News, features and photos from Lincoln, Mass.
Because of a recent notification that coliform bacteria had been in part of the town’s water system, some residents have expressed concern that their water may be contaminated, but Lincoln Water Department Superintendent Greg Woods assures residents that the water is safe to drink. Standard monthly testing showed the presence of coliform bacteria within the plumbing fixtures at the Tower Road well pump-house….
As reported earlier today in the Squirrel, Lincoln’s statement of interest (SOI)—the first step in the process for getting state funding for a school building project from the Massachusetts School Building Authority—is still under review. The next MSBA board meeting at which it could make a decision is on January 29, 2014, but MSBA press…
By Alice Waugh
After 17 meetings spanning six months, the School Building Advisory Committee had concluded that the school really needs everything that was outlined in Lincoln’s earlier request to the state—but that those needs can be met with an L-shaped building.
Matt LaRocca rehearses with the LSCO (courtesy photo)
The Lincoln-Sudbury Civic Orchestra (LSCO), the resident community/student orchestra at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, has announced its winter concert—and also has openings for musicians.
The Lincoln Democratic Town Committee (LDTC) will hold a Get Out the Vote reception and rally for Katherine Clark, the Democratic nominee for Congressional District 5, on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2-5 p.m. in Bemis Hall in preparation for the Dec. 10 special election to fill the Congressional seat previously held by Sen. Ed Markey….
Come to Smith School from 7-10 p.m. and dance off some of that turkey! Live music with Larry Unger and Julie Metcalf, with caller Chris Ricciotti. Sponsored by the First Parish Church. Admission: $6 for adults, $4 for children 10 and under. For more information, call 781-259-0692….
The Lincoln Police will offer a three-session self-defense class for women on December 4, 11 and 18 from 7-9 p.m. The class is free and will take a total of six hours. Session 1: Getting to know you; Introduction to basics of defense in everyday life Session 2: Learning and practicing hands-on tactics of defense…
Get handmade items at “Gift Local” Buy your holiday gifts from a local artisan, chocolatier, jeweler, painter, clothier, felter, glass artist, book artist, fabric artist, wood turner, hatter, neighbor, friend at Gift Local at Bemis Hall on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 6-9 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 24 starting at noon. Sponsored by Old Town Hall Exchange. “An English…