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New zoning option includes more South Lincoln land

July 13, 2023

Option 7 for rezoning Lincoln to comply with the Housing Choice Act. Not shown is a fifth subdistrict encompassing the Lincoln North office park. (Click image to enlarge).

To comply with the Housing Choice Act, town officials are considering a new multifamily zoning district in addition to those that were previously examined after consultants refocused on the village center in response to feedback at two public forums on June 16 and June 20.

The HCA requires Lincoln to approve new zoning that would allow at least 15 multifamily housing units per acre and a total of 635 units on a total of 42 acres. The final district can include several subdistricts in various locations as long as several requirements are met (i.e., one of the subdistricts must account for at least half of the district’s total land area, 20% of the land must be within half a mile of the commuter rail station, all the land targeted must be developable, and existing properties may not be divided into more than one new zone). 

Five initial subdistricts were presented on June 6. Two combinations of those subdistricts met all state requirements. Both included several South Lincoln parcels around the intersection of the railroad tracks and Lincoln Road. One of them also included a 39-acre Battle Road Farm/Lincoln North/MinuteMan parcel, while the other included a 37-acre Commons of Lincoln/Oriole Landing segment instead.

Two new options discussed at the Housing Choice Act Working Group meeting on June 30 (video here) include subdistricts of various shapes in the South Lincoln village area as well as some land in North Lincoln. One variation, Option 6, probably isn’t viable because it’s uncomfortably close to the minimum HCA requirements around wetlands and other exclusions. “This is sort of a precarious version, threading the needle a little too much,” said Zoë Mueller, an urban planner with consulting firm Utile.

Option 7, which Utile is recommending to the town, includes:

  • Lincoln Woods, which now has 125 units but would be allowed to have up to 159.
  • A Lincoln Road subdistrict encompassing both sides of Lewis Street east to Ryan Estate and 136 Lincoln Rd., including the first rectangular Ridge Road condo building but not the “flying nuns”.
  • A Codman Road subdistrict bounded by Codman Road to the west, Lincoln Road to the north, the railroad tracks to the east, and 108 Codman Rd. to the south. The DPW site is inside that subdistrict but can’t be included in the housing calculation.
  • The Lincoln North office park property, but not Battle Road Farm or other parcels in the area.

None of the proposals that have been discussed include the Lincoln Mall because the HCA says that towns can’t require multifamily housing in commercial districts. In a separate plan, the town hopes to redevelop the mall in partnership with Civico Inc. to as a three-story building with businesses on the ground floor and residences on the two floors above. That rezoning proposal, which may also end up including the Doherty’s Garage property, will require separate voter approval at Town Meeting.

Option 7 “very comfortably”  meets state guidelines, Mueller said. “This was a really good outcome, I think, responding to a lot of the feedback that was provided.”

Some of the earlier ideas would have allowed significantly more total units that the HCA requires, so some of the feedback included questions about “whether we could get closer to what our [minimum] target was,” said Select Board member Jennifer Glass. Others wondered why the proposals included so much land around Oriole Landing and North Lincoln. There is an MBTA bus stop in North Lincoln but the train is far more heavily used by commuters and others, which the HCA aims to encourage.

If approved at Town Meeting in March 2024, the rezoning would allow affected property owners to build (or sell to a developer to build) denser housing on their land, but no one would be required to sell. Construction on the site of an existing condominium development would require approval or sale by every condo owner. Any multifamily development would also be constrained by septic and parking requirements.

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News acorns

July 10, 2023

Virtual session on teen anxiety and mental health

Sara Eldridge, LICSW

The Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative (GMPHC) invites parents and caregivers to “Just Talk About It: Anxiety, Leaving High School, and Adolescent Mental Health,” a virtual program about youth mental health focusing on anxiety and young adults, on Wednesday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. (click here for the Zoom link). Join clinician Sara Eldridge for a dynamic presentation providing a framework to understand and navigate your young adult’s emotional health, the signs and symptoms of the most prevalent mental health concerns, and how to be an effective support as they transition out of high school. A student will also share her experience with anxiety.

