[LincolnTalk] Date correction

[Barbara Low]

My bad. Children's book sale at kick-off party June 12 (not 13) on the library 
lawn from 3 to 6.

Barbara Low

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[LincolnTalk] Children's Book Sale

[Barbara Low]

Children's Book Sale
While the library's Children's Summer Kick-Off Party takes place on Wednesday, 
June 13 from 3 to 6, the Friends of the Lincoln Library will be holding a sale 
of used children's books. Prices will range from $.50 to $2.00. There is a 
large selection of books appropriate for ages 5 to 12. Come pick up some 
treasures.

Barbara Low
For FOLL
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Wow 800 Lincoln folk vote at STM

[Barbara Low]

I thought there were about 5000 residents, not voters.
 Does anyone know the actual number of voters?

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From: Lincoln  on behalf of Sara Mattes 

Sent: Monday, December 11, 2023 8:22:46 PM
To: Garrick Niemiec 
Cc: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Wow 800 Lincoln folk vote at STM

Most towns do NOT do this.
Laws which govern Open Town Meeting towns  are the determining factors.
Perhaps all who want to come up with some new concepts should get together, 
like LRHA, and research and propose to the town.
That would be really instructive and constructive.

March will have a ballot, in addition to the TM vote -to approve the $$ for the 
Community Center.
One could skip TM and simply vote at the ballot box the following Monday.

Again, I urge all who are interested in this issue to form a study group and 
see what options are available.


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On Dec 11, 2023, at 8:09 PM, Garrick Niemiec  
wrote:

I couldn't disagree more...we need to make voting accessable...time for change 
Sara.. time for change now. Let us vote electronically...all of us remotely.  
C'mon most towns do it now.

New comers including  my family all recognize this!

The system is sooo antiquated.

Join us now before the march town meeting fails us again!  Again and again and 
again!

As a good friend said at STM we are not spending our money wisely!  You know 
that...a school project for 30M turns into 100 M. Driven by current Lincoln 
politics including selects.  Yikes!

Now RLF is bankrupt? What's going on here.  We're in a tailspin.  Any ideas?

On Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 6:53 PM Sara Mattes 
mailto:samat...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Garrick,
Town Meeting is open to all who care enough to attend.
It not a drive-by!
When people make noise about wanting a secret ballot at a ballot box, there is 
no evidence that indicates a huge leap in participation!
I don’t like the way thing unfolded or the (predictable) outcome, but it was 
not because voting was not available tall.


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On Dec 11, 2023, at 5:53 PM, Garrick Niemiec 
mailto:garrickniemiec...@gmail.com>> wrote:

5000 are registered voters...this is NOT the Lincoln way!!!
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[LincolnTalk] Community Center

[Barbara Low]

I wrote a comment saying Thank You to a post saying the Community Center 
belongs on the school campus. By the time the moderators approved my Thank You, 
it appears that I support a community Center at the mall. I DO NOT!

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Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

[Barbara Low]

Thank you.



From: Lincoln  on behalf of John Mendelson 

Sent: Friday, December 1, 2023 11:17 AM
To: Robert Hicks 
Cc: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

The myriad reasons why the Community Center (remember it is planned to 
accommodate the COA, LEAP, and Parks & Rec) should NOT be located at the mall 
have been well documented by the folks who've worked on the community center 
plans for almost a decade.  The location at the Hartwells ie right in the 
middle of our "institutional core" and easily accessible by walking, biking, or 
driving.

On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 10:20 AM Robert Hicks 
mailto:rchi...@gmail.com>> wrote:
point well made

On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 10:03 AM Robert Ahlert 
mailto:robahl...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Agreed, great idea!

Only option E would allow community center at the Mall

Else, RLF will sell to the highest bidder under HCA zoning for housing.

Rob

On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 9:57 AM Robert Hicks 
mailto:rchi...@gmail.com>> wrote:
I too support Ken Hurd's recommendation that the Community Center be included 
as part of the redevelopment of the Lincoln Station area.

Please write in - "None of the Above" on the article at the Special Town 
meeting.

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Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA & Codman Road

[Barbara Low]

One question is for what funds would we become ineligible if we do not comply. 
The initial funds were monies we never got anyway. Then Andrea Campbell listed 
several other state funding sources that would be unavailable to communities 
that do not comply. Is that true? Is that legal? And what is happening to the 
law suit filed by the other town? This is information we need to make an 
informed choice.

From: Lincoln  on behalf of maureen 

Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 2:14 PM
To: Robert Ahlert ; Carl Angiolillo 
; Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA & Codman Road

I agree with including "Not Comply" as an option to vote on.  What do we gain 
by rushing to comply with the state's guidelines?  Has anyone done a real 
cost-benefit analysis for Lincoln residents if we increase census to these 
numbers--including increased costs for services such as fire,  police, 
ambulance, and roads?  What do we lose from the state regarding funding if we 
do not comply or delay compliance at this time?
What will be the costs of increased taxes to an already burdened town?  What do 
we lose in property values if we destroy what makes Lincoln special--the 
conservation land, hiking trails, wildlife, farmlands, less traffic, and lower 
housing density?  We still will not gain from affordable housing.

My husband and I would vote "No Comply"!!

Maureen Malin and Chuck Kaman
On 10/25/2023 9:08 AM EDT Robert Ahlert  wrote:


Thanks Carl, as always your intentions are noble.

And I think this is fundamentally what people need to decide for themselves and 
not have the HCAWG making decisions for the people.  I have been and am still 
advocating for 5-7 options at the Dec 'Sense of the Town'.

Here is how I personally would lay out the options (feel free to disagree, 
anyone, please) ...

1. Full S. Lincoln - current Option C
2. 80/20 S. Lincoln + other current Multi-family area
3. 50/50 S. Lincoln + other current Multi-family area
4. 20/80 S. Lincoln + other current Multi-family areas (what i have been 
proposing, not yet included in any Options by HCAWG including the "Ds")
5. Full other current Multi-family areas
6. No Comply

I ask everyone to write to the Selects and discuss with their neighbors and 
friends to open this process back up and to let some other voices into the 
HCAWG!

Also please start paying attention to the Max Units calculations as show in our 
town's submission to the State using Option C.  Once developer's get control 
'by right', I'm not sure own town is prepared to defend itself.  More to come 
...

Rob

On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 8:33 AM Carl Angiolillo 
mailto:carlangioli...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Rob, I'm glad we're in alignment about focusing on areas of existing density 
and infrastructure. Several of the options you and the group proposed seem 
promising. One remaining point of disagreement is how much to value walkability 
and proximity to transit when comparing options. I don't think we need to 
become Switzerland or turn back the clock 100 years or for anyone to live an 
environmentally-friendly car-free life for that to be worth prioritizing.

> the Route 2 corridor by far makes the most sense

Route 2 can certainly support much higher volumes of car traffic than Lincoln 
road but it's not an infinite traffic sink. Regional traffic including on Route 
2 is increasing and Boston apparently now number four in the world for 
congestion ref https://inrix.com/scorecard/. Especially if neighboring towns 
similarly zone for car-dependent developments then driving commutes will 
continue to get worse -- not just on Lincoln Road but on Route 2 and elsewhere. 
I'm definitely not opposed to analyzing the impact on specific hotspots like 
five corners, just pointing out that if your goal is to minimize the inevitable 
increase in rush-hour car traffic that accompanies new housing then it seems 
paradoxical to support housing where people have no choice but to drive for 
every trip.

In the short term, putting housing units in places that allow residents to walk 
to stores and take a bus or train to work reduces traffic even if it only 
starts off displacing 10% of car trips compared to a similar quantity of 
housing along Route 2. And in the longer term, even if you believe that the 
displacement will be negligible today, this provides a safety release valve 
that allows additional trips to shift to alternate modes as regional traffic 
gets worse (likely) or walkability/transit gets better (maybe).

That's why resigning ourselves to car-dependent development in an attempt to 
minimize traffic in a specific neighborhood or intersection seems penny wise 
and pound foolish to me. Even if it makes the local impact less acute it makes 
the broader problem more entrenched and when we repeatedly apply this logic 
across towns and generations we end up in a tragedy of the commons with traffic 
backing up at five corners anyway. Avoiding that fate requires a coordinated 

Re: [LincolnTalk] INF: funeral home recommendations

[Barbara Low]

We used Faggas when my father-in-law died in 2004. They disinterred my 
mother-in-law and moved them both to the family plot in Queens, NY. They were 
great to deal with!

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Sara Mattes 

Sent: Sunday, October 8, 2023 11:19 AM
To: K Mierz 
Cc: lincoln@lincolntalk.org 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] INF: funeral home recommendations

Did any offers” green” burials or cremation?
And can we did tree pod burials in MA…or just be put in the ground, as is?
Serious questions, looking for serious answers….

Sent from my iPad

On Oct 8, 2023, at 10:45 AM, K Mierz via Lincoln  
wrote:


thanks to the people who responded to my question.
11 people submitted recommendations.

out of those,
6 recommended dee funeral home in concord.
john there told me that the average cost for a funeral these days is around 
$10,000.  the cost for basic cremation transportation from the place of death 
to their funeral home and then to a crematory (with no visitation or service at 
the funeral home) is $5425.

one person liked brown + hickey funeral home in belmont,
their price for the same service is $3560

one person recommended casper's in south boston -
they proudly advertise their $1395 price for the inclusive cremation service 
and they do a high-volume business;
they even have their own casper cremation app!
i read lots of 5-star reviews of their services, but also saw a 2017 WCVB and 
State investigation into them using a non-licensed garage for holding bodies... 
(they were fined and don't do that any more. still)

1 person suggested tunnecliffe funeral home in concord/now called concord 
funeral home. i called a couple of times but couldn't get a call back from the 
director and gave up.

two people recommended faggas funeral home in watertown,
their complete cremation package is $2305.

i got my answer and now know how to pre-plan.
thanks!

katherine mierzwa
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Re: [LincolnTalk] CCBC FAQ's - with additional links

[Barbara Low]

One of the comments made at the zoning session I attended was that although the 
zoning changes could/would be made, it could take decades for the dense housing 
to be built. I would not start counting new residents yet.

Barbara Low

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Michael Dembowski 

Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 12:19 PM
To: Karla Gravis 
Cc: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] CCBC FAQ's - with additional links

Karla, Andy and those so inclined - and still interested -
Has anyone made an attempt to look at increased capacity/demand of COA, LEAP 
and Parks and Rec due to the proposed Town Rezoning?
The Rezoning Deck posted earlier this AM includes a chart on LPS School 
Enrollment - demonstrating what could be absorbed within current # of class 
sections and within the space limitation of (1) additional section per grade. A 
majority of the allowable increase can be absorbed within the current number of 
class sections - 187 of a 267 total.
Beyond debate and disagreement about numbers, perhaps a larger lesson to be 
gleaned is that the school project smartly has been right-sized for additional 
future capacity. Given the proposed zoning changes - that additional demand 
should be at least a point of discussion if not be outright factored into the 
Community Center programming.
Michael Dembowski
Conant Road

On Mon, Oct 2, 2023 at 11:13 AM Karla Gravis 
mailto:karlagra...@gmail.com>> wrote:

While I understand that Hanscom could bring a level of complexity, that 
distinction is not relevant in this particular discussion because the CCBC is 
not calculating the non-Hanscom population. The benchmarking used the TOTAL 
Lincoln population.


The issue at hand is that the town census shows 600 (~40%) more seniors than 
the US census for all of Lincoln. Hanscom does not affect that.


More importantly, the Hanscom discussion does not change the fact that the CCBC 
is not being forthcoming about sources. The CCBC said, in writing, and I quote: 
“The CCBC has used the Town Census numbers for every town, to ensure full 
comparability”. That is simply not true. Regardless of Hanscom or not, the CCBC 
benchmarking is using different sources for other towns and not for Lincoln. 
They used the *lower* numbers for other towns from one source and the *higher* 
numbers for Lincoln from a different source. At the very least, there should 
have been a caveat explaining this.


I would also note that, given the upward bias of a town census, due to the 
methodological issues I describe in my previous post, there is little reason to 
believe the ACS is a less accurate population measure.


By using the higher numbers for Lincoln but lower numbers for other towns, it 
seems like we’re trying to justify a center bigger than our needs. If we add 
this to the fact that the COA refuses to provide attendance data, we 
dramatically increase the probability that the town will be building another 
building that is way too big for our real needs.


Karla Gravis

Weston Road


On Mon, Oct 2, 2023 at 9:05 AM Andrew Payne 
mailto:a...@payne.org>> wrote:

Karla G. wrote:


Below are two examples for Concord and Harvard, as proof that the CCBC used the 
ACS numbers and not the town census numbers in their benchmarking.

The issue that is very unique to Lincoln when trying to use that US Census ACS 
data:  figuring out the non-Hanscom population.

Anyone making cross-town comparisons should keep that in mind.

One 
let's-complicate-things-by-putting-Hanscom-AFB-base-housing-within-our-small-town's-town-limits
 resident's view,

-andy
https://payne.org/lt-disclaimer/
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Operations during proposed construction

[Barbara Low]

If LEAP were to move into the school building during a construction project, 
why not a permanent move to a school that is certainly large enough to 
accommodate this program?

Barbara Low

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Carol Ryan 

Sent: Friday, September 29, 2023 12:27 PM
To: kathryn hawkins 
Cc: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Operations during proposed construction

Most likely Leap will move into the school building.

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 29, 2023, at 12:22 PM, kathryn hawkins  wrote:


Hi Carol-

I suppose we will get to that once things are decided on.  It is a very good 
question:)

Sent from Gmail Mobile


On Fri, Sep 29, 2023 at 12:06 PM Carol Ryan 
mailto:urch...@comcast.net>> wrote:
Would Ms. Hawkins please explain what the plan would be for Leap during 
construction.
 Thank you, Carol Ryan

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 29, 2023, at 12:02 PM, Carol Ryan 
> mailto:urch...@comcast.net>> wrote:
>
> 
>
> Sent from my iPhone

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Re: [LincolnTalk] Lunch & Learn

[Barbara Low]

Please note: This event is not sponsored by the Lincoln Council on Aging and 
Human Services. Although that does not mean this is not a useful event, it has 
not been vetted by the Lincoln Council on Aging and Human Services and is not 
sponsored by them.

The sponsoring organization is based in Arlington. although when I did a google 
search, it showed the organization as permanently closed. Not sure what's what.

Barbara Low





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Subject: [LincolnTalk] Lunch & Learn


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Re: [LincolnTalk] Last Night's Community Center Forum

[Barbara Low]

Agreed.


Barbara Low

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From: Lincoln  on behalf of Ruth Ann 
Hendrickson 
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8:57:30 PM
To: Listserv, Listserv 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Last Night's Community Center Forum


I urge people not to put this project off. The escalation in building costs in 
the last few years has been breathtaking.  If we put it off, we won't be able 
to afford it at all. The plan is not yet final. The Committee will hear and act 
on your ideas. Give them a chance.

