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It’s been almost a week since the Lincoln Squirrel became a paid subscriber site, and I want to give a huge thank-you all of you who have been willing to support the Squirrel and have patiently navigated the subscription process. You might be interested to know the numbers: as of Thursday afternoon, there are 80 paid subscribers, compared to a total of about 580 free subscribers before the changeover. I’m hoping many of those 500 will sign up soon so they can read every Squirrel article in its entirety—please get in touch with me if you have any questions.

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School vacation events for kids at library

  • Wednesday, April 20 — Bugworks: “Creepy Crawley” for ages 3-5 at 11 a.m. and “Bugology” for kids age 3-5 at noon. Sign up in advance by calling 781-259-8465.
  • Thursday, April 21 at 3 p.m. — “I Spy Butterfly” puppet workshop. Puppeteer Faye Dupras presents a “see/make/play” puppet workshop for ages 3 and up. Advance signup required; call 781-259-8465.
  • Friday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m. — Springtime Movies and Muffins. Short films based on beloved children’s books Caterpillar and the Polliwog, Picnic and Blueberries for Sal. For ages 2 and up.

Programs sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library, Inc.

May 2 panel hosted by new Lincoln Diversity Committee

diversityLincoln residents of all ages are invited to a public forum to discover and celebrate the diverse group of people that comprise Lincoln on Monday, May 2 from 7-9 p.m. at Bemis Hall.

The evening will begin with five panelists talking about the diversity they see in Lincoln in their roles in the community. This will be followed by a general question-and-answer period and small group discussions. The panelists will be Lincoln Police Chief Kevin Kennedy; Superintendent of School Becky McFall; Manish Mishra-Marzetti, senior minister of the First Parish Church in Lincoln; Jacquelin Apsler, executive director of the Domestic Violence Services Network; and Carolyn Bottum, director of the Council on Aging.

This is the first event planned by the newly forming Lincoln Diversity Committee and hopefully just the beginning of a dialogue discovering what diversity looks like in Lincoln and learning how we can better support and embrace all members of our community. If you have any questions or would like more information, please email CFCE.Lincoln@gmail.com or call 617-593-0141.

Kickin’ in Lincoln registration deadline extended

The registration deadline for the Kickin’ in Lincoln kickball tournament on May 22 has been extended to Thursday, April 28. Click here for details on age groupings and a downloadable registration form. All proceeds go to the Lincoln School Legacy Fund, which provides financial assistance to families for school related programs and activities.

Co-ed spring flag rugby for grades K-8

MetroWest Youth Rugby is currently accepting registrations for its inaugural spring season. No experience necessary. The goal is to develop the game of flag rugby (non-contact) among boys and girls in grades K-8. Experienced rugby players and coaches will teach your child flag rugby through fun, interactive games and drills. Practices are on Sunday mornings from May 1 through June 12 (no session Memorial Day weekend) with four sessions at the Lincoln School and two at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. The fee is $95 and includes a MetroWest Rugby shirt. For more information and registration, visit www.metrowestrugby.com. Questions? Email metrowestrugby@gmail.com.

Toddler openings at Magic Garden

The Magic Garden Children’s Center has a few openings in its Toddler Room, which provides care and education for children ages 15 months to 2.9 years. This classroom usually has a long waiting list. For more information, call director Lori Leo at 781-259-8161.

Fair celebrates 40 years of three town institutions

40 years fair logoLincoln is gearing up for the “40 Years of Community” Fair packed with activities, art, music and history on Saturday, April 30 to recognize four decades of the Council on Aging, Parks and Recreation and the Lincoln Review.

The fair will feature children’s games and activities including a live animal demonstration, games and activities, storytelling, crafts related to Lincoln’s architectural heritage, a photo booth with a frog cutout, reading by “grandparents,” a scavenger hunt, a trackless train, 18th-century games, a sewing project, carnival games, a sketching demonstration and chance to meet a canine author, an activity table, and seed bomb and pollinator habitat making.

Lincoln’s history will be front and center, with displays on Lincoln history and iconic Lincoln buildings and landscapes. The Lincoln Minute Men will demonstrate aspects of life in Lincoln in the 18th century. Local organizations will provide information and demonstrations on such important topics as energy efficiency, agriculture, heirloom plants, nature and pollination. They’ll also have valuable information about their activities, programs and services.

Lincoln and Lincoln-associated artists will show their best work in the Pierce House, which will also feature historic photos from the Town Archives. The exhibit in Pierce House will also be open on Saturday, April 30 from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 1 from noon to 3 p.m.

What’s a fair without food? The Lincoln Police Department will host a barbecue while the Minute Men will offer baked goods and cider for a small cost. You’re also welcome to bring a picnic basket and blanket and enjoy a meal or a snack on the grass in the park.

While you’re enjoying all the activities, exhibits and art, you’ll be regaled by music by some of Lincoln’s many virtuoso musicians. Bands and performing groups will play outside on a stage while more musicians will play and sing classical and other musical genres inside the Pierce House. The Lincoln Minute Men musicians will also be on hand.

