Re: [LincolnTalk] Favorite auto body repair shops

State Road Autobody in Wayland. They are really good, reasonable and helpful. I am not going anywhere else. Joan On Wed, May 8, 2024, 2:56 PM Emily Haslett wrote: > Hi Lincoln friends, > > Do you have an auto body shop you love? > > With thanks! > Emily Haslett > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing

Re: [LincolnTalk] What am I doing wrong with my hummingbird feeder?

We got a new red feeder from Audubon and humminhbirds love it. The 4 feeder tubes look like flowers. (They did not find the old one very interesting) The feeder should be red, not the water. I have read red food dye is not good for birds. Onward, Joan On Mon, May 6, 2024, 12:55 PM Rob

Re: [LincolnTalk] Car mechanic

We also like the mechanics at Dougherty's. Its important to keep all our options. Joan On Mon, Apr 29, 2024, 8:54 AM Deb Wallace wrote: > Judy -- Marconi's on Rt. 117, formerly Joey's Auto. He was trained by Joey > who sold him the business after he retired. Marconi is an excellent > mechanic

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town Meeting Moments

And in Mandarin Chinese, Dick Bolt responded to An Wang. It was a > memorable time in our lives. > > Joan > > On Wed, Dec 20, 2023, 3:49 PM Adam M Hogue wrote: > >> Yes and there was the famous meeting where few people showed up and voted >> down state funding for the school and cost us 60 plus

Re: [LincolnTalk] Radical change in Lincoln

It always has been hard for people with young children. They used to have babsitting. Do they still? It is a big chunk of time. But it's not that often in comparison to the hours and hours that volunteer town officials put in. Guess it can be seen as the price of democracy? Joan (former LWV

Re: [LincolnTalk] Fwd: HCA info session for Mothers Out Front Lincoln

Wonderful idea to host a zoom infornation meeting on HCA options. Staci and Mothers Out Front. Thank you so much. Joan On Wed, Nov 15, 2023, 2:12 PM Staci Montori wrote: > Hi Friends, > Jennifer is a yes. She prefers Monday or Tuesday 11/27 or 11/28 at 12:00. > What are your thoughts on these

[LincolnTalk] HVA

ndividuals and families as well as the Massachusetts's economy Respectfully, Joan Kimball * Vitas mori. Albus orexiss ducunt ad gabalium. Ubi est altus nomen? Liberi de castus bubo, pugna species!

Re: [LincolnTalk] Plumber recommendation for water heater

Agree. John Silva is terrific!!! Joan On Fri, Nov 10, 2023, 5:45 PM Scott Clary wrote: > John Silva. Perhaps the most intelligent plumber you'll meet, very nice, > reasonably priced and great work and a Lincoln resident. > > 781-647-3236 > > Kind Regards, > > Scott Clary > 617-968-5769 > >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Town Dry cleaner

We also strongly recommend Lincoln Town Cleaner and Mr. Chang. He does our dry cleaning, zipper repair and hemming. We feel fortunate he is in Lincoln. Joan and John Kimball On Fri, Nov 10, 2023, 5:29 PM Bernadette and Mark wrote: > Mr Chang is a wonderful person and honest as the day is

Re: [LincolnTalk] Why Lincoln should overlay HCA zoning over existing multi-family districts

Tricia, thank you so much. You have captured how I have been feeling and thinking. Lincoln Talk gives us an opportunity to share opinions and differences. And that's great. But there are a few who pounce as if they are prosecuting attorneys and judges all in one, pounce sometimes personally,

[LincolnTalk] Last call for Hanscom Jet Expansion meeting November 4 (tomorrow!) at 10:00 at Bemis Hall

for Climate Change! *When:* Saturday, November 4 at 10:00 at Bemis Hall *What: * Alex Chatfield discusses the proposal and work to stop it because of climate change implications *Everyone invited!* *Information below!* Joan Kimball and Travis Roland, co-chairs Lincoln Democratic Town Committee Lincoln

[LincolnTalk] Concerned about Hanscom expansion? Come to this forum Saturdayv11-4 at 10:00 to learn more!

