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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.

Last two days for Bedford Road closure

Bedford Road from Five Corners to Canaan Drive will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 11-12 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. to accommodate the water main project.

Deadline extended for nature photos

The deadline to submit photos of Lincoln for the 2026 LLCT/RLF Open Spaces of Lincoln Calendar and Nature Note Cards — a showcase of Lincoln’s rural landscapes, abundant wildlife, and recreational activities — has been extended to Friday, Aug. 22. All proceeds benefit the conservation, stewardship, and educational activities of the LLCT. Photos must be taken in Lincoln and feature natural landscapes, flora, or fauna. No limit to photo submissions. Click here for details on formatting, naming, and submitting files.

Paper-cutting workshop

A paper-cutting workshop with multimedia artist Elena (Zhonghe) Li will take place on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 11:00am–12:30pm at the Walden Pond Visitors Center (915 Walden St., Concord). Sponsored by the Lincoln-based Walden Woods Project and Friends of Walden Pond. Free, but limited to 25 participants and registration required — email walden.programs@mass.gov with the subject line “Paper-cutting Workshop.”

2025 Library Crawl
Wednesday, August 6 (all day)
It’s a scavenger hunt — visit as many area libraries as you can and take a picture of yourself with a designated item or two in each. Libraries will have handouts and giveaways — show your pictures to a librarian and receive a prize. All ages are welcome to participate in the self-guided crawl (start and end wherever you like). No registration required.

“All Together Now” friend and family puzzle tournament
Thursday, Aug. 14 from 6:00–8:00pm
The Lincoln Public Library Children’s Department invites teams of three to five players to complete a jigsaw puzzle in a fun, friendly tournament. Each team will be assigned a table with a 300-piece puzzle to be opened when the tournament begins (puzzles will be from the same manufacturer). The first team to finish their puzzle wins. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Prizes for all. Best for ages 5+ (younger children are welcome on family teams). Register here (limited to eight teams). Questions? Email dleopold@minlib.net.

August featured artist
The Library Art Gallery is exhibiting art by painter Bruno Wernli.

Book sale moves
The Friends of the Lincoln Library book sale has moved. Items for sale will now be located on shelves in the vestibule as you enter the building, with the cash box located on the wall to the right of the circulation desk.

Hours update
Effective Saturday, Aug. 2, the library will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays, with Saturday hours resuming on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Bedford Road to be closed during the day next week

Bedford Road will be closed Monday, July 28 through Friday Aug. 1 from 7:00am to 3:00pm to accommodate the water main project. Detours are as before:

• Motorists traveling north on Lincoln Road towards the five-way intersection will be detoured onto Trapelo Road and Lexington Road if they aim to take Route 2 eastbound.
• Those wishing to access North Lincoln or Route 2 westbound will be detoured onto Sandy Pond Road to Baker Bridge and Concord Road (Route 126) to Route 2.
• Motorists who want to access Bedford Road south from Route 2 will be detoured Route 2 east onto Lexington Road and Trapelo Road to allow access through the five-way intersection.

Domestic violence services training coming up

The Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN) is offering a free volunteer advocate training program to help provide emotional support, risk assessment, and safety planning for victims of domestic violence in its 13 member 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, DVSN’s volunteer advocates provide direct service over the phone, at the Concord District Court, and at Emerson Hospital to people affected by domestic violence.

The training will be held at the Lexington Police department from September 8–26 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00–7:00pm and Fridays from 9:15am–3:30pm. For those who decide to activate as advocates, there is an additional 10 to 12 hours of supervised field training after completion of the classroom segment. For more information or to request an application, call 978-318-3421 or send an e-mail to training@dvsn.org. Applications are due no later than Friday, Aug. 29.

Group reading of Constitution on Sept. 17

The Lincoln Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Anti-Racism Committee (IDEA) is sponsoring a community read of the U.S. Constitution in celebration of National Constitution Day. All Lincoln and Hanscom residents, staff, and students in grades 5 and up may volunteer to read aloud a portion of the Constitution, including the amendments. The event takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7:00pm in the Lincoln School auditorium, followed by a dessert reception. If you would like to be a reader (even if it’s just a paragraph!), contact Rob Stringer at urbanvineyard@gmail.com or Jennifer Glass at jglassselect@lincolntown.org by Friday, Sept. 12 at 5:00pm.

