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Jeanne Loud Mallary, 1935–2025

Jeannie Loud Mallary

Jeannie Loud Mallary — beloved mother, wife, and friend — passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, overlooking the Connecticut River as it ran by the property of her late husband’s family farm. She was surrounded by her loving family. Even though her 89-year-old mind was still sharp as a tack and her interest in politics, art, and all manner of intellectual pursuits was as vibrant as ever, she knew her body was failing her rapidly. She courageously chose her own death with dignity, thanks to Act 39 —  a bill she and her late husband worked hard to have passed here in Vermont.

Born in 1935 and raised in Lincoln, Mass., Jeannie and her brothers grew up in the Quaker tradition, in a household full of music. Not long after graduating from Radcliffe, she fell in love with and married Jonathan N. Brownell and they moved to Maple Corner in Calais, Vermont where they raised their three children. Jeannie was an active member of each community she lived in: volunteering, hosting, and generally being involved. She was the very first librarian at the brand-new Calais Elementary School, a role that brought her passion for stories and literature to that place, and inspired many young people’s curiosity thereby.  Music filled her life, and she passed it on whenever she could. Jeannie most enjoyed directing and singing in numerous local choirs. It was the Old West Church in Calais that was closest to her musical heart. 

Another lifelong passion was her love of horses and horsemanship. In the second half of her life, Jeannie married her second great love, Richard Mallary, with whom she spent 32 wonderful years before his passing. Her professional life expanded. Among her many endeavors, Jeannie served as director of the Vermont Ethics Network, championing all manner of concerns ethical with a particular emphasis on end-of-life issues. In her final years, she lived in Hanover, N.H, first among many friends at Willow Springs Circle and then at Kendal at Hanover, where she was warmly welcomed and cared for. 

Jeannie was predeceased by her parents, her brothers (including Robert Loud of Lincoln), and her husband. She leaves behind her three loving children, eight grandchildren, two (soon four) great-grandchildren, and many, many beloved relatives and friends. We will all miss her very much. Goodbye, Mum. Goodbye, Didi. Goodbye, Jeannie. We love you!

A celebration of life was held on April 18, 2025 in the Gathering Room at Kendal at Hanover. Memorial contributions may be made to the Old West Church in Calais and the Big Life Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of Day Funeral Home in Randolph, Vt. To leave a message for the family or to send flowers or plant a tree in remembrance, click here.

Legal notice — Historic District Commission

Legal notice — Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a virtual online public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to consider the application of 59 Conant Rd., M/P 181-5-0 to determine the significance of the building. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should be present at the designated time and place. 

Note that legal notices often must be posted twice by law. For previous legal notices and details on how to submit a legal notice to the Lincoln Squirrel, click here.

Legal notice: Zoning Board of Appeals hearing

The Zoning Board of the Appeals of the Town of Lincoln will hold a virtual online public hearing on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 7:00pm to hear and to act on the following petitions under the Zoning Bylaws:

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Linda Emanuel, 18 Old Cambridge Tpke., M/P 112-5-0, for a special permit to enlarge the deck at the back of the residence.

Note that legal notices often must be posted more than once by law. For previous legal notices and details on how to submit a legal notice to the Lincoln Squirrel, click here.

Police log for April 5–15, 2025

April 5

Huckleberry Hill (11:13am) — A resident reported that their parked vehicle had been struck by a vehicle that left the scene. The incident is under investigation.

April 6

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:49am) — While on a traffic stop, a marked Lincoln police cruiser was struck by another vehicle. Damage was minimal and there were no injuries.

April 7

Care Dimensions, Winter Street (4:47pm) — An officer provided assistance to a resident of the hospice house.

Winter Street (8:03pm) — Officers checked several locations for the report of a man attempting to flag down passing vehicles. The person was not located.

Silver Hill Road (10:10pm) — A resident drove off a shared driveway and struck a tree. The operator, who was not injured, arranged for a private tow.

April 8

North Great Road (7:54am) — Police were dispatched for a minor motor vehicle crash but both vehicles were gone by the time the officers arrived.

The Commons of Lincoln (11:41pm) — An officer assisted a resident with a residential lockout.

April 9

Codman Community Farms (9:49am) — An officer responded to follow up on a report of a woman in a vehicle in distress. An outside agency made contact with her.

Offutt Road, Hanscom AFB (3:10pm) — A resident requested assistance with a delivered item that was removed from their property.

