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Police log for September 1–7, 2021

September 9, 2021

September 1

Huntley Lane (8:05 a.m.) — Caller reported that a tree on their property fell and damaged a vehicle.

Lincoln Road (8:22 a.m.) — Caller reported that unauthorized workers were on her property. Officer responded and found that the workers were on town property.

Police station (10:45 a.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported that someone dumped items near the water treatment plant behind Wells Road. DPW was notified.

Todd Pond Road (1:08 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a family member. Officers checked the residence and no one was home. The caller later reported they were able to make contact with the family member in New Hampshire.

September 2

Granville Road (6:33 a.m. and 6:45 a.m.) — Two cars (a 2014 Toyota Highlander and a 2017 Ford Expedition) were reported stolen from a driveway overnight. A third car at a different home on Granville Road was also broken into and rummaged through and a seat pad stolen. The Ford was recovered later that morning in Lawrence but the Toyota had not been recovered as of the evening of September 8.

Wells Road (2:06 p.m.) — Officer attempted to deliver court paperwork to a resident but no one was home.

North Great Road, Paul Revere lot (4:58 p.m.) — Caller sought assistance after losing her keys on the trail. Officer responded and transported her to her residence to get another set of keys. The party later found the keys.

Wells Road (2:06 p.m.) — Officer attempted to delivered court paperwork to a resident but the party no longer lives there, so officer emailed the documents to them.

September 3

Lincoln School (7:30 a.m. and 2:31 p.m.) — Officer assisted with traffic on the first day of school for children in pre-K and kindergarten.

Wheeler Road (1:46 p.m.) — A party came to the station wanting to retrieve belongings at her former residence. Officer assisted the party.

Donelan’s lot (5:10 p.m.) — Caller reported that her vehicle was backed into by a driver who left the scene without stopping. No damage to the vehicle, but the caller was concerned for the well-being of the driver. Officers made contact with the driver.

September 4

Codman Road (3:39 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked on the side of the roadway. No one was around the vehicle.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (6:45 a.m.) — Caller reported a dog running down exit 125 on Route 2. Officer was unable to locate.

Wheeler Road (11:28 a.m.) — A resident came to the station looking for assistance with a family matter. Officer assisted the party with their legal options.

Concord Road (11:31 a.m.) — Caller reported losing an iPad that was accidentally left on the roof of their vehicle, just in case it gets turned in.

Granison Road, Weston — Weston police called looking for assistance with someone who was heard calling for help. They later called back to cancel, as the party was calling their lost dog.

Lincoln Road (11:20 p.m.) — Caller reported hitting a deer near the police station. Minor damage.

September 5

Lexington Road (8:16 a.m.) — One-car crash into a telephone pole. No injuries; vehicle was towed and Verizon was notified regarding damage to the pole.

Wells Road (11:50 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on two individuals. Officers checked and all was well.

Wheeler Road (9:41 p.m.) — Caller outside a residence was upset with a family member and looking to speak with an officer. Officers responded and spoke to both parties involved. The caller was satisfied and left the area.

September 6

Tracey’s Service Station (1:56 p.m.) — Officer checked on a party at the gas station.

Lewis Street (7:53 a.m.) — Caller reported that a vehicle scraped a pole in the parking lot near the train station.

September 7

South Great Road (2:27 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked off the side of the roadway. The driver was OK and had pulled over to send a text.

South Great Road (6:43 a.m.) — Caller reported hearing what sounded like gunshots near the pond. Officers checked the area but nothing was found.

Lincoln Road (1:08 p.m.) — Officer spoke to a party to serve him court paperwork. The officer faxed the paperwork to Foxborough police and the involved party will pick up the paperwork there.

Todd Pond Road (4:20 p.m.) — Caller reported a water main break. Officers responded and contacted the Water Department to handle.

Wells Road (4:41 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported that a purse was stolen sometime overnight. Report taken, investigation ongoing.

South Commons (7:44 p.m.) — Officer delivered paperwork to a resident from the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Lincoln Road (9:35 p.m.) — A party walking near the station requested a ride home. Officer dropped the party off at their residence.

