News, features and photos from Lincoln, Mass.
40 Huckleberry Hill Rd. — Susan E. Conway to Alexandra Chomut and Christopher E. Brook for $1,800,000 (May 29) 41 Greenridge Lane — Patrick Greene to Christopher McCarty and Nataly Dvash for $550,000 (May 27) 59 Winter St. — Richard Wiggin to Marcus and Nicole Ruopp for $1,420,000 (May 18) 3 Smith Hill Road —…
Lincoln’s annual Fourth of July parade was a little different this year, with decorated cars instead of open-air floats and a longer route to allow more Lincolnites to see the parade while practicing social distancing….
Food truck picnic at Pierce House The Pierce House is hosting a Lincoln picnic on Saturday, July 18 from 4–8 p.m. with several vendors (Moyzilla food truck with Asian food, the Bacon Truck, and the Shuck Truck with fresh local seafood) offering dinner for sale. Bring your own blanket and beverages. Patrons are encouraged to…
Lincoln police have experienced the Covid-19 pandemic in various ways over the months — many fewer traffic stops at first, and now, a rash of reports of fraudulent unemployment claims. Gov. Baker declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts on March 10, and starting a few days before that, the rate of routine traffic stops…
June 18 Mary’s Way (6:51 q.m.) — Caller complaining about trucks working early at a construction site. Caller advised to contact the building department. Todd Pond Road (6:59 p.m.) — Caller reported that her mother was solicited over the phone from someone purporting to be from a veteran’s agency. Old Concord Road (9:14 a.m.) —…
While Lincoln is transitioning to a new Council on Aging director, several other personnel moves are occurring as well. Parks and Recreation Department Director Dan Pereira is expected to move into the assistant town administrator’s job once a new PRD director is in place. “I’m really excited about the possibility of a partnership and having…
After a decade as director of Lincoln’s Council on Aging, Carolyn Bottum is retiring next week and will be succeeded by former assistant director Abigail Butt. “I decided this would be a good time to retire about a year ago,” Bottom said. “I knew that Abby would be fantastic [as director], and we anticipate it…
June 8 Wells Road (10:26 a.m.) — Fire alarm went off due to food cooking on the stove. Hemlock Circle (12:35 p.m.) — Fire alarm went off due to contractors working in the residence. Bedford Road (2:29 p.m.) — Caller reported someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim in their name. Report taken. Lincoln Cemetery, Lexington…
Curbside pickup for library materials starts Thursday The Lincoln Public Library will begin offering contactless curbside pickup for items on hold starting Thursday, June 25 at 3 p.m. and will take place thereafter on Mondays and Thursdays from 3–7 p.m. Only staff will be allowed inside the building during this phase. Hours are subject to…
Donations from eighth-graders, a Lincoln couple, and the estate of Harriet Todd will allow the School Building Committee to add back some of the items that were cut earlier this spring but not restored by the recent Town Meeting vote. Robert and Jacquelin Apsler have donated $32,328 to pay for concrete walkways behind the refurbished…