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Police log for March 19–26, 2021

March 19

Concord Road (5:35 p.m.) — Wayland police reported a missing elderly party who is know to walk along Route 126 towards Walden Pond. Lincoln officers were checking the area when Way-land police called back and reported the party was safely located in Wayland.

Indian Camp Lane (11:07 p.m.) — Caller reported someone walking their dog in the woods behind their house who felt out of place. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the party.

March 20

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (9:51 a.m.) — Caller reported a cyclist riding westbound between Tracey’s and the Concord town line. State police notified; an officer checked the area but was una-ble to locate the cyclist.

Deerhaven Road (7:16 p.m.) — Caller reported an overdue elderly party who was supposed to be home hours ago. An officer spoke to the caller and later stopped the individual, who was on his way home. Everything was fine.

Lincoln Cemetery (8:47 p.m.) — An officer checking the cemetery came across a parked vehicle. The officer located two people who were sent on their way.

March 21

Tracey’s Service Station (2:55 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. The driver was fine and had pulled over due to being tired.

Concord Road (5:06 p.m.) — Maynard police reported a motorcycle had fled from them, last seen on Route 126 headed towards Concord. The Lincoln officer attempted to stop the motorcycle, which fled at a high rate of speed. The officer did not give chase.

March 22

Round Hill Road (1:00 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a “grandparent scam” call. Officers spoke to the reporting party; no compromising information was provided to the scammer.

North Great Road (3:33 p.m.) — Two-car crash on Route 2A. Police and fire department responded. No injuries; vehicles were towed from the scene.

March 23

Sandy Pond Road (1:50 p.m.) — A bicyclist ran the stop sign at the five-way intersection. Warning given.

March 24

Food Project field (12:46 a.m.) — Officer checked on a truck near the field. The vehicle was part of a crew working on the railroad tracks.

March 25

Nothing of note.

March 26

Wells Road (10:31 a.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered to a resident.

Lincoln School (10:48 a.m.) — School staff called police to put on record a verbal confrontation between a person who had parked on school property to gain access to the trails to walk their dog, and a staff member who asked her not to do so while outdoor classes were going on. Det. Ian Spencer followed up with the parties involved.

918 Main St., Tewksbury (4:37 p.m.) — Det. Ian Spencer assisted Tewksbury police with a forensic sketch regarding an investigation of theirs.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (8:18 p.m.) — Officer assisting a Concord officer who had a vehicle pulled over on Route 2.

Tracey’s Service Station (9:02 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. The driver had pulled over to use his cellphone.

Scott Circle, Hanscom Air Force Base (9:46 p.m.) — Officer responded to Hanscom for a disturbance at a residence. Officers assisted Hanscom security forces in quelling the disturbance.

My Turn: Reminder that Lincoln is a “right to farm” town

By Corey Nimmer

There are almost 500 acres of farmland in Lincoln, about 5% of its total area. About half this space has been preserved by the town and is leased to 13 farmers who provide high-quality local foods, fibers, flowers, and educational opportunities.

There is a rich agricultural history tied to this land that predates European settlement, and a legacy of land stewardship that constitutes an essential piece of Lincoln’s identity. Lincoln is fortunate in that its residents have decided, through laws and conservation acts, to continue the town’s centuries-long commitment to agriculture indefinitely so that future generations may continue to enjoy its benefits. While visitors and residents have likely noticed and appreciated the unique rural character of Lincoln, some may not know that Lincoln is a “right to farm” town, or if they’ve heard this, they might not know what this means.

The town’s Agricultural Commission wanted to share this official language from Lincoln’s bylaw, which was adopted during Town Meeting in 2011 to align with the Massachusetts’ Right to Farm laws passed in 2003:

“It is the policy of the Town of Lincoln to conserve, protect and encourage the maintenance and improvement of agricultural land for the production of food and agricultural products, and also for its natural and ecological value. This disclosure notification is to inform buyers and occupants that the property they are about to acquire or occupy lies within a town where farming activities occur. Such farming activities may include, but are not limited to, activities that cause noise, dust, and odors. Buyers or occupants are also informed that the location of property within the Town may be impacted by commercial agricultural operations including the ability to access water services for agricultural use under certain circumstances.”

