Join the Bike Bus to school on Wednesday
Wednesday, Oct. 9 is the school year’s first Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day. Families of Lincoln School students are encouraged to leave the car at home and walk, bike, roll, or take the bus to school. Volunteers will be leading Bike Buses from two spots in town to accompany children to school:
- Page Road/Trapelo roadside path, departing at 7:30 a.m.
- Police station parking lot, departing at 7:40 a.m.
Organizers are looking for additional helpers to act as crossing guards at key intersections in town. If you’d like to help, sign up here.
Food Project seeks volunteer help
Art by Rux Darie on display at library
A painting by Rux Darie.
The Lincoln Public Library will hold an artist’s reception on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 2:30–4:30 p.m. in the art gallery to mark this month’s exhibition, “On the Move” by Rux Darie. The exhibition features figurative paintings of dancers as well as abstract works by Darie, a Romanian-Dutch artist who lives and works in Lincoln. The show runs through October 26.
Covid booster shot clinic for seniors
The town will offer Covid booster vaccinations to seniors age 60+ on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the First Parish Church auditorium, across from Bemis Hall. Wear short sleeves and bring your insurance card. To sign up and/or arrange a ride, call 781-259-8811.
Lincoln firefighters rescue deer trapped in mud
Lincoln firefighters are trained to rescue people from all sorts of hazardous situations, not just fire — but last week, they used their skills with another species.
Someone walking on the conservation trails around Farrar Pond on October 2 called police to report that a deer was stuck in the mud near the pond on the south side. The caller tried to free the animal, but the deep mud up to the deer’s belly and the cold water were too much, said Lincoln Fire Chief Brian Young.
After arriving at a trail head near Hemlock Circle, firefighters Mike Gassiraro and Christopher Doeg walked about half a mile to the pond, where they donned water rescue suits, went into the water, and pulled the deer out of the water gently to dry land. “The deer was tired and cold but appeared not to be injured, so they left it to rest,” Young said. “We aren’t always able to rescue animals, but given the location and condition of this deer, we were able to safely bring it to shore.”
As firefighters were leaving, Mass. Environmental Police officers arrived to assess the deer’s condition. Officers “observed the buck as it swam across a small cove at Farrar’s Pond, then made its way onto the opposite shoreline and disappeared into tall grass,” according to a spokesperson for the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Apparently the animal had not completely lost its taste for water.
Firefighters Mike Gassiraro and Christopher Doeg bring the deer to dry land at Farrar Pond.
Five towns partner to exchange gift cards for guns
As part of a public health initiative to provide residents with a safe and secure way of removing unwanted firearms from their homes, the towns of Bedford, Carlisle, Concord, Lincoln, and Weston are partnering to host two “Safer Homes, Safer Communities – Gift Cards for Guns” events in October. Residents of the partnering towns will have the opportunity to safely and securely dispose of unwanted firearms on two dates:
- Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m.–noon at the Bedford Department of Public Works (DPW), 314 Great Road, Bedford.
- Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m.–noon at the Weston Department of Public Works (DPW), 190 Boston Post Road Bypass, Weston.
The police departments and Middlesex Sheriff’s Office ask that the following steps be taken by anyone interested in disposing their firearms at the events:
- In accordance with state law, those planning to turn in firearms at the October 5 event should notify the Bedford Police Department at BedfordPolice@police.bedfordma.gov or call 781-275-1212 in advance. Those planning to turn in firearms at the October 26 event should call the Weston Police Department at 781-786-6200 in advance. Individuals turning in firearms at either event will not be asked for identification.
- Please bring firearms unloaded with the safety engaged in a bag, box, or case.
- Leave the unloaded firearm inside the trunk of your vehicle upon arrival at the event you choose to attend.
In exchange for their guns, participants will receive gift cards while supplies last:
- One to three firearms: $100 Visa gift card
- Four or five firearms: $200 Visa gift card
- Six or more firearms or any semiautomatic firearm: $300 Visa gift cards
BB guns/Airsoft guns and ammunition do not qualify for gift cards but can be turned in for disposal. The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office will work with the Massachusetts State Police will safely destroy all guns collected at the events.
