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March 1

Baker Bridge Road (6:36 a.m.) — A cyclist fell in the area of 55 Baker Bridge Rd. Police and fire units responded.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (7:02 a.m.) — Two-vehicle crash. The Fire Department responded and assisted the motorists. Lincoln police remained on scene to assist the Massachusetts State Police, who were handling the crash.

Windingwood Lane (9:49 a.m.) — A caller reported a suspicious scheme involving an injured relative requiring an immediate transfer of money. The caller identified the call as attempted fraud and reported it to the police.

Hanscom Drive (11:03 a.m.) — Lincoln police assisted faculty of the Guild for Human Services with an individual located near the Sartain gate of Hanscom Air Force Base.

Conant Road (8:12 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing a dog barking. Police checked the area but were unable to hear or locate the dog.

North Great Road I12:22 p.m.) — A motorist reported that a deer struck their vehicle and continued into the woods. Police were unable to locate the deer.

March 2

Juniper Ridge Road (6:28 a.m.) — The Fire Department responded to a report of an odor of smoke inside the residence. They determined that the odor was possibly from smoke not venting properly through the chimney.

Tower Road (1:00 p.m.) — A resident brought an item to the station for destruction.

Lexington Road (7:00 p.m.) — Police were called to a residence to assist with an attempted vehicle repossession.

March 3

Country Pizza (4:13 a.m.) — Police checked on a vehicle that was parked and occupied. The operator cleared from the area a short time thereafter.

Concord Road (11:42 a.m.) — An individual walked into the police station to report that he and his wife were separated on the trails near Walden Pond. Units from the Lincoln Police, Lincoln Fire, Concord Police, Concord Fire, Massachusetts DCR, and the Massachusetts State Police assisted in the search. The parties were ultimately reunited approximately two hours later.

Wells Road (3:51 p.m.) — An officer responded to speak to a resident regarding a lost/stolen item.

Concord Road (5:16 p.m.) — Police responded to the area of 110 Concord Road for a jackknifed dump truck and trailer. A detour was established for Concord Road south-bound traffic. A tow truck was requested to remove the vehicles.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (6:46 p.m.) — The Concord Fire Department requested a mutual-aid ambulance from Lincoln for a two-vehicle crash on Route 2 in Concord.

March 4

Wells Road (3:30 a.m.) — A caller reported hearing what they believed to be gunshots in the area. Officers responded and believed the noise was the result of a plow truck blade striking a raised utility hole.

Harvest Circle (5:20 a.m.) — During snow removal operations, a small vehicle used to clear sidewalks tipped over and caught fire. The Lincoln Fire Department arrived, addressed the fire, and righted the vehicle.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (9:35 a.m.) —Concord police requested assistance locating a vehicle traveling east in the westbound lane of Route 2. A check of the area was conducted but no wrong-way vehicles were located.

Lincoln Road (10:40 a.m.) — Two-vehicle crash. Driver #1 was traveling north on Lincoln Road and Driver #2 was traveling west on Codman Road. Driver #2 failed to stop at the stop sign and struck the first vehicle. Both parties were uninjured. Driver #2 was issued a criminal complaint for operating a motor vehicle without a license and failing to stop at a stop sign.

Goose Pond Road (2:34 p.m.) — A resident reported their mailbox was damaged, possible due to snow-plowing efforts.

Donelan’s Supermarket (4:04 p.m.) — Two individuals were reported to be impeding a walkway by Donelan’s Supermarket. Police spoke to the individuals, who subsequently went on their way.

Concord Road (9:54 p.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle crashed into a utility pole in front of their residence. While on the phone with the 911 operator, the vehicle fled the scene, heading toward Wayland. Wayland Police were alerted and subsequently located the vehicle at 111 Glezen Lane. Lincoln police went to that address. The operator of the vehicle was identified and advised that a criminal complaint would be issued for leaving the scene of a property damage crash and a marked lanes violation.

Bedford Lane (10:51 p.m.) — A caller reported that their vehicle had been struck by an individual driving past their location that was firing either a BB gun or paintball gun. An officer responded, spoke to the reporting party, and checked the area. Nothing was found.

March 5

Doherty’s Garage (12:49 a.m.) — An occupied vehicle was located in the area of Doherty’s Garage. The vehicle cleared from the area a short time later.

Indian Camp Lane (1:25 p.m.) — Minor motor vehicle crash.

Pierce House (2:04 p.m.) — A caller asked an officer provide a shovel to free their vehicle stuck in the snow. An officer responded and was able to free the vehicle.

St. Joseph Church (6:22 p.m.) — A caller reported leaving an item behind in the church. An officer was able to assist the individual and retrieve the item.

March 6

Lincoln Road (8:12 a.m.) — Animal Control was notified about a sick raccoon in a resident’s driveway.

