Lincoln leaders, neighbors, and potential tenants of Oriole Landing gathered on July 16 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Lincoln’s new mixed-income housing project. Andrew Consigli, managing partner at Civico Development, thanked the town and Lincoln’s leadership and administrative staff for the support and guidance provided over the course of the two-and-a-half-year project, which won approval…
Mass Audubon offers virtual summer camps
With many outdoor camp experiences for children shuttered or limited due to the pandemic, Mass Audubon is offering virtual camps for K-2 and 3-5 age groups beginning Monday, July 20 and running through late August. Campers will get to know one another and make friends through live virtual meetings. The one-week classes will include discussion…
Police log for July 2–8, 2020
July 2 Reports of wires and/or branches down starting at 8:39 p.m. on Hilliard Road, Bedford Road, Trapelo Road, Winter Street (two), Conant Road, Old County Road (two), and Silver Hill Road. After the storm, the DPW, Eversource, and tree crews responded, and DPW assisted with reopening roads. Trapelo Road (8:11 a.m.) — Caller reported…
News acorns
L-S Environmental Club offers webinars The L-S Environmental Club has organized a summer environmental webinar series on Thursdays, July 16 to August 13 at 7:30 p.m. Click here for a bios of speakers (including Lincoln resident Alex Chatfield, the climate justice ministry coordinator at St. Anne’s in the Fields Church) and click here to register for any or all sessions….
Obituaries
My Turn: The Food Project needs your help
By Peter von Mertens The Food Project, which farms 31 acres of Lincoln conservation land, is hard-pressed during this Covid crisis to carry out their mission. Normally teams of volunteers from corporations, law firms, banks, schools, and other nonprofits would be planting and weeding the carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, and other crops. During the summer months,…
My Turn: School district race, equity, and inclusion work
By Becky McFall Dear Lincoln community, Following George Floyd’s murder, you received messages from Lincoln METCO Director Marika Hamilton, me, and recently a statement from the School Committee expressing a commitment to focusing on race, inclusion, equity, and diversity in all aspects of our schools. The School Committee and administration have received messages from many…
Police log for June 25 – July 1, 2020
June 25 Old Conant Road (1:47 p.m.) — Family member who is living out of the country requested a well-being check on the resident. Officers checked the residence and no one is home. Checked again at 3:38 p.m.; will check back later. Goose Pond Road (3:19 p.m.) — Walk-in to the station reported a tree…
GearTicks pivot from making robots to PPE
By Olivia Crisafi and Victor Han In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the GearTicks, Lincoln’s FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team, has been making and delivering face shields for nearby health facilities, fire departments, and nursing homes. After winning Inspire, the top award at the Massachusetts state championship, the GearTicks shifted focus away from competing,…
Property sales in May 2020
40 Huckleberry Hill Rd. — Susan E. Conway to Alexandra Chomut and Christopher E. Brook for $1,800,000 (May 29) 41 Greenridge Lane — Patrick Greene to Christopher McCarty and Nataly Dvash for $550,000 (May 27) 59 Winter St. — Richard Wiggin to Marcus and Nicole Ruopp for $1,420,000 (May 18) 3 Smith Hill Road —…