“We are proud to support our partners in Bedford, Carlisle, Concord, Lincoln and Weston with this critical public health and public safety effort,” said Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian. “By providing residents the opportunity to safely and securely dispose of unwanted firearms, we are reducing the chance of accidental discharge, self-harm, and theft. This makes our homes and our communities safer.”
Service on Oct. 13 at St. Anne’s for Beverly Reed
Beverly Decker Reed
It is with great sadness that the family of Beverly Decker Reed of Lincoln announce her passing after a battle with cancer on September 19, 2024. She passed peacefully, holding the hands of her daughters and friends and surrounded by love.
Bev was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She had a ready smile and a great deal of love that she shared with so many of us. We loved her dearly while she was with us and miss her dearly now that she is not.
Bev was drawn to the challenge of finding ways to share opportunity and resources with people of all ages and from all over the world since she first set up a lemonade stand to collect donations for the city of Worcester after a tornado devastated the city in the 1950s. In a 40-year career she held senior positions at leading nonprofits in education, environment, health, and international development.
Bev’s work served her community and the world. She served as a first-grade and nursery school teacher, did admissions work at Williams College, and served in senior resource development roles at Williams College, the Massachusetts Audubon Society, Brigham and Woman’s Hospital, and Pathfinder International.
Volunteer work has been a touchstone for Bev over the years. She proudly served on the Williamstown School Committee, was a deacon and lay leader in her church, a founder and board member of A Better Chance chapter in Williamstown, a volunteer for the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, a member of the board of directors of the Women’s Fund of New Hampshire, a board member of Women’s Trust, and co-chair of her 50th reunion at Wheaton College.
Bev was a graduate of Wheaton College, received a Certificate of Management and Leadership from the Harvard University Extension School, and was certified in Reiki. Until a week of her death she enjoyed Zoom calls with college and high school friends.
She is survived by her loving husband Will Reed; her children and their spouses Becca Fasciano, Jennifer and Richard Wu, and Jeff and Nadine Stevens; her stepsons and their spouses Will and Eliza and Mark and Stephanie Reed. She is also survived by her two brothers and their spouses, Bruce Decker and Bob and Laurel Decker. Finally, she is survived by her cousins, friends, ten nieces and nephews, and her 14 grandchildren. As we mourn her departure, let us also celebrate her life and the countless moments of joy and laughter she shared with us all.
A service of remembrance will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. at St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Lincoln. At Bev’s wishes, the service will be followed by a reception and agape feast at the church where friends and relatives will eat together and celebrate her life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber, Pathfinder International and the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are entrusted to Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord, which provided this obituary. To share a memory or to offer a condolence in Bev’s online guestbook, click here.
Correction
The item about the next LOMA (Lincoln Open-Mic Acoustic) event in the October 1 edition of “News acorns” listed the wrong location. It will be in Bemis Hall, not the library.
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Town Meeting Study Committee recruiting members
The Select Board and Town Moderator invite applications for the new Town Meeting Study Committee (TMSC), which will examine Lincoln’s current Town Meeting procedures, identify what’s working well and what isn’t, and develop possible strategies for improvement.
The board approved the committee’s charge on September 30 after gathering initial feedback and ideas at two public forums earlier last month. Anyone interested in joining should complete a volunteer application form and email it to TMSC@lincolntown.org by the end of the day on Monday, Oct. 14. Interviews will be conducted, and appointments made, during the Select Board’s meeting on October 21. The TMSC will begin meeting shortly thereafter once or twice a month. A final report and recommendations are expected in fall 2025.
Air Force OK’s Hanscom’s natural resources management plan
The Department of the Air Force has released a draft Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) for Hanscom Air Force Base. See Legal Notices for details and links.
Concert in Bemis Hall on Saturday
Lincoln members of the Concord Music Club with sponsor their second annual free public concert on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. Musicians on classical guitar, violin and piano will perform music by Beethoven, Bach, and Olga Amelkina-Vera. For more information, email stevensjb@pathfindermail.com.
