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Police log for May 19-29, 2022

June 2, 2022

May 19

Lincoln Road (1:06 p.m.) — Caller reported finding a deceased bird in their yard. Animal Control was contacted to handle.

Page Road (3:39 p.m.) — Resident called looking to speak with an officer regarding a civil matter that occurred in another town. An officer assisted the resident with the pertinent information.

Drumlin Farm (3:43 p.m.) — Caller wanted to speak to an officer regarding a civil matter. An officer spoke to the party

Lincoln Police Department (5:39 p.m.) — A party called the station regarding information about a Protection from Abuse Order. An officer spoke to the party and directed them to the court.

Lexington Road (7:05 p.m.) — An officer attempted to deliver court paperwork to a resident but was unable to make contact.

Page Road (7:22 p.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered to a resident by an officer.

May 20

Pine Ridge Road (9:34 p.m.) — Caller reported a dog had wandered into their yard. The owner picked up the dog.

Lexington Road (9:42 a.m.) — Officer attempted to deliver court paperwork but was unable to make contact.

Tower Road (9:12 p.m.) — Caller reported they had a bat in the home. An officer responded to assist. Animal Control recommended they call a wildlife management company that handles these matters.

May 21

Mount Misery parking lot (12:43 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. No one was around.

Mount Misery parking lot (2:14 p.m.) — Caller reported that the catalytic converter was stolen off their vehicle some time the day before while parked in the Mt. Misery parking lot.

Lincoln Road (2:49 p.m.) — Car-vs.-bicycle crash near Lewis Street. A cyclist on the sidewalk was struck while by a vehicle pulling out of the driveway. One party was transported to Lahey Clinic.

Warbler Springs Road (10:00 p.m.) — Caller reported loud music in the area. Officers located a gathering at a residence. The family was having a graduation party and was asked to turn down the music.

May 22

316 Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:26 p.m.) — Caller reported having an electrical issue at their residence. The Fire Department responded and assisted the party. Eversource was contacted.

Conant Road, Weston (1:40 p.m.) — Weston police requested a check of the Conant Road area in Lincoln for a child who walked away from their home. Officers checked the area, and while doing so, the child returned to their home in Weston.

Newbury Court, Concord (6:21 p.m.) — Concord Fire Department requested an ambulance for a medical emergency. Lincoln firefighters transported a party to Emerson Hospital.

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (6:28 p.m.) — A party reported being bitten by a dog on the national park trail. An officer and National Park Service rangers responded to assist. No medical treatment was rendered; Animal Control was contacted.

Independence Drive, Acton (6:51 p.m.) — Acton Fire Department requested an engine to respond to their town for a brush fire.

Goose Pond Road (6:58 p.m.) — Caller reported cars parked outside their home in a No Parking zone. An officer responded and issued parking citations.

Lexington Road (9:15 p.m.) — Report of a transformer explosion with a brush fire and wires down. Officer responded to assist and Eversource was contacted to respond.

Lexington Road (9:34 p.m.) — Report of smoke in the basement. Fire Department found an electrical problem due to the power surge.

May 23

Bedford Road (2:02 p.m.) — Officer attempted to deliver RMV paperwork to a resident.

Page Road (5:44 p.m.) — Caller reported a dog wandering in the area. A voicemail message was left with the owner.

Ridge Road (6:03 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station requested a well-being check on a resident. An officer checked and everything was fine.

Page Road (9:21 p.m.) — Caller reported someone soliciting door to door. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate. There were no active solicitation permits at that time.

May 24

Bedford Road (9:23 a.m.) — RMV paperwork was delivered to a resident.

Tower Road (9:47 p.m.) — Officer took a report of credit card fraud from a resident.

Bedford Road (12:04 p.m.) — Council on Aging & Human Services called to request a well-being check on the resident. An officer spoke to the resident, who declined assistance.

Lexington Road (1:41 p.m.) — Resident called reporting someone soliciting door to door. An officer spoke to the solicitor and advised them of the town’s Solicitors By-Law.

Bedford Road (4:45 p.m.) — Officer stopped a party for going through the red light on Bedford Road at Route 2 on a bicycle. The officer gave the party a verbal warning for the violation.

