Library Lane Construction Continues to Complicate Access, Parking

Construction along Library Lane continues to complicate access and parking at Lincoln Public Library this week. The library is urging visitors to build in extra travel time as the town's Library Lane "Big Dig" work continues, with updates posted at lincolnbigdig.com. On the programming …

Lincoln Library Opens Second Seed Library, Honors Departing Trustee

Lincoln Public Library opens its second annual seed library and honors a departing trustee this week. Peter Sugar is stepping down from the Library Board of Trustees after years of service, and the library has opened submissions for the Virginia Rundell Award. Three community programs a…

Lincoln Planning Board Approves Four Months of Overdue Minutes at Quiet July Session

Lincoln Planning Board clears a backlog of four sets of minutes and launches priority-setting for a new comprehensive plan.

Library Books Herstorian Gracia Collins Rich for Lincoln250 Talk July 20

The Lincoln Public Library rounds out its Lincoln250 summer slate with a July 20 talk on Black Revolutionary history. Independent herstorian Gracia Collins Rich will lead "The Black Experience of the Revolution," part of the library's ongoing series of exhibits and events marking the na…

Lincoln Board Votes to Pursue Library Ground-Source Heat Pump Contract for October Vote

Lincoln Select Board moves toward October special town meeting on library HVAC overhaul.

Library Rolls Out Summer Slate of Craft, History and Book Events

Lincoln's library anchors a light news week with a slate of summer programming and a trustee transition. The Lincoln Public Library is honoring outgoing trustee Peter Sugar while launching its second annual Seed Library and rolling out Monday, July 20 events including "Craft & Chill: Vi…

Lincoln Library Honors Trustee Peter Sugar as He Steps Down

Lincoln Public Library honors departing Trustee Peter Sugar and opens its second annual Seed Library. The library is recognizing Peter Sugar for his service on the Library Board of Trustees as he steps down, while also inviting cardholders to browse its newly launched Seed Library and a…

Lincoln Median Sale Price Hits $1.795 Million as High-End Deals Dominate June-July

Lincoln recorded 16 property transfers between June 12 and July 11, 2026, with sale prices disclosed in 11 transactions. Disclosed prices ranged from $500,000 to $4,065,000 and the median was $1,795,000. The period's defining transaction was 70 Todd Pond Road, which sold June 29 for $4,…

Library Launches Teen Reverse-Painting Workshop Amid Construction Detours

Library construction reshapes access even as summer programming rolls on in Lincoln. The Lincoln Public Library is urging patrons to allow extra travel time this week due to ongoing construction affecting Library Lane and on-site parking, directing residents to lincolnbigdig.com for upd…

Library Trustees Seek Applicant For Open Board Seat

Lincoln Public Library trustees seek a new board member as summer programs roll on. The Board of Trustees announced an opening for a trustee with a particular interest in library service, while also honoring outgoing trustee Peter Sugar and opening submissions for the Virginia Rundell A…