I am strongly in favor of separating out the costs for upgrading the Leap 
building. The charge to the Community Center Committee did not include the 
$3,000,000 needed to do this work. Reducing the size of the Community Center 
because we have to include this unforeseen project is not fair. I can see that 
doing the work on the Leap building at the same time as the Community Center 
will save the town a lot of cost, but I think that the Leap Project should be 
presented separately by the School Committee and voted separately.

Ruth Ann Hendrickson
(She, her)

On 9/13/2023 7:39 AM, Lynn DeLisi, M.D. via Lincoln wrote:

Wednesday September 13, 2023

Dear LT,

I am posting my personal views, not as a member of the Town Planning Board, but 
as one resident of this unique town. I want to thank the Community Center 
Building Committee and the Architects for their hard work for our Town over the 
last several months. However, after listening to the Community Center Building 
Committee’s Forum last evening, it has become very clear to me that the Town’s 
vision to improve facilities for the COA cannot be accomplished on the school 
site as “selected” by residents of the Town a few years ago. We hired excellent 
architects who have listened to the committee and the public now for several 
months and have come up with 3+ major plans, recommending the middle priced one 
that is at 75% the original very expensive estimate given to us last year. The 
lowest price option was shown to be inadequate for COA activities and would be 
only as one person said “moving the COA from one deficient site to another”.

It was also clear that remaining on the school site means we “must”, according 
to the committee leadership, include in our community center renovating or 
rebuilding space for the after school program called “LEAP”, despite many 
residents giving input that this program is the school’s responsibility and not 
that of a Community Center. In addition there are safety issues related to 
traffic patterns, increased cars and children walking or on bikes to get to and 
from school and activities.

Furthermore, it was clear from the lack of discussion on the topic last night, 
that there was no SERIOUS consideration by the committee of other sites 
throughout Town that could be appropriate for a community center, particularly 
COA functions. While Bemis Hall and the Pierce House have been visited, no 
details about what it would take to renovate them have been presented, nor has 
anyone taken the time to investigate whether the Town could use other buildings 
or space, historic or otherwise, along Lincoln Rd or nearby and renovate any of 
them for a community center that at least houses the COA. Mainly, the committee 
remains on the school campus because it is the best place for Parks and Rec to 
be and many people want to mix generations in a “Community Center for All”.

I would like to propose that a new Town Committee be formed of concerned 
residents, who would still like to see the Town have a safe and up-to-date 
improved space for a COA, to conduct activities, but do not want taxes raised 
any further, and be a committee that SERIOUSLY examines existing sites that 
could be renovated, even if it means the cost of purchasing them for the Town. 
I would be happy to serve on such a committee. In the mean time until this 
committee does its work, we should put the Building Committee and architects on 
hold and not have a special Town Meeting to vote on the School site options in 
December. When Town’s residents selected the school site as the “best” for a 
community center, they did not know what we know now.

Lynn DeLisi

125 South Great Rd



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Re: [LincolnTalk] Temporary rental housing available

[Barbara Low]

Square footage is grossly understated. About 1800 square feet per floor.

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Bob Antia 

Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2023 10:18 AM
To: Sara Mattes 
Cc: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Temporary rental housing available

6 Smith Hill Road at $7k/mo

https://www.redfin.com/MA/Lincoln/6-Smith-Hill-Rd-01773/home/8550237


Thank you,

-Bob Antia


On Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 1:39 AM Sara Mattes 
mailto:samat...@gmail.com>> wrote:
I have no idea.
Kia posted.

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On Aug 30, 2023, at 11:05 PM, Jack Fultz 
mailto:jfu...@comcast.net>> wrote:

And location?

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On Aug 30, 2023, at 8:20 PM, Sara Mattes 
mailto:samat...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Price?
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

[Barbara Low]

I don't know if I would go every week, but I might try again. Several years so 
I'm not sure what I remember.

Barbara

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Laura Crosby 

Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 2:25 PM
To: DJCP 
Cc: Listserv Listserv 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

I would be interested as a real beginner.

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 19, 2023, at 2:17 PM, DJCP  wrote:


I signed up with a few other ppl for the adult Ed class at LSRHS. The class was 
canceled due to an instructor issue but I believe they are going to try and 
hold it again. In the meantime, I would be interested if something else pops up!
Diana
Giles Rd

On Wed, Jul 19, 2023, 1:05 PM Ellen Waldron 
mailto:ellens.wald...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Hi Sandy,
I learned MahJong at the COA just before the pandemic and have been hoping they 
would start a group again. I think I let the COA know my interest but if need 
be I can always confirm it.


ellen
617 281.2090

Sent from my iPhone


> On Jul 19, 2023, at 12:31 PM, Sandra Bradlee 
> mailto:sandrabrad...@comcast.net>> wrote:
>
> I’m interested in learning Mahjong in Lincoln area.   Does anyone have any 
> information?  The COA is keeping a list of interested people, but won’t give 
> a class unless there is enough interest to hire an instructor.
> Sandy
> 617-840-2321
>
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Re: [LincolnTalk] In support of the Lincoln Community Center

[Barbara Low]

Very well said, Sally. Thank you.

Barbara Low

From: Lincoln  on behalf of sally kindleberger 

Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 1:41 PM
To: Alice Waugh ; Lincoln Talk 

Subject: [LincolnTalk] In support of the Lincoln Community Center


In Support of a Community Center

Recently I attended the CCBC meeting in an effort to learn more about the 
process and the objections to a new building.


I believe that we need to work together in a cooperative way.  When the schools 
were rebuilt it was a huge cost to taxpayers.  My taxes went up significantly, 
but I was willing to pay them because I believed that it is important to pay it 
forward to support the generation that is coming behind us.  I have no kids, 
but I know education is one of the most important things we can do for our 
children, our future, and our country.


During the time that the schools were being built, folks that use the Rec. 
Department and the Council on Aging And Human Services were told to be patient. 
 Once the schools are built, a Community Center will follow.  But low and 
behold there has been a huge pushback.  There are a number of people who want 
to reduce the building size significantly!  This will make it difficult for the 
current programming to happen. We have been told that activities could be 
housed elsewhere. (That would put huge stress on the employees of all three 
departments, who would have to drive all over.)   We were told that people are 
being forced out of town because they can’t afford the taxes. I have talked to 
others who dispute this assertion. There are those who are demanding the Parks 
and Rec Department and the COA take data proving the value of the project.  
This put tremendous strain on the FOUR full-time employees at the COA.  How can 
they do their real jobs if there is continuous demand that they prove their 
value? Perhaps those asking for and needing additional data could come and 
gather it themselves.


I attend many events at the COA and before the Pandemic I was at the Rec 
Department taking classes twice every week.


I think it would really help those who question the value of this new build is 
to take the time to attend classes and activities at both the COA and the REC 
Department.  By attending programs/activities over time and talking to 
participants you will see the real value of what is provided as well as some of 
the concerns about the current spaces.  This can’t be done on a drop-in basis.  
One needs to spend time in order to fully experience the programs that are 
provided. And there is so much more programing that could be provided.  Off the 
top of my head I can think of 5 or 6 new classes that would be great - Story 
telling, Improvisation, sign language, Granny and Grandpa reading programs with 
little kids, support groups for struggling kids, text support provide by the 
middle schoolers, self-defense and much more.  But we need a building with 
enough space to accommodate programming and to meet the needs of the hoards of 
baby boomers who are knocking at the door.


I do understand the concerns of people about costs, but if a build continues to 
be put on hold, or a new building can’t meet programming needs what is the 
point?  Costs will only go up and up.  I don’t see them ever going down.  Now 
is the time to seize the day and build something that everyone can be truly 
proud of.  Lincoln is a town filled with creative and thoughtful minds.  We 
need to work closely and collaboratively together to find a good solution to 
meet the needs of all!


Thanks, Sally




























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[LincolnTalk] It Ain't Over

[Barbara Low]

Just went to the Dedham Community Theater to see It Ain't Over, a documentary 
about Yogi Berra. This was a fabulous movie for any baseball fans or fans of 
Yogi's profound statements such as "When you see a fork in the road, take it." 
or "It's deja vue all over again." The movie is running until June 22.

The theater is nice (not a multi-plex) and there is parking around the corner 
in a free lot. Checking IMDB, viewers gave it an 8.1 of 10 and the critics gave 
it a 78 out of 100.

This film was funny and touching and historic.

Barbara
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Recounting a Fenway Honor – Or, How I Avoided Embarrassing Bedford

[Barbara Low]

A man of many talents, Mike also tutored at least our oldest daughter to 
prepare for her bas mitzvah (30 years ago).

Barbara Low

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Faye Speert 

Sent: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 7:34 AM
To: Sara Mattes 
Cc: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Recounting a Fenway Honor – Or, How I Avoided 
Embarrassing Bedford

Thanks for sharing this link!

Sent from my iPad

On Jun 6, 2023, at 11:28 PM, Sara Mattes  wrote:


Many of you might remember Mike as A Bedford Select during early efforts to 
control growth at the airport while also working on the “build the Base” 
campaign to secure HAFB as a valued neighbor.
Mike was also Chair of HATS.
Now, Mike is a fantastic reporter  with the Bedford Citizen, keeping us up to 
date on developments at the airport.
His past experience in public office gives him a special understanding of 
Massport and the workings at Hanscom.

And, a little know fact, in his early life, he was  Editor in Chief of the 
Lincoln Fence Viewer, and his first hire was Susan Fargo!

Sara



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Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction?

[Barbara Low]

With regard to the COA using various locations for their programming, the 
staff of the COA cannot easily run programming in multiple locations and 
still do the other work they need to do. Programming is a large part of what 
the COA does but there is also the social work/counseling/problem solving 
aspects of their jobs. Their jobs cannot be well done if they are running from 
site to site to manage programming. And Bemis is inadequate for the needs of 
the senior citizens -- access to the building, bathroom facilities (the 
handicapped bathrooms are in the basement and the large group programming is on 
the second floor), and private office space is lacking to have the necessary 
confidential meetings.

I think many of the people complaining about the community center are not folks 
who are currently using the COA services. Your day will come.

Barbara

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Seth Rosen 

Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 4:54 PM
To: Ruth Ann Hendrickson 
Cc: Lincoln@lincolntalk.org 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and 
observations. Is it time for a course correction?


Ruth Ann - I can’t speak for others, but I am not disagreeing with the location 
of the proposed community center.  I agree if one was to be built, the Hartwell 
location is the optimal one.

I am disagreeing that we need a community center at all.  I don’t think we 
should build one.  Instead I think we should replace the current “pods” with 
new ones to accommodate LEAP and PRD. Keep the existing locations and modestly 
expand the footprints. Upgrade the other existing facilities to the extent 
needed to accommodate our current programming.

That solution is perhaps $5-8m and accomplished all of the mission critical 
objectives.

Candidly, looking at the actual list of programs there are only nine (9) things 
on there that can’t continue to stay where they are.  And those nine things 
don’t even close to justify the construction of a new building, in my opinion. 
I’d encourage other taxpayers to look at the list and see if they think it 
justifies a solution of the scope and scale proposed.

I think the reality is, because of our small size, our town requires the 
“decentralized” approach we’ve used to date.

Seth

On May 10, 2023, at 4:09 PM, Ruth Ann Hendrickson  
wrote:



Five years or so ago, the assigned committees did an EXHAUSTIVE search for 
potential sites for a new Community Center including multiple open charettes to 
discuss locations. The overwhelming choice of the large group of participants 
was to have the Center at Hartwell. The motion at town meeting was worded to 
develop options for a Center near Hartwell. That is the CCBC's charge. They are 
not charged with considering new locations.

If a large group of people want to propose a different location, please form 
yourselves into an ad hoc committee and do the work to flesh out your ideas. 
You can get a head start by looking at the previous studies that considered 
other locations. Then ask the Selects if you can present your findings at the 
fall State of the Town Meeting. It is easy to say there are spaces at the Mall. 
It is much harder to be specific  - which spaces and what needs could be 
accommodated there.

I look forward the hearing  your proposals. New ideas are always worth 
consideration.

Ruth Ann Hendrickson
(She, her)

On 5/10/2023 3:43 PM, Peter Buchthal wrote:

We have started a robust discussion on LincolnTalk about the new community 
center.  It appears that after spending a short amount of time looking at the 
other available properties in the town, the committee has decided to only focus 
resources going forward on building a new facility on the Hartwell campus.



Underused town resources require maintenance

We are a small town with many underused town resources.  Some of our town 
buildings are in need of overdue maintenance.  Shouldn’t all town buildings be 
ADA and handicap accessible?

Bemis needs a refresh and it will require ongoing maintenance even if we build 
a community center.  Shouldn’t we figure out how much this future underused 
building will cost the town to keep it in good shape?  Or are people suggesting 
the plan is to take it down at some point?

The Pierce House has so much deferred maintenance that it may become unsafe in 
the near future.  The interior  reminds me of Miss Havisham’s home from Great 
Expectations.  Without a Pip or Estella to maintain it, we have allowed this 
generous gift from the Pierce family to fall into major disrepair.   As a key 
town property, we need to properly maintain the Pierce House and the grounds.   
Why not create a better use of the building than a Wedding Factory?

The world also appears to be going more and more digital.  Could some of the 
space of the town library be re-purposed for other town needs?

At a minimum, the town needs to properly plan for Bemis and Pierce House 
maintenance (ADA compliance).  As a 

Re: [LincolnTalk] INF: CCBC Forum Opinion

[Barbara Low]

Parking at Bemis Hall is an issue. To park in front of Bemis (in the few spaces 
that are there), means backing out onto Bedford Road which is scary and 
sometimes dangerous. If there is no activity at the church, that parking is 
available for Bemis events, but again, one has to cross Bedford Road which is 
often busy and walk a fair distance if one is elderly and/or infirm.

From: Lincoln  on behalf of June L Matthews 

Sent: Monday, May 8, 2023 11:24 AM
To: Lynne Smith ; Lincoln 
Cc: Connie Ohlsten 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] INF: CCBC Forum Opinion


Hello, Lynne.  I agree wholeheartedly, that the CCBC and ICON are “aiming high” 
and monolithically.  Given the number of vacant and under-utilized spaces in 
town, I cannot endorse the construction of an expensive large new building.  
The very people that it is aiming to serve may not be able to afford the 
increase in their taxes.



Various people have asked, if such a building is constructed, what will happen 
to Bemis Hall, one of our town’s fine old buildings?



I agree that Bemis needs refurbishment and upgrades to serve the COA 
programs, going forward.  What would be the cost of the necessary 
refurbishments?



Pierce House has been mentioned as being suitable for some COA activities.  
Is anyone pursuing this option?  Again, upgrades (e.g. accessible bathrooms, an 
elevator) might be needed and their cost should be investigated.



There is vacant space in the Mall area, and other space that might be 
re-purposed.



Lastly, I would like to learn more about Wayland’s plans for a community center 
– much smaller for a significantly larger town, and much less costly.  Someone 
on the CCBC should look into this.



Several good points were made in the posting entitled “Why the Community Center 
must be at Harwell,”  but I strongly objected to the use of the word “must.”  
That set the tone that the decision had already been made, and that further 
community input (as to alternatives to Hartwell) was not being welcomed.