Minuteman Technical High School (5:36 p.m.) — Westford police called reporting that a teacher at the school had received a suspicious message and wanted Lincoln police to be aware of it. Westford police are looking into the matter.

Offutt Road (8:16 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported a missing juvenile. Lincoln officer assisted in locating the juvenile.

May 25

Lincoln School and Minuteman Technical High School (7:30 a.m.) — Officers checked in with school staff in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting.

Wells Road (10:20 a.m.) — Caller reported an injured raccoon in the area. An officer checked and located the animal, which was well into the woods away from human contact.

Wells Road (11:06 a.m.) — Caller reported their social media account had been hacked. An officer assisted the party.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (7:28 p.m.) — Caller reported a dead deer on the side of the road. MassDOT was notified.

May 26

Hemlock Circle (8:30 a.m.) — Party called the station looking for assistance in locating their spouse. An officer responded and spoke to the party. A short time later, their spouse arrived home.

Concord Road (2:31 p.m.) — One-car crash involving a tree. No injuries; the vehicle was towed from the scene.

May 27

Lincoln School and Minuteman Technical High School (7:30 a.m.) — Officers checked in with school staff in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting.

Todd Pond Road (5:50 p.m.) — A party called reporting an excess of water building up in the roadway. An officer checked and notified the Water Department of a possible water main break.

Hanscom Air Force Base (7:27 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called for assistance with a possible assault on base. Officer responded and assisted the base police.

May 28

Donelan’s Supermarket (9:1 a.m.) — A person fell in the Donelan’s parking lot. They were transported to the Emerson Hospital.

North Great Road (3:49 p.m.) — Police received a report that a resident made threats against a town employee at the transfer station. The matter is being investigated.

Old Sudbury Road (8:53 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing loud noises 30 seconds apart. An officer checked but was unable to locate the source of the noise.

May 29

Concord Road (11:21 a.m.) — Caller reported a party walking in the roadway who appeared to be in need of assistance. Police found the person, who was planning on walking to Dedham. Officers took them to the station to make arrangements for a ride home.

Birchwood Lane (7:06 p.m.) — A party from Hawaii called looking to locate a missing juvenile who may have been at a Lincoln residence. The juvenile was not there, but officers assisted MBTA police in locating the missing juvenile, who was at South Station in Boston.

Lexington Road (9:44 p.m.) — One-car crash vs. deer. No injuries; the driver was able to drive the car from the scene. DPW was notified to handle the deceased deer.

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June 2, 2022

Session on residential energy efficiency

Join a discussion on “Energy Efficiency 101: Save Energy, Save Money, and Save the Planet” on Friday, June 3 at 1 p.m. in Bemis Hall. HomeWorks Energy, a MassSave partner, will host this presentation encompassing the importance of weatherizing homes and installing high-efficiency heating and cooling systems. The conversation will include information about how to identify health and safety issues in the home, key areas to insulate, various high efficiency heating and cooling options, and the rebates and financing available to make these upgrades. The event will start with a presentation and move to a Q&A session.

Lincoln students to give benefit concert

Lincoln Cantabile members (left to right) Luca Lee, Nooreddeen Kawaf, Finn Larsen, Victor Han, and Henry Hussey.

Enjoy an evening of music ranging from classical to modern to jazz performed by five Lincoln eighth- and tenth-graders in the first public performance of their ensemble Cantabile on Thursday, June 9 from 7–9 p.m. in Bemis Hall. The students (Henry Hussey on violin, Nooreddeen Kawaf on piano, Finn Larsen on violin and piano, Luca Lee on cello, and Victor Han on piano), who have been working hard over the past months supported by professional musicians and music director Rebecca Lee, will be joined by other Lincoln Public Schools students and Thomas Cooper, a Lincoln resident and accomplished professional violinist. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to lincoln.cantabile@gmail.com to help with event planning. The event is free but with a suggested donation of at least $5 for children and $15 for adults. Buy tickets online here. All proceeds will benefit Doctors without Borders, Make-a-Wish, and No Kid Hungry.

