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Learn about spending projects

On Tuesday, March 18 at 7:30pm, the Capital Planning Committee and Community Preservation Committee will preview their slate of FY26 Projects before they are formally presented at Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 29. This joint meeting will be held virtually, providing the public the opportunity to participate remotely. Click here for the Zoom link. See the lists of projects and details of the CPC requests.

Film: “Stranger than Paradise”

The Lincoln Library Film Society presents “Stranger than Paradise” directed by Jim Jarmusch on Thursday, March 20 at 6:00pm in the Tarbell Room. Three slackers are on a self-discovery road trip to Florida. More information.

GearTicks robotics event for grades 1-3

The Lincoln GearTicks are hosting a free event for students in grades 1-3 on Saturday, March 22 from 10:00-11:00am in the Lincoln School Learning Commons. There will be Lego robot demos, Segway bot battles, Lego free play, and FLL Explore team models. See what Lincoln’s First Lego League Explore teams were working on this season and have some fun. More information: hello@gearticks.com.

Deck’s quilts featured in show

Quilts by Lincoln resident Tricia Deck will be included in Concord 250’s “Quilts 250: Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy” on Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23 from 10:00am–4:00pm at Concord Academy (166 Main St., Concord). The free show — a collaboration among local quilt guilds Concord Piecemakers, Quilters’ Connection, and Rising Star Quilters Guild — will showcase over 200 quilts in a variety of categories: Antique, Traditional, Contemporary, The Spirit of 1775, and Quilts of Protest. There will be children’s activities, a quality boutique, and Quilts in Bloom, a display of floral arrangements paired with quilts. There will also be a ticketed lecture ($10) on Saturday, March 22.

Town Moderator’s annual meeting on March 26

The Town Moderator will be hosting her annual meeting on Wednesday, March 26 at 7:00pm in the Town Hall’s Donaldson Conference Room and on Zoom (passcode: 378902) in preparation for the March 29 Annual Town Meeting. The purpose of the moderator’s meeting is to iron out procedural details (e.g., clarifying meeting protocols, identifying presenters, establishing presentation times, etc.) with the presenting boards and committees to help ensure a smooth and efficiently managed Town Meeting.  Members of the public are welcome to attend. Information related to this year’s Town Meeting including the warrant (the list of business to be conducted, the Finance Committee’s report and budget, and various other materials) can be found on the Town Meeting web page.

Get ready for town election

Lincoln’s annual town election is coming up on Monday, March 31. There are two contested races on the ballot in which there are three candidates for two open positions: the Planning Board and the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School District Committee. Click here for a sample ballot.

For a municipal election, the state does not send out postcards that you can fill out to request a ballot. Therefore, if you wish to vote by mail, please complete a Vote by Mail application form and return it to the Town Clerk’s office. Please note that, under state law, typed signatures on applications are not permitted. The deadline to request to vote by mail is Monday, March 24 by 5:00pm.

Early voting in person starts on Saturday, March 22 and continues on Monday, March 24 through Thursday, March 27 from 10:00am-3:00pm each day in the Donaldson Room in Town Hall. On Election Day, the polls are open from 7:30am-8:00pm in the Reed Gym on Ballfield Road. Click here for more information.

LSB Players presents “Once Upon a Wolf”

LSB Players, the theater production company of Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, presents “Once Upon a Wolf” by Steph DeFerie on Saturday, March 29 at 11:00am (sensory-friendly) and 3:00pm in the school’s Kirshner Auditorium. It’s part of the group’s TYA (theatre for young audiences) initiative. There will be lobby activities for young children before the show and during intermission. Concessions will also be sold at intermission (cash only). Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, and $5 for ages 5 and under. Purchase online or at the door.

Volunteer members sought for Green Energy Committee

The Select Board is seeking up to four additional volunteers to serve a one-year term (renewable annually) as appointed members to the Lincoln Green Energy Committee. If interested, please submit a completed volunteer application and cover letter by Friday, April 4 for decision at the April 14 Select Board meeting. For more information about what the GEC does and how to apply, click here.

The Town of Lincoln, MA (owner) invites sealed bids for Bedford Road and Lincoln Road Water Main Replacement – Phase 1 for replacement of approximately 5,050 linear feet of 12-inch water main to replace the existing 10-inch and 12-inch mains. Substantial completion: November 14, 2025. Final completion: May 29, 2026.