The GMPHC was established through two state grants and includes Bedford, Carlisle, Concord, Lincoln, Sudbury, Wayland, and Weston. Its goal is to pool resources, increase staff capacity and expertise, attract additional funding, and deliver better health protections, programs, and outcomes. For more information, contact Regional Public Health Nurse Katie Rines at krines@wayland.ma.us.

Rep. Gentile to hold office hours

State Representative Carmine Gentile (D-Sudbury), whose district includes Lincoln’s Precinct 1, will hold in-person office hours on Friday, July 21 and virtual office hours on Thursday, July 27. In-person meetings will take place at the Sudbury Senior Center (40 Fairbank Road, Sudbury) from 10-11:00 a.m. Virtual meetings will take place via Microsoft Teams video call from 11 am.–12:30 p.m. RSVP is required to attend virtually, and is strongly encouraged to attend in person. Sign up for a 20-minute time slot by emailing Rep. Gentile’s legislative aide, Ravi Simon, at ravi.simon@mahouse.gov. 

Tanglewood trip for seniors

Lincoln residents age 60+ are invited to hear a concert at Tanglewood on Sunday, July 30. Before the show, there will be a brunch at Shortstop Bar & Grill in Westfield. The Boston Symphony Orchestra will play Ellen Reid’s When the World as You’ve Known It Doesn’t Exist, Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Prokofiev’s Suite from Romeo and Juliet. The bus leaves the Donelan’s lot at 9 a.m. and returns at approximately 8 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of the LCOA. Tickets are $120; mail checks made out to “FLCOA Trips” to LCOA&HS Trips, c/o Town Offices, 16 Bedford Rd., Lincoln MA. For more information, call Amy Rettig at 781-259-8811 ext. 102.

Share your thoughts on Climate Action Plan

The Town of Lincoln has developed a 2023 Comprehensive Climate Action Plan and is now seeking feedback from residents through an online survey this summer.

The plan unveiled in late June serves as a framework to help guide the town and its community members towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions while also advancing community resilience in equitable and sustainable ways. An online dashboard provides a summary of the plan and will be used to track the town’s progress towards its climate goals and strategy. 

L-S School Committee chair resigns

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School Committee Chair Heather Cowap has resigned from the committee, according to the July 7 issue of the Sudbury Weekly. The remaining committee members, along with the chairs of the Sudbury and Lincoln Select Boards, are expected to appoint a new member until the next election.

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Proudly on parade

July 9, 2023

Susan Hall Mygatt took these photos and video of Lincoln’s July 4 parade before the rains came.

74-guns
74-truck
74-signs
74-plane

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Lewis hired as assistant superintendent for Lincoln schools

July 9, 2023

Torrance Lewis

Torrance Lewis, who has been principal of the Baker (K-8) School in Brookline since 2019, will become Assistant Superintendent of the Lincoln Public School District beginning July 15 after the School Committee approved the appointment recommended by incoming Superintendent Parry Graham on June 29.

Lewis has more than 23 years of experience in middle-level learning, elementary education, K-8 schools, and educational leadership. He was an assistant principal in both Belmont and Nantucket public schools, and he has been a teacher and program coordinator in multiple schools in Massachusetts, Georgia, and Brazil (where he had the opportunity to work directly with military families).

“Torrance’s references described him over and over as a strategic and creative thinker; as someone who builds relationships with students, staff, and families; as someone who is visible both in schools and in the community; and as someone who is committed to AIDE work,” Graham said in a July 5 communication.

Lewis was one of three finalists for the job (the others were Laryssa Doherty, Assistant Superintendent of Diversity, Equity, and Engagement in the Malden Public Schools, and Sara Hosmer, a K-5 principal in the Randolph Public Schools). He will succeed Assistant Superintendent Jessica Rose, who left for a role as education senior program officer at the Barr Foundation.

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Police log for June 23–July 4, 2023

July 6, 2023

June 23

Wells Road (12:45 p.m.) — Court paperwork was served in hand.

Old Cambridge Turnpike (2:24 p.m.) — Police responded to a residence for a neighbor/tenant dispute. No action was taken.

Lincoln Road (9:15 p.m.) — Hanscom Air Force Base called to alert Lincoln police about their fireworks show.

