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Legal notice: Conservation Commission (22 Old Cambridge Tpk.)

October 21, 2025

Conservation Commission — Notice of Public Hearing

The Lincoln Conservation Commission (LCC) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 7:45PM in accordance with the MA Wetlands Protection Act and the Town of Lincoln Wetlands Protection Bylaw. This is in response to the duly filed Notice of Intent by Peter Ladas for installation of a permanent stream crossing, stream bank restoration, invasive species control, and restoration plantings within the 100-ft Buffer Zone and wetland resource areas at 22 Old Cambridge Turnpike (Parcel 112-7-0). Information on how to log onto the virtual public meeting will be included in the LCC Agenda posted on the town’s website at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. More information can be reviewed here.

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Legal notice: Conservation Commission (water mains)

October 21, 2025

Conservation Commission — Notice of Public Hearing

The Lincoln Conservation Commission (LCC) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 7:05pm in accordance with the MA Wetlands Protection Act. This is in response to the duly filed Notice of Intent by Richard Nolli, Town of Lincoln Water Department, for installation of a water main and new footbridge within the 100-ft Buffer Zone and wetland resource areas at 79 Lincoln Road, 8 Pierce Hill Road, and within the Town right-of-way (Parcels 152-46-0 and 153-15-0). Information on how to log onto the virtual public meeting will be included in the LCC Agenda posted on the town’s website at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. More information can be reviewed here.

Note that legal notices often must be posted twice by law. For previous legal notices and details on how to submit a legal notice to the Lincoln Squirrel, click here.

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October 20, 2025

Lincoln Road closures continue

Lincoln Road will be closed from the five-way intersection down to Tower Road in order to continue with the water main installation. This work will begin daily at 8:15am and should be completed each day typically between 4:30pm and 5:30pm, but motorists are encouraged to plan conservatively to allow for possible delays because crews have routinely encountered subsurface conditions such as ledge that have slowed work considerably. Since the project cannot leave an open trench at the end of the day, the exact stoppage time cannot be guaranteed. The work is expected to last throughout the month of October.

More “No Kings”photos

The gallery of photos in the October 19, 2025 story headlined “Lincolnites turn out for No Kings rallies” has been expanded to include more images that were submitted after the original story was published. Click here to see the updated story and photos.

Residents of The Commons run in Scarecrow Classic

Residents of The Commons in Lincoln gathered on Sunday, Oct. 19 to participate in the annual Scarecrow Classic 5K. Three of them finished in the top three in their groups. Steve Strickler took second place in the Male Senior (80+) category, while Judi Foster finished second and Jan Regan finished third in the Female Senior (80+) category.

Left photo: those from The Commons who participated in the Scarecrow Classic 4K were (left to right) Bill Levison, Jason Williams, Judi Foster, Roelina Berst, Jan Regan, Joyce Philips, Keith Collins, Joanne Lockwood, Cathi Webster, Marilyn Morgan, Sally Maulsby, and Steve Strickler. Right photo: Jan Regan (left) and Judi Foster. Click image to enlarge.

Codman farm plans to relocate and enlarge retail store

October 20, 2025

A sketch showing the current and future locations of the Codman store (click to enlarge).

In its last of its planned major capital projects, Codman Community Farms will relocated its farm store to a much larger space in an adjacent barn.

The store once occupied a corner of C barn and expanded to more of the barn during the pandemic, since it offered an open-air space with no cashiers. It will move to the front of B barn to the north. That space was used mainly for hay storage in past years, but is now used for general storage and operations for the farm store since the farm no longer offers retail sales of hay, said Caroline Fiore, CCF president. This will open up the main C barn again for community use.

“The improved Farm Store space will be designed in a way that honors the character of the historic barn while providing critical infrastructure updates,” Fiore said. One of the primary goals is providing an insulated, cli ate-controlled space for the store staff and customers as well as back-end operations and a multi-purpose work area for all Codman employees Farm store staff work in two different locations: B barn for storage and prep, and C barn for the retail space.

