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Minuteman High School seeks input on building project

Officials at Minuteman High School are seeking feedback from area residents about several options they’re considering to improve or replace the existing school facilities. “The purpose of these meetings is to inform people about the available options and ask them what they think,” said Ford Spalding, chair of the School Building Committee. Over the next two…

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Letter to the editor: Domnitz “comes down on the neighborhood’s side”

To the editor: I’m writing to offer my full and total support for Bob Domnitz’s reelection to the Planning Board. I hope that all Lincolnites will rally behind someone who cares about Lincoln’s neighborhoods and who has the track record to prove it. Those of us who remember a Planning Board that was routinely dragged…

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Letter to the editor: school has earned support

To the editor: When it comes to the Lincoln schools, I have many beliefs. I had three very different learners go through the schools all within the past decade, which provided me with the opportunity for a broad perspective. However, I regret that I had been let down in several key areas, and this bothered…

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News acorns – 3/13/15

Deadline for letters on Town Meeting, election The Lincoln Squirrel will accept letters to the editor concerning the March 28 Town Meeting and March 30 town election until Tuesday, March 24 at 5 p.m. Planning Board reschedules meeting on zoning amendments The Planning Board’s zoning amendment informational meeting on zoning amendments to be voted in…

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Lincoln Gearticks stand out at state championship

The Lincoln Gearticks team (click to enlarge).

The Lincoln Gearticks team (click to enlarge).

By Abby Payne, Evan Lee and Jack Hutchinson

The Lincoln Gearticks robotics team, a group of 12 middle and high schoolers from Lincoln and surrounding towns, claimed the Inspire Award at the Massachusetts FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) State Championship on February 28. This award is the highest award a team can earn and is presented to the team that did exceptionally across all aspects of the robotics challenge.

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News acorns – 3/10/15

acornTown election ballot online; absentee ballots now available

The Town of Lincoln has published this specimen ballot for the town election March 30 are available now in the Town Clerk’s Office. More information is available on this Town of Lincoln web page.

Dore & Whittier report at several locations in town

The School Building Advisory Committee (SBAC) and Dore & Whittier Architects have completed their study of the Lincoln School. The study focused on developing a wide range of options to address the facility and educational space needs of the Lincoln School. The final report contains a comprehensive accounting of the process and outcomes of their work. Copies of the study are available for public viewing at the following locations:

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Letter to the editor: forget First Parish “grandiose expansion ideas”

Editor’s note: This is a copy of a letter sent by Ms. Harvey to the Planning Board. To the editor: I am a member of First Parish. When the renovation of the Stearns room was planned, I was in favor of it and contributed what was, for my circumstances, a generous amount. As things progressed and the…

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News acorns – 3/5/15

acornAddendum to Kanner letter

The letter to the editor about outdoor lighting regulations from Steven Kanner has been modified to reflect a paragraph that was inadvertently omitted when it was published on March 3.

Town meeting shuttle service offered; carpooling recommended

The Town of Lincoln Annual Town Meeting will take place Saturday, March 28 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Brooks School auditorium on Ballfield Road. As an open Town Meeting, all Lincoln citizens are encouraged to attend and participate. Lincoln residents should receive their Town Meeting packets, including the Town Report and the Financial Section and Warrant, on or about March 21. More information can be found on this Town of Lincoln webpage.

Due to the expected turnout for Town Meeting and the limited parking spaces available at the school complex, the town is asking residents to carpool. Also, the town is offering a shuttle service from the Lincoln commuter lot (the non-resident paved lot) to the school from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.  The shuttle will run continuously throughout Town Meeting.

Make preserves at deCordova on March 7
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Letter to the editor: Quirk runs for reelection to LSSC

To the editor: I am writing to announce my candidacy for reelection to the Lincoln-Sudbury School Committee and hope to earn your vote on Monday, March 30. Our accomplishments over the past three years are noteworthy. We have recruited and retained an exceptional educator and savvy administrator to lead the district as Superintendent-Principal, and the…

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Letter to the editor: Marshall seeks voter support

To the editor: In 2009, I campaigned for the Lincoln-Sudbury School Committee with the phrase “March 30 Matters.” Six years later, it still does. I have been honored to serve the families in Lincoln, Sudbury and Boston and appreciate the support and feedback constituents have given to me.  Lincoln-Sudbury remains a strong asset to our towns;…

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