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Free mental health counseling for Lincoln adolescents

The Lincoln Council on Aging and Human Services has been hearing from many people that it’s nearly impossible to find a mental health counselor for children, although the need has been great due to the environment created by COVID. In response, the COA&HS, with help from the Board of Health and the schools, has been able to arrange for Sara Hickey, MSW, LCSW (Eliot Community Human Services) to be on the Hartwell campus during the afternoon on the second and fourth Tuesdays of July and August starting on Tuesday, July 13. This is a totally free service — simply call the COA&HS at 781-259-8811 and ask to speak to either Director Abigail Butt or Assistant Director Amy Gagne, who can field questions, provide more information, and book appointments.

Household hazardous waste collection day on July 17

The next area-wide hazardous waste collection day is Saturday, July 17 at the Minuteman Household Hazardous Product Collection Facility (60 Hartwell Ave., Lexington) from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. This is open to all residents of Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Waltham, and Watertown. All residents must pre-register online by clicking here. Pick a date, time slot, and estimated amount of waste you plan to bring, and submit. When you go, you’ll need to show your license or a bill as proof of Lincoln residency. The other collection dates in 2021 are August 21, September 19 (a Sunday), October 16 and November 6.

Change in procedure for discarding used mattresses, box springs

Residents may now drop off mattresses and box springs for recycling at the transfer station in the tan container next to the attendant’s shed. Mattresses and box springs should no longer be placed in the large dumpster. Please stack mattresses and box springs on their side inside the container. Mattresses that are excessively torn, punctured, soiled or moldy are not acceptable. Wet, frozen or twisted mattresses and box springs are also not acceptable.  

MassDEP estimates that 200,000 mattresses and box springs are thrown out by Massachusetts residents each year, but more than 75% of mattress components can be recycled. They take up a lot of space in landfills, are hard to compact, and get caught in processing equipment. For more information or questions, please contact the DPW office at 781-259-8999 or email Susan Donaldson at donaldsons@lincolntown.org.

Register for Thoreau Society virtual conference

The Thoreau Society invites you to their live virtual conference, “Thoreau and Diversity: People, Principles, and Politics,” from July 7–11, when the organization livestreams its 80th annual gathering to an international audience. The event is co-sponsored by the Walden Woods Project in Lincoln. The conference will include 35 hours of educational sessions that will be recorded and available to registered attendees through December 2021, so if you’re unable to attend one of two concurrent sessions, you can still watch the one you missed. You can view any session at your leisure through the end of the year. The virtual conference will also offer the opportunity to gather with friends and colleagues through its built-in video-networking feature. Register at www.thoreausociety.org.

Conservation Commission has an opening

Would you like to expand your knowledge of conservation land management and wetland issues?  Are you someone who favors open space and appreciates Lincoln’s natural beauty? Do you like being a part of interesting discussions and decision-making? If you have answered yes to these questions, consider applying for a vacancy on the Lincoln Conservation Commission (LCC). The seven-member commission reviews activities/work proposed to take place within 100 feet of wetlands and 200 feet of perennial streams to ensure protection of wetlands in accordance with state and local law. The panel also provides policy direction to staff on the ecological stewardship and management of Lincoln’s 1,500 acres of conservation and agricultural Lands.

Meetings are held in the evening every three weeks. Training classes (mostly virtual) can help you become knowledgeable about wetlands resources and the laws protecting them. To apply, please download and fill out Lincoln’s volunteer sign-up form, and either email it to elderp@lincolntown.org or mail it to the Office of the Select Board (16 Lincoln Rd., Lincoln MA 01773). Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Conservation Department staff at 781-259-2612.

Library board seeks new member

The Board of Trustees of the Lincoln Public Library is still seeking a Lincoln resident willing to serve for six years and who is committed to supporting the library’s work on and dedication to initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The process for applying for the position and a summary of a trustee’s responsibilities are available online on the library trustees web page. Interested candidates interested should apply in writing to Peter Sugar or Jacquelin Apsler, c/o Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd., Lincoln MA 01773 by Friday, July 2. For more information, please call Library Director Barbara Myles at 781-259-8465.

