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Attorney general candidates share views at Lincoln forum

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At the Lincoln DTC’s attorney general candidate forum in Bemis Hall were (left to right) candidate Maura Healey, moderator Mara Dolan and candidate Warren Tolman.

By Gary Davis

Dozens of voters from Lincoln and several other towns in gathered in Bemis Hall on May 10 to hear two candidates for Massachusetts attorney general. It was the third of four candidate forums organized by the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee (DTC).

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Help pull invasive plants at deCordova on Saturday

garlicmustardCome join a group effort to pull the invasive plants garlic mustard and wall lettuce on the deCordova Sculpture Park grounds and adjacent conservation land on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the far end of the DeCordova parking lot. This is a cooperative effort of the Conservation Department, the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust, and the deCordova Sculpture Park.

News of gatherings in Lincoln

LEAP a capella night postponed

Due to low ticket sales, the Lincoln After-school Activities Program a capella night scheduled for Friday, May 16 in Bemis Hall has been postponed.

Jazz concert evokes the Roaring ’20s

Join us for a wonderful evening of live jazz music on Wednesday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Listen to the bygone sounds of the Jazz Age when Dan Gabel’s High Society, a 10-piece ensemble, performs well-known and rare tunes. Free and open to the public.

partyRetirement celebration for Chief Mooney

The Lincoln Police Department invites you to attend a retirement reception in honor of Chief Kevin A. Mooney to celebrate his 36 years of dedicated service to the town on Friday, June 27 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Pierce House. Buffet dinner; business casual attire.

Tickets are $50. Please reserve no later than June 12 by contacting Catherine Dubeshter at cdubeshter@lincolntown.org or 781-259-8113. Make checks payable to Friends of Kevin Mooney, P.O. Box 342, Lincoln MA 01773.

Isbell gets special award from COA

Isbell's award.

Isbell’s award.

Susan Isbell (right) receives her "Woman of the Year" award from the Council on Aging.

Susan Isbell (right) receives her “Woman of the Year” award from the Council on Aging.

Susan Isbell of Virginia Road received a special award at the recent Lincoln Council on Aging volunteer luncheon, was proclaimed “Woman of the Year” for her extensive work helping at Bemis Hall during the medical leave of COA assistant director Pam Alberts. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Council on Aging and hosted by St. Anne’s church, the luncheon was enjoyed by over 100 COA volunteers at a buffet catered by Richard Silver of the Pierce House.

Kennedy eyed as next Lincoln police chief

police logoLt. Kevin Kennedy, a longtime member of the Lincoln Police Department, is in line to become the town’s next chief of police and will be formally interviewed by the Board of Selectmen at its May 12 meeting.

Kennedy, who has been with the Lincoln police for 22 years, would succeed retiring Chief of Police Kevin Mooney if the board votes to hire him. There are no other candidates being considered, according to Town Administrator Tim Higgins.

“The board and I feel he’s uniquely qualified for the position,” Higgins said of Kennedy. “He’s committed himself to Lincoln for his entire career, and the police chief has done a fantastic job of cultivating him [for the chief’s role] over the years.”

The selectmen have received letters in support of Kennedy’s candidacy from many organizations in town, including the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Council on Aging and the schools, according to Higgins. “He’s very well known and well regarded for his work in Lincoln,” he said.

Kennedy has served in several roles in Lincoln including that of juvenile officer. He has also completed leadership training with the FBI and the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, Higgins said.

Yet more things to learn and do in Lincoln

Attorney general candidate forum

Meet Attorney General candidates Maura Healey and Warren Tolman will appear at a forum on Saturday, May 10 in Bemis Hall sponsored by the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee and the 3rd Middlesex Area Democrats. Note: The portion of the original forum featuring candidates for state treasurer has been rescheduled for June 7). More info…

flowersPlant sale and free gardening workshops

The Food Project hosts its second annual plant sale and free gardening workshops on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Lincoln farm at the intersection of Concord Road and Baker Bridge Road. In addition to selling dozens of varieties of vegetables, herbs and flowers grown using high-quality organic potting soil at the plant sale, assistant grower Allison Houghton will teach free 30-minute workshops twice each day at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on “Five Tips for Home Gardening Success.” Topics will include maximizing your yield in a small space, pruning tomatoes, growing herbs and other useful tips to make your garden a success. More info…

In conjunction with the plant sale, the Lincoln Garden Club will also host its biennial Perennial Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Codman barn. There will be a children’s project just in time for Mother’s Day, container gardens and a wide assortment of perennials from club members’ gardens.

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Three chances to get your hands dirty and help the land

Codman garden

The garden at the Codman estate.

It’s garlic mustard pulling season!

Please help eradicate this invasive plant. There are several “group pulls” you can join:

  • Neighborhood pull—April 26 through May 31
  • Conservation pull—Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to noon
  • DeCordova Sculpture Park pull—meet at the far end of the parking lot. To volunteer, contact Jane at 781-259-2612 or laytonj@lincolntown.org.

Get free paper leaf bags on Saturday, May 3 at the transfer station or any time at the Conservation/Lincoln Land Conservation Trust (LLCT) offices over the post office, courtesy of the Lincoln Garden Club. Drop off bags of weeds Monday through Friday (plus Saturday May 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. behind the DPW on Lewis Street near the cell tower. Bag pickup is available now through May 31. Call the Conservation Department at 781-259-2612 or email laytonj@lincolntown.org. For more information, see the Lincoln Conservation Department website. This event is sponsored by the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust, the Lincoln Garden Club and the LLCT.

Garlic mustard weed.

Garlic mustard weed.

Volunteer in the garden and learn about landscaping

Volunteer alongside Historic New England’s staff experts and members to care for and learn about historic gardens and landscapes at the Codman Estate. Work includes seasonally appropriate tasks, such as weeding the gardens and paths, dividing plants, planting new materials, removing invasives, and other cleanup activities. You may choose ongoing participation or just try it out for a day. You’ll also get a $10 discount on membership to Historic New England. The next volunteer opportunity is Wednesday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Other dates (same time) are May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, Sept. 3 and Oct. 1. Meet at the estate’s Italian Garden.

Lindentree Farm looking for new members

Lindentree Farm is looking for new members this summer. Buy a share of delicious, certified organically grown vegetables, berries, flowers and fruits for 20-22 weeks starting in June. Pickup is at the farm in Lincoln.  Choose from among  two share sizes and three pickup days (Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday). All adult members do four hours of work each total during the season from April through end of October, and children are encouraged to help as well. All new members must attend a preseason orientation on one of three dates. For more information and an application, call 781-259-1259 or email lindentreecsa@gmail.com. Lindentree is also looking for a full-time or part-time crew member who is experienced in growing, planting, tractors, is willing to work in all weather conditions, and is in good physical condition.

Lindentree Farm has served the Lincoln Farmer’s Market for 25 years and has been offering CSA (community-supported agriculture) shares for 21 years. The farm hosts the Field of Greens (volunteers welcome), which grows fresh food for hunger relief organizations in Cambridge. For the last five years, it has been practicing biological, nutrient dense growing methods which help with soil and vegetable and ultimately human health.