140 Lincoln Rd. (a Ryan Estate unit) — Daniel Hertzel to Robert L. and Ruth Mozzi for $463,000 (July 31)- 29 Lincoln Rd. — Paul M. Blanchfield to Jane K. O’Rourke and Ursula A. Matulonis for $1,325,000 (July 27)
- 3B South Commons — John C. Hessler to Abbey B. Salon for $360,000 (July 19)
- 65 Winter St. — Darlene Mula Trust to David Johnston for $992,000 (July 17)
- 140 Lincoln Rd. (a Ryan Estate unit) — Robert T. Ferguson Sr. to William N. and Haekyung K. Weir for $475,000 (July 13)
- 263 Concord Rd. — Paul C.R. Edwards to Nicholas and Gretchen Covino for $920,000 (July 13)
- 8 Boyce Farm Rd. — Ren Dahai to James C. Anson for $850,000 (July 12)
- 20 Birchwood Lane — Myrna J. Beecher Trust to Sharla F. Levine for $599,000 (July 6)
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Visit local homes with solar installations
Lincoln residents are invited to get an up-close view of some of their neighbors’ solar photovoltaic (traditional solar) and solar hot water arrays on Sunday, Aug. 27 from 1–3 p.m. (rain or shine).
Sponsored by Solarize Mass, a program of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and a joint effort by the towns of Lincoln, Sudbury, and Wayland, the Solarize Tour of Lincoln includes four host residences featuring different styles of solar arrays. Residents of all three towns are encouraged to visit as many homes as they’d like, enjoy refreshments, gather resources, and chat with homeowners about their experiences with the installation process. The homes on the tour are:
- Ron MacNeal, 247 Concord Road
- Bob Schudy and Liz Watson, 131 Trapelo Rd.
- Jim and Ann Hutchinson, 53 Stonehedge Rd.
- Belinda and Paul Gingrich, 146 Bedford Rd.
More information on each house’s unique solar array can be found at www.lincolngreenenergy.org. There are also solar open house events in Wayland on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 1–4 p.m. and in Sudbury on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 2–4 p.m. More details about these events will be available on www.solarizeLSW.org. All Lincoln, Sudbury, and Wayland residents are welcome.
Sign up or verify your data in the L-S directory
The deadline to be included in the printed version of the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School directory is Monday, Aug. 21. Many Lincoln families of incoming freshman are still missing. To register, log in the the directory, select “Schools”, then select “Sign up now” at the bottom of the page, and follow the instructions to set up your family, households, and students.
If your email address has changed since last year, please log in to your account and verify that it is correct. If the directory does not have your correct email address, you will not receive communications including password reset requests and are at risk of being left out of the directory. Anyone with questions may click here or email LSRHSdirectory@gmail.com.
September movies announced
The Lincoln Library Film Society will screen movies at the Lincoln Public Library at 3 p.m. on three Mondays in September:
- September 11—La Notte (1961) starring Jeanne Moreau and Marcello Mastroianni, directed by Michelango Antonioni.
- September 18—The Lovers (1958) starring Jeanne Moreau, Jose Luis de Villalonga, and Alain Cuny, directed by Louis Malle.
- September 25—Cet amour-la (2001) starring Jeanne Moreau and Aynmeric Demarigny, directed by Josee Dayan
Refreshments will be served.
Free course on 20th-century art
“Christina’s World” by Andrew Wyeth (1948)
A free five-week course on “Great Artworks of the 20th Century” will be offered in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room from 3–4:30 p.m. stating on Saturday, Sept. 23 and continuing on Oct. 7, 21, and 28, and Nov. 4. The genius behind various 20th-century artworks and artists from Picasso to Pollack and beyond will be revealed, and the group will discuss their own thoughts and reactions to each piece. This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library and the Friends of the Lincoln Council on Aging. It is open to adults of all ages. Preference will be given to Lincoln residents. Class size is limited to 35. Sign up for one session or all five. For more information or to register, contact Lisa Rothenberg at 781-259-8465 or lrothenberg@minlib.net.
