Fraudulent unemployment claims were filed this week in the names of residents on Todd Pond Road, Birchwood Lane, Tower Road, Chestnut Circle, Sandy Pond Road, and Beaver Pond Road. because of the volume, the Lincoln Squirrel will no longer include these calls in the police log. All of these claims are due to nationwide data…
Commuter rail service cuts expected for Lincoln and other stops
Lincoln and other towns with commuter rail stops will probably see an end to all weekend train service as well as the closure of some stations as the MBTA struggles to cope with a massive ridership dropoff due to the Covid-29 pandemic. The proposed commuter rail service cuts released by the MBTA last week include:…
Police outline benefits and FAQs on body-worn cameras
Following is a statement and FAQ about body-worn and cruiser cameras submitted to the public by the Lincoln Police Department, which is requesting funds for this equipment in next year’s budget. The topic of body-worn cameras was raised during one of three Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism forums. Information stemming from all three forums will…
Both sides in Real dispute plan to keep on cooking
The Real restaurant expects to reopen even as two of its former owner/managers have filed suit against the remaining owner. Residents learned last week that Tom Fosnot and Ruth-Anne Adams had left the restaurant they co-founded with Linsday Parker in 2019. On November 6, Fosnot and Adams sent a group email to previous customers revealing…
Water Dept. superintendent leaving as town considers future plans for water supply
Water Department Superintendent MaryBeth Wiser has resigned as of Jan. 1, 2021. The change will mean another recruiting push for the embattled department, which has seen budget and personnel turmoil resulting in substantial capital spending and water rate increases. Wiser said she was retiring in her letter of resignation she sent in September to the…
My Turn: Thanks to Town Clerk Valerie Fox
By Joan Kimball, Barbara Slayter, and Stephen Binder We of the Lincoln Democratic and Republican Town Committees want to thank Town Clerk Valerie Fox for all her work to make the elections run smoothly this year. These two fall elections were particularly challenging with Covid-19. Valerie and her staff put a great deal of thought…
Submit your stuff for the next Lincoln Chipmunk
The deadline for submitting poetry, fiction, first-person writing, photos, artwork, etc. to the Lincoln Chipmunk is Wednesday, Nov. 24. Share your creativity with your fellow Lincolnites and beyond. chipmunk.lincolnsquirrel.com The Lincoln Chipmunk, successor to the Lincoln Review, is part of the Lincoln Squirrel, our town’s #1 news source. Subscriptions to both are just $4.50 a month…
Police log for Oct. 30–November 4, 2020
Downed trees, branches, and/or wires were reported on Lincoln Road, South Great Road, Tower Field Lane, and Tower Road on October 20, on Lincoln Road on October 31, and on Tabor Hill Road, Lexington Road, and Lincoln Road on November 2. Callers reported that fraudulent claims of unemployment were filed in their names on Short…
Town moves to highest level of water restrictions
Summertime limits on outdoor watering usually end on September 30, but due to the ongoing severe drought, the Water Commission instead tightened restrictions to Stage 4, its highest level. The new restrictions took place on November 3. About a month earlier on October 9, state Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides declared a “critical…
State of the Town updates to span three evenings
Lincoln’s annual State of the Town meeting will be split into three online meetings from 7–9 p.m. on three consecutive days next week. Topics and dates will be as follows. Click here to register for any or all of the sessions. Tuesday, Nov. 17 Public health update Lincoln Covid-19 web page Town Meeting preview School…