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   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Board of Canvassers",
   "headline": "Board of Canvassers to select 2026 election polling locations",
   "summary": "The Board of Canvassers will meet to discuss and potentially act on the selection of polling locations for the 2026 Primary and General Elections.",
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   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "General",
   "headline": "Lincoln Conservation Commission monthly meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026",
   "summary": "The Commission will conduct a regular monthly meeting to address wetland applications and current projects. Discussion topics include the Butterfly Garden, historical cemeteries, and various grant or cleanup projects.",
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   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to vote on sidewalk installation fee and zoning for renewable energy",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing and vote on an amendment regarding fees in lieu of sidewalk installation. Members will also discuss a major land development pre-application and consider zoning amendments for manufacturing uses related to renewable energy.",
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Claims Committee",
   "headline": "Claims Committee to review a Town Council-referred claim",
   "summary": "The Claims Committee will convene to review a claim referred by the Town Council. The meeting will be held as a hybrid event at Lincoln Town Hall.",
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
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   "headline": "Lincoln Town Council to meet July 21, 2026",
   "summary": "The Town Council will meet to conduct a request for an executive session regarding potential litigation. The meeting includes a period for public comment.",
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council to consider bidding waivers for police and rescue equipment",
   "summary": "The Town Council and Board of License Commissioners will meet to review liquor licenses for special events and mobile food vendors. The Council is deciding on several requests to waive competitive bidding for public safety equipment and park reconstruction. They will also consider appointments to various town boards and a new ordinance regarding renewable energy facilities.",
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Purchasing Committee",
   "headline": "Waiver requests for competitive bidding on several town purchases",
   "summary": "The Lincoln Purchasing Committee will approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting and consider six separate requests to waive competitive bidding. The waivers cover a softball infield reconstruction for Lime Acres Park, CCTV cameras for the Police Department and Senior Center, a Ford F‑550 XLT rescue vehicle, a fingerprint machine for the Police Department, and two police vehicles. Decisions will determine whether the town can procure these items without a competitive bidding process.",
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   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Board of Canvassers",
   "headline": "Board of Canvassers to select 2026 election polling locations",
   "summary": "The Board of Canvassers will meet to discuss and/or take action on selecting the polling locations for the upcoming 2026 Primary and General Elections.",
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   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "General",
   "headline": "Lincoln Building Committee reviews school project updates",
   "summary": "The committee will review meeting minutes and receive a financial update from M. Carreno. Discussion includes progress on playgrounds, basketball courts, bathrooms, paving, and LMS valves.",
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   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Technical Review Committee",
   "headline": "Technical Review Committee discusses land development and a dimensional variance",
   "summary": "The committee will discuss a major land development pre-application for 0 Old Louisquisset Pike. The meeting also includes a continued discussion regarding a front yard setback variance at 15 Meader Pond Road.",
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   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Water Commission",
   "headline": "Water Commission discusses water rates and local projects",
   "summary": "The Water Commission will review monthly financial reports and daily activity updates. Unfinished business includes discussions regarding water rates, source water assessment, Walker Lofts, and Conduit Street.",
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   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "General",
   "headline": "Lincoln EMS/Rescue & Learning Center project update",
   "summary": "The Building Committee and construction teams are reviewing progress on the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center. Discussion includes site work, furniture procurement, and upcoming pay applications for review.",
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   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "General",
   "headline": "Lincoln Centralized Rescue & Learning Center construction update",
   "summary": "The Building Committee is reviewing progress on the new rescue and learning center. Discussion includes construction costs, furniture procurement, and site work such as ledge removal.",
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   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Board of License Commissioners meeting on June 24, 2026",
   "summary": "The Board of License Commissioners will meet to consider a special event liquor license application. The agenda includes a request for a Class F1 Full Liquor license for an upcoming event.",
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   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to vote on zoning amendments and land development plans",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will consider amendments to Land Development and Subdivision Regulations regarding sidewalk installation fees. The board will also discuss and vote on two zoning ordinance amendments related to storage uses and the Flood Hazard Overlay District.",
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   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Water Commission",
   "headline": "Water Commission discusses water supply, budget, and a claim",
   "summary": "The Water Commission will meet to discuss an alternative source water supply involving Pare Corporation. The agenda also includes approval of the FY 2026/2027 budget and a claim regarding 114 Old River Rd.",
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Purchasing Committee",
   "headline": "Purchasing Committee reviews bidding waivers and library staffing review",
   "summary": "The Purchasing Committee will meet to consider several requests to waive competitive bidding requirements for various equipment and vehicles. The committee will also award a bid related to the Lincoln Library staffing and space utilization review.",
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Lincoln Town Council discusses zoning amendments and various municipal appointments",
   "summary": "The Town Council will consider several new ordinances regarding data centers, flood hazard areas, and parks penalties. The meeting also includes license applications for food establishments and special events, as well as multiple board appointments.",
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   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council to discuss pending litigation regarding Lincoln Mall",
   "summary": "The Town Council will meet to discuss pending litigation involving Lincoln Mall Owner LLC and UTGR v. Keeble. The meeting includes a request for an executive session to address these legal matters.",
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   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Ordinance Committee",
   "headline": "Ordinance Committee reviews residential zoning amendment",
   "summary": "The Ordinance Committee will review a proposed amendment to Section 260-32 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding additional residential requirements and access easement deeds. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "body": "General",
   "headline": "Lincoln Building Committee reviews school project updates and landscaping changes",
   "summary": "The committee is reviewing project progress for playgrounds, basketball courts, bathrooms, and paving at various schools. The meeting includes a discussion on a proposed change order for landscaping at Lonsdale Elementary.",
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   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Technical Review Committee",
   "headline": "Review of a dimensional variance request for 15 Meader Pond Road",
   "summary": "The Technical Review Committee will consider a recommendation from the Zoning Board of Review. The application involves a front yard setback variance to construct a front porch.",
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   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Water Commission",
   "headline": "Water Commission discusses budget, water rates, and new business",
   "summary": "The Water Commission will discuss the FY 2026/2027 budget and water rates. The agenda also includes updates on Front Street and discussions regarding Walker Lofts and Conduit Street.",
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   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation",
   "headline": "Lincoln Parks & Recreation Commission reviews park updates and summer programs",
   "summary": "The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss facility updates and plan upcoming activities at its June 10, 2026 meeting. Items on the agenda include progress reports for the Splash Park and Fairlawn Pickleball Courts, as well as a review of sun exposure at Hien Field. The commission will also consider summer programming and sports camps, along with a motion to skip the July meeting. No final decisions are recorded in this notice.",
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