A student uses her self-defense techniques to neutralize at “attacker” (an instructor in a special suit).
By Alice Waugh
A women’s self-defense class taught by Lincoln police has proved so popular that a second set of classes is already filling up.
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Classroom heating system malfunctionsFollowing is an email sent to Lincoln School parents on Thursday morning, Jan. 9 by Mary Sterling, Assistant Superintendent for the Lincoln Public Schools.
“I am contacting families of Lincoln School students to let you know about a minor incident that has been resolved. We experienced a malfunction with the heating system in Cheri Wing-Jones’s second grade classroom this morning. This caused some smoke in the heating unit. The system was shut down, the class was cleared immediately and the building was evacuated. Students and staff followed all fire drill procedures. The fire department responded quickly and determined that the building was fully safe for occupancy. There remains a slight odor in Cheri’s classroom and we have decided to relocate them to the library for the day. We expect the classroom to be fully functional tomorrow. All students are responding well. We will continue to monitor them throughout the day. Please contact Steve McKenna or Sharon Hobbs if you have any questions or concerns.”
Codman Community Farms is now selling six-month shares in its meat CSA (community-supported agriculture) program. From January to June, those who pay who pay $600 will get 10 pounds per month of Codman-raised grass-fed beef and naturally fed pork packed for you each month. Sign up on the Codman Community Farms website or call 781-259-0456.
Visitors can also buy a 10-pound bag of mixed cuts of Codman beef for $120. Limited quantities available; visit the farm office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and purchase from Barbara Rhines or Eric Robichaud.
Are you looking for a place to hold a large meeting? Do you want to have a party but your space is too small? Consider renting Bemis Hall, which has a 2,000-square-foot space with a stage and piano that’s appropriate for lectures, concerts, performances, private receptions and parties, business functions, memorial services, and recitals. The hall available for rental weekday evenings after 5 p.m., Saturday all day, and Sunday after noon.
The upstairs hall has 129 metal folding chairs without arms, 14 white stackable chairs with arms, two 5-foot tables, seven 6-foot tables, and six 8-foot tables for use by renters at no additional charge. In addition, renters are welcome to use the hall’s audiovisual system, including speakers, microphones, projector, computer, and Blu-Ray player.
For information, availability and rental application, go to the Bemis Hall page on the town website (www.lincolntown.org –> Community Services –> Facilities). Questions? Contact Bemis Hall coordinator Barbara Low 781-259-8341 or barbara_low@hotmail.com.
Lincolnites enjoy First Day at the Pierce House on January 1 in this series of photos by Lincoln resident Harold McAleer.
The Lincoln Police Department has issued the following warning to residents about phone scammers:
In Lincoln and in surrounding cities and towns, residents have been receiving phone calls where the suspect tries to have the victim wire money through such means as Western Union or purchasing Green Dot Money Paks. Suspects use different tactics to appeal to the victims emotions in order to exploit the victim. Some of the tactics used are:
Also, the suspects will warn the victim not to contact the police. Many of these scams are based out of the country with the elderly being targeted. Residents are urged not to send any money and to call the police at 781-259-8111.
The Lincoln Public Library is hosting an improv group for kids in grades 4-6 as well as weekly storytimes for children in various age groups.
Improv for kids in grades 4-6 takes place on Tuesday afternoons starting on January 14 and running through February 11 from 3:30–5:30 p.m. During improv exercises, participants create characters and stories and act them out. Learn acting games and skills. There are no lines to learn, no staging—just lots of fun, laughter and creativity. No previous experience needed.
The class will be taught by actor/teacher Sally Kindleberger. To register, visit or call the library at 781-259-8465.
Register now for Lapsit and Terrific Twos winter storytimes for children at the Lincoln Public Library by emailing Jane at jflanders@minlib.net or calling 781-259-8465 (note that story times are not held during school vacations or snow days):
Lapsit Storytime (infants to age 24 months)
Thursdays at 10 a.m. — January 16 to March 6
Terrific Twos Storytime
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. — January 17 to March 7
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) — no advance signup required
Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
The Lincoln Democratic Town Committee (DTC) will host a gubernatorial candidate forum on Saturday, January 18 as well as two other meetings on January 11 and February 8
All five Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates are scheduled to appear at a forum on Saturday, January 18 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. in the Bemis Hall Auditorium. Candidates for governor include Joe Avellone, Don Berwick, Martha Coakley, Steve Grossman, and Juliette Kayyem.
The event will begin with socializing and registration followed by welcoming remarks by State Senator Mike Barrett at 1:50 p.m. and candidate presentations starting at 2 p.m. Each candidate will speak separately and will briefly entertain questions from moderators and the audience. Moderators will be Mara Dolan, co-chair of the Concord Democratic Town Committee, and Peter Koutoujian, Middlesex County Sheriff.
The forum is co-sponsored by the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee and the 3rd Middlesex Area Democrats. For more information or to submit candidate questions in advance, contact DTC chair Gary Davis at garyddavis04@gmail.com or 781-259-0318.
The DTC will also hold meetings on Saturday, January 11 from 2-4 p.m. and February 8 from 2-4 p.m. in the Bemis Hall map room. The Jnauary 11 agenda will include discussion of forums for candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general; caucus and office elections; and the state convention. Lincoln residents, especially those interested in committee membership are welcome to attend.
The February 8 meeting is primarily to elect Lincoln caucus delegates and alternates to the Massachusetts Democratic Convention June 13-14, 2014. Delegates and alternates will vote at the convention on candidates for governor, lieutentant governor, attorney general and treasurer. The meeting is open to all Lincoln residents, but voting is limited to Lincoln Democrats registered as of December 31, 2013.
The Lincoln Library Film Society presents ” JaNOIRy: British Film Noir” starting with the Blue Lamp on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. All screenings are in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room (for more information, call 781-259-8465 or email Lincolnlibraryfilmsociety@gmail.com).
Here are the activities in January sponsored by the Lincoln Council on Aging. For more information, call the COA at 781-259-8811.
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The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department’s Winter 2014 brochure is now available online at www.lincolnrec.com. Classes beginning next week include:
For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Office at 781-259-0784.
Looking for a rewarding if occasionally vexing way to feel more connected? Willing to undertake new challenges? Unafraid to speak up? Then run for local office!
The annual town election will take place on Monday, March 31. Nomination papers are available at the Town Clerk’s Office starting Friday, January 3. Papers must be returned no later than Monday, February 10.
The following offices will appear on the March ballot:
For additional information, please call the Town Clerk’s office at 781-259-2607.