News, features and photos from Lincoln, Mass.
By Alice Waugh
Two landmarks in the town center—the Lincoln Public Library and Bemis Hall—have been getting upgrades.
 The sidewalk to the library shortly before completion. |
 A worker blasts away decayed material from the front of Bemis Hall. |
Looking for a newer house in Lincoln with an extra-long bathtub? You might want to check with Paul Pierce, the 15-year veteran of the Boston Celtics before being traded to the Brooklyn Nets in July—he’s put his Winter Street home on the market for $2.65 million. Even as Lincoln homes go, it’s nicer than most….
Here are obituaries of Lincoln residents who have passed away since June. October 21 Robert Duncan, 71 — former teacher in Lincoln Public Schools, Fenn School assistant headmaster October 2 Melissa Meyer, 70 — chaired the board of the DeCordova Museum for 12 years Caroline Tracey, 71 — mother of Miffi, Beth and Robert Tracey September…
What are your thoughts on a Lincoln community center, further development of Lincoln Station, and Lincoln creating its own electric company? Learn more and offer your opinions at the annual State of the Town meeting this Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Brooks Auditorium. The meeting will include brief presentations and…
By Alice Waugh High winds on Friday morning contributed to several power outages in Lincoln, including several brief interruptions at the Lincoln School. Lincoln Road was closed between Ballfield Road and Peirce Hill Road for a time when a tree snapped and fell across the road, bringing down power lines on the other side. The…
The Lincoln Recycling Committee is looking for a few good volunteers at the transfer station swap table to help keep items organized and out of the town trash at the end of the day. Even if you only have an hour a month, we need you! We offer flexible hours and first dibs on incoming donations as…
The Lincoln Historical Society presents “The Brothers Hatsopoulos: A Legacy of Science, Business, and Family” on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. in the Great Room of The Commons in Lincoln (formerly The Groves). The event is part of a series on Lincoln’s modern legacy of technology entrepreneurism. Emigrating from Greece after World War II, John and George…
Here are the election results for Lincoln and surrounding towns for the October 15 5th Congressional District primary, where voters chose a Republican and Democratic candidate to face off in the December 10 special election for the seat formerly held by U.S. Sen. Ed Markey. Lincoln’s voter turnout was 20.6%, according to Town Clerk Susan Brooks….
Lincolnites have a new way to talk to each other—LincolnTalk, an email list-serve where residents can ask a question, share neighborhood news, comment on a town issue, offer items for sale, post a notice about a lost dog, ask for a contractor recommendation, and many other things.
Stonegate Gardens pumpkin festival Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Stonegate Gardens The weekend of fun and games to celebrate fall includes a pumpkin hunt, where kids search for baby pumpkins around the nursery and gardens. There will be snacks and prizes for everyone. There’s also pumpkin painting—Stonegate will…