Info session on joining Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. will host a free “Try Girl Scouts” event for girls and parents on Monday, Oct. 7 from 5–6 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. Click here for more information, and click here to RSVP.
Diaper drive starts on Sunday
This year’s Metro Boston Diaper Drive, organized by Lincoln moms Kerstin Sinkevicius and Kim Jalet, will run from Sunday, Oct. 6 through Saturday, Oct. 19. All diapers will be donated to the Somerville WIC office, which serves Lincoln as well as Somerville, Cambridge, Arlington, Watertown, Belmont, Bedford, and Lexington. “Most people don’t realize that WIC and SNAP benefits don’t cover diapers, and the cost of diapers has gone up more than 20 percent since 2018,” Jalet noted.
In Lincoln, collection boxes for diapers (even opened packages) will be at the library and Magic Garden. Donors may also visit the drive’s website at mbdiapers.org for links to Amazon and Target registries to purchase diapers and have them sent directly to the WIC office. For more information, contact Jalet at jaletkl@gmail.com or 860-705-0926.
Kevin So featured at next LOMA event
Kevin So
Musician Kevin So will be the headliner at the next Lincoln Open Mic Night on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. LOMA is a monthly open mike night event with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups playing acoustic-style. Performers should email Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com before noon of the open-mike day or (space permitting) sign up at the event.
“Justice and Mercy: An Interfaith Conversation” at St. Anne’s
Several interfaith experts will discuss on how their religious tradition understands God’s mercy and God’s justice at St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Church. Specific questions to be addressed include whether God is merciful, just, or both, and who receives God’s justice and mercy. Speakers will be:
- Mohamed Lazzouni (Islamic views) — Saturday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m.
- Ligita Ryliskyte (Christian views) — Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m.
- Nicholas Ribush (Buddhist views) — Saturday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
- Ruth Langer (Jewish views) — Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Submit materials for Lincoln Arts & Crafts Show
Calling all artists, photographers, potters, jewelers, woodworkers, and crafters of all materials: join us for the 2024 Lincoln Arts (and Crafts) Show on Friday to Sunday, Nov. 15-17 at the Pierce House (artists’ reception on November 15 from 5–7 p.m.). As always, the show is for all ages, all creative arts, and all abilities, and student entries are free. Click here to submit work and register by Friday, Nov. 8.
Purple lights support domestic violence victims
Why are those buildings purple? Each October, the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable partners with First Parish in Wayland and the Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month by illuminating public religious, and other significant buildings with purple lights. The Roundtable invites community members to shine purple lights in their neighborhoods by adding purple lights to indoor lamps, porches, or outside house lights. Ace Hardware in Wayland and Aubuchon Hardware in Sudbury stock purple light bulbs. Anyone interested in volunteering with the group may email domesticviolenceroundtable@gmail.com.
Police log for September 13–26, 2024
September 13
Visitor Center parking lot, North Great Road (3:44 a.m.) — An officer checked on a parked occupied vehicle. The operator was a DoorDash driver waiting on their next assignment.
Post Office (4:17 a.m.) — A delivery driver spotted three men outside of the Tack Room. An officer spoke with the men, who were employees who had finished cleaning the restaurant.
South Great Road (4:14 p.m.) — A motor vehicle vs. bicyclist crash was reported at the intersection with Lincoln Road. A bicyclist was traveling west on South Great Road when a vehicle traveling south on Lincoln Road failed to yield to the oncoming bicyclist. The bicyclist was transported to the hospital. The motorist was cited for failure to yield.
Lincoln Gas and Auto (4:52 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing excessive noise coming from the rear of Lincoln Gas. An officer spoke with the caller.
September 14
Lincoln Road (5:41 p.m.) — A caller reported pooling of water on Lincoln Road. The Water Department was notified.
Pierce House (10:54 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a vehicle in the Pierce House parking lot. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.
