponsors to support this year’s event. For the first time, they’re offering a single Presenting Sponsor role, an exclusive partnership with one organization whose values align with the spirit of TEDx Walden Pond, with recognition across TEDx Walden Pond’s videos and website. Email sponsorship@tedxwaldenpond.com for details.

Survey seeks info on agriculture in Lincoln

The Lincoln Agricultural Commission is conducting a town-wide survey to better understand the full range of agricultural activity taking place within Lincoln’s geographic boundaries. This includes everything from backyard gardens, chickens, and small livestock to horse properties, working farms, forestry, food production, and both for-profit and nonprofit agricultural organizations. The survey will help the Agricultural Commission:

• Understand the scale and diversity of agricultural activity in town,
• Identify needs, challenges, and opportunities, and
• Inform future planning and coordination with other town committees.

Take the survey here (please submit one response for each agricultural activity or operation). Questions? Email agcom@lincolnma.gov.

Play at L-S for children

LSB Players presents “The Ants and the Grasshoppers” on Saturday, March 28 in the Kirshner Auditorium of Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School at 11:00am and 3:00pm. There will be a special sensory-friendly performance at the 11:00am time. It’s the classic tale of the grasshoppers who played and sang all summer, while the industrious ants work hard — but what will happen when winter arrives? There will be lobby activities for young children before the show and during intermission. Concessions will also be sold at intermission (cash only). Tickets (buy online or at the door) are $10, or $5 for ages 5 and under.

Artists reception: Friends of Modern Architecture & CFREE

There will be an artists reception at the Lincoln Public Library art galley on Monday, March 30 from 5:30–8:00pm for the Friends of Modern Architecture and CFREE exhibit opening that day. “Mid-Century to Next Century: Modern Houses and Sustainable Futures” explores Lincoln’s commitment to creating a sustainable future for Lincoln’s rich collection of Modern houses. Featuring large-format photographs by local photographers, smaller-scale photographs of homeowners’ choices to make their houses more sustainable, and narrative panels documenting the architectural history of the houses and the homeowners’ decision-making about how to make their houses more energy efficient, the exhibit highlights how five of Lincoln’s Modern houses — pioneering in their time — are meeting the present-day challenges of climate change. As part of the renovations, homeowners, architects, and builders worked closely together to ensure that the original signature features of the Modern houses were maintained through the process. The exhibit is a joint initiative of the Friends of Modern Architecture/Lincoln (FoMA) and CFREE (Carbon Free Residential, Everything Electric). The exhibit runs through April 30 during library hours.

Silent auction, car wash for 8th-graders

Fundraising for the eighth-grade Washington trip continues with the silent auction that’s open until Sunday, March 29 at 9:00pm and annual eighth-grade car wash at Town Hall on Saturday, May 16 (rain date: Sunday, May 17). Questions? Email Lila Kanner at lilakanner@gmail.com. 

Codman Community Farms volunteer day

Join other volunteers on Sunday, April 12 from 2:30–4:30pm to spruce up the farm. There are tasks for all ages: raking, mulching, weeding, organizing, and special box decorating for our littlest of volunteers. Please bring your own work gloves, water bottle and weather-appropriate clothes. Come for the full 2 hours or join us for part of the time. Questions? Email tana@codmanfarm.org. Sign up here. A Sunday Supper from 4:30-6:30 will follow along with live music — dinner sign-ups coming soon.

Holy Week at St. Anne’s

All are welcome to services at St.-Anne’s-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church during Holy Week:

Palm Sunday, March 29

• 8:00 am — Spoken Holy Eucharist
• 10:00 am — Palm procession & Holy Eucharist 

Maundy Thursday, April 2

• 7:00 pm — Foot washing & Maundy Thursday service

Good Friday, April 3

• 12:00–1:00pm — Good Friday Service 

Holy Saturday, April 4

• 7:00pm — The Great Vigil of Easter

Easter Sunday, April 5

• 9:00am — Holy Eucharist
• Easter egg hunt
• 11:00am — Holy Eucharist with choir

Town election early voting

Early voting in person for the annual town election on Monday, March 30 is now available at Town Hall and will continue Monday through Thursday from 10:00am–3:00pm each weekday. The last day to apply for a vote by mail ballot is Monday, March 23. Click here for a sample ballot.

