In the June 6 edition of “News acorns,” an incorrect link was given for the website showing what parts of the Battle Road Trail are closed for repair. Click here to see the map (scroll down). The original post has been updated.
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Evenings at Gropius 2023
The Gropius House on Baker Bridge Road.
During an evening slide show and house tour on Friday, June 9 (as well as July 7, August 11, and September 15) from 7–9 p.m., see how Walter Gropius’s innovative lighting scheme comes to life at night. Gropius, founder of the German design school the Bauhaus, was one of the most influential architects of the twentieth century. His 1938 home at 68 Baker Bridge Road highlights the clean lines of Modernist design. Light refreshments are individual “nibbles” picnic bags. $65 for Historic New England members, $75 for nonmembers. Advance tickets required; call 781-259-8098 or buy online.
Class for kids on making summer recipes
Lincoln dietician and Happy Jars owner Jodi Gorman will offer a cooking class featuring summer parties and picnics for kids age 10+ on Friday, June 9 at 3:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Public Library. Jodi will go over basic kitchen skills as well as how to create a versatile, tasty salad for all seasons. All materials will be provided. Email sfeather@minlib.net for registration and more information.
Talk on Middle East policy
The GRALTA Foundation presents “What Can Progressives Do to Change America’s Middle East Policy?” with Philip Weiss, founder and senior editor of Mondoweiss, on Saturday, June 10 at 1:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Weiss is co-editor of “The Goldstone Report: The Legacy of the Landmark Investigation of the Gaza Conflict,” a 2011 retrospective on the official report prepared for the U.N. on Israel’s 2009 incursion into Gaza. Mondoweiss is a source of news and analysis for progressives interested in the struggle for human rights equality for all people— Jews and non-Jews—living in Israel and the territories it has annexed and/or occupies. For more information, contact Steve Low at 781-259-1300 or steve.low@gordianconcepts.com.
Summer concert series at St. Anne’s
The Society for Historically Informed Performance (SoHIP) presents concerts at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church on most Thursdays from June 20 to August 8 from 7:30–9 p.m. The June 20 event, “The Road Less Traveled,” features 18th-century sonatas and dances performed by Titti Bassi — baroque cello duo Sarah Freiberg and Colleen McGary-Smith of the Handel and Haydn Society. Click here to see the full schedule of performers and to buy tickets ($26 regular admission, $21 for students and seniors, or $150/$117 for a season pass).
Battle Road Trail getting improvements
One of the recently repaired boardwalks in the national park.
As part of a park-wide $27 million refurbishment project, several sections of the Battle Road Trail in the Minute Man National Historical Park are scheduled for trail rehabilitation and multiple boardwalks are scheduled for replacement this summer and fall. These projects will require temporary trail closures to the public at different locations along Battle Road Trail for safety and protections of the park’s natural and cultural resources. Click here for locations of the temporary closures and estimated closure dates.
Apply to teen Youth in Philanthropy program
The Foundation for MetroWest is now accepting student applications to its 2023-2024 Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) programs. YIP offers high school students who live or learn in MetroWest the opportunity to develop leadership, critical thinking, and collaboration skills while giving back to their community. Participating students work together to identify community needs, learn about local nonprofits, and make funding decisions that have a direct impact on youth in the MetroWest region.
To learn more or apply, visit yipmetrowest.org. Students interested in the fall programs are encouraged to apply before the fall priority deadline on Friday, June 30. Rolling admission then continues throughout the summer based on availability. The priority application deadline for spring 2024 programs is October 31, 2023.
SSEF receives $90,000 grant
The Lincoln-based South Sudanese Enrichment for Families has awarded a three-year, $90,000 grant by the Cummings Foundation. SSEF is one of 150 local nonprofits Selected from a pool of 630 applicants that will share $30 million through the foundation’s annual grants program.
SSEF is committed to building self-sufficiency and promoting community for all South Sudanese Americans in Massachusetts. “We are so grateful for this investment in our community that will be transformative for SSEF’s Educational Empowerment Initiative,” said Susan Winship, SSEF’s executive director. “Connecting the families we serve to existing educational resources and making sure the children of immigrants are receiving quality enrichment is our goal.