Basically, anyone visiting, living in, or considering moving to Lincoln should be aware that farming is and always will be a way of life here. While that might mean getting stuck behind a slow-moving tractor or experiencing the smell of livestock from time to time, it is the town’s policy to maintain and improve upon this critical piece of our heritage. The Agricultural Commission hopes that all residents and visitors of Lincoln will find ways to enjoy the benefits that our town’s farmers provide, whether through eating fresh produce, learning something new, or taking in the beauty of an open field at sunrise.

For more information on how to support your local farmers, click here.

Nimmer is a member of the Lincoln Agricultural Commission.

”My Turn” is a forum for readers to offer their views on any subject of interest to other Lincolnites. Submissions must be signed with the writer’s name and street address and sent via email to lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. Items will be edited for punctuation, spelling, style, etc., and will be published at the discretion of the editor. Submissions containing personal attacks, errors of fact, or other inappropriate material will not be published.

Police log for March 7–18, 2021

March 7

Middle Street, Lexington (3:37 p.m.) — Lexington Fire Department requested an ambulance for a medical emergency.

Lincoln Road (3:52 p.m.) — Officer assisted a party to their residence over the town line into Weston.

Mary’s Way (4:23 p.m.) — San Diego, Calif., police requested assistance in locating a person whose phone pinged near Mary’s Way. Concord police were dealing with the person’s family member (the person was in Concord).

March 8

Drumlin Farm (4:20 p.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious vehicle by the shop. Officer checked on the vehicle, which belonged to an employee.

March 9

South Great Road (7:54 a.m.) — Caller reported a bag and shoes on the side of Rte. 117 at Farrar Pond. Officer found they belonged to two individuals who were skating on the pond.

Lincoln Road (4:47 p.m.) — Report of vandalism caused by the caller’s ex-girlfriend jumping on the hood of his car and breaking the car’s window in the Donelan’s lot. Officers responded but the suspect had left the scene. The victim did not wish to move forward with charges.

March 10

Huckleberry Hill (1:58 p.m.) — Caller reported an unknown male rang their doorbell on video. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

North Great Road (8:53 p.m.) — Officer checked on a pedestrian walking along the roadway and gave them a ride to their residence nearby.

Old Town Hall Exchange (9:39 p.m.) — Officer checking on a party in the parking lot. They were using their cell phone.

Deer Run Road (10:30 p.m.) — Caller reported their dog was missing.

March 11

Bedford Road (8:11 a.m.) — Caller reported that a child was standing at the end of the driveway at the Birches School. Officer arrived and no one was there (kids are being dropped off).

Old Bedford Road (8:55 a.m.) — Officers off assisting at the Covid-19 vaccination clinic.
Todd Pond Road (2:40 p.m.) — Fire Department responded to report of a wire down that was arcing. Eversource notified.

Baker Bridge Road (4:14 p.m.) — Caller reported a tractor trailer was blocking the road near Lovelane. Upon officer’s arrival, the truck was pulling away.

March 12

Trapelo Road (11:22 a.m.) — Caller reported a sick raccoon on her property. Officers located the animal but were unable to get to it due to the location on the property.

Concord Road (1:36 p.m.) — Wire down across the roadway. Route 126 had to be detoured due to the height of the wire until Verizon arrived.

Lincoln Road (5:15 p.m.) — Caller reported that a Lowe’s delivery truck damaged his driveway while making a delivery. Report taken.

Old Sudbury Road (11:02 p.m.) — Caller reported seeing what looks like a small light or bonfire on the Drumlin Farm property. Officers on scene with a staff member checked the property but were unable to locate anything.

March 13

Drumlin Farm (12:09 a.m.) — Drumlin Farm staff member found a small bonfire that he put out with a fire extinguisher. Fire Department responded.
Bypass Road (11:39 a.m.) — Report of a deceased animal on the side of the roadway. MassDOT was notified to remove it.