Let’s indeed be creative and further explore the options that have been put out 
there.



June Matthews

Greenridge Lane





From: Lincoln  On Behalf Of Lynne Smith
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2023 9:19 AM
To: Lincoln 
Subject: [LincolnTalk] INF: CCBC Forum Opinion





Below is the article I wrote for the Lincoln Squirrel on the April 25 Forum.

[https://lincolnsquirrel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/myturn-sm-feb2021.jpg]

The Community Center Building Committee (CCBC), with the help of ICON 
Architecture, is hitting its stride. At the April 25th Forum, I was glad to see 
a draft of space needs for a new building but disappointed by the size and 
number of rooms being considered.

ICON project manager Mark McKivitz emphasized that the draft was preliminary 
and will be fleshed out in the next two weeks, but the 18,000 square feet for 
the Parks & Recreation Department and the Council on Aging & Human Services 
plus 5,000 square feet for the LEAP after-school program is a huge starting 
point — 23,000 square feet of new space! The architects said they think a 
two-story building will be required and much site development will be needed.

The volunteers and the architects are working hard and I appreciate this 
effort. However, they all seem convinced that a totally new building is the way 
to go. I am still not convinced. Given today’s high interest rates, 
inflation-affected construction costs, and the resulting impact on taxes, I 
still hope for a more creative solution involving renovation of current spaces 
and the use of the many acceptable spaces in town. At minimum, we must see a 
50% option for a new building, not just a 75% option.

CCBC is truly committed to getting the community involved and has scheduled 
public forums on May 23 and June 13. Their communications have ramped up on 
LincolnTalk and those who are on the CCBC mailing list are receiving updates 
regularly.

The town must do something about the need for improved space for PRD and for 
COA, and the CCBC wants the community to participate now rather than wait 
until the vote at the Special Town Meeting in November. I urge everyone in town 
to sign up on the CCBC mailing list and attend the upcoming forums [editor’s 
note: the next one is on Tuesday, May 23]. Information is on the CCBC website 
at LincolnCommunityCenter.com.

Lynne Smith

ly...@smith.net

5 Tabor Hill Road


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Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School attrition data going back to 2016

[Barbara Low]

I do think it is important to understand if students are leaving because of 
dissatisfaction. It is difficult to improve if a system does not know where the 
dissatisfaction comes from and whether it is something that can be addressed 
and improved. Maybe some things cannot be fixed. If someone is looking for more 
athletics, that may be hard to fix with a small school. If someone leaves 
because they are not being challenged sufficiently, that is something that can 
be examined.



From: Sara Mattes 
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 1:29 PM
To: Barbara Low 
Cc: Peter Speert ; Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School attrition data going back to 2016

 Simply  documenting where they went would be a good and non-intrusive start.
 Maybe that is already done.

Some might be reluctant to answer a survey, or participate in an interview, but 
simply documenting where the child went would give some clues.



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On Mar 22, 2023, at 1:25 PM, Barbara Low  wrote:

I found hope that the new super and principal would take action to do exit 
interviews or a survey or somehow gather information that will hopefully be 
useful going forward.

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From: Peter Speert 
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 1:04:21 PM
To: Barbara Low 
Cc: Bob Kupperstein ; Karla Gravis ; 
Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School attrition data going back to 2016

Excellent point, Barb. Would it be feasible to send questionnaires to families 
that have recently left the school system to ask what motivated them?

Peter Speert

Sent from my iPad

On Mar 22, 2023, at 10:28 AM, Barbara Low  wrote:


Without exit interviews, we don't know why that is taking place. And if a child 
is removed from the Lincoln School for whatever reason, it is very easy for the 
rest of the children in the family to follow even if they lack the 
precipitating issue. Different vacation schedules can be a very strong reason 
for the family's convenience. How do we not lose the first child? No one should 
object to gathering more information so school actions are not taken or avoided 
due to ignorance.

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Bob Kupperstein 

Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 10:23 AM
To: Karla Gravis 
Cc: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School attrition data going back to 2016

I've been in Lincoln for over 30 years now and parents have been moving kids 
out of Lincoln schools ever since I can remember.   They do it for a variety of 
reasons and academic excellence is often not the main reason.At different 
times I remember parents being concerned about discipline in the schools, lack 
of structure, lack of desired extracurricular activities, etc.   Very often, 
many parents want their kids to go to schools similar to the ones they went to, 
whether that means private schools, parochial schools, more structured, ..., 
whatever.

I'd caution against taking this data as a sign that Lincoln schools aren't 
performing well enough.

-Bob

On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 9:13 AM Karla Gravis 
mailto:karlagra...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Hello,

Since the topic of trends has come up, I pulled together attrition data for 
previous years, straight from the DOE website:

School  2016-2017   2017-2018   2018-2019   2019-2020   
2020-2021   2021-2022   2022-2023
Lincoln 6.2 6.8 7.1 6.8 7.8 5.0 8.5
Carlisle2.7 3.7 4.0 2.9 4.3 2.3 3.5
Dover/Sherborn  2.7 3.0 3.1 3.1 4.8 4.1 3.0
Lexington   3.7 3.0 4.0 2.5 6.2 5.9 4.2

Going back as far as 2016, Lincoln School consistently has the highest 
attrition in this group (with only one single exception in 2021 where Lexington 
was higher, but we were still higher than Carlisle and Dover/Sherborn). Getting 
this data is a very manual process, which is why I focused on our similar 
districts plus Lexington that was used as a comparison, but I am happy to add 
other towns if people are interested.

It's not a difference of 1 - 2 students. Carlisle has a similar size to ours 
(383 in grades 2-7 versus our 356). If we had had their attrition coming into 
2022-2023, we would have lost 18 fewer children. I am not making an assumption 
as to why our attrition is higher, but I do think it is worth investigating.
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School attrition data going back to 2016

[Barbara Low]

I found hope that the new super and principal would take action to do exit 
interviews or a survey or somehow gather information that will hopefully be 
useful going forward.

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From: Peter Speert 
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 1:04:21 PM
To: Barbara Low 
Cc: Bob Kupperstein ; Karla Gravis ; 
Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School attrition data going back to 2016

Excellent point, Barb. Would it be feasible to send questionnaires to families 
that have recently left the school system to ask what motivated them?

Peter Speert

Sent from my iPad

On Mar 22, 2023, at 10:28 AM, Barbara Low  wrote:


Without exit interviews, we don't know why that is taking place. And if a child 
is removed from the Lincoln School for whatever reason, it is very easy for the 
rest of the children in the family to follow even if they lack the 
precipitating issue. Different vacation schedules can be a very strong reason 
for the family's convenience. How do we not lose the first child? No one should 
object to gathering more information so school actions are not taken or avoided 
due to ignorance.

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Bob Kupperstein 

Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 10:23 AM
To: Karla Gravis 
Cc: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School attrition data going back to 2016

I've been in Lincoln for over 30 years now and parents have been moving kids 
out of Lincoln schools ever since I can remember.   They do it for a variety of 
reasons and academic excellence is often not the main reason.At different 
times I remember parents being concerned about discipline in the schools, lack 
of structure, lack of desired extracurricular activities, etc.   Very often, 
many parents want their kids to go to schools similar to the ones they went to, 
whether that means private schools, parochial schools, more structured, ..., 
whatever.

I'd caution against taking this data as a sign that Lincoln schools aren't 
performing well enough.

-Bob

On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 9:13 AM Karla Gravis 
mailto:karlagra...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Hello,

Since the topic of trends has come up, I pulled together attrition data for 
previous years, straight from the DOE website:

School  2016-2017   2017-2018   2018-2019   2019-2020   
2020-2021   2021-2022   2022-2023
Lincoln 6.2 6.8 7.1 6.8 7.8 5.0 8.5
Carlisle2.7 3.7 4.0 2.9 4.3 2.3 3.5
Dover/Sherborn  2.7 3.0 3.1 3.1 4.8 4.1 3.0
Lexington   3.7 3.0 4.0 2.5 6.2 5.9 4.2

Going back as far as 2016, Lincoln School consistently has the highest 
attrition in this group (with only one single exception in 2021 where Lexington 
was higher, but we were still higher than Carlisle and Dover/Sherborn). Getting 
this data is a very manual process, which is why I focused on our similar 
districts plus Lexington that was used as a comparison, but I am happy to add 
other towns if people are interested.

It's not a difference of 1 - 2 students. Carlisle has a similar size to ours 
(383 in grades 2-7 versus our 356). If we had had their attrition coming into 
2022-2023, we would have lost 18 fewer children. I am not making an assumption 
as to why our attrition is higher, but I do think it is worth investigating.
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School attrition data going back to 2016

[Barbara Low]

Without exit interviews, we don't know why that is taking place. And if a child 
is removed from the Lincoln School for whatever reason, it is very easy for the 
rest of the children in the family to follow even if they lack the 
precipitating issue. Different vacation schedules can be a very strong reason 
for the family's convenience. How do we not lose the first child? No one should 
object to gathering more information so school actions are not taken or avoided 
due to ignorance.

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Bob Kupperstein 

Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 10:23 AM
To: Karla Gravis 
Cc: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School attrition data going back to 2016

I've been in Lincoln for over 30 years now and parents have been moving kids 
out of Lincoln schools ever since I can remember.   They do it for a variety of 
reasons and academic excellence is often not the main reason.At different 
times I remember parents being concerned about discipline in the schools, lack 
of structure, lack of desired extracurricular activities, etc.   Very often, 
many parents want their kids to go to schools similar to the ones they went to, 
whether that means private schools, parochial schools, more structured, ..., 
whatever.

I'd caution against taking this data as a sign that Lincoln schools aren't 
performing well enough.

-Bob

On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 9:13 AM Karla Gravis 
mailto:karlagra...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Hello,

Since the topic of trends has come up, I pulled together attrition data for 
previous years, straight from the DOE website:

School  2016-2017   2017-2018   2018-2019   2019-2020   
2020-2021   2021-2022   2022-2023
Lincoln 6.2 6.8 7.1 6.8 7.8 5.0 8.5
Carlisle2.7 3.7 4.0 2.9 4.3 2.3 3.5
Dover/Sherborn  2.7 3.0 3.1 3.1 4.8 4.1 3.0
Lexington   3.7 3.0 4.0 2.5 6.2 5.9 4.2

Going back as far as 2016, Lincoln School consistently has the highest 
attrition in this group (with only one single exception in 2021 where Lexington 
was higher, but we were still higher than Carlisle and Dover/Sherborn). Getting 
this data is a very manual process, which is why I focused on our similar 
districts plus Lexington that was used as a comparison, but I am happy to add 
other towns if people are interested.

It's not a difference of 1 - 2 students. Carlisle has a similar size to ours 
(383 in grades 2-7 versus our 356). If we had had their attrition coming into 
2022-2023, we would have lost 18 fewer children. I am not making an assumption 
as to why our attrition is higher, but I do think it is worth investigating.
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Re: [LincolnTalk] School Committee / Peter Buchthal / Academics

[Barbara Low]

I wholeheartedly agree!

Barbara Low

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Marc Herant 

Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 8:50 AM
To: lincoln@lincolntalk.org 
Subject: [LincolnTalk] School Committee / Peter Buchthal / Academics

After yesterday's candidate forum, I am writing to express support for Peter 
Buchthal for the school committee because he appears to be the only candidate 
to put academics at the center of his priorities.

As a parent of several children who have gone through Lincoln school, this has 
been my biggest concern with the school for the past 10+ years.

It is also very much a question of equity. Many families in Lincoln have the 
resources to fill the gaps in the education that their children are receiving: 
private after school educational programs, tutoring, summer programs, etc. But 
for families that lack these resources, whatever they get from our public 
school is it. So out of fairness to those who are not in a position to 
supplement their child's education, the educational expectations and offerings 
of the public school program need to be high.

Peter Buchthal would be a voice on the committee to help academics get the 
attention it deserves.

Respectfully,

Marc Herant
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[LincolnTalk] The Commons

[Barbara Low]

If the Commons is paying $1.33 million in taxes on an assessed value of $92.8 
million, that is 1.4%, yet the value of the Commons is 4% of the assessed value 
of the town. 4% is $3.7 million. Can someone explain if or why this is 
equitable?

Thank.

Barbara
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Remembering Jimmy

[Barbara Low]

I don't know what an ico file is, but I am unable to open it. Can it be 
provided in another format?

Thanks

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Sara Mattes 

Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2023 10:55 AM
To: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: [LincolnTalk] Remembering Jimmy

Many know Jim Cunningham for his tireless efforts and contributions to the town 
where he grew up in and returned to live for all his adult life.
The fact that we have cable TV and coverage, video and audio of almost all town 
events is Jim’s gift- a legacy of his hard work and tenacity.
He had a vision that we would have video, digital and audio records to educate 
current and leave for future generations.
He was tireless and he was everywhere, even when illness began to sap his 
boundless energy.

And then there was his infamous sweet tooth and love of kids.
Jim’s house became the town go-to spot for Lincoln’s trick-or-treaters.
He loved kids and he loved providing way more candy than anyone could imagine, 
so Halloween was a major holiday at Jim’s.

Jim’s generosity of time and talent did not stop at Lincoln’s (or Concord’s) 
borders.
His legacy lives on elsewhere.
Read this wonderful story, provided by Susan Frommer, and better appreciate his 
generosity and vision.


The gift of experiential learning: How one alum’s legacy is transforming 
Student Project Teams | Cornell 
Engineering
engineering.cornell.edu
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We thank you Jimmy -for all you did for us when you were alive, and for all you 
have left behind.
Sara

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Re: [LincolnTalk] Let's not rush choosing our new Middle School Principal

[Barbara Low]

Reviewing the search committee list makes me view a delay in selecting a new 
middle school principal even more important. Not only will the new 
superintendent have no say when there is opportunity to build part of one's own 
team, but the lack of resident parents and community representation is 
insulting. When Sharon Hobbs was selected many years ago, there was at least 
one community representative that was part of the search committee. I know that 
for a fact since I was on that committee.

Barbara Low

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Peter Buchthal 

Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 4:21 PM
To: andyrw...@gmail.com ; lincoln@lincolntalk.org 

Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Let's not rush choosing our new Middle School 
Principal

Andy,

Jessica is not a Lincoln parent nor a Lincoln resident.  She is a Metco parent. 
 I'm a bit shocked why we didn't have at least a couple of Lincoln resident 
parents to represent the 400+ students from the town of Lincoln.

Once the Superintendent gave notice that she is retiring, the scope of her work 
responsibilities automatically changed.   The document you linked to never 
considered the unusual conditions of Superintendent responsibilities during the 
period after giving notice until a new Superintendent comes on board.  I feel 
strongly that It is not fair to ask a new Superintendent to make important 
decisions before she is a full time employee of the town.

Best,
Peter Buchthal
Candidate for School Committee


On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 3:27 PM Andy Wang 
mailto:andyrw...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Peter,

Was that accurate to say 'by a Committee that shockingly does not include a 
single Lincoln parent or resident-at-large'?  Jessica Llaverias is listed as a 
parent.