North Great Road (10:54 pm.) — A motorist reported seeing an individual walking on the side of Route 2A who looked to be in distress. The area was checked but no one was observed matching the description provided.

June 24

Minute Man Visitor center parking lot (1:57 a.m.) — Two vehicles were observed occupied in the Minuteman Visitor Center parking lot. The operators were advised and were soon on their way.

Bedford Road (2:13 a.m.) — An officer observed a vehicle in the driveway with its hazard lights activated. The officer spoke to the residents regarding the vehicle.

Concord Road (7:57 a.m. — Police received notification of a one-vehicle crash at the Walden Pond boat ramp. Massachusetts State Police took control of the incident.

Trapelo Road (9:23 a.m.) — A resident reported that their vehicle had been stolen from their driveway sometime after 7:30 p.m. the night before. An investigation is ongoing.

Trapelo Road (10:47 p.m.) — A caller reported a possible illegally parked vehicle. The vehicle had been parked on an adjacent property by a resident.

Winter Street (7:48 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing a possible motorcycle crash on Winter Street. An officer checked the area but did not see a crash.

Wells Road (7:50 p.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding possible digital harassment.

June 25

Lincoln Police Department (4:13 p.m.) — A cyclist reported being passed within the 4-foot passing distance on Codman Road. The cyclist spoke to an officer, who attempted to locate the vehicle.

Old Cambridge Turnpike (4:15 p.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual regarding a tenant/landlord dispute.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (11:37 p.m.) — A motorist reported being broken down on the side of Route 2. Massachusetts State Police were notified.

June 26

Nothing of note.

June 27

Wells Road (10:14 a.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding a possible restraining order.

Bypass Road (1:49 p.m.) — A two-car crash occurred when a vehicle exited the driveway of a residence heading west and was struck from behind by a vehicle traveling west. The second vehicle required a tow from the scene. The operator was issued a citation for failing to yield.

Wells Road (1:18 p.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer regarding a possible fraudulent employment scheme.

Wells Road (3:36 p.m.) — An attempt was made to serve court paperwork.

Bedford Road (5:21 p.m.) — An individual came to the police station to report a male bleeding from the head. The Fire Department checked on the individual, who refused medical attention.

Storey Drive (11:00 p.m.) — Police responded to the area for the report of possible gunshots. The area was checked but nothing was found.

June 28

Aspen Circle (11:06 a.m.) — A resident came to the station to speak to an officer regarding a possible harassment incident.

Scott Circle, Hanscom AFB (3:21 p.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer regarding an unemployment fraud.

Lincoln Cemetery, Lexington Road (4:11 p.m.) — Officers responded to the cemetery for two individuals arguing. Officers spoke to both parties who went on their way.

221 Southfield Road, Concord (6:56 p.m.) — The fire department responded to the town of Concord on a mutual-aid request for a lightning strike. The Lincoln Fire Department was cleared a short time after.

Old Sudbury Road (9:16 p.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle off to the side of the road with its hazard lights activated. An officer located the vehicle. The operator reported they did not feel well and had pulled over for a brief period.

June 29

Sandy Pond Road (11:04 a.m.) — The Water Department alerted the police to a makeshift shelter on conservation land near Flint’s Pond. The area was unoccupied.

June 30

Oak Knoll Road (1:54 a.m.) — An officer noticed an open garage door. The homeowner was notified.

Trapelo Road (4:18 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a female carrying a musket in the area of Town Hall. An officer located the female and confirmed they were a member of the Lincoln Minutemen preparing for Fourth of July events.

July 1

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:19 a.m.) — An officer was flagged down and alerted to a crash on Route 2 in Concord. Massachusetts State Police were notified.

Oriole Landing (8:53 am.) — An officer responded for a dispute between residents and their dogs. A report was filed and the Animal Control Officer was notified.

Old Sudbury Road (9:26 a.m.) — A resident called to report a bat was discovered sleeping on their couch. The resident was advised to seal the room, open windows, and await further instruction from the Animal Control Officer.

Wells Road (2:16 p.m.) — A caller reported vandalism to their motor vehicle. An officer responded and took a report.