Harvest Circle (12:04 p.m.) — Staff reported a car alarm was going off and they didn’t know who it belongs to. Officer responded and assisted in identifying the owner.

South Great Road (1:04 p.m.) — A party at the station wanted to speak with an officer about a civil matter regarding Lincoln Gas & Auto. Officer assisted them with information.

Hanscom Air Force Base Vandenberg Gate (2:01 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called regarding a person with an arrest warrant out of New Mexico. The warrant was non-extraditable from outside New Mexico.

Marshal Terrace, Wayland (2:02 p.m.) — Wayland Fire Department requested an engine to respond for a person who fell out of a tree.

Lincoln Road (3:51 p.m.) — Officer stopped a party for a crosswalk violation and gave them a verbal warning.

Central Street, Concord (4:27 p.m.) — Concord Fire Department requested an ambulance for a medical situation. The person was transported to Emerson Hospital.

Wells Road (5:27 p.m.) — Caller reported that a person unloaded a motorcycle from a pickup truck in the back parking lot and was driving the motorcycle around at a high rate of speed. Officer responded but they were gone on arrival.

Police station (6:12 p.m.) — A person turned in a credit card that was dropped in front of Doherty’s. The officer took it to the owner at his residence in Waltham.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (8:06 p.m.) — Concord police asked Lincoln police to assist a Lincoln resident who was in Concord and needed a ride home. Officer met up with Concord police and brought the resident to their home.

Mackintosh Lane (9:46 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone was walking up and down the street looking in yards with a flashlight. Officer made contact with the party, who was looking for a lost dog collar with a GPS tag that fell off the dog.

Bemis Hall (9:56 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. Driver was adjusting the baby seat in the car.

March 14

Cochituate Road, Wayland — Wayland Fire Department requested an engine to cover their headquarters due to a fire in their town.

Winter Street (7:51 p.m.) and Sandy Pond Road (8:43 p.m.) — Callers reported receiving odd calls asking if they were interested in selling their home.

Garland Road (8:24 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone was ringing their doorbell repeatedly but then found that their wind chimes were hitting the doorbell.

March 15

Baker Bridge Road (8:22 p.m.) — Concord police requested a check on a party who reportedly was in need of assistance. The person was located and brought to Emerson Hospital.

March 16

Tower Road (6:19 a.m.) — Police received an automated alarm from the Water Department. Alarm was due to disruption in the radio communication system between the Tower Road well and the treatment plant.

Bemis Hall (10:50 a.m.) — Officer assisted the Council on Aging with traffic.

Trapelo Road (4:21 p.m.) — Report of a two-car motor vehicle crash. One person was transported to Emerson Hospital and both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Bedford Road (7:28 p.m.) — A resident reported that their stove was sparking. Fire Department responded and assisted the resident.

Concord Road (8:51 p.m.) — A resident called to see if police had had contact with a family member of theirs (they hadn’t). They did not request any further assistance.

March 17

South Great Road (4:44 p.m.) — An officer met with a resident at the request of the Council on Aging regarding a possible scam.

March 18

Old Town Hall Exchange (12:40 a.m.) — Officer checked on a car parked in the lot. the driver was playing Pokemon Go.

Ridge Road (4:50 p.m.) — Caller requesting a well-being check on a resident who hadn’t been heard from. An officer spoke to the resident, who was fine, and advised them to call the reporting party.

Silver Hill Road (8:16 p.m.) — Caller reported two vehicles driving slowly back and forth in front of his house and backing up. Officer checked but was unable to locate.

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First Parish invites everyone to Easter egg hunt, Passover seder

The First Parish in Lincoln (FPL) invites all Lincoln residents to join in two upcoming events: an easter egg hunt on the town’s conservation trails, and a community Passover seder.