Search Committee:

Superintendent – Becky McFall

Assistant Superintendent – Jess Rose

Middle School Principal – Erich Ledebuhr

Lincoln School Principal – Sarah Collmer

Administrator for Student Services – Lisa Berard

Interim Student Services Coordinator/Special Educator – Keriann Gilman

Classroom Teacher – Julie Barkin

Classroom Teacher – Amanda Sykes

Classroom Teacher – Karen Sheppard

Administrative School Secretary – Maureen Belt

Parent – Jessica Llaverias

Also, I believe the staffing responsibility for principals falls on the 
superintendent, not the school committee.  
(https://www.lincnet.org/cms/lib/MA01001239/Centricity/domain/3/public_documents/process/SCSupRoles.pdf).
  There is a clear separation of roles listed.

- Andy




On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 3:09 PM Peter Buchthal 
mailto:pbucht...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Dear School Committee Members and Lincoln Talk,


If you agree with my email below, please forward this email to the 
schoolc...@lincnet.org<mailto:schoolc...@lincnet.org> with your agreement that 
we should hold off on hiring a new Middle School principal.



I believe we are about to make a big mistake. In our hurry to find a new 
Principal for the Middle School, the School Committee has forgotten about the 
importance of our new Superintendent getting the opportunity to build his/her 
own team. As many of you know, our Middle School principal Sharon Hobbs is 
retiring at the end of this school year. Our current 
plan<https://www.lincnet.org/Page/5815> is to have our retiring Superintendent 
run point on the search, selecting candidates and conducting interviews before 
we have even had a chance to select our new Superintendent. The retiring 
Superintendent will be assisted by a Committee that shockingly does not include 
a single Lincoln parent or resident-at-large. Our incoming Superintendent will 
only have a token opportunity to bless the candidate selected by the current 
Administration team.



Given the immense importance of getting this candidate right and ensuring that 
our new Superintendent is set for success, I strongly encourage the School 
Committee to put this process on hold. Our new Superintendent should have an 
opportunity to become acquainted with our school to properly determine the 
specific skills required for the job before beginning this process. At a future 
time,our new Superintendent should have the opportunity to lead this process 
and have a say on the Search Committee members and the candidates selected. 
Said Committee should make a real effort to get a strong contingent of Lincoln 
parents and residents representing a broad spectrum of views. Our new 
Superintendent might decide that the school would be better served by placing 
an interim Principal and in my opinion that would be fine. We will be better 
off waiting for the right person who can work together effectively with our new 
Superintendent than rushing to make a subpar decision that impairs our school.



Best,

Peter Buchthal

Candidate for School Committee

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Re: [LincolnTalk] Let's not rush choosing our new Middle School Principal

[Barbara Low]

Count me in as well. People like to establish their own teams. When my children 
went through the Lincoln school, there were interim middle school principals on 
a couple of occasions.

Barbara Low

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Debra Daugherty 

Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 4:43 PM
To: Peter Buchthal 
Cc: lincoln@lincolntalk.org 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Let's not rush choosing our new Middle School 
Principal

This sounds quite sensible. I agree with Peter that the new Middle School 
Principal should be chosen by the incoming Superintendent and their search 
committee.

--Debra Daugherty

On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 3:09 PM Peter Buchthal 
mailto:pbucht...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Dear School Committee Members and Lincoln Talk,


If you agree with my email below, please forward this email to the 
schoolc...@lincnet.org<mailto:schoolc...@lincnet.org> with your agreement that 
we should hold off on hiring a new Middle School principal.



I believe we are about to make a big mistake. In our hurry to find a new 
Principal for the Middle School, the School Committee has forgotten about the 
importance of our new Superintendent getting the opportunity to build his/her 
own team. As many of you know, our Middle School principal Sharon Hobbs is 
retiring at the end of this school year. Our current 
plan<https://www.lincnet.org/Page/5815> is to have our retiring Superintendent 
run point on the search, selecting candidates and conducting interviews before 
we have even had a chance to select our new Superintendent. The retiring 
Superintendent will be assisted by a Committee that shockingly does not include 
a single Lincoln parent or resident-at-large. Our incoming Superintendent will 
only have a token opportunity to bless the candidate selected by the current 
Administration team.



Given the immense importance of getting this candidate right and ensuring that 
our new Superintendent is set for success, I strongly encourage the School 
Committee to put this process on hold. Our new Superintendent should have an 
opportunity to become acquainted with our school to properly determine the 
specific skills required for the job before beginning this process. At a future 
time,our new Superintendent should have the opportunity to lead this process 
and have a say on the Search Committee members and the candidates selected. 
Said Committee should make a real effort to get a strong contingent of Lincoln 
parents and residents representing a broad spectrum of views. Our new 
Superintendent might decide that the school would be better served by placing 
an interim Principal and in my opinion that would be fine. We will be better 
off waiting for the right person who can work together effectively with our new 
Superintendent than rushing to make a subpar decision that impairs our school.



Best,

Peter Buchthal

Candidate for School Committee

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Re: [LincolnTalk] Jake Lehrhoff for School Committee on our schools, budget, and outcomes Inbox

[Barbara Low]

That is good to see. That is not indicated in the Enrollment report.

From: Cathie Bitter 
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2023 6:24 PM
To: Andrew Payne 
Cc: Barbara Low ; lincoln@lincolntalk.org 

Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Jake Lehrhoff for School Committee on our schools, 
budget, and outcomes Inbox

FYI-  7th grade has 4 homerooms/advisories, but there are only 3 sections for 
each subject area. So I don’t think the class sizes are 13. Some teachers teach 
across grade levels or subject areas.

On Jan 26, 2023, at 6:14 PM, Andrew Payne  wrote:


Barbara L. wrote:


Grade 5 has 52 students divided in 3 sections of about 17 students each.

Grade 6 has 60 students in 4 sections of 15 each

Grades 7 and 8 have 52 students each in 4 sections each for an average class 
size of 13 each.

This underscores the challenges (and costs) of running a small district such as 
ours.

If we cut one section from Grade 5, we end up with 2 sections with 26 students 
each.

Teachers are not completely fungible - cutting a section THIS year may not make 
sense if there's a large grade coming next year.  Look at our current 
enrollments:  we've got 46 in K and 74 (!) in 4th grade this year.

For the middle school grades, there are four core subject areas:  math, 
English, science, and social studies.  Cutting a science teacher (say) this 
year and having (say) the math teacher cover science, only to have to re-hire a 
science teacher back in 2 years -- not a great strategy.  Locating, recruiting, 
and retaining strong dual-subject teachers is not always possible or practical.

My general point on this general topic, respectfully:  numbers on a table don't 
always reflect the constraints and realities of actually running our school.  
Details matter.

One "in my day it was Jr. High school" resident's view,

-andy
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Jake Lehrhoff for School Committee on our schools, budget, and outcomes Inbox

[Barbara Low]

I was not suggesting that grade 5 should be reduced to 2 sections. But 7 and 8 
have the same number of kids and 4 sections.

Is it not possible for a subject specialist in the middle school to teach both 
7th and 8th grades? 13 kids per class is off the scale! Eliminating a staff 
member then having to replace in a couple of years may not be optimal, but 
neither are classes of 13 kids and the cost to staff these tiny sections. There 
has to be some middle ground that works.

Barbara

From: Andrew Payne 
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2023 6:13 PM
To: Barbara Low ; lincoln@lincolntalk.org 

Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Jake Lehrhoff for School Committee on our schools, 
budget, and outcomes Inbox

Barbara L. wrote:


Grade 5 has 52 students divided in 3 sections of about 17 students each.

Grade 6 has 60 students in 4 sections of 15 each

Grades 7 and 8 have 52 students each in 4 sections each for an average class 
size of 13 each.

This underscores the challenges (and costs) of running a small district such as 
ours.

If we cut one section from Grade 5, we end up with 2 sections with 26 students 
each.

Teachers are not completely fungible - cutting a section THIS year may not make 
sense if there's a large grade coming next year.  Look at our current 
enrollments:  we've got 46 in K and 74 (!) in 4th grade this year.

For the middle school grades, there are four core subject areas:  math, 
English, science, and social studies.  Cutting a science teacher (say) this 
year and having (say) the math teacher cover science, only to have to re-hire a 
science teacher back in 2 years -- not a great strategy.  Locating, recruiting, 
and retaining strong dual-subject teachers is not always possible or practical.

My general point on this general topic, respectfully:  numbers on a table don't 
always reflect the constraints and realities of actually running our school.  
Details matter.

One "in my day it was Jr. High school" resident's view,

-andy
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Jake Lehrhoff for School Committee on our schools, budget, and outcomes Inbox

[Barbara Low]

I've been following the recent discussion about the Lincoln Public School.  My 
youngest is now 35, so my days of following the school and school committee on 
a continuing basis are long gone. (And I purchase much less Milanta than I used 
to.)

I looked at the October 1, 2022 Lincoln Class Enrollment document. Perhaps 
those October 1 numbers are not still current, but I was pretty shocked with 
the numbers I saw.

Grade 5 has 52 students divided in 3 sections of about 17 students each.
Grade 6 has 60 students in 4 sections of 15 each
Grades 7 and 8 have 52 students each in 4 sections each for an average class 
size of 13 each.

I served eons ago on the class size subcommittee of the school committee. My 
memory has faded somewhat with age, but no grade was recommended to be 15 or 13 
students per section. The maximum for grades 6-8 is 24. While we don't need to 
hit the maximum, the existing numbers are nuts!

As the cost to run the school system is quite large, not including our debt to 
pay for a $93+ million school project, I would hope the school staff and 
administration will look long and hard at the reasonableness of these small 
class sizes and give some thought to the tax payers who fund them.

Barbara Low



From: Lincoln  on behalf of Peter Buchthal 

Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2023 7:44 AM
To: lincoln@lincolntalk.org 
Subject: [LincolnTalk] Jake Lehrhoff for School Committee on our schools, 
budget, and outcomes Inbox


Thank you Jake for engaging in a discussion about our school and the issues.  
Lincoln Talk is a great way for the town's voters to learn more about the 
issues our town faces.  Through online debate and open meetings, hopefully, our 
town will get better and stronger.

I'm not sure I follow your reasoning.  At one point your email says: "if you 
keep hunting for new data, you can inadvertently bend the data to your will and 
draw a biased conclusion" but further down you also mention "I am confident 
that there is more data out there explaining the value of our towns investment 
and the exemplary outcomes for Lincoln K-8 students."

Could you please define "exemplary outcomes" and how would you approach looking 
for this new data without drawing a pre-ordained, biased conclusion that you 
didn't want to make in your first sentence above.

Do you have other examples in mind when you say that high-schools have a lower 
cost per student. Using the DESE data from our neighbors, four out of five 
elementary/middle schools have lower cost per student than their corresponding 
high-schools.  The DESE data for Lincoln includes Hanscom and Lincoln together.

[Screenshot 2023-01-25 at 10.37.26 PM.png]

This has been debated in the past, but I would argue that  Lincoln's district 
is unique because of Hanscom and  a higher percentage METCO population as both 
are paid for by third parties.   If you look exclusively at students paid for 
by local taxpayers we are way more expensive than Weston.

Do you think our ultra small class sizes in the middle school is a good use of 
taxpayer funds?  We currently have 4 sections each of 7th and 8th graders where 
the average class is only 13 students.  Our maximum recommended  class size in 
7th and 8th grade is 24 students.  Why shouldn't we drop a section in each 
grade?  Do you think it's possible that  our poor engagement numbers from our 
middle schoolers may come from the fact the our classes are too small and 
students don't have enough of their friends with them in class all day?   Do 
you support rubber stamping next year's school budget that maintains this 
year's ultra small classes in our middle school?   Is there something in our 
demographics that gives you (and our other current school committee members) 
optimism that our middle school will soon get a significant increase in 
students that warrants maintaining 4 sections in 6th, 7th and 8th grade?  Only 
the current 4th graders have 4 sections.  K,1,2,3,5 all are running with 3 
sections.

I believe candidates for any elected office should have opinions about what is 
going well and what needs improvement in their soon to be governed 
organizations.

I admire your optimism that everything is great and the future will only get 
better.  But, as a candidate running for school office without ever having a 
child in our school, may I suggest you talk to as many parents with children of 
different grades as possible so that they share with you their experiences as a 
parent at the Lincoln School.  This will allow you to further develop  
priorities and ideas to improve the school.  We all look forward to learning 
more from you and asking further questions on the issues.

Thank you so much,
Peter
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Re: [LincolnTalk] ServSafe Manager Certified Volunteer Needed

[Barbara Low]

Why is this necessary? And has this been required in years past?

Barbara

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Julia Walkup 

Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:41 PM
To: lincoln@lincolntalk.org 
Subject: [LincolnTalk] ServSafe Manager Certified Volunteer Needed

The Lincoln Girl Scouts Pancake Breakfast needs a volunteer who has a ServSafe 
Manager Certification in order to hold the event. Do you or someone you know 
have this certification and are willing to help out on February 4th from 8-11am?

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Best,
Julia Walkup
3rd Grade Girl Scout Troop Leader
213-447-4564


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Re: [LincolnTalk] Tree Expert needed for Repair & Clearing

[Barbara Low]

Branfield. They have a full page ad in the Lincoln Phonebook and care for the 
library's catalpa tree.

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From: Lincoln  on behalf of Leslie HALLOWELL 
via Lincoln 
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2022 10:41:43 AM
To: Lincoln@lincolntalk.org 
Subject: [LincolnTalk] Tree Expert needed for Repair & Clearing

Dear Neighbors,
We had a large tree come down in our front yard last night/Friday.  Luckily, it 
did not hit our house, but it did heavily damage a beloved dogwood, and we are 
now in need of clearing and advice. I have the Lincoln talks list, but wondered 
if any of you have a trusted arborist who might be available at this time?
Thank you and safe, happy Holidays,
Sincerely,

~Leslie Hallowell
#781-919-7538
lad...@mac.com



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Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center marriage of COA and Parks and Recreation

[Barbara Low]

The flying up ceremony has been held at Bemis Hall but not regular troop 
meetings.

Barbara Low
Bemis Hall Coordinator

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Sara Mattes 

Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 8:45 AM
To: DJCP 
Cc: Peter Buchthal ; lincoln@lincolntalk.org 

Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center marriage of COA and Parks and 
Recreation

We were told the Girl Scouts use Bemis Hall.

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 30, 2022, at 8:24 AM, DJCP  wrote:


My kids enjoy plenty of indoor parks and rec activities, including gymnastics, 
minecraft/coding classes, art, science, and theater.  And, in fact, when those 
classes run, my Girl Scout Troops often have a hard time finding a place to 
meet in the Pods.  WE had to meet in the breakout room in the school recently 
and we were basically locked in b/c once you leave the building after hours, no 
one can let you in.  Plus we were not near an easily accessible playground 
where the kids could burn off energy.  And I'm not entirely sure I want to be 
responsible for a bunch of kids meeting in a classroom after school hours and 
ensuring they keep their hands off all of the classroom materials and projects.

Diana
Giles Rd

On Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 8:17 AM Peter Buchthal 
mailto:pbucht...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Now is the time to vote NO on Warrant 1.

