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September activities at the Council on Aging

Join the memoir group
September 5 at 10 a.m.
If you’re interested in writing your memoir or just curious about what goes on in the memoir group, please come to the first meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m.–noon at Bemis Hall and find out what they do. If you want to continue, the cost of the eight-session term is $75. The dates are Sept. 5 and 19; Oct. 3, 17, and 31; Nov. 14 and 28; and Dec. 14. For more information, contact Connie Lewis at 781-259-9415 or conlewis1000@gmail.com.

You’ve been selected…
September 5 at p.m.
To drop by and visit with a member of the Board of Selectmen. Bring your ideas, feedback, questions, or favorite Lincoln anecdote. Whether you stop by for a minute or stay for the hour, the Selectmen hope to see you from 2–3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at Bemis Hall.

Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band
September 7 at 12:30 p.m.
Celebrate Fall at Bemis Hall on Friday, Sept. 7 at 12:30 p.m. when the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band share their love of this lively music in a delightfully spontaneous rendering. Tap your feet or get up and dance as they belt out favorites such as Sweet Georgia Brown, Ain’t She Sweet, Carolina in the Morning and others we all know and love. The group are all amateur musicians who give life to the hot jazz of the ’20s, ’30s, and ’40s.

Free wellness clinic for all ages
September 11 at 10 a.m.
Meet with a nurse at 50 Wells Rd. in Lincoln Woods on Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m.–noon. Blood pressure, nutrition and fitness, medication management, chronic disease management, resources, and more. Services provided by Emerson Hospital Home Care.

Navigating the emotional terrain of “aging with in place” with intent, care, and a sense of humor (1st session)
September 12 at 9:30 am
Join Alyson Lee, a social worker and life coach who has led many Lincoln COA groups, in a new group to share insights into some of the emotional aspects of “aging in place” that are just as important as downsizing or getting your legal paperwork in order. The free group begins September 12 and runs for six Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Bemis Hall. This group will not only give valuable information, but will also provide an opportunity to discuss your own experiences and concerns. You may attend all sessions or just those you choose. The topic on September 12 will be “Intent: Becoming the ‘Captain of Your Own Ship’ So You Can Take Action.”

Metamorphosis: art shows featuring the South Sudanese
September 13 at 2:30 p.m.
Come to two art shows running from September 1–30 featuring the South Sudanese. Do you ever wonder what happened to the three young men from South Sudan resettled in Lincoln in the early 2000’s? Come to Bemis Hall’s Metamorphosis: From South Sudan to Lincoln to find out what they went through, what changes they experienced and where they are now. The library’s visual and audio tour Metamorphosis: From South Sudan to Massachusetts tells what changes they have gone through since coming to America. On Septe,ber 13, a COA reception will be at Bemis Hall from 2:30 p.m. to 4 while receptions hosted by the South Sudanese Enrichment for Families will be at Bemis Hall and the Library from 6–8 p.m. the same day with South Sudanese vendors selling cookies, tablecloths and cows. Questions? Email SusanWinship@comcast.net. Both shows curated by Jeff Brown, Ellen Morgan, William Maluil, and Susan Winship.

LGBT-focused group for older adults to share tea and conversation
September 14 at 10 a.m.
All are invited to enjoy tea and conversation at a new LGBT-focused group to be held the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at Bemis Hall. Come share your thoughts, ideas, and life experiences. Dates for this fall are September 14, October 12, and November 9. Older adults from other towns most welcome.

How’s your hearing? Free screening with Mass Eye and Ear
September 14 at 10 a.m.
Hearing well is essential for remaining engaged and independent. A wide range of devices can help those with hearing losses ranging from mild to profound. Come to a free hearing screening given by Mass Eye and Ear on Friday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Bemis Hall. You’ll receive a private, 10-to-15-minute screening to determine if a comprehensive hearing test is needed. If you have hearing loss, you will receive information on scheduling a ;comprehensive hearing test and possible options for treatment. If you have a known hearing loss and/or wear hearing aids, a hearing screening is not going to provide the diagnostic information needed for your hearing loss. Contact information will be available for Mass Eye and Ear in Concord to book a comprehensive hearing test. Please call the COA at 781-259-8811 to book a hearing screening.