Pelland to perform at LOMA
Steven Pelland
Steven Pelland is the featured performer at the next LOMA (Lincoln Open-Mike Acoustic) night on Monday, Sept. 11. The event runs from 7-10 p.m., and Pelland will perform a half-hour set starting around 8:30. He’s been aired on live radio and performed at premiere East Coast folk venues including Passim and Bull Run. Pelland released his first major CD, These Days, last year. A video of the first cut, California, highlights his finger-picking style and strong lyric sensibility.
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.
Fall series on “Embracing Change”
Embrace Change is offering a free fall series for parents embracing the transition period they encounter as children leave the nest. Parents will connect with others experiencing the same transition, explore what’s next, and have opportunities to design their personal path for this new stage of life. See the Embrace Change website for program details.
All six events run from 1:30–3 p.m. The first three will be held at the Lincoln Public Library:
- September 13 — “Promoting Productive Communication with Adult Children” with Teresa Simonelli, PsyaD
- September 20 — “What’s Next? Finding Purpose” with Deb Elbaum, MD, career and life coach
- September 27 — “Navigating Transitions with Self-Care” with Charlotte Sahyoun, yoga therapeutics specialist
The second set of programs will take place at the Pierce House:
- October 4 — “Expanding Your Horizons: Delving into New Activities and Careers”
- October 11 — “Balancing College Students Needs with Your Own Personal Opportunities for Growth” with Michelle Silbert, career and life coach
- October 18 — “Ready, Set, Go!” with the Embrace Change team
Police want to hear from credit card fraud victims
In the past three months, have you been notified by a credit card company or bank that a credit card had been fraudulently opened in your name? If so, the Lincoln Police Department would like to know about it. Police department in Lincoln and other towns are investigating a substantial credit card fraud ring where credit cards have been opened up in residents’ names and used locally. There are likely additional victims who did not report this to police because the credit card company or bank assumed the loss. If you’ve been notified of this type of fraud, please call the Lincoln Police Department at 781-259-8113.
Conservation land manager sought
The town of Lincoln seeks a full-time land manager to work under the direction of the Conservation Director and the Conservation Commission. This is primarily a field position with some office responsibilities. Duties include managing and monitoring conservation land and trails, public outreach and education, enforcing regulations, and oversight of town-licensed agricultural properties. For details on duties and qualifications and how to apply, click here or email or jobs@lincolntown.org by Friday, Sept. 8.
Residents wary of planned study on location of DPW
Several residents at a recent Board of Selectmen meeting protested the notion of moving the Department of Public Works to the transfer station area, but planning officials stressed that they intend to study a range of options for the DPW site.
The South Lincoln Planning and Implementation Committee (SLPIC) plans to ask the Board of Selectmen for about $9,000 to pay a consultant to study the DPW site on Lewis Street. SLPIC and others are interested in the possibility of using part or all of that property as part of a larger effort to revitalize the South Lincoln area centering on the train station and surrounding commercial area. Moving the DPW elsewhere would free up valuable land that could be put to commercial, residential, and/or municipal use.
The issue arose at a selectmen’s meeting in June and again on July 31, although SLPIC postponed a planned appearance at that meeting. Nevertheless, several residents spoke in opposition to the idea of moving the DPW to the transfer station.
“That’s probably one of the most environmentally sensitive sites you could find in this town,” said Oakdale Lane resident Keith Hylton, noting that the DPW’s work involved diesel fuel and other chemicals and the transfer station lies within the Cambridge reservoir watershed. Some houses in the area also use well water, he added. In addition, there could be contamination in the soil at the Lewis Street site that could cost “millions” to remediate if the town planned to convert it to some otherl use, Hylton said.
If the Lewis Street study does show environmental issues that need to be addressed, “you can’t ignore it,” said former Planning Board member Robert Domnitz, a Mill Street resident. “If you start walking down this path, you may find yourself locked into a cleanup that not only costs a lot of money but impairs the forward-looking value of that parcel.”
“We understand that this is a sensitive issue,” Lynn DeLisi of SLPIC, who is also a member of the Planning Board, said on Sunday. Some years ago, a different study apparently recommended moving the DPW to the transfer station site, “but we don’t know details; that’s partly why were having another meeting” before going before selectmen with a budget request, she said.
