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James named to School Committee

Jen James will join the School Committee as an interim member to fill the unexpired term of Trintje Gnazzo until the town election in March 2022. Jen was appointed by majority vote of a joint meeting on August 12 of the School Committee and the Select Board as required by state law. She was among five candidates interviewed at a joint meeting of the School Committee and Select Board. 

“In selecting Jen, we considered that her experience serving on the School Committee in the past could help her acclimate quickly, which is not easy to do when all meetings are being conducted remotely,” the committee said in a statement. “Jen’s experience leading AIDE [antiracist, inclusion, diversity, and equity] work in multiple nonprofit and educational settings will be an asset to the committee and will help propel this work forward.”

Daffodil bulb fundraiser for SSEF

Help fund preschool attendance for children aided by the Lincoln-based South Sudanese Enrichment for Families. The deadline to order bulbs is Sunday, Sept. 12 (choose from four pickup locations in Lincoln, Concord and Arlington). Questions? Email SSEF Executive Director Susan Winship at susanwinship@comcast.net.

Program for new empty-nesters

Embracing Change, a Lincoln nonprofit, is offering a four-session program focused on helping parents transition into or through the empty-nest period with ease and fun. They give parents the opportunity to connect, design, and redefine this new stage of life. Sessions are on four consecutive Wednesdays from 1–3 p.m. at the Pierce House. The program is free but the material fee is $40. Limit of 16 people due to the pandemic. Click here to register.

Wednesday, Sept. 8: “Navigating Transitions through Productive Communication with Adult Children”

Dr. Teresa Simonelli will discuss how we can positively address concerns, emotions and transitions by using productive communication skills with young adults. A “welcome tea” will precede the session from 1–1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 15: “What’s Next:  Finding Your Purpose, Designing Your Journey”

As parents adapt and adjust to life without children at home, they may reassess their personal satisfaction with how they spend their time and contemplate what might be next. You’ll leave with goals and a map to chart your own path and personal journey. 

Wednesday, Sept. 22: “Expanding Your Horizons: Delving into New Activities and Careers”

Attendees will explore activities and careers and then hear from several guests who have changed careers and explored new interests after their children left home.  

Wednesday, Sept. 29: “Ready, Set, Go and It’s All About Relationships”

Attendees will share tips on how to care for aging parents while taking care of themselves and their families, and will leave prepared for that sometimes awkward question, “So what are you doing now?” as career and leadership coach Patty Levy jump-starts each participant’s own distinctive elevator pitch. 

Early music concert at St. Anne’s

The Henry Purcell Society of Boston, founded and directed by Lincoln resident Jessica Cooper, is presenting the group’s first Lincoln concert on Friday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. at St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Church. Concerto Italiano features early-music specialists Cristiano Contadin on Venetian and viola da gamba, soprano Amanda Forsythe, and Susanna Ogata and Christina Day Martinson on violin. The theme of Italian influence is reflected in works by Bach, Telemann, Buxtehude, and Purcell. There will hold a reception following the concert to meet the musicians. Tickets are $28 ($20 for students).

Police log for August 3–9, 2021

August 3

Tower Road (2:27 p.m.) — Officer attempted to serve court paperwork; no contact made with the resident.

DeCordova Museum (3:24 p.m.) — Caller reported that their stolen cellphone location services are showing that it somewhere at DeCordova. Officers responded to the area, and attempted several calls back the reporting party back for a better location, with negative results,

Lincoln Public Library (4:05 p.m.) — Minor crash in library parking lot, no injuries.

August 4

Round Hill Road (11:04 a.m.) — Family member called for a well-being check on the resident. While en route, the caller was able to make contact with the resident; response cancelled.

Tower Road (12:19 p.m.) — Well-being check requested on the resident; no contact made.

Baker Bridge Road (12:30 p.m.) — An unknown person dumped a refrigerator on the side of the roadway. DPW notified.

Village Road, Weston (2:22 p.m.) — Weston Fire Department requested an ambulance for a medical situation.

Wells Road (4:03 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone dumped golf clubs and trash on the back entrance to Wells Road. Officer checked the area but was unable to locate.