Category: news, police

News acorns

September 8, 2021

Talk on Lincoln trails hosted by Conservation Dept./LLCT 

“Lincoln’s Trail Use Vision” is the focus of the Conservation Coffee on Thursday, Sept. 9 from 8–9 a.m. Conservation Director Michele Grzenda will discuss Lincoln’s previous and current trail use and steps for evaluating future changes in allowed trail uses. Pre-registration is required; click here. After registering, you’ll receive an email with the meeting link. Email conservation@lincolntown.org with any questions.

Food Project hosts free online gala

Celebrate the Lincoln-based Food Project in an online event on Thursday, Sept. 9 from 7–8 p.m. Each year, the Big Shindig welcomes supporters, parents, neighbors and young workers to celebrate the food grown, the communities supported, and the youth empowered as the organization worked together through a pandemic that provided a stark reminder of the importance of its work towards food justice and equality. Click here to register for the free event. Additionally, bidding is now open for the Food Project’s silent auction.

Church group presents events on James Baldwin, King Philip’s War

The Racial Justice Advocates (RJA) of the First Parish Church invites everyone to two James Baldwin Summer events: a Zoom screening of “I Am Not Your Negro” on Thursday, Sept. 9 from 7–9 p.m. and a discussion of Baldwin’s first novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain, on Thursday, Sept. 16 from 7–9 p.m. The Oscar-nominated film, based on Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript Remember This House, explores the history of racism in the United States through Baldwin’s recollections of civil rights leaders Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr., as well as his personal observations of American history. The novel, based on Baldwin’s experiences as a teenaged preacher in a small revivalist church, describes two days and a long night in the life of the Grimes family. On Thursday, Sept. 23 from 7–9 p.m., the RJA presents a screening of Professor Jill Lepore’s video talk about King Philip’s War in Massachusetts.

Zoom links for all three events can be found on the First Parish in Lincoln’s RJA web page.

Codman arts and crafts fair this weekend

The 39th annual Codman Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Fair will take place on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Codman Estate (34 Codman Rd., Lincoln). There will be live entertainment, a food court, and work by nearly 100 local artisans — painting, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, clothing and more. $5 admission, free for Historic New England members and kids under 12. For more information, call 617-994-5914.

Autumn walks in Lincoln

Naturalist John Calabria will lead monthly “Noticing Walks” starting on Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 1–2:30 p.m. starting at the back of the commuter lot near Donelan’s (other walks are on October 5, November 2, and December 7). Click here for more information and registration. Sponsored by the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and the Council on Aging and Human Services.

The Conservation Department will start its Tuesday fall trail walks from 9:30–11:30 a.m. (rain or shine) on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at Mount Misery. Other destinations: Drumlin Farm to Weston Woods (September 28), Flint’s Pond East (October 12), Codman East Woods and Hemlock Grove (October 19), and Browning Fields, Pigeon Hill, and Chapman Pasture (October 26). Click here for details on meeting locations. Registration is required to keep group size under 15 and to contact walkers in case of cancellation due to weather or public health concerns. Click here to register (select the tab at the bottom for the date you’re interested in). You may also RSVP by calling the Conservation Dept. at 781-259-2612 or emailing conservation@lincolntown.org.

Category: news

Police log for August 24–31, 2021

September 2, 2021

August 24

Treble Cove Road, Billerica (3:05 p.m.) — Officers transported a party who was arrested on a non-bailable warrant to the House of Correction.

Old Bedford Road (6:12 p.m.) — Caller reported that a female party walking on Old Bedford Road stepped into the path of his vehicle as he was driving. The person then walked into the woods. Officers checked the area but she was gone on arrival.

Old Bedford Road (8:55 p.m.) Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the Lincoln North lot. Both parties were on their way.

August 25

Sandy Pond Road (3:14 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked on the side of the roadway. Two parties were inside talking; everything was OK.

August 26

Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (9:20 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported that a party at the gate had a warrant out of Lowell District Court for traffic offenses. Paul Brant, 54, of Billerica was arrested and later transported to Concord Court.

Sunnyside Lane (3:29 p.m.) — Officers checked on a party who was having problems with their landline phone. Officers assisting the resident with the phone provider.

North Commons (6:31 p.m.) — Caller wanted to speak with an officer about a civil matter. Officer spoke to the party and provided legal options.

Lincoln School (10:10 p.m.) — Officer checking the grounds found that a fire hydrant was left open, spraying water on the ground. The Fire Department responded to turn off the hydrant.