There is no language in the draft charge for the yet-to-be hired consultant about the transfer station, and SLPIC will look at a variety of options for the DPW site, including moving some functions to a neighboring town or simply preserving the status quo, DeLisi said. Also, if the consultant makes a recommendation that SPLIC or a majority of residents are opposed to, “we don’t have to pay attention to it.”
However, if the new study does show potential hazards from environmental contamination on Lewis Street that must be rectified, “we have a right to know about it—it’s right in the center of town,” DeLisi said.
Also at the July 31 Board of Selectmen meeting (as summarized by former Selectman Peter Braun), the board:
- Accepted a plaque presented by members of the Donaldson family to rededicate the Donaldson Room and to honor Robert Donaldson (1870-1964), who was a selectman for 28 years and builder of some 80 Lincoln houses and the original town office building.
- Met with Mothers Out Front, an organization that includes Lincoln residents, that is focused on natural gas leaks and other environmental issues.
- Approved a curb cut requested for 19 Granville Rd., following a recommendation by the Planning Board.
- Discussed concerns raised by abutters with respect to a new Wayland soccer field to be located in a meadow close to the Lincoln town line in the Oxbow Road area.
- Heard reports from Town Administrator Tim Higgins regarding:
- Questions raised by several residents about compliance of the June 19 Board meeting with the Open Meeting Law.
- Requests by wireless carriers for installation of repeaters on utility poles.
- Initial activities of the Community Center committee.
- Scheduled further discussion of Old Winter Street traffic questions for September 25.
- Scheduled the State of the Town Meeting for November 4 and had an initial discussion about the agenda.
- Discussed its continuing efforts to coordinate with the Housing Commission and other boards regarding the town’s affordable housing strategy.
- Discussed proposed content for its next newsletter.
- Heard liaison reports from:
- Selectman Jennifer Glass on the School Building Committee’s activities, including its engagement of an Owner’s Project Manager and its process for considering an architectural firm.
- Selectman James Craig on highlights of a report from a consultant by the Cycling Safety Committee on ideas for accommodating cycling on roadways.
Trapelo Rd. cobblestones removed for safety reasons
Dark areas of pavement are all that’s left of the cobblestone arrays that once graced the intersection of Trapelo and Old County Roads.
The gray granite cobblestones that were installed at the intersection of Trapelo and Old County Roads several years ago have been removed after they were deemed a safety risk.
The cobblestones were set into the pavement at the intersection as a traffic calming measure as part of a $5.5 million package of roadway improvements approved at Town Meeting in 2008. “As part of that project, the committee that helped us develop roadway design standards expressed a desire to create gateway treatments that would help drivers recognize that they are entering Lincoln and to help signal that our roads have their own character,” Town Administrator Tim Higgins said this week.
However, over time, the stones began popping out of place and perhaps slowed down cars a bit more than intended. “We had a few people get flat tires because of them—it was becoming a safety hazard,” said Chris Bibbo, superintendent of the Department of Public Works. After consultation with the Roadway and Traffic Committee and other officials, the DPW finally removed them last week and paved over the holes, returning the intersection to its original state.
Watering now allowed two days a week
The Lincoln Board of Water Commissioners voted on Wednesday to relax water restrictions to allow outdoor watering two days a week.
The water level in Flint’s Pond has been holding steady at one foot below normal, “but that is very close to the level that we consider acceptable in mid-August,” Water Commission member Ruth Ann Hendrickson wrote in a LincolnTalk post.
Watering may now be done on one weekend day in addition to a weekday, so the allowed days now are Wednesday/Thursday and Saturday/Sunday.
“If we have a very dry August, as is possible, we may have to revisit this decision in September,” Hendrickson wrote. “Given that the pond is still 1 foot below normal, we encourage our customers to water sparingly.”
Winging it (Lincoln Through the Lens)
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Film on West Bank/Gaza occupation
The GRALTA Foundation presents two screenings of Ra’anan Alexandrowicz’s documentary The Law in These Parts (Israel, 2014, 90 minutes) on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. in Bemis Hall (basement screening room). Free; light refreshments will be served.