Hillside Road (8:15 p.m.) — Caller reported that a solicitor came to the door from Verizon. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone. No soliciting permits had been issued

August 5

Tower Road (1:57 a.m.) — Taxi cab driver reported that a party refused to pay cab fare. Officer responded and mediated the issue (the cabbie was paid).

Trapelo Road (6:00 a.m.) — Report of two deceased deer on the side of the road near Old Lexington Road. DPW notified.

Lincoln Police Station (7:48 a.m.) — A party came to the station and reported they were being harassed by a resident. An officer spoke to the party and the incident was documented.

Meadowdam Road (10:55 a.m.) — Caller reported that someone dumped household trash items.

South Great Road (3:06 p.m.) — One-car crash involving telephone pole, which was damaged. Verizon was notified. No injuries; vehicle was towed from the scene.

Tower Road (8:09 p.m.) — A court document delivered to the resident.

Concord Road (10:44 p.m.) — Caller reported their two-year-old cat was missing.

August 6

Laurel Drive (1:16 p.m.) — Caller filed a report of unemployment fraud. Report taken.

Huckleberry Hill (3:22 p.m.) — Caller reported a dispute with a contractor. Report taken. The matter is civil in nature; offices gave legal options to the resident.

Baker Bridge Road (5:08 p.m.) — Cars were parked along Baker Bridge Road waiting for Walden Pond to open, causing a hazard. They were moved along.

Lincoln Road (5:11 p.m.) — Officer took a report of a hit-and-run in which the vehicle continued south on Lincoln Road. Several minutes later, a firefighter at the police/fire station saw the same vehicle pull into the rear of the station and drive into a parked vehicle. The driver (Daniel Cicconi, 52, of Brighton) was brought to an area hospital and issued summonses for leaving the scene of property damage crash and for operating under the influence of drugs.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (9:49 p.m.) — Report of a crash on Route 2 near the Concord line. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

North Commons (10:43 p.m.) — Caller reported their neighbor was banging their door and making noises and wants it documented.

August 7

East Central Street, Natick (10:06 a.m.) — Det. Ian Spencer assisted Natick police with a forensic sketch.

Lewis Street (10:42 a.m.) — A family member called Fitchburg police requesting a well-being check on a party who was currently in Lincoln. Officers spoke to the party and everything was fine.

Meadowbrook Road (11:26 a.m.) — Caller asked the Fire Department to assist him because he was stuck on a scissor lift.

Hanscom Drive (3:09 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called regarding a party at the gate with an arrest warrant. Officers arrested Joel Hernandez-Javier, 33, of Haverhill for a warrant out of Haverhill District Court. He was later bailed from the station.

August 8

Trapelo Road (2:45 a.m.) — An officer stopped a vehicle and arrested Bryan Fraser, 23, of Lakeville for OUI–liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, and a marked lane violation. He was later bailed from the station.

Commonwealth Avenue, Concord (7:10 a.m.) — Concord Fire Department requested an engine to respond to a fire at the Nashoba Brooks Bakery.

Wells Road (3:47 p.m.) — Officer assisted a party with a civil matter.

August 9

Old Sudbury Road (4:04 p.m.) — A party came to the station regarding their daughter being allegedly scammed out of money. Officer spoke to the party and advised them to have their daughter report it to the local police in her state.

Wells Road (6:43 p.m.) — Officers assisted a party with an ongoing civil matter.

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Volunteers sought for Housing Commission

The Select Board is seeking interested volunteers for a new vacancy on the Housing Commission. As this is for one of the elected seats, this appointment will only be until the March 2022 election. The commission is responsible for studying the town’s housing needs, particularly those of persons with low and moderate income, and for planning ways in which these may be met. It serves in place of a housing authority from which it differs in several ways. Unlike an authority, the commission not a separate entity in itself, has no power of eminent domain, and is subject to financial control by Town Meeting. The commission is also responsible for the operation and maintenance of certain town-owned houses.

Letters of interest should be addressed to Select Board Chair Jonathan Dwyer and sent to Peggy Elder, Administrative Assistant in the Select Board’s Office, at elderp@lincolntown.org. Click here for an application. For more information, call 781-259-2601.

