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Here are some children’s events hosted by the Lincoln Public Library. Stories & Crafts — July 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 11 a.m. For ages 3 and up. Sign up in advance by calling 781-259-8465. Rainforest Reptile Show — Wednesday, July 8 at 4 p.m. A hands-on introduction to exotic crawlers, unusual slitherers and fascinating creepers as herpetologists teach you all…
A story about Lincoln’s recent Bikes Not Bombs donation drive had incorrect information about where the donated bikes will be going and when they’ll be packed for shipping. The bikes will be going to Nairobi, Kenya and Bikes not Bombs welcomes volunteers to help pack its shipping container on Sunday, July 19 at its warehouse at…
To the editor: Recent letters in various press outlets are, once again, calling attention to concerns about safety at the Five Corners intersection in the Lincoln Historic District (the “flower pot intersection”). And, as town officials have recently reminded us, our roadways are a “tricky business” and what’s old is new again. The Five Corners intersection,…
At Lincoln’s 4th annual Bikes Not Bombs drive on June 13, the Lincoln Recycling Committee collected 65 adult and children’s bicycles and $340 in cash donations, as well as a variety of bicycle parts such as tubes, tires, wheels, and forks. This is a 22 percent jump from the 53 bikes collected last year. Many of this year’s…
To the editor: I share concern #3 in Jonathan Rapaport’s letter to the editor. A big pickup truck towing a horse trailer southbound on Bedford Road turned left in front of the flower pot onto Trapelo and almost nailed my car while I waited by the stop sign. How about a rotary/roundabout, with the flower pot…
(Editor’s note: This letter was originally addressed to Ken Bassett and Noah Eckhouse in response to their June 23 letter to the editor.) To the editor: While I agree that rerouting Weston Road or installing traffic lights may be farfetched fixes for Five Corners, there have been some constructive suggestions posted in the Lincoln Squirrel. And…
Library closing on July 3 and Saturdays; book sale on July 17 The Lincoln Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 3 in honor of Independence Day. The library will be open this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. but will then be closed on Saturdays until September 12 (the first Saturday after Labor Day)….
The Lincoln Squirrel website is looking rather odd at the moment because of a technical snafu which we’re trying to resolve. However, the stories are still up to date, so don’t worry about the side columns for the time being. We’ll let you know when things are back to normal. Thanks for your patience.” Alice…
To the editor: Traffic seems to be on all of our minds lately, after a difficult winter and a busy spring. We note renewed interest among some for review of traffic control signs and measures currently in place at the Five Corners intersection. This is a complex intersection, and what may feel like “obvious” design…
Editor’s note: This letter is signed by all members of the Lincoln Green Energy Technology Committee (GETC). To the editor: Residential electricity use can account for one-third or more of our personal carbon dioxide emissions, but Lincoln residents can now switch to renewably generated electricity with a short telephone call. Your bill and electricity distribution will still come from Eversource…