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Here’s the latest news about Lincoln’s response to the Covid-19 epidemic. Zoom meeting open to all Lincoln resident Andy Payne has set up another online meeting for any interested Lincolnites to learn more about using the popular free meeting app Zoom and chat about whatever is on their minds on Friday, March 20 at 1…
Donelan’s Because a number of items are in short supply, Donelan’s has temporarily suspended its online shopping and delivery service. Lincoln store manager Jason Deveau told the Squirrel on Wednesday that the five-store grocery chain is considering offering early-morning hours exclusively for seniors to minimize their risk of public exposure, but stores would follow whatever…
Spring cleanup time is here, and there were several instances this week of people burning brush where the fire got beyond their control. Have a hose nearby (with the outside water turned on!) and remember to get a permit from the Fire Department before you burn anything. March 8 Tracey’s Corner (12:09 p.m.) — Caller…
Click here for a collection of previous stories and updates on the effects in Lincoln of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. Social services in Lincoln Bemis Hall is closed, but Lincoln’s social services staff are available by phone or email to help residents of all ages with: Having food and medication delivered Getting emergency financial assistance with…
Town health and government The town has established a Covid-19 updates page here. Public health questions should be addressed to Public Health Nurse Tricia McGean at PublicHealthNurse@lincolntown.org. Questions regarding town services and response planning should be directed to Town Administrator Tim Higgins at higginst@lincolntown.org. Board of Selectmen Chair Jennifer Glass is also available to answer…
Lincoln Public Library The library will be closed through at least March 29. All items currently checked out will automatically have a new due date of April 6, and fines for items due during this closure will be waived. The library is always open online: contact a librarian, borrow books and movies, read the paper, and more….
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…
Lincoln Public Schools will be closed for the rest of the month, and the Board of Selectmen has scheduled an emergency meeting on Friday morning to discuss postponing the town meetings and election scheduled for March 28 and March 30. The latest development in the swiftly progressing Covid-9 pandemic events came late Thursday night, when…
Restricted access to schools Beginning March 12, access to the Lincoln Public Schools is being limited to students and employees only, with a few exceptions. Events that include invitations to parents, extended family members, and outside guests will be postponed, canceled or rescheduled, Superintendent of Schools Becky McFall said in a March 11 communication. This…