Two sessions on domestic violence

The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable (DVR) will host “Speaking Out for Good,” an interactive community education event to engage in dialogue around our part in reducing domestic violence and how it impacts everyone. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:00pm in the Goodnow Library (21 Concord Road, Sudbury). 

On Wednesday, April 15 from 7–8:15pm, the DVR’s White Ribbon Group (part of a national movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls, promoting gender equity and healthy relationships) will host “Recognizing and Responding to Teen Dating Violence.” on Zoom. Designed for parents/guardians and people in youth-facing roles, this workshop will focus on identifying signs of abuse, and building skills on supporting teens who are experiencing unhealthy or abusive relationships. Registration required. For more information, visit www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org or email infodvrt@gmail.com.

Meeting on immigration policy

The Lincoln Town Democratic Committee will host a town hall-style meeting called “Immigration Policy and Our Community” on Saturday, April 11 at 9:30am. The meeting will focus on immigrant rights and local ICE activity and will discuss responses (both existing and needed) to current federal immigration policies. Organizers hope to build a constituency for immigrant justice, awaken consciousness about Hanscom flights deporting immigrants, and demonstrate the seriousness with which the co-sponsors are addressing ICE, the policies governing it, and its activities.

Lincoln Public Library Comic-Con

A library Comic-Con with events for all ages will take place on Saturday, April 11 from 11am–4pm featuring Star Wars characters in full outfits, zine making with a published author, and an interactive improv Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Learn all about costuming with an expert in a Cosplay 101 chat, paint your own mini, learn to play Magic: The Gathering or D&D in short drop-in sessions and more. Feel free to bring a lunch for a picnic on the lawn or indoors if weather ins bad.

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.

Storytelling with Sally: Cat Tales

Beloved library volunteer and Lincoln resident Sally Kindleberger will share cat stories, poems, and songs using the art of storytelling on Saturday, March 14 from 2:00–2:45pm in the Lincoln Library’s Tarbell Room. This is an intergenerational program perfect for all ages. No registration necessary.  

Trivia night to benefit D.C. trip

The Lincoln eighth-grade tradition of the Washing D.C. trip is back, and organizers are working to rebuild consistent, successful fundraising events that can continue year after year. The Lincoln PTO is sponsoring a benefit Trivia Night on Sunday, March 15 at 6:00pm at the Painted Burro (99 3rd Ave., Waltham) for appetizers, laughs, and friendly competition hosted by Assistant Town Administrator Dan Pereira. Form a team of two to six players (adults only), or come solo or with a partial team and organizers will help match you up. Tickets are $45 per person (includes appetizers, event entry, and trivia competition). Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. Register here.

LLCT/RLF events

The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and Rural Land Foundation are hosting these upcoming events in April:

Adventures in Ecological Horticulture
Tuesday, April 7 at 7:00pm, LLCT office and Zoom
Today’s gardens must do more than look good — they must support and encourage biodiversity. Drawing on her work in urban spaces, ecological horticulturist Rebecca McMackin will share how we can create stunning wildlife-friendly landscapes in the toughest environments where she has done much of her work. Co-sponsored by LLCT, Lincoln Garden Club, Bemis Free Lecture Series, Walden Wood Project, Anne Sobol, and Monarch Meadows and Ecogardens. More info and Zoom link.

Whose Nest Is That?
Thursday, April 9 at 7:00pm, Zoom
Ever found a nest in your yard and wondered who built it? Tia Pinney, senior naturalist from Mass Audubon explores the nesting habits of common backyard birds and how to identify their remarkable homes. More info and Zoom link.

Town report hard copies available

If anyone is interested in a hard copy of the 2025 Annual Town report for FY2025, please stop by the Town Administrator’s office while supplies last. The report is also available online here. For additional materials relating to the Annual Town Meeting on March 29, click here.

LLCT/RLF events

The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and Rural Land Foundation are hosting these upcoming Zoom events:

Emerson’s ‘Nature’
Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00pm
Ron McAdow reads selected excerpts from Emerson’s Nature, pairing the words with his own photographs of Lincoln’s landscapes. More info and Zoom link.

Pocket Forests
Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00pm
Discover how small, densely planted native forests can transform neighborhoods. Rachel Summers shares how pocket forests restore biodiversity, improve soil, and create thriving habitat in surprisingly small spaces. More info and Zoom link.

