[LincolnTalk] Reminder/Warning

2023-02-03 Thread John and Margit Griffith
The moderators regularly get emails from people saying, "I just posted something to the whole list by mistake, can you remove it?" We can't. Right now, I am typing an email. This is an email. Just like any other email, once you send it, it's gone. You can't pull it back. It might help to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Responding to this morning’s dialogue about the MS principal search committee

2023-02-03 Thread Bijoy Misra
Friends, It is a standard practice in LT that I can't write "this morning's thread". My note appears 24 hours later or may die in transit. Here is a test! Thank you for letting me write! Bijoy Misra On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 5:00 PM Abigail Adams via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Responding to this morning’s dialogue about the MS principal search committee

2023-02-03 Thread john gregg via Lincoln
To All, Not sure how asking about having equal representation at the table for our kids education is considered in any way racist. I think that those with a personal investment in their child's education need to have a voice, not sure if the group specified represents all of our community and

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

2023-02-03 Thread john gregg via Lincoln
Andy,  SO maybe the point should be to have MORE parent representation, more diverse voices who might disagree with current policies and direction. From my knowledge of those involved there are many who are aligned with the same ideology of where the school sees itself moving towards in the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Responding to this morning’s dialogue about the MS principal search committee

2023-02-03 Thread Abigail Adams via Lincoln
Articulated perfectly, Kristen! Thank you! Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, February 3, 2023, 4:41 PM, Cynthia E. Bencal wrote: Well-stated. Kristen.  Thank you.Cindy B. On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 12:19 PM Kristen Ferris wrote: I am not a regular LT user and so apologies, I can’t

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

2023-02-03 Thread john gregg via Lincoln
Seth, There is a reason they made the choice, she is a smart person who deserves a spot but why is there not another parent in the town to represent different views or opinions. I would readily offer my views but I have been silenced by Becky McFall on down to the School Committee, it is all

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

2023-02-03 Thread Peter Buchthal
Andy, In today's email I also said "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." Three of the four candidates are already employed in other school systems through the end of the school year. The

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

2023-02-03 Thread Karla Gravis
I think it's fair to assume that, as parents, we're all invested in our children. But I also firmly believe we need a plurality of views, because we all have valid, complementary, interests. I agree with what others have said, it is misguided to think one single voice speaks for the whole

Re: [LincolnTalk] Hanscom: proposed massive development

2023-02-03 Thread Stephanie Smoot
In addition to the noise and disturbance to the high school and residents, I can't imagine how this proposed expansion can co-exist with the Minuteman National Park. Regards, *Stephanie Smoot* 857 368-9175 work 781 941-6842 personal cell *617 595-5217 *work cell 126 Chestnut Circle Lincoln, MA

[LincolnTalk] wanted Cape Dory Typhoon

2023-02-03 Thread DEBORAH MANEGOLD
Hoping for leads on an 18 foot Cape Dory Typhoon for sale with a trailer. Thanks Deb Manegold -- 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

Re: [LincolnTalk] Responding to this morning’s dialogue about the MS principal search committee

2023-02-03 Thread Cynthia E. Bencal
Well-stated. Kristen. Thank you. Cindy B. On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 12:19 PM Kristen Ferris wrote: > I am not a regular LT user and so apologies, I can’t figure out how to > respond directly to this morning’s thread, but wanted to add to the > discussion. > > I value the discussion and debate in

[LincolnTalk] Our State Senator and Climate Action

2023-02-03 Thread buzz.constable
As many of you are aware, our State Senator Mike Barrett is the singular leader in the Legislature on matters of climate change. The new two year session of the Legislature has just begun, and the issues of alternative energy production, transmission and distribution, as well as the role of

Re: [LincolnTalk] Looking for a 3BR rental in Lincoln

2023-02-03 Thread Christina Hurley via Lincoln
I wish I had an answer for this need, but I saw this as an opportunity to reach out, I am looking for a two bedroom rental for me and my daughter, who also goes to Lincoln public school. If I see something for three-bedroom, I’ll definitely reach back out and keep this in my prayers. Sent from

Re: [LincolnTalk] Responding to this morning’s dialogue about the MS principal search committee

2023-02-03 Thread Peter Buchthal
Just to clarify. Inclusion is important. I find it difficult to understand why I am getting jumped upon for pointing out that a single Boston Parent cannot represent all of the interests of the school community by herself. A Lincoln resident parent and a resident-at-large should also have been

Re: [LincolnTalk] Responding to this morning’s dialogue about the MS principal search committee

2023-02-03 Thread Lucy Maulsby
Thank you. Lucy On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 6:19 PM Kristen Ferris wrote: > I am not a regular LT user and so apologies, I can’t figure out how to > respond directly to this morning’s thread, but wanted to add to the > discussion. > > I value the discussion and debate in the LT community, and