Police log for June 12–21, 2021

June 12

Tower Road (11:00 p.m.) — After a noise complaint, a gathering of individuals outside a residence were asked to move inside.

June 13

Old County Road (1:27 a.m.) — Report of a party taking photos of the residence. the individual could not be located.

Old Sudbury Road (3:40 p.m.) — A bicyclist fell off their bicycle and was transported to hospital. No vehicle involved.

June 14

Tracey’s Corner (11:33 a.m.) — A maintenance worker arrived at the residence unannounced.

Wells Road (2:11 p.m.) — Caller reported an incident of harassment.

Cerulean Way (2:21 p.m.) — Minor crash involving a motor vehicle and school bus. No injuries and no damage to the vehicles.

June 15

Wells Road (8:33 p.m.) — Caller reported an incident of harassment.

Wells Road (8:50 p.m.) — Caller reported that the rear window of their vehicle was smashed.

Old Sudbury Road (2:19 p.m.) — A vehicle drove off the road into a ditch. No injuries.

June 16

Old County Road (11:43 a.m.) — Report of a man walking in the roadway talking to himself. He was gone on arrival.

Cochituate Road, Wayland (2:08 p.m.) — Det. Ian Spencer assisted the Wayland Police Department with a forensic sketch.

Harvest Circle (6:06 p.m.) — A victim provided an unknown caller with their bank account information.

Emerson Hospital, Concord (6:59 p.m.) — Police assisted Concord Police with an unruly patient at Emerson Hospital.

Conant Road (7:15 p.m.) — A lost cat was located and the owner was notified

June 17

South Great Road and Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (approx. 6:50 a.m.) — Brief power outages for unknown reasons.

Smith Hill Road (7:32 am.) — Report of a suspicious person resulted in a medical call where the patient was transported to Emerson Hospital.

Concord Road (7:39 p.m.) — An odor of gas was reported in the area. National Grid was notified.

June 18

Sandy Pond Road (9:03 a.m.) — Person was fishing at Flint Pond. After being advised it was not allowed, they cleared the area without incident.

June 19

Transfer station (8:38 a.m.) — A resident lost their car keys while at the transfer station. After a transport back to their home for their spare set, they were on their way.

June 20

Bedford Road (12:41 p.m.) — 911 caller reported that a large truck was occupying a lane on Bedford Road near the Birches School. When an officer arrived on scene, the truck was gone.

South Great Road (12:46 p.m.) — Vehicle struck a utility pole near Concord Road. The driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital for minor injuries and was issued a written warning.

South Great Road (2:20 p.m.) — 911 caller reported a crash involving a car and a motorcycle near Meadowbrook Road. Both operators refused medical treatment.

North Great Road (2:49 p.m.) — Two-car motor vehicle crash near Bypass Road. Minor injuries reported.

Wheeler Road (10:18 p.m.) — Police checked on a motor vehicle that was pulled to the side of the road. Both vehicle and operator were fine.

June 21

Sandy Pond Road (12:33 a.m.) — Caller reported her friend was two hours past due. Police made contact with the late party and reported back to the caller.

Aspen Circle (12:47 p.m.) — Car crash with minor injuries was reported but the patient refused transport to the hospital. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Wells Road (1:52 p.m.) — Police were requested for assistance that was ultimately not needed.

Wells Road (5:57 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone was fraudulently using their identity in an online chat room.

Police log for May 29–June 11, 2021

May 29

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:25 a.m.) — Caller reported a one-car crash in front of their house on Route 2. Officers responded; no injuries and State Police are handling.

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road (5:54 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party parked in the lot. Party was an Uber driver waiting for another fare.

May 30

Canoe-landing parking lot, South Great Road (12:32 a.m.) — Officer checked on a car parked in the lot. Driver had pulled over and is on his way home.

South Great Road (9:43 pm.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot of Lincoln Gas. Driver is OK and on his way.

May 31

Beaver Pond Road (6:28 a.m.) — Caller reported a low-hanging wire across the roadway. Officer responded and closed part of the roadway. Verizon was called to fix the pole and wire.

North Great Road (2:22 p.m.) — 911 call reported a cow walking on the roadway. National Park Service was contacted for got the cow back in its pen.