[Read more…] about Legal notice: Water Main Replacement – Phase 1 (notice #2 of 2)

Now that the Lincoln Squirrel website is back in action, it’s time to add Lincoln arts to your day. The deadline for submitting stories, poetry artwork, photos, and other creative work for the next issue of the Lincoln Review is April 4, 2025. Anyone who has a Lincoln connection (current or former residents, extended family, employees, etc.) is eligible. Share your work and have it preserved online in the Lincoln Review!

See the most recent issue here. For more information on submitting your work, click here or just email it to lincolnmareview@gmail.com or lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. We’e shooting for a publication date of May 5, 2025. Don’t be shy — show us your creative chops!

Barb Rhines, editor
Alice Waugh, publisher (also editor of the Lincoln Squirrel)

The Lincoln Squirrel calendar listing for Galentines’ Day Paint Night on Friday, Feb. 28 had the wrong title — it’s actually called Date Night Paint Night — and an incorrect registration link. Click here for more information and registration. 

In the February 20 article headlined “Legal notices in the Lincoln Squirrel OK’d by state,” a members-only link was given for the Lincoln Historic District Commission legal notice. The link has been corrected. No login is required for any legal notice.

Due to an error on the Lincoln-Sudbury School Committee web page, the February 12 article headlined “Four candidates vying for seats on Planning Board” mistakenly said that Lucy Maulsby is the only Lincoln resident on the committee. In fact, Catherine Bitter is also from Lincoln. The table of candidates should also have indicated that Ray Shepard, a candidate for Trustees of Lincoln Library, is an incumbent. The article and table have been corrected.

December 16

Greenridge Lane (1:33 p.m., 6:16 p.m., and 9:44 p.m.) — Attempts were made to serve court paperwork. The person was not at home.

December 17

Minuteman Technical High School (9:09 a.m.) — A faulty smoke detector resulted in a fire alarm.

Donelan’s Supermarket (6:36 p.m.) — A person in Donelan’s parking lot observed red and white lights in the sky. They thought it could be related to recent drone sightings.

December 18

Brooks Road (11:17 a.m.) — A caller reported a deer in their backyard that appeared injured. An officer arrived and the deer ran into the woods.

North Commons (2:17 p.m.) — A resident reported damage to several exterior holiday decorations.

Lincoln Road (10:27 p.m.) — A commuter had reported losing an item near the train platform. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the item.

December 19

Lincoln Road (9:01 a.m.) — A person spoke with an officer regarding a letter they had received.

Carroll School (2:26 p.m.) — An officer spoke with a staff member at the school.

Brooks Hill Road (2:37 p.m.) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a possible internet fraud.

Birchwood Lane (4:40 p.m.) — A faulty smoke detector caused a fire alarm activation. Maintenance was notified.

Bypass Road (5:41 p.m.) — Several reports were received of a deceased deer in the roadway. The Mass. Highway Department was notified.

Route 2 Gas (5:55 p.m.) — The Lincoln Police and Fire Departments responded to assist the Massachusetts State Police with a two-vehicle crash.

December 20

South Great Road (2:03 a.m.) — An officer provided a courtesy transport.

Lincoln Road (8:23 a.m.) — A motorist reported the railroad gates were malfunctioning. An officer observed the gates for a cycle and reported no issues.

Weston Road I1:18 p.m.) — A vehicle struck a utility pole. The operator was not injured and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

North Great Road (5:38 p.m.) — A caller spoke to an officer after receiving an email demanding money.

Wells Road (6:16 p.m.) — A person spoke with an officer regarding an ongoing incident with another individual.

South Great Road (8:59 p.m.) — Several calls were received for a one-car crash near Bowles Terrace. Christopher Phillips, 36, of Winchendon was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, speed, and a marked lanes violation. He was later bailed and ordered to appear at Concord District Court on December 23.

Tower Road (9:57 p.m.) — A caller requested assistance with a residential lockout. The Fire Department responded and assisted.

December 21

Mill Street (9:59 a.m.) — A caller reported their water meter was leaking. The Water Department was notified.

Mackintosh Lane (2:16 p.m.) — A caller reported two young males were lighting a camp fire in the woods. The conservation ranger located them and advised them to put the fire out.

