Lincoln residents who are veterans are invited to apply for a new program that offers abatements on their May property tax bills of up to $1,000 apiece in exchange for working for a town department for up to 125 hours in a year.
[Read more…] about Lincoln veterans can work in exchange for property tax abatements
Richard Wiggin displays a copy of his book about Lincoln soldiers in the Revolutionary War. (Photo: Alice Waugh)
Most Lincoln residents know that the town played a key role in the start of the Revolutionary War as the site of Paul Revere’s capture, but few know very much about the hundreds of men with Lincoln connections who served in the eight-year conflict that followed. Those stories were researched and collected by Lincoln resident Richard Wiggin in a new book, Embattled Farmers: Campaigns and Profiles of Revolutionary Soldiers from Lincoln, Massachusetts, 1775-1783, which will be available at an author’s reception at 5 p.m. tomorrow (Patriots Day) in the Lincoln Public Library.
[Read more…] about Book describes Revolutionary War service by hundreds from Lincoln
Here are some more interesting things coming up in Lincoln…
Reception with author of book about Revolutionary War soldiers from LincolnMonday, April 15
5-7:30 p.m., Lincoln Public Library
Meet Lincoln resident Rick C. Wiggin, author of the just-released book, Embattled Farmers: Campaigns and Profiles of Revolutionary Soldiers from Lincoln, Massachusetts, 1775-1783, at the Lincoln Public Library on Monday, April 15. He will sign copies of his book, and music and refreshments will be available.
Special note: Stay tuned to the Lincoln Squirrel for an upcoming full-length feature story about Wiggin and his book.
Film on Spanish artist Antonio GaudíThursday, April 25
7-9 p.m., Lincoln Public Library Tarbell Room
Friends of Modern Architecture / Lincoln present Antonio Gaudí, a 1984 film by Hiroshi Teshigahara, on April 25. The Philadelphia Inquirer called it “an exquisite celebration of the bizarre brilliance of Spain’s greatest architect” while The New York Times described it as “erotic… shocking… madly brilliant! Astounding beauty and boldness.” This event is free and open to the public.
NPR music critic to speak about John LennonSunday, April 28
4 p.m., Bemis Hall
The Bemis Free Lecture Series presents a talk by NPR music critic and author Tim Riley on John Lennon on April 28. Riley will speak about Lennon’s towering contribution to rock ‘n’ roll in an engrossing three-dimensional portrait. Riley has authored five books about popular music, including Lennon: The Man, the Myth, the Music—The Definitive Life and the influential Tell Me Why, a song-by-song Beatles commentary. He reviews pop and classical music for WBUR-FM’s Here & Now, and has written for The Washington Post, Slate, Salon, and The Huffington Post. Admission to the talk is free.
There will be an author reception afterward with wine and light refreshments. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple, and proceeds will benefit the Bemis Free Lecture Series. For tickets, stop by the Old Town Hall Exchange or e-mail bemislectures@gmail.com.
Here’s a selection of interesting events coming up in town. Mark your calendars!
Saturday, April 20
1-3 p.m., Codman Community Farms
Kids of all ages will make a fairy gardens to take home. If you have a dinner-plate-size basket or bowl you’d like to use, please bring it with you. We’ll have some on hand if you don’t. Led by Susan Cummings.
Please RSVP to sustev@comcast.net. The cost is $5.
Dr. Michael Rich
Thursday, April 25
7-8:30 p.m., Brooks Auditorium
Ask the “media-trician” about kids and media! Lincoln PTO Parent Education presents Dr. Michael Rich, MD, MPH, of Children’s Hospital Boston (CHB), who will talk about the positive and negative effects of media exposure on our children. Hear the latest research about children’s use of media and implications for their health from Dr. Rich, director of the Center on Media and Child Health at CHB. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lincoln Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The Lincoln School PTO also provided funding.
Sunday, May 5
5 p.m., 53 South Great Rd., Lincoln
Enjoy a chamber concert at the home of Laura Bossert and Terry King (53 South Great Road) on Sunday, May 5 at 5 p.m. overlooking Farrar Pond and Pincushion Island to benefit Farrar Pond. Wine and hors d’oeuvres followed by a chamber music concert featuring Arensky’s Two Cello Quartet and Dvořák’s Piano Quintet in A Major. See the Lincoln Squirrel calendar listing for details on the musicians.
Seating is limited and tickets are $75. To purchase, send a check payable to “Massachusetts Audubon Society” (the fiscal agent for the pond) with “Farrar Pond Music Benefit” in the memo line. Mail to Ron McAdow, 59 South Great Road, Lincoln MA 01773. We will hold your tickets at the door. Please include an e-mail address for ticket confirmation. The full amount of your tickets/donation is tax deductible. The money held by Mass Audubon is used to fight invasive vegetation and to maintain the dam and the beaver deceivers.