SSEF created a position to focus specifically on the Covid-related educational crisis impacting the South Sudanese community. The new Educational Liaisons assist families in connecting and communicating with schools, and advocating for their children. With the grant from Cummings, SSEF will increase the scope and efforts of this initiative.
The Cummings Foundation owns commercial property that is managed at no cost to the foundation by its affiliate, Cummings Properties. The Woburn-based commercial real estate firm leases and manages 11 million square feet of debt-free space, the majority of which exclusively benefits the foundation.
My Turn: SVdP gives thanks, but more donations are always needed
Dear Lincoln community,
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lincoln and Weston just enjoyed our beautiful spring fundraiser concert (more on that below), but there’s no time to rest, as the need in our community is ongoing. The food pantry will be open next Wednesday and Thursday, June 7 and 8, and we need your help to restock our shelves! Now at the beginning of the summer, the most needed items are ketchup, olive oil, salad dressings, mayonnaise, relish, cereal, pasta sauce and crackers.
Small and regular sizes are best so that some people do not get the giant ones and others get the tiny ones. We have limited space and want to be able to give the items to as many people as possible. No need to sign up, but we have put together a SignUp Genius page so we can make sure we get a good number of each of the items needed.
Food donations can be dropped off at any time on the back porch of the white house behind St. Joseph Church at 142 Lincoln Rd. Enter the driveway to the left of the church, drive past the white house behind the church, and leave your donations on the back porch. If you buy food at Donelan’s, you can drop it off in the collection barrel behind the registers. No perishable or expired food please.
SVdP’s “Grazing in the Grass” concert was a successful and enjoyable event where many people came together to enjoy the beautiful music with each other. With gratitude, SVdP acknowledges the local businesses of Lincoln and Weston for their sponsorship: Donelan’s, Twisted Tree, Something Special, Tack Room, Gretchen Covino’s Pilates, Lana’s Fitness, Weston Provisions, Roche Brothers, and Florentine Framers.
To all the SVdP volunteers: thank you for your selfless time and dedication! And to our supporters: SVdP could not continue our service without you!
Karen Salvucci, SVdP of Lincoln and Weston President
Chris Stirling, Vice President — and SVdP Board of Directors
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My Turn: CCBC authorizes a 75% program option for ICON cost estimation
By Lynne Smith
Community Center Building Committee Sarah Chester opened the CCBC’s May 31 meeting by reiterating the group’s commitment to two cost options for a community center: 50% and 75% of the 2018 project cost of $25 million, as required at the Special Town Meeting in November 2022.The committee is focused on a consolidated program in a single new building with Parks & Recreation (PRD) and Council on Aging & Human Services (COA & HS) grouped into shared and non-shared space.
After much discussion of the program spaces, the committee ended the meeting with a vote to accept an area of 9,320 net square feet for cost estimation by ICON Architects. The committee said this will become the 75% option for program space and reflects a reduction of 10,000 square feet from the 2018 proposal by eliminating such things as a teaching kitchen and lobby café. The reduction in space is impressive, but the architects and the committee must reduce it even further to achieve a 50% option with a price tag of $12.5 million.
At the upcoming June 13 public forum, the committee expects ICON to present both options, including cost estimates for site preparation, a new building, and parking lots. ICON’s Ned Collier promised at the first public meeting with CCBC that each option would be a “complete, viable alternative,”* and we are waiting to see how that assurance will be met.
At the May 31 meeting, several residents asked pointed questions and initiated discussions:
Magic Garden and Lincoln Preschool — Sara Mattes questioned why the private Magic Garden preschool housed in the 7,000-square-foot Hartwell Building couldn’t be moved elsewhere in town, perhaps to a space at St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields church recently vacated by another preschool, so the town-owned building could be used for public community center purposes. Lori Leo, the director of Magic Garden, explained that the St. Anne’s space was too small for the full school and would require significant modification to house the infant/toddler group, which has since moved to the Stone Church of First Parish. School staff and Magic Garden representatives highlighted the importance, for parents and school staff, of having the Magic Garden preschool on the Hartwell campus.