December 22

Lincoln Woods (2:55 p.m.) — A caller reported a water leak in their residence. Maintenance was notified.

Hillcrest Road (11:39 p.m.) — The town of Weston requested a mutual aid response for a working structure fire.

Sandy Pond Road (11:58 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing a noise outside their residence that they believed may have been coming from a drone. An officer checked the area and determined that the noise was most likely the result of a nearby airplane.

December 23

Lincoln Road (12:38 a.m.) — An Apple automatic crash activation was called in for Lincoln Road. The area was checked; a pedestrian reported a malfunctioning device.

Greenridge Lane (9:05 a.m.) — A caller reported that a delivery vehicle struck several pylons and left the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

December 24

Battle Road Farm (8:07 a.m.) — A caller spoke to an officer regarding an ongoing situation.

Mary’s Way (1:28 p.m.) — A caller reported a loose yellow Laborador retriever near the Commons that looked in distress. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Old Winter Street (4:35 p.m.) — A caller reported a past encounter with an aggressive dog. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Oak Meadow Road (7:14 p.m.) — A caller reported a water leak in their basement. The Water Department was notified.

Food Project field (11:59 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing banging noises and seeing lights in the area of the Food Project. Keolis was working in the area.

December 25

Concord Road (2:41 a.m.) — A caller reported hearing loud noises similar to gunshots. An officer checked and confirmed that Keolis was working in the area.

Old County Road (4:55 p.m.) — Police and fire units responded to a crash at Route 2 and Old County Road. The Massachusetts State Police booked the crash.

Sandy Pond Road (8:44 p.m.) — A one-car crash was reported on Sandy Pond Road. Upon arrival, the vehicle was unoccupied and on fire. An investigation is ongoing.

December 26

Lincoln Road (8:03 a.m.) — Police and fire units responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection with Codman Road. A vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign, resulting in the collision. Both operators were transported to the hospital and the vehicles were towed from the scene.

South Great Road (7:40 p.m.) — A crash occurred when a vehicle struck a utility pole. The operator refused medical attention. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

December 27

Bypass Road (5:45 a.m.) — A motorist reported striking a deer. The deer ran off and there was minimal damage to the vehicle.

Wells Road (11:44 a.m.) — An officer responded to a residence regarding a motor vehicle crash that occurred in another jurisdiction.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:39 p.m.) — Police assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash.

Bank of America (12:44 p.m.) — A caller reported losing an earring in the bank’s parking lot.

Mount Misery parking lot (2:36 p.m.) — A lost dog was reported.

December 8

Twin Pond Lane (7:23 a.m.) — Officers responded to a residence to investigate tire tracks left in the snow.

Lincoln Road (7:31 p.m.) — An officer noticed the railroad crossing gates appeared to be malfunctioning. The officer remained on scene for a cycle and the MBTA was notified.

December 9

Weston Road (6:47 p.m.) — A person reported being the possible victim of a fraud.

Harvest Circle (11:10 p.m.) — An officer helped a family member contact a relative in Lincoln.

December 10

Ent Road, Hanscom AFB (2:20 a.m.) — Officer assisted Hanscom Air Force Base Security Forces with a well-being check on a juvenile.

North Great Road (7:25 a.m.) — A two vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Hanscom Drive when a vehicle traveling east lost control and struck an oncoming vehicle. One of the operators was transported to the hospital. The operator who lost control was cited for a marked lanes violation. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Lexington Road (11:54 a.m.) — A person reported a missing or stolen item from their entryway.

Lincoln Road 4:59 p.m.) — Officers responded to the intersection of Lincoln Road and Route 117 for a three-vehicle crash after one vehicle failed to yield at the intersection, ultimately striking two others. One of the drivers was transported to the hospital and two of the three vehicles were towed from the scene. The driver that caused the crash was cited for failure to yield.

North Great Road (6:21 p.m.) — A dead deer was reported in a travel lane. The Mass. Highway Department was alerted.

December 11

Lincoln Road (7:32 a.m.) — A motorist reported a possible malfunction with the railroad crossing gates. An officer responded and monitored the gates; there appeared to be no issue.

Tower Road (12:32 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a person regarding an ongoing situation.

Wells Road (7:56 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded for the odor of smoke in an office that turned out to be coming from a malfunctioning dryer.