Lincoln school project update
September 14 at 1 p.m.
Please join us at Bemis Hall on September 14 at 1 p.m. to hear the latest updates on the school building project. The School Building Committee (SBC) has continued to meet during the summer where many topics have been discussed including floor plans, site circulation, sustainable design features and more. It’s been a busy summer so stop by Bemis on the 14th for an update, ask questions and participate in a Lincoln school project conversation. All SBC meetings were videotaped over the summer. To view the meetings please click on the “watch meeting videos” link on the SBC website at www.lincolnsbc.org. 

Lincoln Academy with Judith Foster: How our bodies use food as a fuel  to extract energy and maintain weight… what can go wrong?
September 17 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Sept. 17 at 12:30 to hear Judith Foster discuss “How Our Bodies Use Food As a Fuel To Extract Energy And Maintain Weight… what Can Go Wrong?” One of the major health concerns in modern, industrialized nations is the alarming increase in both average body weights and obesity, especially among children. In order to understand how an increase in body weight relates to dietary intake and lifestyle, this lecture will review the molecular basics of how energy is stored in food and how it is transformed in our bodies to sustain our basal metabolic rate, body temperature and physical activity. Dr. Foster will discuss the classes of molecules that comprise different food types and their unique effects on metabolic pathways despite having similar caloric amounts. Foster is an Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry at Boston University School of Medicine. She recently moved to The Commons In Lincoln from Brookline. The COA provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion. All ages welcome.

Free elder law clinic
September 17 at 3 p.m.
Got a question about issues such as estate planning, MassHealth, protecting assets for a loved one with a serious disability, guardianship, conservatorship or probate? The COA provides a monthly legal clinic with elder law attorney and Lincoln resident Sasha Golden on Monday, Sept. 17 from 2–3 p.m. at Bemis Hall. There is no charge for the thirty-minute consultation, but please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.

Senior dining is free in your birthday month
September 18 at 11:30 am
Lincolnites 60 and older are invited to enjoy a delicious gourmet meal with new friends and old at 11:30 on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at St. Anne’s Church. Please reserve by calling the COA at 781-259-8811. The cost of each meal is $5. Caregivers are welcome to come with those for whom they are caring. Let them know when you call if you need transportation or a seating partner. The lunch is co-sponsored by the COA, the Friends of the COA, Minuteman Senior Services, Newbury Court, St. Anne’s, and the Lincoln Garden Club. Enjoy a lunch free during your birthday month. Just let them know. 

Care: how to prepare emotionally for the challenges of aging in place
September 19 at 9:30 am
See September 12 for details.

Meet Lincoln’s new town nurse and veterans services officer
September 20 at 10:30 a.m.
You are cordially invited to meet Tricia McGean, RN, Lincoln’s new town nurse, and Peter Harvell, our new veterans services officer, on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Bemis Hall. Tricia, who has 22 years of experience as a community health nurse, will continue offering well being clinics at Lincoln Woods and Bemis Hall but will also investigate cases of communicable diseases and tick/food borne illnesses. Tricia has already set the date for the return of the flu clinic for seniors 60+ on October 19 from 10 a.m.–noon at Bemis Hall. Harvell will be assisting our town’s veterans with their federal, state, and local veterans benefits and navigating federal and state veterans services, offering information and education on veterans benefits and related issues, raising awareness in the town of veterans issues, and more. Peter will have office hours at Bemis Hall each Thursday from 9 a.m. till noon. He retired from the U.S. Army after 23 years of service and was the veterans services officer in Sudbury and Framingham for 13 years.

Cooking for one: a new way of eating
September 21 at 10 a.m.
Cooking for one can be both a challenge and an opportunity to try new foods and ways of cooking. Whether you have lived alone for a long time or it’s a new experience for you, come to Bemis Hall on Friday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. when Karen Halloran of CareOne in Concord will provide a demonstration of how to cook efficiently and deliciously for one and then give some tips on using healthy and alternative food choices. Please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.