“Neither of these areas are conditioned, so staff are subject to the harshness of winter and the heat of summer. Our currently uninsulated space also creates issues for food storage, as extreme temperatures and conditions within the barn can impact food quality and increase spoilage,” Fiore said.

The farm is refining design plans for the project and working with local builders to obtain accurate cost estimates, she said. It will be funded by the farm using money raised for that purpose during its 50th anniversary capital campaign in 2023, as well as a recent $600,000 state grant. The hope is to begin construction in early 2026.

“The Farm Store relocation is the last remaining major capital project that’s part of our vision for multiyear infrastructure improvements,” Fiore said. Completed projects include new roof on the barns and solar power installation, a new septic system, a new commercial kitchen, farm house insulation, conversion to solar hot water systems, generator installation, driveway renovation and community courtyard, education pavilion, and renovation of restrooms.

Installation of a new sprinkler system, which has to be in place before work on the store can begin, is nearly complete. That project was funded with $400,000 from the town’s Community Preservation Act fund and $100,000 from CCF fundraising. For the store, the farm expects it will have to raise at least another $400,000 to supplement the state grant. The work may trigger the need for structural repairs and improvements and CCF may seek additional money from the town at some point, CCF board member Craig Nicholson told the Select Board earlier this month.

Lincolnites turn out for No Kings rallies

October 19, 2025

(Editor’s note: the photo gallery below was expanded on October 20 with more photos that were submitted after the original story was posted.)

Lincolnites were among the estimated 7 million people who participated at more than 2,700 “No Kings” events in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. on October 18. The events protested what organizers describe as the Trump administration’s “authoritarian” agenda and perceived overreach of presidential power. The photos below were taken at the event in Concord.

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October 19, 2025

Run for town office

The following positions are open for residents to run as candidates in the annual town election on March 30, 2026:

Board of Assessors — one seat for three years
Board of Health — one seat for three years
Cemetery Commission — one seat for three years
Commissioners of Trust Funds — one seat for three years
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional District School Committee — two seats for three years
Moderator – one seat for three years
Parks and Recreation Committee — one seat for three years
Planning Board – two seats for three years
K-8 School Committee – two seats for three years
Select Board — one seat for three years
Trustees of Bemis Fund — one seat for three years
Water Commissioner — one seat for three years

If you’re interested in learning more about a board or committee, contact Town Clerk Valerie Fox at 781-259-2607 or foxv@lincolntown.org. Nomination papers will be available in her office on January 2, 2026.

Class on eco-friendly fall cleanup

Codman Community Farms will present “Fall Cleanup the Easy Ecological Way” on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 4:30–5:30pm in the Education Pavilion. Some common yard cleanup chores fall strip away resources that soil life, insects, birds, and other animals need to survive winter. Diana Rice-Sheahan, founder of Monarch Meadows, will share advice on what to skip and how to use fallen leaves, twigs, and hollow stems to support biodiversity when putting gardens to bed for the winter. Click here to register ($25).

“Spooktacular” doo-wop show

The Council on Aging & Human Services Doo-wop Group will celebrate Halloween early with a “Spooktacular Event” on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 3:00pm in Bemis Hall. All are invited.

Accessible trick-or-treating offered

In partnership with Lincoln SEPAC, Brooke Mitchell, a Lincoln Girl Scout, is once again organizing an inclusive Halloween environment. Taking into consideration lighting, decorations, and other accessibility issues, the event will be set up with tables at the bottom of driveways on Linway Road on Friday, Oct. 31 from 4:00–5:30pm. Click here to RSVP and to share any needs to help the organizers best accommodate for your children. If you would like to volunteer or have questions about the event, email sepaclincoln@gmail.com.

Buy a pie to benefit FELS

FELS, the Foundation for Educators at Lincoln-Sudbury, is again offering Thanksgiving pies made by Tom Fosnot and Ruth-Anne Adams, LSRHS parents and owner/chefs of The Hyve. Pies can also be purchased as a gift for L-S faculty and staff and/or for a donation to the Lincoln or Sudbury fire and police and/or to the Lincoln or Sudbury food pantries. All gifted and donated pies will be delivered by FELS to their respective recipients.

