The Lincoln Squirrel – News, features and photos from Lincoln, Mass.

“Senior Dining” menu announced

Lincoln seniors are invited to a gourmet meal in an elegant setting at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15 at St. Anne’s Church. On the menu will be Country Captain chicken, Newbury Court rice, roasted butternut squash, fresh garden salad with croutons and balsamic vinaigrette, assorted rolls and butter, and apple crisp.

You must reserve by calling the Lincoln Council on Aging at (781) 259-8811 at least a week ahead. The cost is $5. Caregivers are welcome to come with those for whom they are caring. Let the COA know if you need transportation or a seating partner. The lunch is co-sponsored by the COA, the Friends of the COA, Minuteman Senior Services, and St. Anne’s.

L-S interim superintendent’s contract extended

L-S logoThe Lincoln-Sudbury School Committee has extended the contract of interim Superintendent/Principal Bella Wong through the 2014-2015 academic year at the advice of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees, which has “encouraged school districts to evaluate internal candidates in order to retain stability in leadership wherever possible” in light of  a statewide staff shortage at the senior level, according to a press release from the committee. Wong has agreed not to seek a position with another district during the 2013-2014 school year. [Read more…] about L-S interim superintendent’s contract extended

Board-game group starting up

Do you love playing board games? Do you want to learn new games? The Lincoln Public Library is hoping to start up a regular gaming day for people age 8 to adult and will be running two initial days to gauge the interest level and what times and days might work best.

The first meetings will be Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. The games on hand will be Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, and Acquire. If you’re interested but can’t make either of these times, email Belinda Gingrich at belinda.gingrich@verizon.net.

Drumlin Farm ribbon-cutting for accessible trails Oct. 5

icepondOn Saturday, October 5 at 10 a.m., Mass Audubon staff and volunteers will celebrate the opening of two universally accessible trails at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the two-year project.

The Ice Pond Trail and Farmyard Loop Trail are designed to allow persons of all abilities to experience nature and learn about sustainable agriculture. The new trails feature an accessible garden bed, tactile exhibits of animal casts, post-and-rope guide system, an interpretive audio tour, and Braille signage.

There will be refreshments and a guided tour of trails and “sensory” features. This project was made possible in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services. 

Harvest Weekends at Drumlin Farm start tomorrow

scarecrowOn October 5-6 and 12-14, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary will be bustling with special activities, games, and pick-your-own opportunities. Join us on a hayride and enjoy cider, apples and cider donuts from Shelburne Farms or pizza from Vesta Wood-fired Pizza, and don’t forget to stay for one of our live animal demonstrations.

The farm will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for children 2-12  and seniors, and free for Mass Audubon members. Pick-your-own (see below), which involves an additional cost, will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or while supplies last. For more details, see the Drumlin Farm website.

Pick your own:

October 5  and 6: Pumpkins and gourds – pick out your favorite from our display in the field!

October 12- 14: We’ll check with our farmer to see what is ready to harvest and post it on the Drumlin Farm website before the weekend!

Hit the woods for two events this weekend

Enjoy the trails of Lincoln on two occasions this weekend.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALand Stewardship Day

The Lincoln Conservation Commission and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust are having a trail and land improvement day on Saturday, October 5. We know how busy people are at this time of the year and so there will be activities from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you can only stop by for an hour or two, that would be a huge help. If you can stay longer or even all day, that would be fabulous.

We will gather at the Codman North Field on Codman Road. Please go into the Codman House entrance (west of Codman Farm) and go to the left to park. This location is adjacent to the alpaca field. Light snacks will be provided.

Work will be along field edges and trails in the woods. Dress accordingly. Please bring gloves, loppers, rakes or shovels. For more information, please contact the Conservation Department at 781-259-2612 or Peter von Mertens at 781-259-8942.

History hike in Adams Woods

hike2Join the Lincoln Historical Society and Jason Felsch of the Lincoln Junior Hikers as he leads a “history hike” through Adams Woods starting from 126 Old Concord Road on Sunday, October 6 at 2 p.m. A map and essay are attached. Free and open to the public.

The hike will be about about 2½ miles round trip with breaks along the way. The walk will probably take about two hours, but families can go at their own pace. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children.

To get to our trail head, go to the intersection of Route 126 (Concord Road) with Old Concord Road located 0.2 miles northeast of Codman Road. Turn left (northwest) onto Old Concord Road and follow its curve 0.2 miles. Turn left to go northwest onto a private way marked with a roadside sign. Kind private residents have given us permission to park  for today only at their home at 126 Old Concord Road, the site of the former Burnham-Adams mansion. Please be courteous and do not to block the way.

Meeting to look at community facilities, Lincoln Station, electricity

stateofthetown-croppedBy Alice Waugh

Community facilities needs, the future of Lincoln Station, and the possibility of Lincoln getting its own electrical utility are the topics that will be discussed at the annual “State of the Town” meeting on Saturday, November 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Brooks Auditorium.

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Lots of activities for kids coming up

scarecrowflyer2013Scarecrows at Stonegate

Bring the kids to the third annual Build-a-Scarecrow weekend at Stonegate Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to benefit the Lincoln School. For $15, Stonegate provides hay, twine, markers, stakes, instruction, and refreshments! You provide a pillowcase for the head and some old clothing and accessories to dress your scarecrow. 100% of the proceeds go to the Lincoln PTO. You can also browse through Stonegate’s wide selection of mums, pumpkins, fall perennials and a fabulous assortment of Halloween decorations.

Rain or shine. Parental supervision required.

Trunk or Treat

The Lincoln Parks & Recreation Department is running “Trunk or Treat” on Wednesday, October 30 at 5 p.m. Individuals or groups can decorate their cars for Halloween and park them in the Codman lot behind the Brooks gym, where young children can trick or treat from car to car in a safe environment. Download this flyer for details.

Space is limited, so register soon. If you can’t participate but would like to donate candy, you can drop it off at the Parks and Rec office during normal business hours. For more information, call Stacey Mulroy at Parks and Rec at 781-259-0784.

Library events

Three children’s events are on tap at the Lincoln Public Library this week. These and many other children’s activities take place regularly; for more information, see the library kids’ activities web page.

Kids’ Lego Club
Wednesday, October 2 from 4:00–4:45 p.m.
Drop-in activity for kids ages 5 and up to build and create structures. We provide the Legos—you provide the creativity!

Sing-along with Ed Morgan
Friday, Oct. 4 at  3:30 p.m.
Singing and dancing for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. No registration necessary.

Super Saturday Stories
Saturday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m.
Stories are read to children in grades K-1. No registration necessary.

All events sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.