Make a health care proxy on the spot
September 21 at 1 p.m.
Your health care proxy is one of the most important advance planning documents you have. It designates a person of your choice to make medical decisions and ensure that your wishes are followed if you are temporarily or permanently incapacitated. Come to a “proxy party” on Friday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. at Bemis Hall when Lincoln resident and elder law attorney Sasha Golden and Tricia McGean, RN, Lincoln’s public health nurse, will discuss the importance of health care proxies and what happens if you do not have an updated proxy in your records, help you complete your form on the spot, and discuss how to begin conversations with your proxy holder and family about your wishes for medical treatment. Please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.

Share tips or get help at smartphone meetup
September 24 at 11 a.m.
Do you have a smart phone that you would like to learn more about or be able to use better? Or, can you give smart phone pointers? Come to a group that will be facilitated by Carol Peskin for smart phone users to share tips and get help on Monday, Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. at Bemis Hall. This isn’t a class, but rather a chance for people to teach each other. Whether you’re new to smart phones or a pro, this group is for you.

Lincoln Academy with Lawrence Buell: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein at 200—the novel, the films, the legends, the influence
September 24 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Sept. 24 at 12:30 to hear Lawrence Buell discuss “Frankenstein at 200: The Novel, the Films, the Legends, the Influence.” Find out about the amazing story of how a teenager’s brainchild became a literary classic, a household word, and a prophetic fable for modern science. The COA provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion. All ages welcome.

Sense of humor: strength-based aging
September 26 at 9:30 am
See September 12 for details.

Healing motion for life: a free movement workshop
September 28 at 9 a.m.
Being in touch with the way our bodies move, and working to keep our movements unrestricted and fluid help bring health and clarity to every aspect of our lives. Join Susanne Liebich on Friday, Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. at Bemis Hall to experience a variety of sustainable exercises including expressive movement, breathing and relaxation in a program sponsored by Deaconess Abundant Life Services and Newbury Court. Susanne’s movement practice helps you achieve body awareness, presence, physical strength, balance, focus, and serenity. Other sessions will be held in October and November.

Explore the flora and fauna of our town’s cemetery
September 28 at 10 a.m.
Lincoln’s cemeteries are a uniquely beautiful and rich ecological environment with abundant species of trees, flowers, insects, birds, and other wildlife. Come take a walk through Lincoln’s Lexington Road Cemetery with Susan Harding of Lincoln’s Cemetery Commission and Conservation Director Tom Gumbart on Friday, Sept. 28 at 10 am. Meet by the map of the roadways at the end of the entrance road and park along Pine Way behind it. They will introduce you to the many forms of life that inhabit the cemeteries, discuss these amazing places, and answer your questions.

Social Security overview and update
September 28 at 1 p.m.
Whether you’re getting Social Security soon or have been receiving it for years, come hear Sabrina Feliciano of the Social Security Administration at Bemis Hall on Friday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. Sabrina will give an overview of retirement benefits and Medicare as well as update you on some of the new features of Social Security and Medicare, like doing many transactions online. She will also answer questions and address your concerns.

Extra hours for absentee voting this week

For those wishing to cast absentee ballots in advance of the September 4 state primary election, the Town Clerk’s office will be open from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 30 and 31. Voters can come to the office and vote in person by absentee ballot if they expect to be out of town during normal polling hours on September 4, or due to physical disability or religious belief.

Voters must submit written requests for absentee ballots. All ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4. For more information, call 781-259-2607.

News acorns

Library kicks off several fall series

Lincoln Library Film Society

The first film this fall shown by the Lincoln Library Film Society will be Sami Blood (2016, in Swedish with English subtitles) on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Tarbell Room. A reindeer-breeding Sámi girl who is exposed to the racism of the 1930s at her boarding school starts dreaming of another life. But to achieve it, she has to become someone else and break all ties with her family and culrure.

Book groups

Copies of books in various formats will be available at the library two weeks prior to each meeting. New members and occasional drop-ins are always welcome. For more information, contact Lisa Rothenberg at lrothenberg@minlib.net.