Lincoln Road (4:54 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Lincoln Road and Upland Field Road. A vehicle had stopped to turn left when it was struck from behind by a motorcycle. The operator of the vehicle was uninjured; the operator of the motorcycle was transported to Lahey Hospital. The motorcycle sustained severe damage and was towed form the scene.

South Great Road (10:14 p.m.) — A resident captured what they believed to be fireworks on their Ring camera near the Concord town line. An officer checked the area but nothing was found.

July 2

Nothing of note.

July 3

Trapelo Road (5:37 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of Trapelo Road and Old County Road. A truck was traveling east on Trapelo Road when a vehicle failed to yield as it was traveling south on Old County Road. As the vehicle crossed in front of the truck’s path, the truck collided with the vehicle. Both vehicles were heavily damaged. The operator of the vehicle struck by the truck was cited for failing to yield and transported to the hospital for injuries sustained in the crash.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:41 p.m.) — Lincoln police and fire units responded for a two-vehicle crash. State Police were notified.

July 4

Ryan Estate, Lincoln Road (11:00 a.m.) — A well-being check was requested for a resident. The resident was not home at the time.

North Great Road (5:07 p.m.) — A third-party caller reported a road rage incident between two motorists. The area was checked but no involved vehicles were located. Massachusetts State Police were notified.

Airport Road (6:09 p.m.) — Electrical service to the area was disabled when a tree took out power lines and caused a transformer to explode near the Visitor Center. Eversource and Minute Man National Park were notified.

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Property sales in April 2023

July 5, 2023

140 Lincoln Rd. #111 — Correia Family Limited Partnership to Elizabeth Szekely for $575,000 (April 29)

38 Lincoln Rd. — Matthew Cummings to Thomas and Hayley Wilcox for $1,623,000 (April 28)

110 Concord Rd. — Frank Forti to MDEpaula LLC for $780,000 (April 21)

80 Trapelo Rd. — Anthony Buendia to Kevin Kingman and Abigail Wattley for $2,447,500 (April 14)

21 Blackburnian Rd. — Mary Williamson to Mario Chiuccariello and the 21 Blackburnian Rd. Nominee Trust for $2,400,000 (April 14)

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My Turn: CCBC offers revised site plans but no cost estimates

July 3, 2023

By Lynne Smith

Editor’s note: the CCBC’s next regular meetings (Zoom only) are scheduled for July 26 and August 16 at 7:30 p.m. See the CCBC home page for Zoom links.

At the June 28 Community Center Building Committee meeting, ICON offered three new site plans that differed significantly from the earlier plans — the parking was located in front of the main building, not behind it. This major change delighted many of us who were concerned about the loss of the green space if the parking lot were placed behind the building. While no cost estimates are available yet, project manager Mark McKivitz suggested that this new plan might reduce the cost of the site work, which had been estimated at $3.5 million for all earlier plans. McKivitz noted that the cost estimate for the new plans would take about three weeks to develop.

The committee offered additional data for Council on Aging event attendance, though several people at the meeting complained that the numbers seemed inflated to justify larger spaces and thus a larger building. Committee member Alison Taunton-Rigby voiced concerns about the building size and said she will continue to study the issue over the summer months. Dennis Picker pointed out that almost 2,000 square feet was earmarked for reception areas, lobbies, waiting spaces and offices occupied only part-time. In contrast, committee member Dilla Tingley noted that she thinks we need to build space for future use as the Lincoln population ages. She also said that other towns that built new community centers experienced a sharp increase in attendance. These are complex issues and it was good to hear them openly addressed by the committee members as well as residents at the meeting.

Despite these concerns, the committee voted to “accept” rather than “approve” the attendance numbers for ICON’s continued work during the summer. If these numbers are used, the building space required for COA&HS, PRD, LEAP, and maintenance appears to be a total of 20,000 square feet — some in renovated buildings and some in new construction. With costs per square foot at about $1,100, the building size is of serious concern.

All in all, the new site plans show that the architects and the committee members are listening to the public. Personally, I want to see a plan that comes in at or below the 50% option, which is about $12.5 million. I think a plan at that cost level will pass at the town vote. I fear that the higher levels will fail. ICON has their work for the summer cut out for them.

