After only three months in existence, the Lincoln-Sudbury Mutual Aid Network has redistributed over $3,500 in donations, and more than 150 community members have reached out to support the group with money or time. “Mutual aid is an effective way for communities to take collective responsibility in supporting each other when governmental systems are failing…
Lincoln celebrates July 4 automotively
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Food truck picnic at Pierce House The Pierce House is hosting a Lincoln picnic on Saturday, July 18 from 4–8 p.m. with several vendors (Moyzilla food truck with Asian food, the Bacon Truck, and the Shuck Truck with fresh local seafood) offering dinner for sale. Bring your own blanket and beverages. Patrons are encouraged to…
My Turn: Thanks from the Front Steps Project
By Corey Nimmer This is a bit delayed, but I just wanted to reach out with an update and huge thank-you regarding the Front Steps Project fundraiser that we wrapped up in early June. Between May 10 and June 5, households in Lincoln participated by posing for a five-minute photo shoot outside their homes and…
Pandemic effects for police: more traffic stops, fraud claims
Lincoln police have experienced the Covid-19 pandemic in various ways over the months — many fewer traffic stops at first, and now, a rash of reports of fraudulent unemployment claims. Gov. Baker declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts on March 10, and starting a few days before that, the rate of routine traffic stops…
Police log for June 18-24, 2020
June 18 Mary’s Way (6:51 q.m.) — Caller complaining about trucks working early at a construction site. Caller advised to contact the building department. Todd Pond Road (6:59 p.m.) — Caller reported that her mother was solicited over the phone from someone purporting to be from a veteran’s agency. Old Concord Road (9:14 a.m.) —…
Addendum
The June 29 article headlined “My Turn: Girl Scouts are a big help to food pantry” was inadvertently published without an accompanying photo of Ariana Shokrollahi and her mother Elaine Papoulias as they were about to deliver cookies for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul food pantry of Lincoln and Weston. The original post…
My Turn: Girl Scouts are a big help to food pantry
By Tomasina Lucchese The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Food Pantry of Lincoln and Weston would like to thank the Lincoln Girl Scouts for organizing a very successful July Fourth-themed drive! Rising seventh-grader Ariana Shokrollahi and her mother Elaine Papoulias organized a service project and invited Girl Scouts of all ages to join…
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Socially distanced Fourth of July activities announced Lincoln’s usual July 4 Firecracker Road Race and parade can’t go on as usual because of the pandemic, but the Parks and Recreation Department has planned some alternatives. On Independence Day, get out on the town and exercise, and then post a comment and picture that represents your…