Lincoln news for Apr. 17

The Ladies Aid Industria spring rummage sale will be held at Burnham Hall the first weekend in May. The sale hours will be Thursday, May 1, from 1 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 3, from 8 to 10:30 a.m.

Lincoln residents and state transportation officials are discussing options for the future of Bridge 46, often called York Hill Bridge, which needs rehabilitation or replacement in the coming years.

On Thursday, April 17, the library, planning commission and the conservation commission will welcome Jens Hilke, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife conservation planner for a presentation on forests and wildlife and their future in Lincoln at 7 p.m. … (read more)

The Lincoln Community School was abuzz this past Thursday, when over 100 students, staff and community members gathered inside the elementary school for what seemed like a trip to Estonia — the school’s gymnasium had been transformed into a scene fit for … (read more)

Stop by the library during the week of April 5-11 as they will be celebrating the Week of the Young Child. The children’s room will be decorated with artwork created by the preschoolers. The purpose of this week is to highlight the importance of early chi … (read more)

The bone builders class at the library is marking its six-month anniversary of building stronger bones and improving balance. The class meets every Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. and you’re invited to join the fun!

Lincoln residents will gather on Thursday, March 27, for a special town meeting to weigh in on a couple of questions.

Burnham Presents welcomes Keith Murphy and the Band of Amber to the stage on Saturday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. at Burnham Hall.

There were several articles on Lincoln’s town meeting warning that generated lively discussion at Monday’s annual gathering in Burnham Hall. But one in particular seemed to get at the heart of the town meeting tradition and why Vermonters continue to prac … (read more)

About halfway through Lincoln’s town meeting Monday night, the gathering recessed to hold the Lincoln School District annual meeting.

The library’s community room display for March is “Lincoln’s Lincoln: A Revolutionary Hero and the Sword that Made America” by Lucinda Cockrell. The exhibit, by the Lincoln Historical Society, will highlight the 1780 charter of Lincoln, Vt., and how the t … (read more)

The annual town and school district local election will be held on Tuesday, March 4. Polls will be open at Burnham Hall from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are unable to come to the polls that day, you may request an absentee ballot from the town clerk.

The towns of Bristol and Lincoln are right next door in the northeast quadrant of Addison County. Being so close there is a great deal of shared history and community. And in the case of skiing, there is a huge connection with two different ski areas and … (read more)

Burnham Presents welcomes Eureka Shoes to the stage on Saturday, March 1, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Burnham Hall. Eureka Shoes is a new songwriting power trio of Charlie Burnham, Jean Rohe, and Skye Steele. These longtime friends and collaborators have … (read more)

I’ve been a resident of Lincoln for most of my life. I believe in democracy and have expressed my opinion at the ballot box, both national and local, whenever an election has been conducted.