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Ruth Moskowitz, 1922-2021

Ruth Moskowitz

Ruth Brown Moskowitz died peacefully on September 5 at The Commons in Lincoln, where she spent the last five and a half years of her life.

She was born in Chicago to Leon and Sophie Brown, both immigrants from Romania. When she was eight, the family moved to Coney Island, N.Y., where she grew up and graduated from Lincoln High School. She then obtained further education at the Pratt Institute and Teacher’s College Columbia University, where she received a bachelor’s degree. Later she received a master’s degree from Rutgers University in food science.

In 1942 Ruth married Sidney Moskowitz, a successful electrical engineer and a City College of New York graduate. They remained partners for 64 years until he passed away in 2007. Ruth and Sydney lived for many years in Hawthorne, N.J., where they raised their children. Upon Ruth’s retirement, they moved to San Diego.

Ruth focused her professional career on nutrition and feeding children. She initially began as an assistant food editor for Good Housekeeping magazine, then wrote recipes for Lipton Tea Company and moved on to direct the school food service in Elizabeth, N.J. In San Diego she became a voluntary ombudsman for the elderly in nursing homes and hospitals. At the age of 93 she finally retired, having received many awards for her work.

In 2016 she moved to Lincoln to be close to her daughter, Lynn DeLisi. Throughout her life, she was always devoted to family and hungry children worldwide. She is survived by her three children (Lynn, Barry and Shelley); five grandchildren (Jackie, Daniel, Noah, Carly and Kevin, and a sixth, Alex who predeceased her while serving in the Israeli army); and five great-grandchildren (Samuel, Kensuke, Sadye, Aili and Kai).

Ruth was laid to rest next to Sydney in the AM Israel Mortuary in San Diego. May she rest in peace and her memory be a comfort to all who had the privilege of knowing her. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice providing food for disadvantaged children would be what Ruth would have wanted.

Police log for September 1–7, 2021

September 1

Huntley Lane (8:05 a.m.) — Caller reported that a tree on their property fell and damaged a vehicle.

Lincoln Road (8:22 a.m.) — Caller reported that unauthorized workers were on her property. Officer responded and found that the workers were on town property.

Police station (10:45 a.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported that someone dumped items near the water treatment plant behind Wells Road. DPW was notified.

Todd Pond Road (1:08 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a family member. Officers checked the residence and no one was home. The caller later reported they were able to make contact with the family member in New Hampshire.

September 2

Granville Road (6:33 a.m. and 6:45 a.m.) — Two cars (a 2014 Toyota Highlander and a 2017 Ford Expedition) were reported stolen from a driveway overnight. A third car at a different home on Granville Road was also broken into and rummaged through and a seat pad stolen. The Ford was recovered later that morning in Lawrence but the Toyota had not been recovered as of the evening of September 8.

Wells Road (2:06 p.m.) — Officer attempted to deliver court paperwork to a resident but no one was home.

North Great Road, Paul Revere lot (4:58 p.m.) — Caller sought assistance after losing her keys on the trail. Officer responded and transported her to her residence to get another set of keys. The party later found the keys.

Wells Road (2:06 p.m.) — Officer attempted to delivered court paperwork to a resident but the party no longer lives there, so officer emailed the documents to them.

September 3

Lincoln School (7:30 a.m. and 2:31 p.m.) — Officer assisted with traffic on the first day of school for children in pre-K and kindergarten.

Wheeler Road (1:46 p.m.) — A party came to the station wanting to retrieve belongings at her former residence. Officer assisted the party.

Donelan’s lot (5:10 p.m.) — Caller reported that her vehicle was backed into by a driver who left the scene without stopping. No damage to the vehicle, but the caller was concerned for the well-being of the driver. Officers made contact with the driver.

September 4

Codman Road (3:39 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked on the side of the roadway. No one was around the vehicle.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (6:45 a.m.) — Caller reported a dog running down exit 125 on Route 2. Officer was unable to locate.