  • The Community Woodland Egg Hunt runs from 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 27 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 4. Participants may choose to begin at the Parish House playground or use the QR link to this FPL web page, which has a map giving the general locations of eggs, though you’ll still have some looking to do.
  • Musician, storyteller, and educator Anna Adler will lead the FPL Passover Seder again this year using an adaptation of the 10-minute Haggadah starting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30. Participate in the seder traditions for Passover, then “stay for dinner” — all via Zoom. See this FPL web page for the Zoom link, as well as tips on how to create a Passover Seder plate and some menu ideas and things you might like to have for your table – also, some menu ideas).

Virtual cat yoga on tap

Several camera-ready feline “yogis” will participate in “MeowMaste: Do Yoga with Cats!” on Sunday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Phinney’s — a nonprofit that provides financial assistance and caregiving support to low-income people so they can keep their pets — “is committed to working with people who experience loneliness and isolation, which the current pandemic has exacerbated for some clients, and the class is a way for us to honor that commitment by focusing on an experience designed to give people of all ages and experience levels a way to boost their own mood by interacting virtually with a cast of amazing cats and getting expert instruction on how to do some of the most popular yoga poses,” said Daniela Caride, president of Phinney’s. Register on the Meowmaste web page with a $10 donation.

LLCT hosts pollinator workshop, vernal pool presentation

  • The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust will host a Lincoln Pollinator Action Plan workshop on Thursday, April 1 from 7–8 p.m. On fronts lawns, in back gardens, at woodland edges, in open fields, and along wet meadows, functionally diverse native pollinator habitats serve as building blocks for linking intact natural areas across a fragmented landscape. But what to plant? When to mow? Where to focus? Evan Abramson of Landscape Interactions will break down the science behind native plantings and explore the crucial role of native pollinators with regards to ecosystem health, climate resiliency, and food security. He’ll also explore the recently released Lincoln Pollinator Action Plan, created in collaboration with LLCT — a town-wide blueprint on supporting at-risk bees and butterflies in Lincoln and beyond. There will be time for questions from the audience. Click here to register and get the Zoom link.
  • Join the LLCT and Matt Burne, senior ecologist with BSC Group, Inc., and vice president of the Vernal Pool Association, for “Vernal Pool Virtual Exploration” on Thursday, April 8 from 7–8 p.m. In lieu of an in-person walk this year, Matt will be sharing his photos and stories via Zoom and will answer audience questions after his talk. Click here to register and get the Zoom link.

Property sales in January 2021

4 Oak Meadow Rd. — Petter Brumme to Michael and Victoria Landers for $1,200,000 (January 29)

14 Moccasin Hill — Christoph Kaufmann to Nancy and Gregory Fincke for $1,220,000 (January 25)

83 Page Road — Michael Kolowich to Jennifer and Joseph Kolchinsky for $3,250,000 (January 19)

134 Chestnut Circle — Zackary Barron to Deborah Page for $535,000 (January 20)

15 Greenridge Lane — Johnny Pho to Lisa Marcaurelle Patterson for $539,000 (January 15)

25 Oak Meadow Road — Joseph Uretsky to Farhana and Javed Riaz for $1,149,000 (January 14)

 

Police log for Feb. 28—March 6, 2021

February 28

Indian Camp Lane (12:47 a.m.) — Caller reported that their child went out for a walk and hadn’t returned home. Officer located the person and brought them home from Bedford Road.

March 1

Two reports of fuel or chemical spill on Old Concord Road and Farrar Road. A DPW vehicle was leaking hydraulic fluid that causing a sheen on both roads.

Indian Camp Lane (9:28 p.m.) — Caller reported a moving van is blocking traffic. Officer located the van and it’s not a traffic hazard.

Conant Road (10:45 p.m.) — Weston police reported someone reportedly looking inside mailboxes in the area. Area checked; no one on our side of the town line located. 

Old County Road (11:55 p.m.) — Pole and wires down, causing a small fire. Eversource was notified and responded.

March 2

Reported of trees and branches down due to wind on the night of March 1 and into the day on March 2 on Farrar Road, Concord Road, Lincoln Rad, Silver Hill Road, Mackintosh Lane, Fox Run Road, Hillside Road, Old Concord Road.

Mary’s Way (12:27 a.m.) — Caller reported a family member was overdue from being out. The person returned home. 