“Farrar Pond is a unique place in Lincoln where creative zoning has resulted in conservation land and trails around a beautiful pond,” said Farrar Pond Associates president Will Winchell. “The Farrar Pond Associates, associated trusts and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust work to maintain it in its natural state. There are a number of invasive plant species that need to be controlled to preserve the pond and we are dependent on donations to accomplish this often costly process. What better way to support Farrar Pond than a glorious evening of music, refreshments, and getting to know each other?”
Two exhibits at the Lincoln Public Library this month show how children’s portrait-drawing abilities evolve over time and depict Lincoln’s natural history. [Read more…] about Nature and portraits on exhibit at library in April
Codman Community Farms is starting its own meat CSA (community-supported agriculture) network. Enjoy monthly pickups of 10 pounds of Codman Farm-raised beef and pork. CSA members get the finest meat and support Codman Community Farms in a new and meaningful way.
If you love Codman-raised meat, so do others. By joining the CSA, you’ll get first dibs on the best meat you’ll ever meet.
Here’s how it works: Purchase a full share lasting six months for $600 and choose your six-month pick-up period (July to December or January to June). Each month, pick up various cuts and ground meats totaling 5 lbs. of pork and 5 lbs. of beef. Members also have the option of a no-beef, all-pork share. Pickup for members is the first Thursday evening of each month from 4-7 p.m. in the Codman barn.
For more information or to sign up, visit the Codman farm store in April or email info@codmanfarm.org. We need a minimum number of 30 shares to run the program, so don’t hesitate to sign up for the most delicious, healthy, local meat available.
Mark your calendars for a variety of historical observances with the Lincoln Minute Men.
Paul Revere’s Capture Ceremony
Saturday, April 6 at 3 p.m.
Minute Man National Historical Park
The Lincoln Minute Men march down Battle Road and narrate the story of Paul Revere’s capture at the actual site. Hear Revere, Samuel Prescott, William Dawes, Mary Hartwell, even Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Music, dramatic reading and musket fire in the Park. For all ages. [Read more…] about Lincoln Minute Men events to observe Patriot’s Day
(Editor’s note: The Lincoln Squirrel was on vacation during the last week in March but will post stories in the coming days about the March 23 Town Meeting.)
By Alice Waugh
Residents approved spending $17,700 from the town’s stabilization fund for architectural and engineering work in hopes of submitting a second school building project feasibility study to the state—though not after several residents argued that the town should pursue its own path toward a modernized school building.
[Read more…] about Town meeting approves funding for school project planning
By Fire Chief Steve Carter, Police Chief Kevin Mooney, and Council on Aging Director Carolyn Bottum
Lincoln is a community where neighbors take special care to look out for one another. This neighborly tradition is especially important during severe storms, power outages, or other unusual circumstances when frail elders, those with disabilities and others may have special difficulties letting people know if they’re in trouble, not getting enough food and supplies, or not staying safe. In fact, residents may need assistance at any time during the year due to a fall, medical crisis, or other emergency.
Why is help from neighbors so essential? Neighbors may be the only people who’ll notice if something seems amiss at someone’s house, if a resident hasn’t been seen for a day or two, or if mail or newspapers are piling up. If the power is out, a neighbor can check on a resident who can’t be reached by telephone. If someone needs a warm or cool place to stay, a neighbor may be able to provide that quickly and easily. While Public Safety and the the Council on Aging provide other ways to check on residents and offer assistance, the more options our community has for finding out and responding to potentially life-threatening emergencies, the better.
Some neighborhoods and developments have organized or may want to consider organizing to provide neighbor-to-neighbor help. Some activities and services that formal or informal neighborhood organizations can offer include:
However, informal neighborliness can be just as essential. Many times people will not ask for help but will be grateful if it’s offered. Do you have a neighbor who might need special assistance? If so, you could offer to:
These seemingly small acts can make a big difference to someone who may be concerned about how he or she will get through a storm, power outage, or other emergency ,or who could just use some everyday cheering up.
Being neighborly has benefits that go beyond severe weather or other serious circumstances. Building a closer neighborhood makes for a greater sense of community and contributes to the quality of life here in Lincoln. And when neighbors make a point of introducing themselves to neighbors, they might find someone fascinating who becomes a friend for life!
For more information about forming an organized neighborhood effort or for general concerns, contact Public Safety at 781-259-8113. If you need help related to elder services, please call the Council on Aging at 781-259-8811.