Wheeler Road (11:28 a.m.) — A resident came to the station looking for assistance with a family matter. Officer assisted the party with their legal options.

Concord Road (11:31 a.m.) — Caller reported losing an iPad that was accidentally left on the roof of their vehicle, just in case it gets turned in.

Granison Road, Weston — Weston police called looking for assistance with someone who was heard calling for help. They later called back to cancel, as the party was calling their lost dog.

Lincoln Road (11:20 p.m.) — Caller reported hitting a deer near the police station. Minor damage.

September 5

Lexington Road (8:16 a.m.) — One-car crash into a telephone pole. No injuries; vehicle was towed and Verizon was notified regarding damage to the pole.

Wells Road (11:50 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on two individuals. Officers checked and all was well.

Wheeler Road (9:41 p.m.) — Caller outside a residence was upset with a family member and looking to speak with an officer. Officers responded and spoke to both parties involved. The caller was satisfied and left the area.

September 6

Tracey’s Service Station (1:56 p.m.) — Officer checked on a party at the gas station.

Lewis Street (7:53 a.m.) — Caller reported that a vehicle scraped a pole in the parking lot near the train station.

September 7

South Great Road (2:27 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked off the side of the roadway. The driver was OK and had pulled over to send a text.

South Great Road (6:43 a.m.) — Caller reported hearing what sounded like gunshots near the pond. Officers checked the area but nothing was found.

Lincoln Road (1:08 p.m.) — Officer spoke to a party to serve him court paperwork. The officer faxed the paperwork to Foxborough police and the involved party will pick up the paperwork there.

Todd Pond Road (4:20 p.m.) — Caller reported a water main break. Officers responded and contacted the Water Department to handle.

Wells Road (4:41 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported that a purse was stolen sometime overnight. Report taken, investigation ongoing.

South Commons (7:44 p.m.) — Officer delivered paperwork to a resident from the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Lincoln Road (9:35 p.m.) — A party walking near the station requested a ride home. Officer dropped the party off at their residence.

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Talk on Lincoln trails hosted by Conservation Dept./LLCT 

“Lincoln’s Trail Use Vision” is the focus of the Conservation Coffee on Thursday, Sept. 9 from 8–9 a.m. Conservation Director Michele Grzenda will discuss Lincoln’s previous and current trail use and steps for evaluating future changes in allowed trail uses. Pre-registration is required; click here. After registering, you’ll receive an email with the meeting link. Email conservation@lincolntown.org with any questions.

Food Project hosts free online gala

Celebrate the Lincoln-based Food Project in an online event on Thursday, Sept. 9 from 7–8 p.m. Each year, the Big Shindig welcomes supporters, parents, neighbors and young workers to celebrate the food grown, the communities supported, and the youth empowered as the organization worked together through a pandemic that provided a stark reminder of the importance of its work towards food justice and equality. Click here to register for the free event. Additionally, bidding is now open for the Food Project’s silent auction.

Church group presents events on James Baldwin, King Philip’s War

The Racial Justice Advocates (RJA) of the First Parish Church invites everyone to two James Baldwin Summer events: a Zoom screening of “I Am Not Your Negro” on Thursday, Sept. 9 from 7–9 p.m. and a discussion of Baldwin’s first novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain, on Thursday, Sept. 16 from 7–9 p.m. The Oscar-nominated film, based on Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript Remember This House, explores the history of racism in the United States through Baldwin’s recollections of civil rights leaders Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr., as well as his personal observations of American history. The novel, based on Baldwin’s experiences as a teenaged preacher in a small revivalist church, describes two days and a long night in the life of the Grimes family. On Thursday, Sept. 23 from 7–9 p.m., the RJA presents a screening of Professor Jill Lepore’s video talk about King Philip’s War in Massachusetts.

Zoom links for all three events can be found on the First Parish in Lincoln’s RJA web page.