Pies can be ordered until November 14 through our the FELS website at www.FELSGrant.org. Pickup will be Tuesday, Nov.25 from 3:00–5:00p m either at Bemis Hall in Lincoln or at LSRHS near the auditorium and front entrance. Questions? Email Nancy Marshall at Nancy@FELSGrant.org.

Need a table at SOTT?

Community groups and organizations who would like to set up tables at the November State of the Town meeting on Saturday, Nov. 1 to promote their activities should contact Peggy Elder in the Select Board’s Office at elderp@lincolntown.org no later than Friday, Oct. 24.

Kostman works on display

Lincoln resident Mary Kostman has several monotypes on display from her Mask/Braille series as part of “Shift–Space–Return,” a multimedia group exhibition that delves into the use of language in art at Framingham State University’s Mazmanian Gallery (93 State St., third floor, Framingham). The exhibit is open Monday through Friday from 10:00am–6:00pm through Friday, Oct. 31.

Toni Lynn Washington show

See Toni Lynn Washington, Boston’s “queen of soul and blues,” and friends on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 4:00–5:30pm in Bemis Hall. Free; all are invited. Sponsored by Margo Cooper in celebration of the life of her mother, Ronna Cooper.

Community talent show available on video

The Kids4Humanity community talent show raised over $1,000 for children in conflict last month, including generous donations from Donelan’s, the Tack Room, and Something Special. The video is now viewable here, and the donation page is still open. Organizers are planning another show in December.

Property sales in August 2025

October 16, 2025

17 Long Meadow Road — David C. Brush to Eli B. Cutler and Tania S. Benjamin for $1,700,000 (August 28)

276 Cambridge Turnpike — Thomas J. Aprille Jr. to Henry Donham for $705,000 (August 26)

17 Storey Drive — Lee A. O’Brien to Joshua M. and Allyson H. Joseph for $2,224,000 (August 26)

141 Old County Road — Charles E. Sizer to David Sozanski for $1,300,000 (August 22)

8 Old Winter Street — Owen Beenhouwer Trust to Margarita Rabinovich and Michael Harradon for $1,460,000 (August 15)

6 Stratford Way — Gregory H. Salvucci Trust to Haihua Feng and Ying Xu for $2,950,000 (August 12)

104 Tower Road — Albion P. Bjork Trust to Samuel Simmer for $1,250,000 (August 13)

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October 16, 2025

New story-telling service at First Parish

The First Parish in Lincoln is piloting a new casual service called “Hearth & Hope” featuring welcoming music and few powerful stories told by people a la The Moth on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 5:00pm in the Parish House auditorium (14 Bedford Road). The theme for this first service is “I See You.” Storytellers: Kelly Kerber, Edwin Elineema, and Sarah Bishop. All ages and identities welcome. Free dinner following.

Make a mask and learn about animals

Kids ages 6–10 are invited to make masks at the Lincoln Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 3:00pm. Learn about animal adaptations and create an upcycled animal or monster mask in a workshop presented by the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Registration required. Questions? Email dleopold@minlib.net. Made possible by Friends of the Lincoln Library.

October wildlife column now posted

The monthly wildlife column written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust is now available on the LLCT website. Feel free to contact her with your sightings and questions at 781-259-8690 or gwynloud555@gmail.com.

Tickets still available for TEDx Walden Pond

A few tickets have just opened up for TEDx Walden Pond “Threads of Connection: From Self to System” on Thursday, Oct. 30 at the First Parish in Lincoln. Hosted by Tim Washer (comedian, writer and actor from “Saturday Night Live”), this year’s lineup newly includes award-winning Canadian journalist Farah Nasser, as well as Alden E. Stoner, Kate O’Neill, Bryant McBride, and more. Click here to see the full lineup of speakers and purchase tickets.

Coming up at Codman

Click on a date for more information and registration for these workshops at Codman Community Farms.

