News, features and photos from Lincoln, Mass.
Lincoln Democrats meet to strategize Join Lincoln Democrats and friends for strategizing and putting into action the “roadmap for 2020” on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 9 a.m. in Bemis Hall. In November, Lincoln Democrats voted climate change as the #1 issue but also identified gun control, health care, and immigration as “very important.” What do…
By Kevin Ji, Olivia Crisafi, and Prerna Karmacharya The Lincoln GearTicks robotics team and friends have created a new program to make robotics more accessible to METCO students. For the past eight years, the GearTicks have organized and mentored First LEGO League (FLL) teams in Lincoln. While planning for the start of the FLL season…
Birches School open house The Birches School (100 Bedford Rd., Lincoln) will hold its winter admissions open house on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 1–3 p.m. Tour the new campus set on three acres of private woodlands and speak with faculty, parents, and current students about the school’s K-8 program centered on cultivating curiosity, creativity, empathy,…
For the second year in a row, Lincoln’s Girl Scouts is reaching across the generations with three projects to help seniors in town. After handing out lists of needed items to fellow students and shoppers, Scouts put collection boxes in Donelan’s and the Lincoln School. The donated items — necessities such as toiletries, paper towels…
The January 5 article headlined “Race for local elected office kicks off” contained incorrect deadlines. The last day to obtain nomination paper is Thursday, Feb. 6. The deadline for submitting papers with signatures for certification to the Registrars of Voters is Monday, Feb. 10. The original article has been updated….
December 20 Oak Knoll Road (3:51 p.m.) — Officer spoke to the resident in regards to a past fraud; investigation ongoing. South Great Road (5:00 p.m.) — Caller reports a minor crash near Codman Community Farms; no injuries. Ryan Estates (5:15 p.m.) — Caller reports being a victim of internet fraud; investigation ongoing. St. Joseph…
Nomination papers are now available for the following local offices, which will appear on the March 30, 2020 town election ballot. Candidates must obtain the signatures of 35 registered Lincoln voters. The last day to obtain nomination papers is Thursday, Feb. 6. The deadline for submitting papers with signatures for certification to the Registrars of…
Event looks at adult children and aging parents Share dinner and discussion during “A Conversation Between Adult Children and Aging Parents” on Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 5:30–7 p.m. in the First Parish in Lincoln’s parish house auditorium. This exploration of how parents and adult children address the challenges of aging while respecting independence and privacy…
Musical jazz lunch
January 3 at noon
Celebrate the end of the week by grabbing a table at Bemis Hall while the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band serenades you with familiar good old tunes. Bring a bag lunch and, if you like, food purchased already prepared at the store to share. The COA provides beverages and dessert.
Explore the poetry of Robert Frost
January 4 at 2 p.m.
Join Stephen Collins for a free four-session interactive seminar on the poetry of Robert Frost at 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Jan. 4, 11, and 25 at the Lincoln Public Library, and on January 18 at Bemis Hall. Sponsored by the Council on Aging and the library. Stephen performs one-man shows and teaches courses on historical figures like Melville, Walt Whitman, James MacNeill Whistler, and William Shakespeare.
What new discussion groups would you like?
January 6 at 10 a.m.
The COA loves to offer discussion groups for people who would like to discuss their experiences in a supportive group environment where they can share with others their concerns and challenges and get and give tips and strategies. We want to make sure that they are providing the groups you are most interested in. In the past, they have held groups about coping with losses, change, and difficult family issues. Which of these topics would you like to see offered again or what new topics would you like to talk about? Come to Bemis Hall at 10 a.m. on January 6 to brainstorm with the COA, or call Carolyn at 781-259-8811 with your ideas.
By Alice Waugh For the new Pierce House manager, January 1 will be her first First Day, and she’s planning a good time for all. The New Year’s Day event offers food, drink and entertainment for Lincolnites of all ages from 1–5 p.m. “It’s going to be so much fun,” said Victoria Otis, the enthusiastic…