August 27

Sunnyside Lane (10:56 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officers made contact with the party; everything was fine.

Police Department (11:55 a.m.) — A party dropped off a credit card that was found in town. Officers attempted to make contact with the owner.

Morningside Lane (2:48 p.m.) — A party came to the station to turn in ammunition to be destroyed.

Sandy Pond Road (4:51 p.m.) — Caller reported people fishing at the pump station. Officer checked but they were gone on arrival.

Wells Road (8:36 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on two kids at the residence. Officers made contact with the involved parties and everything was fine.

Todd Pond Road (9:00 p.m.) — Caller wanted to speak to an officer about a civil matter. Officer spoke to the party and advised them of their legal options.

August 28

Walden Street, Concord (9:50 p.m.) — Concord police requested assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a possible altercation at Walden Pond. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate. Concord police later located the vehicle in their town.

August 29

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (9:06 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pull into the highway breakdown lane. The party was tired and had pulled over to rest. They were directed to the rest area where it’s safer to rest.

Codman Road (1:55 p.m.) — Officer checked on a party sleeping behind the stone wall at the intersection of Lincoln Road and Codman Road. The person was resting and went on his way.

South Great Road (4:21 p.m.) — One-car crash involving a telephone pole. One person was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The vehicle was towed, and Eversource and Verizon responded to replace the telephone pole.

August 30

Harvest Circle (3:9 p.m.) — A car carrier sideswiped a parked car on the property (no injuries reported).

Trapelo Road (5:12 p.m.) — Two-car crash at the intersection with Old County Road. No injuries.

Concord Road (5:57 p.m.) — Caller complained about a neighbor’s bug zapper. An officer spoke to the reporting party and checked with the neighbor, who reported it’s an electric fence to protect their garden from animals.

Lewis Street (7:45 p.m.) — Party reported falling victim to a telephone scam and providing money.

August 31

South Great Road (6:01 a.m.) — Caller reported a dead deer along with side of the roadway. The DPW was notified to handle.

Wells Road (12:37 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported providing personal information over the phone to another party. An officer spoke to the party and provided information about safeguarding their identity.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (4:17 p.m.) — Caller reported a crash at the Concord town line. The crash was in Concord, but the Fire Department transported a party to a local hospital.

North Great Road (4:43 p.m.) — Three-car crash near Hanscom Drive. No injuries, one vehicle towed from the scene.

Silver Hill Road (5:22 p.m.) — One-car crash involving a telephone pole. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Category: news, police

Police log for August 10–23, 3021

August 29, 2021

August 10

Old Cambridge Turnpike (8:16 a.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious party (unknown sex, blonde hair, wearing hood over their head and with a backpack) walking back and forth on Old Cambridge Turnpike. Caller reported when a vehicle would pass they would change direction. Officer spoke to the party, who had arrived early to work and was walking around waiting to start work.

Lincoln Road (10:39 a.m.) — Officer noticed signs and a fence at the commuter lot had been spray-painted. DPW notified.

Lincoln Road (11:40 a.m.) — A bicyclist struck the side of a vehicle on the sidewalk near Lewis Street. The vehicle was pulling out of the business along the railroad tracks. The bicyclist had minor scrapes. They picked up the bike from the police station the next day.

First Parish in Lincoln (12:15 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a scam email looking for banking information.

Cedar Road 7:33 p.m.) — Concord police received a report of an intoxicated driver in the area of Route 126 and Cedar Road. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone.

August 11

Lexington Road (7:17 a.m.) — Caller reported that someone dumped tree chips on the property. Officers followed up and found it was a miscommunication among family members wanting the tree chips.

August 12

Mary’s Way (2:36 a.m.) — Caller reported a party walking back and forth in the area speaking in a foreign language. Officer responded and located the party, who was having a medical event. The party was brought to Emerson Hospital.

August 13

MMNHP Visitor Center (12:36 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. The parties were star-gazing.

Laurel Drive (10:07 a.m.) — Caller reported receiving a possible scam phone call.

August 14

Old County Road (9:35 a.m.) — Officer spoke with people fishing and sent them on their way.

Lincoln School (8:44 p.m.) — Officer checked on two parties on bikes at the school. They had been looking at the sunset earlier.

