Blacky and Snowy
To the editor:
We may not see a white Christmas this year, but Mary’s two cats, Snowy and her Blacky, could use a holiday miracle while their “mom” waits for cat-friendly housing.
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Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect a clarification of Lincoln’s Minuteman spending in 2015-16.
By Alice Waugh
Area officials have hammered out a newly revised Minuteman High School regional agreement by stripping out the contentious “host community” compensation issue and making it the subject of a separate agreement between the town and the Minuteman school district—but both deals must still be approved by the Minuteman School Committee (MSC). [Read more…] about A breakthrough and a hiccup for Minuteman
In the December 13 article about Minuteman High School, an incorrect date was given for the Capital Planning Committee meeting about the high school. The committee will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Office Building.
By Alice Waugh
Many of the 16 towns in the Minuteman High School district are ready to move forward with a new regional agreement, but Lincoln is standing firm on its demand for compensation as host community to a new high school—a stance that could potentially torpedo a new agreement.
Selectmen from the member towns met on December 2 to try to agree on a deal in principle for amending the agreement that would be acceptable to all 16 towns. The idea, originally proposed by Boxborough Selectman Vince Amoroso, would achieve several things: [Read more…] about Heated discussion over Lincoln and Minuteman
The First Parish Church in Lincoln will hold Christmas Eve services on Thursday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. in the church sanctuary (10 Bedford Road). The service at 5 p.m. will be a family service led by Kathy Cronin, Acting Director of Religious Education. The services at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. will be led by Rev. Manish Mishra-Marzetti and will feature a choir and candle lighting. All are welcome.
The Lincoln Scholarship Committee (Carolyn Dwyer, Nancy Marshall, and Barbara Slayter) now has its own page on the Town of Lincoln website at www.lincolntown.org/index.aspx?nid=645. The web page contains general information for graduating seniors and their parents about the scholarships and awards managed by the LSC. The application form and information regarding 2016 applications will be available for downloading on February 1, 2016.
Members of the Lincoln-Sudbury sixth-grade Warriors football team, presented a $750 donation to Dr. David Rose, chairman of Emerson hospital’s Radiology Department, who accepted the donation on behalf of the Hermel Breast Health Center. The young athletes raised the money by selling pink-themed t-shirts and socks at their football games over the past two years to support patient care at Emerson. Front row, left to right: Ben Lisa, Riley O’Connell, Will Ginand, and Kyle Mitchell of Sudbury, and Alek Valleau of Lincoln. Back row, left to right: Karter Singh, Kieran O’Connell, and Dhamari Coren of Sudbury, and Dr. David Rose.
Mount Auburn Hospital raised over $500,000, including $100,000 for pediatric critical care equipment, at its 11th annual “Party of the Year!” charity gala. Left to right: Jeanette Clough, president and CEO of Mount Auburn Hospital; Dr. Michael Shortsleeve of Lincoln, chair of the hospital’s Department of Radiology; and his daughter Michelle Shortsleeve. Photo: Joshua Touster.
To the editor:
Fifty Families was started in 1997 by a group of friends around a table at Lincoln’s Codman Harvest Feast with the intention of getting 50 Lincoln families to provide holiday cheer for those in need. It has blossomed into more than 150 families taking part and is a sight to behold—hundreds and hundreds of wrapped gifts in festive shopping bags delivered to families at the Bay Cove Small Wonders Early Intervention Center.
Bay Cove, founded by Lincoln resident Dan Boynton, has been providing compassionate care to some of Boston’s neediest families for more than 30 years. Many of the children come from families burdened with poverty, mental illness, and drug and alcohol addiction. The caseworkers working with the families provide names, ages and a suggested gift. In most cases these will be the only gifts the families will receive for the holidays.
Year after year Lincoln, parents tell me how this event is what the holidays are all about and how their children help in the process of choosing the right gifts for the children who are in need of some joy. This year, a 12-year-old Lincoln boy has taken the birthday money he was given and bought for a little boy named Mohamed. A cashier from Toys R Us in Natick heard about our program and has provided for two children this year.
In 2014 we donated 327 gift bags, 4,782 diapers, and over $2,000 in grocery and Target gift cards. Can we top 2014? I invite you to come by and see the magic we collect the bags on Monday, Dec. 14 between 3 and 6 p.m. at the First Parish stone church (14 Bedford Road). The later you come, the more magical it becomes when the room fills with the gift of giving. If you’d like to bring some diapers (sizes 3, 4 or 5) or a gift card to Target, Walmart, or Stop & Shop, we would be thrilled.
Sincerely,
Tucker Smith
6 Canaan Drive
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Gifts should be useful and sustainable as well as decorative, right? Everyone needs reusable lunch bags, tote bags, laundry bags, shopping bags and beach bags. Go green and support the Lincoln Squirrel by shopping at the Lincoln Squirrel store (or click on one of the images to go right to that product).
You can also show your appreciation for the Squirrel by making a donation. Happy holidays!
Larry Zuelke as a Lincoln MinuteMan in 2006. (Photo courtesy George Hibben)
Laurence W. Zuelke, 84, passed away on December 1 at the Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean conflict and had a long and distinguished career working for The Architects Collaborative (TAC) in Cambridge for 28 years and in private practice until 2010.
He and his wife Nancy Augustus were happily married for 58 years, including more than 50 years in Lincoln. As a wedding present to each other, they purchased a 1957 VW bug that Larry restored and enjoyed driving (see the Lincoln Squirrel, Jan. 17, 2013). He also participated in many Revolutionary War reenactments with the Lincoln Minute Men and was captain for one of their most important events, the inaugural parade for President Clinton.
Services and interment will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to a nonprofit organization of your choice. Click here for the full obituary.
Nancy Fleming (left) and Karin Levy, co-chairs of First Parish’s upcoming Touch of Christmas fair, bring wreaths to the church to be decorated in preparation.
The First Parish Church in Lincoln will hold its Touch of Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Parish House (14 Bedford Road). Children can have their photo taken with Santa starting at 11 a.m. The fair will also feature decorated wreaths, holiday centerpieces, baked goods, crafts, and a cash raffle. In addition to Santa’s visit, Touch of Christmas offers many children’s activities, including the Children’s Room, where young people can do their own holiday shopping. Kids can decorate cookies or ornaments, and “go fishing” on a Christmas tree for a gift. For further information, contact Nancy Fleming at nlfleming@comcast.net or Karin Levy at karinlevy54@gmail.com.
The First Parish will hold its Christmas Pageant, a presentation of the traditional Christmas story, on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 11:15 a.m. in the Parish House auditorium. There is a part for every child already enrolled in the church’s religions education program who wants to participate. Rehearsals will be held December 6 and 13 during religious education. Admission is free, and refreshments will be available following the production.
As part of its “Live in Lincoln Center” series, the First Parish will present Handel’s Messiah on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. in the Parish House Auditorium. The traditional holiday musical production will feature the Lincoln Baroque Players and Chorus and is conducted by Ian Watson. Suggested donation is $30, but any amount is appreciated. Seating is limited and is first-come, first-seated basis; doors will open at 2:30 p.m.
The First Parish in Lincoln will hold its Winter Solstice Service on Monday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary (10 Bedford Road). This service marks the longest night of the year and celebrates the return of light as days start to lengthen. It will include music, dancing, and the lighting of candles.
The Lincoln Ringers will present a candlelight handbell concert on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. in the parish house auditorium.
There are lots of holiday gift options for all ages at the Lincoln Squirrel store. We have bibs and onesies for the littlest Squirrel fans… water bottles, lunch bags and thermoses for kids… and T-shirts, hoodies, and drinkware for everyone. Have a look!