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By Peter von Mertens The time is here! It’s quite a thing We finally have a taste of spring. Out come the peepers and the fox; We have just made it passed the equinox At this time when winter mellows We expect to find many shades of yellows. Forsythia, willow and daffodils are all of…
The March 21 article headlined “Group scales back proposal to ban fossil fuels in new construction” contained an incorrect link to the text of warrant article 3 that was discussed at the March 7 Select Board meeting. The original motion with detailed wording for a proposed town bylaw that would go into effect if the…
Lincoln, we have a problem. Why? Here are the numbers for K-8 Lincoln Public Schools from niche.com: 59% [of students are] proficient in math, 61% proficient in English. What grade do you get with 61% on a report card? You get an F for failure. We spent $13 million a year for our schools and…
To the editor: Twenty-five years ago, Emily and I made the great decision to raise our family in Lincoln. We chose a town that celebrated its history and made bold commitments to the community’s future. We have loved the trails and open spaces. We have appreciated the commitments to educating children and supporting our elders….
March 11 Old Bedford Road (4:42 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces requested assistance with a party involved in a dispute over a taxi fare. Officers responded to assist. The party was transported to their residence. Weston Road (2:25 p.m.) — One car crash vs. telephone pole. No injuries. Lexington Road (9:33 p.m.) — Caller reported…
Dear WIDE and the residents of Lincoln, First, I want to publicly state that I fully support WIDE Lincoln [Welcome, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity] and its current work. Whether I win this election or not, I look forward to this group’s reports and recommendations to help make Lincoln a more welcoming town. I believe that…
(Editor’s note: This story was amended on March 22 to include updated links to the original and revised versions of Article 31.) A citizens’ petition on the warrant at Town Meeting asks residents to support the first step in a process that would allow Lincoln to restrict the use of fossil fuels in new buildings…
Dear Fellow Lincolnites, We are writing to endorse Jim Hutchinson for the Select Board. Jim has served the town of Lincoln in many capacities and has done so with respect, dedication, and humility. He has consistently shown that he has the best interests of the town and its residents in mind, with no political agenda….
Lloyd to speak on income inequality and racism “Redressing Injustices of the Past: Building Wealth in Communities of Color” is the title of a Zoom talk by Glynn Lloyd, Executive Director, Foundation for Business Equity on Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. Income inequality and financial insecurity are foundational to structural racism. The Federal Reserve…
Candidates in the March 28 town election shared their views on the proposed community center, the Lincoln-Sudbury regional agreement, South Lincoln, and diversity and inclusion at a March 16 forum — the first public event held in the renovated Brooks auditorium. Four of the races (Select Board, Planning Board, Lincoln School Committee and L-S School…