Acorn Lane (10:27 p.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious vehicle parked on the road. Officer checked but it was gone on arrival.

North Great Road (10:43 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled to the side of the road. Driver was all set.

August 16

Midland Drive, Waltham (9:48 a.m.) — Caller asked to speak with Animal Control regarding her missing bird. Animal Control was given the message to handle.

Old Sudbury Road (10:33 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a party who missed a meeting with a friend. Officer made contact; the resident will contact the caller.

South Great Road (3:27 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a scam phone call. No personal or banking information was given.

August 17

Weston Road (1:02 a.m.) — A resident came to the station to speak with an officer about an incident deemed as civil in nature.

Ballfield Road (1:04 p.m.) — Highway Department reported finding medical waste on the side of Ballfield Road near Lincoln Road. Fire Department retrieved the items to be destroyed.

Trapelo Road (2:00 p.m.) — Waltham police contacted Lincoln police regarding a report of a young child walking on Trapelo Road near the town line. Officers responded to the area; Waltham police reported that they located the child.

August 18

Wells Road (10:51 a.m.) — Caller reported a dog was following her and there was no owner in site. Dispatch found the owner and contacted him to pick the dog up.

August 19

MMNHP Hartwell lot (4:07 a.m.) — Officer checked on an unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot. Everything was fine.

Bypass Road (10:02 a.m.) — Concord police asked for an officer to assist with blocking Route 2A near Crosby’s Corner.

Old Concord Road (5:20 p.m.) — Caller asked that an officer check on her two daughters whom she was unable to contact. Officers spoke to the parties and everything was fine.

Sandy Pond Road (5:39 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of gas outside. Fire Department checked but found no measurable amount.

Lincoln Road (11:48 p.m.) — A person walked into the station requesting a ride home. Officer drove the party to their residence.

August 20

Old Sudbury Road (5:22 p.m.) — Weston police asked Lincoln police to contact the owner of a vehicle that was left on private property for a while. An officer spoke to the resident, who said they would contact Weston police.

August 21

Trapelo Road (2:19 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party at the five-way intersection. Party ran out of gas and a friend was bringing them some.

Sandy Pond Road (9:24 a.m.) — Report of people fishing. Officers made contact and sent them on their way.

Mayflower Road, Hanscom AFB (1:37 p.m.) — Officers assisted Hanscom AFB with missing-person investigation regarding a juvenile over age 12. The following night, an officer picked up the missing juvenile, who was located in Arlington.

Donelan’s Supermarket (4:56 p.m.) — Caller reported that a dog was left in a car. Officers responded and spoke with the owner regarding the dangers of leaving a dog in the car.

August 22

Lincoln Road (1:08 p.m.) — Caller reported that a bat was stuck in a window of the house. Animal Control contacted the resident.

August 23

Indian Camp Lane (2:15 p.m.) — Officers checked on the well-being of a senior resident. Everything was fine.

Indian Camp Lane [different address] (3:13 p.m.) — Council on Aging requested a well-being check on a resident. Everything was fine; the resident was at an appointment.

Category: news, police

Property sales in July

August 25, 2021

8 Hawk Hill Rd. — Matthew Bellias to Robrecht Thoonen and Patricia Nobre for $1,500,000 (July 29)

82 Virginia Rd. #B409 — William Stanton to Kathleen Kellett for $399,000 (July 29)

24 Beaver Pond Rd. — Astrid Glynn to Astrid’s Hillside Acre Realty Trust for $1,425,000 (July 28)

28 Old Concord Rd. — Keith Gilbert to Richard and Andrea Patton for $3,200,000 (July 28)

105 Trapelo Rd. — Elizabeth Tylko to Ross Tucker and Hilary Dionne for $1,425,000 (July 28)

28 Windingwood Lane — Elizabeth Whitman Trust to John Rizzo and Donna MacDonald for $725,650 (July 28)

158 Bedford Rd. — Norris Kalisch to Kimberly Kerr and Rita Sherrer for $993,000 (July 28)

208 Concord Rd. — Alexis Borggaard to Ian McMahan and Lee Mei Yan for $1,150,000 (July 23)

264 Lincoln Rd. — Linda Karman to Christine Size and Kelley Kerber for $795,000 (July 23)

15 Goose Pond Rd. — Salvatore S. Pivitera Trust to Roberto Santamaria and Maureen Masterson for $1,400,000 (July 23)

15 Deer Run Rd. — Vincent Cannistraro to Lu Li and Qi Xue for $2,250,000 (July 19)

25 Baker Farm Rd. — Paola M. Rossoni Trust and Peter Rossoni to Peter and Gemma Rossoni for $886,722 (July 19)

5D South Commons — Cherilyn Bruno Lynch Trust to Jeffrey Miller and Jennifer Brown for $560,000 (July 19)