After conquering the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in 1967, the Israeli army imposed thousands of orders, laws, and sentences while moving over 500,000 Jewish settlers into the territories in violation of international law. With archival footage and first-ever interviews with the prosecutors, legal advisors, and the judges who created the framework, The Law in These Parts unravels the intricate system of control that accompanies one of the most enduring and damaging conflicts of our time and sustains it. Can a nation that occupies another people act with principles that adhere to the rule of law? Winner: Best Documentary, Jerusalem Film Festival, 2011 and World Cinema Grand Jury Prize in Documentary, Sundance, 2012. Click here to watch the trailer. For more information, contact Steve Low at 781-259-1300 or steve.low@gordianconcepts.com.
Volunteers needed to serve at Senior Dining
Senior Dining is the Council on Aging’s very popular program that provides an elegant meal once a month at St. Anne’s Church. In order for the program to continue, the COA needs volunteers who can help set tables, serve the meals, and clean up a few times a year on the third Tuesday of each month between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. For further information or to volunteer, please contact Kim Buell at kim_buell@hotmail.com or 781-259-1278.
Mass Audubon photo contest seeks entries
Picture This: Your Great Outdoors, Mass Audubon’s annual statewide photo contest now underway and running through September 30. The contest attracts hundreds of photographers representing all abilities, ages and backgrounds, encouraging them to record the natural beauty and biodiversity of the Bay State. There are two entrant age categories: 18 and older, and under 18. Subject areas include: People in Nature, Birds, Mammals, Other Animals, Landscapes, and Plants and Fungi. Each entrant may submit up to 10 photographs, which must be taken in Massachusetts or at Mass Audubon’s Wildwood Camp in Rindge, N.H. Images may have been taken at any time prior to or during the contest.
One grand prize winner will be awarded a $250 gift card (to be redeemed at a Mass Audubon shop or a wildlife sanctuary), in addition to being featured in Explore, Mass Audubon’s member newsletter. Eleven winners will win $100 gift cards and at least six honorable mentions will win $50 gift cards. Additional honorable mentions may be awarded at the discretion of the judges. All submissions, regardless of original format, must be submitted online. Please visit massaudubon.org/picturethis for complete contest rules, submitting images online, and other details.
Lincoln Literary Society meets
The Lincoln Literary Society will meet on Friday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the home of founder Daniela Caride. People may arrive or leave any time during the four-hour window to enjoy wine, food, and lots of books from the transfer station swap table as well as poems, stories and articles. It’s not a regular book club with required readings or deadlines—members talk about books they’ve read (recently or not), recite poems, read a passage or whatever inspires them to start a conversation. Explore www.LiteraryLincoln.org for the latest book recommendations, poems and upcoming events, and send submissions to Caride for publication on the site. For more information, email her at danielacaride@gmail.com. The group meets on the second Friday of each month.
Property sales in June
- 35 Huckleberry Hill — James R. Tobin to Emanuel G. Lewin for $800,000 (June 28)
- 108 Concord Rd. — Daniel M. Merfeld to Maureen Masterson and Roberto Santamaria for $750,000 (June 27)
- 141 Weston Rd. — Keith M. Gilbert to Donna A. Jeffers for $2,000,000 (June 22)
- 8 Todd Pond Rd. — Samuel P. Perkins to Miriam Zoll and Michael Shashoua for $1,367,000 (June 15)
- 173 Tower Rd. — Mark Meltz to Edward D. and Carolyn C. Huber for $1,200,000 (June 8)
Council on Aging activities in August
Lincoln Trad Jazz Band
August 3 at 12:30 p.m.
August 31 at 12:30 p.m. (both at Bemis Hall)
Regular exercise for wellness and independence
August 10 at 11:30 a.m.