Bedford Road (4:07pm) — An officer stood by during a disagreement between a resident and contractor.

Mary’s Way (6:17pm) — A person called with a past complaint about drivers in the area. The caller was advised to call 911 if the behavior continues.

Page Farm Road (9:54pm) — An officer assisted a resident.

April 10

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (7:40am) — An officer provided a courtesy transport for a resident.

North Great Road (7:55pm) — Police and fire personnel responded to a minor two-vehicle crash with no injuries.

Wells Road (8:45am) — An officer spoke with two people regarding a dispute that occurred on Ballfield Road.

Hanscom Drive (3:23pm) — Hanscom Security Forces requested assistance with a person in their custody who had an active arrest warrant. A Lincoln officer arrived and took custody of Henilson Andrade, 24, of Taunton. He was booked and transported to the Middlesex County House of Correction.

April 11

Old County Road (8:15am) — The Cambridge Water Department reported the discovery of several items that were illegally dumped on their property.

Wells Road (3:59pm) — An attempt to serve court paperwork was unsuccessful.

Lincoln Road (5:21pm) — A caller inquired about the steps involved in a court-related procedure.

Page Farm Road (7:33pm) — An officer assisted the Fire Department with a residential lockout.

April 12

North Great Road (6:53am) — Two separate motor vehicle crashes in close proximity were reported. There were no injuries and one of the vehicles was towed from the scene.

Kelly Lane, Hanscom AFB (3:00pm) — An officer assisted Hanscom Security Forces with a mutual aid request.

South Great Road (8:53pm) — Officers investigated the report of yelling behind a residence. The sounds were coming from children playing in the area.

Old Sudbury Road (10:26pm) — A caller reported three vehicles parked on the side of the road by Ponyhenge. The vehicles were parked off the road and posed no hazard to traffic.

Old County Road (10:44pm) — A vehicle struck several sections of a guardrail. The operator was not injured and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

April 13

Nothing of note.

April 14

Nothing of note.

April 15

Indian Camp Lane (11:33am) — A delivery driver was mistaken for a disabled motor vehicle.

Old County Road (3:08pm) — Several bags of construction material were discovered.

Lincoln marks 250th anniversary of “shot heard ’round the world”

Lincoln residents were out in force as both spectators and participants during the Patriots’ Day weekend celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War. Activities in town included the alarm and muster reenactment on Sunday, April 20 and the dawn tribute and march to Concord on Monday, in addition to the reenactments and parade in Lexington and Concord on Saturday.

There were no major injuries or arrests over the weekend, though several reenactors wearing heavy wool uniforms on Saturday were treated for heat-related illnesses when temperatures reached 80 degrees, and two were taken to the hospital, Lincoln Fire Chief Brian Young reported. They subsequently received an additional eight cases of water. The only minor disturbance came when an unauthorized man from out of state dressed in redcoat garb attempted to join the reenactment and was asked to leave, Police Chief Sean Kennedy said.

Here is a selection of photos in approximate chronological order — a big thank-you to the many residents who sent them. If any of the captions are in error, please email lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com.

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Four-legged furry visitors

Lincoln yards were visited by some wildlife on April, the night there was a dusting of snow, and thanks to motion-detecting outdoor cameras, we have them on tape (or on pixels), and residents shared them on LincolnTalk. Click an image to play the video.

Mollye Lockwood’s camera caught this curious black bear, complete with sound effects.

Most likely the same bear…

 

“I caught this guy on the trail cam around 6:30 this morning. Super cute. Hide ya chickens,” John Nolan wrote. (NOTE: After you hit the Play button, move your cursor arrow out of the frame to get a clear view.)

Another glimpse of the feline from Lockwood’s camera.

…And on April 15, “our bobcat returned.” Nolan wrote. “Judging by the tail wag, she seems happy.”

Once again, we are put in mind of the humorous Onion “news” video about a similar occurrence (note: language rated R.)

First Parish members stand out for justice and peace

Dozens of First Parish in Lincoln members stood out on Good Friday afternoon to call for justice and peace. Led by ministers Nate Kluge and Sarah Klockowski, they held signs that reflect the congregation’s commitment to honor each person’s dignity and to cherish the living Earth.