46 Greenridge Lane — James Echmalian to Jean Granick for $585,000 (July 19)

67 Lincoln Rd. — John O’Connor to Stephen Edsall and Janice Owen for $1,500,000 (July 16)

344 Hemlock Circle — Jeffrey Patterson to Lev Lipkin for $730,000 (July 15)

140 Lincoln Rd. — Melody Elliott to John and Diana Cowles for $440,000 (July 14)

23 South Great Rd. — David Skok to Christine Fletcher for $5,800,000 (July 13)

179 South Great Rd. — Dorothy R. Bockoven Trust to Ardit Kotoni and Caroline Keefe for $830,000 (July 12)

111 Tower Rd. — Forrest St. Clair to Satayan Mahajan for $2,175,000 (July 9)

235 Aspen Circle — Anne K. Meade Trust to Christine Sarkisian and Anton Marc for $672,567 (July 9)

46 Round Hill Rd. — Myra Green to Stephanie Delacroix and Jeffrey O’Dell for $1,850,000 (July 1)

47 Old Concord Rd. — Phillip and Suzanne Reynolds Ayoub for $1,425,000 (July 1)

Category: land use, news

News acorns

August 16, 2021

Science event for teens on Friday

L-S Students Inspiring Science (SIS) will host a Summer Explo for kids entering grades 7–9 at the high school on Friday, Aug. 20 from 1–4 p.m. SIS is a student-run, teacher-advised organization seeking to engage underrepresented groups, especially girls, in scientific exploration and discovery with hands-on activities like building bottle rockets, extracting DNA, and making ice cream. Click for more information or to sign up.

Play bingo on Aug. 23

The Lincoln Public Library will host bingo on the lawn with caller Sally Kindleberger on Monday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. All ages welcome and prizes offered; no registration necessary. If necessary, weather-related cancellation will be posted on the library’s website, Facebook, and Instagram pages by 4 p.m.

“Winston Churchill Live”

Actor Kevin Radaker will play Winston Churchill on Friday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The History at Play series event encounters Churchill on March 15, 1946. His thoughts turn to the dark days early in the war, when England was embattled against Hitler’s Nazi forces. Churchill recalls the unconquerable will of the British people as well as his friendship with President Roosevelt. Radaker is a former professor of English at Anderson University who has offered his portrayals of Churchill and Henry David Thoreau all over the country. The program is free but registration is required and is limited to 40. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.

Category: news

News acorns

August 15, 2021

James named to School Committee

Jen James will join the School Committee as an interim member to fill the unexpired term of Trintje Gnazzo until the town election in March 2022. Jen was appointed by majority vote of a joint meeting on August 12 of the School Committee and the Select Board as required by state law. She was among five candidates interviewed at a joint meeting of the School Committee and Select Board. 

“In selecting Jen, we considered that her experience serving on the School Committee in the past could help her acclimate quickly, which is not easy to do when all meetings are being conducted remotely,” the committee said in a statement. “Jen’s experience leading AIDE [antiracist, inclusion, diversity, and equity] work in multiple nonprofit and educational settings will be an asset to the committee and will help propel this work forward.”

Daffodil bulb fundraiser for SSEF

Help fund preschool attendance for children aided by the Lincoln-based South Sudanese Enrichment for Families. The deadline to order bulbs is Sunday, Sept. 12 (choose from four pickup locations in Lincoln, Concord and Arlington). Questions? Email SSEF Executive Director Susan Winship at susanwinship@comcast.net.

Program for new empty-nesters

Embracing Change, a Lincoln nonprofit, is offering a four-session program focused on helping parents transition into or through the empty-nest period with ease and fun. They give parents the opportunity to connect, design, and redefine this new stage of life. Sessions are on four consecutive Wednesdays from 1–3 p.m. at the Pierce House. The program is free but the material fee is $40. Limit of 16 people due to the pandemic. Click here to register.