Blues/Latin music at First Parish

Guatemalan singer-songwriter Mercedes Escobar and her band will appear “Live in Lincoln Center” on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30pm in the First Parish stone church. Fluctuating between unleashed and sweet, Escobar’s voice has been likened to a mix between Linda Ronstadt and Howlin’ Wolf. She’s created a unique genre which blends the rawness of old blues and country vocals and guitar, with the intensity of magical realism lyrics and the sonic traditions of her home culture. Advance ticket purchase recommended.

The Town Clerk’s office is looking for more people interested in becoming poll workers. There will be three elections this year, the first being the Annual Town Election on Monday, March 30. Training is provided. This is a great way to support the election process and become part of a team meeting new neighbors and friends. If interested, please email foxv@lincolntown.org.

SpongeBob musical coming up

The Doomsday Clock is ticking, with Mount Humongous threatening to erupt and destroy Bikini Bottom! Plankton and Krabs are scheming, everyone is panicking, neighbors are turning on each other… can SpongeBob, Sandy, and Patrick save the town? “The SpongeBob Musical, Youth Edition” will be performed in the Donaldson auditorium by the Lincoln School middle schoolers on four days next week:

• Wednesday, March 11 at 3:00pm
• Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 12-14, at 7:00pm

Tickets are general admission and available at the door from 30 minutes before showtime ($10 for adults or $5 for students, seniors, and LPS employees. Cash or check only.  

Classical concert in Bemis on Sunday

Lincoln members of the Concord Music Club invite everyone to their annual free public concert for Lincoln neighbors and friends on Sunday, March 1 at 2:00pm in Bemis Hall. The varied program includes works for violin, string quartet and piano by Chopin, Schubert, Beethoven, Mozart, Prokofiev, and Brahms.

Singing Resistance rescheduled for March 2

Singing Resistance, postponed from Feb. 23 due to the blizzard, will take place on Monday, March 2 at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church starting at 6:00pm. There will be pizzas, but bring a water bottle. At about 6:30pm, we’ll talk a bit about the movement, then we’ll sing together. This is a group open to all who wish to deepen into community.

Concerts with Lincoln and Sudbury students

The Lincoln and Sudbury Schools present the All Towns Concert Series bringing together student musicians from Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, Ephraim Curtis Middle School, and Lincoln Middle School for three consecutive nights of performances starting on Monday, March 2 in the L-S auditorium. The series offers a unique “musical vertical” experience, allowing audiences to hear the progression from middle school through high school. Each evening features individual sets from each school’s ensembles, culminating in a combined grand finale where all three schools perform together on stage. All performances are free and open to the public.

• Monday, March 2 at 7:00pm — All Towns Band Concert
• Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00pm — All Towns Orchestra Concert
• Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00pm — All Towns Choir Concert

Coming up at the library

Click here for information about all events at the library or subscribe to the Library Linc weekly e-newsletter.

Craft & Chill: Watercolor Bird Cards
Monday, March 2 from 4:00-5:00pm, Tarbell Room
These crafts are for giving yourself a mental break and just having some fun with other chill adults. All supplies are provided by the library. For ages 16+. Register here.

Read to a Retriever
Thursday, March 5 from 4:00-4:55pm, Tarbell Room
Practice reading in a supportive environment with a certified therapy dog! Join Abigail, a six-year-old “Pets and People” certified therapy dog, for a one-on-one 15-minute reading session. Abigail is friendly, calm, and non-judgmental, helping young readers build confidence and strengthen literacy skills. This program is intended for emerging readers 5+ (please register for only one session).

“Crimson Courageous”
Thursday, March 5 from 6:30–7:30pm, Tarbell Room
Christine Omodi-Engola will read from her book, Crimson Courageous: Ibed Gi Chir. Through poetry, she outlines the worlds of work-life balance, family interaction, and day-to-day goings-on in Massachusetts.

Film: “Memories Flow Beneath It: From Valley to Quabbin”
Saturday, March 21 from 1:00–3:00pm, Tarbell Room
Local filmmaker Roger Hagopian presents his documentary film, “Memories Flow Beneath It: From Valley to Quabbin,” that traces the displacement of people and the loss of a way of life in the Swift River Valley of western Massachusetts, when the Quabbin Reservoir flooded four towns in order to create water infrastructure for 52 Boston metropolitan communities. More information.

