News, features and photos from Lincoln, Mass.
September 27 Tabor Hill Road (8:30 a.m.) — Caller reported a fisher cat was stuck in a trap on their property. Animal Control contacted the caller to handle. Mackintosh Lane (4:25 p.m.) — Caller reported a car was parked on the lawn near his driveway. Officer responded; the Conservation Department was working in the area…
The wet summer and fall have resulted in a bumper crop of many types of wild mushrooms in Lincoln. Here are some photos sent in by residents. Read more in this 2018 post from the University of New Hampshire Extension: “Why are there so many mushrooms coming up in my yard and garden, and what…
Apply by Oct. 15 for cultural council grants The Lincoln Cultural Council has $5,100 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to allocate in grants. Local priorities are: Providing work for performing artists severely impacted by the pandemic Serving families and/or seniors (intergenerational programs are of particular interest) Performances/programs in various art forms A focus on local…
Since large in-person gatherings are still not feasible due to the pandemic, the town will again hold the annual State of the Town meeting via Zoom. A preliminary schedule discussed by the Select Board on September 27 calls for three sessions, each starting at 7 p.m., with updates on topics assigned as follows (though the…
September 20 Tower Road (1:48 p.m.) —Caller reported that he is a livery driver and was having a dispute with a resident because he was owed money from a fare. Officer responded and spoke to both parties, who came to an agreement on payment. September 21 South Great Road (12:33 p.m.) — Caller reported a…
By the Lincoln delegates and alternates to the Massachusetts Democratic Convention It’s tough arranging an event with 1,000 people, bills to consider, amendments to write, votes to tally, and numerous speakers to be heard, but it happened. Last Saturday, Massachusetts Democrats held their annual convention — all on Zoom. While it lacked the customary fervor…
Covid-19 vaccination clinic for everyone 12+ To protect younger children and keep schools open, the Lincoln Public Schools is offering a second Covid-19 vaccine clinic (Pfizer first send second doses) for anyone age 12 and up on Tuesday, Sept. 21 from 2–5 p.m. in the Reed gym. Drop-ins are welcome, or click here to schedule…
By Gus Browne It’s no surprise that Lincoln’s history as a European settlement began with farming on Thomas Flint’s land in the mid-1600s — land that the Flint family still owns and farms. Agriculture was the lifeblood of the community for 300 years. How did farming families do it? Not easily. A sample day for Joseph Cotoni…
By Ursula Nowak and Karen Salvucci The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Lincoln and Weston is devoted to assisting individuals and families in our communities who live in dire need due to unemployment, health issues, hunger, and the inability to meet even basic expenses. Over the past two years, more neighbors than ever…
Library offers posters and materials about 9/11 Twenty years after the tragedy, the Lincoln Public Library is featuring “Remembering September 11, 2001,” a special online display assembled by Reference Librarian Robin Rapoport about that day, including photos, references, and lists of books and other resources for readers of all ages, including Reactions to September 11, 2001…