. Please join us! Information below Joan Kimball and Travis Roland, Co-Chairs Lincoln Dems *EVENTS* -- Presentation *Open Meeting on Expansion of Private Jets at Hanscom Field and Everywhere—A Climate Change Challenge <https://lincolnmadems.us3.list-manage.com/tr

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA & Codman Road

Thank you David for your clear message. I agree with each town doing their part to help the housing crisis we are facing. And besides, it's the law. Senator Barrett at one point said, we have the jobs and we have workers, but not adequate housing for them. I certainly benefit from other

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice/Codman Corner Road

Staci, thank you for your thoughtful and inspiring explanation. Joan On Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 8:13 PM Staci Montori wrote: > Hi Susanna, > > My understanding is that the first SLIPC working group looked at rezoning > an 'out of the way' area, the Green Ridge/"Flying Nun" condo area. There > was a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Fwd: Many thanks...

And continuing on Sara's email, also thanks by name to the Coalition to stop Expansion of Private Jets at Hanscom and Everywhere that has over 50 groups as members and who distrubuted the bright yellow signs. Joan Kimball On Thu, Oct 5, 2023, 9:19 AM Sara Mattes wrote: > > > > …

Re: [LincolnTalk] 15 units per acre

bylaws and regulations that will ensure good results. 40% of our town is in conservation. And we protect our wetlands. Joan Kimball On Tue, Oct 3, 2023, 9:30 PM John Mendelson wrote: > Sad to say the congestion ship has already sailed as people have been > forced, due to the hig

Re: [LincolnTalk] Join our Hanscom Expansion stand-out at Paul Revere Capture Site Tuesday at 4:00pm

Alex has them if there are any left. Joan On Mon, Sep 4, 2023, 5:43 PM Anne Warner wrote: > Thank you Alex. If I’m ever free at that time (unlikely as I work full > time) , I shall come join you. Question for you or anyone else reading > this: do you know where we could get one of those yellow

Re: [LincolnTalk] Three cheers for Lincoln Parks and Rec!

A lovely day to be together as Lincoln. Loved seeing all the floats, the people, and again appreciating the Lincoln Step Team. Joan On Tue, Jul 4, 2023, 10:38 PM Christina Thompson < christinathompso...@gmail.com> wrote: > I agree! Lovely turnout, weather fine just for the right stretch of

Re: [LincolnTalk] Photo sorting/album making help sought

I use shutterfly. And there is s feature that lets you do it yourself with template help. I wOuld bever do the automatic version. BUT the non automatic lets you choose how many photos you want on each page, a a variety of setups for each number and text. Joan On Fri, Jun 16, 2023, 12:57 PM

[LincolnTalk] Against Hansom Private Jet Expansion? Join Bill McKibben & Neil Rasmussen on a webnar June 21 at 5:00. Registration below!!

 *Save the date! –* · *Wed, June 21, 5 pm via zoom**: Join Bill McKibben (Third Act) & Neil Rasmussen (Save Our Heritage) *and others who are fighting to prevent a major Private Jet Expansion at Hanscom Airfield for an informational webinar: ·*R*egistration link for June 21:

[LincolnTalk] [Spring Concert to benefit SVdP and the food pantry

Thanks to the volunteers at SVdP not only for the impressive work they do all year but also, in this case, for the superb Spring Concert last Tuesday at Pierce Park. It was a beautiful evening in every way. The music was wonderful. ( I don't have the names of the musicians; they were all

[LincolnTalk] Thank you. Velvet

Thank you for your very skillful response to us. We all need to have a basic understanding of each other, where we are coming from and the nature of our journeys. And it takes time. Your explanation was both clear and kind. Joan -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

[LincolnTalk] First Call to the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee Caucus on June 4 at 2:00

-convention <http://www.massdems.org/massdems-convention>*. QUESTIONS: Go to https://www.lincolnmadems.org/join-us Send a message to the LDTC Co-Chairs under “Contact us.” Joan Kimball and Travis Roland, Co-Chairs Lincoln Democratic Town Committee -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bravo, Lexington!