Craft Supply Swap
Saturday, March 21 from 12:30-3:30pm, Reference Room
Do you have gift wrap supplies that you’ve had for years but are hoping to swap them out for something new? Bring them to the library to swap for new-to-you supplies! Donations are not required to participate. More information (no registration required).

Silent auction to benefit LSF

Bidding is open for Lincoln School Foundation‘s silent auction held in conjunction with the Lincoln Lounge benefit evening at the Pierce House on Saturday, March 7 from 7:00–10:00pm. Items up for bids include Colonial Theater tickets, a three-night Vermont getaway, kids’ birthday parties and summer camps, restaurant meals, Red Sox tickets, a private pizza-making party at Codman Farm, and an artist-led paint night at Clark Gallery. All proceeds support LSF’s annual grants, empowering Lincoln and Hanscom teachers to expand classroom experiences and create innovative learning opportunities for students. Browse and bid here. The auction closes at the end of the event on March 7.

High Maintenance Jug Band at LOMA

High Maintenance Jug Band is the headliner at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, March 9 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Bill McQuaid sings traditional, country blues, Celtic, and original songs, and he trades vocals and harmonies with Ed Loechler, who plays a variety of uncommon instruments including resophonic guitar, steel mandolin, and demijohn bottle. Hear their performance on YouTube of “She Done Sold It Out.” 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.

COA&HS Lincoln Academy events

Here are some of the March activities hosted by the Lincoln Council on Aging and Human Services. Most events are open to Lincoln residents of all ages. For a full list — including clinics, exercise classes, regular meetings of interest groups, and online chats with town officials — see the COAHS’s newsletter page. Call 781-259-8811 or email gagnea@lincolntown.org for Zoom links and other information.

What is Regenerative Farming?
Friday, March 6 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
Farm manager Pete Lowy of Codman Community Farms describes Codman’s sustainable farming practices. These techniques preserve open spaces, protect our environment, promote more nutrient dense foods and help mitigate effects of climate change.

130 Years of the Boston Marathon
Friday, March 13 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
Freelance journalist Paul Clerici takes you through the colorful and historic years of the Boston Marathon — mile by mile, town by town, story by story. Sponsored by Friends of Lincoln Council on Aging & Friends of Lincoln Library.

Train Journeys of a Lifetime
Friday, March 20 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
Travel writer Everett Potter, author of National Geographic’s 100 Train Journeys of a Lifetime, offers pictures, stories, and itineraries to celebrate the 200th anniversary of rail travel. Discover train travel and why there is a current resurgence.

Lincoln’s Invaluable Vernal Pools
Friday, March 27 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
Michele Grzenda, Conservation Department Director, brings you on an immersive journey to share the spring awakening of the woodland wetlands — critical breeding grounds for amphibians.

MCC sponsors middle school hoops tourney

Lincoln kids fielded from both Lincoln and Hanscom middle schools can play with Boston-based peers in the first annual middle school 3v3 tournament on Sunday, March 15 from 2:30–5:30pm at the Kroc Community Center (650 Dudley St., Boston). Sponsored by the Lincoln METCO Coordinating Committee. Carpooling available. No entry fee; snacks and prizes provided. Bots and girls in grades 5–8 are eligible; sign up here by Tuesday, March 10.

Family movie night

First Parish in Lincoln (stone church) is hosting a family movie night with pizza and popcorn on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 5:30pm, with the movie “Zootopia 2” screening at 6:00pm. There will be refreshments and cheese board for adults as well as gluten-free options. Organizers are also collecting diapers for the Metro-Boston Diaper Drive (loose or in packages). Click here to RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 2:00 pm and make a suggested donation of $10/family to help cover food costs. (Note: This is not a drop-off event.)

Mocktails at the library

Aiming to keep those New Year’s resolutions but finding mocktails a bit boring? Come to the library’s Tarbell Room on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 2:30–3:30pm to mix up some new recipes and maybe find your new favorite drink. All ingredients will be provided. Registration required.

Spring/summer outdoor volunteer opportunities

Looking for an opportunity to give back to your community? Join the Lincoln Conservation Crew and help steward the trails and conservation areas of Lincoln. These volunteer events are hosted by the Conservation Department and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. Workdays focus on a range of stewardship tasks such as invasive plant management, data collection, native plant restoration, and trail maintenance. Click on a date for more information and to sign up.

