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Submit your creative work to the Lincoln Review

The deadline for submitting stories, poetry artwork, photos, and other creative work for the next issue of the Lincoln Review is Tuesday, Sept. 30. Anyone who has a Lincoln connection (current or former residents, extended family, employees, etc.) may submit — for details, click here or email your work directly to lincolnmareview@gmail.com or lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. Share your work and have it preserved online in the Lincoln Review!

Lincoln Squirrel subscribers can see previous issues here. If you’re not yet a subscriber and would like to receive a one-time PDF, please email lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. 

Read the latest conservation column

Click here to read Gwyn Loud’s monthly column for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust with news and photos from the natural world in Lincoln.

Soap-making workshop on Sunday

Codman Community Farms is offering a workshop on how to make soap from goat’s milk on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 1:00–3:00pm. $45 plus $10 fee for materials. Click here to register.

Event showcases agriculture in Lincoln in 1775

The Lincoln Historical Society will present “A Tale of Two Farms and a Tale of Two Families—Lincoln Agriculture in 1775: Part 1” on Sunday, Sept. 28 from 1:00–4:00pm at the Codman House. Codman Farm and Flint Farm represented two very different families — Loyalists of great wealth and stature who had others do all the labor, and patriots who farmed the land themselves. 

• Presentations on agriculture of 1775 and refreshments: 1:00pm and 2:30pm
• Walking tours of Codman House and wagon tours of Codman Farm: 1:00–3:30pm (preregistration required)

Lovelane benefit on Oct. 19

The Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program on Baker Bridge Road will hold its inaugural Hallowhinny Family Fest on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 1:00–4:00pm. There will be hayrides, inflatable horse races, ghostly goat petting, face painting, games and crafts, raffles, trick-or-treating with the horses, and more. Win a private horse experience or one of many themed gift baskets in the raffle. Click here for tickets ($15 apiece or $55 for a family of four).

Lincoln Road detour Friday and Monday

Due to water main work, Lincoln Road will be closed at Peirce Hill Road and Tower Road on Friday Sept. 12 and Monday, Sept. 15 from 7:00am–3:00pm.

Greater need for food donations

The St. Vincent dePaul food pantry for Lincoln and Weston is experiencing an increase in its client base due to economic strain and cutbacks, and its food grant has been held up due to federal funding uncertainties. The most expensive and desperately needed foods are those that are gluten free that many of its clients require every day. Donors can leave unopened and unexpired items in the blue boxes on the porch of the St. Joseph House next to the food pantry across from the Bank of America marked “Food Pantry Donations.” Regular staples such as peanut butter, jellies and jams, Near East Rice, Annie’s Mac ‘n Cheese, tuna fish, mayonnaise, salad dressings, olive oil, taco boxes, etc., are always needed as well.

Film:  “Echo in the Canyon”

The Lincoln Library Film Society will screen “Echo in the Canyon” (2018, PG-13) on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6:00pm in the library’s Tarbell Room. The documentary celebrates the explosion of popular music that came out of L.A.’s Laurel Canyon in the mid-1960s as folk went electric. 

LLCT/RLF activities

Family-friendly programming coming up from the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and Rural Land Foundation:

Build a bug
Saturday, Sept. 20 from 1:00–3:00pm, Lincoln Station
Learn about bug parts, enjoy a short nature walk, a story, and build your own bug with natural and craft materials. Please RVSP here.

Student sticker design contest
Calling all students who live or go to school in Lincoln or go to school in Lincoln: design a sticker for LLCT! Submission deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 30. Winning designs will be printed and shared at LLCT events. Prizes for the winners. See contest guidelines and template.

Fall leaf craft
Saturday, Oct. 4 from 1:00–3:00pm, LLCT office at Lincoln Station (145 Lincoln Road)
We’ll take a short walk to collect some leaves, then finish up inside. Please bring your own clean glass jar. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please come prepared with leaves if the forecast looks like rain. Register here.

LLCT annual meeting and celebration of the Nature Link Project
Saturday, Sept. 27 from 4:00–6:00pm, Farrington Nature Linc (295 Cambridge Tpke.)
All are welcome at LLCT’s annual meeting and evening celebration. We’ll start with a short trail walk, then enjoy drinks and appetizers, music, and activities. LLCT will hold a brief business meeting (voting by LLCT members) and then Farrington staff will offer remarks. This is an outdoor event under a tent. Please RSVP by Friday, Sept. 19.