Pie Dough Workshops
Wednesday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Nov. 6 from 5:30–7:30pm

Holiday Wreath-making Workshops
Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 5:30pm-7:00pm and Sunday, Dec. 7 from 4:00–5:30pm

Lincoln Dems to host Danielle Allen

The Lincoln Democratic Town Committee presents “Righting the Democratic Ship: Forging a Path for Positive Change” on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 10:00am in Bemis Hall. The featured speaker will be Danielle Allen, founder and president of Partners in Democracy. Follow the Lincoln Dems on Instagram.

Police log for October 1–12, 2025

October 15, 2025

October 1

Sandy Pond Road (8:10pm) — A caller reported an encounter with a person on their property. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone.

Old Sudbury Road (5:51pm) — MBTA police requested assistance for the report of people walking on the railroad tracks. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone. Weston police were also advised.

October 2

Wells Road (10:40am) — A person spoke to an officer regarding a harassment prevention order.

October 3

Mill Street (3:32pm) — A caller reported seeing a suspicious person in their yard. Officers checked the area but were unable to find anyone.

Airport Road (11:25am) — An officer recovered several discarded items that were then marked for destruction.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (4:25pm) — Lincoln police assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a two-vehicle crash.

October 4

Police received calls at 4:23pm, 6:15pm, and 8:41pm about disturbances on North Commons. They said the calls involved an ongoing situation between neighbors but declined to elaborate further. Court papers were served on October 6.

Minuteman Visitor Center parking lot (4:48pm) — A caller reported an encounter with a dog on the Minuteman trails.

October 5

Cedar Road (7:14pm) — A caller reported hearing an object strike their back door. Officers checked the area but were unable to determine what caused the noise.

October 6

Old Cambridge Turnpike (8:40am) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a past incident related to a dog bite.

Concord Road (9:00am) — An officer spoke to a person regarding a dispute with a neighbor.

Lincoln Public Library (9:16am) — A caller reported a motorist who appeared to be in distress. An officer checked the area and found the reported vehicle unoccupied.

Old Winter Street (10:43am) — A caller reported that their license plate had been stolen. An officer responded and took a report.

Baker Bridge Road (12:44pm) — An officer spoke to a person regarding a possible scam.

South Great Road (4:30pm) — An officer spoke to a person regarding a possible scam.

Page Road (9:05pm) — A caller reported seeing a person in distress on the side of the road. The area and side streets were checked but nothing was found.

October 7

Moccasin Hill (7:31am) — A fallen tree was blocking both lanes of travel. The DPW was called to remove it.

South Great Road (1:43pm) — A utility wire was reported to be hanging into the middle of the road. Verizon was notified.

Mount Misery parking lot (2:25pm) — A caller reported a bee’s nest in a tree that was struck by a fishing pole. The DPW was notified.

October 8

South Great Road (12:59am) — Verizon was notified a second time about the wire that was hanging in the roadway.

Battle Road Farm and North Commons — Police were called at 1:34am, 10:56am, and 11:50am to handle public disturbances.

Lincoln Library (10:56am) — An employee reported a suspicious interaction with a patron.

South Great Road (4:00pm) — A caller reported that a branch had fallen into the road. Officers checked the length of Route 117 and found nothing out of the ordinary.

South Great Road (5:26pm) — A caller reported utility wires hanging lower than usual. Verizon was notified.

October 9

Trapelo Road (11:39am) — Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash by Old County Road that occurred after a vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign. There were no injuries reported. The operator that caused the crash was cited.

Lincoln Road (1:44pm) — A caller spoke to an officer regarding a stolen item.

October 10

Oak Meadow Road (4:06pm) — An officer spoke to a person who reported a possible bank fraud.

October 11

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (2:05am) — Officers assisted the Massachusetts State Police after a deer was struck on Route 2.

Hanscom Drive (3:59pm) — An officer responded to the area of Hanscom Drive and Old Bedford Road for the report of a motorist encounter with a pedestrian. The officer searched the area but was unable to locate the pedestrian.

The Commons of Lincoln (8:40pm) — Officers responded for a report of a person who may have inappropriately gained access to one of the buildings. The individual in question was an employee.

A photo of the rollover crash taken by a neighbor.

