Editor’s note: This story was updated on November 9 at 1:50 p.m. In keeping with its longtime political leanings, Lincoln voted decisively in favor of Democratic candidates for statewide office and U.S. Representative in the 2022 midterms, according to unofficial results on the evening of November 8. All four ballot questions passed in Lincoln. Statewide,…
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Candidate forum highlights housing, schools, and diversity
Candidates in the March 28 town election shared their views on the proposed community center, the Lincoln-Sudbury regional agreement, South Lincoln, and diversity and inclusion at a March 16 forum — the first public event held in the renovated Brooks auditorium. Four of the races (Select Board, Planning Board, Lincoln School Committee and L-S School…
PTO to host debate for town candidates
The Lincoln PTO will hold a debate featuring candidates in the March 28 town election on Wednesday, March 16 from 7–9 p.m. The event will take place in the newly renovated Brooks Auditorium and will also be live-streamed and recorded. Moderating the event will be PTO co-chair Rob Stringer and former PTO president Carol Kasper….
Several contested seats in upcoming town election
There’s more interest than usual in running for town office this year, as 21 residents filed papers to run for 17 seats in the March 28 election (see table below). The contested races are: Select Board (two candidates running for one seat) — Incumbent James Craig is stepping down after two terms and Jim Hutchinson…
Town election results: Doo wins seat on Parks and Rec Committee
In the only contested race in the local election on Mach 29, 2021, Brianna Doo beat Evan Gorman for an open seat on the Parks and Recreation Committee by a total of 303–87. However, Gorman also successfully ran for reelection to the Housing Commission….
Candidate slate ready for town election in March
The slate for the upcoming town election features several newcomers hoping to win seats after some incumbents decided not to run for reelection, and one contested seat — two candidates are vying for one opening on the Parks and Recreation Commission. All seats are for three-year terms. Residents can vote in person in the Smith…
Planning Board candidates reflect on election result
The candidates in the hard-fought Planning Board race had gracious words for each other and said the election was a good experience for the town, even though it became contentious at times. “I’d like to congratulate Lynn [DeLisi] and Rick [Rundell] for a good campaign that stuck to the issues,” said Bob Domnitz, who will…
Rundell is out and Domnitz back on Planning Board
In a very close race for Planning Board, incumbent Lynn DeLisi and challenger Bob Domnitz won the two open seats, ousting Rick Rundell, who has been on the board since 2012. Domnitz previously served on the board from 2003–15 but himself was beaten by Gary Taylor in 2015 by a margin of 481-441 (click on…
Candidates offer their views and make their pitch
Earlier this year, the Lincoln Squirrel asked candidates running in the annual town election (then scheduled for late March) to discuss their experience and the important issues they thought would face their board or commission in coming months and years. The Squirrel published responses from candidates for the Water Commission and the Planning Board (the only…
Town meeting, election postponed for at least a month
The town meetings and election scheduled for the end of this month have been called off, with tentative new dates in late April, though town officials have the option of postponing again if the Covid-19 epidemic has not abated. “The sentiment is very clear — everyone thinks we should postpone,” said Town Moderator Sarah Cannon…