Our bodies are meant to move. As we age our bodies lose muscle mass and bone density, a condition known as sarcopenia, which the National Institutes of Health has called “one of the most important causes of functional decline and loss of independence in older adults.” Regular exercise can slow and reverse this process leading to greater wellness that can help you stay independent and help to prevent diseases and fall risk and even brighten your mood and mental sharpness! Learn more about sarcopenia and the benefits of exercise as we get older and try a few of the exercises for yourself when Terri Zaborowski, the COA’s aerobic and strength training instructor who teaches classes for every fitness level, comes to Bemis Hall Thursday, Aug. 10 at 11:30 a.m.. Terri is an AFAA-certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor and AAAI/ISMA older adult trainer with over 16 years experience in senior fitness. Come in comfortable clothing.
Adapt your home for disabilities
August 14 at 10 a.m.
The Home Modification Loan Program, administered in Lincoln by the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC), provides loans of up to $30,000 to elders and adults with disabilities and families with children with disabilities to make disability-related modifications to their homes. In many cases, the loan only needs to be repaid when the property is sold or transferred. You can have an income of up to $144,800 for a one-person household with higher maximums for larger households and still qualify. Landlords may get loans to modify units for renters with disabilities. Find out more about this program when Susan DiClemente Aaron of SMOC comes to Bemis Hall on Monday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. Pam Gallup of the Lincoln Housing Commission will also be on hand to discuss the town’s new Affordable Accessory Apartment program.
Free elder law clinic
August 14 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 is pleased to provide a monthly legal clinic with elder law attorney and Lincoln resident Sasha Golden on Monday, Aug. 14 from 3–4 p.m. There is no charge for the 30-minute consultation, but please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.
Luncheon for veterans and spouses
August 16 at noon
Veterans, spouses, and partners are invited to a special lunch on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at noon at Bemis Hall featuring Hebrew National all beef hot dogs and turkey dogs (all available with classic condiments and toppings), coleslaw, and vegetarian beans. Widows and widowers of veterans are most welcome to join us. The COA is hoping to create a dynamic veterans community here in Lincoln and would love to see everyone at the luncheon. Sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 by August 9.
Bees, butterflies and flowers with Tom Gumbart
August 16 at 2 p.m.
Join Lincoln Conservation Director Tom Gumbart on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. for a short walk at the Muster Field conservation land. This will be to view summer wildflowers and the abundance of pollinator species, such as bees and butterflies, that use these flowers. You will also visit the new boardwalk that is located nearby at the Lincoln School. Park and meet in the field at the intersection of Sandy Pond Road and Baker Bridge Road. The field is on the south side of the road and there will be signs for where to enter the field. This will be in the full sun so please bring hats, water, and sunscreen.
Brush up on CPR and auto defibrillators to save family and friends
August 23 at 10 a.m.
Knowing CPR and how to use an automatic defibrillator (AED) can help you save a life. Come to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. for a brush-up or an introduction to CPR and use of a defibrillator given by the Fire Department. This free workshop will not lead to certification, but it will give you the basics of what to do if you are with someone who has a medical crisis for which CPR or a defibrillator are appropriate. Call the COA at 781-259-8811 to sign up. All ages are welcome (maximum of 20).
Charles Reid, painter: a film and discussion with Jane Cooper
August 28 at 10 a.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. to see a film by acclaimed watercolorist and teacher Charles Reid, The Figure in Watercolor. The film shows you step by step how to use watercolors to depict the human figure in a way that is expressive of what you are trying to convey. Lincoln COA’s watercolor instructor Jane Cooper will then lead a discussion and give her own insights into the art of watercolor painting. This program will be of interest whether you are an accomplished painter, a beginner, or just thinking of getting started!
Save the date:
Greatest artworks of the 20th century
In this five-week free course co-sponsored by the Lincoln Library and the COA, the genius behind various 20th-century artworks and artists from Picasso to Pollack and beyond will be revealed and the group will discuss their own thoughts and reactions to each piece. The course will be from 3–4:30 p.m. at the library on Saturdays, Sept. 23 and 30, and October 7, 21, and 28. It is open to all adults. Please sign up by calling the library at 781-259-8465.
World hand drumming for fun and well being
Hand drumming is a fun and unique way to spend enjoyable time with others, improve musical skills for playing any instrument, and de-stress, relax, and feel more positive. Learn this special art with acclaimed drummer Mike Connors from the Concord Conservatory of Music on six Tuesday mornings at 9:30 beginning September 19 at a cost of $78. Sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.