Bedford Road to be closed for two days

Bedford Road between the five-way intersection and Canaan Drive will be closed from Wednesday, July 23 through Friday, July 25 from 7:00am–3:00pm to allow water main installation. Motorists traveling north on Lincoln Road towards the five-way intersection will be detoured onto Trapelo Road and Lexington Road if they aim to take Route 2 east. Those wishing to access North Lincoln or Route 2 westbound will be detoured onto Sandy Pond Road to Baker Bridge and Concord Road (Route 126) to Route 2. Motorists who want to access Bedford Road south from Route 2 will be detoured Route 2 east onto Lexington Road and Trapelo Road to allow access through the five-way intersection.

Learn how to research your ancestors

Genealogy has become much more popular with the ease of finding information on the Internet, but far from everything for your family history is online. In “Start, Organize, Research, and Write Your Family History” at the Lincoln Public Library on Monday, July 28 from 6:00-7:30pm, participants will start with forms that are common in genealogical research and explore research techniques, census reports, researching at repositories, internet research, organizing and writing in order to help you create a lasting family heirloom. This class will have something for both the beginning and experienced family researcher. Register here.

Swap shed seeks volunteers

The swap shed is seeking volunteers to help continue its success in reducing waste, and promoting reuse and recycling. Volunteers are needed to help residents place their items in the appropriate area, make sure items are acceptable, and help keep the swap shed clean, organized, and safe for all to enjoy. Shifts are available Wednesdays and Saturdays between 7:30am and 3:00pm for two hours or more. Volunteers can commit to once a week, twice a week, once a month, or whatever works with their schedule. Interested or have questions? Call Susan Donaldson at the DPW Office to sign up at 781-259-8999.

ZBA seeks a new member

The Town of Lincoln Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is seeking a new member for an open seat on the Board.  The ZBA acts on a case-by-case basis on requests for zoning variances, special permits, and findings and appeals of decisions by the building inspector. The board (which has five regular members and three associate members) generally meets one evening a month. For information or an application, email elderp@lincolntown.org or call the Select Board office at 781-259-2601.

Sign up for youth travel soccer

Lincoln Youth Soccer is calling kids in grades 3-8 (especially rising third-grade girls), both passionate players and those who are new to the sport, to join the travel team for 2025-26. The Lincoln Youth Soccer Travel program offers local practices once a week and Saturday games in surrounding towns. Register today at www.lincolnsoccer.com.

Film: “Across the River and Into the Trees”

“Across the River and Into the Trees” will be shown in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room on Thursday, July 17 at 6:00pm. View trailer here.

Submit words for the library’s time capsule

The Lincoln Public Library’s Lincoln250 time capsule is accepting submissions through Thursday, July 31. Stop by the library for a form or use this online form to explain why the library important to you/your family, how you think it will change by 2050, and what you’d like to say to someone using the library 25 years from now.

Enter photos for nature calendar

Each year, the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust/Rural Land Foundation produces the Open Spaces of Lincoln Calendar and Nature Note Cards, which are a stunning showcase of Lincoln’s rural landscapes, abundant wildlife, and recreational activities. The deadline to submit photos to be considered for inclusion is Monday, Aug. 15. There is no limit to the number of photos each person can submit. Photographers of all ages and levels are welcome to participate. Click here for rules and submission instructions.

Girls’ soccer clinic

The L-S Warriors girls’ soccer clinic will be run by returning members of the varsity girls’ soccer team at Lincoln-Sudbury High School (and supervised by multiple program coaches) from Tuesday to Thursday, Aug. 12-14 from 9:00am–noon on the high school turf field. All girls entering grades 2-8 are welcome. Cost is $150 per player. Register here. Questions? Email matthew_wentworth@lsrhs.net.