Mattes also asked about having the preschool housed at the K-8 school. Becky McFall, retiring School Superintendent, explained that the public preschool was for children aged 2-5 needing special education for developmental issues. While this discussion seemed to put to rest the idea of moving Magic Garden, the discussion illustrated the potential use of available church space for town-sponsored activities.
Attendance and benchmark data — David Cuetos reiterated his request for actual program attendance data, not just room capacity. Collier explained that the committee had this data and it would be made available on the CCBC website. Cuetos also asked for a benchmark analysis comparing spaces and costs with similar projects in other towns. Collier and Chester declined to do this, noting that no other town had a comparable project combining Parks and Recreation with a Council on Aging and Human Services in a single building. Information on both of these topics would help the community understand actual, not just possible, usage and how Lincoln compares to other towns. Such data has been promised at many meetings and its lack has made informed questions and comments for both the committee and the public difficult. I hope to see both attendance and benchmark data soon on the community center website.
Reduction in shared and non-shared spaces — Dennis Picker came prepared with a detailed table and rationale for significant reductions in room sizes from the prior programming matrix. The committee responded that some of these reductions had been made in the updated program shown at the meeting, but Picker pointed out that many other reductions were still possible and would be necessary if the town is to see a viable 50% cost option. Picker reflects the desire of many in town to see a modest proposal that they would be willing to accept.
Public concerns — Susan Taylor, School Committee liaison to CCBC, suggested that the above concerns raised by the public be addressed in writing, distributed to the town, and put on the CCBC website so that Lincoln residents could understand the rationale. Krystal Wood and the communications committee agreed to do so.
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As an amender of the Special Town Meeting motion to authorize the architectural study of a community center, I am still interested in seeing if a 50% cost option is viable and attractive — and if not, that the vision of a single, new, consolidated space be revisited, and that the use of available spaces in town (some of which would require modification) be considered.
ICON promised to identify needs vs. aspirations. Some of the programs currently put forth appear to be aspirational, such as having three congregate senior luncheons per week with 50 people at each. This is not a required activity and the projected participation numbers seem high, given anecdotal reports of the current once-a-week attendance of 15-30 seniors. The suggested five hours in the kitchen every day for Meals on Wheels still has not been explained. Finally, many of the non-shared spaces such as offices for part-time and summer staff, which were not discussed at the meeting, seem larger than needed and could easily be located in available spaces in town or at our K-8 school.
This complex project is gathering steam and requires everyone’s attention. But as summer approaches, I fear that we will all find better things to do than look at charts, tables and program spaces on the LincolnCommunityCenter.com website. I urge everyone to come to the June 13 public forum, which will likely give ICON the direction and authorization to proceed with plans for a September presentation. At that point, the train will really be pulling out of the station with or without all passengers on board!
* At the March 8 meeting, ICON architects “said they would identify ‘needs’ vs. ‘aspirations’ with each option [offering] a complete, viable alternative. They also emphasized their experience designing sustainable buildings with very low energy use and excellent air quality and said these qualities would be ‘baked into’ to all options” (from the Lincoln Squirrel, March 13, “My Turn: CCBC introduces architects and shares concerns”).
“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.
Police log for May 22–29, 2023
May 22
Lincoln Road (2:42 p.m.) — Two vehicles were issued parking citations at the commuter lot.
North Road, Sudbury (2:48 p.m.) — The Sudbury Fire Department requested a Lincoln fire response for mutual aid coverage. A Hanscom Air Force Base fire engine covered the town of Lincoln for the duration.
Ryan Estate, Lincoln Road (6:35 p.m.) — The owner of a vehicle parked at the Ryan Estate was advised it was illegally parked and had to be removed.
Wells Road (7:25 p.m.) — A shopping cart adorned with caution tape was used as a marker indicating a substantial pothole located in a travel lane in the parking lot of Donelan’s.
Tower Road (8:04 p.m.) — A vehicle possibly missing a passenger-side door pulled into a driveway and then left the area. An officer searched for the vehicle but was unable to locate any matching the description provided.
