The Town of Lincoln is a blend of rural area, residential developments, old mill
villages and new industrial parks. It is 18.6 miles large and is served by Route
146, which connects Worcester to Providence, and Interstate 295. Route 116, the
primary east-west corridor, has a mix of industrial and commercial properties, including
Lincoln Mall, the region's first indoor mall. North Central State Airport, which
services small planes, is located in the northwest area of town in the heart of
the industrial sector.
The former mill buildings from Lincoln's textile manufacturing past are pulsating
with new businesses that are finding the older buildings an affordable location
in which to work. The town also is home to the Community College of Rhode Island
and the state-run William M. Davies Jr. Career and Technical High School. Lincoln
Woods State Park, a large wooded park perfect for hiking, contains Olney Pond, a
popular swimming, fishing and canoeing spot. The town also owns several hundred
acres of open space, including Chase Farm in the historic district.
Lincoln operates under a home rule charter and has an elected town administrator
and an elected town council.
Lincoln Town Hall
100 Old River Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
Website:
www.lincolnri.org
Phone Numbers:
Town Hall: (401) 333-1100
Lincoln Public Library: (401) 333-2422
School Department: (401) 726-2150