56 Offutt Road (11:35 a.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident about a possible past fraud incident.

Laurel Drive (1:20 p.m.) — A Bank of America employee notified the police to report a customer was attempting to withdraw a large sum of money and felt as though the customer was being scammed. Police responded and did, in fact, alert the customer that they were being scammed.

Lincoln Road (4:14 p.m.) — Animal Control was notified about a sick raccoon in a resident’s driveway.

Conant Road (4:50 p.m.) — An officer spoke to two residents regarding a dog encounter.

North Commons (5:16 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident who had reported identifying a scam prior to being victimized. Safeguards were discussed to insulate the resident from possible future attempts.

Bedford Road (6:24 p.m.) — A caller that reported an individual was walking on Bedford Road with no shoes. Officers made contact with the individual and arranged transport back to their residence.

March 7

Conant Road (10:26 a.m.) — An officer responded to speak with a resident reporting possible missing items from their home.

Lincoln Road (12:47 p.m.) — An officer assisted the DPW with traffic while they hung the Town Meeting banner.

Wells Road (3:24 p.m.) —Framingham police called to request assistance with contacting a resident about a missing item. The resident was not home.

Conant Road (5:19 p.m.) — An officer spoke to two residents regarding a dog encounter.

March 8

Birchwood Lane (3:51 p.m.) — An individual reported an ongoing situation that required police intervention.

Wells Road (5:14 p.m.) — Court paperwork was served in hand.

March 9

Weston Road (11:19 a.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer about an earlier encounter with a motorist.

Laurel Drive (2:06 p.m.) — A caller reported a possible scam.

In the March 5 edition of News Acorns, an incorrect date was given for the FoMA/Lincoln event on the revitalization of Lincoln’s Modern school. The event will take place on Thursday, March 16 from 6:30–8 p.m. in the school’s Learning Commons.

March 6 AIDE discussion open to all

The First Parish in Lincoln is opening up its “reflection” sessions on the school-sponsored 21-Day Challenge on Anti Racism, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (AIDE) to anyone in Lincoln who would like to attend. On Monday, March 6 at 7 p.m. on Zoom with Becca Fasciano (one of the Lincoln School teachers who designed the program) and Ken Hurd will lead a discussion on topics including microaggressions, institutional racism, wealth and education disparities, and our inequitable justice system. Click here for more information in the challenge and reading materials on these topics, and click here for the Zoom link (passcode: 366258).

Informational meeting on zoning proposals

The Planning Board will hold an information session on Wednesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. three proposed amendments to the zoning bylaw that will be voted on at the March 25 Annual Town Meeting. At issue are rules regarding land use restrictions for cluster housing (Article 25), accessory apartments (Article 26), and wireless equipment (Article 28).

• March 8 agenda and Zoom link
• Details on the warrant articles

FoMA event on revitalization of Lincoln’s Modern school

The Friends of Modern Architecture/Lincoln invites you to a presentation, panel discussion, and reception celebrating the revitalization of the Lincoln School on Thursday, March 16 from 6:30–8 p.m. in the school’s Learning Commons. Lincoln Modern architects Lawrence B. Anderson and Henry B. Hoover, who designed the original school buildings beginning in the 1940s, saw the power of Modernism to reimagine how architecture could assist the school community to think and learn in new and inclusive ways.  With the generous support of the town, the School Building Committee and the project architects have again reimagined the transformative power of architecture. The project team has realized an ambitious, first-in-the-state net-zero renovation that centers on teachers and students while preserving Anderson’s and Hoover’s original design intent of creating close connections to nature and using natural light to create calm energy throughout the building.  

“Sip, Talk, Learn” storytelling event

Adults are invited to the First Parish in Lincoln to share three-minute stories on Sunday, March 19 from 4–5:30 p.m. in the Stearns Room (rear of white church). Past stories have touched on adventures, passions, hobbies, unknown siblings and more. Telling a story in three minutes is a challenge but it makes for a fun event with about 12-15 speakers. We will have a fire going and if you’d like to bring a beverage to share, we will provide nibbles. We welcome you even if you just want to listen. Please email tuckerwsmith@gmail.com to sign up to tell your story or if you have any questions.

Movie night: “Luca”

The First Parish in Lincoln will host a movie night on Wednesday, March 22 at 5 p.m. in the stone church with pizza and popcorn to watch “Luca.” There will be refreshments and cheese boards for adults plus gluten-free options. Please click here to RSVP so we have an accurate count for all our nibbles. All are welcome and encouraged to attend (we’ll have gluten free options as well). If you would like to make a suggested donation of $10 per family to help cover food costs, click the link at the bottom of the RSVP form, select Youth Programs, and enter “Movie Night 3/22” in the notes field. Donations of flashlights and batteries for Syria are also welcome.

Learn about a 100-year-old Codman Estate mystery

Codman Estate researcher and lead guide Camille Arbogast will present “A Tale of Two Chauffeurs: True Crime in the Age of Early Motoring” on Wednesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. One morning in June 1914 the Codman family awoke at their country estate in Lincoln to discover their prized new Peerless motorcar — as well as their chauffeur — were missing. This mystery, full of colorful characters and misadventures at the edge of the law, winds its way from the Lincoln station to Rutland, Vt., with detours across New England. Click here to register. 

