Lincoln Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Driveway gate feud exposes ignored work rules

From Lincoln News

• Planning board hears contested Old Winter Street gate case Lincoln's Planning Board considered a permanent driveway gate at 44 Old Winter Street after a neighbor called it highly visible from the street, while another resident said contractors have ignored work-hour limits near a school bus stop for two years.Lincoln News

Happening Sat, Oct 31

• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Advanced Removal and Depositing of Early Voted Ballots - State Election Nov. 3rd 2026: Saturday at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Advanced Removal and Depositing of Early Voted Ballots - State Election Nov. 3rd 2026 is listed on the town calendar for Saturday, Oct. 31 at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Town of Lincoln
• 10:30 a.m.: Library hosts Halloween Dance Party Saturday Lincoln Public Library holds a Halloween Dance Party Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Tarbell Room for children to dance in costume.Lincoln Public Library

Coming up

• Sun, Nov 1, 1:30 p.m.: Quilters Connection meets at library Sunday Lincoln Public Library's Quilters Connection Gathering meets Sunday, Nov. 1, from 1:30 to 3:45 p.m. in the Tarbell Room for local quilters.Lincoln Public Library
• Sun, Nov 1, 4:00 p.m.: First Parish holds Faith and Spirituality session First Parish in Lincoln runs its Faith and Spirituality program Sunday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m., open to residents exploring spiritual topics together.First Parish in Lincoln
• Sun, Nov 1, 6:30 p.m.: First Parish runs 8th grade OWL program First Parish in Lincoln holds its 8th Grade OWL program Sunday, Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m., part of the congregation's sexuality education series.First Parish in Lincoln
• Mon, Nov 2, 8:00 a.m.: Board of Assessors meets Monday morning Lincoln's Board of Assessors holds a hybrid meeting Monday, Nov. 2, at 8 a.m. at 16 Lincoln Road and via Zoom.Town of Lincoln
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Select Board meets Monday in hybrid format Lincoln's Select Board meets in hybrid format Monday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m. at 16 Lincoln Road, with remote access available.Town of Lincoln
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m.: Library hosts virtual World War II talk Lincoln Public Library presents a virtual talk, 'The First Lady of World War II,' Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.Lincoln Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:30 p.m.: Historic commissions hold joint meeting Tuesday Lincoln's Historic District, Historical and Bemis Working Historic District commissions hold a joint meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m.Town of Lincoln
• Wed, Nov 4, 1:35 p.m.: Schools hold final round of fall conferences Lincoln Public Schools holds its last round of fall parent-teacher conferences Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 1:35 to 6 p.m., following earlier sessions in late October.Lincoln Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:30 p.m.: Capital Planning Committee meets Wednesday evening Lincoln's Capital Planning Committee meets in hybrid format Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at 16 Lincoln Road.Town of Lincoln
• Wed, Nov 4, 5:30 p.m.: Library runs Teen Takeover Time Wednesday Lincoln Public Library's Teen Takeover Time runs Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. across the library's Children's, Tarbell and Young Adult rooms.Lincoln Public Library
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday Lincoln's Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m.Town of Lincoln
• Fri, Nov 6, 11:30 a.m.: Library celebrates Diwali at Bemis Hall Lincoln Public Library celebrates Diwali Friday, Nov. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bemis Hall, with festivities open to all ages.Lincoln Public Library

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