Film screening: “L’Eclisse”

The Lincoln Library Film Society will show the movie “L’Eclisse” on Thursday, June 16 at 6 p.m. in the library’s Tarbell Room. A young woman meets a vital young man, but their love affair is doomed because of the man’s materialistic nature. Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, starring Monica Vitti, Alain Delon, and Francisco Rabal.

“Music in Modern Houses” on June 12

As part of the Friends of Modern Architecture–Lincoln’s “Music in Modern Houses” series, Yulia Musayelyan (flute) and Maxim Lubarsky (piano) will play Latin jazz and classical duets on Sunday, June 12 from 4–5 p.m. at the 1948 Schwann House in Lincoln. There will be a tour and reception for those who attend in person (by invitation only). Click here to register for Zoom attendance. Donations support FoMA’s mission for preservation, documentation, and education. Click here to make a donation.

Codman BBQ and campout scheduled

The annual Codman BBQ and campout will take place Saturday, June 18 from 6–9:30 p.m. (and overnight if you’re camping). Pasture-raised hot dogs, sausages, burgers and chicken drumsticks will be on the grill (plus veggie sandwiches too), the Chillwagon will be serving up sweet treats, and The Splinters, will be playing great tunes. Bring your favorite drinks, gather around the campfire, stuff yourself with ’smores, and sing with friends. Pitch a tent, stay overnight, and wake up to the sounds of the farm! A simple breakfast will be available in the kitchen for campers on Sunday morning. Click here to buy tickets ($20 for the barbecue, $40 for barbecue plus campout).

Get ready for July 4 parade, Firecracker Run

Residents are invited to create a float for the July 4 parade and participate in the Firecracker Run earlier that morning. To register your float, download and complete this form. The Firecracker Run is a 2.5-mile or 4-mile scenic run through Lincoln. Registration is $20 for all participants. The first 150 people to sign up online get a commemorative pair of sunglasses. Bib pickup is at Town Hall. Advance registration is required; click here to sign up.

Community Center Building Committee begins its work

June 1, 2022

The two community center options chosen in 2018 (click to enlarge).

Now that the school project is nearing completion, the town is turning its attention to another much-needed facility: a community center. A new Community Center Building Committee has been established and is getting right to work with its first meeting on June 1.

It’s not always easy to find volunteers for town government, but in this case, the Select Board had many enthusiastic applicants — 11 people for the four at-large slots. The board interviewed candidates at its May 23 meeting and voted to include Sarah Chester, Timothy Christenfeld, Alison Taunton-Rigby, and Krystal Wood. The other applicants for those slots were Owen Beenhouwer, Doug Crosby, Steve Gladstone, Dave Levington, Andrew Sheff, Andrew Singer, and Peter von Mertens.

Also on the committee are five representatives of town boards: Jonathan Dwyer (Select Board), Margit Griffith (Parks & Recreation Committee), Adam Hogue (School Committee), Ellen Meyer-Shorb (Finance Committee) and Dilla Tingley (Council on Aging and Human Services. Rounding out the roster are five nonvoting ex officio members: COA&HS Director Abigail Butt, Parks and Recreation Director Jessica Downing, Town Administrator, Timothy Higgins, Assistant Town Daniel Pereira, and Facilities Director Brandon Kelly.

Residents voted almost unanimously in March to move ahead with the community center, which is now estimated to cost $23 million to $25.4 million in 2025 dollars. Parks and Rec and the COAHS are in dire need of newer and better designed space. That would result in an annual property tax increase of about $600 on a home assessed at $1.13 million (the median in Lincoln) whose owner now pays $16,866 per year. Construction could start in June 2025 and finish 18 months later.

In 2018, the community center planning committee and its architect came up with two possible design directions (slides 5–10 in the 2021 State of the Town presentation). The new CCBC will review those two design concepts with an eye for “potential cost savings that may be achieved through re-evaluating the project scope or by other means,” according to the committee’s charge. The review will also consider how Covid-19 precautions might affect programs, interior space layout, outdoor amenities, and the role that the new and renovated school spaces might play.