Upcoming events at Farrington NatureLinc

Farrington Nature Linc is hosting two outdoor events in two weeks. Online registration is required so that organizers can limit numbers of attendees.

Fireside Yoga at with Little Elephant Yoga
Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20/person (purchase here)

Join us for a beginner-friendly hatha yoga and meditation class with Little Elephant Yoga’s Julie Aronis. The class starts with centering and grounding exercises with attention to the breath, followed by a solid warm-up with some slow flow. Class will end with a short guided meditation prior to a nice relaxing savasana. No props will be provided so please bring your own yoga mat, blanket, and (optional) blocks and strap. Stick around and make your own s’mores after class.

Summer Concert and Ice Cream Social
Thursday, Aug. 26 from 6–8 p.m.
Tickets: $15, kids under 12 are free (purchase here)

Pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and join Nature Linc as we soak up a summer evening on the lawn with the Hip Swayers. They play an eclectic mix of catchy originals, old-time country, and twangy, reverb-soaked surf. Tickets include an ice cream sundae served by Lizzy’s Ice Cream of Waltham from 6:15–7:15 p.m. Attendees will be notified of cancellation or postponement in case of rain. Some picnic tables will be available, but we advise bringing chairs or a picnic blanket for the lawn.

Library offers new online displays on varying topics

Special Online Displays is an ongoing project to highlight the Lincoln Public Library’s collection and various websites that patrons may find informative. This month the library is featuring a page on Native American land, history, and people. The page, assembled by Kate Tranquada and Lisa Rothenberg with the help of last year’s Friday Morning Book Group, offers local and national Native American resources as well as the group’s reading list.

Lincoln sees one-week spike in Covid-19 cases

New cases of Covid-19 in Lincoln since Dec. 3, 2020. (Source: Lincoln Health Department)

New cases of Covid-19 in Massachusetts since the beginning of the pandemic. The dark vertical lines in this graph and the next one mark Dec. 3, 2020, where the Lincoln graph data begins. (Source: New York Times)

New Covid-19 hospitalizations in Massachusetts since the start of the pandemic. (Source: New York Times)

After eight weeks of recording no new cases of Covid-19, Lincoln saw a sudden spike of 10 for the week of July 29 to August 5.

Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, there have only been six weeks during which Lincoln recorded at least 10 new infections. The town’s total is now 211 cases, including seven deaths (all of them at The Commons in Lincoln).

The ages of the newly diagnosed residents range from 18 to 84, with five in their 20s, Public Health Nurse Tricia McGean said. Seven out of the 10 cases are people who were fully vaccinated. They all had mild symptoms or were asymptomatic; most were tested either because of a recent exposure or symptoms.

“Lincoln is not unique and the surrounding towns are experiencing this spike in cases as well,” she said.

As of August 10, Middlesex County had a daily average of 189 cases (12 per 100,000 people), a 14-day increase of just over 100%, according to data compiled by the New York Times. The number of Massachusetts cases has been rising since mid-July, as have hospitalizations, though the latter has not been rising as sharply as the number of cases. This is presumably because, as in Lincoln, many of the infected people were vaccinated but were “breakthrough” cases with mild or no symptoms and do not require hospitalization.

Sixty-four percent of Massachusetts residents were fully vaccinated, including 75% of those age 18 and up, and 87% of those 65 and up.

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Survey shows mixed feelings about boosting development in South Lincoln

(Image by upklyak – freepik.com)

Lincoln residents want to keep the post office, restaurants, and some retail offerings in South Lincoln, but they also want to retain the town’s rural character, according to results of a survey released last week.

The Planning Board, which launched the survey in May, will host a discussion of the results on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. The agenda and Zoom information will be available on the town calendar and the board’s web page prior to the meeting.

For the last two-plus years, the Planning Board has been considering changes to the zoning in the area around the Mall at Lincoln Station and the commuter rail station. The goal is to encourage more diversity in housing in that area as well as commercial activity, services, and amenities in and around the mall.

One of the drivers is a measure passed by the state in 2020 that, among other things, requires towns with a commuter rail station or other public transit (“MBTA communities”) to allow multifamily housing by right within half a mile of the station or lose access to various state grants. The specific implications for Lincoln are unclear because details still being worked out at the state level, but all towns are considered to be in compliance for now.