CCBC will hold one meeting in July and one meeting in August with ICON. These meetings will set the stage for more detailed plans for the September 30 State of the Town meeting. I urge everyone to attend the July and August meetings and sign up for emails from CCBC here.


“My Turn” is a forum for readers to offer their letters to the editor or views on any subject of interest to other Lincolnites. Submissions must be signed with the writer’s name and street address and sent via email to lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. Items will be edited for punctuation, spelling, style, etc., and will be published at the discretion of the editor. Submissions containing personal attacks, errors of fact, or other inappropriate material will not be published.

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News acorns

July 2, 2023

Get outdoors during RiverFest Summer 2023

RiverFest is the annual celebration of the federally protected Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers, with six weeks of guided paddles, interpretive walks, art installations, and kids’ activities from July 1 to August 13. Events will be hosted on and along the rivers highlighting the historic, recreational, scenic, and ecological values of our rivers. Click here for a full list of activities.

Meet and eat at The Food Project

The Food Project invites everyone to its annual Farm Lunch on Wednesday, July 12 at the intersection of Baker Bridge Road and Route 126. Learn informally about TFP’s mission and programming, including through conversations with teenage members of Root Crew, professional farmers, and regional directors. Arrive by noon for a walking tour of the farm. A complimentary buffet lunch including vegetarian options featuring items from the farm will be provided at 12:30 p.m. as everyone gathers at picnic tables or under the pavilion. While philanthropic support of The Food Project is always welcomed, there is no expectation of a donation associated with these community building events. Due to limited capacity, RSVP is required; email jsoto@thefoodproject.org.

Rubik’s cube workshops

Always wanted to learn how to solve a Rubik’s cube? Now’s your chance! Learn about “speed cubing” and how to solve a 3×3 cube at workshops hosted by the Lincoln Public Library on Mondays, July 10, 17, and 24 from 6–8 p.m. Best for ages 8+. Participants are encouraged to sign up for all three sessions. Registration required as space is limited; email dshaver@minlib.net to register. Made possible by the Friends of the Lincoln Library.

Morris dancers coming to Lincoln

The American Traveling Morrice brings the Morris dance (an English country tradition with roots in medieval street theater) to a new geographical region each summer. The dancers, with small bells strapped to their legs, leap through complex figures accompanied by the music of the accordion, fiddle, or the ancient pipe and tabor. They will appear twice in Lincoln on Monday, July 24: at the deCordova Sculpture Park at 3:15 p.m. and in South Lincoln behind Donelan’s at 5:30 p.m. They will also appear that week in Sudbury, Concord, Maynard and other area towns; click here for the full schedule.

Lincolnites are awarded diplomas

  • Christopher Harrison received a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Hamilton College on May 21.
  • Iris Sodowick received a Bachelors of Arts degree in psychological science from Hobart and William Smith Colleges on Sunday, May 21. Sodowick, the daughter of Adam C. Sodowick, studied abroad in Galway, Ireland while at HWS.

Committee seeks new at-large member

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, which works to improve safety for walkers and bikers in Lincoln, is looking for a new at-large member. Current BPAC work includes:

  • Implementing and maintaining the Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan
  • Advising on infrastructure work such as Complete Streets, DPW and MassDOT projects 
  • Organizing biking and walking education events such as Walk/Bike/Roll to School and the e-bike demo
  • Conducting outreach around Massachusetts laws as they pertain to biking and walking

The BPAC meets monthly, generally on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Members also attend other town meetings as interested and available, including Transportation Coalition, Roadway & Traffic Committee, walk/bike events, and project-specific meetings. Click here for more information.

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My Turn: Food pantry needs help with non-food items

July 2, 2023

By Karen Boyce

Summer is here and our donations, both monetary and grocery, are down. We have had to take a hard look at what we offer our clients and cut back on some areas. We are limiting dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper and laundry detergent and are focusing solely on providing protein foods, dairy, and fresh vegetables to our many clients. Local farmers are donating produce and eggs to us through the Lincoln Agriculture Commission. We are so thankful!

Please, at this very tentative time of year, consider making a donation to us. You can send a check to us at St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lincoln and Weston, PO Box 324, Lincoln, MA. You might add on the check that it is for the food pantry.