Event on the Beatles

All are welcome at “A Cultural and Historical Reflection of the 1960s through the Music of the Beatles” on Friday, March 31 at 1 p.m.in Bemis Hall. This performance combines live music by the Beatles tribute band 4EverFab with presenter and band founder Fran Hart. Event supported in part by a grant from the Lincoln Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by th Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Library now accepts Venmo for used books

Have you ever wanted to buy a book or puzzle from the Friends of the Lincoln Library sale carts but didn’t have cash or a check with you? Venmo payments are now accepted at the carts, along with cash and checks. Sales benefit the Friends of the Lincoln Library, which pays for all events and programs for children and adults, museum passes, special equipment (such as the items in the new “Library of Things”), and other services that enrich patrons’ experience.

• The February 27 articled headlined “Energy-efficiency amendments among zoning proposal at Town Meeting” mischaracterized a proposed amendment to the zoning bylaw on cluster developments. If approved at Town Meeting, the bylaw would be revised to comply with the current statutory language of MGL c.40A, which does not allow a mandate to a specific entity.  The proposed bylaw will mirror the current 40A language by having the land subject to a use restriction enforceable by the town or a nonprofit organization whose principal purpose is the conservation of open space (details here).
• Two events listed in the February 27 edition of News Acorns — “Celebrating Celtic history, music, and literature” on March 10 and “The Softer Side of Celtic” on March 17 — included incorrect locations. Both events will take pace in Bemis Hall. The original post and calendar listings have been updated.

In the February 22 story headlined “Artwork by Lincoln’s Selvage adorns new MBTA station,” the purpose of the “Speeding Green Line” artwork has bene corrected, and several other changes have been made to the story based on feedback by Nancy Selvage.

(Editor’s note: Levinson is one of three candidates running for two seats on the Planning Board along with Craig Nicholson and incumbent Lyn DeLisi. Incumbent Bob Domnitz filed papers to run for another term but recently withdrew his name and endorsed Levinson.)

By Mark Levinson

I am pleased to announce my candidacy for one of the two open seats on the Lincoln Planning Board.

I have lived near Lincoln Station for almost 25 years and have been active in issues affecting our neighborhood and the town. I have served as one of two neighborhood liaisons to the Planning Board and its South Lincoln Planning Advisory Committee (SLPAC). I have also been committed to environmental issues, and volunteered for many years for the Sudbury Valley Trustees, a very active and successful land conservation organization.

I think that town planning is a key factor in allowing Lincoln to navigate current and future challenges, while preserving the character of the town and our wonderful quality of life. I believe I share the goals of many Lincolnites for our neighborhood and our town: viability of local businesses, diversity, encouraging use of public transportation, and generally doing what we can to fight climate change while maintaining the rural character of our town.

I will represent the views and opinions of all Lincoln residents, not only those of my neighborhood. I will do my best to be open-minded, always considering the facts and likely outcomes of any course of action, knowing that actions to promote one goal may sometimes produce adverse consequences for others.

I ask for your support on election day, Monday, March 27. Thank you and best regards.

Mark Levinson
8 Ridge Road, Lincoln

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By the Domestic Violence Roundtable

This year, despite the continuing circumstances created by Covid, the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable held its annual Valentine collection at Sudbury Wine and Spirits. Although community members could not be invited to help fill the Valentine bags for families affected by abuse, members of the Roundtable gathered to fill the bags and delivered them to clients of REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, The Second Step, and Voices Against Violence. Due to the generosity of our local communities, the Roundtable was able to provide 50 gift bags to all the residents who ranged in age from 5 months to 71 years old.

The Roundtable would like to thank everyone who generously donated Valentine gifts and made this year’s collection a great success. We would like to offer special thanks to Joseph Saia of Sudbury Wine and Spirits for again hosting the collection basket, to the students at Sudbury Extended Day for decorating the gift bags, and to the staff and the families of Sudbury Extended Day for their wonderful donations. Thank you also to Kate Ryan for using her birthday celebration to collect donations in lieu of personal gifts. The Roundtable also appreciates the ongoing support of members of the League of Women Voters of Sudbury.

The pandemic has been especially difficult for families in abusive situations, and these Valentine’s Day bags brighten the lives of families living in domestic violence shelters and transitional housing and let them know that they are supported in their efforts to rebuild their lives free from abuse.

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“My Turn” is a forum for readers to offer their letters to the editor or views on any subject of interest to other Lincolnites. Submissions must be signed with the writer’s name and street address and sent via email to lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. Items will be edited for punctuation, spelling, style, etc., and will be published at the discretion of the editor. Submissions containing personal attacks, errors of fact, or other inappropriate material will not be published.