Scarecrow Classic 5K
Sunday, Oct. 19
Register today for LLCT’s Scarecrow Classic 5K. Proceeds from this fun fall race support LLCT’s annual operating budget that funds trail improvements, land stewardship, educational programs, and land acquisition. Register by Sunday, Oct. 5 to guarantee your shirt on race day.

Correction

An item in the September 3 issue of News Acorns incorrectly stated that Rep. Alice Peisch would hold online office hours on Friday, Sept. 12 from 10:00am–3:00pm. While the date and time were correct, the office hours will be conducted by Peisch’s staff, not Peisch herself. The original item has been corrected.

Bedford Road closure

To accommodate water main work, Bedford Road will be closed from the five-way intersection to Canaan Drive from Monday–Wednesday, Sept. 8–10, from 7:00am–3:00pm.

Get your antiques assessed for free

Do you have an item whose value you’ve always wondered about? Rick Keller of Perfect Pastime 617 is offering a community-wide collectibles appraisal event and will be at the Lincoln Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 1:30–4:30pm. Registration for a 10-minute time slot is required beforehand, and registrants must supply photos of what they plan on bringing in before the event. Similar events in other towns are listed here.

Babysitter/parent meet & greet

Are you a teen interested in babysitting or a parent looking for a reliable sitter? Come to a babysitter meet & greet at the upcoming PTO meeting on Monday, Sept. 29 from 7:30–9:00pm in the Lincoln School Learning Commons. Teen sitters are encouraged to bring a short bio or flyer with your availability, experience, and contact info. This is open to teens ready for independent babysitting or pre-teens interested in mother’s helpers opportunities. Sign up here.

Volunteers needed for CapCom, Pierce House

The Select Board is seeking two volunteers to serve as at-large members on the Capital Planning Committee and another two as at-large members on the Pierce House Committee.

CapCom helps the town identify and prioritize current and future capital needs in light of the town’s fiscal constraints. The committee seeks members who have interest/experience in building and facilities management, grounds and infrastructure maintenance, technical systems development, and strategic planning. The Pierce House Committee seeks residents with experience or interest in historic building maintenance and restoration, budgeting and financial oversight.

For CapCom, address letters of interest and a volunteer application to Town Moderator Sarah Canon Holden by Friday, Sept. 26; for Pierce House, address them to Pierce House Committee Chair Anne Crosby by Monday, Sept. 22. In both cases, email them to Peggy Elder, Administrative Assistant in the Select Board’s Office, at elderp@lincolntown.org. Questions? Call the Select Board’s Office at 781-259-2601.

Talk on geothermal energy

On Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m., MetroWest Climate Solutions and Green Newton will offer a free webinar on geothermal technologies. In 2017, Boston-based HEET.org proposed that gas utilities, which have millions of miles of gas pipes laid under streets, replace those pipes with water-filled geothermal pipes. The warmed pipes would transfer their warmth to ground-source heat pumps designed to both heat and cool homes. Last year, Eversource launched the first geothermal network in Framingham built by a gas utility that moved over 130 customers onto geothermal energy for all heating and cooling. It is believed to be the first project of its kind in the world. Angie Alberto Escobar, HEET’s gas-to-geo transition director, will provide an overview of geothermal technology and an update on the Framingham project and will discuss what’s next for this energy source. Register here for the webinar.

Down on the farm

Coming up at Codman Community Farms (click on an event title for details and registration):

• Medicine Making — Sunday, Sept. 21, 1:00–4:00pm
• Medicinal Plant Walk — Friday, Sept. 26, 6:00–7:30pm
• Codman’s Annual Feast and Fair— Sunday, Oct. 5, 1:30–7:30pm

SSEF celebrates end of summer

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First Parish kicks off new year

The First Parish in Lincoln invites residents to two events:

• Sunday, Sept. 7, 10am-noon (sanctuary and livestream) — Welcome Back Sunday!
• Sunday, Sept. 14 at 7:30pm (Stearns Room) —  “Bless This Mess” Spiritual Parenting Book Talk

Yoga at Pierce Park

The Lincoln School Foundation and The Nest Yoga Lincoln are offering yoga sessions at Pierce Paek on two Sundays, Sept. 7 and 14 from 9:00-10:00am. Requested donation: $20 cash (100% of proceeds benefit LSF). Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Park at Lincoln Town Hall.

