Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln and the HCA-Affordability and the Public Good

This is good news (the expanded service)…if it comes to pass. The T has been making a lot of promises, but the trains still crawl, new (reliable) cars have yet to be delivered…and on and on. I won’t hold my breath, but will be delighted to find my pessimism has no basis. -- Sara

[LincolnTalk] Picnic bench available?

Hi, I'm writing to find out if anyone in town has a picnic bench (or similar outdoor furniture) no longer in need that they would be willing to donate to an outdoor farm stand for customer use. Thanks, Tom Flint Sent from Outlook -- The LincolnTalk mailing list.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln and the HCA-Affordability and the Public Good

Sara, We have in fact seen improved service since late 2019 around when the pandemic began. Although overall ridership has declined about 29% , weekend ridership now exceeds pre-pandemic numbers

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln and the HCA-Affordability and the Public Good

The lack of safe, reliable service in the Boston metro area has not been due to lack of demand. It is due to inept management and lack of serious investment over decades. -- Sara Mattes > On Mar 19, 2023, at 5:18 PM, Sara Lupkas wrote: > > Speaking to your 3rd point, "public transit

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln and the HCA-Affordability and the Public Good

Speaking to your 3rd point, "public transit would be an important resource for the greater good if it were reliable, regular and affordable service. It is not." It's not because there is not a level of demand for it. With more development, more riders would lead to economies of scale that we just

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Project: Town Meeting, and some big "Thank you's"!

*Update: Lincoln School Project* *Honoring our History, Building Our FutureANNUAL TOWN MEETING! Saturday, March 25, 2023 in the Lincoln School. Check-in begins at 8:30am, Meeting begins promptly at 9:30am! Learn more here !Thank you, FoMA and the Project

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln and the HCA-Affordability and the Public Good

1) If the government was interested in truly committing to public transit, it would place more resources there. Instead, we have seen a steady decline in service, with a few exceptions. In addition, there is a misunderstanding that service is linked to compliance with the HCA. It is not. 2)

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln and the HCA

The HCA, to me at least, is the state government saying to MBTA communities, "if you want to have public transit, you have to make the area around the station walkable for residents and with zoning that forces greener, and hopefully, more affordable housing. It is the government saying to

[LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln and the HCA

The HCA does nothing to address affordable housing crisis. That is NOT a requirement embedded in the HCA. This something Lincoln, on its own, has embraced in the past 50, slowly and steadily, as opportunities arose. We did so without displacing anyone. I trust we can continue on this path.

Re: [LincolnTalk] My Candidacy for the Lincoln Planning Board

We also talk about going green and having more, dense housing near commuter rail stations will help offset our carbon footprint. Adam M HogueCell: (978) 828-6184On Mar 19, 2023, at 3:41 PM, John Mendelson wrote:It could also lead to a long term solution to the area's significant housing shortage

Re: [LincolnTalk] My Candidacy for the Lincoln Planning Board

It could also lead to a long term solution to the area's significant housing shortage (crisis, if you are so inclined.) On Sun, Mar 19, 2023, 3:16 PM Sara Mattes wrote: > What HCA does is create a YUGE financial incentive for developers to come > in and develop undeveloped land, or redevelop

[LincolnTalk] Craig Nicholson for Planning Board

Dear LincolnTalkers, I write in support of Craig Nicholson who, in my opinion, is the most qualified candidate for the Lincoln Planning Board. I met and have known Craig since 2014 when he was serving on the School Building Committee, and since then, he has served as an alternate member of

Re: [LincolnTalk] My Candidacy for the Lincoln Planning Board

What HCA does is create a YUGE financial incentive for developers to come in and develop undeveloped land, or redevelop “lightly developed” neighborhoods. That can lead to the displacement of current residents who rent, rather than own. That potential must not be ignored. Sara -- Sara

Re: [LincolnTalk] My Candidacy for the Lincoln Planning Board

John & Debra, The bus stations in Lincoln, although initially counted, were later removed because the busses that stop there do not really serve the Lincoln community. They essentially serve the Base and then head down Rte 2A through Lexington. That worked in Lincoln's favor because by

[LincolnTalk] Nanny Seeking Nice & Kind Family

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Re: [LincolnTalk] My Candidacy for the Lincoln Planning Board

Thanks Margaret and John. I guess if Bus 76 is not high capacity, then it's game over. But if it is, and if that bus stop does count for this, then I think the Battle Road Farm zoning could be reconsidered. (I know the property is not considered dense enough, but BRF contains a large wetland and

Re: [LincolnTalk] My Candidacy for the Lincoln Planning Board

Here is the definition of a bus station per the law in question: Bus station” means a location with a passenger platform and other fixed infrastructure serving as a point of embarkation for the MBTA Silver Line. Upon the request of an MBTA community, DHCD, in consultation with the MBTA, may

Re: [LincolnTalk] My Candidacy for the Lincoln Planning Board

The HCA is concerned only with zoning. It does not address housing production. It does not require that anything actually get built and and it does not give any kind of credit for existing multi family housing. Lincoln had no zones that are 15 units per acre by right as the HCA requires. Oriole

Re: [LincolnTalk] My Candidacy for the Lincoln Planning Board

I guess my question for anyone that would like to chime in is: Why doesn't the bus station at Hanscom Field and the area surrounding that bus station count in this? And can we count the already existing Battle Road Farm housing, some/most of which is within 0.5 miles of the bus stop and should

[LincolnTalk] Community Support for Jake Lehrhoff for Lincoln School Committee

Jake Lehrhoff for Lincoln School Committee We enthusiastically support the candidacy of Jake Lehrhoff for one of the two Lincoln School Committee seats up for election on March 27. We believe he will be an outstanding member of the School Committee. He will bring to the work of the Committee:

[LincolnTalk] Black Standing Desk Riser - $150 OBO

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[LincolnTalk] Seeking Lightweight Folding Cot

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Re: [LincolnTalk] My Candidacy for the Lincoln Planning Board

Well said, Craig. Thank you for your clarity, analysis, and your confidence in our community… Lincoln can “protect current residents while allowing for limited development…”. Of course we can! I’m looking forward to your thoughtful leadership at the Planning Board. Joe Robbat Old

[LincolnTalk] HFAC Agenda March 21, 2023

Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 7-8 p.m. Location: Zoom video platform h...@lincolntown.org https://zoom.us/j/95621754230?pwd=b3A3UTJUR3I1U28ydW5WTVRtMi9xUT09 Meeting: 956 2175 4230 Passcode: 194503 Ph: (646) 876 9923 Pursuant to current state law, this meeting of the