Codman arts and crafts fair this weekend

The 39th annual Codman Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Fair will take place on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Codman Estate (34 Codman Rd., Lincoln). There will be live entertainment, a food court, and work by nearly 100 local artisans — painting, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, clothing and more. $5 admission, free for Historic New England members and kids under 12. For more information, call 617-994-5914.

Autumn walks in Lincoln

Naturalist John Calabria will lead monthly “Noticing Walks” starting on Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 1–2:30 p.m. starting at the back of the commuter lot near Donelan’s (other walks are on October 5, November 2, and December 7). Click here for more information and registration. Sponsored by the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and the Council on Aging and Human Services.

The Conservation Department will start its Tuesday fall trail walks from 9:30–11:30 a.m. (rain or shine) on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at Mount Misery. Other destinations: Drumlin Farm to Weston Woods (September 28), Flint’s Pond East (October 12), Codman East Woods and Hemlock Grove (October 19), and Browning Fields, Pigeon Hill, and Chapman Pasture (October 26). Click here for details on meeting locations. Registration is required to keep group size under 15 and to contact walkers in case of cancellation due to weather or public health concerns. Click here to register (select the tab at the bottom for the date you’re interested in). You may also RSVP by calling the Conservation Dept. at 781-259-2612 or emailing conservation@lincolntown.org.

New issue of the Lincoln Chipmunk is here

“Pollinate,” a sculpture by Nancy Selvage

The latest issue of the Lincoln Chipmunk has just hit the virtual stands — check it out! The deadline for the next issue is October 31, so get busy with your pen, keyboard, paintbrush, camera, or what have you.

A note to contributors: if you’d like to have your photo and a brief biography appear at the bottom of each of your pieces (past issues, this issue and in the future), send them along to lincolnsquirelnews@gmail.com. Have a look at the bottom of “My Little Generator” by Andy Payne (June issue) to see an example.

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Three events coming up at the library

The Lincoln Library Film Society is back with screenings at the library starting with Kedi on Thursday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. The film follows seven of the thousands of cats that roam Istanbul who live between two worlds, neither wild nor tame, and bring joy and purpose to those people they choose to adopt. Movies will be screened on the third Thursday of each month using the club’s new AV system purchased with funds from the Friends of the Lincoln Library and the Ogden Codman Trust. Due to the pandemic, food will not be permitted.

Residents are invited to a watch party with Isabel Wilkerson, author of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. After the video presentation, there will be a live community conversation on diversity, equity and inclusion led by former State Rep. Byron Rushing and Salem State University professor Roopika Risam. All are invited to participate in the discussion (you need not have read the book in advance). Click here to register. Presented by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Massachusetts Center for the Book, and public libraries across the state in recognition of the National Book Festival.

The library presents an evening with photographer Dmitri Kasterine, author of Who How When Where, on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 7–8:30 p.m. Kasterine was a still photographer for director Stanley Kubrick, and his subjects have included James Baldwin, Mick Jagger and Queen Elizabeth II. For Zoom information, email lrothenberg@minlib.net.

Daffodil bulb sales benefit SSEF

South Sudanese Enrichment for Families invites residents to purchase daffodil bulbs for fall planting to support sending South Sudanese children to preschool. Preorder at SSEFBoston.org by September 12 and pick up bulbs on October 23 at the Lincoln Mall. All to make your yard beautiful and support educational equality.

COA&HS offers art exhibit and more

“Older, Wiser and Better,” an art exhibition via Zoom, will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. Instructor Janet Schwartz will present work focusing on hard and soft pastels by local artists including Carol Bull, Milt Davis, Liz Lane. Gerri Malcolm, Blanche Richlin, and Joan Seville. Email Amy at gagnea@lincolntown.org to sign up to attend the show.

