To the editor: State Senator Michael Barrett’s bill S1747–An Act Combating Climate Change as previously endorsed by the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee was recently presented to the Senate Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy. The hearing room was packed, showing broad bipartisan support by business, civic, environmental, and academic communities. Senator Barrett and the Lincoln…
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Outdoor lighting less contentious this time around
By Alice Waugh In contrast to the mood at Town Meeting discussion last spring, residents at the State of the Town meeting were mostly supportive of a proposal to have new residential outdoor lighting meet certain “dark skies” requirements, with a few tweaks. Voters rejected proposed zoning amendments in March that would have required permanent outdoor…
Solar array considered for landfill site
By Alice Waugh They say you can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear, but you might be able to make cheap electricity from garbage—or at least from land on top of garbage. One of the discussion topics at Saturday’s State of the Town meeting is the idea of putting solar panels on…
Learn about coywolves and beavers in LLCT programs
The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust is serving up programs on local wild animals and a nature walk in early November. Learn about coyotes and coywolves Ever wondered if there was a wolf in your back yard? Come to “Eastern Coywolves: Ecology and Behavior” with Jonathan Way on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 4-5:30 p.m. in Bemis…
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All are invited to Scarecrow Classic Please join us for the third annual Scarecrow Classic 5K road and trail race on Sunday, Oct. 18. Even if you don’t run or walk, join the after-race celebration with live music, cider donuts, hot soup, a fire pit and awards ceremony. There will also be raffle prizes. Pre-register for the…
Garden Club beautifies Station Park with native plants
The Lincoln Garden Club recently created and installed a new flower bed with over 400 plants native to Massachusetts at the town-owned Station Park where Lincoln Road meets Ridge Road. “This native plant bed is a great example of how we can apply more sustainable landscaping practices at our homes without giving up on beauty….
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Sing in the First Parish Church choir Experience the exhilaration and transformative effects of music by singing in the First Parish Church choir. Researchers have recently discovered that singing in a choir confers all sorts of positive physical and psychological effects, as well as being part of a community of soon-to-be friends. The choir is led by music director and…
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Farrington Nature Linc offers family events Farrington Nature Linc will host a Fall Family Hike on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. The hike will feature family games in the woods and a chance to test out your stick-building skills. At Fall Fun Day on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1-4 p.m., visitors can…
St. Anne’s Church news notes
New Sunday evening service—St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church (147 Concord Road, Lincoln) will begin a new Sunday evening service at 5 p.m. on September 27. Everyone is invited to join this weekly worship service for a time of contemplation and communion before beginning the new week. Services will vary, with some featuring music and others grounded in…
Trails get improvements in muddy areas
The Conservation Commission and the Rural Land Foundation recently completed a project to improve the trails leading off Codman Road leading over to the meadow at Codman South. Conservation Land Manager David McKinnon and summer interns built several bridges and placed “duck boards” over wet or muddy areas. A main trail starts directly across Codman Road from the entrance…