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Property sales in October

1 Hawk Hill Rd. — Pamela Clapp to Steve J. and Haley A. Laken for $1,750,000 (October 31)

79 Autumn Lane — Robert L. Muzzi to Eri Anne-Marie Buitrago and Carlos Rafael Buitrago for $705,000 (October 31)

140 Lincoln Rd. — Yvonne Fenijn to Ryan Estate #11 LLC for $407,500 (October 27)

0 Silver Hill Rd. — Irene Plattner Cannon Trust to David E. Winston for $550,000 (October 23)

66 Beaver Pond Rd. — Thomas Michel Trust to Harold Wilion and Elizabeth Johnson for $1,075,000 (October 20)

5 Hawk Hill Rd. — Turid Horgen to Deutsche Bank National Trust for $700,000 (October 19)

48 Windingwood Lane — Richard P. Winchell Trust to John Ottenberg for $590,000 (October 13)

142 Chestnut Circle — Alvin Schmertzler to Mary K. Calitri for $570,000 (October 5)

Corrections

  • The November 2 article headlined “McLean lawsuit decision expected early next year” incorrectly stated whom attorney Michael Fee is representing in the McLean Hospital case. He is representing the Bypass Road neighbors/abutters; the town of Lincoln and the Zoning Board of Appeals are being represented by Jay Talerman of Mead, Talerman & Costa.
  • The October 30 article headlined “Initial design concepts for school to be presented” gave an incorrect start time for the State of the Town meeting on Saturday, Nov. 4. It will start at 9 a.m.

Both articles have been corrected online.

 

McLean lawsuit decision expected early next year

By Alice C. Waugh

A ruling in the trial that took place after McLean Hospital sued over the town’s denial of a permit to house patients at a property in Lincoln is expected this winter or early spring.

McLean filed suit after the Zoning Board of Appeals ruled in November 2016 that a residential program in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) for teenage boys did not qualify as an “educational” use of the residential property at 16 and 22 Bypass Rd. A property is exempt from many local zoning regulations if its proposed new use is religious or educational.

The trial ended on October 10. Post-trial briefs are due on December 1, and “we would expect the court to issue a ruling anywhere between 30 and 90 days thereafter,” said attorney Michael Fee. Fee is representing a collection of Bypass Road neighborhood property owners as defendants.

According to a pretrial memorandum, the defendants planned to call Elizabeth Simpson, MD, director of the Massachusetts Mental Health Center in Boston, as an expert witness. “She will opine that [McLean’s Lincoln] program is substantively identical to standard DBT programs practiced throughout the country as therapeutic medical treatment reimbursable by insurance, and does not, in her opinion, constitute a program where the educational component is primary or predominant,” according to the memo.

McLean was scheduled to call three expert witnesses. Dr. Alex Miller, co-author of three textbooks on DBT, was expected to testify that DBT has “an educational focus as taught by qualified professionals who follow highly structured curricula with specific lesson plans and homework assignments,” according to the memo. S. Paul Reville, a professor at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and former Massachusetts Secretary of Education, planned to testify that DBT elements are already included in many schools’ IEPs (individualized education programs) for students with special needs, and that “secondary education is moving towards a greater focus on social and emotional growth and skills of the type on which DBT focuses.”

Roads closed after storm brings down tree limbs

Several roads were closed in Lincoln after Sunday night’s fierce storm caused numerous downed trees and power outages all over New England.

Lincoln Police Chief Kevin Kennedy informed residents via robocall on Monday afternoon that five roads were closed due to downed power lines or tree limbs on lines: Conant Road near Laurel Drive, Moccasin Hill Road, Old County Road between Winter Street and Trapelo Road, Beaver Pond Road and Mill Street Extension.

The damage was caused by the combination of heavy rain that soaked leaves that were still on trees, making the limbs heavier and more vulnerable to high winds. Even after the rain had mostly ended during the day Monday, more homes were still losing power due to the continued high winds, Kennedy said.

The electrical utilities were “informed numerous times as these events occurred,” but it was unclear when everyone’s power would be restored and all the roads reopened, he said. Much of New England is in the same boat; “the storm has had a significant impact in this whole area,” Kennedy noted.