September 15
Long Meadow Road (2:52 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing an unknown vehicle in their neighbor’s driveway. Officers responded but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Lincoln Road (7:06 p.m.) — A caller reported the railroad gates were malfunctioning. Officers checked all the crossings and found them to be functioning properly.
September 16
Nothing of note.
September 17
Blueberry Lane (7:58 a.m.) — An officer performed a transport to the Council on Aging and Human Services.
Farrar Road (9:54 a.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding a possible scam involving email.
Bemis Hall (11:30 a.m.) — An officer transported an individual from Bemis Hall to their residence.
Lincoln Road (1:20 p.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding a stolen political sign.
Canaan Drive (4:54 p.m.) — A caller reported discovering several young opossums in their front yard. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
Overflow parking lot, South Great Road (9:38 p.m.) — An officer checked on three parked unoccupied vehicles.
Canoe Landing parking lot, South Great Road (9:40 p.m.) — An officer checked on a parked unoccupied vehicle.
September 18
Cambridge Turnpike westbound (2:14 a.m.) — An officer performed a motor vehicle stop on Route 2 West for speeding and subsequently arrested Lindsay Schandelmayer, 41, of Clinton for operating under the influence, marked lanes violation, and speed. She was booked, bailed, and ordered to appear at Concord District Court.
Lincoln Road (9:58 a.m.) — An officer took possession of ammunition to be destroyed.
Minebrook Road (10:08 a.m.) — Officers checked the area for a report of a black pickup truck soliciting for paving work without a permit but could not locate the vehicle.
North Great Road (1:54 a.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred when a vehicle that had stopped on the side of the road merged back into traffic and struck a vehicle traveling in the same direction. There were no injuries reported. One of the vehicles was towed from the scene.
Hanscom Law Enforcement (12:54 p.m.) — An officer was dispatched to Hanscom Air Force Base for a person with an active arrest warrant attempting to gain access to the base. While en route, officers were redirected to a two-vehicle crash and state police eventually took custody of the person at the base.
Donelan’s Supermarket (4:51 p.m.) — Officers responded to the Donelan’s parking lot for a two-vehicle crash that occurred when a motorist attempted to back out of a spot when their foot became stuck between the accelerator and brake pedal. The vehicle then struck a parked vehicle. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.
Lincoln Gas and Auto (5:27 p.m.) — A caller requested to speak with an officer regarding an interaction with a customer.
September 19
South Great Road (9:11 a.m.) — A motorist reported the railroad gates on South Great Road appeared to be stuck in the down position. An officer checked the crossing and the gates appeared to be functioning properly.
Virginia Road (12:15 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a moving truck strike a light pole. An officer responded to the scene.
Tower Road (1:08 p.m.) — An officer served court paperwork.
South Great Road (1:36 p.m.) — Fire and police units responded to a residence for a structure fire. Click here for details.
Sandy Pond Road (11:45 p.m.) — Several callers reported hearing what they thought were three rapid bangs believed to be gunshots. Officers checked the area but did not hear anything or see anything out of the ordinary.
September 20
Indian Camp Lane (12:50 a.m.) — A caller reported noise form an overnight paving project. The caller was advised the noise was coming from Hanscom Drive.
Cambridge Turnpike (6:41 p.m.) — A caller reported an issue with a rideshare driver. The Massachusetts State Police responded and handled the situation.
Silver Hill Road (8:24 p.m.) — A caller reported someone rang their doorbell then left the area. MassPIRG workers were in the area at this time.
Tabor Hill Road (9:39 p.m.) — A motor vehicle struck a utility pole. The operator was transported to the hospital. The area was closed for a period of time due to wires being down.
September 21
Transfer station (10:18 a.m.) — The Fire Department assisted a motorist with a vehicle lockout.
Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (7:09 p.m.) — Several calls were received for a motor vehicle rollover on Route 2. The crash occurred in the town of Lexington.
At around 7:30 p.m., several callers reported hearing loud booms possibly coming from Hanscom Air Force Base. The noise was a result of fireworks associated with Bedford Town Day.
Trapelo Road (8:04 p.m.) — The Fire Department assisted a motorist with a vehicle lockout.