Sandy Pond Road (3:00 p.m.) — Caller reported people fishing. Officer spoke to two people and sent them on their way.

June 1

Donelan’s Supermarket (1:23 p.m.) — The store manager called to report that a female juvenile was seen on camera stealing alcohol. Juvenile was later identified and is officers have been in contact with her and the family.

Lincoln Road (1:33 p.m.) — One-car crash/rollover. One person transported to a local hospital with minor injuries

Wells Road (6:44 p.m.) — An officer was approached by a resident looking for a mental health referral information to assist a friend.

June 2

Tower Road (6:53 a.m.) — Caller reported hearing gunshots coming from a residence. Officers responded and arrested Dimitrios Kalogeropoulos, 45, of Lincoln. He was charged with discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, possession of a firearm without a firearms ID, and possession of ammunition. He was later brought to Concord District Court.

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road — The park rangers’ dispatch center called to report a women crying in the parking lot. Officers located the party, who was upset that her car was dented.

June 3

Weston Road (12:59 p.m.) — Officers accompanied Concord police to a residence to speak with a party regarding an investigation in Concord.

Ent Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (2:01 p.m.) — Caller reported that a firearm was stolen somewhere between Hanscom AFB and Ohio when his belongings were in the moving truck. The firearm was entered into the federal database as being stolen.

Morningside Lane (3:08 p.m.) — A license plate that had previously been reported stolen was recovered. The owner was notified.

Wells Road (6:00 p.m.) — Caller reported a large sum of money was stolen out of their bank account. Report taken, investigation is ongoing.

June 4

Single-car accident; driver swerved to avoid a deer and hit a tree. No injuries; vehicle was towed from the scene.

June 5

Anson Road, Concord — Concord Fire Department requested an ambulance for a medical situation.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:41 p.m.) — Caller reported a person slumped over the wheel of their car. Officers and Fire Department responded. The party was fine; state police handled.

Wells Road (5:39 p.m.) — A neighbor was yelling at a person to turn down the music. Officers responded and documented the incident.

Trapelo Road (6:23 p.m.) — Two-car crash at the Waltham town line. No injuries; both vehicles were towed.

June 6

Sandy Pond Road (8:50 a.m.) — Officer stopped a bicyclist who ran the stop sign and gave them a warning.

Boyce Farm Road (12:39 p.m.) — Caller reported that a family member was involved in an incident while at Walden Pond. The person was advised to contact Concord police as that is where the incident occurred.

Old Conant Road (3:02 p.m.) — Caller reported having an issue with the electric stove. Fire Department responded and assisted the homeowner.

June 7

Todd Pond Road (2:03 p.m.) — Caller requested information on a computer program that was downloaded on her computer.

Tower Road (6:37 p.m.) — Caller reported finding ammunition in the residence. Officer responded and took possession of the ammunition.

June 8

Lincoln Road (4:22 p.m.) — Council on Aging & Human Services requested a well-being check on a resident. No one was home at the residence.

Ent Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (6:05 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces requested information regarding a civil matter.

June 9

Sandy Pond Road (6:37 a.m.) — Caller requested assistance from the FD regarding their smoke detector.

Concord Road (8:54 a.m.) — Caller reported being harassed by a neighbor. Officer spoke to the party. Matter is civil in nature at this time.

Winter Street (9:46 a.m.) — Caller reported a limb on a power line. Eversource notified.

Trapelo Road (1:38 p.m.) — Caller reporting seeing a party on the property via a security camera about 30 minutes previously. Officers checked the area but found no sign of the party

Sandy Pond Road (2:48 p.m.) — Caller requested information regarding a Venmo transaction

Wells Road (5:59 p.m.) — Caller reported that a resident was locked out of their apartment with the stove on. Fire Department assisted the resident.

Sandy Pond Road (9:15 p.m.) — Caller reported smoke outside their residence. Fire Department responded but was unable to find the source.

Codman Road (10:30 p.m.) — Car hit a tree. No injuries; the vehicle was towed.

June 10

Twin Pond Lane (3:08 p.m.) — Person was having difficulty with their home phone. Officer responded to assist the party.

Wells Road (6:18 p.m.) — Caller reported having a dispute with a neighbor. Officers responded to assist the party.

