2/10/2021
Officials mum on status of Fairlawn School sale
The former Fairlawn Elementary School is now home to Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy, which has expressed interest in making its home there more permanent. (Breeze photo by Nicole Dotzenrod)
LINCOLN – After meeting in executive session to discuss the potential sale of the former Fairlawn Elementary School on Tuesday, Lincoln’s Town Council members remained tight-lipped about the status of the deal.
The council voted unanimously on Tuesday to “instruct the council president to act as directed in executive session” regarding the sale of the school.
What, exactly, Council President Keith Macksoud has been asked to do, remains unclear. Pressed for more information after the meeting, Macksoud told The Breeze he could not say any more on the matter.
12/30/2020
Lincoln rallies through unprecedented year
Lincoln graduates Erin McGinness, Ashley Thibault, Abbey O’Hern, and Kayla Piggott were preparing for the Lincoln High School Graduation Car Parade that took place on June 17. Similar to most schools this year, the Class of 2020 at Lincoln High School had to alter their traditional graduation ceremony due to the pandemic. The students also had a virtual graduation. (Breeze File photo by Charles Lawrence)
LINCOLN – It can be hard to imagine now, but 2020 began as all years do, with the promise of a new beginning.
Our daily lives were collectively changed in early spring, when the arrival of COVID-19 halted most activity, wiped toilet paper off the shelves and forced families to quarantine.
12/16/2020
Town seeking tax assessor
LINCOLN – The town is preparing to start a full revaluation of all properties next year as it also seeks a new tax assessor.
Officials have posted the job and begun to accept applications for the position after longtime assessor Elaine Mondillo announced her retirement this fall.
Town Administrator Joe Almond told The Breeze that the town is heading into a full tax revaluation in 2021, with field work expected to begin next summer and wrap by the end of the year.
In a full revelation, agents make individual visits to each property in town to assess values. Almond said he’s hoping COVID-19 is better under control by the time assessments begin next summer, allowing assessors to make site visits.