Bravo Connie. Well said. On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, 6:11 PM wrote: > Nobody enjoys "additional gridlock, noise, and fumes," but there is > something called the greater good that asks us to think of people who need > housing in a very tight market near public transportation. Eventually, this > kind

Re: [LincolnTalk] Edson Delinksi - Recommendations?

Efson is terrific. He did our back porch several years ago. Great work. Joan On Thu, Feb 16, 2023, 5:14 PM sophie dixon wrote: >  > Hi there, we are about to do a bathroom renovation and we were put in > touch with Edson. He mentioned getting references locally, anyone willing > to give

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Mothers Out Front Lincoln Hanscom Field Public Comment Submitted

Rachel, This is a wonderful compendium. So thorough about the ways we can comment and background material so we can learn more. Thank you. Joan On Tue, Feb 14, 2023, 7:27 AM Rachel Neurath wrote: > *Thank you* to everyone who added their name to the Mothers Out Front > Hanscom Field

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

Yes, we are one community. On Fri, Feb 3, 2023, 11:03 AM Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > Correct. > > We are ONE community. > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone > > > On Friday, February 3, 2023, 10:21 AM, Abigail

[LincolnTalk] School discussion

and am impressed with their vision, experience and skill in answering questions. There will always be different points of view--they will be addressed-- and still we need to appreciate all that is going well. Joan Kimball -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln

[LincolnTalk] Join us in meeting with Rep. Gentile at Bemis, TODAY at 2:30

Final Call: The Lincoln Democratic Town Committee invites all Lincoln residents to join us and meet with our new State House Rep. Carmine Gentile TODAY at Bemis Hall at 2:30. Ample time for questions and answers. Hope you can join us! Joan Kimball and Barbara Slayter * Which precinct

[LincolnTalk] Power and wifi out on Hillside Road

Hi Are many places without power? Joan Kimball -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription

Re: [LincolnTalk] Passing Of Esther Braun

, geology, solar system, nature in its wholeness. I enjoyed seeing her at Concord concerts and at Carleton Willard. She leaves a great legacy. Joan Kimball * --Thich Nhat Hanh* On Mon, Nov 28, 2022 at 11:06 AM wrote: > My mother, Esther Braun, passed away peacefully and quickly, with m

Re: [LincolnTalk] (no subject)

I feel very grateful to the volunteers who maintain the site. As far as I am concerned, it's their choice. On Sat, Nov 19, 2022, 1:07 PM V Saleme wrote: > Vbulletin forums is generally considered the standard, by which all other > forms of groupware, threading and communication within a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Slack instead of Mailman?

We are a very small town (around 5000 without Hanscom) and I am appreciative of having this community service on line. What firs s really small town might not fit a larger suburb/town. And I appreciate so much the volunteers who moderate it. And I think discussions of issues good, especially

[LincolnTalk] The LDTC wishes to introduce itself to you!

n more about the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee and get involved with our initiatives. *Thanks!* Joan Kimball and Barbara Slayter Co-Chairs Lincoln Democratic -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Comparable water usage??

Perhaps we should find a way to fund our water that does not depend on excessive water usage. On Thu, Aug 4, 2022, 8:29 PM Ruth Ann Hendrickson wrote: > Yes, of course some people don't water their lawns and others have little > or no lawn and then some have vast lawns and water them lavishly.

[LincolnTalk] How the Charles River is being affected by drought

How the Charles River is being affected by drought https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/03/metro/how-charles-river-is-being-impacted-by-drought/ Our choices today affect us now and in the future. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives

Re: [LincolnTalk] Why hasn’t a call from the town or the water department been made town wide to talk about the drought restrictions?

Hi. Not any change in water use, just this most serious condition. Its not a "normal" drought condition. People can take responsibilty of finding out a loosening of conditions or finding out less serious driughts by reading signs This is a serious condition for our environment and we need to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Why are people in Weston still irrigating their lawns?

