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Planning Board reviews state zoning law overhaul
The Lincoln Planning Board began reviewing sweeping state zoning law changes with outside counsel.
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Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 5, 2026 through October 11, 2026
This week's obituary notices column lists two Lincoln, Massachusetts obituaries: Dreier, Katharine "Kit" Eaton and Shapiro, Nancy Ann. Katharine "Kit" Eaton Dreier, 96, of Lincoln, Mass., died Sept. 28, 2026; her obituary notes she sang in a chorus, grew vegetables and painted watercolo…
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Eight deed transfers posted, one price public
Lincoln's September property records show eight transfers but only one confirmed sale price. From our own coverage: Eight September deed transfers, one price public. Also in today's brief (10 items): Superintendent sends families biweekly update; Library closed Monday, Oct 12; Planning …
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Lincoln records eight deed transfers in September, but only one sale price has posted so far
Eight property deeds were recorded in Lincoln between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, but only one has a posted sale price so far: $1,225,000 for 131 Lincoln Rd., recorded Oct. 6. Prices for the other seven transfers are not yet available, a normal lag at the registry. Seven of the eight recorded transfers
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Select Board reinstates chief after 18-month leave
Lincoln's Select Board reinstates Police Chief Sean Kennedy after 18-month leave following investigation. From our own coverage: Select Board reinstates police chief after 18-month leave; Board signs warrant for Oct. 24 special town meeting. Also in today's brief (7 items): Library clos…
Schools · School Committee
School Committee Backs Ballfield Road Paving Plan
The Lincoln School Committee backed a Ballfield Road paving and safety overhaul estimated at $1 million to $2 million, clearing it for Select Board review and eventual town meeting funding.
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Library hosts Girl Scouts recruitment night
Lincoln Public Library hosts a Girl Scouts troop recruitment night for families Wednesday evening. Also in today's brief (10 items): Library hosts Girl Scouts recruitment night; Hanscom preschool holds back-to-school night; Library continues climate series with CFREE; Conservation Commi…
Government · Select Board
Police Chief Kennedy Reinstated With Performance Conditions
Select Board voted to reinstate Police Chief Kennedy following nine-month investigation and certification restoration.
Government · Select Board
Lincoln board signs warrant for Oct. 24 town meeting
Lincoln Select Board reinstates Police Chief Kennedy after nine-month probe.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 28 through October 4, 2026
The Lincoln obituary column this week carries one notice: Hibben, George Chapman, age 94, a 58-year Lincoln, MA resident who was born in Chicago and graduated from the Harvard School for Boys. He died September 23, 2026, at Bedford, MA, and his obituary was published October 1, 2026, by…