My Turn: Please donate during food pantry annual appeal

By SVdP Lincoln/Weston

Yes, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Lincoln and Weston operates a food pantry, right here in our beautiful communities, that serves over 100 households facing food insecurity. And yes, we also provide emergency financial aid to those experiencing difficulties, and vocational scholarships for those seeking better job opportunities. We serve our neighbors in need who live, work, or whose children go to school in Lincoln and Weston. Just this past year, we spent:

  • $80,000 on food
  • $90,000 on assistance for rent, utilities, and other basic needs
  • $11,000 on scholarships for education and training

Weston residents Sarah Hasselbeck (left) and Christine Hayward volunteer at the food pantry behind St. Joseph Church in Lincoln.

The need among our most vulnerable neighbors continues to grow, especially during these uncertain times, your support is crucial! Your donation, regardless of the amount, can have a huge impact on someone’s life. Donate now, and the Ogden Codman Trust in Lincoln will match your contribution with a matching gift challenge.

  • Donate online: go to svdplincolnweston.org
  • Mail a check: SVdP of Lincoln and Weston, PO Box 324, Lincoln MA 01773
  • Spread the word: share our mission with friends and family.

Thank you for believing in the power of neighbors helping neighbors. We appreciate your compassion and continued support, especially now, during our annual appeal. With sincere gratitude from all of us at SVdP Lincoln/Weston.

“My Turn” is a forum for readers to offer their letters to the editor or views on any subject of interest to other Lincolnites. Submissions must be signed with the writer’s name and street address and sent via email to lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. Items will be edited for punctuation, spelling, style, etc., and will be published at the discretion of the editor. Submissions containing personal attacks, errors of fact, or other inappropriate material will not be published.

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Help clear invasives behind future community center

As part of the project to improve the space around the upcoming community center, residents are invited to help clear invasive plants behind the LEAP pod from 9:00am–noon on Saturday, April 19 and Monday, April 21, with a third session on Tuesday, April 22 if needed. Bring loppers, clippers, gloves and eye protection. Electric chain saws and clippers are also helpful. Fo more information, call Peter von Mertens at 781-259-8942.

Photo exhibition features Lincoln residents

“Morning Wetlands in Lincoln II” by Linda Hammett Ory (click to enlarge)

Lincoln resident Linda Hammett Ory is exhibiting two of her photos at Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts sixth annual juried members’ exhibition from April 17 through May 9. The exhibition of work by 36 photographers is curated by Lincoln resident Emily Belz, is a RISD-trained photographer, curator, and educator. Linda’s love of nature is her strongest photographic inspiration, and many of her images are taken while exploring the landscape of Lincoln and Concord.

Garden Club plant sale in May

The Lincoln Garden Club will host their biennial plant sale on Saturday, May 10 from 11:00am–2:00pm at Station Park (corner of Lincoln Road and Ridge Road). The plants come from our members’ gardens, the parks we maintain, and from generous donors around town. If you have plants to donate, dropoff is from 8:00–10:00am. There will also be garden paraphernalia for sale such as hand-made garden cloches and bluebird nesting boxes as well as native plugs ordered from North Creek Nurseries (blue mist, Appalachian mountain mint, and barren strawberry). Many garden club members have seen jumping worm activity on their property. If you haven’t, please don’t purchase plants from the sale to avoid spread. 

Period house restorer to speak

Massachusetts-based author and preservationist Lee McColgan, author of A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial, will speak on Thursday, May 15 from 6:30–7:30pm in the Lincoln School’s Learning Commons. Please RSVP here so organizers can plan refreshments. In his book, McColgan tells of restoring his 1704 colonial home in Pembroke using period techniques and tools after learning from plasterers, carpenters, and other tradespeople. 

Video on school project available

Lincoln School project architects SMMA/EwingCole created this eight-minute video about the school project featuring images and clips with architects and school officials talking about the building, its Modernist roots, and how its design was driven by (and has affected) how learning takes place.

Six volunteers from Lincoln recognized

As part of National Volunteer Week, Lincolnites Vicky Diadiuk, Bryn Gingrich, Deborah Grace, Judith Kittredge, and Martin Pierce have been recognized for their work with English at Large, a nonprofit organization that helps adult immigrants gain greater understanding of the English language and U.S. culture through personalized instructional programs.

 

Legal notice: Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a virtual online public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to consider the application of 59 Conant Rd., M/P 181-5-0 to determine the significance of the building. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should be present at the designated time and place. 

Note that legal notices often must be posted twice by law. For previous legal notices and details on how to submit a legal notice to the Lincoln Squirrel, click here.