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

2023-02-03 Thread Sara Mattes
I would tend to agree with Peter’s interpretation. The decision on which applicants to review and who will be a finalist is key. The timeline seems to have been set to ensure the current leadership would set the stage for this decision, be that good or bad. I would not have used the term “bless

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

2023-02-03 Thread Andy Wang
All, I wanted to call out a nuance in Peter's email regarding the inclusion of the incoming superintendent in the process that I want to make sure people are aware of. In Becky's Dec 21 Letter From The Superintendent ( https://www.lincnet.org/Page/5798), she says this: "I hope to create a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Hanscom: proposed massive development

2023-02-03 Thread Sara Mattes
Katie, Where is Mothers Out Front on this ? Shouldn’t they be loud and proud to lead the charge? Sara -- Sara Mattes > On Feb 3, 2023, at 12:50 PM, > wrote: > > Hi Scott, > > I’m sorry to hear of your situation, and I’m sure news of > this Hanscom development proposal is hard to

[LincolnTalk] Unveiling of the historic Adams sampler -- 4pm today (Friday)!

2023-02-03 Thread Virginia Quinn
Come to the Town Offices this afternoon when we'll be introducing one our most special archival treasures! Friday, February 3 4:00-5:30 pm, Town Offices, 1st floor *Unveiling of Historic Adams Sampler* The Lincoln Town Archives and Lincoln Historical Society invite you to be among the first

[LincolnTalk] Donations for homeless shelter

2023-02-03 Thread Barbara Snyder via Lincoln
I have a large bag of sweaters I would like to donate. Please message me privately. bg...@me.com Sent from my iPad -- 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

Re: [LincolnTalk] Responding to this morning’s dialogue about the MS principal search committee

2023-02-03 Thread sally kindleberger
Kristin Ferris - what a great letter so important to fight against institutional racism! You write very well- stay in the fray! On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 12:19 PM Kristen Ferris wrote: > I am not a regular LT user and so apologies, I can’t figure out how to > respond directly to this morning’s

Re: [LincolnTalk] Responding to this morning’s dialogue about the MS principal search committee

2023-02-03 Thread Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln
Well said Kristen.  Thank you for your courage.  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, February 3, 2023, 12:19 PM, Kristen Ferris wrote: I am not a regular LT user and so apologies, I can’t figure out how to respond directly to this morning’s thread, but wanted to add to the

[LincolnTalk] Responding to this morning’s dialogue about the MS principal search committee

2023-02-03 Thread Kristen Ferris
I am not a regular LT user and so apologies, I can’t figure out how to respond directly to this morning’s thread, but wanted to add to the discussion. I value the discussion and debate in the LT community, and appreciate the sentiments expressed around that. At the same time, I think virtual

[LincolnTalk] Looking for a 2 BR rental in Lincoln

2023-02-03 Thread Stephen Dirrane
Also, a friend who’s a long-time Lincoln resident is looking for a 2 bedroom. Please let me know. Stephen Dirrane 978.369.0024 Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2023, at 11:04 AM, Ted Chan wrote: > > The house across the street from us, 133 Lincoln Road is for rent. Looks > like about. 3

Re: [LincolnTalk] Hanscom: proposed massive development

2023-02-03 Thread Sara Mattes
It can be done if the leadership of Lincoln, Concord, Lexington and Bedford unite, with our State Reps and Senators + Minuteman National Historical Park. Perhaps our Congressional delegation might also weigh in. They have, in the past. We were a united and mighty bunch in the past and can be so

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

2023-02-03 Thread Sara Mattes
Clearly, we are one community, of many minds. -- Sara Mattes > On Feb 3, 2023, at 11:02 AM, Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln > wrote: > > Correct. > > We are ONE community. > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone > > On Friday, February

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

2023-02-03 Thread wayne vetrone
A disqualifying statement if I ever read one. On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 11:08 AM Joan Kimball wrote: > 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

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

2023-02-03 Thread Joan Kimball
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

Re: [LincolnTalk] Looking for a 3BR rental in Lincoln

2023-02-03 Thread Ted Chan
The house across the street from us, 133 Lincoln Road is for rent. Looks like about. 3 bedroom. Also if anyone is interested in a 4BR sublet for the summer (e.g. if you are doing a big reno), please let us know! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2023, at 10:29 AM, Caroline Hazen wrote: > >

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

2023-02-03 Thread Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln
Correct. We are ONE community.  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, February 3, 2023, 10:21 AM, Abigail Adams via Lincoln wrote: A parent of a child at LPS school is an invested parent. A parent is a parent and represents all parents interests. Anything but will NOT be tolerated or