Woodcock Lane (10:27 p.m.) — A caller reported damage to a window. The damage appeared to be the result of an umbrella being blown into a windowpane.
September 22
North Commons (12:30 a.m.) — Officers were called to a home to assist a resident and their pet.
Route 2 Gas (1:10 a.m.) — An officer checked on a parked occupied vehicle. The operator had pulled off the road to briefly rest.
Minuteman Technical High School (7:22 p.m.) — A caller reported being locked in the school parking lot. Police and fire units were able to assist the motorist.
September 23
Farrar Road (12:13 p.m.) — A caller spoke with an officer regarding threatening emails.
Minuteman Technical High School (12:41 p.m.) — An officer responded to Minuteman Tech for an incident reported by the administration.
South Great Road (1:21 p.m.) — A driver reported being sideswiped by a passing vehicle. Both vehicles stopped and returned to the area of the crash. One operator was cited for a marked lanes violation. One vehicle was towed from the scene.
Canoe Landing parking lot (10:11 p.m.) — An officer checked on a parked occupied vehicle. The vehicle cleared shortly thereafter.
September 24
Concord Road (9:42 a.m.) — A caller reported that they had an injured crane. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
Lincoln Road (10:15 a.m.) — The MBTA notified police that they had received a call regarding the Lincoln Road railroad gates were malfunctioning. An officer stood by the area and observed no issues with the operation of the gates.
Donelan’s Supermarket (1:30 p.m.) — A minor crash occurred between two delivery trucks. An officer assisted both parties with exchanging papers.
Lincoln Road (4:46 p.m.) — The Fire Department assisted a homeowner with a residential lockout.
Lincoln Road (7:20 p.m.) — A person arrived at the station requesting a phone charger to arrange transportation.
September 25
The Commons of Lincoln (5:54 a.m.) — While on scene for an unrelated call, the Fire Department detected an odor of natural gas. Maintenance was notified.
September 26
Concord Road (7:48 a.m.) — A caller requested assistance with a vehicle parked outside their residence.
Wells Road (11:08 a.m.) — An person asked to speak with an officer regarding harassment.
North Great Road (5:45 p.m.) — Police and fire units responded to a two-vehicle crash near Minuteman Tech after a driver rear-ended another vehicle. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. One of the operators was cited for use of an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.
Tower Road (7:08 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer regarding possible threats.
Catherine Millard, 1939–2024
Catherine Millard
Catherine Cooper Millard, 85, of Lincoln passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Catherine was born in Philadelphia on April 4, 1939. Her father, the Reverend Dr. Charles Muhlenberg Cooper, was president of the Ev. Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania and her mother, Alta Peterson Cooper, was the daughter of Swedish immigrants. Catherine was a direct descendant of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, who was integral to the founding of the first Lutheran church in the United States. Catherine attended Germantown Friends school, a private Quaker school that instilled in her a life-long love of learning. An intellectually advanced student, she attended Radcliffe College and married Donald Allan Millard, Jr. upon graduation in 1961.
A gifted pianist and musician, Catherine was devoted to her family, instilling a love of music in her children and sharing her talent with her many musical friends. In 1993, she joined the Jeannette Giguere Piano Workshop which met faithfully every month to play piano, attend concerts, and share life’s joy and sorrow. Her pianistic interpretation of the music of Federico Mompou was greatly admired and she loved the works of J.S. Bach, which soothed her during her final illness.
Her eldest child, Donnie, was autistic and nonverbal at a time when the syndrome was little understood and services were limited. Catherine was his fiercest advocate, ensuring that he received the educational support, vocational training, job placement, and services he needed for a fulfilling adult life. She continued to take him to weekly music lessons and include him in all family occasions and vacations to the beach until he passed away in 2023.
For several years, Catherine worked as a real estate agent in Concord, where she made many friends and enjoyed touring the beautiful homes in the area. She continued to feed her intellect through classes in business communication and negotiation at Radcliffe Seminars. When most of her friends were retiring, Catherine earned a paralegal degree from Babson College. Her first-hand experience with special-needs legal issues and academic success made her an excellent fit for a position at Rosenberg, Freedman and Lee, LLP, where she worked until retirement.
Catherine traveled extensively, delighting in the museums, architecture, scenery, cuisine, and music of many European cities including Ulm, Vienna, Munich, Venice, Bologna, Florence, London, and Rome. In 1973, she and Donald ventured to Dakar, Senegal for a total solar eclipse, yielding spectacular pictures for the family at home. During one visit to Milan she and her family serendipitously encountered Itzhak Perlman and calmly walked a half a block behind him on their way to his concert. In later years, Catherine and Donald visited Panama and Guatemala. Of the many places they traveled, Paris was a favorite and they hoped she would be able to visit one last time.
Catherine is survived by her husband of 63 years, Donald A. Millard, Jr.; her daughters, Ann Lindsay Clinton of Hull and Carol Cooper Millard of Lexington; her brother, Jeremy Cooper of Concord, N.H.; and her grandchildren, Nathan Lee Kaufman of Lexington, Alyse Jessica Clinton of Quincy, Charles Frederick Clinton of Philadelphia, and Miriam Davis Kaufman of Lexington.
Family and friends are all invited to gather for visiting hours on Monday, Oct. 7 from 4–7 p.m. at Dee Funeral Home (27 Bedford St., Concord). There will be no funeral services. Burial will be private at Lincoln Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable contribution in Catherine’s name. Autism Services Association Inc. or Historic Trappe Historical Society would be especially meaningful choices.
Arrangements are entrusted to Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord, which provided this obituary. To share a remembrance or to offer a condolence in Catherine’s online guestbook, click here.
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State Sen. Mike Barrett
Sen. Barrett comes to Lincoln
State Sen. Mike Barrett will discuss the status of environmental, energy, and climate legislation in Massachusetts with ample time for questions on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. (coffee at 9:45 a.m.) in Bemis Hall. Sponsored by the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee.
Get in on Lincoln’s Historical Scavenger Hunt
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the first days of the American Revolution in April 1775 and Lincoln’s contributions to those efforts, the Lincoln250 Planning Committee is launching a Historical Scavenger Hunt. Make your way around Lincoln to find 13 historical sites from the 1700s. Find a location, scan that site’s QR code, and read about Lincoln’s 18th-century history. Then take a selfie, include an answer to the optional question, and post it to each location’s web page! Prizes are offered while supplies last. Open to all who live, work, or go to school in Lincoln. The hunt ends on Sunday, Oct. 27. For more information and to begin the scavenger hunt, visit padlet.com/jlrg/Lincoln250. Follow Lincoln250 on Facebook and Instagram.
A heartfelt thank-you from the Lincoln250 Committee to all those who helped support the launch of this community event. Special thanks to Ian Goh, Collette Sizer, Amanda Fargo, Peggy Elder, Jennifer Glass and Val Fox, Lincoln’s cemetery agent. We are also deeply grateful to our esteemed historians and authors: Jack MacLean, Don Hafner, Rick Wiggin, and Ron McAdow. The committee is also thankful for the invaluable partnership of Historic New England, the Lincoln Historical Society, the Conservation Department, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and the First Parish Church.
Book groups for kids start in October
- Kindergarteners and first-graders — first Thursday of the month from 6-6:45 p.m. Click here to register.
- Together Time Tales Book Club for children in grades 2-3 — first Monday of the month from 6-6:45 p.m. Click here to register.
- Fourth- and fifth-grade book club — third Thursday of the month from 4-4:45 p.m. Click here to register.
- Middle school book club — once a month from 6-7 p.m. Click here to register.
For more information, see the library’s Kids & Teens web page.
Friends of the Lincoln Library seek treasurer
The Friends of the Lincoln Library are looking for a new volunteer treasurer. Duties include collecting and depositing money received at the library and the annual appeal, plus paying bills (another volunteer writes thank-you notes to donors). FOLL’s long-time treasurer is stepping down but will continue to serve on the board while the new treasurer gets acclimated. If interested, please contact FOLL President Cathy Moritz at cathymoritz@gmail.com or 781-956-8923.