The timeline proposed last fall calls for a Special Town Meeting in November 2022 to appropriate funds for architect and construction managers, and another Special Town Meeting a year later to vote on a preferred design option and budget.

Editor’s note: previous Lincoln Squirrel stories on the community center can be found on the home page of the Squirrel website. Scroll down to the red “Categories” heading in the left-hand column and click on the “community center” dropdown.

Coughlin, Hammett-Ory, and Lincoln Girl Scouts win awards

May 31, 2022

Lincoln Girl Scout troop leaders Tara Mitchell (left) and Laura Taylor (right) with 2021 honoree Linda Hammett-Ory.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) recognized Lincoln’s Heather Coughlin and the Lincoln service unit at its annual Volunteer Recognition Celebration on May 6.

Coughlin was awarded the Girl Scouts of the USA Appreciation Pin, which recognizes volunteers who have given outstanding service in support of the Girl Scout leadership experience. Since 2016, she has been the Lincoln service unit coordinator, providing direction and connections between the various town troop leaders. She has encouraged sharing information and resources and offered opportunities to participate in multi-troop events.

For more than six years, Coughlin shouldered the majority of the town-wide events, including organizing an annual all-troop camping trip, bridging ceremonies, cookie sales, and has coordinated with the town on participating in Memorial Day and Labor Day celebrations, Fourth of July parades and supporting other town events like Town Meeting.

One Lincoln troop leader commented, “Her attention and dedication to providing role models to young girls is what I think is most impressive about Heather. She is always thinking of the girls — how they can be the center of the decision or process, take on a leadership role, feel celebrated and have others to look up to, examples of what they could accomplish in the future.”

The Lincoln service unit was given the President’s Award for its exemplary service. Lincoln is a small town, but the connections run deep, and those connections, paired with commitment, have allowed Lincoln Girl Scouts to persevere throughout the pandemic, GSEMA noted. Through connections in the community, Girl Scouts participate in several multi-troop service activities and events that allow girls to see other Girl Scouts from different grades, and allow older girls become role models to the younger girls.

For over four years, a partnership with the Lincoln Council on Aging and Human Services has provided girls the opportunity to see what a positive impact a small gesture can have on individuals. The Lincoln Girl Scouts have run collection drives for seniors gathering household products, personal care items, and postage stamps, as well as a handmade craft/card with winter wishes. A Girl Scout Bronze Award project from years ago has continued on with providing sand buckets in winter so seniors won’t slip on their walkways and driveways. These deliveries are always met with much gratitude, almost as much as when the girls deliver Girl Scout cookies to home-bound seniors as part of a gifting program sponsored by the COA&HS.

As a service unit, Lincoln has supported several Silver Award projects, including one that created connections through the local library to make virtual reading buddies, another to build and install colorful benches in the courtyard of Lincoln Mall, and a third that worked with a local synagogue to develop more gender-inclusive spaces and services.

The May 6 ceremony also recognized those who had received awards during prior years. Linda Hammett-Ory, a Lincoln Girl Scout troop leader for 13 years, received the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts’ Helen Storrow Heritage Award in June 2021. This award recognizes a registered Girl Scout who recognizes, understands, and practices the values of the Girl Scout mission and has contributed to the growth and strength of GSEMA through philanthropy and efforts to preserve Girl Scout history.

Coughlin will be stepping down as service unit coordinator this summer. Anyone interested in joining a troop, become a troop leader or help coordinate among troops may email lincolngirlscouts01773@gmail.com.

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May 26, 2022

L-S students offer tech help

Confounded by your smartphone? Having trouble updating your laptop? Can’t download an app to your tablet? Tech-savvy students from Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School will be at Bemis Hall on Wednesday, June 1 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. to help with your digital gadget as they earn community service credit. Signup in advance for a time slot is required — call 781-259-8811. Please bring your device and charging cable with you.

Lincoln phone books on sale at library

Lincoln phone directories were recently mailed to all households in Lincoln (for those with small post office boxes, there is a box on one of the counters in the lobby). Additional copies are available for $10 at the Lincoln Public Library circulation desk.