May 23
Bedford Lane (10:57 p.m.) — Police responded to a residence to speak with an individual about an encounter at Minute Man National Park.
Lincoln Road (12:47 p.m.) — The Department of Public Works requested assistance from an officer while the graduation banner was hung on Lincoln Road.
Cambridge Turnpike westbound (5:51 p.m.) — Minor two-vehicle crash on Route 2 West. Lincoln police assisted with a paper exchange prior to both vehicles being driven from the scene.
Hill Top Road, Weston (8:35 p.m.) — A Lincoln ambulance responded to Weston for a mutual aid medical call.
Granville Road (10:49 p.m.) — A vehicle with a loud motor was reported in the area. An officer responded and reported that the vehicle was a water truck filling a swimming pool.
May 24
Bedford Road (1:03 p.m.) — Lincoln Police were advised by the Massachusetts State Police of an ongoing investigation.
Acorn Lane (2:47 p.m.) — Minor two-vehicle crash. The officer assisted both parties with exchanging paperwork.
Greenridge Lane (3:41 p.m.) — A caller reported having an animal stuck in their chimney. They were advised to contact a pest control company.
Tracey’s Corner (6:03 p.m.) — Police attempted to make contact with a person at a family member’s request.
May 25
Lincoln Road (11:34 p.m.) — An officer responded to the mall area regarding a parking complaint.
Indian Camp Lane (4:57 p.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual requesting information.
Mayflower Road (5:58 p.m.) — An individual came to the police station asking to speak with an officer, who took a report.
May 26
Main Street, Concord (8:14 a.m.) — The Lincoln Fire Department responded to the town of Concord for a mutual aid request. The Hanscom Air Force Base Fire Department responded to Lincoln for coverage.
Old Cambridge Turnpike (1:38 p.m.) —The Fire Department assisted a motorist who was locked out of their vehicle.
Trapelo Road (4:21 p.m.) — Police responded to Trapelo Road by the causeway for a report of several youths fishing. The individuals were advised and moved from the area.
Wells Road (7:54 p.m.) — An individual asked to speak with an officer regarding an ongoing issue.
May 27
North Great Road (4:18 a.m.) — Concord Police requested assistance in checking the north side of town for two vehicles that were possibly involved in an incident in the Concord. A check of the area was conducted by Lincoln officers but they were unable to locate the vehicles.
Lexington Road (9:03 a.m.) — A small boat with several people fishing was reported at the Cambridge Reservoir. The occupants were located and advised that fishing and boating were prohibited.
Stratford Way (6:56 p.m.) —Police and fire units responded for a bicycle crash in which the cyclist had struck a curb and fell from their bicycle. The individual was transported to Lahey Clinic by the Lincoln ambulance.
Old Town Hall Exchange (7:08 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded for a report of smoke in the area. They conducted a check but were unable to determine the origin of the smoke.
Lincoln Road (8:17 p.m.) — An officer spoke with an individual about an ongoing civil matter.
May 28
Pierce House (1:22 a.m.) — An officer checked on a parked and unoccupied vehicle.
Drumlin Farm (9:22 a.m.) — Police were notified of a deer strike in the area of Drumlin Farm.
Cambridge Turnpike westbound (9:38 a.m.) — Police were notified of another deer strike in the area of Route 2 and I 95. Massachusetts State Police and MassDOT were notified.
Lexington Road (2:22 p.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle parked and occupied with the engine running in close proximity to their residence. An officer responded and checked on the operator, who left the area shortly thereafter.
Baker Bridge Road (4:08 p.m.) — Approximately 13 vehicles were cited for illegally parking on Baker Bridge Road to access Walden Pond.
Concord Road (4:47 p.m.) — An additional vehicle was cited for illegally parking on Concord Road.
Lincoln Woods (5:22 p.m.) — Police responded to Wells Road to help mediate a verbal altercation.
May 29
North Great Road (8:48 a.m.) — Police were notified of a motor vehicle crash. Officers checked the length of Route 2 in both directions but were unable to locate a crash.