  • Who Picked This Book? Club — starts Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. to discuss The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. The group reads current fiction (maybe even nonfiction) that are entertaining and well written.
  • Friday Morning Book Group — This fall, the group will read American and British historical novels starting with Caleb’s Crossing by Gersldine Brooks on Friday, Sept. 14 at 9:30 a.m.
  • Mystery Mondays — starts Monday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. with The Poacher’s Son by Paul Doiron.

Lincoln Open Mike Night

The Friends of the Lincoln Library and LOMA present Lincoln Open Mike Night with Rob Lytle on Monday, Sept. 10 from 7–10 p.m. He’ll perform a half-hour set starting around 8:30 p.m. Lytle played a key role in the 1990s Boston folk explosion working with legends such as Geoff Bartley, Dar Williams, and Ellis Paul.

LOMA is a monthly event. Admission is free and refreshments are provided. Performers can sign up at the event or email Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com for a slot. There is a sound system with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups.

“Plants and Pollinators” walk and talk

The Conservation Commission presents “Plants and Pollinators” with Conservation Director Tom Gumbart and master gardener Robin Wilkerson on Sunday, Sept. 9 from 1-3 p.m. in the People for Pollinators near the Smith school parking lot on Ballfield Road. Learn about the plants in the meadow and field, and observe the bees, butterflies, dragonflies and other pollinating wildlife that visit this habitat in  September. An informational tent will be set up with reference guides and resources. Bring binoculars to zoom in on the wildlife and a camera to record your observations for upload to the meadow’s citizen scientist site at iNaturalist.org. Dress for the weather, including protection from sun, ticks and mosquitos, and wear sturdy shoes. In case of inclement weather, call LLCT’s general line at 781-259-9251 after 10 a.m. the morning of the walk.     

Harvest Celebration at Drumlin Farm

Explore Drumlin Farm’s gardens and crop fields with farm staff, meet some native wildlife, create fun crafts, and enjoy nature’s best from the farm’s vegetable stands on on Saturday, Sept. 15. Drumlin Farm teacher-naturalists will present family-friendly activities throughout the day to share the bounty of the fall harvest and help visitors discover how tasty sustainable agriculture can be.

All activities are free with admission ($8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children 2-12, free for Mass Audubon members). Drop-in activities will run from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and the wildlife sanctuary will be open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Click here for a schedule of free drop-in activities (weather permitting).

Letter to the editor: support Patalano for Middlesex DA

To the editor:

Last year, a friend suggested we stream a movie on Netflix by Ava DuVernay called 13th. The movie title refers to the 13th amendment, which forbids involuntary servitude—thus ending slavery—except as a punishment for crimes. DuVernay’s documentary forcefully demonstrates the perpetuation of slavery since the Civil War through the criminalizing of behavior and convict leasing. The footage is raw and painful, and the interviews are powerful and moving.

Having opened my eyes to the injustice in our criminal legal system, I set out to learn more. The more I learned, the more troubled I became. I learned about the injustice of imposing bail on defendants charged with minor infractions who are too poor to pay, resulting in pre-trial incarceration. I learned that these defendants often lose their homes, jobs, and even their children due to their incarceration. I learned that in Massachusetts, young adults make up 10 percent of the general population but nearly 30 percent of people arrested. I learned that Massachusetts incarcerates people of color at a rate over five times that of whites. 

And importantly, I learned that the DA’s office is the key to reforming the criminal justice system. While the recent Massachusetts justice reform legislation was a significant step in the right direction, the power to bring charges, impose bail, recommend sentencing, provide evidence, and set prosecutorial policies still rest with the District Attorney.

This is why I’m supporting Donna Patalano for Middlesex DA. Donna understands the legal implications of the criminal justice system from both sides as she served as both defense attorney and as a prosecutor. Donna is committed to:

  • Expanding the use of diversion and restorative justice programs
  • Focusing on ways to reduce the incarceration of young people by creating a Juvenile and Emerging Adult Bureau
  • Increasing transparency and equality by collecting and releasing data on prosecutions
  • Prioritizing fairness and ethical prosecutions over severity of sentencing

Donna vision is to transform the District Attorney’s office into one that values transparency, accountability, fairness, racial justice, community engagement and fiscal integrity and she has the experience to make it happen. I hope you’ll join me in voting for Donna in the Democratic primary on September 4.

