Will there be a service for Jim? If so when and where? On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 11:14 AM Bijoy Misra <misra.bi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Friends, > I had the pleasure of working with Jim for a few years. > A bright man with utter sincerity, Jim Cunnigham was an icon > of diligence. Brilliant, friendly and humble, Jim was noble > at heart, an angel on earth. I loved his personality and > admired his workmanship. Jim brought heaven to earth > and is back where he came from. > Peace! > Bijoy Misra > > On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 9:24 AM Elder, Peggy <eld...@lincolntown.org> > wrote: > >> *In Remembrance of Jim Cunningham* >> >> >> >> It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the recent passing of our >> colleague and friend Jim Cunningham. Born, raised and educated in Lincoln, >> Jim was a devoted community volunteer. Jim single-handedly organized, >> implemented and managed the Town’s local cable television program, helping >> to increase access to the activities of town government and other community >> events. Jim possessed a keen engineering mind and a small-town sensibility >> about managing budgets. Jim served for decades completely without >> compensation. We may not see his like again. The Select Board used the >> occasion of the March, 2022 Annual Town Meeting to honor Jim by presenting >> him with the Annual Bright Light award. The Board’s remarks follow: >> >> >> >> *”Each year we present the bright light award to a resident or town staff >> member whose contributions to our town deserve to be celebrated. Now if >> you have ever come across Comcast channel 8 or Verizon channel 33 on your >> television, you will quickly realize that Lincoln has its own vibrant cable >> tv channel. We owe this great viewing alternative to CNN, Fox News or ESPN >> to our own Jim Cunningham.* >> >> >> >> *Jim was appointed to Lincoln’s cable committee way back in 2002 and has >> served as its chair for most of this time. As chair, Jim has been our >> point person for license negotiations with our cable providers. More >> importantly, Jim has built our local cable channel from the ground up. An >> electrical engineer by education and training, Jim designed and helped >> install our cable programming infrastructure. He not only manages the >> technology and equipment, but also does most of the filming and production >> that allows the town to broadcast many key meeting (such as select board >> and school committee meetings), special events, and lectures, providing a >> truly valuable service to the town. Jim spends many hours each week >> recording and broadcasting this town content for our enjoyment. * >> >> >> >> *We on the Select Board are especially appreciative of how Jim always >> manages to film us from our good sides! Jim’s technical know-how and >> passion for what he does, which he has provided free of charge for many >> years, has saved the town thousands upon thousands of dollars, as other >> communities have needed to create full time employee positions for this >> work.* >> >> >> >> *Born, raised, and educated here, Jim is immensely proud of his Lincoln >> roots. And we could not be more proud and grateful to you, Jim, for all >> that you have contributed to Lincoln. Please join me in giving Jim >> Cunningham a round of applause as this year’s bright light award >> recipient.”* >> >> >> >> In recognition of Jim’s service, the Board has asked that the flags on >> our Town buildings be lowered next week to half-staff. >> >> >> >> On behalf of Jim’s many friends and colleagues, >> >> >> >> >> >> Tim Higgins >> >> Town Administrator >> >> >> >> ================================== >> >> >> >> *Peggy Elder* >> >> >> *Administrative Assistant to the Select Board* >> >> *And Town Administrator* >> >> *Town of Lincoln* >> >> *(* >> *Direct 781-259-2601 **** *Email **eld...@lincolntown.org* >> <eld...@lincolntown.org> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >> Browse the archives at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> >> -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > >
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