Harvest Circle (7:17 a.m.) — Caller reported an odor of gas inside the residence. Maintenance staff were on scene and turned off gas to the apartment. 

Sandy Pond Road (5:43 p.m.) — Caller reported a dog in the area with a leash attached with no one around. Police had no reports of missing dogs. 

March 3

Wells Road (7:17 p.m.) — A person wished to speak to an officer regarding a civil matter. Officer assisted them. 

Sandy Pond Road (9:59 p.m.) — Alarm company reported a flood alarm at the water treatment plant. Water Department contacted.

Sandy Pond Road (11:00 p.m. and 11:12 p.m.) — Unknown alarms at the water treatment plant. Water Department contacted.

March 4

Hanscom Drive (7:26 a.m.) — Gabriel Cruise, 30, of Waltham was stopped entering the base due to an outstanding arrest warrant. He was booked and brought to Concord District Court.

Harvest Circle (11:47 a.m.) — Caller reported their license plate has been missing from their vehicle. Stolen-plate report filed. 

Lincoln Town Hall (12:50 p.m.) — Caller reported that a dog scratched their vehicle. Officer documented the minor damage and contacted the dog owner. 

March 4

Nothing of note.

March 6

Bedford Road (4:48 p.m.) — Caller reported a minor crash in front of the library. No injuries, minor damage.

My Turn: Route 2A plans should have Lincoln residents’ input

By Jane Bradley Herlacher

(Editor’s note: This piece is in response to the March 7 Lincoln Squirrel article headlined “Repaving and more are planned for Route 2A.”)

As a homeowner living behind the Minute Man National Historical Park (MMNHP) ranger station for 35 years, I want to understand the MassDOT Route 2A Corridor Study Concepts. The study area is from the west side of I-95 in Lexington, along North Great Road and Bypass Road in Lincoln to Crosby’s Corner in Concord. For the past two and a half years, it has been disappointing that area residents were not identified as “stakeholders” and were not invited to the four stakeholder meetings. The only public link about the study is in the December 2020 issue of the Northside News. This lack of participation has never been the way Lincoln has been involved in projects of such importance.

At the October 2020 meeting, MassDOT announced that they were at the 25% design submittal stage and included the following concepts:

Traffic calming — Rotaries are proposed for Old Mass Avenue in Lexington and Hanscom Drive with slip lanes for bikes and pedestrians. Placemaking opportunities may enhance the road’s historic character, although nothing specific was shown or described.

Island treatments — Islands are suggested for the other roads even though they are designated scenic roadways exiting from rural residential areas which are separated by large reserved lands. Pedestrian/bike signs, not hardscape islands, are needed at just four proposed crosswalk locations (Brooks Road, Bedford Lane, Mill Street and Minuteman High School’s secondary driveway). No stop signs, only islands, were proposed for eastbound and westbound traffic on North Great Road at Bedford Road. The stop signs would more safely let pedestrians and bicyclists cross from the area’s only sidewalk, which is under the jurisdiction of MMNHP, not the Town of Lincoln.

Road widening — Since North Great Road is part of the Battle Road Scenic Byway and is an All-American Road (Massachusetts’s first and only federal designation as of February 2021), widening the corridor is inappropriate for this scenic road.

The repaving project must enhance the historic character of the MMNHP and the Battle Road Scenic Byway. Let’s consider:

  • redesigning the intersections at Massachusetts Avenue and Forbes Road (Lexington)
  • creating a rotary at Bypass Road (Lincoln) and Lexington Road (Concord)
  • replacing 11 metal guardrails with wood ones
  • eliminating the proposed sidewalk opposite Mill Street
  • incorporating green space at exits of Mill Street and Bedford Road instead of painting the asphalt
  • lowering the speed limit on North Great Road, not installing speed feedback signs
  • removing the Route 2A designation from North Great Road and Bypass Road

Apparently the project is delayed because a presentation of the 25% design stage at a public meeting is now planned for Fall 2021 (not Fall 2020). At that time, will MassDoT seriously consider suggestions from Lincoln citizens? Lincoln has seen the benefit from full citizen participation in the outcome of the recent Route 2 project. Now we all ask for an open and transparent process for this project, too.