As of 9:15 p.m. on Monday, 207 Lincoln households (8 percent) were without power, according to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. Things were much worse on the North Shore and pockets of central Massachusetts, however. Virtually the entire towns of Boxford and Salisbury (99 percent of customers) had no power on Monday afternoon, as well as 94 percent of customers in Topsfield, 88 percent in North Andover, and 80 percent in Dracut. In south central Massachusetts, 98 percent of households in Oakham and more than 80 percent in Monson, Wilbraham, East Longmeadow, and Hampden were without power.

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“Lucy Vincent Beach, Cloudy Day” by Jim Wojno.

Artist’s reception for Wojno

There will be an artists’ reception on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 2–5 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library for Lincoln resident Jim Wojno, who is having an art show in the library’s Main and Stay Put galleries from October 29–November 25.

Five-part opera series scheduled

“Opera for Everyone with Erika Reitshamer,” a five-part lecture series presented by Erika Reitshamer, will begin at the Lincoln Public Library on Sunday, Nov. 5. All sessions are from 2–3:30 p.m. in the Tarbell Room. Topics will be as follows:

Giuseppe Verdi

  • November 5—”The Life of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901).” Verdi was the leading Italian composer of opera in the 19th century. He was not only a great operatic composer, but also a symbol of an entire country’s hopes & dreams.
  • November 19—”Otello.” Verdi’s greatest tragedy is a miraculous union of music and Shakespeare’s drama, a masterpiece. On DVD, Placido Domingo will sing his greatest role to Kiri Te Kanawa’s Desdemona.
  • December 17—”Falstaff.” Verdi’s last opera is a brilliant comedy based on Shakespeare’s “Merry Wives of Windsor.” It was written when the composer was nearly 80 years old. On DVD with Renato Bruson and Katia Ricciarelli.

Other dates in the lecture series are January 7 and 21, 2018.

“Nutcracker,” South Asian poetry at library

The Lincoln Public Library will host a reading of The Nutcracker geared to young children accompanied by dancers from the Commonwealth Ballet Company acting out some of the parts on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 11 a.m.–noon. All ages welcome; drop in. On Sunday, Nov. 12, there will be a program on “South Asian Poets of New England” at 2 p.m. For details, email B. Misra at misra.bijoy@gmail.com.

The Lincoln Public Library will be closed on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 and 11 in observance of Veterans Day. It will also close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22 and will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23. The library will reopen on Friday, Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. and will be open regular hours for the remainder of the holiday weekend.

Movies at library in November

November is Alfred Hitchcock month for the Lincoln Library Film Society. All screenings start at 3 p.m. in the library’s Tarbell Room. Refreshments served. To join the mailing list, email Lincolnlibraryfilmsociety@gmail.com.

  • November 6 — Rear Window (1954) with Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly. A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
  • November 13 — To Catch a Thief (1955) with Cary Grant with Grace Kelly. When a reformed jewel thief is suspected of returning to his former occupation, he must ferret out the real thief in order to prove his innocence.
  • November 20 — Vertigo (1958) with Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak. A San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend’s wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.
  • November 27 — North by Northwest (1959) with Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint. A hapless New York advertising executive is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and is pursued across the country while he looks for a way to survive.

FELS offers Thanksgiving pies

FELS, the Foundation for Educators at L-S, announces its the annual Thanksgiving pie sale. Home-baked apple, pumpkin, pecan, and chocolate pies are available for $18 each; purchase for your own family or as a donation to a local charity (Lincoln or Sudbury fire/police, the Sudbury Food Pantry, the L-S Senior Citizen Thanksgiving dinner, or a specific L-S teacher). Proceeds help fund enrichment grants for L-S faculty and staff. Order online or download an order form from the website and mail it in. Pies must be ordered by Friday, Nov. 10; pie pickup is Tuesday, Nov. 21.