Brain Games on Oct. 20
Lincoln’s Doo family invites everyone to their sixth annual Brain Games for a cornhole tournament, live music, a magic show, photo booth, local beers, raffles, and more on Sunday, Oct. 20 from noon–5 p.m. in Pierce Park. Visit doofamilyfun.com for more information on how to participate and donate to Boston Children’s Hospital research on moyamoya disease, which affects Kalea Doo.
TEDx Walden Pond is on Oct. 23
TEDx Walden Pond is hosting its second annual TEDx talk in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 5–9 p.m. In the spirit of Henry David Thoreau’s quote, “It takes two to speak the truth: one to talk, and one to listen,” the 2024 theme focuses on both speaking and listening in our search for compelling truths. There will be 10 speakers, including Alida Zweidler-Mckay of Lincoln and Dr. Eden-Renee Hayes of Wayland. The program will also feature dance (a work by local choreographer Rachel Linsky) and a humorous musical performance of “Anti-Suffragist Reasons” by members of the Concord Women’s Chorus. Click here for tickets, location, and more information and to purchase.
DeCordova’s Rappaport Prize lecture by Jeremy Frey
One of Jeremy Frey’s baskets on display.
The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum has awarded the 25th Rappaport Prize to Maine-based artist Jeremy Frey, the first Indigenous artist to be recognized. He will deliver the Rappaport lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at deCordova’s Dewey Family Hall. Frey uses new materials in combination with unique forms that honor the enduring legacy of traditional basketry practices that have been passed down through several generations of his family. He is an enrolled member of the Passamaquoddy, one of five federally recognized Native tribes in Maine, together known as the Wabanaki Confederacy.
“Elephant Company” author event
Vicki Croke, author of Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II, will make a presentation with archival photos and video on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Walden Woods Project at 44 Baker Farm Rd. in Lincoln. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. for a wine and cheese reception, and the presentation will begin at 7 p.m. This event is generously sponsored by The Commons in Lincoln. Part of the Concord Festival of Authors. Click here to learn more and register.
Lincoln Road crosswalk improvements to begin soon
Ron Boisseau returns for his 12th year as crossing guard in front of Old Town Hall, where the crosswalk will soon get an upgrade. “In all kinds of weather, no matter how wet or cold, Ron always has a cheerful greeting and warm smile,” says School Committee member Susan, Taylor, who took the photo.
Work to upgrade the Lincoln Road crosswalk at the Old Town Hall will begin next month. It’s the first item on a five-year mater plan of roadway projects that was approved earlier this month.
The upgraded crosswalk, which will include a raised table and better signage, “should help slow traffic and create safer crossing for pedestrians and cyclists, especially for students and families who use the crossing to connect to the school campus,” Chris Bibbo, Superintendent of the Department of Public Works, said in a statement. Construction is expected to take a few weeks.
In reaction to the plan listing 12 projects over a five-year period, some residents on LincolnTalk were dismayed that the plan did not include an extension of the roadside path on Trapelo Road down to Old County Road, although the idea was included in the much more comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee’s master plan approved earlier this year. The more recent five-year plan arose from a collaboration among the BPAC, the DPW, and the Roadside and Traffic Committee.
“There have been multiple efforts over the years to extend the Trapelo roadside path to Old County Road,” BPAC member Bob Wolf noted on LincolnTalk. “Any extension, however, would cross land owned by Cambridge as reservoir buffer and require their agreement and easement, things they’ve been unwilling to grant. The five-year plan is a statement of what the town believes we are able to address, and the roadside path extension is not possible at this time. The plan will be reviewed and extended annually, however. We can hope circumstances change and the extension can be added in the future.”
“We anticipate that the plan will evolve as priorities change and funding opportunities emerge,” BPAC Chair Ginger Reiner said. The best time to provide input is in the fall, but the group, usually meets the third Thursday of the month at 8 a.m. at Town Hall, welcomes questions and comments at any time.