”My Turn” is a forum for readers to offer their views on any subject of interest to other Lincolnites. Submissions must be signed with the writer’s name and street address and sent via email to lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. Items will be edited for punctuation, spelling, style, etc., and will be published at the discretion of the editor. Submissions containing personal attacks, errors of fact, or other inappropriate material will not be published.

Draft of Town Meeting article list released

The Board of Selectmen is drafting the list of warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) on May 15, though it’s still unknown which items will be grouped into the single-vote consent calendar.

This year’s ATM has been postponed from the usual March date until May, though the town election is scheduled for March 29. The abbreviated 2020 Annual Town Meeting, postponed several times as the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc a year ago, had only four votes: one on the 19 articles in the consent calendar and three others on spending measures. 

More information on various budget requests will be posted in the Lincoln Squirrel in the coming weeks. 

Among the items postponed from last year’s ATM in the interest of time were several citizens’ petitions. Six of the seven proposed for last year will be on the May 15 agenda (the status of the seventh is still unclear).

This year’s deadline for submitting new citizens’ petitions is Monday, March 22 at noon. Residents who are considering sponsoring a Town Meeting petition are strongly urged to contact the Town Clerk’s Office (781- 259-2607 or foxv@lincolntown.org) for information about the process. The 2021 Town Meeting warrant will include the petitions that were deferred from last year as well as any new petitions that are received prior to the March 22 deadline.

Although the warrant will be expanded this year to include citizens’ petitions, officials will again adhere to meeting efficiency measures in an effort to keep Town Meeting less than three hours long. In light of this goal,  residents are being asked for careful consideration before suggesting additional petitions this year.

Standard Town Meeting articles
1Vote for committees and other elected officers (e.g., Fence Viewer, Measurer of Wood & Bark)
2Vote to accept reports as printed in Annual Town Report
3Vote to fix salaries of elected officials
4Senior Tax Work-off Program: vote to renew
5Veterans Tax Work-off Program: vote to renew
Operating budget
6Town operating budget (line item detail appears in Fincom report as Table 1)
Capital articles
7Cash capital expenditures (detailed project list will appear in the motion)
8Debt exclusion: public safety radio system
Community Preservation Act
9Community Preservation Fund (detailed list will appear in motion)
Routine building maintenance
10Annual classroom maintenance
11Town buildings maintenance
12Library mtenance
Other appropriations
13Annual Bright Light Award
14Debt stabilization fund: appropriation to increase fund balance
15OPEB Trust Fund (Town of Lincoln): appropriation to increase fund balance
16OPEB Trust Fund (LSRHS): appropriation to increase fund balance
17State roadway funds: annual vote to accept Chapter 90 state highway grant
18Lincoln School budget supplement: special-education Medicaid reimbursement
19Cable Television Revolving Fund: required annual appropriation
20Free cash article: annual article to balance budget/reduce tax rate
Water Enterprise Fund
21Water Department: slate of capital projects (preserve option for bonding as well as transfers; items in motions)
22Water Department: Vote to appropriate and transfer to support the FY21 budget
Town board-sponsored bylaw amendments
23Amend General Bylaw: change name of Board of Selectmen to "Select Board"
24Proposed BOS resolution: urge BOS to take steps towards gender-neutral bylaws, regulations and policies
25Amend General Bylaw: change name of Council on Aging to "Council on Aging & Human Services"
26Amend General Bylaw: create MS-4/Stormwater Bylaw
27Zoning bylaw amendment: accessory apartments
28Historic District Bylaw amendment: add Old Concord Road property to district
29Historic District Bylaw amendment: correct clerical error
30Historic District Commission: add new property to Brown's Wood District
31Amend General Bylaw: process for raising fees
Miscellaneous town board-sponsored business
32Property tax relief circuit breaker: home rule petition
Citizen petitions
338th-grade civics petition: resolution in support of Parkland School students' efforts to end school shootings
34Resolution: Urge action at federal and local level on climate change
35General Bylaw amendment: restriction on sale of polystyrene products including styrofoam
36Home rule petition: Seek state authorization to require retailers to charge a fee for any non-reusable bags
37General Bylaw: prohibition on disposable plastics (straws & stirrers)
38Resolution: request for report on status of community center planning

