Residents invited to take accessory apartment survey
The Lincoln Housing Commission is looking into the feasibility of implementing an affordable accessory apartment program in Lincoln and invites residents of Lincoln and other towns to complete this brief anonymous online survey. They are particularly interested in hearing from those who already have accessory apartments, but everyone in Lincoln in invited ti respond and send the survey to people in other towns. The Housing Commission is also holding a forum on Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall where they will provide details about a possible plan, answer questions and solicit input.
Annual school district art show
The public in invited to the Lincoln Public Schools District Art Show in the Hartwell multipurpose room until May 16-24 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The opening reception will be Tuesday, May 17 from 4-6 p.m.
Talk on climate and river flooding
Join us for a presentation titled “Is it Really Changing? The Impacts of Climate Trends on River Flooding in New England” at OARS’s 30th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 24 from 7-9 p.m. at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (680 Hudson Road, Sudbury). David Vallee, hydrologist in charge of the National Weather Service’s Northeast River Forecast, will examine observed climate trends, increasing rainfall intensity of our weather systems, and the impacts on river flooding on the Assabet, Sudbury and Concord rivers. A short business meeting will precede the presentation. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more at www.oars3rivers.org or call (978) 369-3956. RSVP appreciated but not required: office@oars3rivers.org.
Pick-you-own CSA at The Food Project
PYO (pick your own) is a new CSA (community-supported agriculture) option this year at The Food Project in Lincoln, which is offering the PYO at a special discount for the season running for 20 weeks starting June 7. A PYO share is regularly $325 but for a short time, you can purchase a share for only $250. Shareholders have the option of coming on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 1-6 p.m. The wide variety of produce includes strawberries, peas, tomatoes and more. Click here to purchase and enter the discount code PYO2016 when you check out. Other CSA options can be found on The Food Project website (click on “Purchase a CSA Share.”)
Free admission at Gropius House, Codman Estate
Historic New England’s Gropius House and Codman Estate will offer free admission on Saturday, June 4 with guided tours on the half-hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gropius House will also host a tour and evening slide show on Friday, May 20 from 7-9 p.m. to show visitors how Walter Gropius’s innovative lighting scheme comes to life at night. Light refreshments provided. $30 for Historic New England members, $40 for nonmembers. Space is limited and preregistration is required; please call 781-259-8098 or buy online.