December 12

Weston Road (8:31 a.m.) — An officer served court paperwork.

Windingwood Lane (12:53 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a person regarding possible threatening text messages.

Lincoln Road (3:57 p.m.) — A person turned in several items marked for destruction.

Old Winter Street (4:50 p.m.) — A caller reported a malfunctioning streetlight. The DPW was notified.

Page Road (6:10 p.m.) — An officer performed a wellness check on a person they encountered.

Bedford Road (6:49 p.m.) — Officers were called to a residence for a vehicle stopped in the driveway. They encountered the operator, identified as John O’Donovan, 68, from Brookfield, Conn., and arrested him for operating under the influence of alcohol. He was briefly transported to the hospital prior to being booked at the station and was later bailed and ordered to appear at Concord District Court the following day.

December 13

Autumn Lane (3:48 p.m.) — An officer helped a person retrieve some items from a residence.

Huckleberry Hill (5:24 p.m.) — An officer investigated a parking complaint on Huckleberry Hill. The vehicle in question was gone on arrival.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (6:19 p.m.) — An officer helped a motorist with a flat tire.

December 14

North Great Road (9:41 a.m.) — The Fire Department investigated a report about an odor of natural gas inside a structure. The area was metered with negative findings.

Wells Road (12:16 p.m.) — An officer assisted a motorist with an issue related to their vehicle.

Page Road (12:30 p.m.) — An officer assisted a person with an ongoing matter.

Tower Road (4:25 p.m.) — A person reported stolen packages.

Baker Bridge Road (4:55 p.m.) — A caller reported a suspicious object in the sky. An officer responded and confirmed the object was most likely a planet.

Old Sudbury Road (9:00 p.m.) — An officer made a notification at the request of an outside agency.

December 15

Ridge Road (2:24 p.m.) — A caller reported a missing cat. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

There will be a funeral Mass on Thursday, Dec. 5 for John Fred Solman, who died on November 27 at age 80. (Note: the funeral home declined to pay the Lincoln Squirrel to run his full obituary and photo.)

Speakers to address the “Holy Land problem”

(Editor’s note: The flyer for this event has generated considerable controversy on LincolnTalk.)

The Lincoln-based GRALTA Foundation is hosting a pair of speakers to discuss “the Holy Land problem” on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. in Bemis Hall. The speakers are Palestinian scientist and author Mazin Qumsiyeh, founder of the Palestine Museum of Natural History and Palestine Institute of Biodiversity and Sustainability as well as a professor at Bethlehem and Birzeit Universities; and Mark Braverman, a retired clinical psychologist and trauma consultant, Palestinian rights activist, and executive director of Kairos.

Dig into chili at Codman Community Farms

Come to Codman Community Farms on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 4:30–7 p.m. for homemade chili and freshly baked cornbread served straight from the Codman kitchen. Enjoy a satisfying dinner around the fire pits in our courtyard or take your dinner to go. There will be both beef chili made with Codman’s 100% grass-fed beef as well as vegan chili made with local sweet potatoes. Pre-order required; click here.

LLCT events coming up

• The Lincoln Land Conservation will sponsor a family-friendly seed paper workshopon Monday, Dec. 9 from 4–5 p.m. at the Birches School. Free and open the public. best for grades K-4. 
• On Thursday, Dec. 12from 7:30–8:30 p.m. on Zoom, Ron McAdow will share his slide presentation on Well Meadow, a pristine wetland near Fairhaven Bay on Lincoln’s western boundary. Click here to register and get the Zoom link.

Donate gift cards for needy seniors

Each year, the Council on Aging & Human Services visits needy seniors to spread some holiday cheer. This year we are collecting $10 gift cards to locations like Market Basket, Walgreen, and CVS. Stop by the “giving tree” in the Bemis Hall lobby to take a specific gift card request to fulfill, or bring in the grocery/pharmacy gift card of your choosing. Please return gift card donations by Friday, Dec. 9.

Boy Scouts are selling Christmas trees

Lincoln Boy Scout Troop 127 is holding their annual Christmas tree sale at the corner of Lincoln and Codman roads. This year’s batch of balsam firs come from northern Nova Scotia and range from three to ten feet tall. Scouts will be selling trees on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and on Monday evenings beginning December 9 from 7–8 p.m. Cash only.