The June 16 article headlined “Planning Board is latest to endorse Nature Link project” incorrectly stated that Joseph Kolchinsky is a non-abutter to the Farrington Memorial land that’s part of the proposed Nature Link project. His property at 83 Page Road does in fact abut both the Farrington property and that of the Paul Panetta Trust. The articlE has been updated.
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An eventful Saturday
The usual-for-2025 Saturday rain didn’t deter hundreds of people flocking to the two big events on Saturday, June 14: the No Kings protests in towns around Lincoln and around the country, and the Feast and Fair in Pierce Park, part of the Lincoln250 series of events. Here are some photos submitted by Lincolnites.
“No Kings”
Lincoln250 Feast and Fair
Corrections
The June 3 story headlined “Community center bids come in high; $2.3m fund transfer sought” misstated the dollar amount by which the Finance Committee hopes to increase the town’s fiscal 2025 reserve fund in order to cover unanticipated expenses this year. Those expenses total about $635,000, but the reserve fund already has about $616,000, so the transfer request will be $50,000 or less, depending on the final numbers. The FinCom will finalize details at its June 10 meeting.
The same story also misstated the source of expected additions to the reserve funds. The total balance of $11.1 million will rise by about another $2.6 million in the fall from underspent amounts and/or revenues in excess of the FY25 budget assumptions, not from property tax income.
Legal notice: Conservation Commission public hearing (18 Todd Pond)
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The Lincoln Conservation Commission (LCC) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:30pm in accordance with the Mass. Wetlands Protection Act and the Town of Lincoln Wetlands Protection Bylaw. This is in response to the duly filed Notice of Intent by Caroline Marotta and Kimberly Mooney for construction of house additions and decks within the 100-ft Buffer Zone at 18 Todd Pond Road (Parcel 162-15-0). Information on how to log onto the virtual public meeting will be included in the LCC Agenda posted on the town’s website at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. More information can be reviewed here. |
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Note that legal notices often must be posted twice by law. For previous legal notices and details on how to submit a legal notice to the Lincoln Squirrel, click here.
Legal notice: Conservation Commission public hearing (51 Sandy Pond)
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The Lincoln Conservation Commission (LCC) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:05PM in accordance with the MA Wetlands Protection Act and the Town of Lincoln Wetlands Protection Bylaw. This is in response to the duly filed Request for Determination of Applicability by Nancy Fincke for landscape improvements at the Lincoln Nursery School within the 100-ft Buffer Zone at 51 Sandy Pond Road (Parcels 135-2-0 and 135-3-0). Information on how to log onto the virtual public meeting will be included in the LCC Agenda posted on the town’s website at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. More information can be reviewed here. |
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Note that legal notices often must be posted twice by law. For previous legal notices and details on how to submit a legal notice to the Lincoln Squirrel, click here.
Addendum
In an April 29 News Acorn item about the Lincoln Co-ed Softball League opening day, the time was omitted, as was a link to the website for more information. The full item is below, and the original post has been updated.
The Lincoln Co-ed Slow-pitch Softball League will hold an Opening Day event on Sunday, May 4 at 5:00pm at Codman Field with a casual pick-up game and a home run derby as well as contests for kids. All skill levels and awkward batting stances welcome. Equipment provided, including left-handed bats. To learn more and register for the league, click here.
Read the latest issue of the Lincoln Review!
The Spring 2025 issue of the Lincoln Review is packed with artwork, poetry, and essays by Lincolnites. Note: this issue is free for everyone until Friday, May 2 — after that, you’ll need a Lincoln Squirrel subscription to access it. Email lincolnmareview@gmail.com if you’d like a paper copy. If there’s enough demand, we can have a batch printed up (each copy will be about $10).
The submission deadline for the next issue is August 1, so get your warm-weather creative juices flowing! Click here for information on submitting work.
Correction
An incorrect version of the obituary for Jean Loud Mallary was published on April 24. The correct version is now on the Lincoln Squirrel website.
Lincoln marks 250th anniversary of “shot heard ’round the world”
Lincoln residents were out in force as both spectators and participants during the Patriots’ Day weekend celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War. Activities in town included the alarm and muster reenactment on Sunday, April 20 and the dawn tribute and march to Concord on Monday, in addition to the reenactments and parade in Lexington and Concord on Saturday.
There were no major injuries or arrests over the weekend, though several reenactors wearing heavy wool uniforms on Saturday were treated for heat-related illnesses when temperatures reached 80 degrees, and two were taken to the hospital, Lincoln Fire Chief Brian Young reported. They subsequently received an additional eight cases of water. The only minor disturbance came when an unauthorized man from out of state dressed in redcoat garb attempted to join the reenactment and was asked to leave, Police Chief Sean Kennedy said.
Here is a selection of photos in approximate chronological order — a big thank-you to the many residents who sent them. If any of the captions are in error, please email lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com.
Four-legged furry visitors
Lincoln yards were visited by some wildlife on April, the night there was a dusting of snow, and thanks to motion-detecting outdoor cameras, we have them on tape (or on pixels), and residents shared them on LincolnTalk. Click an image to play the video.
Mollye Lockwood’s camera caught this curious black bear, complete with sound effects.
Most likely the same bear…
“I caught this guy on the trail cam around 6:30 this morning. Super cute. Hide ya chickens,” John Nolan wrote. (NOTE: After you hit the Play button, move your cursor arrow out of the frame to get a clear view.)
Another glimpse of the feline from Lockwood’s camera.
…And on April 15, “our bobcat returned.” Nolan wrote. “Judging by the tail wag, she seems happy.”
Once again, we are put in mind of the humorous Onion “news” video about a similar occurrence (note: language rated R.)