There’s a new restaurant in town — or there will be, when Turenne opens in April in the space most recently occupied by Real. Tim and Bronwyn Wiechmann already run several food ventures in Somerville: Bronwyn, T&B Pizza, and Turenne (a “pop-up” takeout bagel/patisserie/restaurant within T&B Pizza). Others of their restaurants have come and gone,…
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Third SOTT looks at electricity aggregation, road safety, South Lincoln
Residents heard updates on electricity aggregation, road safety measures, and planning for South Lincoln’s future at the third State of the Town meeting on November 19. Electricity from renewable sources Almost three years after voters authorized the Board of Selectmen to start developing the program, the Green Energy Committee is nearing the finish line for…
Both sides in Real dispute plan to keep on cooking
The Real restaurant expects to reopen even as two of its former owner/managers have filed suit against the remaining owner. Residents learned last week that Tom Fosnot and Ruth-Anne Adams had left the restaurant they co-founded with Linsday Parker in 2019. On November 6, Fosnot and Adams sent a group email to previous customers revealing…
Managers of Real restaurant depart; eatery’s future uncertain
Two of the three owner/managers of Lincoln’s Real restaurant have left the business, which has suspended service for the time being, although “there is no intention to close Real,” according to remaining manager Lindsay Parker. When Real opened in South Lincoln in 2019, Tom Fosnot was the primary chef and Ruth-Anne Adams was in charge…
Septic treatment becoming an issue for mall and South Lincoln
(Editor’s note: this article was updated on October 13.) To remain economically viable, the Mall at Lincoln Station needs an upgrade to the septic treatment facility for the entire area, according to the Rural Land Foundation, which owns the mall. Last winter, officials proposed rezoning parts of South Lincoln to create more incentives for businesses…
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Council on Aging newsletter is online The Lincoln Council on Aging has published its monthly newsletter online rather than in print, with information on taking fitness classes online from the COA and Parks and Recreation, instructions for attending virtual public meetings, a summary of COA resources for dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, etc. Click here…
Lincoln grapples with growth within and outside its borders
By Alice Waugh As the population in the MetroWest area keeps growing, Lincoln will have to decide how to allow more housing and businesses — or whether it even wants to. In an effort to direct growth around the MBTA station in Lincoln, the South Lincoln Planning and Implementation Committee presented a draft of proposing…
Ceremony marks launch of EV charging stations at Drumlin Farm
Visitors and staff at Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary can now power their electric cars with two new electric vehicle charging stations, allowing for eco-friendly visits to the popular working farm and nature center. Each of the two EVC stations is capable of charging two cars. One station was donated by the nonprofit PowerOptions,…
Twisted Tree marks one-year anniversary on Sunday
To mark its one-year anniversary as Lincoln’s coffee shop, Twisted Tree is donating a portion of its proceeds to charity on Sunday, Sept. 29 — and the owners hope to make this type of “donation day” a regular thing. Some of the sales on Sunday — which also happens to be International Coffee Day —…
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Town seeks tax work-off program coordinator The town of Lincoln seeks qualified applicants for a stipend position of Work-Off Programs Coordinator. Under the direction of the Council on Aging director, this position will oversee implementation of the town’s Senior and Veterans’ Tax Work-Off Programs. Duties include assisting participants with applications and other forms, matching applicants and…