Thanks, Sara. I agree. Its very important for us in Lincoln to take care of our water supply. Water will be increasingly precious with climate change, and we all have a role to play in conserving water in times of draught for both people and wildlife. Grass will come back after browning off.

Re: [LincolnTalk] ALERT COMPLETE WATERING BAN

Thank you Ruth Ann for clarifying rules. And for asking for suggestions. Thanks to all who wrote in. I learned a lot. Early this morning I watered my newly planted butterfly weed with water I used to cook corn last night. Snd will use more of the suggestions. Was so hoping for rain

Re: [LincolnTalk] bikes and trails

I agree. Jeannine. Leave the trails as they are. My concern is for habitat. This--connected wildlife corridors in Lincoln-- is a wonderful thing. And, so often we, the dominant species, have favored people and their desires over wildlife in big and small ways. I walked to Walden Pond yesterday

Re: [LincolnTalk] Trails Continuance

I would like to know how bikes will affect habitat. We have worked to purchase and protect connected conservation parcels for wildlife as well as people. I read that one person believes that heavier bike traffic will not affect habitat. Does the conservation commision or Land trust or

[LincolnTalk] June 12 Race Amity Festival 6:00-7:30 at the Weston Town Green

*June 12: 6-7:30 Weston Town Green: Race Amity Festival. All invited.* Hope you and your family will join us in Weston for the Race Amity Day Festival. What: A day to celebrate cultures that make up America When: June 12: 6-7:30 Where: Weston Town Green Background: Since 2016, the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Dry cleaners

There were 2 cleaners in Lincoln. I don't know about the one near Donelon's. We go to Mr. Chang at Lincoln Town Cleaners next to the Railroad tracks behind the new location of Clark Gallery. And we recommend him. Joan Kimball On Sat, Apr 30, 2022, 10:16 AM wrote: > Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2022

[LincolnTalk] FPL Racial Justice Journey April 7 at 7pm on Zoom: screening of PBS "The Power to Heal"

*Thursday: April 7 at 7 pm on Zoom* *The Racial Justice Journey Continues with a screening of the award winning PBS documentary “The Power to Heal”* *Hope you can join us **to see this eloquent PBS documentary about the struggle to secure equal and adequate access to healthcare for all

[LincolnTalk] FPL Racial Justice Journey...Thursday Ap 7 at 7..."The Power to Heal!" Please join us!

*The First Parish Church's* * Racial Justice Journey Continues* * Thursday, April 7 at 7 on zoom* * with a screening of * * the award winning PBS documentary * *“The Power to Heal”* *Hope you can join us **to see this moving PBS documentary about the struggle to secure equal and adequate

Re: [LincolnTalk] LINCOLN…We Have a Problem !

After reading Scott's email, I wondered how Jay's concern about CRT (Critical Race Theory --a subject taught in colleges and graduate schools) has to do with his running for a seat on the Lincoln K-8 school committee. I didn't receive Jay's flier and feel we all be able to understand. Thanks,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Support for Planning Board Incumbents

We too support the incumbants, Margaret Olson and Steve Gladstone because of their outstanding work on the planning board. We second Dilla Tingley in sending thanks to Allen Vander Meulen for writing such a good letter on their behalf. We hope you will join us in voting for Margaret Olson and

Re: [LincolnTalk] Zipper repair on ski jacket

Mr Chang at Lincoln Towh Cleaners has repaired lots of our zippers with great success. Joan On Sat, Mar 12, 2022, 4:15 PM wayne vetrone wrote: > I searched the archives and didn't find any posts about zipper > replacement. Does anyone have a good place to bring a ski jacket for a > zipper

[LincolnTalk] Here's how you can help the people of Ukraine : NPR

https://www.npr.org/2022/02/25/1082992947/ukraine-support-help Here is a link to an article in NPR as to how to help people in Ukraine. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Speaking to Children About War

Thank you, Margit. On Thu, Feb 24, 2022, 10:10 AM Margit Griffith wrote: > Dear Neighbors, > > I was recently asked, "How do I speak to my grandchildren about war?" For > a moment, I had to pause; children and war do not belong in the same > sentence. Sadly, children are all too often among

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

I agree with you. Don. Carry in, carry out. The thought of barrels with untreated bagged feces is definately unappealing. And what happens next? On Tue, Feb 15, 2022, 12:05 PM Donald Hafner wrote: > One of the paradoxes of putting out trash receptacles is that then people > use them,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Winter Carnival Update-Event This Afternoon!

