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The date for the community workshops described in the January 21 article headlined “Considering and comparing school options on Tuesday” should have been given as Tuesday, Jan. 23, not Tuesday, Jan. 22. The article has been corrected and updated to include guiding principles for decision-making on the school project….
An important milestone in planning for the Lincoln School project arrives on Tuesday, when residents will have a chance to voice opinions and ask questions about a range of renovation and construction concepts. In November and December, architects presented options for a mostly new school (the “B” options) or renovating and adding to the existing…
LLCT screens “Earthflight” The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust presents “Earthflight” followed by a talk by retired marine biologist and veterinarian Vincent Durso on Monday, Jan. 22 from 7:30–9 p.m. in the LLCT office in Lincoln Station above the post office. Using trained HD camera-carrying birds, drones, paragliders, and remote-control microflight planes, see amazing viewpoints that…
Are you looking for a rewarding if occasionally vexing way to feel more connected? Willing to undertake new challenges? Unafraid to speak up? Then run for local office! Nomination papers, which are available at the Town Clerk’s Office now, must be returned by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The annual Town Election will take place…
To the editor: Did you know that January is National Blood Donors Month? On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the Lincoln School Student Council will be hosting their first-ever blood drive in Lincoln in the Reed Field House (Brooks gym). Soon after hurricane Irma hit Puerto Rico, the Student Council decided they wanted to do something to help…
U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark (D-Mass. 5th) advocated for national Democratic candidates running for Congress at a “Campaign 2018 Red to Blue Kickoff Rally” sponsored by the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee in Bemis Hall last Sunday, Clark is now vice chair in charge of recruiting for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), whose goal is to identify,…
The January 15 article headlined “Developer seeks 60 units of mixed-income housing” was unclear as to the financial qualifications for affordable units in the proposed Oriole Landing development. It should have said that for prospective tenants to qualify, their household income may be no more than 80 percent of area median income adjusted for family size. The…
Library open late for studying The Lincoln Public Library will be open until 10 p.m. on January 17, 18 and 22 for high school students studying for exams. Snacks and building monitors will be provided but no reference or circulation services. Ms. G ushers in Groundhog Day activities at Drumlin The Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary…
Weekend-long activities Online snow sculpture contest Build your snow sculpture, then snap a photo with you in it and send it to smulroy@lincnet.org. Submit as many sculptures as you like! We will accept submissions until 5 p.m. on Sat, Jan 27, then post them online for voting. Winners will be chosen on Friday, Feb. 2. Discover…
A January 16 article headlined “Developer seeks 60 units of mixed-income housing” incorrectly said that several 40B developers expressed interest when the “Hollingsworth property” went on the market in 2016. It should have said the “Morrissey property.” The article has been updated to reflect this correction….