Among the survey data points:

  • 47% of respondents wanted to see changes in South Lincoln, while 17% did not and 36% weren’t sure.
  • The most important goals for respondents were retaining a village center with commercial businesses (80%) and supporting their economic viability (76%), followed by maintaining the town’s rural character (72%), minimizing environmental impact (70%), and ensuring accessibility for all ages and abilities (68%).
  • The features that garnered the most support were a post office (91%), retail offerings such as a grocery store (88%), and restaurants and entertainment (76%). The only feature that had more opponents than supporters was additional parking (29% to 19%, with 51% neutral).
  • 24% wanted no additional housing in the village center, while 27% preferred 50-100 units and 26% weren’t sure.
  • In a post-pandemic environment, 47% said they planned to use the commuter rail one to five times a year, while 7% said they would take the train three to five times a week and 31% said they never would.
  • The biggest factors influencing the responses were concerns about the environment and an increased focus on climate change and sustainability, followed by the increased cost of housing in the region.

The number of people who filled out the survey isn’t clear, but 91% said they own their own home, and about the same proportion are in their 40s to 70s.

Many respondents included long and thoughtful comments with their responses (the compilation is more than 80 pages long). Those comments skewed heavily toward not wanting additional development and wanting to maintain the town’s rural character. Some accused the survey writers of being pro-development and not recognizing the quality of commercial and pedestrian/bike-friendly amenities already in place. Several also called for a restaurant with a more family-friendly atmosphere and menu.

A sampling of comments:

  • “I am not sure higher-density housing near commuter rail will support persons with modest incomes to live in Lincoln as commuter rail schedules/fees are not aligned with all needs/income levels of workers.”
  • “I don’t shop at Donelan’s: limited variety, low quality, high price. Retail is struggling everywhere as people have shifted to shop on line. Only personal services (P.O., salon, dry cleaner) and fresh items will draw shoppers.”
  • “Need a family-friendly moderately-priced restaurant that serves lunch and dinner and is long term!”
  • “Don’t spend any taxpayer money on changing the town center. Leave it alone. We just spent $93 million on schools.”
  • “I want to discourage further growth in Lincoln. I’m perfectly happy to travel to other towns to keep Lincoln small and rural. If I wanted a town with more development, I would move to one.”
  • “Changing the town, in which homeowners have chosen to buy property based on the rural, undeveloped character, in order to promote the political goals of a few, is problematic.”
  • “It is essential that Lincoln broaden its population by including affordable one- or two-bedroom apartments in a dense and sustainably constructed housing development that is within walking distance of the MBTA and the mall. The DPW should move to the current site of the transfer station.”
  • “Turn the village into community/town use.”
  • “Really am not sure why a small group of development-minded people keep pushing for these changes… as with so much planning in Lincoln, it seems completely ill advised and a project that the next generation will regret for years to come.”
  • “One of my worries is that increased density will require municipal sewer and/or force us to join the MWRA for water. Lincoln’s rural character is maintained in part by the need for sufficient acreage per dwelling so that the land can support the burden we put on it. Municipal sewers would make out current zoning no longer justifiable and could threaten the rural. character of the town.”
  • “If we don’t change something, we will keep losing businesses and the town center will be a shell of itself.”
  • “The Town of Lincoln must develop a larger commercial base for the town. The taxes charged for residential homes are becoming unsustainable.”
  • “I’m strongly in favor of changes to the center to increase housing density and shopping options even if it means more vehicle traffic — and I live on Lincoln Rd.”
  • “It is not clear that residents in any new housing near Lincoln Station would drive less than other residents. It seems reasonable to assume that increased density will come with an increase in cars, especially in a town like Lincoln that simply cannot provide enough resources within walking distance to anyone.”
  • “We need to fill the vacant properties we have in South Lincoln before we begin to expand commercial/multi-use development. In expanding available housing units, is there a proven, commensurate uptick in local commercial patronization? ”
  • “I want the rural town I bought into. Just because someone got their MS in town planning doesn’t mean we have to change out the town to stroke their edifice complex. Biased questions — should have a column for ‘leave what we bought into alone’.”
  • “Lincoln is long overdue to add business and cultural opportunities and help reduce the tax burden on its residents. Soon only the ultra-rich will be able to afford living in Lincoln.”
  • “Too many apartments and condos already.”