I believe it is a false choice to think there are no other options for the town 
except Warrant #1, for $325,000.

People seem enamored with the name "Community Center" without really looking at 
the space needs of both the COA and the Rec Department together.

As the parent of three kids, most of the Parks and Rec Department programming 
that we use and love today is outdoors on a sports field, tennis court, pool, 
or school gym.  I can't imagine allocating a new indoor 12,500 sqf  facility  
(1/2 of the Community Center) to the Parks and Rec program offerings.   Most 
indoor oriented Parks and Rec usage forecasts appear aspirational, not 
addressing defined needs.  Most of the offerings that are indoors, could surely 
be located in the new school after school hours at minimal extra cost.  From 
the 2018 Community Center Final Report "The PRD runs some programs on weekdays 
during school hours, such as exercise classes for adults, but most of its 
offerings are held for children after school, on weekday evenings, and on 
weekends."

It is clear that the combination of Parks and Rec with the COA is a marriage of 
convenience and may not be a good use of tax dollars.  With few indoor 
activities outside of facilities provided today by the Gym, Parks and Rec 
hasn't justified their need for 12,500 sqf of new space.

I propose a 2nd Warrant of 50K-75K that could be voted upon that would fund a 
proper current needs analysis.   The output of this study should be a slimmed 
down COA that is no longer an architectural statement but a functional, clean 
and enjoyable COA.  This building could be a renovated Pierce, Bemis or new 
facility at Hartwell.

A No vote on Warrant 1 is not a NO for everything, just this oversized, ill 
conceived marriage of COA and the Parks and  Recreation department called 
"Community Center"
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Anonymous Mailing

[Barbara Low]

I am out for the afternoon and will scan and post when I return.

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From: Joanna Owen Schmergel 
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2022 12:27:45 PM
To: Dennis Picker ; Barbara Low 

Cc: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Anonymous Mailing

Can someone post it so we can all see it?


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On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 12:20 PM, Dennis Picker 
 wrote:

Yiikes, that anonymous mailing is too bad.  I think people can see that I am 
not shy about stating my case.  I know nothing and certainly had nothing to do 
with this mailing.  BTW, I consider myself tech savvy, but I would need 
tutoring to teach me how to send out a town-wide email let alone making it 
anonymous :-)

Dennis Picker

On Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 11:54 AM Barbara Low 
mailto:barbara_...@hotmail.com>> wrote:
I just looked through my email today and found a town-wide mailing against the 
Community Center proposal.

Not a single name appears on this mailing piece. It is hard to take seriously 
those who are either too embarrassed or afraid to identify themselves. Who paid 
for this mailing? Are these Lincoln residents?

Will someone take "credit" now?

Barbara Low
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[LincolnTalk] Anonymous Mailing

[Barbara Low]

I just looked through my email today and found a town-wide mailing against the 
Community Center proposal.

Not a single name appears on this mailing piece. It is hard to take seriously 
those who are either too embarrassed or afraid to identify themselves. Who paid 
for this mailing? Are these Lincoln residents?

Will someone take "credit" now?

Barbara Low
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

[Barbara Low]

Well said!

Barbara Low

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Laura Crosby 

Sent: Monday, November 28, 2022 9:30 PM
To: Lincoln Talks 
Subject: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

Whatever we do, wherever we build it and whatever it costs let us not lose this 
opportunity to build a much needed Community Center ( or Village Hall as some 
Europeans call it ). There has been a tremendous amount of thought, time, 
resources and consensus through multiple committees over ten years to develop a 
plan at Hartwell.  If we vote no on allocating money for architecture and 
engineering relook/ revamp of existing plans we will have to eventually 
duplicate dollars for services we have already purchased.
My hope is that we can relook at the work that has been done and find a way to 
reduce costs to a palatable level. Then let’s see what the private fundraising 
group can do to help reduce taxes further on the project.
History shows that a community center can unite a community, offer educational 
opportunities, provide much needed facilities, promote health and well-being,
encourage creativity and culture, enhance the ability to share valuable 
information,
support a wide variety of community projects, combat loneliness, positively 
affect lives of younger people, provide volunteer activities.
 Now more than ever we live in challenging times that require us to pull 
together to bring as much community support as possible to all of our Lincoln 
residents.
I hope you will consider voting
YES on Wednesday evening.

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Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized

[Barbara Low]

Sometimes someone wants to respond to a message they find objectionable without 
embarrassing the sender, so the reply is only to the one person. Or sometimes 
someone might want to praise a message without sending to the entire list 
serve. If one posts on Lincoln Talk, their email is public and responses might 
be public or private.



From: Lincoln  on behalf of Judith Kelly 

Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 1:00 PM
To: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized

What about Kat posting to the list and not requesting DM from anyone?

Why is this ok  for this person to DM her ?  Seems the responder who ’took' her 
email from the list and responded directly to her does not want their  response 
posted to the list? WHY?

I don’t understand why this is allowed yet putting the response back to the 
list (where the original email came from) is not ok and then the person who 
simply sent an email to the list  ends up censored by moderators?


On Nov 16, 2022, at 12:15 PM, Seth Rosen  wrote:

Hi Kat, I certainly support your right to share your thoughts on this list.

However, it appears Mr. Gregg sent you an email off list (privately), and 
you’ve forwarded his private correspondence to the list. Presumably without his 
permission?

If that’s the case, please don’t do that, it is against the list rules…

Seth



On Nov 16, 2022, at 11:50 AM, Katrin Roush  wrote:

Thank you all for both the love and the hate messages I received about the BLM 
sign vandalism. Now I am more informed and glad that I chose speak out. Much 
progress needs to be made for our children’s future.

Peace,

Kat Chapman

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 16, 2022, at 11:31 AM, john gregg  wrote:


Come on now, so this has to do with white supremacy and Donald Trump. Before 
you start making such claims you had better be ready to back it up considering 
signs were taken down that supported candidates with whom people in this 
community disagree with both at 117 and the Trapelo Road intersection. And lets 
also not forget the sign at the 150 ft boundary of the election which said 
"Preserve, Protect and Defend DEMOCRACY Save the soul of our Nation ELECT 
DEMOCRATS"...and then went on to claim that anyone who dared vote 
against a Democrat or questions election integrity is a "FAR-RIGHT Extremist & 
MAGA Fascist"and then claims of "INTIMIDATION of VOTERS and 
election officials". That is by definition INTIMIDATION at the voting polls and 
by definition supporting Autocracy as only one party can rule with the morals 
and integrity some claim to support.

https://www.npr.org/2022/04/07/1091487910/blm-leaders-face-questions-after-allegedly-buying-a-mansion-with-donation-money

BLM spent at least $12M on luxury properties in LA, Toronto: tax 
filing


BLM spent at least $12M on luxury properties in LA, Toronto: tax filing
Black Lives Matter spent millions on luxury properties in Los Angeles and 
Toronto, according to the first public...



Now no one should be taking down anyone's private property but people can 
disagree whether BLM is an actual upstanding and law abiding group when people 
who supported BLM burned down blocks of Cities including a Federal Court House, 
a Police Station, and a Post Office, also torched tax payer funded police cars 
and threatened police officers. But if you dig deeper into BLM as a tax exempt 
organization and the leaders of this group specifically Patrisse Cullors have 
siphoned off MILLIONS of dollars to fund Estates in California and Toronto 
Canada I think some people could disagree whether the group and slogan really 
have done what they said they stand up for. My guess is some HS kids looking 
for trouble, report it to the police and put your sign back up. But let's not 
virtue signal and place the blame on Trump or anyone else with whom you do not 
like just because it is a convenient shot.

Thanks,

John Gregg
On Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 09:20:50 AM EST, Katrin Roush 
 wrote:


Last night we heard erratic driving/wheel screeching outside of our home on Old 
Sudbury Rd. This morning we found our Black Lives Matter sign run over and deep 
tire marks where the truck bowled over the sign and our snow stakes. It was 
reported and I do believe there is no coincidence it happened shortly after 
Trump announced his presidential run.

The sign is going back up

Peace,

Kat Chapman

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Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New Community Center?

[Barbara Low]

The school cannot be used during the school day, and to use after hours 
requires the cost of a custodian. The current facilities are inadequate and 
have been for a long time. Further delay will probably increase the cost of a 
new building. The time to act is now.

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From: Lincoln  on behalf of Sarah Marcotte 

Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 7:03:01 AM
To: John F. Carr 
Cc: lincoln@lincolntalk.org 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New 
Community Center?

While I understand that the Community Center project has been developing for 
years, I think it is especially "tone deaf" to bring it up now with the 
increased costs of everything with winter closing in.

Let's please hold off on the Community Center for this fiscal year and wait to 
see how the spaces at the new school buildings can be used.

Sincerely,
Sarah Marcotte

On Mon, Nov 14, 2022 at 12:33 PM John F. Carr 
mailto:voxsciuro...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Before dreaming about a ride service you should study ADA regulations,
and the Rehabilitation Act and any comparable state laws.  Some of
these are enforced by private lawsuits and winning plaintiffs get
attorney's fees.

You can't just stuff old people in any old car as a town service.  You
probably need a wheelchair lift which means a bigger vehicle.  If
Lincoln accepted federal funds it might also need to provide
paratransit services.  A decade or two ago the MBTA was paying about
$80 per ride to a private contractor to move disabled people who lived
within 1/4 of a bus route and couldn't or wouldn't take a bus.

And if you're going to have a shuttle, why not take them to Waltham to
go shopping?  If I couldn't drive I'd like a ride to Market Basket or
Star Market.  Ask where people want to go, not where you want people
to go.

Also ask whether this is to be an occasional thing or a service people
would depend on.  A reliable service costs more.  Maybe there's a
private company that will offer a quote.  I don't think Lincoln town
government has what it takes.

John Carr

On Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 2:13 PM Lynne Smith 
mailto:ly...@smith.net>> wrote:
>
> 
> Thank you, Seth. You have written another thoughtful analysis.
>
> I’d like to add to this discussion a possible solution to the parking problem 
> at Bemis Hall. I don’t want to give in to parking lots as the only fix. I 
> hope we can explore further the idea of a small (electric) van or car that 
> would run on schedules timed for Events at Bemis Hall. People could park at 
> pierce House, Hartwell pods, or even the Mall and get rides to Bemis.  
> Perhaps some of us could form a study group to cost out such a service.
>
> I am more than willing to spend money to do a gut renovation of Bemis as we 
> did for Town Offices. Seeing these beautiful old buildings repurposed for 
> modern usage seems like a Lincoln value.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
>
> Lynne Smith
> 5 Tabor Hill Road
> Lincoln, MA 01773
> 781-258-1175
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 12 Nov 2022, at 9:02 a.m., Seth Rosen 
> mailto:rosen...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> 
> Hi Krystal -
>
> Thanks for sharing these thoughts, and for the work the committee has done 
> over the years on this issue.  I recognize it's a volunteer endeavor, and 
> genuinely appreciate that.
>
> What I'm struggling with - and what I think many other folks are struggling 
> with as well - is that we haven’t seen any alternatives that take into 
> account any existing fiscal constraints. No one has provided a substantive 
> response to the specific concerns I raised previously.
>
> Basically I said “guys I don’t think we can afford a $25m+ community center 
> and here’s exactly why, in detail” and the response thus far has been “we’ve 
> wanted it for ten years, we’ve studied it, and it’s the only solution. It 
> will be great for the community.”
>
> Look - a $25M+ community center sounds amazing, and candidly I’d love to use 
> it. But I also recognize that;
>
> (a) we can't afford it without raising taxes by a lot,
> (b) it costs a lot more to build and finance then it did in previous years, 
> which changes the calculus and previous analyses are no longer valid,
> (c) we have to operate it once we build it, and that’s a long term commitment,
> (d) the town has other mission-critical priorities (like DPW for example) 
> that also need to be paid for, and
> (e) we just built and renovated a very expensive school.
>
> What you've presented feels like two options.  One, we build a $25M+ 
> community center.  Or two, we hack together using only what we have.
>
> I personally would like to see Option 3 and Option 4, where we prioritize and 
> improve certain mission critical items (like the LEAP pod for example), and 
> optimize other under-utilized spaces - all in the context of a capital budget 
> that manages people's expectations and reconciles needs and wants with 
> 

Re: [LincolnTalk] Fwd: Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New Community Center?

[Barbara Low]

The purpose of a combined building prevents duplication of spaces, promotes 
intergenerational activities, and makes better use of the spaces. Senior adults 
might be in the morning and after-school activities later in the day in the 
same space.

This is a COMMUNITY CENTER, not a COA facility or a Parks and Rec facility. 
It is for the community as a whole.

School spaces cannot be used by the community during the school day.

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From: Lincoln  on behalf of Lynne Smith 

Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2022 12:23:50 PM
To: sally kindleberger 
Cc: Lincoln 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Fwd: Community Center Building Committee- Why Build 
A New Community Center?

But does everything have to be in the same building?

Lynne Smith
5 Tabor Hill Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-258-1175
Sent from my iPhone

On 13 Nov 2022, at 12:19 p.m., sally kindleberger  
wrote:


Thank you  for the clear explanation by the Community Center Building 
Committee- November 2022

I would like to make clear we are not just looking for a facility for the 
senior citizens of Lincoln.  We are looking for a place that will also serve 
the Parks and Recreation Department and Human Services.  Neither Bemis Hall nor 
Peirce House would be able to serve these extensive needs.
Sally


On Sun, Nov 13, 2022 at 8:42 AM Robert Hicks 
mailto:rchi...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Has anyone considered an arrangement with First Parish to use/renovate the 
Stone Church?  Seems an obvious option

On Sun, Nov 13, 2022, 8:28 AM Barbara Low 
mailto:barbara_...@hotmail.com>> wrote:
The space in the basement is not used as storage space. That was only during 
covid when equipment needed to be "quarantined" before it was put in the closet 
where health equipment is stored.

From: Lincoln 
mailto:lincoln-boun...@lincolntalk.org>> on 
behalf of Lynne Smith mailto:ly...@smith.net>>
Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2022 7:14 AM
To: Lincoln mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>>
Subject: [LincolnTalk] Fwd: Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A 
New Community Center?



Lynne Smith
5 Tabor Hill Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-258-1175
Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: Lynne Smith mailto:ly...@smith.net>>
Date: 13 November 2022 at 7:13:43 a.m. GMT-5
To: stephensakowich mailto:ssakow...@comcast.net>>
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New 
Community Center?

And turning the renovated basement, now mostly used for storage, into private 
meeting rooms, seems like a no brainer. While basement rooms sound dreary, much 
can be done with lighting, plants, and interesting materials—again, not $24 
million!

Lynne Smith
5 Tabor Hill Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-258-1175
Sent from my iPhone

On 13 Nov 2022, at 7:09 a.m., stephensakowich 
mailto:ssakow...@comcast.net>> wrote:

Yes Lynne, a new entrance & kitchen will not cost 25 million!

On Nov 12, 2022, at 2:13 PM, Lynne Smith 
mailto:ly...@smith.net>> wrote:


Thank you, Seth. You have written another thoughtful analysis.

