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By Joan Kimball I am supporting Article 3, the Housing Choice bylaw, at the March 23 Town Meeting. Having voted in favor of Article C (with the majority) at the December Special Town Meeting, I have since read carefully the pros and cons, attended meetings about the Housing Choice Act and made my decision. I…
A fire cause by high winds heavily damaged a home on Old Concord Road in the early-morning hours of February 29. Neighbors saw fire shooting through the roof of 14 Old Concord Road and called the Fire Department, which responded with Engine 2 and Ladder 1 and was assisted by firefighters from Concord, Wayland, Weston,…
Editor’s note: This article was amended on February 29 to include a link to remarks accompanying some of the slides. New buildings that go up in the future HCA subdistricts will have to adhere to design guidelines presented as a draft at a February 27 community forum. The slide decks from the forum (one with…
By Barbara Peskin (Editor’s note: Postlethwait is challenging incumbent Gary Taylor for a seat on the Planning Board in the March 25 town election.) We are so fortunate that Sarah Postlethwait seeks our vote for the Lincoln Planning Board. Sarah is responsive, smart, and a team player. Should you arrive at the Planning Board with…
By Michael Moodie and Belinda Gingrich (Editor’s note: The following is one in a series of “Climate Minutes” posted on the Lincoln Green Energy Committee website.) The Lincoln Green Energy Choice (LGEC) program offers residents three options for electricity from renewable (primarily wind and solar) sources: Basic — 26% renewable, 14.631 cents per kWh Standard…
The February 6 article headlined “Ogden Codman trust pledges $500K for community center” incorrectly stated that the Lincoln Council on Aging (FLCOA) has promised to match donations for the community center dollar for dollar. In fact, the FLCOA has committed to match donations to the project up to a total of $1 million. The original…
By Michael Moodie The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) report released in November is the U.S. government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks, and responses released in November. For the first time, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy included the arts in the process to encourage wider participation in the National Climate Assessment…
By Jim Hutchinson, Select Board A number of folks have expressed interest in the status of the solar projects in progress at the transfer station and Lincoln School, so I thought I’d post an update. I am the Select overseeing the transfer station project and I was also a member of the PPA [power purchase…
The February 5, 2024 article headlined “Town election challengers on ballot for Select Board, Planning Board” incorrectly stated that Jennifer Glass was appointed to fill Selectman Renel Fredriksen’s unexpired term. In fact, she was defeated Allen Vander Meulen for that post in 2017 and was reelected to full terms in 2018 and 2021. The article…
Ralph P. Damico Jr., 80, a lifelong Lincoln resident, died peacefully at his Lincoln home on January 20, 2024. Born in Cambridge on October 24, 1943, he was the beloved son of Ralph P. Damico Sr. and Elvira (Perry) Damico, both late of Lincoln. A graduate of Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, Ralph went into business…