Among the groups participating are the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Drumlin Farm, First Parish, Food Project, Friends of the Lincoln Public Library, Green Energy Committee, Historic New England, LEAP,  Lincoln Council on Aging and Friends of the Lincoln Council on Aging, Lincoln Family Association, Lincoln Garden Club, Lincoln Historical Society, Lincoln Minute Men, Lincoln Parks and Recreation, Lincoln Police Department, Lincoln PTO, Lincoln Review, Lincoln School Foundation, Magic Garden, METCO Coordinating Committee, Old Town Hall Exchange, People for Pollinators, and the Town Archives.

For more information about the fair, call Carolyn Bottum at the Council on Aging at 781-259-8811 or Dan Pereira at Parks and Recreation at 781-259-0784. Local businesses interested in donating goods are also welcome to call Carolyn or Dan.

Property news

House-1Property sales
  • 311 Hemlock Circle — Bonnie Kiernan to Michael Trembicki for $512,000 (March 21)
  • 34C Indian Camp Lane — William Carlezon Jr. to Mary Hill Peters for $350,000 (March 15)
  • 9 Smith Hill Rd. — David Ireland to Ali and Danielle Raja for $1,475,000 (March 15)
  • 24C Lincoln Rd. — Margaret Ramsay to Zahra Shahrokh for $527,500 (March 15)
  • 0 Winter St. — Charles Stankard Jr. to MMV LLC for $500,000 (March 11)
  • 12 Silver Hill Rd. — Bolitas Limited Partnership to Carey Cort for $870,000 (March 1)
  • 14 Hilliard Rd. — John Sullivan to Karen L:andin for $1,035,000 (February 10)
Public hearings

Tuesday, April 26

  • Planning Board — to review an application for Site Plan Review under Section 17 of the Zoning Bylaw. The applicant, Jonathan Drew, 133 Weston Road, proposes to add a screened porch to an existing home.

Tuesday, April 12

  • Planning Board — to review an application for signs under Section 16 of the Zoning Bylaw. The applicant at 131 Cambridge Turnpike proposes to locate a sign above the garage doors for his business.
  • Historical Commission — to consider the application of Jonathan and Rachel Drew for a Demolition Plan Review to demolish the dwelling at 135 Weston Road.
  • Lincoln Historical Commission — to consider the application of Tom Bucknall for MCH 80 Tower, LLC for a Demolition Plan Review to demolish the dwelling at 80 Tower Road.
  • Historical Commission — to consider the application of Elisabeth and Zach Herbert for repairs to the slate roof, screen porch, siding and window repair/restoration at 28 Lincoln Road.
  • Historical Commission — to consider the application of Peter and Hytho Pantazelos to demolish more than 25 percent of the roof structure and an attached greenhouse at 12 Woodcock Lane.

Wednesday, April 6

  • Public hearing in response to the Request for Determination of Applicability by Keolis Commuter Services vegetation management within the 100-foot buffer zone along the MBTA right of way in Lincoln.

Where are the other 11? (Lincoln Through the Lens)

Harold McAleer created this photo collage of an apostle flower, which blooms and dies in a single day.

Harold McAleer created this photo collage of an apostle plant flower, which blooms and dies in a single day.

Readers may submit photos for consideration for Lincoln Through the Lens by emailing them to lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. If your photo is published, you’ll receive credit in the Squirrel. Photos must be taken in Lincoln and include the date, location, and names of any people who are identifiable in the photo. Previously published photos can be viewed on the Lincoln Through the Lens page of the Lincoln Squirrel.

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Lincoln gets state money for road work

roadworkLincoln will receive more than $250,000 as part of a state bond authorization that will result in funding to help municipalities complete road, bridge and other infrastructure improvement projects.

Every spring, the state legislature allots funding to each town based on road miles and population, said Chris Bibbo, superintendent of the Lincoln Department of Public Works. Bids on this year’s work were opened about a week ago and include paving Wheeler Road, Old Cambridge Turnpike (North) and sections of Todd Pond Road, as well as some paved-path repair on Trapelo, Lincoln and Concord Roads; repair to miscellaneous sections of berm throughout the town; and investigation of drainage on Old Lexington Road, he said.

Work is expected to begin in approximately two weeks’ time, Bibbo said.

“Fighting for local aid for Lincoln has been a top priority of mine as state representative and I’m pleased that this appropriation will provide us with the critical funding necessary to make important improvements to our roads,” Rep. Tom Stanley (D-Waltham) said in a statement.

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Chair bear (Lincoln Through the Lens)

A large stuffed bear gets comfortable in a recliner outside the Stone Church in advance of xx "Tags and Treasures" fair.

A large stuffed bear gets comfortable in a recliner outside the Stone Church in advance of Saturday’s “Trash and Treasures” fair from 9 a.m. to noon. Photo: Harold McAleer.

Readers may submit photos for consideration for Lincoln Through the Lens by emailing them to lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. If your photo is published, you’ll receive credit in the Squirrel. Photos must be taken in Lincoln and include the date, location, and names of any people who are identifiable in the photo. Previously published photos can be viewed on the Lincoln Through the Lens page of the Lincoln Squirrel.