Join naturalist John Calabria in discovering nature that surrounds us in Lincoln. All are welcome on the monthly “Noticing” walks on September 14, October 5, November 2, and December 7 from 1–2:30 p.m. Please preregister to receive walk location and weather cancellation updates. Choose  footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather conditions. Click here to register (email  llct@lincolnconservation.org or call 781-259-9251 for help with registration). Sponsored by the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and the Lincoln Council on Aging & Human Services.

For a full list of COA&HS activities in September — including clinics, exercise classes, regular meetings of interest groups, and online chats with town officials — see the COAHS’s calendar page or September newsletter. Call 781-259-8811 or email gagnea@lincolntown.org for Zoom links and other information.

Ride to support disadvantaged pet owners

Phinney’s, a Lincoln-based nonprofit that helps low-income people in Massachusetts keep their pets, is gearing up for its eighth annual Phinney’s Ride, a biennial fundraiser to help those living with HIV and AIDS care for their pets. To celebrate the nonprofit’s 25th anniversary, Phinney’s invites everyone to participate by performing any type of ride between September 1 and November 1. Tag @PhinneysFriends and use #phinneysride on social media when sharing photos of their rides.

The registration fee is $20 with a pledge to raise $200 or more. Individuals may also form teams with family, friends, and coworkers. Everyone who registers will get a personalized web page with photos and their bio where they can direct their ride sponsors. This year also marks the introduction of the Phinney’s Ride “Couch Potato Hero Certificate,” which gives those who don’t want to ride the option of showing their support with a donation of $100 or more. To learn more, visit phinneys.org/ride.

Police log for August 24–31, 2021

August 24

Treble Cove Road, Billerica (3:05 p.m.) — Officers transported a party who was arrested on a non-bailable warrant to the House of Correction.

Old Bedford Road (6:12 p.m.) — Caller reported that a female party walking on Old Bedford Road stepped into the path of his vehicle as he was driving. The person then walked into the woods. Officers checked the area but she was gone on arrival.

Old Bedford Road (8:55 p.m.) Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the Lincoln North lot. Both parties were on their way.

August 25

Sandy Pond Road (3:14 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked on the side of the roadway. Two parties were inside talking; everything was OK.

August 26

Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (9:20 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported that a party at the gate had a warrant out of Lowell District Court for traffic offenses. Paul Brant, 54, of Billerica was arrested and later transported to Concord Court.

Sunnyside Lane (3:29 p.m.) — Officers checked on a party who was having problems with their landline phone. Officers assisting the resident with the phone provider.

North Commons (6:31 p.m.) — Caller wanted to speak with an officer about a civil matter. Officer spoke to the party and provided legal options.

Lincoln School (10:10 p.m.) — Officer checking the grounds found that a fire hydrant was left open, spraying water on the ground. The Fire Department responded to turn off the hydrant.

August 27

Sunnyside Lane (10:56 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officers made contact with the party; everything was fine.

Police Department (11:55 a.m.) — A party dropped off a credit card that was found in town. Officers attempted to make contact with the owner.

Morningside Lane (2:48 p.m.) — A party came to the station to turn in ammunition to be destroyed.

Sandy Pond Road (4:51 p.m.) — Caller reported people fishing at the pump station. Officer checked but they were gone on arrival.

Wells Road (8:36 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on two kids at the residence. Officers made contact with the involved parties and everything was fine.

Todd Pond Road (9:00 p.m.) — Caller wanted to speak to an officer about a civil matter. Officer spoke to the party and advised them of their legal options.

August 28

Walden Street, Concord (9:50 p.m.) — Concord police requested assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a possible altercation at Walden Pond. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate. Concord police later located the vehicle in their town.

August 29

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (9:06 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pull into the highway breakdown lane. The party was tired and had pulled over to rest. They were directed to the rest area where it’s safer to rest.

Codman Road (1:55 p.m.) — Officer checked on a party sleeping behind the stone wall at the intersection of Lincoln Road and Codman Road. The person was resting and went on his way.