June is Pride Month in Lincoln

At its May 23 meeting, the Select Board voted to issue a statement proclaiming June as Pride Month in Lincoln. The proclamation states that “during Pride and at all other times, we dedicate ourselves to using our voices and our resources to support all residents, students, employees, and visitors to participate fully in the life of our community” and that “we stand with the LGBTQIA+ community to protect their civil rights.” Click here for the full text of the proclamation.

My Turn: More affordable housing will not burden schools

May 26, 2022

The Lincoln School Committee wishes to make clear to the community that development of affordable family housing in Lincoln will not burden our schools. In fact, just the opposite is true. We welcome more students.

We have spaces open in our classrooms. Enrollment has been decreasing for more than a decade and is expected to continue to decrease in communities like ours, not due to increased attrition to private schools, but because of aging populations, declining birth rates, and the high cost of suburban housing.
Optimizing enrollment and increasing the diversity of students supports our best educational models. Grade-level middle school teams of subject-specialized teachers need an adequate cohort of students. Greater diversity in every classroom broadens all children’s educational experience.
Providing a greater variety of housing options will give the schools — and all town agencies — greater advantage in attracting faculty and staff who may want the opportunity to live in the community where they work.

Approved unanimously by the Lincoln School Committee, May 19, 2022.

John A. MacLachlan, chair
Tara Mitchell, vice chair
Adam Hogue
Kim Mack
Kim Rajdev
Susan Taylor
Laurel Wironen

“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.

Police log for May 11–18, 2022

May 24, 2022

May 11

Mount Misery parking lot (11:17 a.m.) — Caller reported a dog loose at Mt. Misery and they put a leash on it. Animal Control was contacted to handle.

Baker Bridge Road (4:06 p.m.) — The Water Department given a message regarding marking a pipe at the property.

Baker Bridge Road (4:46 p.m.) — Caller reported a party asleep in the front seat of a car. Officers checked the area but the vehicle was gone on arrival.

Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (5:13 p.m.) — Hanscom Air Force Base called reported a party attempting to get onto base with a warrant. An officer responded but the warrant had been taken care of.

Wheeler Road (6:50 p.m.) — Caller reported their water meter was leaking. Water Department was notified to handle.

Todd Pond Road (8:51 p.m.) — New Hampshire police requested a well-being on a resident. They called back as they had made contact with the resident.

May 12

Lincoln Cemetery (9:40 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station wanted to speak to an officer regarding an incident involving a dog in the cemetery. An officer took a report and spoke to both involved parties, and the Animal Control officer was notified.

Concord Turnpike (4:47 p.m.) — An officer was flagged down regarding an animal control issue in Concord. Concord police were notified.

Thoreau Street, Concord (5:43 p.m.) — Concord Fire Department requested an ambulance for a medical. The Lincoln Fire Department transported a party to Emerson Hospital.

Silver Birch Lane (7:52 p.m.) — Caller complaining of a barking dog. Officer responded but all was quiet.

May 13

Concord Road (7:20 a.m.) — Walden Pond staff reported a party sleeping in a car at the side of the roadway. Officers checked on the party, who did not have an active license. The vehicle was towed and the party was brought to the station to make arrangements for a ride.

Lewis Street (8:02 a.m.) — A party came to the station reporting that counterfeit checks were written in their business’ name. Report taken, investigation ongoing.

Fox Run Road (5:35 p.m.) — A party came into the station reported that their computer had been hacked. An officer took a report and advised them of ways to protect their identity.

Codman Community Farms (8:30 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station dropped off a found item. The owner was contacted and will pick up in the morning.

May 14

Lincoln Road (1:11 p.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious vehicle parked in the lot with a party inside. Officers checked and the party was on their way.

Harvest Circle (10:16 p.m.) — Party called the station reporting that a resident of the facility keeps calling their number looking for the front desk. An officer spoke to the staff and they’re speaking with the resident.

May 15

North Great Road (2:15 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked along the side of the roadway. The party was waiting to meet up with a family member who was getting dropped off.

Pine Ridge Road (5:07 p.m.) — Caller reported taking custody of a dog wandering in the area. Animal Control was notified. Meanwhile, the owner called the station looking for the dog and the two were reunited.