Wednesday, Sept. 8: “Navigating Transitions through Productive Communication with Adult Children”

Dr. Teresa Simonelli will discuss how we can positively address concerns, emotions and transitions by using productive communication skills with young adults. A “welcome tea” will precede the session from 1–1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 15: “What’s Next:  Finding Your Purpose, Designing Your Journey”

As parents adapt and adjust to life without children at home, they may reassess their personal satisfaction with how they spend their time and contemplate what might be next. You’ll leave with goals and a map to chart your own path and personal journey. 

Wednesday, Sept. 22: “Expanding Your Horizons: Delving into New Activities and Careers”

Attendees will explore activities and careers and then hear from several guests who have changed careers and explored new interests after their children left home.  

Wednesday, Sept. 29: “Ready, Set, Go and It’s All About Relationships”

Attendees will share tips on how to care for aging parents while taking care of themselves and their families, and will leave prepared for that sometimes awkward question, “So what are you doing now?” as career and leadership coach Patty Levy jump-starts each participant’s own distinctive elevator pitch. 

Early music concert at St. Anne’s

The Henry Purcell Society of Boston, founded and directed by Lincoln resident Jessica Cooper, is presenting the group’s first Lincoln concert on Friday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. at St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Church. Concerto Italiano features early-music specialists Cristiano Contadin on Venetian and viola da gamba, soprano Amanda Forsythe, and Susanna Ogata and Christina Day Martinson on violin. The theme of Italian influence is reflected in works by Bach, Telemann, Buxtehude, and Purcell. There will hold a reception following the concert to meet the musicians. Tickets are $28 ($20 for students).

Category: news

Police log for August 3–9, 2021

August 12, 2021

August 3

Tower Road (2:27 p.m.) — Officer attempted to serve court paperwork; no contact made with the resident.

DeCordova Museum (3:24 p.m.) — Caller reported that their stolen cellphone location services are showing that it somewhere at DeCordova. Officers responded to the area, and attempted several calls back the reporting party back for a better location, with negative results,

Lincoln Public Library (4:05 p.m.) — Minor crash in library parking lot, no injuries.

August 4

Round Hill Road (11:04 a.m.) — Family member called for a well-being check on the resident. While en route, the caller was able to make contact with the resident; response cancelled.

Tower Road (12:19 p.m.) — Well-being check requested on the resident; no contact made.

Baker Bridge Road (12:30 p.m.) — An unknown person dumped a refrigerator on the side of the roadway. DPW notified.

Village Road, Weston (2:22 p.m.) — Weston Fire Department requested an ambulance for a medical situation.

Wells Road (4:03 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone dumped golf clubs and trash on the back entrance to Wells Road. Officer checked the area but was unable to locate.

Hillside Road (8:15 p.m.) — Caller reported that a solicitor came to the door from Verizon. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone. No soliciting permits had been issued

August 5

Tower Road (1:57 a.m.) — Taxi cab driver reported that a party refused to pay cab fare. Officer responded and mediated the issue (the cabbie was paid).

Trapelo Road (6:00 a.m.) — Report of two deceased deer on the side of the road near Old Lexington Road. DPW notified.

Lincoln Police Station (7:48 a.m.) — A party came to the station and reported they were being harassed by a resident. An officer spoke to the party and the incident was documented.

Meadowdam Road (10:55 a.m.) — Caller reported that someone dumped household trash items.

South Great Road (3:06 p.m.) — One-car crash involving telephone pole, which was damaged. Verizon was notified. No injuries; vehicle was towed from the scene.

Tower Road (8:09 p.m.) — A court document delivered to the resident.

Concord Road (10:44 p.m.) — Caller reported their two-year-old cat was missing.

August 6

Laurel Drive (1:16 p.m.) — Caller filed a report of unemployment fraud. Report taken.

Huckleberry Hill (3:22 p.m.) — Caller reported a dispute with a contractor. Report taken. The matter is civil in nature; offices gave legal options to the resident.

Baker Bridge Road (5:08 p.m.) — Cars were parked along Baker Bridge Road waiting for Walden Pond to open, causing a hazard. They were moved along.