South Great Road (4:21 p.m.) — One-car crash involving a telephone pole. One person was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The vehicle was towed, and Eversource and Verizon responded to replace the telephone pole.

August 30

Harvest Circle (3:9 p.m.) — A car carrier sideswiped a parked car on the property (no injuries reported).

Trapelo Road (5:12 p.m.) — Two-car crash at the intersection with Old County Road. No injuries.

Concord Road (5:57 p.m.) — Caller complained about a neighbor’s bug zapper. An officer spoke to the reporting party and checked with the neighbor, who reported it’s an electric fence to protect their garden from animals.

Lewis Street (7:45 p.m.) — Party reported falling victim to a telephone scam and providing money.

August 31

South Great Road (6:01 a.m.) — Caller reported a dead deer along with side of the roadway. The DPW was notified to handle.

Wells Road (12:37 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported providing personal information over the phone to another party. An officer spoke to the party and provided information about safeguarding their identity.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (4:17 p.m.) — Caller reported a crash at the Concord town line. The crash was in Concord, but the Fire Department transported a party to a local hospital.

North Great Road (4:43 p.m.) — Three-car crash near Hanscom Drive. No injuries, one vehicle towed from the scene.

Silver Hill Road (5:22 p.m.) — One-car crash involving a telephone pole. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Did you know… Lincoln is home to a Century Farm?

By Sara Mattes

The letters from Gov Dukakis and Gov. Dever (click to enlarge).

To be honored as a Century Farm, a farm must be owned by the same family for at least 100 consecutive years, and a family member must be living on the premises. For the Flint family and their Matlock Farm, these were easy qualifications to meet. The land was acquired by Thomas Flint in the 1640s and has been farmed by Flint family members continuously since the early 1700s. 

When the Flints received their Century Farm Award in 1990, Gov. Michael Dukakis wrote to express his “warmest congratulations.” As he said in his letter, “You and your forebears worked the good land of Massachusetts and you have personified the ideals of hard work, self-sufficiency, and dedication which we all hold so dear.”

The Flints’ farm had been honored earlier by Gov. Paul Dever in 1949, when Warren F. Flint was inducted into the Green Pasture Club in recognition of “production of pasture feed in order to conserve grain, reduce feed cost, and maintain the dairy industry.”

The Flints and Matlock Farm are no longer in the dairy business, but the family continues in other agricultural endeavors and continue to personify “the ingenuity and perseverance of successive generations of the family that has owned this Massachusetts farm for more than one hundred years.”

“Lincoln’s History” is an occasional column by members of the Lincoln Historical Society.

Deborah Cole French, 1930–2021

Deborah French

Deborah Cole French died quietly at home on August 20 in Lincoln. She was born Charlotte Deborah Cole on August 15, 1930 to Horace and Charlotte Cole and grew up in Newton. Deb attended Briarcliffe College (Class of ‘50) and married John Brand French in 1951. They lived briefly in Newport, R.I. and Key West, Fla., then in Cambridge, Mass., and settled in Lincoln in 1956, where they resided for the rest of their lives.

Together Deb and Jack raised a family of four children in Lincoln and were active members of the community. Deb was a constant reader, an avid learner, and a concerned and engaged citizen. She served on the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Student Exchange Committee for many years, and on a variety of civic committees in Lincoln and at the First Parish Church. She was an avid horticulturalist and gardener and a dedicated gallery instructor at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, where she became a knowledgeable art historian through courses at the MFA about the museum’s collections. Her knowledge of art, both historical and contemporary, enlivened several trips around the U.S. and to Europe and Asia with Jack.

Deb and Jack spent more than 50 summers on Vinalhaven, Maine, where they dove into the project of creating a summer home on the site of an old granite quarry. Deb loved “rearranging nature” in her rock garden and landscaping at the quarry. They enjoyed being part of the Vinalhaven community and sharing their special place with children and grandchildren. 

