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March 16 Hanscom Drive (10:15 a.m.) — While trying to enter Hanscom Air Force Base, John Hogan, 49, of 79 Laurel Drive in Bradford was arrested on a warrant from Haverhill District Court for OUI/liquor. Sunnyside Lane (4:02 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone rang their doorbell and then left the previous evening. No further…
The Lincoln Police Department and the Council on Aging remind residents of all ages to be wary of scams that are already related to the coronavirus public health emergency. These include offers of treatments or vaccines, work-at-home jobs, or in-demand products like medical and cleaning supplies that may come by phone, email, or on the internet. Remember: There are…
Here is the latest Lincoln news pertaining to the Covid-19 epidemic. The Commons in Lincoln informed families on March 21 that one of their residents has tested positive for Covid-19 and is now receiving treatment. The person has been quarantined and will remain out of community until health authorities give clearance to return, according to…
Spring cleanup time is here, and there were several instances this week of people burning brush where the fire got beyond their control. Have a hose nearby (with the outside water turned on!) and remember to get a permit from the Fire Department before you burn anything. March 8 Tracey’s Corner (12:09 p.m.) — Caller…
Town health and government The town has established a Covid-19 updates page here. Public health questions should be addressed to Public Health Nurse Tricia McGean at PublicHealthNurse@lincolntown.org. Questions regarding town services and response planning should be directed to Town Administrator Tim Higgins at higginst@lincolntown.org. Board of Selectmen Chair Jennifer Glass is also available to answer…
Restricted access to schools Beginning March 12, access to the Lincoln Public Schools is being limited to students and employees only, with a few exceptions. Events that include invitations to parents, extended family members, and outside guests will be postponed, canceled or rescheduled, Superintendent of Schools Becky McFall said in a March 11 communication. This…
In the March 5 article headlined “Planning Board candidates have their say,” there were some minor editing errors in the section submitted by Lynn DeLisi, who also expanded on her comments about Minuteman Vocational technical School. The original post has been updated….
WHDH-TV (Channel 7) is coming to the Lincoln train station on Friday, March 13 at 3 p.m. to shoot video for a piece about the difficulties that physically handicapped riders face when trying to board the commuter rail at the Lincoln stop, which is not ADA-compliant. The piece will be hosted by Sam Smink for…
February 28 Wheeler Road (6:25 a.m.) — Caller reported not having water at her house and wanted to see if there was a water main break in the area. No water main break; the caller had had plumbing work done the previous day. Old Bedford Rd. (5:48 p.m.) — Report of vehicle pulled off to…
The First Parish in Lincoln is introducing Summer Spirit, a full-day program running from August 10–21 for kids who’ve completed grades K-7, with counselor-in-training opportunities for eighth-graders. “I’ve heard parents mention the lack of an in-town opportunity for ‘good’ (i.e., fun, interesting, safe, etc.) childcare in between the time Lincoln Summer Day Camp (and others)…