Oak Meadow Road (6:20 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing what sounds like gunshots in the area of the cemetery. Officers checked the area but found nothing.

May 16

Wells Road (5:30 p.m.) — Complex management spoke to an officer regarding juveniles causing a disturbance around the property.

Pine Ridge Road (8:14 p.m.) — The caller from the previous day reported that the same dog was back. The owner was contacted to pick up the dog.

May 17

Bedford Road (4:08 p.m.) — Caller reported someone going door to door soliciting. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the party.

Mill Street (7:10 p.m.) — Caller reported a piece of furniture was moved from their property. Report taken.

Beaver Pond Road (9:43 p.m.) — Caller reported an outside odor of gas. The Fire Department checked the area but found no gas readings.

May 18

Main Street, Concord (12:13 a.m.) — Fire Department responded to Concord to cover one of their stations as they have a fire in town.

Old County Road (9:08 a.m.) — Caller reported a dog wandering in the area. Officers were unable to locate it.

Huckleberry Hill (10:41 a.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious vehicle on the property. Response subsequently canceled; caller said it’s a family member.

Old County Road (1:43 a.m.) — Caller reported finding a dog along the road. An officer responded and contacted Animal Control, who took custody of the dog.

Lincoln Road (2:13 p.m.) — Railroad gates were stuck down. MBTA notified; safety protocols were in place.

Drumlin Farm (7:24 p.m.) — Officer checked on a car in the lot with two people inside. They were all set and on their way.

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May 22, 2022

Outdoor watering restrictions now in effect

As of May 1, the Water Department has imposed mandatory Stage 2 restrictions on residential and commercial outdoor watering as required by the Mass Department of Environmental Protection. Agricultural water use is considered “essential” — customers who meet the definition of “farmer” according to Lincoln’s Right to Farm bylaw and Mass. General Laws c.40A § 3 are exempt from water use restrictions.)

	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
Hand-held watering	Allowed 6pm–9am	Allowed 6pm–9am	Allowed 6pm–9am	Allowed 6pm–9am
Above-ground/ in-ground sprinklers	Allowed 7pm–7am	Allowed 2 days a week, 6pm–9am by street address: • Even house #s: Tues & Sat • Odd house #s Wed & Sun	Allowed once a week, 6pm–9am by street address: • Even house #s: Sat only • Odd house #s: Sun only	Not allowed
Soaker hoses	Allowed any time	Allowed twice a week, 6pm–9am on specified days (see row #2)	Allowed once a week, 6pm–9am on specified day (see row #2)	Not allowed
Drip irrigation	Allowed any time	Allowed twice a week, 6pm–9am on specified days (see row #2)	Allowed once a week, 6pm–9am on specified day (see row #2)	Allowed once a week, 6pm–9am on specified day (see row #2)
New lawns	Allowed any time	June & Sept. only: 20 days of daily watering, then 2 days a week, 7pm–7am on specified days	June & Sept. only: once a week, 7pm–7am on specified day	Not allowed
Washing vehicles	Allowed any time	Commercial services only	Commercial services only	Commercial services only
Washing buildings, pavement	Allowed any time	Not allowed	Not allowed	Not allowed
Swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, Jacuzzis	Allowed any time	One fill per season for new or repaired equipment	Topping off only (3" per month)	Topping off or refill not allowed
Car wash fundraisers	Allowed any time	Allowed any time	Not allowed	Not allowed
Games or toys with continuous water	Allowed any time	Allowed 30 mins/day twice a week on specified days (see row #12)	Allowed 30 mins/day once a week on specified day (see row #12)	Not allowed

Summer reading challenge gets under way

The library will host a Summer Reading Program kickoff party on Wednesday, June 15 from 3:30–5:30 p.m. There will be ice cream, crafts, tattoos, balloon sculpting, Ed the magician, and more. Summer Reading Challenges and book lists will be available. The event will take place on the library lawn (we will move indoors if the weather is uncooperative). All ages welcome! Call the library at 781-259-8465 ext. 4 for more information.