A historical comedy look at marriage and taxes

The Lincoln Historical Society will present Marriage is Taxing, a look into Britain’s imposition of the Stamp Act on the American colonies, on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. at The Commons (1 Harvest Circle). This one-act comedy by Lincoln attorney, author and humorist Martha Lufkin was inspired by the documented “stampede” to marry in the weeks before the Stamp Act took effect, as couples sought to avoid the impending tax on marriage certificates. The program also features Lincoln resident Walter Bossert as the Prime Minister of England, delivering a scathing rebuke to the rebellious colonies. Light refreshments will be served.

Lincoln kids stage one-act comedies

Lincoln middle school students will celebrate friendship, teamwork and great storytelling with performances of Gooney Bird Greene and Her True Life Adventures and Nate the Great on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. in the Brooks auditorium. Gooney Bird Greene is about the new kid in second grade and what happens when she bursts on the scene with a dazzling imagination and amazing stories. Nate the Great, from the book series by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, is about a kid detective, who solves the neighborhood’s most pressing mysteries along with his faithful dog Sludge and his band of friends. This family-friendly production runs 90 minutes plus one intermission. Tickets ($5 each) will be sold at the door.

Updates on multitude of issues planned for State of the Town

An agenda chock-full of information and discussion about issues affecting Lincoln’s future will greet residents at the State of the Town meeting on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the Lincoln School auditorium. The event offers informational updates on important issues in town and (in some cases) a preview of measures that will come up for votes at the Annual Town Meeting in spring 2018.

The first 90 minutes will consist of presentations the two proposed campus building projects: the Lincoln School building project and the Community Center project. Recent Lincoln Squirrel articles on these topics include:

Other agenda items are below, and are also discussed in the latest Selectmen’s Newsletter. There will then be an open forum from 11:40 a.m.–noon and an opportunity to talk to representatives of the groups who presented during the meeting at information/discussion tables from 12:30–1 p.m.

Lincoln Station

The South Lincoln Implementation Planning Committee is studying improvements to the Lincoln Station area as well as possible rezoning, though a proposed zoning bylaw change is not likely by spring. There are five teams working on different topics for SLPIC, which reports to the Planning Board.

Plastic bags and bottles

The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Environmental Club is revisiting its push to regulate the sale of disposable plastic grocery bags and single-use plastic water bottles in Lincoln. Warrant articles were tabled in Town Meeting in 2017 but passed in Sudbury. Town Meeting will feature either warrant articles or a general bylaw change proposal.

Recreational marijuana

The Board of Selectmen is forming a committee to help the town understand the 2016 statewide measure that legalized the cultivation, personal use and retail sale of recreational marijuana. The group will assess the law’s implications for Lincoln and make recommendations regarding potential policies, bylaws and regulations that may be desired and/or required to protect the town’s interests. Town Administrator Timothy Higgins said this week that a bylaw proposal may come up at a Special Town Meeting later in 2018 rather than the annual spring meeting.

To learn more about the committee, contact Higgins at 781-259-2604 or higginst@lincolntown.org. To apply, submit a letter of interest to Administrative Assistant Peggy Elder at elderp@lincolntown.org.

At Town Meeting in 2017, residents approved a moratorium on allowing use of land or structures for recreational marijuana establishments until November 30, 2018 pending new regulations from the Cannabis Control Commission and possible zoning amendments in Lincoln.

Historic District

The Historic District Commission and Friends of Modern Architecture are working with property owners interested in adding their Modern houses to the Lincoln Historic District. At Town Meeting, residents will vote on a proposal that would allow at least 17 owners of Modern homes to voluntarily join the Lincoln Historic District. The district currently consists of 73 properties in four different areas.

Sanctuary Town

A planned Town Meeting measure seeks to make Lincoln an official Sanctuary Town, which organizers hope will safeguard illegal immigrants in Lincoln from federal immigration enforcement and otherwise help immigrants feel protected

Mothers Out Front

This group has been working on local responses to climate change such as curbing greenhouse gas emissions by fixing gas leaks from underground pipes. Members are expected to propose a resolution at Town Meeting calling for the repair of utilities’ leaking gas pipes.