Meet new COA&HS staff

Come to Bemis Halll on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at noon for a free pizza lunch to welcome new town social worker Lily Sonis and Transportation Coordinator Katherine Kmetz to the Council on Aging & Human Resources. Lily holds master’s degrees in both social work and public health and was VP of Refugee and Disability Services at JVS Boston. Katherine most recently worked at McLean Hospital and is completing her master’s in social work.

Rep. Peisch schedules office hours

State Rep. Alice Hanlon Peisch’s staff will hold virtual office hours on Friday, Sept. 12 from 10:00am–3:00pm for constituents of Wellesley, Weston, and Precinct 2 in Lincoln, to discuss matters pending before the Legislature, issues they may be having with an executive agency, or any other district matters. Register for the link using this SignUp Genius page. Questions? Email wesley.stanton@mahouse.gov. Any constituent who wishes to speak to Peisch but can’t attend office hours may make an appointment by calling 617-722-2783 or emailing Alice.Peisch@mahouse.gov.

Author discusses book about Royal Tar

Jane Gardner will discuss her latest book, “The Wreck of the Circus Ship Royal Tar: Tragedy in Penobscot Bay,” on Friday, Sept. 26 at 12:30pm in Bemis Hall. This true story involves a maritime disaster in 1836 involving a steamship, circus animals, and a desperate rescue off the Maine coast. Sponsored by the Friends of the Council on Aging & Friends of Lincoln Library.

Road closures this week and next

To accommodate water main work, Bedford Road will be closed from the five-way intersection to Canaan Drive at the following times:

• Thursday and Friday, Aug. 28–29 from 8:15am–3:00 pm (closures begin later on the first two days of school)
• Tuesday though Friday, Sept. 2–5 from 7:00am–3:00pm 

New appointments

The Select Board has approved the following appointments to town positions:

• Conservation Commission — Ross Tucker (replacing Susan Hall Mygatt, now on the Planning Board)
• Roadway & Traffic Committee — Sharon Collura (replacing Deborah Howe) and Robert Soluri (filling a vacant seat)

The Lincoln Police Department also appointed two new recruits. Aidan Hawley is the newly approved 14th  officer in the department and Owen Hughes is replacing Officer Greg Lamb, who was hired in another town. They are attending the Boylston Police Academy in Boylston and will be probationary police officers when their training is completed in six months.

Fall harvest shindig at the Food Project

Everyone is invited to the Shindig at Baker Bridge Farm, The Food Project‘s harvest festival fundraiser, on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11:00am–2:00pm at Baker Bridge Farm. The schedule:

• 11:00am–1:00pm — Hands-on apple pressing, yoga, djembe drum circle lessons, and bluegrass music
• 11:00am–1:30pm — Lunch and seasonal farm-inspired food and drinks from Fresh Food Generation, Mei Mei Dumplings, Root plus beer and wine
• 1:30–2:00pm — Dessert (fresh cider donuts from Red Apple Farm) and final bids on the silent auction. Items to bid on include a wine and cheese basket by Vin Fromage, a vacation getaway in Bremen, Maine, a tasting menu experience at Nightshade Noodle Bar in Lynn, and more to come.

Reserve your tickets at www.thefoodprojectshindig.org ($50 for adults, $20 for children age 3–12).

Lincoln Road detour two days this week

From Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 25–27, a portion of Lincoln Road will be closed for water main work. Drivers will be detoured to Peirce Hill Road and Tower Road, and they will be able to access the Lincoln School campus only from the Peirce Hill side of the Lincoln Road/Ballfield Road intersection.

Apply for a Lincoln Cultural Council grant

The grant cycle for the Mass Cultural Council (MCC) is opening soon. Applications open on Tuesday, Sept. 2 and are due by October 16. There will be an online info cession with MCC staff on September 9. Grant recipients will be announced by January 15, 2026.

Grants are awarded by local chapters. The Lincoln Cultural Council regularly surveys town members about their thoughts on the types of programs they would like to see. Based on this input, the council will prioritize events in performance and visual arts, as well as  those that explore the natural world and local history. They strongly prefer applications from individuals and organizations who have already arranged a partnership with a Lincoln venue and/or organization, and programs that will appeal to a diverse multigenerational audience. Click here to apply. The group is always seeking volunteers to join in the decision-making process. To learn more, email LincolnCulturalCouncil@gmail.com.