Concord Road (9:40 p.m.) — Caller reported an illegally parked car near their residence. Officers responded and spoke with the caller.

June 11

Deerhaven Road (3:10 a.m.) — Caller reported a family member was overdue but son called back to report the person was home.

Old County Road (6:31 a.m.) — Waltham police reported that a resident walked away from a home over the town line. Officers located the party and brought them back to the residence.

Reiling Pond Road (12:28 p.m.) — Caller reported being scammed out of money.

Commuter rail station (1:29 p.m.) — Party located a wallet at the train station. The owner was contacted and picked up the wallet.

Concord Road (3:10 p.m.) — Caller reported their car was struck on Route 2 in Concord and they followed the involved vehicle onto Concord Road, where it finally stopped. Officers responded and stood by for state police to handle.

News acorns

School Committee to honor retirees

Please join the Lincoln School Committee and administration on Zoom on Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. to honor Lincoln School retirees Buckner Creel, Steven Cullen, Loretta D’Alessandro, Laura English, Judith Kelly, Patrick MacMillan, and Jane Mosier. Watch the live stream at lincolntv.viebit.com. Anyone interested in participating in the public comment portion of this meeting should email taramitchell365@gmail.com before 5 p.m. to receive login instructions. A regular School Committee meeting will follow and include discussion of next year’s instructional models and strategic goals and objectives.

Program on survivors’ artistic expressions of intimate partner violence

Join the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable to sit witness to survivors’ expressions of intimate partner violence through art, music, poetry and spoken word. “Can You Hear Me Now? Survivors Journey Through the Healing Process Using Expressive Arts” takes place on Tuesday, June 8 from 3:00–4:30 p.m. via Zoom. The expressive arts are a profound, therapeutic outlet for those who are processing their experiences of trauma and abuse.  In addition, they provide a deeper, more powerful experience for all of us who are working to better understand this insidious dynamic. Registration is required; click here or go to www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org. The program will not be recorded due to privacy considerations.

Codman dinner and bonfire on June 18

Codman Community Farm is offering a delicious summer dinner featuring Codman-grown proteins and veggies, s’mores, and songs around the bonfire with family and friends on Friday, June 18 from 5:30–7 p.m. Tickets $16 (advance purchase required). Please park at the corner lot or along Codman Road. BYOB. Headlamps and bug repellent recommended; masks optional. Rain date: June 19. This event is being held in lieu of the annual BBQ & campout, which is planned for 2022. Questions? Email lisherbert@gmail.com.

Lincoln to elect delegates to Democratic state convention 

Registered Democrats in Lincoln will hold a virtual caucus on Wednesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. to elect delegates and alternates to the 2021 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. To participate, register in advance by emailing chair.lincolnmadems@gmail.com and put “Caucus Participation” in the subject line. Lincoln can elect five delegates and four alternates to the state convention, which will be held on September 25 at the Tsongas Center at UMass–Lowell with a virtual option. Youth (age 16 and up), minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals who are not elected as a delegate or alternate may apply to be an add-on delegate at the caucus or at www.massdems.org by August 6. Those interested in getting involved with the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee should visit www.lincolnmadems.org  or send an email to the above address.

Homebound vaccine program

Anyone who has trouble getting to a Covid-19 vaccination site is eligible for the homebound program. To register, call 833-983-0485 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Representatives speak English and Spanish, and translation services are available for 100+ languages. 

Lincoln softball season gearing up

Lincoln coed softball is returning  for the 2021 season. The schedule is TBA; click here for information and registration. Anyone with questions may email Richard Card at richard@blazescafe.com.

New sculpture at deCordova

“Because Once You Enter My House, It Becomes Our House” by Jeffrey Gibson.

A new sculpture by renowned artist Jeffrey Gibson (Mississippi Choctaw-Cherokee), “Because Once You Enter My House, It Becomes Our House,” is debuting on the deCordova Sculpture Park grounds on Friday, June 4. The title comes from a song Gibson associates with nightclubs that have provided haven and community especially for LGBTQ+ people and BIPOC. The ziggurat form references the earthen architecture of the ancient Mississippian city of Cahokia, which flourished in the seventh through fourteenth centuries, well before European contact. The installation will be adorned with phrases advocating for Indigenous space and culture and wheat-pasted posters co-created by Gibson and other Native American artists.