Sincerely,

Laura Berland
Hillside Rad, Lincoln

Letters to the editor must be signed with the writer’s name and street address and sent via email to lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. Letters will be edited for punctuation, spelling, style, etc., and will be published at the discretion of the editor. Letters containing personal attacks, errors of fact or other inappropriate material will not be published.

Property sales in July

  • 9 Stratford Way — Neil H. Aronson trust to Demetri and Marie Pascale Sideras for $1,870,000 (July 31)
  • 270 Lincoln Rd. — Andre Coleman to Pierre-Guy Douyon and Celine Yang for $750,000 (July 30)
  • 9 Birchwood Lane — Roger Stoddard to John and Catherine Crabtree for $630,000 (July 20)
  • 243 Aspen Circle — Robert H. Curtiss Trust to Mitchell G. Eckel III Trust for $579,000 (July 19)
  • 10 Sweet Bay Lane — Kristina Ryan to Michael Chang and Joanne Lyons for $1,900,000 (July 19)
  • 8 Sweet Bay Lane — Kristina Ryan to Michael Chang and Joanne Lyons for $575,000 (July 19)
  • 24 Old Sudbury Rd. — Lawrence Kroin Trust to Tristan Rooks for $1,000,000 (July 18)
  • 233 Concord Rd. — Lynn B. Weigel Trust to 233 Concord Road LLC for $662,500 (July 17)
  • 23 Brooks Rd. — Massimo Grasso to Anasuya Mitra for $928,000 (July 17)
  • 1 Cedar Rd. — Timothy Callahan to Adela and Kimberly Palencia and Adam Doffini for $580,000 (July 16)
  • 27 Tabor Hill Rd. and Old County Rd. — William C. Carey to Christopher and Asako Csendes for a total of $2,447,500 (July 16)
  • 11 Stratford Way — Ian Blumenstein to Walter McCarty for $1,950,000 (July 16)
  • 0 Weston Rd. and 75 Weston Rd. — George Hibben to Reuven and Orli Klier Avi-Yonah for $1,450,000 (July 11)
  • 44 Greenridge Lane — Joan Platt Dolinsky to Timothy Brunelle for $455,000 (July 10)
  • 17 Giles Rd. — Robert S. Orgel Trust to Diana Jong for $1,350,000 (July 10)
  • 10 Linway Rd. — George A. Coleman Trust to Andrew and Sandra Coleman for $900,000 (July 9)
  • 32 Greenrridge Lane — Johannes Perkins to Elizabeth Slater for $494,000 (July 2)
  • 4 Morningside Lane — Anne Marie Rose Previte Trust to Heather Sheridan and Phyllis Wampler for $990,000 (July 2)

Letter to the editor: in search of storm drains

Stormwater Specialist Amanda Smith.

To the editor:

I’m sure many of you in Lincoln have seen me around town this summer, with my head in a storm drain or out in the woods near your home. That’s because I’m helping locate and map all of the stormwater infrastructure in town.

This is a federal requirement for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), but it will also help our Department of Public Works maintain these systems more efficiently. The NPDES permit requires towns to implement a more comprehensive water management plan, and that starts with town-owned roads and stormwater drainage systems.

If you see me searching for a discharge pipe on or near your property and you’re uncomfortable, please let me know. I would be happy to work with you to schedule a more appropriate time. If you know where the discharge pipe (also know as an outfall) is located, feel free to point me in the right direction so I can collect the data I need and continue to the next point. And feel free to come over and ask me questions if you’re interested in the work I am doing.

If you’re worried about me finding a violation, please know that my only responsibility is stormwater infrastructure. If you have a town-owned outfall on your property, you likely also have a drainage easement that allows the town limited access for the purpose of maintaining these stormwater structures. If the stormwater structure on your property is poorly maintained or impaired, you are not at fault. These are town-owned structures and you are not responsible for their maintenance.