Council on Aging activities in November

Holiday shopping fraud prevention
November 1 at 12 p.m.
The holidays are right around the corner. Are you armed with vital information to keep yourself safe from scammers when you do your shopping, whether in stores or online? Come to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at noon when Robin Putnam, research and special projects manager from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, will lead a discussion on topics such as: Black Friday shopping tips, return policies, defective merchandise, warranties, lost or stolen packages, gift certificates, credit card skimming devices and how to spot them, and identity theft and fraud prevention.

Meet with an aide to Congresswoman Katherine Clark
November 1 at 1 p.m.
A constituent services representative for Congresswoman Katherine Clark, will hold Office Hours at Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 1–2 p.m. on federal benefits and other concerns. No need to sign up.

You’ve been selected!
November 1 at 2 p.m.
To drop by and visit with a member of the Board of Selectmen. Bring your ideas, feedback, questions, or favorite Lincoln anecdote. Whether you stop by for a minute or stay for the hour, they hope to see you from 2–3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Medicare 101: what to know, how to choose
November 1 at 7 p.m.
Come find out the basics of Medicare on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at Bemis Hall with Minuteman Senior Services SHINE counselors Don Milan and Anne Meade. This introduction to Medicare is especially for those who will be signing up in the next year, but is also for those who just wish to learn more and understand their benefits better. Don and Anne will discuss traditional Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and medication drug coverage (Medicare, Parts A, B, C, and D), how to go about choosing the plan or plans that are best for you, avoiding penalties when you sign up late, and more. Bring your questions and concerns! Minuteman Senior Services provides a variety of services that help seniors and people with disabilities live in the setting of their choice. For more information, call toll-free 888-222-6171 or visit www.minutemansenior.org.

Coping when you have a family member in hospice
November 3 at 10 a.m.
Having a family member with an advanced/life limiting illness can be overwhelming, but this stage of life can also be a time of healing for all involved. All family members are invited to an informal discussion at Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. Steve Menichetti, RN, and Lilian Warner of Deaconess Abundant Life Services, and Mary Crowe, LICSW, ACHP-SW of Care Dimensions will offer some information and strategies on caring for the caregiver from a physical, emotional and spiritual perspective with plenty of time for you to share your own experiences.

Give thanks for the Lincoln Trad Jazz Band!
November 3 at 12:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving is a traditional American holiday and jazz is America’s most traditional music, so celebrate Nov. with the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band! Come to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 3 at 12:30 to hear them play, tap your toes, or get up and dance if you can’t sit still. Cheek to Cheek, Ain’t Misbehavin’, When You’re Smilin’ — you name it, they play it!

Toni Lynn Washington and Sax Gordon Beadle sing and play the blues
November 5 at 2 p.m.
All ages are invited to a free concert by renowned Boston-area blues vocalist Toni Lynn Washington and acclaimed saxophonist Sax Gordon Beadle on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. at Bemis Hall. The performance is the First Annual Ronna Cooper Memorial Concert and is sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln COA. It is a gift from Margo Cooper in celebration of her mother’s life. Ms. Washington has delighted and awed audiences in Boston and around the country and the globe for decades as both a singer and songwriter. She has received the Boston Blues Festival Lifetime Achievement Award, had seven Blues Music Award nominations, and released five CDs. Sax Gordon, known for his “hard-blowing, exciting, gutsy” signature style, has performed around the world, won numerous awards, and recorded six CDs. The Duke Robillard rhythm section: Bruce Bears on keyboard, Jesse Williams on bass, and Mark Teixeira on drums will back up Toni Lynn and Sax Gordon for this fabulous afternoon of music.

Lincoln Academy with Jennifer Haugh: Making climate change personal—using public art to motivate sustainable behavior
November 6 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 6 at 12:30 to hear Jennifer Haugh discuss “Making Climate Change Personal: Using Public Art to Motivate Sustainable Behavior.” Despite the increased frequency of extreme weather events, the effects of individual impacts on climate change are still an abstraction for many. This presentation by the founder of Iconic Energy Consulting looks at concepts ranging from mitigating the aesthetic effects of wind turbines to “feedback” sculpture that rewards communities for reducing energy use, and explores the challenges of connecting the dots between personal choices and global impacts. The Council on Aging provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion. All ages welcome!