Wells Road (5:57 p.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual regarding possible threatening text messages.
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Climate film: “Current Revolution”
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church will show the next in its Climate Justice Film Night series, “Current Revolution,” on Friday, June 2 in Flint Hall starting with a vegetarian soup supper at 6:30 p.m. The 37-minute documentary about the challenges of converting the electricity grid from fossils fuels to renewables will start around 7:10 p.m. Climate activist Nathan Phillips, a professor at Boston University, will respond to the film and discuss his work on the issue with ISO New England, followed in turn by a discussion about opportunities for activism here in New England.
Lincoln Academy events hosted by the COA&HS
“Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut”
Friday, June 2 at 12:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall
This documentary tells the story of the citizen scientists who are working to restore this ecologically and economically valuable species.
Health/wellness fair
Friday June 9 at 12:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall
Local healthcare experts will answer your questions. Special presentations:
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- “Depression: How to Help a Friend” with Claire Gerstein, LICSW
- “Don’t Get Scammed” with Chief of Police Kevin Kennedy
- Tai chi demonstration with Jane Moss
Fraud Watch Network
Friday, June 16 at 12:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall
Lincoln residents have had over $360,000 reportedly stolen from the since January. Knowledge is power; fight back by attending this presentation by Alice Diamond on how scammers think and how ti safeguard against identity theft.
Become a memory champion
Friday, June 23 at 12:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall
Join Kristin Nelson, founder of Auduvi, to learn about memory banks, memory loss, and memory tricks to improve short-term memory and ways to champion memories (yours and those of others).
The A&W Players
Friday, June 30 at 12:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall
Live music performance of ukulele enthusiasts from the greater Boston area playing a mix of songs from the 1920s to the 2010s.
Film screening: “Ida”
The Lincoln Library Film Society will screen the Oscar-winning “Ida” (PG-13, in Polish with English subtitles) on Thursday, June 15 at 6 p.m. 18-year old Anna (Agata Trzebuchowska), a sheltered orphan raised in a convent, is preparing to become a nun when the Mother Superior insists she first visit her sole living relative. Naïve, innocent Anna soon finds herself in the presence of her aunt Wanda (Agata Kulesza), a worldly and cynical Communist Party insider, who shocks her with the declaration that her real name is Ida and her Jewish parents were murdered during the Nazi occupation.
Select Board officially recognizes Pride month, Juneteenth
The Lincoln Select Board recently voted to recognize the month of June as Pride Month in Lincoln as a way of “celebrating our diverse LGBTQIA+ community and reaffirming our Town’s commitment to using our voices and resources to protect the rights of all residents, students, employees, and visitors to participate fully in the life of our community.” The board also reaffirmed Lincoln’s recognition of June 19 as “Juneteenth” in Lincoln. The proclamation shares some history of the holiday and underscores the town’s commitment to “using our voices and resources to protect the rights of all residents, students, employees, and visitors to participate fully in the life of our community.”
Donations sought for farm mural
Hannan Healthy Foods is soliciting donations to fund a farm mural on the wall of the farm stand at 270 South Great Rd. The artist, Robin Taliesin from Raven Creative, is donating her time, but the farm stand hopes to raise at least $700 to cover the cost of materials for the project. For $25, you can have your name or a dedication to someone painted in small print on one of the plants or veggies in the mural (first come, first served). To make a donation of any amount, you may pay the vendor on site with cash or check, or make a payment via Venmo to @hannanhealthyfoods (use the code 0748 if requested). If you use Venmo, you can add a note to request a specific plant or other sponsorship opportunity.
My Turn: Alert citizens can have a big impact
By Ruth Ann Hendrickson
Lincoln’s unaccounted-for water measurement showed a huge reduction this year, and the discovery of two large leaks by alert citizens probably played a large part in that reduction.
Both citizens noticed the sound of running water in storm drains during the drought last summer, identifying leaks that Water Department personnel quickly repaired. We urge everyone to watch for the appearance or the sound of water in unexpected places and report it immediately to the Water Department at 781-259-2669.
