[LincolnTalk] Fwd: The Umbrella's Fall Concert - Important Information!

FYI -- Sara Mattes > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "The Umbrella Arts Center" > Subject: The Umbrella's Fall Concert - Important Information! > Date: September 27, 2023 at 10:07:00 AM EDT > To: samat...@gmail.com > > > > > > > > SAVE THE DATE > for > The Umbrella's Fall

[LincolnTalk] Moving Heavy Things???

Hello Lincoln Talk! I am looking for recommendations for help moving some super heavy exercise equipment up a couple flights of stairs. Thanks! Julianne Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at

[LincolnTalk] CCBC at State of The Town

COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE STATE OF THE TOWN, SEPT. 30, 2023 At the State of the Town Meeting (SOTT) on September 30, 2023, starting at 10:00 a.m., the CCBC will present a set of building concepts to Town residents, and will provide residents with opportunities to ask questions and share

[LincolnTalk] Used car needed

I have a good friend/employee that needs a safe used car. Any leads would be appreciated. see info below. -- Elaine Jarvis Musical Theater Experiences P:617-827-9063 E: ejarvis2...@gmail.com W: www.musicaltheaterexperiences.com -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

[LincolnTalk] ISO Printer to borrow or buy

Hello LT, In the middle of a printing job of marketing materials, my Epson WF-3540 printer of many years decided to kick the bucket! Does anyone have an inkjet color printer that I may borrow, or buy? Or, if anyone has one that they don’t use or need they’d like to pass on, please let me

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

This is not the first time I've heard lost state funding for the school mentioned as a reason to move quickly on the new building project. My understanding is there is no state funding at stake now. I will vote to kick the can down the road. I don't want a white elephant. If the cost will

Re: [LincolnTalk] What is going on with the 117 commuter rail crossing?

Not sure but there is an accident on Codman rd close to 117 with police cones up, at least 1 police cruiser and a bulldozer - just in the last 7 minutes… Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 7:17 PM, Louis Zipes wrote: Sorry to interrupt the CC Building

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

Thank you for explaining town governance to me.Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 27, 2023, at 7:08 PM, Edward Young wrote:"And to that point: the number crunchers say it’s okay, and I believe them."No, actually, the number crunchers say what the numbers are, and then the voters say what’s okay.On Sep

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

I don’t believe for a second that numbers don’t matter — far from it. But I have no doubt that there is a vocal minority of people who seem to believe that by throwing numbers around — only the numbers they have seized upon as important — they give the impression that they must know what they are

[LincolnTalk] BSO tickets for sale October 13 1:30 PM

The program reads: Andris Nelsons conducts Haydn, Shostakovich, and Habibi with Yo-Yo Ma, cello Two seats on aisle in Row M. Please contact me directly at imwei...@gmail.com -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To

[LincolnTalk] Will pay to get mattress to transfer station

We are looking for a pick up truck or any vehicle large enough to bring a queen mattress to the transfer station, in lieu of renting a truck for a whole day. Will pay! Please call my husband Dave 917 763 1792. Thank you! -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

[LincolnTalk] Wood splitter to borrow or rent

Hi LT, I’m planning to do some wood splitting this weekend (either Saturday 9/30 or Sunday 10/1) and before I spend $86(!) for a 4-hour rental from Home Depot I thought I’d tap the hive mind and see if anyone either has a splitter that they’d be willing to loan out, or knows of e.g. a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Cat on the loose

Thank you for posting, we live next door and that’s our cat, Poppy. She sneaks out periodically but always comes back, so no cause for alarm. - Corey On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 3:42 PM Taylor Family wrote: > This kitty was wandering behind First Parish Church at 3:41 pm > > > > Sent from my

[LincolnTalk] Lunch & Learn

Hello Neighbors, Upcoming Free Zoom Lunch & Learn for Family Caregivers, Solo Agers & Retirees Register: https://cmkhomecare.net/caregiver-support-project/ Date & Time: October 18th @ 12noon - 1pm Topic: Long Term Care Insurance This presentation

[LincolnTalk] What is going on with the 117 commuter rail crossing?

Sorry to interrupt the CC Building committee talk here but cars have been backing up and train horns have been blowing all day but I have been too lazy to walk down and check out the situation. What is going on with the railroad crossing? -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

> "And to that point: the number crunchers say it’s okay, and I believe them." No, actually, the number crunchers say what the numbers are, and then the voters say what’s okay. On Sep 27, 2023, at 6:34 PM, Lis Herbert wrote: > > I don’t believe for a second that numbers don’t matter — far

[LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

The idea that someone would advocate that the residents of Lincoln should pay millions of dollars of their money to a construction project on the basis of vague aspirations about “values and beliefs", without a close look at the relevant facts -- including the relevant numbers -- is so mind

Re: [LincolnTalk] Fw: Community Center- size considerations

Mr. Payne talked about the impact of indebtedness on our bond rating in this presentation starting at minute ~7:00. In order to not affect our AA bond rating and to avoid incurring higher interest rates, we can borrow up to ~$30M. If we borrow $25M

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

I would also like to dispute “build it and they will come”. This has never been evident at the many wonderful public facilities in Lincoln and our neighboring towns. We have many opportunities for meet ups and chance encounters already. You just have to get out of your car.I encourage people to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