This is an exploratory process by nature, and I have no way of knowing where a pipe will lead until I’m in the field. It’s also difficult because there are no clear boundaries on the ground, so I have no way of knowing where one property ends and another begins.

I begin my field survey by locating a storm drain. Then I record the GPS coordinates using an iPad which is linked to a GPS unit on my yellow backpack, assign the structure a unique ID, and lift the grate and check for pipe connections. Next I follow the direction of each pipe until I find the next stormwater structure. Sounds easy enough, right?

While it’s not a complex process, it is rather time consuming and it has its own set of challenges. For example, most outfalls are located in  heavily overgrown and unmaintained areas. Because of this, there is often an abundance of poison ivy, multiflora rose (pricker bushes), mosquitoes, and numerous other hazards which greatly impede my search. That being said, I try my best to collect the information I need as quickly and efficiently as I can.

Once all of the stormwater systems are accurately located and mapped, the town will notify residents prior to maintenance and inspection activities on private properties. At this time, however, that’s not a viable option because we’re still in the process of actually locating the structures and investigating the pipe connections.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Conservation Department at 781-259-2612 or email Conservation Assistant Jennifer Curtin at curtinj@lincolntown.org. You can also email me personally at smitha@lincolntown.org, but I don’t usually check my email while I’m in the field.

Sincerely,

Amanda Smith
Town of Lincoln Stormwater Specialist

Letters to the editor must be signed with the writer’s name and street address and sent via email to lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. Letters will be edited for punctuation, spelling, style, etc., and will be published at the discretion of the editor. Letters containing personal attacks, errors of fact or other inappropriate material will not be published.

Register by Aug. 15 for state primary; absentee ballots available

To be able to vote in the Massachusetts  state primary on Tuesday, Sept. 4, residents must be registered to vote by Wednesday, Aug. 15. Click here to register online, or register in person at the Town Clerk’s Office during regular summer business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.)

Absentee ballots for the September 4 primary are now available. A written request is required before receiving the ballot. The ballot may be voted at the Town Clerk’s Office, or the applicant may request that a ballot be mailed.

Massachusetts law does not permit persons to pick up ballots for another person, although it does permit certain family members to apply for an absentee ballot on behalf of another family member. The Town Clerk’s elections page has more information as well as specimen ballots and the Massachusetts ballot questions for the November election. You may also call the Town Clerk’s office at 781-259-2607.

A tale of two fields (Lincoln Through the Lens)

Two summery views of fields in Lincoln. Top: The Turtle Creek winery grape vines behind the field on Lexington Road (photo by Ken Hurd). Bottom: a deer’s eyes reflect the twilight in a field on Mary’s Way that is destined to be replaced by the Oriole Landing mixed-income housing development once town approvals are in place. “It’s going to be sad to see this field becoming 60 apartments,” said photographer Cathy O’Brien, who lives next door.

School Building Committee adds Aug. 15 session

The School Building Committee (SBC) has added a meeting to tis summer schedule on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Hartwell multipurpose room. Topics for the next several meetings:

August 15

  • Mechanical systems: update and discussion
  • Energy model: presentation and discussion
  • Photovoltaic plan: presentation and discussion

August 22

  • Review site plan
  • Review floor plans
  • Review updated exterior elevations
  • Phasing plans
  • Preliminary interior spaces review

September 5

  • Final site plan
  • Final floor plans
  • Final elevations review
  • Final mechanical and electrical systems
September 26
  • Review preliminary cost estimates
October 3
  • Review reconciled cost estimates
  • Review value engineering items
October 17
  • Approve final cost

For more information and a full schedule, see the SBC website or watch videos of past meetings.

Obituaries

Vernon Welch

Vernon Welch, 90 (June 16) — active with the Lincoln Jazz Club.

Alan B. Smith

Alan B. Smith, 86 (August 3) — engineer and physicist. There will be a celebration of his life in Concord on August 26.