The Water Department has been working hard for over 12 years to reduce our unaccounted-for water, increasing water leak detection surveys to twice a year compared to the industry standard of once every two years. Leak detection is difficult. The contractor drives around Lincoln during the wee hours of the morning, using sensitive acoustical equipment to hear the sound of water running through the pipes. We uncover many leaks this way every year, but we also miss many. Some years ago there was a 60+ gallon-per-minute leak on Beaver Pond Road that was never detected until the water started to bubble to the surface in someone’s yard. The leak detection equipment failed to hear it.
Lincoln draws all our public water from the Charles River watershed; that watershed is always stressed by upstream people like us who use water before it can get to the river. Consequently, the Mass. DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) gives Lincoln a permit to withdraw 0.53 mgd (million gallons per day). As part of the permit, we are required to demonstrate a unaccounted-for water use of less than 10%. For over a decade our measured UAW has been in the vicinity of 25%, but this year it dropped to 5% — a number yet to be certified by the DEP, but certainly a huge improvement.
So be on the lookout for possible leaks and report them right away!
Ruth Ann Hendrickson is a former longtime member of the Lincoln Water Commission.
“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.
Addendum
A link to a Community Center Building Committee document showing five preliminary site plans proposed by ICON architecture has been added to the May 25 post headlined “My Turn: Site plan shows the downside of a consolidated community center.”
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STEM robotics open house
On Thursday, May 31, the Lincoln GearTicks will host a STEM Open House from 7-8 p.m. at Hartwell Pod A where you can see some of the robots that students built this year and learn more about joining one of the many teams.
Robotics programs are organized through FIRST and the Lincoln Recreation Department. FLL Explore introduces kids in grades 1-3 to STEM through Lego building and programming activities and runs for six weeks starting in January. In FLL Challenge, students in grades 4-8 build and program Lego robots for specific tasks on a playing field for lasting 12 weeks starting in early September. FTC caters to those in grades 7-12 with a commitment of 9+ hours/week designing robots using 3D-printed and laser-cut materials and programming in Java. Questions? Email hello@gearticks.com.
Lemonade social to celebrate Dr. Sharon Hobbs
All are invited to a lemonade social at the Lincoln School to celebrate Dr. Sharon Hobbs, who is retiring as principal after 17 years of service to our community, on Friday, June 2 from 4–6 p.m. at the Lincoln School. Click here if you would like to donate toward the campus legacy gift.
Softball league welcomes players
It’s not too late to sign up for adult Lincoln summer softball! Some teams need a few more players to avoid the last-minute scramble when someone can’t make it. We especially need women, but can use anyone 18+. The league tends to be on the older side, and we are not highly competitive — we just want to get out and have fun. The season will start on Sunday, June 4, with another game June 18 and then the full season starts with the Sunday/Monday/Thursday schedule on June 25. Games are at Codman Field next to the pool at 6 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and 5 p.m. on Sundays. Click here to register. The cost is $36 through May 31 and $40 thereafter.
Camp counselors needed
Lincoln Summer Camp is seeking qualified, responsible applicants to join the team for the 2023 camp season. Click here for more information.
Kids’ triathlon coming up
The Splash, Mash and Dash, Lincoln’s triathlon for kids ages 5 -14 on Saturday, June 24 from 8–11:30 a.m. is the perfect race for a first-time triathlete. The swim/bike/run event takes place at the Codman Pool; the older you are, the farther you go! Information about the race can be found at www.kidstri.net. There are T-shirts, goody bags and medals for every participant plus awards and raffle prizes. Entry fees are $30 per person (maximum $90 per family) before race day and $40/$120 maximum on race day. For maximum family discount, please contact ldumont@lincnet.org. Packet pickup is Friday, June 23 from 12:30–6 p.m. in Hartwell B Pod. Click here to register.
Codman Community Farms birthday celebration
Codman Community Farms will mark its 50th birthday with a celebration for all ages on Saturday, June 10 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. This will be a day of games, food, and music, with special T-shirts available for purchase. Among the activities:
- Live music by the Honey Steelers
- Farm themed games & entertainment for kids
- Strawberry pie-eating contest
- “American Gothic” photo contest
- Birthday cake and ice cream for all (cake-cutting at 1 p.m.)
