It is pointlessly inflammatory to connect global conspiracy theories with a discussion of local power outages and tree trimming.
> On Dec 20, 2023, at 9:39 AM, V Saleme <bmwkbi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Completely agree! > More power outages, (bring it) = less productivity, therefore less tax base > going to fund forever wars and conflicts around the world resulting in less > Human suffering. > > Vic > Lincoln Ma, ‘home of the potholed speed hump’ > > On Wed, Dec 20, 2023 at 9:24 AM Carol Ryan <urch...@comcast.net > <mailto:urch...@comcast.net>> wrote: >> Losing power for a few days is a minor inconvenience compared to the human >> suffering world wide which sadly is being supported by our tax dollars. >> Let’s get real ! >> Carol Ryan >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Dec 20, 2023, at 8:25 AM, Debra Daugherty <dadaughe...@gmail.com >>> <mailto:dadaughe...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>> >>> >> >>> We had no significant outage of electricity in Battle Road Farm. Of course, >>> our electric lines are underground. >>> >>> On Wed, Dec 20, 2023 at 8:07 AM V Saleme <bmwkbi...@gmail.com >>> <mailto:bmwkbi...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>> My daughter and I enjoy the three or four times a year we have to be in a >>>> hotel for multiple nights. >>>> >>>> Would be nice however to create a fund - preferably from those who wish to >>>> save the trees, to offset the nightly hotel expenses. >>>> >>>> I’m happy to set that fund in motion. Thanks in advance >>>> >>>> Vic >>>> Lincoln MA, ‘home of the potholed speed hump’ >>>> >>>> On Wed, Dec 20, 2023 at 6:57 AM Christopher Eliot <c...@chriseliot.com >>>> <mailto:c...@chriseliot.com>> wrote: >>>>> Almost all power outages are caused by falling trees. The best way to >>>>> prevent these is to cut all the trees that are near power lines. >>>>> However, people in Lincoln want to protect our trees, so it becomes a >>>>> balance between protecting trees and protecting power lines. The power >>>>> companies know how to inspect the lines and can identify nearby trees >>>>> that may cause a problem. >>>>> >>>>> Then it is basically one or the other: save the trees or save the power. >>>>> >>>>> I expect the company listens to local opinion and chooses a level of >>>>> trimming based on that. It should really be a town decision how to >>>>> balance tree trimming vs risk of power loss. If the BOS sent a letter to >>>>> Eversource asking for more or less trimming, it would probably have an >>>>> effect. >>>>> >>>>> I have a couple of small UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) units. These >>>>> are basically small battery backup units that look like a giant plug >>>>> strip. I use them on my internet service and computers to provide a half >>>>> hour of backup power. This means nothing has to be shut down or reset >>>>> during one of the common 10 second outages. A UPS can also be used to >>>>> recharge phones, but I’ve got a large battery in the garage that can be >>>>> used to recharge phones. >>>>> >>>>> Someone should create a device to convert power from lawn-mower batteries >>>>> into something useful in emergencies. I keep a couple of those around. >>>>> >>>>> > We don't know those towns have no outages. I assumed Eversource was >>>>> > reporting only on towns they served and had no information about towns >>>>> > they >>>>> > don't serve. >>>>> > Leslie Turek >>>>> -- >>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org >>>>> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >>>>> 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 >>>> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >>>> 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 >>> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >>> 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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