News, features and photos from Lincoln, Mass.
Information evening on water bottles, plastic bags In preparation for upcoming Town Meeting votes on banning some plastic bags and disposable water bottles in Lincoln and Sudbury, residents are invited to see Tapped, a film about bottled water, and learn about BYOBB—Bring Your Own Bags and Bottles—on Tuesday, March 14 at 7 p.m. in the high…
Video and discussion on Mexican border issues Parishioners from First Parish in Lincoln who traveled to the Arizona-Mexico border in November will present a 20-minute video about their experiences on Sunday, March 5 at noon at St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church. The video includes photographs from the trip and interviews with six participants sharing what they…
Lincoln resident Rosemary Lloyd, a minister and former nurse, will lead a small group workshop introduction on Monday, Feb. 27 for families of dementia patients who may need help starting conversations about the patient’s wishes for care through the end of life. Lloyd is advisor to faith communities for The Conversation Project, which is dedicated…
Con Com seeks member The Conservation Commission is looking for a new commissioner to complete the term of a member who has moved out of town. The group, which meets every third week on Wednesdays from 7-10:30 p.m., approves or denies permits under the guidelines of the state wetlands law and town bylaw. The Con Com also…
Selectmen candidates forum on Sunday On Sunday, Feb. 12, Northside News is sponsoring a Selectmen Candidates Forum from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Lincoln North office building (55 Old Bedford Road in Lincoln). All three candidates—Jonathan Dwyer, who is running unopposed for Peter Braun’s seat, and Jennifer Glass and Allen Vander Meulen, who are vying for the one year remaining…
Special teacher’s book sale on Wednesday The Friends of the Lincoln Library will host a special Teacher’s Valentine’s Day book sale on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 4-7 p.m. in the Bemis Hall basement. The sale features gently used books of interest to teachers, including children’s series, chapter books, early readers, non-fiction, professional books and more! Hamilton karaoke singalong…
Candidates still needed for two town posts There’s still time to run for office in the upcoming Town Election of March 27. Currently there are no candidates for the Housing Commission (a three-year seat) or Bemis Board of Trustees (a one-year seat). The deadline to take out nomination papers from the Town Clerk’s office is…
Domestic Violence Services Network office hours February 1 at 10 a.m. If you are experiencing violence or abuse by a family member, whether physical, emotional, or sexual, or you are concerned about someone who is, come to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 1 between 10 a.m. and noon to have a confidential discussion with an…
Millions of Americans concerned by the election of President Donald Trump marched on January 20, but for many, the question remains of what to do next. Lincoln musician Trevor Berens has a novel idea: offering house concerts for charity. Berens, a pianist and composer specializing in contemporary/avant-garde classical music, will come to the home of anyone…
For the Women’s March on January 21, the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee organized a bus to Boston Common for 50 participants under the group title of “Lincoln Marchers,” while many other residents made the trek to the nation’s capital. Marches in Washington and other U. S cities drew at least 1 million people in total, and…