I’ve just sent a query to FinComm re: how more indebtedness may affect Lincoln’s credit rating. Also — while most are urging to build now because it’s likely more expensive later — consider interest rates now. Cost of building materials are at an all-time high It may end up being cheaper to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

I don’t think being fiscally responsible is “ cheaping out”.  IMHO that’s an entitled and bougie perspective that not every tax payer in Lincoln has the means to support.Carol RyanSent from my iPhoneOn Sep 27, 2023, at 2:47 PM, Paul Shorb wrote:I'm with john, Lis, Wendy, Katherine, and others in

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

I'm with john, Lis, Wendy, Katherine, and others in this thread and others in town who say: let's build a decent, attractive community center, don't cheap out. The arguments for it being located at Hartwell seem compelling. We have smart people on FinComm. They do NOT believe the town’s current

[LincolnTalk] Questions for CCBC Re: Community Center- size considerations

Hi LT. I share Kathy Madison’s question (see her email below) about LEAP space. I have other questions as well, and just sent these questions to CCBC via their website’s Contact link. Meanwhile, perhaps some of you could reply to share what you know about these issues: 1) Importantly, on

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

Amen -- Sara Mattes > On Sep 26, 2023, at 6:23 PM, Margo Fisher-Martin > wrote: > > John, > > This is about affordability and what makes sense. Everyone is entitled to an > opinion, but there should be no public shaming - ever- regardless of one’s > views. > This is not a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

So, if the call went out to all town groups about whether they’d like/need space, why wouldn’t they say, “yes” ? The question of need and want did not seem so clearly defined. My son was in LEAP during his school years in Lincoln (and before that in Brookline) — colocating such a program w/the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

Agreed On Sep 27, 2023, at 12:06 PM, Michael Dembowski wrote:  Agreed On Sep 27, 2023, at 11:47 AM, Laura Crosby wrote: Agreed. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 27, 2023, at 10:59 AM, John Mendelson wrote:  You write as if everyone agrees the school has too much space. I, for one, don't.

[LincolnTalk] Alarm company

Hello LT! Looking on short notice for an alarm company (other than Lexington Alarms) who deals with low voltage smoke detectors. Any recommendations would greatly be appreciated. Kind Regards, Scott Clary 617-968-5769 Sent from a mobile device - please excuse typos and errors -- The

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

I probably lean toward option 3 at this point but could be swayed toward option 2. I'd add in the $150k for improving the bike path. Hartwell is not perfect, but what site is? I see the Hartwell site being very workable in the present and, if we can build more multi-family housing around the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

As I understand it, there was a town-wide query to sent to all the groups in town asking whether they would use a community center. Apparently LEAP was one of the groups that said they’d like space. > On Sep 26, 2023, at 8:41 PM, Peter Buchthal wrote: > > > People of course are allowed to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

Well said, Lis! Thank-you! Katy and Tom Walker On Sep 26, 2023, at 7:04 PM, Lis Herbert wrote:  I'm sorry, but the hair-splitting -- 13,000 vs. 11,400 sq. ft. -- so clouds the discussion that it becomes meaningless, especially when there is a suggestion to make up that 1,600 sq. ft. with

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

Agreed On Sep 27, 2023, at 11:47 AM, Laura Crosby wrote:Agreed.Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 27, 2023, at 10:59 AM, John Mendelson wrote:You write as if everyone agrees the school has too much space.  I, for one, don't.  In my view, if there are lessons to be learned from the school building

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

Agreed.Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 27, 2023, at 10:59 AM, John Mendelson wrote:You write as if everyone agrees the school has too much space.  I, for one, don't.  In my view, if there are lessons to be learned from the school building project, it is wise to examine the reasons why the town voted

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

You write as if everyone agrees the school has too much space. I, for one, don't. In my view, if there are lessons to be learned from the school building project, it is wise to examine the reasons why the town voted down the project in 2012, thereby rejecting $20.9 million in state funding.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

People of course are allowed to have their own opinions, but I don't believe this building project is about accepting our responsibility for taking care of our elders. As I have mentioned before, my father lived to 97 and was a big user of his local Council on Aging. You apparently believe that

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

so well said. build it and they shall come Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 7:48 PM, Lis Herbert wrote: I'm sorry, but the hair-splitting -- 13,000 vs. 11,400 sq. ft. -- so clouds the discussion that it becomes meaningless, especially when there is a

[LincolnTalk] State of the Town - Saturday Sept. 30th

Counting Down to State of the Town! Greetings, everyone – The Select Board and the boards and committees presenting at State of the Town are looking forward to seeing you at 10:00am on Saturday morning! As you know, we are trying out a new format for this year’s meeting, one which we hope

Re: [LincolnTalk] garden fence recommendations

We bought our electric fencing from Wells Croft in New Hampshire with recommendation from Pete at Codman Farm. They will deliver it however it’s worth a nice drive to their place near Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire To pick it up and see a demo on how to do the install. Rob On Wed, Sep 27,

Re: [LincolnTalk] garden fence recommendations

Staci, A few suggestions: *_Wellscroft Fence Systems_* (www.wellscroft.com) -- They don't install fencing but appear to supply much of the fencing material used in this area.  You could consult them about what fencing options would provide security for your garden and they can also provide a