In the two contested races in the March 25 town election, Select Board member Jennifer Glass defeated Frank Clark to win a third term, 64%–36%, while Gary Taylor bested Sarah Postlethwait to retain his seat on the Planning Board, 58%–42%. The ballot question on funding for the community center, which required a simple majority, passed…
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My Turn: Vote for Jennifer Glass for a third term on Select Board
Dear Lincoln neighbors, We are writing to ask for your vote to reelect Jennifer Glass to the Select Board. We believe that Jennifer is one of the most effective Selects in the history of our town. She has significant experience on several Boards and Committees, serving as Chair of both the School Committee and the…
Candidates share views on HCA, community center, Town Meeting
Here are some selected questions and answers from town election candidates at the PTO forum held on March 12. More information: Video of the forum Candidates’ opening statements Election Day information Do you believe boards are obligated to follow the will of the town as expressed through TM votes? (all candidates) This question was a…
Opening statements by candidates at PTO forum
Here are the prewritten opening statements (in alphabetical order) that the four candidates made at the Lincoln PTO candidate forum on March 12. Click here to read more about the forum. Frank Clark Select Board challenger I’m running because the town deserves a choice between the divisive path we’re currently on and a more moderate, and more…
My Turn: Re-elect Gary Taylor to the Planning Board
Dear friends and neighbors, We are asking for your support and your vote on Monday, March 25 for the reelection of Gary Taylor to the Planning Board. Committed to forward thinking and planning, Gary Taylor brings significant town board experience and professional expertise to the Lincoln Planning Board. His skills in analysis and resolution of…
My Turn: Jennifer Glass for Select Board
By Jonathan Dwyer Many times, I have witnessed Jennifer’s wisdom, skill, and thoughtfulness from the upper rows of the Harriett Todd Lecture Hall in Donaldson Auditorium, from the seat beside her at our board meetings, in the parlor room at Bemis Hall, and on the grass at Pierce Park. She is everywhere in town, and…
My Turn: Vander Meulen endorses Taylor for Planning Board
By Allen Vander Meulen I’ve known Gary Taylor for nearly 15 years. He and his wife Susan were one of the first people we met when we moved into our home on Beaver Pond Rd. I think we all are very aware of the many years both Gary and Susan have invested in service to…
Haley whips Trump in Lincoln’s primary; Biden cruises
In Lincoln’s Republican presidential primary on March 5, Nikki Haley soundly defeated former President Donald Trump, 71% to 25%. Not surprisingly, Joe Biden cruised to victory in Lincoln’s Democratic presidential primary with 89% of the vote. “No preference” was a distant second place, followed by the two other candidates on the ballot. A total of 1,151…
Video of town election candidate forum posted
An hourlong forum featuring the four candidates vying for contested seats in the March 25 town election introduced themselves and answered questions at a forum at The Commons in Lincoln on March 5. Though the forum was not open to the public, it was recorded and the video can be viewed below or by going…
My Turn: Don’t post signs in front of other people’s houses
By Mark Robidoux This office has received multiple questions and concerns from residents that signs are being installed on the town-owned easement in front of private residences without the resident’s permission or town permission. As a friendly reminder, 16.4 of the local zoning ordinance states signs on town-owned property need approval from the Select Board…