Would you rather donate a product? Costco is having a sale on paper towels! We also need small laundry detergent and small bottles of dish soap — toilet paper, too. You can leave the donations on the porch of the St. Joseph house, right beside the food pantry at 142 Lincoln Road (rear) in the blue bins. Even one bottle of dish soap helps us out. And as always, salad dressings, mayonnaise, and cereals are things we just cannot keep on the shelves. They are on sale everywhere. Thank you for your generosity. Happy Fourth of July!

Karen Boyce is chair of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lincoln and Weston food pantry.


“My Turn” is a forum for readers to offer their letters to the editor or views on any subject of interest to other Lincolnites. Submissions must be signed with the writer’s name and street address and sent via email to lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. Items will be edited for punctuation, spelling, style, etc., and will be published at the discretion of the editor. Submissions containing personal attacks, errors of fact, or other inappropriate material will not be published.

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Homer Eckhardt passes away at age 98

June 29, 2023

Homer Eckhardt

Homer David Eckhardt, 98, of Lincoln died peacefully in his sleep on June 26, 2023. He was the loving husband for 54 years of Beverly Hillmann Eckhardt, with whom he had recently moved to the Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland.

Homer was born in Rochester, N.Y., and attended public schools. A lifelong engineer by profession as well as by temperament, he entered the Class of 1945 at the MIT but interrupted his studies to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He completed his Bachelor of Science at MIT, where he was also awarded a Master of Science in aeronautics and astronautics in 1948. He continued his work for two years at the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory.

After work opportunities took him to Minneapolis, Minn., and Binghamton, N.Y., Homer returned to Massachusetts, where he lived for the rest of his life. He was a founding member of Brown’s Wood in Lincoln, where he moved with his late first wife, Mary Grinnell, and their first two daughters into a beautiful modern house surrounded by trees. He maintained an active interest in his neighborhood association, town affairs, and the public school system.

During his long career, Homer applied his expertise to a range of engineering challenges. For nearly three decades he worked in aeronautical systems controls at RCA Aerospace Systems Division in Burlington. Then, at Rockwell Industries in Hopedale, he designed improvements to increase the speed and reduce the noise of textile manufacturing equipment. At this time he became active in the Acoustical Society of America. His final full-time job at Polaroid was followed by a period of consulting.

Homer was a lifelong learner who enthusiastically shared his knowledge and constructive ways of thinking with colleagues, family and friends alike. During his years as a consultant, he was delighted to also serve as adjunct professor in mechanical engineering at Tufts University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. His textbook Kinematic Design of Machines and Mechanisms was published in 1998 to lead his students and other engineers into a deeper understanding of the design of mechanical systems.

Homer supported the arts and loved to design and build things in his basement shop. Furniture and clocks he made could be found throughout his home. He also enjoyed constructing models to demonstrate mathematical and mechanical concepts he was exploring and teaching.

Beginning with hiking and skiing adventures in college, outdoor sports were an activity Homer enjoyed, introducing to his children and sharing with friends and family throughout his life. He particularly enjoyed long-distance bicycling, including riding with the Northeast Bicycle Club in the 1980s. Well into his nineties, he was fondly known by his neighbors for his daily walks up and down the hilly roads of his neighborhood.

Homer was brother to the late Joan E. Cody. He is survived by his wife, Beverly H. Eckhardt; his daughters Margaretha M. Eckhardt of Waltham, Juliana E. Huljack of Stockton, N.J., and Anneliese M.E. Pugh of Alna, Maine; his sons Jason C. Eckhardt of New Bedford, Mass., and Kris G. Eckhardt of Westbrook, Maine; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held for the immediate family at Lincoln Cemetery. At a later date, the family will announce a memorial service to which all are invited. In lieu of flowers, donations in Homer Eckhardt’s memory may be made to one of the following:

MIT Undergraduate Scholarships Fund
P.O. Box 412926
Boston MA 02241-2926
Attention: Memorial Gifts Office
giving.mit.edu/homer-eckhardt
 
American Friends Service Committee
1501 Cherry St.
Philadelphia PA 19102
afsc.org/donate

Arrangements are entrusted to Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord, which provided this obituary. To share a memory or to offer a condolence in his online guestbook, please click here.

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