I’d like to add to this discussion a possible solution to the parking problem 
at Bemis Hall. I don’t want to give in to parking lots as the only fix. I hope 
we can explore further the idea of a small (electric) van or car that would run 
on schedules timed for Events at Bemis Hall. People could park at pierce House, 
Hartwell pods, or even the Mall and get rides to Bemis.  Perhaps some of us 
could form a study group to cost out such a service.

I am more than willing to spend money to do a gut renovation of Bemis as we did 
for Town Offices. Seeing these beautiful old buildings repurposed for modern 
usage seems like a Lincoln value.

Any thoughts?


Lynne Smith
5 Tabor Hill Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-258-1175
Sent from my iPhone

On 12 Nov 2022, at 9:02 a.m., Seth Rosen 
mailto:rosen...@gmail.com>> wrote:


Hi Krystal -

Thanks for sharing these thoughts, and for the work the committee has done over 
the years on this issue.  I recognize it's a volunteer endeavor, and genuinely 
appreciate that.

What I'm struggling with - and what I think many other folks are struggling 
with as well - is that we haven’t seen any alternatives that take into account 
any existing fiscal constraints. No one has provided a substantive response to 
the specific concerns I raised previously.

Basically I said “guys I don’t think we can afford a $25m+ community center and 
here’s exactly why, in detail” and the response thus far has been “we’ve wanted 
it for ten years, we’ve studied it, and it’s the only solution. It will be 
great for the community.”

Look - a $25M+ community center sounds amazing, and candidly I’d love to use 
it. But I also recognize that;

(a) we can't afford it without raising taxes by a lot,
(b) it costs a lot more to build and finance 

Re: [LincolnTalk] Fwd: Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New Community Center?

[Barbara Low]

The space in the basement is not used as storage space. That was only during 
covid when equipment needed to be "quarantined" before it was put in the closet 
where health equipment is stored.

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Lynne Smith 

Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2022 7:14 AM
To: Lincoln 
Subject: [LincolnTalk] Fwd: Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A 
New Community Center?



Lynne Smith
5 Tabor Hill Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-258-1175
Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: Lynne Smith 
Date: 13 November 2022 at 7:13:43 a.m. GMT-5
To: stephensakowich 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New 
Community Center?

And turning the renovated basement, now mostly used for storage, into private 
meeting rooms, seems like a no brainer. While basement rooms sound dreary, much 
can be done with lighting, plants, and interesting materials—again, not $24 
million!

Lynne Smith
5 Tabor Hill Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-258-1175
Sent from my iPhone

On 13 Nov 2022, at 7:09 a.m., stephensakowich  wrote:

Yes Lynne, a new entrance & kitchen will not cost 25 million!

On Nov 12, 2022, at 2:13 PM, Lynne Smith 
mailto:ly...@smith.net>> wrote:


Thank you, Seth. You have written another thoughtful analysis.

I’d like to add to this discussion a possible solution to the parking problem 
at Bemis Hall. I don’t want to give in to parking lots as the only fix. I hope 
we can explore further the idea of a small (electric) van or car that would run 
on schedules timed for Events at Bemis Hall. People could park at pierce House, 
Hartwell pods, or even the Mall and get rides to Bemis.  Perhaps some of us 
could form a study group to cost out such a service.

I am more than willing to spend money to do a gut renovation of Bemis as we did 
for Town Offices. Seeing these beautiful old buildings repurposed for modern 
usage seems like a Lincoln value.

Any thoughts?


Lynne Smith
5 Tabor Hill Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-258-1175
Sent from my iPhone

On 12 Nov 2022, at 9:02 a.m., Seth Rosen 
mailto:rosen...@gmail.com>> wrote:


Hi Krystal -

Thanks for sharing these thoughts, and for the work the committee has done over 
the years on this issue.  I recognize it's a volunteer endeavor, and genuinely 
appreciate that.

What I'm struggling with - and what I think many other folks are struggling 
with as well - is that we haven’t seen any alternatives that take into account 
any existing fiscal constraints. No one has provided a substantive response to 
the specific concerns I raised previously.

Basically I said “guys I don’t think we can afford a $25m+ community center and 
here’s exactly why, in detail” and the response thus far has been “we’ve wanted 
it for ten years, we’ve studied it, and it’s the only solution. It will be 
great for the community.”

Look - a $25M+ community center sounds amazing, and candidly I’d love to use 
it. But I also recognize that;

(a) we can't afford it without raising taxes by a lot,
(b) it costs a lot more to build and finance then it did in previous years, 
which changes the calculus and previous analyses are no longer valid,
(c) we have to operate it once we build it, and that’s a long term commitment,
(d) the town has other mission-critical priorities (like DPW for example) that 
also need to be paid for, and
(e) we just built and renovated a very expensive school.

What you've presented feels like two options.  One, we build a $25M+ community 
center.  Or two, we hack together using only what we have.

I personally would like to see Option 3 and Option 4, where we prioritize and 
improve certain mission critical items (like the LEAP pod for example), and 
optimize other under-utilized spaces - all in the context of a capital budget 
that manages people's expectations and reconciles needs and wants with economic 
and fiscal realities.

I know and understand this community center project is a labor of love for 
many, but to be candid, it just doesn't feel to me like there is town support 
for a $25M community center and if that's the case we need to evaluate whether 
it's prudent to spend over $300K developing designs for something Lincoln won't 
vote to actually build.

Seth I Rosen
Cell: 617-771-5602
Email: rosen...@gmail.com


On Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 8:07 AM Krystal Wood 
mailto:ccbccommunicationscommit...@gmail.com>>
 wrote:
Community Center Building Committee- November, 2022

Why would Lincoln build a new Community Center rather than use existing 
buildings?



Lincoln has known for a long time that Bemis Hall is not an appropriate 
building for the Council on Aging & Human Services (COA):



•  A 2008 needs assessment “determined that Bemis Hall not be the long-term 
home for the COA.”  (Since that assessment, the Lincoln senior population has 
increased by 50%.)
•  In 2012, the Community Center Feasibility Committee (CCFC) concluded 
about Bemis Hall that it was 

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

[Barbara Low]

Very well said, Lynne. Thank you.

Barbara Low
16 Blueberry Lane

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From: Lincoln  on behalf of llas902551--- via 
Lincoln 
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 4:28:23 PM
To: rosen...@gmail.com ; DJCP 
Cc: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

Hi Mr Rosen,
Thank you for your remarks re: the Community  Center.
Bemis is used for many things.  Including  but not limited to exercise.  The 
COA& HS director Abigail Butt, is very involved with obtaining  many many 
social benefits  for ages 60+.
The Bemis Hall is also used for outside events.

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On Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 11:47 AM, Seth Rosen
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Bank of America in Lincoln is now open

[Barbara Low]

The hours are pretty interesting. When are working people supposed to go to the 
bank? 10 to 4 weekdays and no Saturdays.

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Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 12:33:52 AM
To: suzedu...@aol.com 
Cc: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Bank of America in Lincoln is now open

Hooray!!!
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On Oct 25, 2022, at 12:25 PM, Suzette durso via Lincoln 
mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>> wrote:

Bank of America has finally reopened. They are open M-F 10:00 - 4:00  and 
closed on Sat.
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Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO: Wheelchair to Borrow

[Barbara Low]

The Council on Aging and Human Services has medical equipment they loan out. 
Call 781 259 8811 to check on wheel chair availability.

Barbara

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From: Lincoln  on behalf of Kim Jalet 

Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:35:45 PM
To: Listserv Listserv 
Subject: [LincolnTalk] ISO: Wheelchair to Borrow

Good Evening,

I have an older family member experiencing a bad case of sciatica and we are 
scheduled to go see a play next Tuesday evening.  I'm wondering if anyone knows 
of a way to get a loaner if the condition persists and we should need it.

Thanks for any leads!

Best, Kim
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Re: [LincolnTalk] The Massachusetts Primaries

[Barbara Low]

The Democratic links all go to the Attorney General debate on WGBH. I found the 
others either by going to YouTube or doing a google search.

Barbara

From: Lincoln  on behalf of 
bslay...@comcast.net 
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 4:59 PM
To: lincoln@lincolntalk.org 
Subject: [LincolnTalk] The Massachusetts Primaries


Calling All Lincoln Voters:  The Primary Election is Tuesday September 6 --the 
day after Labor Day!

  *   Our Town clerk has sent: 1)  applications for mail in ballots to all 
Lincoln voters;  2) ballots to voters who have requested mail in ballots.
  *   Unenrolled voters (Independents) can choose either Democratic or 
Republican ballots either at the polls or by indicating their choice on the 
application form.
  *   Deadline for registering for primary is August 22.
  *   Early in person voting is August 27-September 2

What:  The 2022 Massachusetts Primary Election

When:  Tuesday, September 6 , at Brooks School on Ballfield Road or earlier by 
mail

Why:  Primaries are important.  Voters determine which candidates will be on 
the November ballot.  At the polls Independents can ask for the ballot of their 
choice and their status as Independent does not change.



Need More Information about candidates?  Check the list below for videos of GBH 
 political debates that you have missed and to catch those that are upcoming,



Election 2022



Complete coverage of the 2022 election from the GBH News Politics team.

•How and when to watch GBH News debates

Monday, August 1
6:30 pm on YouTube, 7 pm on GBH 2

Attorney General Democratic Primary Race
Democratic candidates Andrea Campbell, Quentin Palfrey and Shannon Liss-Riodan 
debate.



Tuesday, August 2
6:30 pm on YouTube, 7 pm on GBH 2
Lieutenant Governor Democratic Primary Race
Democrat candidates Tami Gouveia, Eric Lesser and Kim Driscoll debate.



Monday, August 8
6:30 pm on YouTube, 7 pm on GBH 2
State Auditor Democratic Primary Race
Democrat candidates Diana DiZoglio and Chris Dempsey debate.



Tuesday, August 9
6:30 pm on YouTube, 7 pm on GBH 2
Governor Republican Primary Race
Republican candidates Geoff Diehl and Chris Doughty make their cases to voters 
in previously recorded back-to-back interviews.

Wednesday, August 10

6:30 pm on YouTube, 7 pm on GBH 2
Secretary of State Democratic Primary Race
Democrat candidates Tanisha Sullivan and Bill Galvin debate.



And for the Governor's Council Race:

On August 25,  2022 at 7:00 p.m.  Newton's 
NewTV
  will livestream a program on the Governor’s Council Race.  The link will be 
sent out as soon as it is available.



Need more information about voting?  Check out the League of Women Voters’ 
below:



The League of Women Voters is a grassroots non-partisan volunteer organization. 
 The LWV of Massachusetts empowers Massachusetts voters with comprehensive 
information about voting, elections and candidates to help all citizens 
participate fully.

The  information in this section will help you exercise your right to vote. For 
additional information, call the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts at 
857-452-1715.   You can also download and print their trifold brochure, Voting 
in 
Massachusetts.




















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Re: [LincolnTalk] Notary available tomorrow?

[Barbara Low]

Abigail Butt, Director of the COA is a notary. You should call her first at 
781-259-8811. The office is closed on Fridays in the summer.

Barbara

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Daniela Caride 

Sent: Friday, August 5, 2022 8:35 AM
To: Jason Kass 
Cc: Lincoln talk Lincoln 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Notary available tomorrow?

Since I moved to Groton, I have been notarizing documents at Town Hall free of 
charge. Not sure if such a service may also be available in Lincoln.

On Fri, Aug 5, 2022 at 8:34 AM Jason Kass 
mailto:jasonk...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Hi Sarah,

Our local notary Ellen is great.  Her number is (781) 801-7820.

I also recently learned that electronic notarization is just as official.  I 
have recently used the online notary app Notarize with great success.

You can use the app 24/7.  Each document is $25 and you can have multiple 
signers.  For one fee both signers have to be in the same room.  Otherwise two 
signers have to pay separately.

HTH

Jason

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> On Aug 4, 2022, at 3:53 PM, Sarah Killick 
> mailto:sk9...@gmail.com>> wrote:
> Hi Lincoln,
> Is there a notary in Lincoln available to notarize some docs tomorrow?
> Many thanks,
> Sarah
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Swap table children books question

[Barbara Low]

Books left in the bins at the 117 gas station, Donelan's, Tracey's, and soon 
the transfer station, result in payments to the Friends of the Lincoln Library 
to help fund all the programs, museum passes, and furnishings we provide for 
the library. We earned $1400 for the first three quarters of the fiscal year 
and have not yet received payment for the fourth quarter which ended yesterday.

Members of the Friends review books at the transfer station and retrieve books 
that are in excellent condition and not more than 5 or so years ago. These 
books are sold at the carts in the library.

Donating books to the bins are a big help to the Friends of the Lincoln Library 
in our fundraising efforts.

Barbara Low
Treasurer, Friends of the Lincoln Library

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Alice Waugh 

Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 11:41 AM
To: Lynne Smith 
Cc: Michelle Barnes via Lincoln 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Swap table children books question

Is the book shed at the transfer station mainly for kids' books? What are the 
criteria for leaving books there vs. putting them in the bin at Tracey's to 
benefit Friends of the Lincoln Library?

Alice Waugh

On Fri, Jul 1, 2022 at 11:37 AM Lynne Smith 
mailto:ly...@smith.net>> wrote:
All books should be put into the Book Shed which is next to the Swap Shed. The 
Book Shed has shelving and is looked after by volunteers.

Please take other household goods to the Swap Shed—but books do not have a home 
there!

Lynne Smith
5 Tabor Hill Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-258-1175
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> On 1 Jul 2022, at 11:05 a.m., Michelle Barnes via Lincoln 
> mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>> wrote:
>
> Thanks LincolnTalk for all the suggestions of where to put these books to 
> good use!
>
> Best,
> Michelle
>
>> On Jul 1, 2022, at 10:41 AM, Michelle Barnes via Lincoln 
>> mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>> wrote:
>>
>> Good Morning, LincolnTalk,
>>
>> Our almost 13 year-old daughter is going through her books and seems ready 
>> to give away many of her older books now.  She will probably be getting rid 
>> of 150-200 children books, most probably pretty “well-loved,” though some I 
>> got her I don’t think she ever read.  Anyway, is this an appropriate thing 
>> to leave at the swap table, or is there a better place to “donate” them to?
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Michelle Barnes
>> South Great Road
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[LincolnTalk] 1776

[Barbara Low]

Please be sure you buy directly from 
www.americantheater.org to receive authentic 
tickets at the very best prices. Do not go to ticket vendors that may be 
scamming.

Barbara
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[LincolnTalk] 1776

[Barbara Low]

For those who are intrigued by Sara Mattes and Sarah Holden's praise of the 
A.R.T. production of 1776, here are some discount codes you can use to purchase 
tickets:

Declare25 takes 25% off seats in the A and B sections at all performances July 
6 - 16.

SitDown10 takes $10 off tickets to any performance.

Enjoy. The discount information is courtesy of my daughter, Rebecca Curtiss, 
who grew up in Lincoln and works at the A.R.T.