Lincoln Road (5:11 p.m.) — Officer took a report of a hit-and-run in which the vehicle continued south on Lincoln Road. Several minutes later, a firefighter at the police/fire station saw the same vehicle pull into the rear of the station and drive into a parked vehicle. The driver (Daniel Cicconi, 52, of Brighton) was brought to an area hospital and issued summonses for leaving the scene of property damage crash and for operating under the influence of drugs.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (9:49 p.m.) — Report of a crash on Route 2 near the Concord line. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

North Commons (10:43 p.m.) — Caller reported their neighbor was banging their door and making noises and wants it documented.

August 7

East Central Street, Natick (10:06 a.m.) — Det. Ian Spencer assisted Natick police with a forensic sketch.

Lewis Street (10:42 a.m.) — A family member called Fitchburg police requesting a well-being check on a party who was currently in Lincoln. Officers spoke to the party and everything was fine.

Meadowbrook Road (11:26 a.m.) — Caller asked the Fire Department to assist him because he was stuck on a scissor lift.

Hanscom Drive (3:09 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called regarding a party at the gate with an arrest warrant. Officers arrested Joel Hernandez-Javier, 33, of Haverhill for a warrant out of Haverhill District Court. He was later bailed from the station.

August 8

Trapelo Road (2:45 a.m.) — An officer stopped a vehicle and arrested Bryan Fraser, 23, of Lakeville for OUI–liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, and a marked lane violation. He was later bailed from the station.

Commonwealth Avenue, Concord (7:10 a.m.) — Concord Fire Department requested an engine to respond to a fire at the Nashoba Brooks Bakery.

Wells Road (3:47 p.m.) — Officer assisted a party with a civil matter.

August 9

Old Sudbury Road (4:04 p.m.) — A party came to the station regarding their daughter being allegedly scammed out of money. Officer spoke to the party and advised them to have their daughter report it to the local police in her state.

Wells Road (6:43 p.m.) — Officers assisted a party with an ongoing civil matter.

Category: news, police

News acorns

August 10, 2021

Volunteers sought for Housing Commission

The Select Board is seeking interested volunteers for a new vacancy on the Housing Commission. As this is for one of the elected seats, this appointment will only be until the March 2022 election. The commission is responsible for studying the town’s housing needs, particularly those of persons with low and moderate income, and for planning ways in which these may be met. It serves in place of a housing authority from which it differs in several ways. Unlike an authority, the commission not a separate entity in itself, has no power of eminent domain, and is subject to financial control by Town Meeting. The commission is also responsible for the operation and maintenance of certain town-owned houses.

Letters of interest should be addressed to Select Board Chair Jonathan Dwyer and sent to Peggy Elder, Administrative Assistant in the Select Board’s Office, at elderp@lincolntown.org. Click here for an application. For more information, call 781-259-2601.

Upcoming events at Farrington NatureLinc

Farrington Nature Linc is hosting two outdoor events in two weeks. Online registration is required so that organizers can limit numbers of attendees.

Fireside Yoga at with Little Elephant Yoga
Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20/person (purchase here)

Join us for a beginner-friendly hatha yoga and meditation class with Little Elephant Yoga’s Julie Aronis. The class starts with centering and grounding exercises with attention to the breath, followed by a solid warm-up with some slow flow. Class will end with a short guided meditation prior to a nice relaxing savasana. No props will be provided so please bring your own yoga mat, blanket, and (optional) blocks and strap. Stick around and make your own s’mores after class.

Summer Concert and Ice Cream Social
Thursday, Aug. 26 from 6–8 p.m.
Tickets: $15, kids under 12 are free (purchase here)

Pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and join Nature Linc as we soak up a summer evening on the lawn with the Hip Swayers. They play an eclectic mix of catchy originals, old-time country, and twangy, reverb-soaked surf. Tickets include an ice cream sundae served by Lizzy’s Ice Cream of Waltham from 6:15–7:15 p.m. Attendees will be notified of cancellation or postponement in case of rain. Some picnic tables will be available, but we advise bringing chairs or a picnic blanket for the lawn.

Library offers new online displays on varying topics

Special Online Displays is an ongoing project to highlight the Lincoln Public Library’s collection and various websites that patrons may find informative. This month the library is featuring a page on Native American land, history, and people. The page, assembled by Kate Tranquada and Lisa Rothenberg with the help of last year’s Friday Morning Book Group, offers local and national Native American resources as well as the group’s reading list.