Techno teach-in with LEAP students
November 8 at 2:30 p.m.
Middle school students from the LEAP after-school program invite you to join them at Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 2:30–3:30 p.m. to get help with a variety of devices, such as computers, cell phones, iPads and tablets, and more! Call the COA at 781-259-8811 to sign up.

Celebrate Veterans Day with other veterans and spouses
November 9 at 9 a.m.
Celebrate Veterans Day with other veterans and their spouses on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. at Bemis Hall. You’ll be treated to pancakes with butter and syrup, coffee, and great conversation! This is a social time just to chat and get to know other veterans in town. The breakfast is free, but please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.

Bowling
November 9 at 2 p.m.
Go Bowling at the Acton Bowladrome with the COA on Thursday, Nov. 9. Most of us haven’t bowled in years, but don’t worry — bowlers will be using small balls (called candlepin bowling). The group will have four bowlers to a lane and maybe get a little competition going. Afterwards, they will head for an early dinner to Not Your Average Joe’s to discuss their bowling skills or lack thereof. They will leave Donelan’s parking lot at 2 p.m. and plan to be back in Lincoln by 6:15 p.m. Traveling in a Doherty’s School Bus, the cost of the trip is $15 which includes lane and shoe rental and dinner will be on your own. To make your reservation, send your check to Donna Rizzo, 22 Blackburnian Rd., Lincoln MA, 781-257-5050.

How much is that antique or jewelry worth?
November 9 at 2:15 p.m.
You never know what treasures you might have hidden in your attic or jewelry box. Come to a special Appraisal Afternoon with Karen M. Keane, CEO, and Kaitlin Shinnick, senior specialist, fine jewelry, from Skinner Auctioneers, on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 2:15 at Bemis Hall. Ms. Keane or Ms. Shinnick will identify, comment on, and place a value on one item. If you don’t have anything to be appraised, come on down to join the fun and see what your friends and neighbors have brought.

Lincoln Academy with Zach Woods: amateurs assist in the second war for U.S. independence
November 13 at 12:30 p.m..
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 13 at 12:30 to hear Zach Woods discuss “Amateurs Assist in the Second War for U.S. Independence.” Non-professional militia, privateers, and Napoleon hindered and helped as we fought against the superior but hamstrung British military in the War of 1812. What was the war all about? Learn about some of the surprising and telling moments in the conflict through a short film and presentation. The Council on Aging provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion. All ages welcome.

Free elder law clinic
November 13 at 3 p.m.
Got a question about issues such as estate planning, MassHealth, protecting assets for a loved one with a serious disability, guardianship, conservatorship or probate? The COA is pleased to provide a monthly legal clinic with elder law attorney and Lincoln resident Sasha Golden on Monday, Nov. 13 from 3–4 p.m. at Bemis Hall. There is no charge for the thirty-minute consultation, but please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.

Free wellness clinic for all ages
November 14 at 10 a.m.
Meet with a nurse at Lincoln Woods on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Blood pressure, nutrition and fitness, medication management, chronic disease management, resources, and more. Funded by the Ogden Codman Trust and provided by Emerson Hospital Home Care.

The COA science group: 4,000 feet of climate change, part II
November 16 at 10:15 a.m.
Join physicist Stanley Solomon on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 10:15 a.m. in Bemis Hall for the second in a three-part series exploring the physicists’ view of climate change using articles from three issues of Physics Today, a professional journal published by the American Physics Society and read by physicists worldwide. In this session, Stan will discuss the validity of accumulated temperature measurements. He plans to distribute copies of the articles before the sessions, so if you would like copies, please call the COA at 781-259-8811 to leave your name and email address.

Brush up on CPR and auto-defibrillators
November 17 at 9 a.m.
Knowing CPR and how to use an automatic defibrillator (AED) can help you save a life. Come to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 17 at 9 a.m. for a brush-up or an introduction to CPR and use of a defibrillator given by the Fire Department. This free workshop may lead to certification or you may take it just in case you come across someone in need in your daily life.  Call the COA at 781-259-8811 to sign up and let us know if you would like certification. All ages are welcome! (maximum of 20.)