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Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO: Looking for Recommendations for Insurance Agent

[Barbara Low]

Why not look into Amica who does not use agents, but sells direct. We have been 
customers for over 40 years and have been very satisfied with them.

Barbara Low

From: Lincoln  on behalf of stephanie kramp 
via Lincoln 
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 10:54 AM
To: LincolnTalk 
Subject: [LincolnTalk] ISO: Looking for Recommendations for Insurance Agent

Hello neighbors,
I am looking for recommendations for a new insurance agent (car and home 
insurance).  I have been using WT Phelan, and have really been unhappy with 
their service for a few years now.  It is time for a change, I would appreciate 
any suggestions!

Thank you!
Stephanie Kramp
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[LincolnTalk] 2022 Lincoln Directories

[Barbara Low]

For those with small boxes at the Post Office, apparently the new phone book 
was not put in the boxes. A box of 2022 Lincoln Directories is on one of the 
counters in the lobby. Please take a directory if you want one.

For those who wish to purchase additional copies, books will be on sale at the 
circulation desk at the Library for $10 each.

Barbara Low
for Friends of the Lincoln Library
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Power Outage

[Barbara Low]

Blueberry Lane last night. Two short outages and one for 5 to 10 minutes. 
Nothing this morning.

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From: Lincoln  on behalf of Taylor, Gary 

Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2022 9:57:54 PM
To: lincoln@lincolntalk.org 
Subject: [LincolnTalk] Power Outage

Beaver Pond Road having power interruptions.  Anyone else?
Gary Taylor

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[LincolnTalk] 2022 Lincoln Directories

[Barbara Low]

The long-awaited 2022 Lincoln Directory, produced by the Friends of the Lincoln 
Library,  will be delivered to all households in Lincoln this week.

Should you not want a Lincoln paper phone book, please bring the copy to either 
the Main Post Office or to the Library.

Thank you.

Barbara Low for
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Re: [LincolnTalk] FS for Lincoln METCO: Charlotte Wein signed original oil painting $168

[Barbara Low]

Great comment.

Barbara Low

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Joanna Sussman 

Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2022 4:22 PM
To: kathryn corbin 
Cc: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] FS for Lincoln METCO: Charlotte Wein signed original 
oil painting $168

If your children are on Lincoln Talk or scrolling through Lincoln Talk and see 
this, maybe it’s a good time to discuss the difference between how the human 
body is eloquently shown in these paintings over other negative avenues.
Could be a great teaching tool for kids who have porn thrown in their faces via 
the internet and believe that porn is a true representation of what the human 
body looks like.

Love the paintings!




On Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM kathryn corbin 
mailto:corbindes...@brown-corbin.com>> wrote:
Personally, I’m rather shocked by all of this. Would we avoid a room in a 
museum because we might encounter paintings of nudes there? Paintings are not 
porn, for heaven’s sake, and every artist any of us admire painted from nude 
models in art school as part of their training AND HAVE BEEN DOING SO FOR 
CENTURIES!
Of all the things to get one’s knickers in a twist about, nudes generously 
donated to raise funds for METCO. Seriously?
Kathryn Corbin, fine arts lover
Kathryn Corbin
corbindes...@brown-corbin.com<mailto:corbindes...@brown-corbin.com>
M: 617-513-6241

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On Apr 28, 2022, at 3:53 PM, Anne Warner 
mailto:warneran...@gmail.com>> wrote:


Yes, that would solve the issue. I can't tell you how many replies I'm getting 
from people who have been offended by the male genitalia one in particular.  
Notably, none of them have chosen to object publicly!!

On Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 3:11 PM 
mailto:duxburyda...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Perhaps including "Nude" in the subject line would alert those who would rather 
not view the artwork ?


-- Original message --

From: sabradal...@gmail.com<mailto:sabradal...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu Apr 28 15:01:13 EDT 2022
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] FS for Lincoln METCO: Charlotte Wein signed original 
oil painting $168
To: warneran...@gmail.com<mailto:warneran...@gmail.com>;


I think they are elegant, beautiful and respectful of the feminine form.

This home has no problem with them.

Sabra

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 28, 2022, at 2:52 PM, Anne Warner wrote:


Is anyone else uncomfortable with art depicting full body nudity, including 
graphic depictions of genitalia, being posted on Lincoln Talk?  Call me old 
fashioned, but I feel that maybe not everyone would want their children to see 
this pictures? Maybe a better way would be to let people know that there are 
some paintings of nudes being sold, and offering to send them pix only if they 
request?  I know this is going to open a barrage of emails saying that I am a 
prude, and that the human body is beautiful and worthy of art, ya de ya de, but 
I'm just sayin'.Anne Warner

On Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 2:40 PM Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln 
mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>> wrote:
For sale, with 100% of all proceeds going to the Lincoln METCO Coordinating 
Committee, a 501(c)3 here in Lincoln:

Charlotte Wein signed original oil painting of nude, drawn from life

24.5” X 36.5”

$168

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About the artist:

Charlotte Wein was born in New York City in the 1940’s.

She was an art major at Brooklyn College and she studied art at the Brooklyn 
Museum Art School, which was open for 100 years.

She also studied art at the Students’ League in New York.

Charlotte Wein was the first and only student to ever have their own solo art 
show at the Brooklyn Museum in the late 1970’s.

She also taught art in the New York City Public School system.

In the middle of her life, she earned her nursing degree and later opened her 
own nursing agency.

She never stopping painting and sculpting.

Charlotte Wein has very generously donated 21 of her large, beautiful oil 
paintings to the Lincoln METCO Coordinating Committee!

It is very lucky as this balance of her exquisite collection narrowly escaped 
Hurricane Sandy in New York City.

Serious inquiries only please.

Please see the link below for more photos:

Charlotte Wein signed original oil painting - arts & crafts - 
by...<https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/art/d/lincoln-charlotte-wein-signed-original/7477061793.html>

<https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/art/d/lincoln-charlotte-wein-signed-original/7477061793.html>
Charlotte Wein signed original oil painting - arts & crafts - by...

For sale, with 100% of all proceeds going to the Lincoln METCO Coordinating 
Committee, a 501(c)3 here in Lincoln: Charlotte Wein signed original oil 
painting of nude, drawn from life 24.5” X 36.5”...

Please call Joanna Schmergel to pur

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

[Barbara Low]

I, too, did not see anything objectionable about what Dennis wrote. When I got 
tired of the discussion, the delete button works just fine. There are lots of 
posts that don't interest me, and I delete them. But the discussion back and 
forth on the housing and climate issues are of interest to much of the 
population. I could understand perhaps asking the participants to take it off 
line since it did go on for quite a while, but don't understand why Dennis, 
alone, should be punished.

Just my 2 cents.



From: Lincoln  on behalf of Richard Panetta 

Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 5:52 PM
To: bigheadden...@gmail.com 
Cc: lincoln@lincolntalk.org 
Subject: [LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

Dennis,

When I saw this email I was miffed as to why you would have been put on 
moderation as your posted are always well thought out,  thorough (sometimes too 
thorough), always given links to your sources. I and many others have found you 
comments informative. There was maybe one instance when you and another former 
Selectman went back and forth similar to this yet neither of you were put on 
moderation

There were many responses stating they enjoyed the back and forth. Neither one 
of you were rude or disrespectful of each other so who knows.

It would be a shame to lose your posts on subjects and the time and care you 
put into topics you comment on. I hope you take some time and decide to 
comeback and offer your thoughts to important topics.


I too have noticed that an opposing view gets treated differently so I can not 
blame you for feeling frustrated. Perhaps some management here have gone “nose 
deaf” to their friends and opinions they agree with. But as you said it is 
their sandbox and they may do as they wish. Hopefully you won’t mind jumping 
back in said sandbox and getting a little dirty again

Best wishes

Rich


On Mon, Mar 28, 2022 at 1:20 PM Dennis Liu 
mailto:bigheadden...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Howdy, folks – this email is going out to Lincolntalk, but also to some local 
friends (and the Lincolntalk moderators: Margit, Jena and Jonathan) directly, 
since I have been put into the moderation queue so I am unsure if anyone will 
see this.



With the back-and-forth with Paul Shorb regarding the proposed new laws 
affecting construction in Lincoln and climate change, I seem to have violated 
one or more tenets of the Lincoln Talk rules and policies 
(https://www.lincolntalk.org/rules-and-policies).



I made my last post on the topic last night, only to discover that I had been 
put into moderation without warning.  (N.b., since I replied to Paul directly, 
and he replied to the List this morning, you may have seen indirectly my last 
post, since the moderators apparently only put me on moderation and not him; if 
any of you is curious about how I left it, you can read Paul’s message, or feel 
free to reach out to me and I will forward it privately; Paul’s message in the 
archive is here:  
https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/2022-March/043133.html)



For the avoidance of doubt:  since, of course, Lincoln Talk is a private (and 
free/not-for-profit) operation kindly maintained and paid for by the 
moderators, they are entirely free to decide what and who gets circulated.  
That’s their call, and I respect that.  I suspect that my postings have 
triggered a reaction among one or more folks (or directly among one or more of 
the moderators), and I have been found in breach of those rules and policies.



Fair enough!  I know that I am in the minority (or very small) minority on a 
lot of these topics in Lincoln – that’s fine, I’ve been in the minority pretty 
much my entire life living in New England, so I’m used to it, lol.  I do hope, 
however, that my writings have not been construed as personal attacks, and 
instead considered an attempt to shed light and bring a non-conforming, 
contrarian view to this town.



But since this is not the first time, I shall be refraining from making any 
more posts to Lincoln Talk.  I don’t wish to waste my time writing stuff up, 
and I certainly do not wish to cause offense among my neighbors.  I’m writing 
this note just so you all will know why you wouldn’t have heard from me in the 
future.



Onwards!



Vty,



--Dennis




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Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee candidates

[Barbara Low]

This is very well expressed. There is some material that people need to know, 
not obscure material but math facts and basic English skills and how many 
inches in a foot and feet in a yard, etc.

I remember grocery shopping with my mother when I was a child before electronic 
cash registers. The bill was $13.27. My mother gave the cashier $15.02 and the 
clerk had no clue how to compute the change ($1.75). There is not always a 
computer or calculator. Some things should be known.

Barbara




From: Lincoln 
mailto:lincoln-boun...@lincolntalk.org>> on 
behalf of Debra Daugherty mailto:dadaughe...@gmail.com>>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:07:27 AM
To: Listserv Listserv mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>>
Subject: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee candidates

Hi all,

I was quite dismayed by some of the notions expressed by the candidates for 
Lincoln School Committee during the candidate forum. The Lincoln Squirrel 
provided the following:

"Kim Rajdev implied that the goals of AIDE are not well served by having 
children grouped by ability. “It really pains me when I hear a very young child 
say ‘I’m not good at math’,” she said. The schools need to “move away from 
content and more toward adaptability and teamwork skills… thinking on our feet.”

and

"Dwyer echoed Rajdev’s sentiment. “What students specifically learn today will 
be irrelevant as a flip phone 20 years from now.""

Uh oh. Content is precisely what I want our schools to teach. Knowledge does 
matter and, no, it won't be irrelevant years from now. (That very notion is 
bizarre. How will math, history, or literature be irrelevant in 20 years?) Mr. 
Dwyer opened his presentation during the forum by mentioning the low ranking of 
Lincoln's school system and his concern over the departure of Lincoln students 
for private school programs. I would argue that content is a primary driving 
force behind that migration. It's certainly why I send my kids to private math 
programs after school.  And with regard to students saying "I'm not good at 
math: It is not clear to me those students would stop saying "I'm not good at 
math" if they were grouped together with kids that are exceptionally quick or 
advanced in math. It's also not fair to require the kids that are quick at math 
to do work that is unchallenging.

I'm hoping these impressions of the attitudes of the candidates are somehow 
incorrect.

--Debra Daugherty
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Notary recommendation

[Barbara Low]

Abigail Butt, who is the director of the Counsil on Aging and Human Services, 
is a notary and is at Bemis Hall. You can call to make an appointment at 
781-259-8811.

Barbara

From: Lincoln  on behalf of melinda 
bruno-smith 
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2022 5:05 PM
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Subject: [LincolnTalk] Notary recommendation

Hi neighbors
Recommendations for a local notary?
Thanks,
melinda

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Re: [LincolnTalk] An important question about doggie poop bags (DPBs)

[Barbara Low]

I don't have a dog in this fight, but the availability of trash receptacles 
along trails would help with proper disposal.

Barbara Low

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From: Lincoln  on behalf of Joanna Owen 
Schmergel via Lincoln 
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 11:22:03 AM
To: Leslie Turek ; NANCY TORTI 
Cc:  
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] An important question about doggie poop bags (DPBs)

It is hard not to feel disrespected when one finds a knotted plastic dog poo 
bag close to or on one’s property….even if it wasn’t meant to be personal…


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On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 11:15 AM, Leslie Turek  
wrote:

It's rather appalling to me that someone would leave bags of poop anywhere, 
especially along someone's driveway. I understand the annoyance factor of 
carrying the bags on a long walk, but perhaps they could come equipped with a 
fanny pack or something similar to carry it in conveniently? Or do a short loop 
for the dog to do its thing before setting out on a longer trail walk? Many dog 
owners seem to have found a way to manage this.
Leslie

On Tue, Feb 15, 2022 at 10:17 AM NANCY TORTI via Lincoln 
mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>> wrote:
Thanks for asking about this.

Our driveway/lane serves as access to the Beaver Pond trails, and we frequently 
find used bags that are left behind and end up picking them up ourselves. To 
say the least, this is troubling, and IMHO anyone taking a dog on the trails 
should assume responsibility for appropriate disposal of the waste.

Thank you!
Nancy Torti

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> On Feb 14, 2022, at 9:30 PM, Julia Altman 
> mailto:jaltman1...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> 
> Is it okay to leave used/filled bags along our trails? I have always assumed 
> the purpose of DPBs was to clean up after our beloved canine companions AND 
> then carry the DPBs with us off the trail to the nearest trash receptacle.
>
> But perhaps I've been wrong all these years? Because I find used DPBs out on 
> the trails with some frequency, even in these frigid temps.
>
> Can anyone enlighten me on DBP best practices?
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Re: [LincolnTalk] A Valentine’s Day treat from the Town Archives

[Barbara Low]

That video was really fascinating. Thank you so much for sharing it with the 
town! Is the NEDCC the only place in New England doing these restorations? Has 
any other town material been sent there to be restored and preserved?

Barbara Low

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Virginia Quinn 

Sent: Monday, February 14, 2022 9:17 AM
To:  
Subject: [LincolnTalk] A Valentine’s Day treat from the Town Archives


When a happy couple decides to get married, the first step in making that 
official is to visit the town clerk’s office and complete, under oath, the 
“Notice of Intention of Marriage” form. Present-day marriage intentions in 
Massachusetts evolved from marriage banns, a religious custom in which a couple 
announced to their local congregation that they planned to marry. Intentions 
were written notices presented to the local civil authority, posted in a public 
place for a given period of time prior to the event, and recorded in a 
register. These provided an opportunity for members of the community to raise 
any objections or reveal any legal impediments to the forthcoming marriage.