• Friday, March 20 from 1:00 to 3:00pm — Beaver Pond 
• Friday, April 10 from 1:00 to 3:00pm — Sandy Pond Trust
• Saturday, May 9 from 9:00am to noon — Beaver Pond
• Friday, June 5 from 1:00 to 3:00pm — Codman South
• Friday, July 17 from 1:00 to 4:00pm — Sudbury River (signup deadline: July 10)
• Saturday, Aug. 15 from 9:00am to noon — Mt. Misery 

Quirk promoted at The Commons

The Commons in Lincoln has promoted Nina Quirk to Campus Culinary Services Director. In her elevated role, Nina will oversee culinary services across The Commons in Lincoln’s entire campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and the health center. She previously oversaw dining for the independent living neighborhood.

“Nina’s passion for quality ingredients, creativity, and meaningful resident connections has helped redefine dining at The Commons,” said Campus Executive Director Reynaldo LeBlanc. Quirk, who has been at The Commons since 2023, holds a master’s degree in gastronomy from Boston University.

Info session on library HVAC issue

The Select Board will hold an information session during its meeting on Monday, March 9 at 7:00pm to discuss the Lincoln Public Library’s HVAC system, whose replacement is the subject of two articles at the upcoming Annual Town Meeting on March 28 (a draft list of warrant articles is now available). The agenda and Zoom link will be posted in advance of the meeting here.

Articles 7 and 8 ask whether the town should appropriate funds to replace the HVAC system with a ground source heat pump solution or pursue a more conventional system replacement. Residents are encouraged to attend to learn more about the proposal and the options considered, and to ask questions before Town Meeting. More information:

• Project overview and materials
• “Bemis Hall closed due to boiler failure; library also needs new HVAC” (Lincoln Squirrel, Feb. 1, 2026)

Evelyn Turner, 1945–2026

A graveside service was held on Feb. 17 for Evelyn Turner, who died on Feb. 6 at age 80. More information.

(Editor’s note: Full obituaries with photos are published in the Lincoln Squirrel for a fee paid by the funeral home. Please email lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com for details.)

Lincoln Democrats to caucus on Feb. 28

The Lincoln Democratic Town Committee is encouraging all registered Democrats in Lincoln to come to the annual town caucus to elect delegates for the state convention on May 29–30. Lincoln will choose five delegates and four alternates who will have the opportunity to vote on critical issues coming before the convention and ultimately the voters in November 2026.

The caucus is Saturday, Feb. 28. Doors open at 9:30am for registration and refreshments and the meeting starts at 10:00am (doors close at 10:15am). Democrats who will be 16 by February 4, 2026 may pre-register for the caucus and participate and run as a delegate or alternate to the convention. Youth, minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ people who are not elected as a delegate or alternate may apply to be an add-on delegate to the caucus or at www.massdems.org. Questions? Email Travis Roland, LDTC chair, at lincolnmadems@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram: @lincolnmadems.

First Parish talent show

All are invited to the third annual First Parish in Lincoln Talent Show on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7:00pm in the stone church. There will be standup, songs, group numbers, poetry, flute, clarinet, and more. Admission free but organizers welcome donations to benefit LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts.

Volunteer training offered by DVSN

Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN) is offering a free volunteer advocate training program for interested community members. DVSN advocates provide emotional support, risk assessment, and safety planning for victims of domestic violence in its 13 partner communities. The 40-hour 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 Mondays and Wednesdays, March 2–20 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, Feb. 18.

Apply for scholarships from LSC

The Lincoln Scholarship Committee (LSC) is now accepting applications for scholarships and awards through Tuesday, March 31. Click here for details on the available scholarships and awards, and apply here. Questions? Email lincolnscholarship@lincolntown.org. 

Volunteer needed for Housing Commission 

The Select Board is seeking an interested volunteer to serve a three-year term as an appointed member on the Lincoln Housing Commission to fill an immediate vacancy. Lincoln residents who have demonstrated interest or engagement in issues concerning housing, affordable housing, property development and/or management, local policy, land use, or related topics are encouraged to apply. Commission members meet once a month.

Letters of interest should be addressed to Select Board Chair Jennifer Glass and sent to Peggy Elder, administrative assistant in the Select Board’s Office (elderp@lincolntown.org) along with a completed volunteer application by Wednesday, April 15. Applicants are also encouraged to attend a Housing Commission meeting, held on the first Thursday of the month. The Select Board will interview and appoint candidates at its April 27 meeting. For more information, call the Select Board’s Office at 781-259-2601.