October 12

Bedford Road (2:00pm) — Police, fire, and mutual aid personnel from Concord and Wayland responded to Bedford Road and Tracey’s Corner for a one-car rollover crash with a person trapped inside. The operator was extricated from the vehicle and transported to the hospital, though police said they were released that night. The operator was ultimately cited for a marked lanes violation.

Legal notice: DPW hearing on trees

October 15, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the DPW office, 30 Lewis Street, a Public Hearing will be held by the Tree Warden, Deputy Tree Warden and/or their designees to consider the removal of the below trees in the Public Right-of-Way. This meeting is consistent with the requirements of the Shade Tree Act (MGL,c.87) and Scenic Road Act.

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The cutting and removal of the following trees has been made at the request of Eversource Energy. The trees have been marked and are being considered for removal because they are dead, in decline, or otherwise posing a safety or operational hazard to the safe and reliable operation of the Eversource Energy electrical system. The trees are marked as to size category and type along the following roads:

34 Bedford Rd. One 6”-12” ash with emerald ash borer. Poles 1/65 to 1/66.
8 Sandy Pond Rd. One 12”-18” ash with emerald ash borer. Poles 23/3 to 23/4.
Near 7 Baker Bridge Rd. One 12”-18” ash with emerald ash borer. Poles 6/1 to 6/2.
Near 7 Baker Bridge Rd. One 12”-18” ash with emerald ash borer. Poles 6/2 to 6/3.
8 Hillside Rd. One 6”-12” ash with emerald ash borer and two 12”-18” ash with emerald ash borer. Poles 16/4 to 16/5
Near 161 Concord Rd. Three multi-stemmed ash with emerald ash borer. Three stems are 6”-12”, two are 12”-18”. Poles 7/74 to 7/75
3 Hillside Rd. One 12”-18” dead hemlock. Poles 7/81 to 16/1.
31 Old Concord Rd. One 6”-12” dead Norway maple. Poles 60/13 to 60/14.
31 Old Concord Rd. One 12”-18” dead Norway maple. Poles 60/14 to 60/15.
31 Old Concord Rd. One 36+ oak with storm damage and overhang, abutter request. Pole 60/15.
60 South Great Rd. One 18”-24” ash with emerald ash borer. Pole 30/114.
28 Farrar Rd. One 12”-18” dead sugar maple, and one 24”-30” ash with emerald ash borer. Pole 8/13.
23 Blueberry Ln. Two 12”-18” dead black birch. Poles 57/10 to 82/10.
Across from 39 Lexington Rd. One 6”-12” dead elm. Poles 22/64 to 22/65.
Near 80 Trapelo Rd. One 18”-24” ash with emerald ash borer. Poles 15/46 to 15/47.
Near 14 Winter St. One 6”-12” ash with emerald ash borer. Poles 14/x2 to 14/x3.
60 Lincoln Rd. One 12”-18” elm, strong decline likely from Dutch elm disease. Poles 24/27 to 24/28.
88 Lincoln Rd. One 12”-18” ash with emerald ash borer. Pole 24/33.
Across from 38 Codman Rd. One 18”-24” ash with emerald ash borer. Pole 46/31.
270 South Great Rd. One two-stemmed ash with emerald ash borer. One stem is 1.5”-6”, the other is 12”-18”. Pole 30/30.
169 Lincoln Rd. One 36”+ ash with emerald ash borer. Poles 4/70 to 4/71.
Near 208 Tower Rd. One 18”-24” with emerald ash borer. Pole 50/88.
Across from 237 Tower Rd. One 12”-18” ash with emerald ash borer. Poles 50/101 to 50/102.
17 Weston Rd. One 24”-30” ash with emerald ash borer. Poles 24/1 to 25/0.
17 Weston Rd. Two 12”-18” ash with emerald ash borer. Poles 25/5 to 25/6.
Across from 91 Weston Rd. One 12”-18” ash with emerald ash borer. Poles 25/37 to 25/38.

Note that legal notices often must be posted twice by law. For previous legal notices and details on how to submit a legal notice to the Lincoln Squirrel, click here.