Police log for July 27–August 2, 2021

July 27

Weston Road (3:22 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station was looking for advice/information after receiving a suspicious email from someone. An officer spoke to the party and assisted them.

Tower Road (4:25 p.m.) — Paperwork from the RMV delivered to the resident.

Woodcock Lane (7:34 p.m.) — Officer on patrol noticed a street sign was missing. DPW notified.

Ridge Road (7:37 p.m.) — Caller reported a tree was on fire. Fire Department responded and saw that a wire was causing the fire. They remained while Eversource was contacted to handle the incident.

Tower Road (7:46 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on the resident. Everything was fine.

Conant Road (9:19 p.m.) — Caller reported a tree on fire. Fire Department responded and saw that a wire was causing the fire. Eversource notified.

July 28

Wells Road (1:58 a.m.) — Resident reported hearing what sounded like an animal in the closet. Officer went to assist but was unable to locate anything; advised resident to contact maintenance in the morning.

Conant Road (8:40 a.m.) — Eversource asked for assistance with blocking a road while they handled wires on a tree.

Lincoln Road (12:00 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a scam call that a virus had been placed on their computer and asking for money to fix the issue. No money was exchanged. Party was advised to check their credit with credit bureaus.

Wheeler Road (1:20 p.m.) — Fire Department responded to assist a party into their vehicle (they helped the resident again at 6:11 p.m.).

July 29

Concord Road (10:46 a.m.) — Caller reported their dog got out of their fenced area. They later called back to say the dog had returned home.

Lincoln Road (11:17 am.) — Detail officer asked the Fire Department to respond after a tree crew vehicle had a hydraulic line break and a small amount of fluid leaked onto the ground.

July 30

Mill Street (1:25 a.m.) — Officer found illegal dumping of landscaping materials on the side of the road. DPW notified.

Lincoln School (3:15 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the school lot. A juvenile was found and a parent was notified and picked up the teen.

Tower Road (8:03 p.m.) — A well-being check was requested but the resident was not home.

Lincoln Road (6:38 p.m.) — Resident called to speak to an officer about receiving a call from a blocked phone number. The officer spoke to the party and the call appeared to be a solicitation.

Sandy Pond Road (11:56 p.m.) — Officers responded to a report of people fishing in the area. They found two people and sent them on their way.

July 31

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:44 a.m.) — Luis Rodrigues, 30, of Saugus, was arrested for operating after suspension and speeding. He also had two non-bailable felony warrants out of Lawrence District Court. He was brought to the Billerica House of Correction.

Trapelo Road (5:33 p.m.) — Officer made contact with people fishing and asked that they move along.

Trapelo Road (8:38 p.m.) — Cambridge Water Department’s “No Trespassing” signs were spray-painted. Report taken, CWD notified.

Wells Road (11:57 p.m.) — Waltham police were looking to speak to a resident. Lincoln police delivered the message.

August 1

Hillside Road (10:18 a.m.) — Caller reported that an elderly party was looking in mailboxes in the area. Officer located the party, who lives in the area, and followed up with the family.

Winter Street (2:09 a.m.) — Caller reported that a pool company was pumping water into the reservoir. Officer located the truck, which was pumping water into the Care Dimensions hospice house.

Todd Pond Road (3:20 p.m.) — Caller reported door-to-door solicitors. Officers located a seal-coating work crew, who were advised that they cannot solicit door to door without a permit.

Concord Road (4:30 p.m.) — A neighbor called complaining about loud music. Officer responded but the music was not loud. The officer spoke to the party involved to make them aware of the complaint.

August 2

Huckleberry Hill (11:57 a.m.) — Caller reported that a man was sitting in a car off to the side of the road. Officers checked the area and found the vehicle unoccupied.

Wells Road (1:12 p.m., 3:12 p.m., and 6:54 p.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered to the resident after several attempts.