Used book sales resume in library

The Friends of the Lincoln Library are selling selected books on carts in the library lobby to raise funds for library programs and special equipment. Used books are $1 or $2 each. Please bring small bills; the cash box only takes cash or checks, and the librarians cannot make change.

Lincoln, other towns gain seats on anniversary planning panel

The state Senate has approved an amendment to pending legislation creating a special commission to look ahead to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, an occasion expected to draw people from around the U.S. and the world. The amendment authored by Sen. Mike Barrett guarantees spots on the state’s commission on the American Revolution for representatives of Cambridge, Arlington, Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord (the five communities along the British line of march on April 19, 1775). The Senate budget, which includes Barrett’s amendment, must now be reconciled with the budget passed by the House of Representatives.

“The Battle of Lexington and Concord reverberated through the colonies and around the world,” Barrett said. “In 2025, the six communities that endured that show of force on April 19 can expect a flood of visitors, and coordination will be challenging. The Senate amendment recognizes that each of the six towns needs a voice in the Massachusetts planning process.”

Revolution 250 is the umbrella group of more than 70 statewide organizations that will guide celebrations and events in Massachusetts. “Members of Revolution 250 are already hard at work,” Barrett said. “They need this commission language enacted into law and soon, so they can ramp activity up to the next level.”

Police log for May 23–29, 2021

May 23

Old Sudbury Road (10:53 a.m.) — 911 call about a two-car motor vehicle crash. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. No injuries.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (12:59 p.m.) — Multiple calls of a pedestrian walking eastbound in the westbound lane. Officer located the party and transported him to the train station.

Round Hill Road (4:05 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a suspicious email thought to be a scam. An officer spoke to the party; no personal information was given out.

May 24

South Great Road (6:32 a.m.) — Caller reported a deceased deer on the side of the roadway. DPW notified to handle.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (8:23 a.m.) — Two-car crash on Route 2 west of Bedford Road. No injuries; state police handled the report.

Farrar Road (5:13 p.m.) — Caller reported a loan was taken out in their name. Investigation ongoing

May 25

Lincoln School (1:04 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party found on the school campus; he was taking photos of the stars.

Indian Camp Lane (11:50 a.m.) — Caller reported someone attempted to use her identity by phone.

Mary’s Way (3:16 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a package from Russia and doesn’t know who sent it. She later informed the officer she was able to find out who sent her the package.

Pierce House (4:22 p.m.) — Officer assisted a person.

Trapelo Road (5:09 p.m.) — Several people fishing at the reservoir. They were moved along.

May 26

Route 2A and Lexington Road (8:00 a.m.) — Two-car crash. One person transported to a local hospital; both vehicles towed.

Twisted Tree Café (3:30 p.m.) — A staff member reported that a person was rearranging the furniture outside the restaurant. An officer spoke to the party involved and advised them to stop their behavior.

Round Hill Road (3:46 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a suspicious text on their phone. They deleted the information and did not provide any personal information.

Sandy Pond Road (4:08 p.m.) — Caller report people fishing in Flint’s Pond. Officer checked the area but was unable to locate.

Birchwood Lane (6:06 p.m.) — Fire alarm was sounding at a residence. Fire Department responded and found a problem with a smoke detector. Maintenance was notified.

Harvest Circle (6:07 p.m.) — Caller reported people at The Commons complex were asking residents questions about the census. Officers responded and confirmed that the two workers were in fact working for the Census Bureau.

May 27

Conant Road (7:59 p.m.) — Weston police reported mailboxes being hit by teens in their town on Conant Road, last seen headed towards Lincoln. Officer checked; no sign of damage in Lincoln.

May 28

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (2:18 a.m.) — Report of a car-vs.-deer crash.

Donelan’s Supermarket (9:26 a.m.) — Staff reported a teen stealing alcohol. Report taken, investigation ongoing.

Ent Road, Hanscom AFB (6:05 p.m.) — Officer spoke with a resident regarding a civil matter.

Wells Road (6:27 p.m.) — Court paperwork delivered to a resident.