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Police log for July 27–August 2, 2021

August 4, 2021

July 27

Weston Road (3:22 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station was looking for advice/information after receiving a suspicious email from someone. An officer spoke to the party and assisted them.

Tower Road (4:25 p.m.) — Paperwork from the RMV delivered to the resident.

Woodcock Lane (7:34 p.m.) — Officer on patrol noticed a street sign was missing. DPW notified.

Ridge Road (7:37 p.m.) — Caller reported a tree was on fire. Fire Department responded and saw that a wire was causing the fire. They remained while Eversource was contacted to handle the incident.

Tower Road (7:46 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on the resident. Everything was fine.

Conant Road (9:19 p.m.) — Caller reported a tree on fire. Fire Department responded and saw that a wire was causing the fire. Eversource notified.

July 28

Wells Road (1:58 a.m.) — Resident reported hearing what sounded like an animal in the closet. Officer went to assist but was unable to locate anything; advised resident to contact maintenance in the morning.

Conant Road (8:40 a.m.) — Eversource asked for assistance with blocking a road while they handled wires on a tree.

Lincoln Road (12:00 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a scam call that a virus had been placed on their computer and asking for money to fix the issue. No money was exchanged. Party was advised to check their credit with credit bureaus.

Wheeler Road (1:20 p.m.) — Fire Department responded to assist a party into their vehicle (they helped the resident again at 6:11 p.m.).

July 29

Concord Road (10:46 a.m.) — Caller reported their dog got out of their fenced area. They later called back to say the dog had returned home.

Lincoln Road (11:17 am.) — Detail officer asked the Fire Department to respond after a tree crew vehicle had a hydraulic line break and a small amount of fluid leaked onto the ground.

July 30

Mill Street (1:25 a.m.) — Officer found illegal dumping of landscaping materials on the side of the road. DPW notified.

Lincoln School (3:15 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the school lot. A juvenile was found and a parent was notified and picked up the teen.

Tower Road (8:03 p.m.) — A well-being check was requested but the resident was not home.

Lincoln Road (6:38 p.m.) — Resident called to speak to an officer about receiving a call from a blocked phone number. The officer spoke to the party and the call appeared to be a solicitation.

Sandy Pond Road (11:56 p.m.) — Officers responded to a report of people fishing in the area. They found two people and sent them on their way.

July 31

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:44 a.m.) — Luis Rodrigues, 30, of Saugus, was arrested for operating after suspension and speeding. He also had two non-bailable felony warrants out of Lawrence District Court. He was brought to the Billerica House of Correction.

Trapelo Road (5:33 p.m.) — Officer made contact with people fishing and asked that they move along.

Trapelo Road (8:38 p.m.) — Cambridge Water Department’s “No Trespassing” signs were spray-painted. Report taken, CWD notified.

Wells Road (11:57 p.m.) — Waltham police were looking to speak to a resident. Lincoln police delivered the message.

August 1

Hillside Road (10:18 a.m.) — Caller reported that an elderly party was looking in mailboxes in the area. Officer located the party, who lives in the area, and followed up with the family.

Winter Street (2:09 a.m.) — Caller reported that a pool company was pumping water into the reservoir. Officer located the truck, which was pumping water into the Care Dimensions hospice house.

Todd Pond Road (3:20 p.m.) — Caller reported door-to-door solicitors. Officers located a seal-coating work crew, who were advised that they cannot solicit door to door without a permit.

Concord Road (4:30 p.m.) — A neighbor called complaining about loud music. Officer responded but the music was not loud. The officer spoke to the party involved to make them aware of the complaint.

August 2

Huckleberry Hill (11:57 a.m.) — Caller reported that a man was sitting in a car off to the side of the road. Officers checked the area and found the vehicle unoccupied.

Wells Road (1:12 p.m., 3:12 p.m., and 6:54 p.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered to the resident after several attempts.

Heritage Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (2:13 p.m.) — A party turned in a firearm and ammunition and asked that they be destroyed.

Tower Road (2:23 p.m., 4:46 p.m., 6:58 p.m., and 12:54 a.m. on August 3) — Paperwork from Framingham police was delivered to the resident after several attempts.

Lincoln Road (9:05 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled to the side of the road. The operator was lost and the officer assisted them.

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