Juneteenth celebrations

On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas, with news that the war was over and the enslaved were finally free. The news was delivered almost three years after the Emancipation Proclamation and the passing of the 13th Amendment.

On Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m. via Zoom, Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson, Associate Professor of Africana Studies at Wellesley College, will offer an overview of the history of the holiday and an exploration of the various ways Black communities have created traditions and cultivated the joy of emancipation and freedom. The program is free and open to all but advance registration is required. Sponsored by Belmont Public Library, Belmont Against Racism, Belmont Council on Aging, and the public libraries of Chelmsford, Lexington, Lincoln, Maynard, Newton, Sherborn, and Wayland. The Lincoln Public Library’s portion of the program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.
The Lincoln METCO Parent Board will host Lincoln’s first annual Juneteenth celebration on Sunday, June 12 from 1-3 p.m. at Codman Field behind the Lincoln School grade 5-8 building. The event, whose theme is “Freedom, Resistance, Power, Strength,” will feature a live DJ and dancing, a bouncy house, face painting, poetry reading, lawn games, face painting, food trucks, vendor tables, and a performance by the Lincoln Public Schools step team. For more information, email lincolnmetcoparentboard@gmail.com.

5K run to benefit Lovelane

Sign up for the annual Susan McDaniel 5K Run for Love sponsored by the Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding program in Lincoln on Sunday, June 12 at 11 a.m. at Weston Town Hall. There will be a “diaper dash” and a kids’ run as well. There will be horses, balloons, games and items for sale.

LGBTQ+ Pride Month events

The Lincoln Public Library will host a virtual LGBTQ+ author panel on Wednesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. via Zoom with Emery Lee, Timothy Janovsky, Katee Robert, and Olivia Waite. Join us for an inside look into the writing process and how the authors connect with the LGBTQ+ community with their words and stories. Free and open to all but advance registration is required. There will be a second Zoom conversation on “The Impact of Local Authors Writing for the LGBTQ+ Community” with Bren Bataclan, Anna Burke, Federico Erebia, and Jane C. Esther on Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Free and open to all but advance registration is required.

See also the community-wide Pride celebration on Wednesday, June 8 from 1:30–4 p.m. in Pierce Park.

Police log for May 1–10, 2022

May 17, 2022

May 1

Concord Road (4:30 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of natural gas outside. Fire Department responded and found no odor.

Weston Road (4:49 p.m.) — Resident called reported being locked out of their house. Fire Department responded and assisted the resident.

May 2

Conant Road (10:22 a.m.) — A resident came into the station to speak to an officer regarding a civil matter. An officer spoke to them and advised them of their legal options.

Mount Misery parking lot (4:07 p.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle on fire. The vehicle was in the lot and was overheating but not on fire.

Concord Road (5:44 p.m.) — Wayland police advised that their police units are all busy with a certain matter and request that Lincoln police remain near the town line to respond to any emergencies in Wayland.

South Great Road (6:55 p.m.) — Report of a dog walking in the area with no tags. Animal Control was advised.

Lincoln Police Department (11:44 p.m.) — Concord Police requested a courtesy booking for an arrest they had made.

May 3

Waltham Street, Lexington (1:20 p.m.) — Lexington Fire Department requested an ambulance for a medical issue in their town. Lincoln Fire Department responded and transported a party to the Lahey Clinic.

May 4

National Park Visitor Center (1:07 a.m.) — Officer checked on an unoccupied vehicle parked in the lot.

Trapelo Road (7:59 a.m.) — Two-car crash Trapelo Road at Old County Road. No injuries; one vehicle was towed.

North Commons (8:36 a.m.) — Caller reported their dog went missing the previous night and asked to speak to Animal Control. Animal Control was notified to contact the resident.

Lincoln Road (2:20 p.m.) — A shop owner asked to speak to an officer regarding kids misbehaving at their store and causing a problem. An officer responded and spoke to the shop owner and will be following up with the parties involved.

Donelan’s Supermarket (4:20 p.m.) — Two parties came to the station to report that they just got into a verbal exchange with a party outside Donelan’s and they wanted to make the police aware. An officer took a report; no crime had occurred.

