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Lincoln-Sudbury walkout planned after alleged sexual assault of student in 2013

In the wake of a sexual assault lawsuit recently filed against Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, some students have planned a walkout for 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29. L-S Superintendent/Principal Bella Wong noted in an email to the L-S community on Sunday night that the walkout is permitted by school policy. However, non-L-S individuals who aren’t already at…

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Marijuana forum could precede town votes in the fall

In advance of Wednesday’s public forum, the Marijuana Study Committee has released this FAQ document explaining the ramifications of the state’s 2016 vote to legalize recreational marijuana, the pros and cons of allowing marijuana businesses in Lincoln, and a town decision timeline. The forum takes place on Wednesday, April 25 from 7–9 p.m. in Town…

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South Lincoln sidewalk, other improvements on the way

Now that the weather is finally improving, a new sidewalk will soon be installed across from the Bank of America in South Lincoln, which pedestrians in the area have been requesting for years. The sidewalk, which was removed during a road construction project eight years years ago and never replaced, is one of the projects…

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Correction

  The articles headlined “Residents drill down on school, community center options before June vote” misstated Andy Payne’s position on the Finance Committee. He is vice chair, not the chairman. Also, the project to research long-term operating costs for a new school is being done jointly by the Finance Committee and the Capital Planning Committee,…

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Residents drill down on school, community center options before June vote

Residents who packed two workshops on April 10 on the campus building projects were asked for feedback on six school concepts and three community center schemes in preparation for votes at a Special Town Meeting on June 9. At that meeting, voters will be asked to choose from among the three community center ideas and…

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Clarification

The April 10 News Acorns item about the “Rock the Vote” concert to raise awareness about the upcoming campus projects vote omitted the location (Bemis Hall). The original article has bene updated….

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School options draw almost 100 comments; workshops next week

The School Building Committee has compiled comments from dozens of residents who turned in a feedback sheet on three possible campus configurations at the March 24 Town Meeting and posted them here in advance of workshops next week. Those sessions on Tuesday, April 10 at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the Brooks gym will consider both…

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LLCT raises $360,000 during campaign

The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust (LLCT) raised $360,000 from more than 300 donors during a matching campaign organized by Bob Davoli and Eileen McDonagh of Lincoln. More than 150 LLCT members and friends enjoyed an evening of music and community at a benefit concert hosted by the couple on January 6 at Bemis Hall. LLCT…

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Poem to the editor: help clear branches from walking trails

You may have noticed the sun’s finally out And that’s as good a reason as any to shout Please get out on the trails of our fair city If you are locked inside, that’s a terrible pity. And while you are walking the trails with friend or dog Whether you saunter, speed walk, run or…

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Correction and addition

A March 27 article headlined “Joachim wins second seat on L-S committee” had a typographical error in the name of the Lincoln-Sudbury District School Committee in the first paragraph that has since been corrected. The March 25 article on “Holy Week and Easter at Lincoln churches” omitted services at St. Joseph’s Church. A full schedule…

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