Deb’s warmth, elegance and thoughtfulness, and strong opinions, will be remembered fondly and vividly by her family: brother Herbert M. Cole, son John Jr. (Olga Zizich), daughters Lindsay (Peter O’Neill) and Hilary (Christopher Foster), daughter-in-law Julie Henderson, grandchildren Danya, Karina, Piper, Ian, Alec, Lyle, and Eli, step-grandchildren Jason, Daniel, Alice, and Claire, and her many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by Jack, her husband of 67 years, son Stratton (Tony), and an infant grandson, Corbin.

A memorial service is planned for November 20, 2021 in Lincoln. The time will be confirmed soon and posted on the Dee Funeral Home website once finalized. In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to donate in her memory to First Parish in Lincoln, Doctors Without Borders, or Native American Rights Fund.

Arrangements are under the care of Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord. Condolences may be sent to P.O. Box 6303, Lincoln, MA 01773 or her online guestbook.

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Covid-19 vaccine clinic on Tuesday for those 12 and up

There will be a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the Lincoln School for children 12 and up, as well as anyone else eligible for a vaccination, on Tuesday, Aug. 31 from 1–4 p.m. in the Reed gym. Children 12-18 do not need to have a parent/guardian with them, but they will need to bring a Lincoln Schools Vaccination Consent Form that’s been printed, completed and signed by a parent. Children attending Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, private school, or home school are welcome. For those receiving their first dose at this clinic, another clinic for second doses will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 21 from 2–5 p.m.

Youth soccer starts Sept. 11

Kids in grades K-2 are invited to learn basic soccer skills, have fun with friends and learn to be part of a team. The Lincoln Youth Soccer fall 2021/spring 2022 season starts on Saturday, Sept. 11 and runs for 10 Saturday, weather permitting. Practice for grades K-1 is on Saturdays at 8 a.m.; for second-graders, it’s at 9 a.m. Click here to register. If you’re a parent who’d like to get involved, please email sallyannecoleman@gmail.com. All abilities are welcome.

Library to take part in 9/11 program

The Lincoln Public Library will participate in “September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World,” a downloadable educational exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks 20 years ago. Told across 14 posters, the exhibition includes archival photographs and images of artifacts from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s permanent collection. It explores the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities at the local, national, and international levels, and encourages critical thinking about the legacies of 9/11. Click here to register and download the presentation.

Donate household items for domestic violence survivors

The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable welcomes donations of new household items for its annual Shower for Shelters drive to help families transitioning from a shelter or transitional housing to establish a new home. All gifts collected will be donated to clients of REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, The Second Step, and Voices Against Violence. The drive runs from Monday–Thursday, Sept. 20–30.  New unwrapped gifts may be dropped off at Sudbury Wine and Spirits (410 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury). Requested items include: department store and supermarket gift cards, diapers, twin-size comforters, sheets and pillowcases, bed pillows, towels and face cloths, unscented cleaning products and laundry detergent, laundry baskets, kitchen utensils, flatware, dishes, drinking glasses, small kitchen appliances, and other household items.

Police log for August 10–23, 3021

August 10

Old Cambridge Turnpike (8:16 a.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious party (unknown sex, blonde hair, wearing hood over their head and with a backpack) walking back and forth on Old Cambridge Turnpike. Caller reported when a vehicle would pass they would change direction. Officer spoke to the party, who had arrived early to work and was walking around waiting to start work.

Lincoln Road (10:39 a.m.) — Officer noticed signs and a fence at the commuter lot had been spray-painted. DPW notified.

Lincoln Road (11:40 a.m.) — A bicyclist struck the side of a vehicle on the sidewalk near Lewis Street. The vehicle was pulling out of the business along the railroad tracks. The bicyclist had minor scrapes. They picked up the bike from the police station the next day.

First Parish in Lincoln (12:15 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a scam email looking for banking information.