Lincoln commuter rail station (8:24 p.m.) — Multiple calls about the railroad gates being down. Officers responded to the crossing to await the arrival of Keolis.

May 29

Oak Meadow Road (1:32 a.m.) — Emerson Hospital requested an officer to bring a party back to their residence. The party had no way else of getting home. Officer responded to assist.

Obituaries

Royce Taylor III

Royce (“Roscoe”) Taylor III, 94 (May 26)

There will be visiting hours on Friday, June 4 from 10:30–12 p.m. and a funeral immediately thereafter at the Joyce Funeral Home (245 Main St., Waltham) for Taylor, who was a former senior vice president of contractor sales at Grossman’s Lumber. Click here for full obituary.

Steven Perlmutter

 
Steven Perlmutter, 72
(May 24)

Perlmutter was an attorney specializing in voting rights and member of the School Building Committee. Click here for full obituary.

Property sales in April 2021

195 Lincoln Rd. — Mitchell D. Schultz to Michael Share and Benjamin Mizell for $1,825,000 (April 8)

140 Lincoln Rd. — Colin Nissan to Salvatore S. Privitera Trust and Doris S. Privitera Trust for $432,000 (April 8)

9 Meadowbrook Rd. — Brian Rogers to Jonathan and Victoria Paly for $1,431,000 (April 15)

34 Farrar Rd. — Brenda Lee Molloy Trust to Michael Leip for $705,000 (April 16)

223 Sandy Pond Rd. — Charles Hadlock to Abjijit Sarkar and Debarati Bhattacharya for $1,200,000 (April 12)

19 Wheeler Rd. — John Dickinson to Christopher and Eileen Pattinson for $2,465,000 (April 28)

72 Birchwood Lane — Elinor White to Ann Odessey and Mark Sandman for $615,000 (April 28)

184 Bedford Rd. — Marcella E. Saunders trust to Benjamin Ivanchenko for $650,000 (April 30)

Lincoln fully reopens after more than a year

As of Saturday, May 29, the state and the Town of Lincoln has lifted almost all Covid-19 public health restrictions — so Lincolnites can once again gather mask-free in places many haven’t visited in more than a year.

Massachusetts is on track to meet its goal of vaccinating 4.1 million residents by the first week of June, so all state-mandated COVID protocols will be rescinded, including capacity limits, face covering and social distancing requirements at indoor and outdoor gatherings in the workplace and elsewhere, as explained in Gov. Baker’s May 29 statement. Fully vaccinated individuals will no longer need to wear a mask or social distance indoors or outdoors. Face coverings will still be mandatory on public and private transportation systems (including rideshares and MBTA and commuter rail trains and stations), as well as in healthcare facilities and congregate care settings.

For Lincoln residents, this means some but not all local public health rules are changing.

  • Town employees will no longer be required to wear masks, socially distance or maintain a daily health log.
  • Visitors to town buildings and offices will not be required to sign in, wear masks or maintain distance. However, non-vaccinated visitors are asked to wear masks and to maintain distance when visiting town buildings, and guests in Bemis Hall will be asked to wear masks in the basement level for the time being.
  • People are on the Lincoln or Hanscom School campus and outdoors do not need to wear a mask, but they should maintain their distance from students and staff. Everyone must continue to wear masks during student drop-off and pickup.
  • Starting June 15, all town boards and committees will return to in-person meetings.
  • As of June 1, visitors to the Lincoln Public Library do not need to make an appointment to visit or wear masks in the building. Patrons who are not vaccinated should continue to wear a mask and follow all social distancing guidelines.
  • The library will continue with contactless pickup of borrowed materials through June 13. After that, they resume storing reserves in the reference room for patrons to pick up and check out. For patrons who have concerns about entering the building to retrieve their holds (for example, those who are immunocompromised), the library staff is happy to retrieve reserved items, check them out, and bring them to you in the front vestibule. Please call the library at 781-259-8465 ext. 204 for assistance.
  • For those who prefer to check out their own materials, bring your smartphone with your digital card on it to use at the self-checkout station, or you can use the Minuteman Library Network mobile app to check out your own materials while browsing. The staff at the circulation desk is also happy to check out any materials. Click here for more details on library policies.