 

Service opportunity for Lincoln teens

Does a teenager you know like working with their hands or with a group? Do they like helping people in need? Do they need service hours for school? If the answer to any of these is yes, your teen in grade 8–12 is invited to join students from First Parish in Lincoln’s youth service group for a half day of service at Household Goods in Acton on Feb. 28. 

Household Goods is a nonprofit that distributes donated furniture, kitchenware, mattresses, lamps and other goods to people in need. Volunteer teens will be helping people leaving homeless shelters or domestic abuse situations, unhoused veterans, people with disabilities, and others. Tasks might include loading trucks, cleaning furniture, stocking the showroom, organizing kitchenware, or sorting donations.

Teens will leave together from the First Parish stone church on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 12:15pm and return at 4:30pm. Volunteer don’t need to be members of the church, but they are responsible for bringing their own school community service form. Register here. Questions? Contact Lora Venesy at lora@fplincoln.org or Chris Andrysiak at chris.andrysiak@gmail.com.

Community center site about to go vertical

Structural steel installation is expected to begin next week, a development that moves the project into the start of framing and above‑grade construction. Progress will be very visible and move fast. See the CCBC website for more pictures.

All work will remain fully contained within the construction site perimeter, and there will be no changes to parking lot access, Hartwell access, or any pedestrian routes. Material deliveries are planned for early mornings to avoid busy times such as daycare dropoff and school traffic. There are expected to be two to three days of early deliveries for steel members and decking. Delivery trucks will be escorted by crew members when exiting the site to ensure safety and smooth traffic movement.

Drumlin Farm seeks more sugar maples

As a result of climate change, the area is experiencing milder winters and earlier, more unpredictable spring thaws which are resulting in challenging maple sugaring seasons and lower sap yields. In order for Drumlin Farm to continue to produce enough syrup to support its educational goals, the farm is seeking to tap additional trees in Lincoln this season

An ideal site would have at least five trees and a place to park a pickup truck close to the trees for carrying out buckets of sap. Trees are large enough to be tapped if they have a diameter of at least a foot (an easy way to tell is to hug the tree — if your arms overlap, it’s still too young). The trees would be tapped by experienced staff who would return every few days throughout the maple season to check and collect the sap. The season lasts a maximum of 6six weeks from February through March (specific dates depend on weather conditions). As a thank-you for sharing your trees, you’d receive a bottle of the maple syrup, as well as admission to Drumlin’s Maple Magic program. If you’d like to participate, email dfgrower@massaudubon.org.

Lincoln School Foundation benefit evening

The Lincoln School Foundation invites residents to Lincoln Lounge on Saturday, March 7 from 7:00–10:00pm at the Pierce House to support teachers, administrators, and students at both the Lincoln and Hanscom school campuses. Enjoy a wine-tasting with Ansonia Wines, bid on silent auction items (going live one week before the event), listen to live music from the Mike Caudill Trio, have your photo taken with Corey Flint Photography, and experience a touch of magic with the Sage Raven tarot card reader. Participation helps fund teacher-driven grants that expand classroom possibilities, support professional growth, and help every student thrive. For adults 21+ only. Buy tickets here.

EV charging station aided by grant

The Lincoln Public Schools have been selected for the MassCEC (Massachusetts Clean Energy Center)’s first-of-its-kind Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Demonstration program, according to a release from MassCEC. Selected participants (five school districts, four municipal districts and 30 state residents) will receive bi-directional electric vehicle (EV) chargers at no cost.

The program will help to accelerate the adoption of V2X technologies, which, at scale, can lower energy bills by reducing energy demand during expensive peak periods and limiting the need for new grid infrastructure. Lincoln is using its grant to build an EV charging station for use by school buses and vehicles in the commuter parking lot.

Bi-directional charging enables EV batteries to both draw power from and return power to the grid or to buildings. This functionality enables EVs, including electric buses and trucks, to provide backup power during outages and alleviate pressure on the grid during peak energy demand. These bi-directional chargers will enable EVs to act as mobile energy storage assets, with the program expected to deliver over 1mW of power back to the grid during a demand response event — enough to offset the electricity use of 300 average American homes for an hour.