Lincoln Academy with Lawrence Climo: An American doctor in the Vietnamese Health Service, 1966–67
November 20 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 20 at 12:30 to hear Lawrence Climo discuss “An American Doctor in the Vietnamese Health Service, 1966-67.” Dr. Lawrence Climo is a retired physician, new to Lincoln. He’s also a Vietnam vet. Larry participated in an unusual military mission during the Vietnam War for which he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal by the U.S. government and the Gallantry Cross with Palm by the Republic of Vietnam. Come hear about those experiences, which he has recently detailed in a book. The Council on Aging provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion. All ages welcome.

Gourmet luncheon with friends old and new
November 21 at 11:30 a.m.
Lincolnites 60 and older are invited to enjoy a delicious gourmet meal with new friends and old at 11:30 on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at St. Anne’s Church. They welcome new diners often — give them a try! Please reserve by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 at least a week ahead even if you have previously attended. The cost of each meal is $5. Caregivers are welcome to come with those for whom they are caring. Let them know if you need transportation or a seating partner when you sign up. The lunch is co-sponsored by the COA, the Friends of the COA, Minuteman Senior Services, Newbury Court, St. Anne’s, and the Lincoln Garden Club.

Fireside chat: what are you grateful for?
November 22 at 10 a.m.
Let’s give thanks. Even if you’ve had a challenging year, let’s not dwell on that. What are you grateful for? Discuss your thoughts and ideas with a group on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. at their new location in the Community Room at Lincoln Woods (50 Wells Rd.). The Fireside Chat meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m. and is facilitated by Sharon Antia.

Property sales in September

  • 5 Deerhaven Rd. — Theresa Meehan to Roger and Rebecca Yeh for $860,000 (September 1)
  • 19 Brooks Rd. — Sarah Smith Cairns to Brian and Kimberly Jalet for $850,000 (September 22)
  • 142 Bedford Rd. — Hui Pires to Paul and Reanna Wu for $618,999 (September 18)
  • 12 Old Cambridge Turnpike — Amanda Fargo to Leon Calitri for $575,000 (September 1)
  • 169 Lexington Rd. — Yolanda Cellucci Trust et al to Lincoln Master Build 1 LLC for $350,000 (September 13)
  • 0 Fridolin Hill Rd. (three parcels) — Donald W. Barron and Charles Anton to Yesim Taskor and Halil Ali Pirnar for $1,400,000 (September 29)

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Trunk or Treat moved to Friday

Due to a rainy forecast, the “Trunk or Treat” event originally scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 25 has been rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 27 from 5–6 p.m. in the Brooks parking lot. This is an annual event sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department where the back ends of cars and trucks are decorated for Halloween and children can “trunk or treat” among them in safety. Register your vehicle for one of the reserved spots, decorate your trunk area, and pass out candy or non-candy items or host fun games. If you can’t participate, candy donations are always welcome. No vehicles will be admitted into the lot after 4:15 p.m. To register, call 781-259-0784.

Halloween party at the library

Celebrate Halloween early with a kids’ party at the Lincoln Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. Families can groove to children’s songs and Halloween favorites. Come in costume if you wish—but be sure you can still move! Recommended for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome.

Fall knitting group starting

A new weekly knitting group is starting on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room and will run though December 21. Knitters of all levels are welcome. Beginners should contact Jen James at jenjames@gmail.com to find out what materials are required.

Clarification

An October 23 article headlined “School committees float idea of a shared L-S/Sudbury superintendent” quoted a brief by attorney Marc Terry as saying that the ability of a town district and a regional district to share central office functions is “an unsettled point of law.” While this quote is accurate, it does mean to imply that the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not allow such arrangements, only that state statutes are silent on the subject. The last paragraph of Terry’s memo notes that any potential challenge could be forestalled by an intermunicipal agreement (IMA) subject to approval by the Boards of Selectmen.