Re: [LincolnTalk] Ranking

These rankings are kind of silly. There is really no difference between any of the top 30-40 schools. Your peer group will have a larger impact than your school will. On Mon, Oct 2, 2023 at 10:12 PM Sara Lupkas wrote: > I'm not sure why Lincoln-Sudbury didn't make the list, and when I

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

The analysis that was shared earlier on LT about test scores was not in relation to LEAP. No one is trying to establish a relationship between LEAP and test scores. The analysis that was shared was in relation to the assertion that we can only provide an equitable education if we have all this

Re: [LincolnTalk] Ranking

I'm not sure why Lincoln-Sudbury didn't make the list, and when I searched on the niche website I couldn't find LS on that list of "best school districts in MA" but when I searched for LS specifically, it came up as #15 on the list of "best public high schools in MA" (

Re: [LincolnTalk] Has anyone successfully solved the woodpecker problem?

We have had the same in our mountain house in Colorado. We hung an “owl” ( see Mass Audubon) and it did the trick! Good luck. Sars Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 2, 2023, at 8:14 PM, Allen Vander Meulen > wrote: > > We had the same problem at our home. Two things need to be done. > >

[LincolnTalk] Ranking

Posted with no comment. Source: https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/these-are-top-25-school-districts-ma ssachusetts-according-new-ranking/W2SIM4U7FBCSVCL54HRGXMUONI/?utm_campaign=t rueanthem

Re: [LincolnTalk] 15 units per acre (Gross)

This article explains it pretty well *https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/solving-the-mbta-communities-zoning-puzzle/ * Not trying to scaremonger, only trying to add a dose of reality. This is big. Rob

Re: [LincolnTalk] 15 units per acre (Gross)

Apologies. Thanks for the clarification. John On Mon, Oct 2, 2023, 8:16 PM Robert Ahlert wrote: > John - “Gross” is the term applied to the formula applied for calculating > the # of units allowing them to be averaged across the entire subdistrict. > > Rob A > > > > On Mon, Oct 2, 2023 at

Re: [LincolnTalk] 15 units per acre (Gross)

John - “Gross” is the term applied to the formula applied for calculating the # of units allowing them to be averaged across the entire subdistrict. Rob A On Mon, Oct 2, 2023 at 7:47 PM John Mendelson wrote: > I had the good fortune of attending the tour of Lincoln Woods put on by > FOMA

Re: [LincolnTalk] Has anyone successfully solved the woodpecker problem?

We had the same problem at our home. Two things need to be done. First, eliminate what the woodpeckers are looking-for, most likely carpenter ants. woodpeckers can hear them through the wood, and will drill holes there. Our home is similar to yours, I think, with vertical siding: that type

Re: [LincolnTalk] 15 units per acre (Gross)

I had the good fortune of attending the tour of Lincoln Woods put on by FOMA yesterday after taking part in the State of the Town Meeting on Saturday. See: https://www.fomalincoln.org/outreach This densely built, multi-family development is anything but "gross." In fact, I think it is quite

Re: [LincolnTalk] 15 units per acre (Gross)

OK-can someone do that for the proposed area in S.Lincoln? The example offered by Robert Albert was alarming, and certainly NOT something I would like to see. Had I had such a visual at SoTT, I would voted for “None of the Above”, but would have indicated I would support a map that shrank the

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

Rob is absolutely correct in that Lincoln will be desirable and ripe for development - Lincoln's attributes will remain desirable - only accessible to and appreciated by more. It's naive to imagine a developer doesn't foresee the potential upside of development here than in nearby towns - the open

[LincolnTalk] Has anyone successfully solved the woodpecker problem?

Dear Lincoln Talkers, I am stymied! Woodpeckers are hammering holes in my beautiful home. There are plenty of dead trees for their picking/pecking near my house, but they are relentless in their abuse. Does anyone have a solution? Thank you. Stacey Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk

[LincolnTalk] Looking for Dressage Apparel size small

Hi everyone, Are there any riders who have outgrown their dressage apparel and would like to pass on/sell any of it? My daughter (12) has her first dressage show this weekend and I'm looking for a stock tie, white show shirt, and show jacket. Anything I purchase new, she will outgrow in a few

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

I think the School Building considerations were very different from the Community Center. Ultimately, we did not build a "new" school, we "renovated" an existing building. Residents voted down a brand "new" school building which was one of the options. Hence the school building design had the

[LincolnTalk] ISO packing supples and boxes....including boxes for paintings

Hi, dear “neighbors,” Looking for regular packing/moving boxes and also those to transport paintings. And cushioning/wrapping supplies as well. With thanks, Polly and Don -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at

[LincolnTalk] referrals for movers

Hi, We have a small moving job to a storage unit. Recommendations appreciated. Rachel and Tim -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at