“We are grateful for the thoughtful and responsible way our residents have responded to the challenges of the past year, and for the concern that has been shown for one another throughout. Let’s commit to keeping this generosity of spirit alive as we move beyond the pandemic, so that we build an even tighter sense of community than existed before,” the Lincoln Public Health Team said in a statement.

Police log for May 15–21, 2021

May 15

Forester Road, Waltham (7:32 p.m.) — Waltham Fire Department requested a Lincoln to respond for a possible fire but canceled the engine while responding.

North Great Road (9:11 p.m.) — Officer checking on a bicyclist who was having mechanical problems. The officer brought the cyclist to his vehicle in Weston.

Route 128, Lexington (5:21 p.m.) — State police were looking for a woman who fled after being involved in a crash. Officer responded to the area to assist. State Police had the party in custody

May 16

Pierce House (1:02 a.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle pulled into the property, noting that the vehicle had a flat tire and drove off. Officer checked the area and located the party on Weston Rd. The operator called a tow truck.

Trapelo Road (7:40 a.m. and 3:47 p.m.) — People fishing at the reservoir were moved along.

Deerhaven Road (3:13 p.m.) — Caller reported that valuable sneakers were stolen from the residence within the past few months. Investigation ongoing.

Wells Road (4:26 p.m.) — Fire Department assisted the resident who was locked out of their apartment.

May 17

Public Safety Building (12:15 a.m.) — A person walked into the station to charge his cell phone.

Concord Road (1:07 a.m.) — Concord police requested assistance in locating four teens in the area of Walden Pond. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate them.

North Ave., Weston (4:59 a.m.) — Weston police called for assistance with a party who was threatening to harm himself in the parking lot of the gas station. Officers responded to assist, and the person was brought to a local hospital.

Trapelo Road (4:58 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone filed an unemployment claim in their name.

Sandy Pond Road (11:55 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled off to the side of the road with no one around. The owner returned to the car and got on their way.

May 18

Lincoln School (10:15 a.m.) — A contractor at the school wanted to speak to a supervisor regarding a contractor looking to do work on the roadway. The shift supervisor spoke to the contractor.

Tracey’s Service Station (2:07 p.m.) — Officer saw an elderly party walking in the hot weather. He was getting work done at the station and the officer drove him home to Mill Street.

Fox Chase Lane, Weston (10:05 p.m.) — Weston police were looking for a dark-colored SUV which was just involved in a burglary in their town. Officers checked the area.

May 19

Sunnyside Lane (10:02 a.m.) — Caller reported his door mat was taken from his home.

Huckleberry Hill (11:43 a.m.) — Officer delivered RMV paperwork to a resident.

Virginia Road (1:12 p.m.) — Caller reported that a garbage truck was involved in a crash on the property. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

Adams Road (1:24 p.m.) — Officer delivered court paperwork to a resident.

Donelan’s lot (4:13 p.m.) — Caller reported that a dog was left in a vehicle in the lot. Officers checked the area but the vehicle was gone.

Mill Street (4:49 p.m.) — Caller reported a car was parked on the side of the road. Officers checked and the vehicle was unoccupied. He was unable to make contact with the owner from Lowell.

May 20

Wells Road (9:18 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officer went to the residence and everything was fine.

Concord Road (4:20 p.m.) — Caller reported that a party was opening mailboxes on the roadway. Officers checked the area and located an elderly woman with memory issues. Officer followed up with the caregiver.

May 21

Deerhaven Road (10:23 a.m.) — Caller reported that a vehicle had been parked on the roadway for the past few days. Police spoke to the operator, who was working in the area.

Boyce Farm Road (12:12 p.m.) — Party fell victim to a grandparent scam. Investigation ongoing.

Goose Pond Road (1:53 p.m.) — Caller reported vehicles parked on Goose Pond Road. Officer checked the area but found no violations.

Cerulean Way (4:54 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving mail at his residence addressed to someone else. Investigation ongoing

Deer Run Road (5:54 p.m.) — Caller complained about a vehicle parked on the street. No violations were found.

Morningside Lane (6:37 p.m.) — Caller reported giving his license plate to an ex-girlfriend who has moved out of state and is refusing to return it. An officer spoke to the party involved, who will going to return the plate to the owner.