Historical marriage intention registers are rich with genealogical information 
that is sometimes unavailable elsewhere. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 
requires that municipalities maintain their marriage intention registers as 
permanent records.



In 2020, the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) in Andover proposed 
to treat one of Lincoln’s treasured archival items, the Register of Marriage 
Intentions from 1850-1912, to demonstrate their conservation processes for a 
video produced by the online news publication Insider. This fascinating 
9-minute video (link below), which has had over a million views, shows in 
detail the painstaking conservation process. Although the town of Lincoln is 
not specifically mentioned, our participation in this project saved the town 
$7,260 (the cost of the conservation work, which was provided at no charge).



How A One-Of-A-Kind 1850s Record Book Is Professionally Conserved | Refurbished 
- YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V_pGZO8pL4=3s>



Enjoy, and be amazed!

Virginia Quinn Rundell

Lincoln Town Archives
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Bathroom Appliances

[Barbara Low]

We bought water saver toilets at Home Depot that were between 99 and 129. 
Glacier Bay which is their private label line. Excellent!

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From: Lincoln  on behalf of Elizabeth Maciolek 

Sent: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 7:29:18 PM
To: Lincoln@lincolntalk.org 
Subject: [LincolnTalk] Bathroom Appliances

Hello,
Can anyone recommend good places to buy bathroom appliances/ toilets?
Hopefully, we can find places that aren’t crazy expensive.
Appreciate

Elizabeth Maciolek
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[LincolnTalk] Density neat MBTA

[Barbara Low]

I am curious. How much state funding do we receive now that would be at risk if 
Lincoln did not comply with state guidelines for density near MBTA stations?

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Re: [LincolnTalk] Fwd: [The Washington Post] Citing danger to freshwater, scientists say we need to put brakes on road salts

[Barbara Low]

Having lived in Lincoln for more than 40 years, I remember a time when the 
roads were so icy and unsafe that there were deaths at the entrance to Route 2 
from Lexington Road and on Sandy Pond Road as well as many non-deadly accidents.

Chris Bibbo and the DPW have been doing a terrific job of keeping the roads 
safe to drive. My thanks and hats off to them!

Barbara Low

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Melissa Henken 

Sent: Wednesday, January 5, 2022 1:35 PM
To: Christina Thompson 
Cc: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Fwd: [The Washington Post] Citing danger to 
freshwater, scientists say we need to put brakes on road salts

Pre-treating with brine is not all that they’re putting on the roads. We 
collected 30 lbs of rock salt that was spilled at the top of our driveway last 
week when the town must have been prepping for bad weather. We are surrounded 
by wetlands.

On Wed, Jan 5, 2022 at 1:14 PM Christina Thompson 
mailto:christinathompso...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Just forwarding this reply on the question of road salt to the listserv in case 
anyone is interested.
Christina


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From: Bibbo, Chris mailto:bib...@lincolntown.org>>
Date: Wed, Jan 5, 2022 at 10:13 AM
Subject: RE: [LincolnTalk] [The Washington Post] Citing danger to freshwater, 
scientists say we need to put brakes on road salts
To: Christina Thompson 
mailto:christinathompso...@gmail.com>>
CC: Sara Mattes mailto:samat...@gmail.com>>



Hello Christina,



The pre-treatment process that we perform uses a brine solution.  Brine is a 
mixture of water and salt.  Application of the pre-treatment process has been 
very successful so far for us.  Applying it prior to a storm event allows the 
snow or ice to melt as soon as it hits the pavement and thus prevents a bond 
between the ice and the pavement surface.



We use techniques such as the pre-treatment process and saddle tanks to 
minimize material used during winter storm events while still providing for 
important public safety.



Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the DPW office 
at 781-259-8999.



Chris Bibbo







From: Sara Mattes mailto:samat...@gmail.com>>
Sent: Monday, January 3, 2022 12:02 PM
To: Christina Thompson 
mailto:christinathompso...@gmail.com>>
Cc: Bibbo, Chris mailto:bib...@lincolntown.org>>
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] [The Washington Post] Citing danger to freshwater, 
scientists say we need to put brakes on road salts



Hi Christina,

I don’t think it’s salt.

Back in the dinosaur days, when I was on the BoS (not Select Board yet), we 
authorized a new mix for pre-treating roads.

As best as I can recall, it dod not include salt, but memory may fail me and 
maybe things have changed.



Chris Bibbo (copied here) is DPW Superintendent and should have the answer.



--
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On Jan 3, 2022, at 9:55 AM, Christina Thompson 
mailto:christinathompso...@gmail.com>> wrote:



Just wondering about road salting. Did Lincoln change its policy? For years we 
didn't salt because it was bad for the trees, etc. But there's definitely been 
salt on the roads lately.

For anyone who missed it: this piece in the WaPo.

Citing danger to freshwater, scientists say we need to put brakes on road 
salts. De-icing salts end up contaminating lakes and streams and building up in 
wetlands. The pollution also affects our drinking water. By Erin Blakemore

https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/road-salt-environment-lakes/2021/12/31/2c7a333a-6651-11ec-96f3-b8d3be309b6e_story.html



C. Thompson

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Re: [LincolnTalk] transfer station stickers

[Barbara Low]

Thanks. That does make it easier. I assume the town will then mail then out..

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From: Richard Panetta 
Sent: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:05:12 PM
To: Barbara Low 
Cc: Edward Young ; Jennifer Goodman 
; Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln 
; Leslie Turek 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] transfer station stickers

Nope,

This new sticker you were able to sign up online by submitting a copy of your 
registration. So you could do either in person or online





On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 7:03 PM Barbara Low 
mailto:barbara_...@hotmail.com>> wrote:
In the past you had to appear and show your registration to get a sticker tied 
to your plate. Not sure they can be mailed out without verifying the cars we 
have.

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From: Lincoln 
mailto:lincoln-boun...@lincolntalk.org>> on 
behalf of Jennifer Goodman mailto:jgood...@antioch.edu>>
Sent: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:00:04 PM
To: Leslie Turek mailto:leslie.tu...@gmail.com>>
Cc: Edward Young mailto:nedyoun...@icloud.com>>; Joanna 
Owen Schmergel via Lincoln 
mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>>
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] transfer station stickers

So if all of them are expiring at the same time, in August, when do they want 
us to reapply? It doesn’t say on the website. Seems like they set themselves up 
to mail out a couple thousand in August.

On Jan 4, 2022, at 1:10 PM, Leslie Turek 
mailto:leslie.tu...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Here's some information from when they first were issued. Apparently, they're 
for both the transfer station and commuter parking. And it looks like all of 
them will expire this coming August.

http://lincolntown.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=811=1403

Leslie Turek

On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 12:39 PM Edward Young via Lincoln 
mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>> wrote:
My red windshield sticker says it expires on August 31 of this year (2022)
The old bumper stickers have expired

Interestingly, nowhere on the sticker does it say where or what the sticker is 
for
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Re: [LincolnTalk] transfer station stickers

[Barbara Low]

In the past you had to appear and show your registration to get a sticker tied 
to your plate. Not sure they can be mailed out without verifying the cars we 
have.

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From: Lincoln  on behalf of Jennifer Goodman 

Sent: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:00:04 PM
To: Leslie Turek 
Cc: Edward Young ; Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln 

Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] transfer station stickers

So if all of them are expiring at the same time, in August, when do they want 
us to reapply? It doesn’t say on the website. Seems like they set themselves up 
to mail out a couple thousand in August.

On Jan 4, 2022, at 1:10 PM, Leslie Turek 
mailto:leslie.tu...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Here's some information from when they first were issued. Apparently, they're 
for both the transfer station and commuter parking. And it looks like all of 
them will expire this coming August.

http://lincolntown.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=811=1403

Leslie Turek

On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 12:39 PM Edward Young via Lincoln 
mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>> wrote:
My red windshield sticker says it expires on August 31 of this year (2022)
The old bumper stickers have expired

Interestingly, nowhere on the sticker does it say where or what the sticker is 
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[LincolnTalk] Updates for 2022 Lincoln Directory

[Barbara Low]

Dear Lincoln Residents:


This is a reminder that the deadline for updating or adding your information 
for the 2022 Lincoln Directory white pages is January 7, 2022.


Listings that ran in the 2019 edition and require no editing will remain. If, 
however, you are new to town or want to correct or add to your entry, time is 
running out.


There are three ways to provide updated information. Send us an email at 
lincolnphoneb...@gmail.com<mailto:lincolnphoneb...@gmail.com>, fill out the 
yellow card you received and mail it back to the Friends, or drop the card with 
your new information at the Lincoln Library.  The Library also has extra copies 
of the cards.

The deadline to have your information included in the Spring 2022 Directory is 
January 7, 2022.


Don't forget, we never sell the information gathered for the Directory, nor to 
we put it on line.


 Many thanks to The Commons for their generous support in helping to fund the 
mailing.


Barbara Low for the Friends of the Lincoln Library



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Re: [LincolnTalk] Next school COVID tests Monday

[Barbara Low]

As a person with no children in the school but concern about the spread of the 
virus, I am delighted to learn that there were no cases in the school when 
testing was done this week.

I am glad the information was provided for all readers of Lincoln Talk.

Barbara Low

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Tamika Mayes 

Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 2:42 PM
To: Susan Taylor 
Cc: LincolnTalk.org 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Next school COVID tests Monday

Isn't the intended for parents only for children who participate in the 
program? Why is this allowed to be posted here?

Tamika M.

On Wed, Dec 15, 2021, 1:40 PM Susan Taylor 
mailto:svhtay...@comcast.net>> wrote:

We have received all results from this week’s COVID-19 routine weekly testing 
for the Lincoln PreK-Grade8 campus. No pools returned a positive result this 
week.

Each week, during the course of the weekly routine testing cycle, if any pool 
returns a positive or inconclusive result, the families of the students in the 
pool and the staff in the pool will be immediately notified. When all results 
have been received for the week, all members of the campus community will 
receive a weekly testing report.

Please Note: Because next week is short due to winter break, regular weekly 
testing will occur next week on Monday 12/20, instead of the normal Tuesday 
schedule, to provide enough time for pool testing and any necessary reflex 
testing and contact tracing.

Weekly Lincoln COVID-19 Testing Report
Test Date: Tuesday 12/14

Test results:
81 pools tested
0 pools returned a positive result
0 individuals returned a positive result in follow-up PCR testing

618 individual pool participants
96% student participation rate*

For more information, please visit our LPS COVID-19 Data 
Dashboard<http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/lxDY-T4tcjCgAfwin72yDQ~~/AQA~/RgRjm2ZAP0QmaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGluY25ldC5vcmcvY292aWRkYXNoYm9hcmRXB3NjaG9vbG1CCmGywDK6YRsWZmdSFXN2aHRheWxvckBjb21jYXN0Lm5ldFgEAQ~~>.

* Percentage of in-person students who have not tested positive for COVID-19 in 
the past 90 days who have registered to participate in the pooled testing 
program.

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[LincolnTalk] Oops...Mistake in Friends of the Lincoln Library Mailing

[Barbara Low]

Dear Lincoln resident,

In the last few days, you should have received a green Annual Appeal letter 
from the Friends of the Lincoln Library. There is a typo in the website listed 
on the reply envelope. If you want to donate via PayPal, please go to the 
correct link: lincolnpl.org/about/friends to locate the Donate button.  You may 
also use the QR code on the envelope.

We appreciate your support for the Lincoln Library. Your contributions pay for 
many items not covered in the town budget: children and adult programs, museum 
passes, and special equipment and furnishings.

Sorry for the confusion! Thanks to all our contributors.

FRIENDS OF THE LINCOLN LIBRARY
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Re: [LincolnTalk] New resident - school questions

[Barbara Low]

Don't forget to go to the Lincoln Library and meet the fabulous children's 
librarians and the rest of the wonderful staff. If you do not already have a 
library card for the Minuteman Network, get library cards for the family. Some 
activities are live and some are on zoom. The library is one of Lincoln's best 
assets.

Barbara Low

From: Lincoln  on behalf of Sara Mattes 

Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 10:50 PM
To: Emily Marcus 
Cc: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] New resident - school questions

Welcome to Lincoln!

Lincoln Family Association is a good place to start.
I expect someone will reach out to you soon, if they haven’t already.

Then, go to Town Office and talk to the Town Clerk, Valerie Fox.
She can point you in a lot of directions.
And, while there, head to the Conservation Commission to buy a trail map, and 
the Lincoln Trail Guide, published by the Linocln Land Conservation Trust.
Also check in with Park & Recreation to get the flyer on programs.

That’s a beginning.

Best,
Sara


> On Nov 10, 2021, at 11:14 AM, Emily Marcus  wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> We are a family who will be new to Lincoln. Although we have purchased a 
> home, we have not yet moved to town as we have two children, in elementary 
> and middle school, in our current town. We are considering transitioning them 
> to Lincoln in January 2022.
>
> I was hoping to be able to connect with other Lincoln parents to learn a bit 
> more about the local community — school experience, activities, groups, 
> sports and events for kids.
>
> Are there locations in town where many families go for playground use, 
> sports, informal field use, hikes, walks? We are coming from a town with a 
> very vibrant, active community of families. Our children are used to biking 
> and walking to many places so I am hoping there are some bikeable and 
> walkable locations in Lincoln.
>
> I am also hoping to hear from parents about the transition to high school 
> after k-8. Whether public or private.
>
> Any feedback or input is much appreciated.
>
> Emily Marcus Hoertdoerfer
> 14 Stratford Way, Lincoln
>
>
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Re: [LincolnTalk] local podiatrist

[Barbara Low]

Greg Catalano at 54 Baker Avenue Extension in Concord. Suite 201. Treating my 
broken foot now. Previously drained a large cyst from my toe that never 
returned.

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From: Lincoln  on behalf of betty green via 
Lincoln 
Sent: Saturday, October 2, 2021 5:07:02 PM
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Subject: [LincolnTalk] local podiatrist

looking for a good local podiatrist.  Thank you
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Nextdoor.com

[Barbara Low]

It looks like "different people" have "signed" the letter to different parts of 
town. Neither of the names appear in the Lincoln Phone Book (although it is a 
2019 edition).

Barbara Low


From: Lincoln  on behalf of Anne Warner 

Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 6:22 PM
To: Stephen R. Low 
Cc: Lincoln Talk 
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Nextdoor.com

We received one too. It said it was from Kenneth Hull on Tower Road. Does such 
a person exist?

- Sent from iPhone. Typed by thumb. Excuse misspellings!

> On Aug 31, 2021, at 6:03 PM, Stephen R. Low  
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> Nextdoor
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Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO - Need Refrigerator repair

[Barbara Low]

I recommended them to my daughter but they don't handle Samsung refrigerators.

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From: Lincoln  on behalf of Sara Mattes 

Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 9:59:12 AM
To: Joanne Monaghan 
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Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO - Need Refrigerator repair

American Appliance in Waltham

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On Aug 20, 2021, at 4:40 AM, Joanne Monaghan  wrote:


Anyone know someone that is reliable and reasonably priced?
Not a major issue.

Thank you,

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