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

2023-02-03 Thread Seth Rosen
Hi Abigail, I’ve made some comments below.On Feb 3, 2023, at 10:21 AM, Abigail Adams via Lincoln wrote: A parent of a child at LPS school is an invested parent.## I think we can all agree with this.  A parent is a parent and represents all parents interests. ## Peter has respectfully expressed

[LincolnTalk] 126 chestnutcircle 2 bdrm for sale

2023-02-03 Thread Stephanie Smoot
Hi , my 2 bdrm unit at Farrar Pond Village is up for sale. It’s an end unit and has direct access to trails/boat launcharea. The area is surrounded by conservation land so there is a great community garden and lots of deer to enjoy buffet. It’s great for dog walkers. We enjoyed raising my

[LincolnTalk] Looking for a 3BR rental in Lincoln

2023-02-03 Thread Caroline Hazen
Good morning! I’m posting on behalf of a family member (not on LT) who is hoping to move from Oriole Landing into a house/condo in Lincoln this spring or summer. She has two daughters in the Lincoln schools so does not want to move out of town. She and her girls just need more room. She’s

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

2023-02-03 Thread 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

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

2023-02-03 Thread Abigail Adams via Lincoln
A parent of a child at LPS school is an invested parent. A parent is a parent and represents all parents interests. Anything but will NOT be tolerated or accepted in this community.  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, February 3, 2023, 9:56 AM, Peter Buchthal wrote: Andy,

[LincolnTalk] High School Seniors: Lincoln Scholarship application is now open

2023-02-03 Thread Aldis Russell
High school seniors (and parents), The Lincoln Scholarship Committee application is now open. The application deadline is March 31, 2023. The application can be found at this link on the left hand side of the webpage or at the bottom of the page if you on a mobile device. (

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Projected Class Size

2023-02-03 Thread V Saleme
Jennifer, when you’re suggesting through a ‘reminder’, that (lincoln) is a privileged town, what do you mean by that? Vic On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 9:52 AM Jennifer Saffran wrote: > I would like to remind people that, yes, Lincoln is, on average, a > privileged town, but that doesn’t mean

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

2023-02-03 Thread Peter Buchthal
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

Re: [LincolnTalk] Hanscom: proposed massive development

2023-02-03 Thread rneurath
Dear Lincoln Talk - my apologies for cc-ing everyone. Please disregard my prior message.Thank you,Rachel Neurath On Feb 3, 2023, at 8:49 AM, rneur...@gmail.com wrote:Thank you so much for bringing this to everyone’s attention, Kati!I hope you are doing well! It’s been so fun to be back in Lincoln

Re: [LincolnTalk] Hanscom: proposed massive development

2023-02-03 Thread Scott L. Rodman
Kati, Many thanks for sending this. We are building a new home on Bypass Road and wondering what the impact will be on traffic. The current plans fly so low you can read the tail numbers. What is of the greatest concern is how this might change the types of planes to the much larger ones noted

Re: [LincolnTalk] Communication with School Committee

2023-02-03 Thread Karla Gravis
Andy, I wrote my email response this morning. However, as a newcomer to town and Lincoln Talk, my emails all still go through moderation so it was only released this afternoon *after* your email with the comment tracker suggestion was sent. I had not seen your comment tracker suggestion when I

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Projected Class Size

2023-02-03 Thread Anne Warner
The Open Meeting Laws provide that whenever a quorum of a Town committee is meeting, The meeting must be open to the public. There is nothing wrong or violative of that law in discussions on Lincoln Talk. If anything is n “open” forum, it is this list serve. - Sent from iPhone. Typed by

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Projected Class Size

2023-02-03 Thread Jennifer Saffran
I would like to remind people that, yes, Lincoln is, on average, a privileged town, but that doesn’t mean everyone in it is “privileged”. (By privileged, I assume that means a high per household income.) It is easy to see the incredible beauty and assets of Lincoln and its residents as somehow

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Projected Class Size

2023-02-03 Thread DJCP
You know what frugality I would have liked to see? The school reno project passing however many years ago with state funding so we wouldn't have had the $90+ million project. Versus shaving, what, generously estimating here, a few thousand dollars off the price of educating each of our less than

Re: [LincolnTalk] Hanscom: proposed massive development

2023-02-03 Thread rneurath
Thank you so much for bringing this to everyone’s attention, Kati!I hope you are doing well! It’s been so fun to be back in Lincoln and sometimes see Melissa, Ronan, and Pat when I go for walks with Claire! All the best,Rachel Neurath On Feb 2, 2023, at 12:51 PM, kwinch...@comcast.net wrote: