News, features and photos from Lincoln, Mass.
The March 13 article headlined “Town Meeting procedures and precautions outlined” incorrectly stated that this will be the first time Annual Town Meeting “in person.” It should have said “indoors.” The article has been corrected….
For the first time in three years, Lincoln’s Annual Town Meeting will take place indoors. It will start at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 26 in the newly renovated Brooks Auditorium. Here are some details about what to expect. Parking — Parking will be available in the Brooks and Hartwell lots, the modular classroom temporary…
Masks will no longer be required indoors in Lincoln as of Monday, March 14, and the Lincoln Public Schools will move to a “less masking” policy on the same day. Wearing masks in the schools and on buses will be optional with the following exceptions. Mask wearing is required/necessary: In nurses’ offices and healthcare settings,…
As the March 26 Annual Town Meeting draws near, the Finance Committee will host a virtual Town Budget Q&A on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. (see below for Zoom link). The proposed budget for fiscal 2023 is 3.0% higher than last year’s. A summary can be found on page 8 of the Financial Section…
Dear Lincoln, I am writing today in support of Adam Hogue’s efforts to be elected to Lincoln’s Select Board. I met Adam and his family last summer and had the opportunity to do a few a jobs for them. Through conversations and other interactions, I have found Adam to be very respectful, fair-minded, and very…
In the March 8 article headlined “Codman Farm plans to improve driveway, install forecourt,” the names of Pete Lowy (in one place) and Carol Carmody were misspelled. The original story has been corrected….
L-S School Committee candidate plans meet-and-greet in Lincoln L-S School Committee candidate Maura Carty invites residents to meet with her on Saturday, March 12 from 10–11 a.m. at the Twisted Tree in Lincoln to hear why she’s running, ask questions, and share what’s important to you. (Two seats are open in the March 28 election;…
The town has sold bonds worth $8,489,000 in the second portion of borrowing to fund the school project. The sale generated a 2.6% interest rate with annual debt service at roughly $440,000, according to Lincoln Finance Director Colleen Wilkins. Prior to the sale, the town’s AAA credit rating was affirmed by Standard & Poor, which…
February 23 Lincoln Road (3:49 p.m.) — Walk-in to the station couldn’t gain access to their nearby office. Fire Department went down to assist and the building manager arrived to handle the matter. Lincoln Police Department (4:30 p.m.) — Party turned in a found credit card. Attempts were made to contact the owner. Millstone Lane…
The Lincoln METCO Coordinating Committee has published a new book about the hundreds of donations of furniture, antiques, and artwork they sold to help fund activities for students year in and year out. Downsize for Diversity: How We Raised $122,000 with a Pickup Truck and a Little Help from Our Friends tells the story of…