Heritage Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (2:13 p.m.) — A party turned in a firearm and ammunition and asked that they be destroyed.

Tower Road (2:23 p.m., 4:46 p.m., 6:58 p.m., and 12:54 a.m. on August 3) — Paperwork from Framingham police was delivered to the resident after several attempts.

Lincoln Road (9:05 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled to the side of the road. The operator was lost and the officer assisted them.

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Splash-Mash-Dash Triathlon for kids is coming up

Kids age 5–14 are invited to register for the 17th annual Lincoln Kids Triathlon on Saturday, Aug. 14 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Codman Pool. Race distances range from 25m swim, ¼-mile run and no bike ride (ages 5-6) to 150m swim, 4-mile bike and 1-mile run (ages 13-14). Register on the Lincoln Parks & Rec website for $30 and get a T-shirt, a finisher’s medal and lots of memories. Packet pickup is Friday, Aug. 13 from 12:30–7 p.m. at Hartwell Pod A. Organizers are also looking for volunteers to help out during the race; if you have a few hours to give, please email ginger.reiner@gmail.com.

School Committee seeks new member

The Lincoln School Committee thanks Trintje Gnazzo for serving on the Lincoln School Committee after she filled a vacancy and then was elected to a three-year term. To fill the remainder of her term, which runs until the town election in March 2022, the committee encourages any resident who is registered to vote in Lincoln with an interest in helping the Lincoln Public Schools achieve their strategic priorities to submit a short statement of interest. The statement of interest should be submitted by Monday, Aug. 9 to schoolcomm@lincnet.org. All interested candidates will be interviewed in an open meeting of the School Committee and Select Board (tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The boards will vote at that meeting to select one of the candidates to serve on the School Committee as an interim member. The person may then choose to run for the open three-year term starting next March. Questions? Contact School Committee chair Tara Mitchell at taramitchell365@gmail.com.

COAHS offers tech help, ukulele, transportation

  • Anyone interested in learning to play the ukulele or just sing some songs outside is invited to ukulele gathering sponsored by the Council on Aging and Human Services (COAHS) on Thursday, Aug. 12 and Aug. 26 from 3­–4 p.m. Weather permitting, the group meets outside on the Bemis Hall lawn.
  • Looking for help with your laptop, smart phone, tablet, or iPad? Come to the COAHS tech tutoring office hours on Thursday afternoons (August 19 and 26 this month) from 1:30–3 p.m. If you have a laptop, tablet, notebook, etc., please bring it. Please call 781-259-8811 to make an appointment.
  • The COAHS’s LINC transportation program is running again. Rides are for residents aged 60+ to doctors appointments and local stops, including food shopping, COAHS activities and more. Volunteer drivers are following CDC guidelines and riders are required to wear a mask unless medically unable to do so. In order to maintain social distancing, only one rider per trip will be allowed at this time. To request a ride, please call or email Carlee Castetter, Transportation Coordinator, three business days in advance at 781-259-8811 or castetterc@lincolntown.org. The program is looking for more volunteer drivers to help transport seniors—please call Abigail at the COAHS at 781-259-8811 to learn more.
  • The COAHS has also resumed in-person free mental health, wellness, and podiatry clinics, as well as SHINE Medicare benefits counseling sessions via Zoom or in person. Call 781-259-8811 with questions or see the COAHS August newsletter.

Obituaries

“Buz” Brannen

Robert “Buz” Brannen, 90

Brannen, who died on July 29, was co-founder of Jung/Brannen Associates, Inc., the largest architectural firm in Boston in the 1980s. Obituary and guest book.

Emma Tavolieri

Emma Tavolieri, 101

Tavolieri was the mother of Elaine Jarvis of Lincoln and co-founding member of the BelAirs, a senior singing group in Belmont. She died on July 15. Obituary and guest book.

Paula Whelan

The wife and 40-year co-worker of Bernard Maloney of Lincoln died on June 27. Obituary and guest book.

Police log for July 20–26, 2021

July 20

Cambridge Turnpike (11:19 a.m.) — Two-car crash near Tracey’s Service Station; no injuries.

