Editor’s note: This letter was sent to the editor but is addressed to the Lincoln community.

Dear Lincoln Community,

I write to announce my candidacy for re-election to the Lincoln School Committee, and to respectfully ask for your support at the polls on Monday, March 31.

Creating a successful educational environment requires the ability to balance competing needs, manage constant change, and pay close attention to detail.  It is easy to be overwhelmed by all that must happen on a daily basis.  Yet, whether the task is implementing national Common Core standards, adopting the new Massachusetts educator evaluation system, managing our burgeoning technological needs, or planning for the construction or renovation of three buildings, it is important not to lose sight of why we expend so much of our time, energy and material resources on these tasks:  We want to foster joy and persistence, curiosity and engagement as our students learn skills and master content.

For six years, I have been fortunate to work with dedicated, thoughtful School Committee members and educators who keep the “big picture” of what we want to achieve at the heart decision-making.  Looking ahead, I would focus on three key tasks:

1. Support our new superintendent and our educators as they focus on the quality of teaching and learning; including thoughtful implementation of new learning standards and the Massachusetts educator evaluation system.
2. Continue to expand the district’s capacity to differentiate learning and meet student needs.
3. Determine, with the town, a clear plan for renovating the Lincoln School, and support the Hanscom schools through a multi-year construction process.

When I was elected to the Committee in 2008, I brought to the role my experience as a teacher, my active involvement in my daughters’ schools, and my belief that a child’s education is nurtured by the combined efforts of parents, schools and the community. What I have gained since then is an appreciation for the intricacies of operating a school district and a profound respect for the educators, staff members, parents, and community members who devote themselves to our children.  It is a privilege to serve the town, and I ask for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Glass
11 Stonehedge Rd.

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To the Editor:

I am pleased to support Peter Braun for reelection as Selectman. I have known Peter for close to 30 years, as parents on various sport sidelines, as co-members of a number of committees including the Community Preservation Committee, and as a good friend.

As a Selectman for the past three years, he has thoughtfully and conscientiously involved himself in a number of major projects, including helping to manage the impacts of the Route 2 project and support and enhance the efforts of the state, our representatives in Washington, and other local officials to preserve the Hanscom Air Force Base. Peter uses his analytical as well as his diplomatic skills to understand issues and work productively with people.

We in Lincoln are fortunate to have a terrific threesome as Selectmen at this time. They well work together to solve problems. They are efficient and effective in accomplishing the complex duties involved in running the town. Peter is a vital member of this team. His willingness to be deeply involved in a number of issues crucial to the town makes him an essential Selectman for the next three years.

Please vote on March 31 (the Monday after Town Meeting) and please vote for Peter Braun.

Peter Von Mertens
16 Tower Road

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To the Editor:

Our neighbor and friend Peter Braun is running for reelection as Selectman for the town of Lincoln. We are fortunate as a town to have such a perceptive, intelligent and capable person to represent us on the Board of Selectmen. Peter has expertise in legal and financial matters and he is dedicated, hard-working, and experienced. We hope you will join us in supporting his candidacy for reelection.

Sincerely,

Diana and Colin Smith
8 Trapelo Rd.

Susan Hall Mygatt
37 Old Concord Rd.

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To the Editor:

A lot of attention has been focused lately on the impact of the Route 2 Crosby Corner upgrade project. There has been outrage over the unexpectedly extensive tree cutting, the daily traffic delays and the encroachment onto private lands owned by Route 2 abutters.

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