News, features and photos from Lincoln, Mass.
Harriet Todd, 75 (August 27) — Lincoln selectman from 1989–1994. Service at St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields on a date to be announced. Click here for obituary. Robert Webb, 83 (August 23)— physicist and inventor of diagnostic medical instrumentation. Click here for obituary….
State lawmakers have authorized $500,000 for a study to design improvements to Lincoln’s MBTA station and commuter lot, as well as another $321,500 for roadway improvements in another grant. The larger chunk of money is part of a capital bond bill signed into law in June. The town is in the process of requesting release of the…
Addressing long-standing safety concerns at the intersection of Route 117 and Lincoln Road, the town is working on new traffic islands and a pedestrian light that should be complete in a few weeks. Residents have complained for years about the intersection’s dangers to both cars and pedestrians. “Everyone who lives near this intersection has had…
The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum presents “Music in the Courtyard” on five Thursdays this summer from 6:30–8:30 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.) in the Café Courtyard. Open for food, beer, and wine beginning at 6 p.m. There is a $5 admission fee for nonmembers. Seating in this intimate outside venue is limited to 50,…
As part of a larger effort by several town committees to promote cyclist and driver safety in Lincoln, the Department of Public Works is placing nine signs saying “Cyclists May Use Full Lane” along several major roads in town. The signs reflect a state law that allows cyclists to enter the center of the lane…
Softball league getting underway The Lincoln Co-Ed Softball League’s third season starts on June 24 and ends on August 9, and more players are always welcome. Click here for more information and registration, and save the date for a June 23 kickoff party. Summer fitness for adults The Parks and Recreation Department’s summer classes include…
The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust is hosting a family-friendly, live animal program in conjunction with the publication of its new pocket naturalist guide, Wild About Lincoln: An Introduction to Familiar Species. A naturalist from Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, June 23 from 3–4 p.m. in Hartwell pod B will appear with three…
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary celebrated the grand opening of its new Environmental Learning Center on June 9, almost two years after construction began. The gathering at the popular Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary and working farm in Lincoln commenced with a ribbon-cutting followed by building tours, opportunities to meet raptors and Drumlin Farm’s resident fox, hands-on science…
Kids’ triathlon this weekend Kids ages 5-14 are invited to join the 15th annual Lincoln Kids Triathlon on Saturday June 16 at 8:30 a.m. at Codman Pool. For details on the swim/run/bike lengths for different ages as well as registration information, go to the Lincoln Rec website, click the blue “Register Now” button, and then select…
After almost a year of meetings, community forums, architectural work, and spirited debate, Lincoln residents voted to move forward with school concept L3 at a Special Town Meeting on June 9. Consulting architects SMMA will now produce a schematic design with detailed specifications and an updated cost estimate. The current estimate for Option L3 is…