[LincolnTalk] Impact of HCA zoning on the CC and the school

That is an interesting thought: HCA rezoning manifesting itself in the need to build a larger more expensive Community Center that we would otherwise do, with the associated increase in taxes for existing town residents. Could it be that the rezoning would cause the town incur some costs which are

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

I wouldn’t be so sure of that. Devilopers are smart and they are already circling. They can see these maps as well. Lincoln will be a very profitable place for them to build. The property owners stand to make a lot of money. That’s why I’m curious about how the subdistricts work and can

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

Andy is correct. And, the town has no jurisdiction over most of what happens at Hanscom. We therefore should not include that area or its residents in metrics that influence town policy, projects, and performance measures. -Allen Vander Meulen > On Oct 2, 2023, at 10:05, Andrew Payne wrote:

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

Amen…and the preferred proposals presented, when looking at the potential build out as was posted this AM, might alter people’s thinking.We might elect to reduce the S Lincoln designated area and add a swath of N.Lincoln, where there is less likelihood for growth.The “build it and they will come”

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

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

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

Hello LT, I wanted to weigh in on this lively debate as both a former LEAP employee and as someone who grew up in Lincoln and chose to move back and raise her kids here. I believe that LEAP must remain in its own dedicated space on campus. In my experience as LEAP's middle school coordinator for

[LincolnTalk] Community Center Feedback from SOTT

Thank you to those who were able to attend the Community Center Building Committee forum at State of The Town. If you took your salmon colored feedback form, they can be returned to Town Hall before end of business on Tuesday. The google form QR code on the form will also be active through

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

[LincolnTalk] Replacement Windows & Doors - Midcentury Modern

Hi LT community, I'm looking for recommendations for replacement windows and doors for a midcentury modern. I stumbled across a local company - Trudeau Windows and Doors (an Acorn Deck House company) - that makes them. If anyone has experience with them, I would appreciate your feedback too.

[LincolnTalk] Shares sold out thanks

Lindentree Farm Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln.

[LincolnTalk] FS: For Sale for BBI: Professional prints by Katrina Hart, Iron Warehouse, Barclay Street, New York $20 each

No For sale, with 100% of all proceeds going to the Boston Bridges Initiative, a 501(c)3 here in the Boston MetroWest supporting all METCO groups including Lincoln:  Professional prints by Katrina Hart, Iron Warehouse, Barclay Street, New York On hard, high quality, embossed paper (card stock) 

[LincolnTalk] 2 shares organic veggies available today!!!!lindentree farm

Today Monday Pick Up is 3 to 6 pm A bag of delicious freshly harvested now! Hot pepper based share (Anaheim cayenne jalapeños shishitos and a few sweet lunchbox) Then also Arugula Radishes Red onions Collards Delicata(very sweet ) And… $27 RSVP asap Thank you! Lindentree All certified of Sent

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

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

[LincolnTalk] Open House - North Village PreSchool - 11:00 to 2:00, Saturday Oct 14

[image: North Village PreSchool.jpg] North Village Pre-School is a new play-based preschool conveniently located at the intersection of Conant Road and Rt 117 in the Weston United Methodist Church. There are 2 large classrooms, an indoor play space and an outdoor playground. As a small

[LincolnTalk] LLCT Annual Meeting October 3rd

LLCT's Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. at St. Anne's in the Fields (147 Concord Rd, Lincoln). Gather at 6:30 P.M. for a reception with light refreshments and music. The business meeting will begin at 7:15 P.M. Gwyn Loud will give the keynote address on her

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

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. *

[LincolnTalk] Couldn't Make it to State of the Town? (Or want another chance to see the materials?)

Couldn’t make it to State of the Town but still want to provide input? See below, but first... A very big thank you to everyone who came out to State of the Town on Saturday! We appreciate all your questions, feedback, and engagement. This event could not have happened without the support of

[LincolnTalk] Suzuki book 1 for cello?

Does anyone have the Suzuki Book 1 for cello that I could borrow? Anne Warner - Sent from iPhone. Typed by thumb. Excuse misspellings! -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

*I respectfully disagree with your conclusion.* *We have been told the LEAP is a critical part of our student offering and it must be on the Hartwell Campus. I agree an extended day offering is very important to all school districts at this time. However, I believe Leap could be relocated to

Re: [LincolnTalk] where to call for air force noise complaints

Get an air noise button! Easy as pie to file a complaint with the click of a button. I am now filing almost a hundred complaints a week. There is an initial charge for the device and then only $6 a month. Plus I think neighbors within half a mile can piggyback for free on your complaints. The

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln community center vs Harvard COA apples to oranges

I had the opportunity to visit the Harvard COA September 8, this month with two colleagues. Price quoted for purchase and rehab was $2.86M and 5,400 sq.ft1. Harvard is a stand alone COA, no PRD or Leap involvement2. It is located a couple of miles from the center of town3. Harvard purchased an

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

Those asserting that the school is too big for our student body are not doing so blindly, they are referencing the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) guidelines