- Food for purchase including Codman’s own smoked ribs or maple sausage, grilled cheese sandwiches, fresh veggie & hummus basket with pita chips, and beer/wine/nonalcoholic drinks
While the event is free for all and no tickets are required, please click here to “purchase” your free tickets as an RSVP. This will ensure enough fun for all.
Give feedback about Farrar Road
The Farrar Road advisory shoulder pilot has reached the one-year mark and the town wants to know how you feel using the roadway with the new striping If you have traveled on Farrar Road at all in the last year, whether walking, biking or driving, please take this brief survey. The results will be combined with other feedback and data collected during the pilot and included in the town’s report to the Federal Highway Administration.
Honor Lincoln teachers and staff
Are you looking for a special way to thank a teacher or staff member for all they have done this school year to support our kids? The Lincoln School Foundation’s HATS (Honor A Teacher & Staff) program allows you to recognize learning coaches and other staff members of your choice while supporting the LSF. For a small donation, we will prepare a certificate of appreciation with your personalized message to be delivered to the recipient. In addition to your child’s learning coach/teacher, consider celebrating the hard work of teaching assistants, specialists (art, music, drama, science, wellness), support specialists, office staff, nurses, custodians, METCO staff — anyone who works in Lincoln schools. Follow the instructions on this LSF webpage. Your HATS gifts support LSF’s grants to teachers and innovation in the classroom. To learn more about the LSF and the grants we have given in recent years, see www.lincolnschoolfoundation.org.
15 L-S graduates win scholarships
The 2023 Atkinson Scholarship recipients. Top row, left to right: Rebecca Edwards, Alijah Williams, Caleb del Rosario, Aviel Stutman, Chris Kornblum, Lily Gordenstein, Chloe Mazza, Anuvab Deb. Bottom row (left to right): Norah Lee, Carly Robinson, Lea Murphy, Mary Ogunsanya, Neeva Manandhar, Melissa Andrade, Ava Flynn. Not pictured: Faimah Nalwanga (click photo to enlarge).
Lincoln’s Neeva Manandhar is one of 16 seniors to receive an Atkinson Scholarship. Neeva and 14 others will graduate from Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School while Ava Flynn will graduate from Marblehead High School. The other scholarship recipients are Melissa Andrade (Boston); Anuvab Deb, Caleb del Rosario, Lily Gordenstein, Christopher Kornblum, Norah Lee, Faimah Nalwanga, Carly Robinson, and Aviel Stutman (Sudbury), Chloe Mazza (Hudson), Lea Murphy (Framingham), Mary Ogunsanya (Mattapan), and Rebecca Edwards and Alijah Williams (Hyde Park).
The Atkinson Scholarship Program was established 28 years ago to recognize local students with financial need, academic promise, and the capacity to make a meaningful contribution to society. Recipients get a $5,000 scholarship and an opportunity to reapply for support each year of their undergraduate academic career. Selected students embody the qualities valued by former Sudbury residents Herbert and Esther Atkinson, who established the foundation in 1952.
Senior actors wanted
Senior citizens are invited to join the cast of “Cat Tales,” a family show featuring “Jellicle Cats II” from Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot and “The Cat that Walked by Himself” from Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories. The show will be directed by Eugene Warner, a recently retired theater professor and high school teacher. Performances in August will include a special appearance at the Bread and Puppet Theatre in Glover, Vt. For more information, see seniorcattales.org or contact Warner (617-826-9080, seniorcattales@gmail.com).
Police log for May 11–20, 2023
May 11
Codman Community Farms (8:51 a.m.) — Officers were called to Codman Farm to assist with a customer who had had previous encounters with staff. The customer left after a brief conversation with officers.
Lincoln Road (12:18 p.m.) — A parking ticket was issued at the commuter lot.
Meadowbrook Road (2:50 p.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer regarding possible bank fraud.