Thanks Virginia, thanks, Sara, thanks Janet Boynton, filmmaker! It was terrific. Learning about old Lincoln, hearing the wonderful stories, the good humor, seeing these old friends talking, the wonderful smiles, the old photographs. Also brought back more recent memories of these elders.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Contractor for Deck Repair

Second Edson. He is terrific. Joan On Thu, Feb 3, 2022, 9:56 AM ERIC SNYDER wrote: > Jay, > Try to get Edson Delinski if you can. > He's the best and ha worked for many Licolnites over the past 9 years. > He has many happy homeowners in Lincoln. > Edson is copied so he has your email and you

Re: [LincolnTalk] Massachusetts will punish suburbs that don't allow apartments near transit.

I believe that many existing units count. Could someone please clarify? Planning Board? Many of us want to help with the housing crisis in this part of MA. And i appreciate that there are differing opinions. May we continue to be civil as we are doing now. Joan On Mon, Jan 24, 2022, 7:54 PM

Re: [LincolnTalk] Too much - or too little - salt on the road

When I was on the Conservation Commission we were concerned about salt because of health of the wetlands and protecting our drinking water supply, all of which is contained and originates in Lincoln. Joan On Sun, Jan 16, 2022, 2:34 PM Dennis Liu wrote: > Since this seems to be a growing

[LincolnTalk] Tonight! Please join FPL Racial Justice Journey at 7 for screening of Reconstruction: PBS Henry Louis Gates

The First Parish in Lincoln's Racial Justice Journey continues on *Thursday, December 2 at 7 PM with a screening of Henry Louis Gates' Reconstruction, part 1 as shown on PBS.* *Join Zoom Meeting* https://zoom.us/j/97630101224?pwd=TkJHSnYvaEpsTnVEb1ZsbVFxY2Fxdz09 Meeting ID: 976 3010 1224

[LincolnTalk] FPL Racial Justice Journey, Tonight. Zoom at 7

Thursday, November 18 at 7 PM ……..Please Join US! *Screening: We Shall Remain, Wounded Knee* *When:** Thursday, November 18, 2021 @7:00 PM - 9:00 PM* *Join Zoom Meeting* *https://zoom.us/j/93361487119?pwd=STBNdHRCZjlvT3ZSMVFneUcrMFBDUT09

Re: [LincolnTalk] Why is Sherman’s Bridge Road’s bridge wooden?

the original look, as had been promised, and > certainly not with the original stones. > > Sara Mattes > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 14, 2021, at 2:33 PM, Joan Kimball wrote: > >  > > > > Hi. It is historic on the Sudbury River, a designated Wil

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Why is Sherman’s Bridge Road’s bridge wooden?

Hi. It is historic on the Sudbury River, a designated Wild and Scenic River. During the study to determine designation, it needed repair. A lot of Wayland Advocates worked hard to have it repaired as it was, an historic bridge. The designation for the river included historic qualities. The same

[LincolnTalk] Please join us TONIGHT for Screening of Jill Lepore's Talk on King Philips War. 7 PM Zoom. All invited

e Name of War has revised our thinking about King Philip's war and about the uses of history. See you tonight. All are welcome!. Joan Kimball for the Racial Justice Journey -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330

Re: [LincolnTalk] best places for eyeglasses

I have gone to Weston Optical in Wayland for years. On Fri, Nov 5, 2021, 10:42 AM Bob Kupperstein wrote: > We've gotten very good service at Bay State Eye on Moody Street in > Waltham: https://www.baystateeye.com > > Personal, very friendly, knowledgeable service - and they accept all the >