Fall noticing walks

The first “noticing walk” of the fall season led by John Calabria and co-sponsored by the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and the Council on Aging & Human Services will be on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 1:00pm. The walks are gently paced but cover rough terrain and elevation change. Click here to RSVP.

Detours for water main project this week

From Tuesday through Friday, Aug. 19–22, a portion of Lincoln Road will be closed for water main work. Drivers will be detoured to Peirce Hill Road and Tower Road, and they will be able to access the Lincoln School campus only from the Peirce Hill side of the Lincoln Road/Ballfield Road intersection.

PTO event welcomes new students and families

The Lincoln PTO welcomes incoming kindergarteners as well as all new students joining the Lincoln community on Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Lincoln School’s Red Playground for lemonade and a snack.

• Kindergarten meet & play: 11:00–noon
• New Lincoln family meet & play: noon–2:00pm

If you’re interested in helping, please email ptochair@lpto.org. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their children regardless of grade.

Talent show to benefit kids

Vama Gandhi, a rising senior at L-S, is organizing a talent show with Maddy Csendes through Kids4Humanity to raise money for Save the Children’s Emergency Fund on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 3:00-5:30pm in Bemis Hall. Everyone is welcome to participate, and talents can range from a magic trick, dancing, singing, playing a short piece on an instrument, or anything that makes you happy. All participants will receive a gift card as a donation from partnered local businesses. Register here by Wednesday, Aug. 20 and/or donate here (the goal is to raise $2,500). Questions? Email kids4humanity2025@gmail.com.

PTO back-to-school picnic

The Lincoln PTO is hosting it annual back-to-school picnic on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 5:00–7:00pm on the Lincoln School back fields. Local groups and organizations will have tables with information for students and families to learn more and get involved. If you would like your organization to host a table at the picnic, please respond via this form. Park in the lot closest to the red playground and walk around the back of the school. If the weather does not cooperate, the event will be held in the middle school gym. Pizza (one slice per student) and water will be provided to kids. Families are encouraged to set up picnic blankets, bring additional food, reconnect, and celebrate the kick off of the school year.

Rep. Gentile schedules office hours

State Rep. Carmine Gentile (D-Sudbury) will hold virtual office hours on Friday, Sept. 12 from 10:00am–noon. Any constituent who wishes to speak to Rep. Gentile can sign up for a 20-minute time slot by emailing his legislative aide, Ravi Simon, at ravi.simon@mahouse.gov. Please provide your full name, address, phone number, email, and discussion topic.

Coming up at the library

Craft & Chill: Octopuses
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 4:00–5:00pm
Create some colorful cephalopods. These craft events are for giving yourself a mental break and having some fun with other chill adults. All supplies are provided by the library. For ages 16+. 

Lincoln Library Film Society: “Female Perversions”
Thursday, Aug. 21, 6:00–8:00pm, Tarbell Room
In her U.S. film debut, Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton stars as a bisexual lawyer on the edge of professional breakthrough, personal breakdown, and sexual awakening. Shocking when it was first released in 1995, it is now deemed a feminist classic.

Garden Club hosts Lemonade in the Park

The Lincoln Garden Club invites anyone interested in joining the club to come to a Lemonade in the Park party on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 3:00pm. Meet some of the members, socialize, and learn about what the club does. Please RSVP to belinda.gingrich@gmail.com.

Almost Grown-Ups star at next LOMA

Almost Grown-Ups (selected members of The New Grown-Ups) will be the headliners at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, Sept. 8 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. 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 (contact loma3re@gmail.com to sign up) or just come listen to acoustic music and spoken word. Free admission.

Get early-bird tickets for TEDx Walden Pond

TEDx Walden Pond will return to Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 30 in Lincoln featuring a lineup of local and national speakers sharing “ideas worth spreading.” Early-bird tickets for $50 are available through September 1, after which prices will increase to $75. Tickets can be purchased at tedxwaldenpond.com. This year’s lower ticket prices are made possible by the generosity of local sponsors including Bjornson Dentistry, Beacon Driving School, Walsh and Walsh Associates (Concord), and Wellness in Motion (Concord). Special thanks to Dr. Tom and Kelsey Bjornson of Bjornson Dentistry, the event’s first Platinum Sponsor.

Addendum

The August 10 story headlined “My Turn: Protecting animals at Rodenticides Lobby Day” was missing the name of Trisha O’Hagen as one of the two authors. The story has been updated.