Cedar Road 7:33 p.m.) — Concord police received a report of an intoxicated driver in the area of Route 126 and Cedar Road. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone.

August 11

Lexington Road (7:17 a.m.) — Caller reported that someone dumped tree chips on the property. Officers followed up and found it was a miscommunication among family members wanting the tree chips.

August 12

Mary’s Way (2:36 a.m.) — Caller reported a party walking back and forth in the area speaking in a foreign language. Officer responded and located the party, who was having a medical event. The party was brought to Emerson Hospital.

August 13

MMNHP Visitor Center (12:36 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. The parties were star-gazing.

Laurel Drive (10:07 a.m.) — Caller reported receiving a possible scam phone call.

August 14

Old County Road (9:35 a.m.) — Officer spoke with people fishing and sent them on their way.

Lincoln School (8:44 p.m.) — Officer checked on two parties on bikes at the school. They had been looking at the sunset earlier.

Acorn Lane (10:27 p.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious vehicle parked on the road. Officer checked but it was gone on arrival.

North Great Road (10:43 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled to the side of the road. Driver was all set.

August 16

Midland Drive, Waltham (9:48 a.m.) — Caller asked to speak with Animal Control regarding her missing bird. Animal Control was given the message to handle.

Old Sudbury Road (10:33 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a party who missed a meeting with a friend. Officer made contact; the resident will contact the caller.

South Great Road (3:27 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a scam phone call. No personal or banking information was given.

August 17

Weston Road (1:02 a.m.) — A resident came to the station to speak with an officer about an incident deemed as civil in nature.

Ballfield Road (1:04 p.m.) — Highway Department reported finding medical waste on the side of Ballfield Road near Lincoln Road. Fire Department retrieved the items to be destroyed.

Trapelo Road (2:00 p.m.) — Waltham police contacted Lincoln police regarding a report of a young child walking on Trapelo Road near the town line. Officers responded to the area; Waltham police reported that they located the child.

August 18

Wells Road (10:51 a.m.) — Caller reported a dog was following her and there was no owner in site. Dispatch found the owner and contacted him to pick the dog up.

August 19

MMNHP Hartwell lot (4:07 a.m.) — Officer checked on an unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot. Everything was fine.

Bypass Road (10:02 a.m.) — Concord police asked for an officer to assist with blocking Route 2A near Crosby’s Corner.

Old Concord Road (5:20 p.m.) — Caller asked that an officer check on her two daughters whom she was unable to contact. Officers spoke to the parties and everything was fine.

Sandy Pond Road (5:39 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of gas outside. Fire Department checked but found no measurable amount.

Lincoln Road (11:48 p.m.) — A person walked into the station requesting a ride home. Officer drove the party to their residence.

August 20

Old Sudbury Road (5:22 p.m.) — Weston police asked Lincoln police to contact the owner of a vehicle that was left on private property for a while. An officer spoke to the resident, who said they would contact Weston police.

August 21

Trapelo Road (2:19 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party at the five-way intersection. Party ran out of gas and a friend was bringing them some.

Sandy Pond Road (9:24 a.m.) — Report of people fishing. Officers made contact and sent them on their way.

Mayflower Road, Hanscom AFB (1:37 p.m.) — Officers assisted Hanscom AFB with missing-person investigation regarding a juvenile over age 12. The following night, an officer picked up the missing juvenile, who was located in Arlington.

Donelan’s Supermarket (4:56 p.m.) — Caller reported that a dog was left in a car. Officers responded and spoke with the owner regarding the dangers of leaving a dog in the car.

August 22

Lincoln Road (1:08 p.m.) — Caller reported that a bat was stuck in a window of the house. Animal Control contacted the resident.

August 23

Indian Camp Lane (2:15 p.m.) — Officers checked on the well-being of a senior resident. Everything was fine.

Indian Camp Lane [different address] (3:13 p.m.) — Council on Aging requested a well-being check on a resident. Everything was fine; the resident was at an appointment.