[LincolnTalk] FPL Racial Justice Journey, "The Pilgrims" at 7 tonight on zoom

*Thursday, November 4 at 7 pm* Join us as we continue to look at the people who created our history. This month we are looking at the interactions between the Native Americans and the Pilgrims. This PBS American Experience documentary, *The Pilgrims*, illuminates the English world of the

[LincolnTalk] FYI: 3 Talks about Racial Justice: Don Hafner, Ray Shepard and Elise Lemire

Three outstanding talks: 1.* Tonight*, sponsored by First Parish Racial Justice Journey and Lincoln Historical Society.7 P.M. on zoom *Don Hafner: Entangled Lives: Black and White. Lincoln and It's African American Residents in the 18th Century*. Zoom Link: Join the event here:

[LincolnTalk] Ray Shepard's Talk on Thursday October 21st hosted by the FPL Racial Justice Journey

Please join us on zoom tonight at 7 on zoom! WHAT: Ray Shepard's talk on "How do we talk about race in a time of critical race theory pushback?" And time for discussion. WHEN: Tonight at 7:00 p.m. HOW : Zoom: to find link go to fplincoln.org/calendar. Click on date and 7:00 talk. HOST: First

Re: [LincolnTalk] We are about to get redistricted… again… maybe… probably

Hi. Do you or anyonevknow about our Congress district also? Thanks, Sara, for telling us about implications for state legislature. Joan On Thu, Oct 14, 2021, 8:20 AM Sara Mattes wrote: > The proposed State *HOUSE* map has us joined with Weston and a part of > Needham and become Norfolk 14.

[LincolnTalk] Screening of "Harriet" at First Parish on Zoom Thursday, October 14 at 7

The First Parish Racial Justice Advocates invites you to join us for a screening of Harriet about Harriet Tubman on Thursday, October 14 st 7 on zoom. This film takes us a step further on our Racial Justice Journey. To find the link go to *https://www.fplincoln.org/calendar

[LincolnTalk] Screening of Traces of the Trade is at 7:00 (not 7:30 as in last title) on September 30

corrosive role of silence in contemporary conversations about race, issues of white privilege and guilt, and questions of response, repair, and reparations. For more information about the film, please visit http://www.tracesofthetrade.org/.” Joan Kimball for FPL's Racial Justice Advocates * --

[LincolnTalk] FPL invites you to a screening of Traces of the Trade Thursday, September 30 at 7:30

corrosive role of silence in contemporary conversations about race, issues of white privilege and guilt, and questions of response, repair, and reparations. For more information about the film, please visit http://www.tracesofthetrade.org/.” Joan Kimball for FPL's Racial Justice Advocates -- The L

[LincolnTalk] Please join the First Parish Lincoln's Racial Justice Journey tomorrow at 7 P.M. for a screening

by going on the Calendar for September 23 and clicking on "After the Mayflower." --Joan Kimball for the FPL Racial Justice Journey *** "After the Mayflower" is the first episode of "We Sha

[LincolnTalk] Screening "I Am Not Your Negro" Thursday September 9 at 7-9 P.M. on Zoom

n-literature>. This last meeting of the James Baldwin Summer will provide a discussion of this book and opportunities for reflection on all we have learned during the James Baldwin Summer. * Please join us! * Joan Kimball for the Racial Justice Advocates -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Coyotes

And we have had coyotes for years and years. About 15 years ago, I held a staff retreat at my house. Suddenly all the biologists looked especially alert. Four coyotes ran through our yard! The highlight of the yearly planning retreat for these scientists. And this was before the chickens. Joan

Re: [LincolnTalk] Why are codman farm goods so expensive

Yes, but Whole Foods can price lower because of quantity. You can see it in food and flower prices. They are a national chain. Codman and local farmers have locally grown food. Farm staff need to be paid fairly for this labor intensive food. And so we can choose, as Sara says. On Wed, Jul