Ryan Estates (10:28 p.m.) — Caller reported that a dog was continuously barking in the area. Officer spoke to the owner of a new puppy and advised them that it’s bothering the neighbors.

Families of fallen servicemen to receive Medal of Liberty on Monday

At a special Memorial Day ceremony in Pierce Park, the Massachusetts Medal of Liberty will be presented to the Gold Star families of 16 service members from Lincoln and Sudbury who were killed in action or died of their wounds in World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.

The Medal of Liberty ceremony will start in Pierce Park on Monday, May 31 at 9 a.m., followed by the traditional Veterans of Lincoln program in the same location at about 10:30 a.m.

Congresswoman Katherine Clark will lead the ceremony, aided by Sen. Michael Barrett and Rep. Thomas Stanley. Also expected to speak is Steve Milley, father of Scott Milley, a Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School graduate who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2010. About 70 families members are expected. Also planned:

  • Ladder trucks from the Lincoln and Sudbury Fire Departments will hoist the American flag
  • The Lincoln Minute Men will fire their muskets in salute
  • The Concord Cannons will fire their two 19th-century bronze cannons
  • A bugler will play taps

Lincoln Veterans Services Officer Peter Harvell and volunteer military genealogists researched military and Gold Star family records. Lincoln officials, the Council on Aging and Human Services, and Parks and Recreation have all supported development of this ceremony. Other Massachusetts towns such as Framingham, Milford, and Westborough have held similar ceremonies in previous years.

The fallen service members to be honored are:

  • Army Air Force Cpl. Edmund Barrett (Sudbury) — killed in the Mediterranean in 1942 when his transport ship was sunk.
  • Army Pfc. Frank Bastinelli (Sudbury) — killed on Guadalcanal on Nov. 22, 1942.
  • Navy Cmdr. Leland Burr (Lincoln) — a staff watch officer on the transport ship USS Callaway when it was hit by a Japanese plane off the coast of Luzon in January 1945. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for saving several shipmates despite his own injuries.
  • Marine Pfc. Ernest Flynn (Sudbury) — a Marine killed on Saipan in the South Pacific on July 2, 1944.
  • Army Pfc. John Fradd (Lincoln) — killed on June 27, 1945 in Mindanao in the Philippines while going to the aid of other soldiers. He was awarded the Bronze Star posthumously.
  • Army Pfc. Whiton Jackson (Lincoln) — killed at age 18 on Christmas Day 1944 wile serving with the 262nd Infantry in Europe.
  • Marine Sgt. Thomas Mallery (Sudbury) — a platoon leader who served with the 1st Marine division who was killed at age 22 when he stepped on a land mine in March 1953, about six weeks after arriving in Korea.
  • Army Pvt. Wilder Marston (Lincoln) — died in a base hospital of wounds received in action in the Airne-Marne offensive in August 1918. He was working on the estate of James Storrow in Lincoln (now the Carroll School) before joining the service.
  • Marine Cpl. Dominic Panetta (Lincoln) — died on Okinawa on June 21, 1945.
  • Army Pvt. Leo Quinn (Sudbury) — killed during the Normandy invasion (D-Day) on June 6, 1944.
  • Army 1st Lt. Richard Rogers (Sudbury) — a paratrooper who died at age 22 from sniper fire in December 1968, one month after arriving in Vietnam for his second tour of duty. Posthumously awarded the Silver Star for administering first aid to wounded soldiers and covering their evacuation.
  • Army Technical Sgt. Edwin Seeger (Lincoln) — killed in January 1945 at age 20.
  • Army Pfc. Ray Smith (Sudbury) — killed in Belgium on Nov. 21, 1944.
  • Army Pfc. Albert Spiller (Sudbury) — killed in Germany on April 10, 1945; his family was notified on V-E Day on May 8, 1945.
  • Army Petty Officer 3rd Class Harry Williams (Sudbury) — a 19-year-old Navy machinist whose plane crashed in the Pacific on Dec. 15, 1943.
  • Navy Seaman Second Class Milton Williams (Sudbury) — a radar operator on a destroyer killed in an explosion at sea in January 1944.