Water use restrictions in effect; drought possible Lincoln’s normal summer water use restrictions are now in effect, and restrictions may tighten if the state enters a drought, as now seems possible. The usual May 1 to September 30 restrictions are required by the state Department of Environmental Protection because Lincoln annually exceeds the withdrawal permit and…
Changes afoot in several town employee positions
While Lincoln is transitioning to a new Council on Aging director, several other personnel moves are occurring as well. Parks and Recreation Department Director Dan Pereira is expected to move into the assistant town administrator’s job once a new PRD director is in place. “I’m really excited about the possibility of a partnership and having…
Bottum retires as Council on Aging director
After a decade as director of Lincoln’s Council on Aging, Carolyn Bottum is retiring next week and will be succeeded by former assistant director Abigail Butt. “I decided this would be a good time to retire about a year ago,” Bottom said. “I knew that Abby would be fantastic [as director], and we anticipate it…
Police log for June 8–17, 2020
June 8 Wells Road (10:26 a.m.) — Fire alarm went off due to food cooking on the stove. Hemlock Circle (12:35 p.m.) — Fire alarm went off due to contractors working in the residence. Bedford Road (2:29 p.m.) — Caller reported someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim in their name. Report taken. Lincoln Cemetery, Lexington…
Property sales in March and April 2020
10 Stratford Way — Zovag Guldalian to Hong Tan and Shuihuang Hua for $2,550,000 (April 17) 242 Aspen Circle — Jean P. Gosselin to Laura Sher for $535,000 (April 17) 9 Oakdale Lane — Scott Lovering to Adam Jaskievic and Andrew Morton for $1,340,000 (April 10) 72 Winter St. — Edward Babrich to Harrison R….
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Curbside pickup for library materials starts Thursday The Lincoln Public Library will begin offering contactless curbside pickup for items on hold starting Thursday, June 25 at 3 p.m. and will take place thereafter on Mondays and Thursdays from 3–7 p.m. Only staff will be allowed inside the building during this phase. Hours are subject to…
School project gets donations for trees, walkways, benches
Donations from eighth-graders, a Lincoln couple, and the estate of Harriet Todd will allow the School Building Committee to add back some of the items that were cut earlier this spring but not restored by the recent Town Meeting vote. Robert and Jacquelin Apsler have donated $32,328 to pay for concrete walkways behind the refurbished…
Planning Board candidates reflect on election result
The candidates in the hard-fought Planning Board race had gracious words for each other and said the election was a good experience for the town, even though it became contentious at times. “I’d like to congratulate Lynn [DeLisi] and Rick [Rundell] for a good campaign that stuck to the issues,” said Bob Domnitz, who will…
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Pop-up testing sites for Covid-19 The state Department of Public Health is offering free Covid-19 testing at various locations on June 17 and 18 for people who have recently been in a large group setting such as a protest. Click here for more information and locations. The sites closest to Lincoln are in Cambridge and…
Library adapts and expands services during pandemic
By Lucy Maulsby A brightly colored banner sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Library hangs across the porch of the original brick building to remind patrons of the many ways in which the library nourishes the community and serves as a vital resource, perhaps especially as current events demand new forms of engagement. Since…