Memoir group
If you are interested in writing your memoirs or just curious about what goes on in the group, please come to the first meeting of the Memoir Group on Wednesday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to noon and find out what they do. If you like what you hear and you want to continue, the cost of the eight-session term is $75. The dates for the term are Sept. 6 and 20; Oct. 4 and 18; Nov. 1, 15, and 29; and Dec. 13. If you want more information, contact Connie Lewis at 781-259-9415 or conlewis1000@gmail.com.
Fall tai chi classes
The COA’s fall tai chi session will begin September 11 and finish the week of December 11. Beginners may sign up now for Mondays from 2:15–3:15, Wednesdays from 1–2 p.m., and Thursdays from 9:15–10:15 by calling the COA at 781-259-8811. The cost is $60 for one hour a week, $80 for two hours a week, and $100 for four hours a week. Continuing students do not need to sign up. For info, contact Jane Moss at 781-259-9822 or mindbodyjm@comcast.net.
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Fill out survey for clean heating and cooling
The Lincoln Green Energy Committee is partnering with Concord and Carlisle to apply for HeatSmart Mass, a program sponsored by the Mass Clean Energy Center that will allow Lincolnites to install qualified clean heating and cooling systems at reduced prices. For Lincoln to qualify for the MassCEC’s application process, the committee needs your help. Whether you’re interested in air-source heat pumps, ground-source heat pumps, central biomass heating, or solar hot water, or aren’t sure what these solutions are all about, please fill out this Google survey by Saturday, Aug. 12 to help members design the program to meet Lincoln’s needs. Anyone with questions may contact Belinda Gingrich at belinda.gingrich@gmail.com.
St. Anne’s closed for nine days
Due to parking lot work, St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Church will be closed after church on Sunday, Aug. 13 and remain closed through Tuesday, Aug. 22. All regularly mid-week meetings will be cancelled, as well as the Sunday morning service of Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. on August 20. The 9 a.m. service resumes on Sunday, Aug. 27, and the last summer Sunday service will be Labor Day Weekend (Sunday, Sept. 3). On September 10, the church returns to the normal schedule of three Sunday services at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.
Jazz concert on Aug. 13
There will be a free live jazz concert on Sunday, Aug. 13 from 2–5 p.m. in Bemis Hall featuring the Steve Taddeo Quartet and Vocals: Jeff Barnhart, stride piano; Paul Midiri, trombone and vibes; Joe Midiri, soprano sax and reeds; Steve Taddeo, drums; and Caroline Griep, vocals.
Arts and crafts festival at Codman Estate
The 35th annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival at the Codman Estate will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9 (rain or shine) from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. There will be live music, over 100 juried artisans, museum tours and food vendors. Admission is $5 (free for Historic New England members and children under 12).
Sam Durant win’s deCordova’s Rappaport Prize
Sam Durant (photo by Sarah Waldorf/J. Paul Getty Museum)
The deCordova Scultpure Park and Museum has announced that Sam Durant is the 18th recipient of the prestigious Rappaport Prize, an annual award of $25,000 given to a contemporary artist with strong connections to New England. Durant works in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, drawing, and installations to address the varying relationships between culture and politics. He draws inspiration from American history and engages subjects as diverse as the civil rights movement, southern rock music, and modernism. His art makes connections between history and present ongoing sociocultural debates, often calling attention to forgotten events from the past.
“It is such a wonderful surprise and tremendous honor to be recognized in my home region with the Rappaport Prize,” Durant said. “I am a New Englander to the core—its remarkable history has profoundly shaped and inspired me. The deCordova Museum was a big part of my formation as an artist, and my teacher George Greenamyer’s work Mass Art Vehicle at deCordova was one of the first public sculptures I loved. My work often puts me in the cross hairs of contentious and difficult debates, as it has recently, so deCordova’s acknowledgement is particularly timely—a cool drink of water for a parched soul.”
The public is invited to attend the Rappaport Prize Lecture with Sam Durant on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the museum. Admission is free.