Lincoln Police Department (12:51 p.m.) — Resident dropped off a credit card that was found near the Codman House. Attempts were made to locate the owner.

Wells Road (8:31 p.m.) — Resident called asking to speak to an officer about a custody issue. Officer spoke to the party and explained their legal options.

July 21

Offutt Road, Hanscom Air Fore Base (5:02 p.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered to a party.

Bedford Road (5:49 p.m.) — Caller reported being involved in a road rage incident. Officers spoke to both parties regarding the encounter.

Care Dimensions Hospice House (11:21 p.m.) — Staff at the facility asked a party leave the premises and he didn’t. Officers responded and assisted the party off the property and brought him to the Route 128 northbound rest area to meet his ride.

July 22

Tower Road (5:04 p.m.) — Paperwork from Framingham Police Department delivered to the resident.

July 23

Wells Road (12:33 a.m.) — Resident reported that someone was playing loud music. Officers responded and asked the party to turn down the music.

Hillside Road (9:40 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled to the side of the roadway. The party had pulled over to wait for a friend.

Tower Road (10:37 p.m.) — Resident requested that an officer check the house after he came home and a door to the house was wide open. House checked out OK.

July 24

Ballfield Road (9:00 a.m.) — Party reported that his landscaping vehicle was damaged. Report taken.

Robbins Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (1:50 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported that Judy Mars, 40, of Boston was at the gate with a warrant. An officer arrested Mars and brought her back to the station; she was later bailed to appear in Boston Municipal Court.

Middle Road, Tuftonboro, N.H. (4:15 p.m.) — Tuftonboro police reported that a resident hadn’t arrived at a camp to pick up his child. Officers assisted them with getting in touch with the family.

Minute Man NHP visitor center (5:24 p.m.) — Caller reported a party walking around the National Park visitor center who appeared lost. Officers spoke to the party, who was waiting for family to pick him up.

Tower Road (9:51 p.m.) — A resident requested a well-being check. Officers spoke to the party and everything was fine.

July 25

Tower Road (2:17 p.m.) — A resident requested a well-being check on his son. Officers spoke to the mother, who reported that her son was fine.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:57 p.m.) — Caller reported a deceased deer on the side of the road. MassDOT was notified.

Birches School, Bedford Road (6:49 p.m.) — Officer checked on a car parked at the school. Everything appeared to be fine.

Lexington Road (9:23 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing girls screaming. Officers checked the area but found nothing.

July 26

Twin Pond Lane (8:15 a.m.) — Officer responded to assist a worker who was involved in a civil matter with a resident. The resident was looking for the workers to leave the area. Officers spoke to all parties involved and the workers left.

Tabor Hill Road (2:42 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a scam call looking for banking information. No personal/banking information was given. Report taken.

Mill Street (6:23 p.m.) — Resident reported seeing what looked like construction workers on her property on her security camera. Officers checked the residence and everything was fine. There were workers trimming trees on the roadway earlier in the day

Lincoln Police Department (7:34 p.m.) — Everett police wanted to speak to an officer regarding a resident who rented a room and never checked out. Officer spoke to the detective to assist.

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CCF offers film screening, “Barn Buddies”

Codman Community Farms presents a screening of “The Biggest Little Farm” in the barn on Thursday, July 29 from 7-9 p.m. The documentary chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Through dogged perseverance and embracing the opportunity provided by nature’s conflicts, they unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm and its seasons (view trailer). Tickets are $10 (includes unlimited popcorn and lemonade) and free for children under 5. Click here to buy tickets.

CCF is also starting “Barn Buddies,” a four-session hands-on introduction to the farm for kids age 5–7, on Wednesday, Aug. 4 from 10:30–11:30 a.m. The three other sessions are at the same time on August 11, 18 and 25. Click here for more information and online registration.

Free therapy for adolescents

Finding a local, available counselor for your child is challenging, but the Council on Aging and Human Services (COAHS) can help. Book a free therapy session on August 10 or 24 in the Hartwell building on the school campus with Sara Hickey, MSW, LCSW of Eliot Community Human Services. To book your appointment, please call the COAHS at 781-259-8811 and ask to speak to Abigail or Amy.