Conant Road (3:25 p.m.) — Multiple callers reported a motor vehicle crash involving a bicycle near 54 Conant Rd. The bicyclist was transported to Lahey Clinic with serious injuries. The operator of the vehicle remained on scene and was issued a citation for failing to yield the right of way.
May 12
Old County Road (12:00 p.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer regarding possible bank fraud.
Lexington Road (3:46 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a caller regarding an item that had not been returned.
Donelan’s Supermarket (5:55 p.m.) — A resident asked to speak to an officer regarding an interaction that took place at Donelan’s. The officer was able to resolve the issue.
May 13
Lexington Road (2:19 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a caller regarding an item that had not been returned.
Lincoln Road (4:6 p.m.) — A report of an unattended child was made to the police department. An officer responded to the area and was able to reunite the child with their parents.
Lincoln Road (4:57 p.m.) — Contact was made with an individual who had lost their wallet.
May 14
Ridge Road (7:46 a.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident about a concern for a neighbor’s dog. The officer conducted a brief investigation and determined there was no need for concern.
Bedford Road (10:11 a.m.) — A caller reported their dog had escaped from their home. They were given Animal Control’s contact information.
May 15
Longmeadow Road (11:02 a.m.) — An individual came to the station to report money being fraudulently removed from one of their accounts.
Indian Camp Lane (2:07 p.m.) — A well-being check was requested for a resident. Police responded and made contact with the individual.
Tower Road (10:30 p.m.) — A caller asked an officer check the area for a possible individual by the roadway.
May 16
Hanscom Field (9:19 p.m.) — The Fire Department was mobilized to assist Massport Fire with an incoming aircraft situation at the civil air terminal. The Fire Department was cleared a short time later, prior to the aircraft landing.
Lincoln Road (10:01 p.m.) — Police received a complaint about a dog barking for an extended period of time. Officers were unable to reach anyone at the residence. A phone message was left for the owners.
May 17
Deerhaven Road (10:18 a.m.) — Officers remained on scene at a residence while a constable served court paperwork.
Library Lane (2:05 p.m.) — Police responded to the library parking lot to assist two motorists in exchanging paperwork after a minor motor vehicle crash.
May 18
Wells Road (11:08 a.m.) — An officer attempted to serve court paperwork.
Farrar Road (1:41 p.m.) — A caller reported a husky puppy running across Farrar Road and Concord Road. Police responded and checked the area but were unable to locate the dog.
Old Bedford Road )1:59 p.m.) — Officers responded to the intersection of Old Bedford Road and Hanscom Drive for a one-vehicle crash involving a utility pole. Upon arrival, the Lincoln Fire Chief was already on scene administering aid to the single occupant of the vehicle. The operator was transported to Emerson Hospital. The incident is under investigation.
Boyce Farm Road (4:28 p.m.) — A resident called to report seeing a sick raccoon on their property. An officer arrived and was advised the raccoon had made its way into the woods.
Old Farm Road (9:13 p.m.) — Officers responded to Old Farm Road for a report of two individuals parked in a vehicle. They spoke to the individuals, who soon left the area.
May 19
Summer Street, Maynard (12:00 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded to the town of Maynard for mutual aid.
Cranberry Hill, Lexington (2:18 p.m.) — The Lexington Fire Department asked the Lincoln Fire Department to respond to their town for mutual aid. The Lincoln freifighter call was cancelled while en route.
May 20
Fenway Lane (10:03 a.m.) — An officer spoke with a resident reporting possible identity theft.
Lincoln School (11:30 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing a vehicle parked at the school campus for an extended period of time. School was in session at the time. The parked vehicle belonged to a campus employee.
Mount Misery parking lot (1:48 p.m.) — An officer spoke to the town ranger regarding a possible missing person. It appears the person was last seen in Sudbury, so Sudbury police were notified.
Codman Road (8:58 a.m.) — A motorist observed a vehicle that had have left the roadway and gotten stuck on the side of the road. A tow truck was called to winch out the motorist.
Wells Road (11:30 p.m.) — A caller reported loud music coming from their neighbor’s residence. An officer attempted to make contact with the neighbor but was unsuccessful. The music had been turned down prior to the officer’s arrival.