May 5

Hanscom Field (9:24 a.m.) — Massport Fire asked the Fire Department to respond for a plane en route with an emergency. Call was cancelled while en route.

Harvest Circle (3:26 p.m.) — Officer responded to a minor motor vehicle crash in a parking lot involving a pedestrian. An officer took a report and the party refused medical treatment on scene.

Wells Road (6:22 p.m.) — Caller complained about racoons in their backyard. The animals were on private property and the management company was advised that they need to handle the matter with a wildlife/pest company.

May 6

Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington (1:29 p.m.) — Detective Ian Spencer assisted Lexington police with a forensic sketch regarding an investigation of theirs.

Concord Road (2:19 p.m.) — A family member requested a well-being check on the resident. An officer responded and everything was fine. The officer assisted the party with locating the GPS function on their new phone to get to an appointment.

Acorn Lane (8:50 p.m.) — Caller complaining about a vehicle parked on the street. The owner of the vehicle lives nearby and is moving the vehicle into their driveway.

May 7

Donelan’s Supermarket (1:13 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. The vehicle belongs to the cleaners working at Donelan’s.

Trapelo Road (1:24 a.m.) — Officer found a couple bags of trash on the side of the roadway near Tabor Hill Road. The DPW was notified.

Rockwood Lane (3:47 a.m.) — Sudbury police requested a well-being check on an individual who was overdue in meeting someone in Sudbury. Sudbury police then called back to report the party has been located and everything was fine.

Smith Hill Road (6:35 p.m.) — An officer responded to the residence to give notification of the passing of a family member.

Lincoln Police Department (8:50 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station was looking to a place to stay. The party was traveling from New York City and thought they were close to Concord, N.H. An officer assisted the party with a ride to Alewife to get into Boston.

May 8

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (11:14 a.m.) — Caller reported two dead animals in the breakdown lane. State Police Concord notified.

Wells Road (6:09 p.m.) — A party came to the station and reported being the vehicle of a scam via the internet. Report taken.

May 9

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (6:26 a.m.) — Report of a one-car crash into the woods near Bedford Road. No injuries; officers assisted State Police, who handled the crash report.

South Great Road (9:53 a.m.) — Car-vs.-deer crash. Minor damage to the vehicle. DPW was notified to remove the deceased deer from the side of the roadway

Baker Bridge Road (8:20 p.m.) — Officer checking on a party parked in the Food Project lot. They had pulled over to use their phone.

Mill Street (3:05 a.m.) — Officer checked on a construction vehicle with its lights on. It appeared to be neglect; the officer was able to turn the lights off.

May 10

Indian Hill Road, Weston (8:08 a.m.) — Weston Fire Department requested an ambulance for a medical issue. Lincoln Fire Department responded and transported a party to a local hospital.

South Avenue, Weston (8:35 a.m.) — Weston Fire Department requested an engine to cover their station as they have a fire in town.

Codman Road (10:51 a.m.) — A party came to the station reporting being the victim of check fraud. Report taken, investigation ongoing.

Trapelo Road (12:22 p.m.) — Caller reported a party came to their door and identified themselves as a federal law enforcement officer and they thought it was suspicious. Officers responded and made contact with the party; they were in fact who they said they were.

Wells Road (6:53 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of gas. Fire Department responded and checked and found no readings; everything appeared to be fine.

Addendum

May 17, 2022

The YouTube video of the May 5 “election integrity” event in Bemis Hall (see the May 11 Lincoln Squirrel story headlined “Bemis Hall speakers push claims of 2020 election fraud”) has been restored after it was taken down for several days for violating the platform’s community guidelines. The video is also available on Groton resident John Abrahamsen’s Facebook page, which contains links to other far-right conspiracy sites and commentators. The May 11 Squirrel story has been updated.

Among the categories of material prohibited by YouTube are misinformation about election integrity, specifically “content that advances false claims that widespread fraud, errors, or glitches changed the outcome of select past national elections, after final election results are officially certified.” By clicking on the three dots under the right-hand side of the video frame, users can report videos that violate YouTube standards.