Correction

In the March 7 story headlined “Repaving and more are planned for Route 2A,” the western end of the Route 2A segment under study is Crosby’s Corner, not Meriam’s Corner. Also, the date of the stakeholders’ meeting was October 2020, not 2000. the original post has been updated.

Police log for Feb. 20-27, 2021

February 20

Codman Community Farms (12:21 p.m.) — A wallet found at the farm was turned into the police station.

North Great Road (8:23 p.m.) — Caller reported hitting a deer. No injuries; vehicle was towed from the scene.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:39 p.m.) — Police received 911 calls reporting an erratic driver. A vehicle was stopped on Route 2 and Jessica Giannino, 29, of Revere was arrested for OUI–liquor.

February 21

Hanscom Drive (4:40 p.m.) — Report of a drone flying in the area above 1,200ft. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

February 22

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road (1:38 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. Party was fine and on their way.

February 23

Wells Road (1:18 a.m.) — Caller reported she believes her delivery package was stolen.

North Commons (11:30 a.m.) — Caller reported receiving a scam phone call regarding their Social Security number. Caller was advised it was indeed a scam; no personal was given to the scammer.

Indian Camp Lane (1:01 p.m.) — Caller reported they gave out their personal information to someone over the phone. They were advised to place a fraud alert on their personal data with the credit bureaus.

Bedford Road (1:07 p.m.) — A bag of trash was found dumped on the side of the road. The DPW was contacted to remove it.

Lincoln Road (1:48 p.m.) — One-car crash into a snowbank. No injuries; vehicle towed,

Concord Road (3:42 p.m.) — Caller reported that he observed a male party on their property near a construction vehicle. A yellow van was parked in the driveway and he saw the party run from the construction vehicle and get into the van and leave the area. Officers checked the area for the yellow van but were unable to locate.

Vandenberg gate, Hanscom Air Force Base (5:30 p.m.) — Party attempting to get onto the base had an arrest warrant. James Shorts, 32, of East Providence, R.I. was arrested on the warrant and was later bailed.

Lincoln MBTA station (8:46 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle in the lot. The owner was visiting a friend on Wells Road.

February 24

Old Town Hall Exchange (1:03 p.m.) — The crossing guard reported that a vehicle went through the crosswalk as he was stopping traffic. An officer spoke to the driver of the vehicle.

February 25

Lexington Road (2:11 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled over to the side of the roadway. who was subsequently found to have a suspended license. A summons was issued to the driver.

Lincoln Road (10:44 a.m.) — Vehicle crash at Wells Road; no injuries.

Trapelo Road (6:51 p.m.) — Caller reported someone had called looking for their Social Security information but did nor divulge it. They were advised by police that it was a scam.

Russett Court (9:12 p.m.) — Caller reported that their loved one had not returned home from running an errand. Information was given to area police departments. Concord police located the party, who was reunited with her family.

February 26

North Commons (3:44 p.m.) — Caller reported his bicycle was stolen from his porch. Report taken.

Boyce Farm Road (4:40 p.m.) — A party came to the station to speak to an officer about an ongoing civil matter.

Indian Camp Lane (4:50 p.m.) — Caller reported he had accidentally locked his kids in his vehicle. Fire Department responded to assist along with a police officer. Access gained; kids were fine.

February 27

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:24 a.m.) — During a vehicle stop, Shedricke Mulbah, 22, of Worcester was arrested on an outstanding warrant and later bailed.

The Commons in Lincoln (9:39 p.m.) — A party called reporting that she couldn’t find her son. The woman was found to be inside the memory care unit; everything was fine.

10:55 p.m. — The DPW was called out to treat the roadways.