Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong enthusiasts

2023-10-26 Thread Susanna Szeto
I offered to teach the real Mahjong but people only want to learn the American version!  I have the set of mahjong tiles.  It is a fun way to past the time, more or less like playing Bridge!SusannaOn Oct 26, 2023, at 7:24 PM, Rich Rosenbaum wrote:I remember, when I was very young, watching my

Re: [LincolnTalk] FS: 2006 Zhixin Hammerhead 150cc ATV Kart $900

2023-10-26 Thread V Saleme
I’m thinking this could be just the vehicle to execute the malformed radiused, potholed laden speed humps, in concert with embarrassing majority missing pavement, comprising the school entrance/ exit ordeal that many of us have to navigate. What year is this formidable ride please? Vic On Thu,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong enthusiasts

2023-10-26 Thread Rich Rosenbaum
I remember, when I was very young, watching my mother play Mahjong with three of her friends. At least in New York it wasn't the exclusive province of Asian women. As I recall the game was secondary - it was all about chatting and gossip. Not quite Joy Luck Club but it served an important

[LincolnTalk] Mahjong enthusiasts

2023-10-26 Thread Sara Mattes
-more benefits that you might have imagined How Mahjong Brought Me Closer to My Mother - The New York Times.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document --Sara Mattes -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at

Re: [LincolnTalk] eBay information from internet

2023-10-26 Thread Sara Mattes
Thnx -- Sara Mattes > On Oct 26, 2023, at 6:46 PM, Susan Stason wrote: > > Yes the Wayland Pack and Ship is where Whole Foods used to be. > In the rear behind the lone dry cleaners shop. > Sue > > On Thu, Oct 26, 2023 at 6:43 PM Sara Mattes > wrote: >> Which

Re: [LincolnTalk] eBay information from internet

2023-10-26 Thread Susan Stason
Yes the Wayland Pack and Ship is where Whole Foods used to be. In the rear behind the lone dry cleaners shop. Sue On Thu, Oct 26, 2023 at 6:43 PM Sara Mattes wrote: > Which empty strip mall-there seem to be quite a few in Wayland now. > It it where Whole foods used to be? > > > -- > Sara

Re: [LincolnTalk] eBay information from internet

2023-10-26 Thread Sara Mattes
Which empty strip mall-there seem to be quite a few in Wayland now. It it where Whole foods used to be? -- Sara Mattes > On Oct 26, 2023, at 6:14 PM, Susan Stason wrote: > > Wayland Pack and Ship on Rte 20, sold some items for me on eBay a few years > ago. All went well. It is

[LincolnTalk] House Cleaning

2023-10-26 Thread Nicole Kaplan
Hi All, If someone is in search of a house cleaner, I enthusiastically endorse Rosie Oliveira. She has been working for us for a while, and her punctuality, reliability, and exceptional attention to detail in her cleaning make her the most thorough house cleaner we've ever had. We consider

Re: [LincolnTalk] Inaccuracies in rezoning proposals submitted to the State

2023-10-26 Thread Bijoy Misra
Dear neighbors, With so many analytical people in our resident pool willing to give time and service, I have never understood why there is a perpetual affinity to external consultants. Through my brief observations, I found the "consultant' was a cover for some fabricated thinking. I suspect

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wildlife Will Be Indebted to You

2023-10-26 Thread Sara Mattes
As has been recently modeled by others , and modeled by the HCAWG earlier, there are multiple ways to meet the outlines of the law and yet preserve what we have today. If we simply complied with some of the alternative scenarios, we can buy time to figure out how to expand zoning changes to

Re: [LincolnTalk] eBay information from internet

2023-10-26 Thread Susan Stason
Wayland Pack and Ship on Rte 20, sold some items for me on eBay a few years ago. All went well. It is located just West of Rte 126 and in the back of the now mostly empty shopping strip. Sue Stason Sandy Pond Rd On Thu, Oct 26, 2023 at 2:10 PM Margaret P Flint wrote: > > > It might be

Re: [LincolnTalk] Dog loose

2023-10-26 Thread Kathleen Lomatoski
Hi, I think she lives very nearby to Moc Hill. Kathleen L. klomato...@gmail.com > On Oct 26, 2023, at 5:47 PM, Adirah Adanech King wrote: > >  > Just saw this dog loose on Mocassin Hill. S/he ran away when we tried to > approach. > > > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wildlife Will Be Indebted to You

2023-10-26 Thread Rich Rosenbaum
*Totally agree with Sara about rezoning being too abrupt a change and should not be first steps. How about impact studies of various options. * Unfortunately the law requires zoning changes; impact studies will not satisfy the letter (or, I would suppose, the spirit) of the law. And, as

[LincolnTalk] Nov. 18: LS Chess club at the Lincoln library

2023-10-26 Thread Michelle Doyle via Lincoln
Mark your calendar for another fun chess workshop with the LS high school chess club on November 18th! Elementary/middle school aged kids are invited to join members of the LS High School Chess Club to learn and play chess at the Lincoln library!  When: Saturday, November 18thWhere: Lincoln

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wildlife Will Be Indebted to You

2023-10-26 Thread Maureen Malin
Totally agree with Sara about rezoning being too abrupt a change and should not be first steps. How about impact studies of various options. Weston has right idea. Delay. Delay. Once rezoning occurs there is no going back. Lincoln will be changed irretrievably in key way. At the same time

[LincolnTalk] free basketball hoop

2023-10-26 Thread Kip Schultz
well loved and well worn basketball hoop free for the taking. We’ve always used rocks to weight the back and the tank is thus cracked. So maybe no dunking and hanging from the rim. Headed soon to the dump if no takers. kip schultz . . . . . . . . . . . k...@mod-habitat.com 7 8 1 . 2

[LincolnTalk] eBay information from internet

2023-10-26 Thread Margaret P Flint
It might be difficult to find an individual to sell your items for you one eBay for a number of reasons: Buyers have potentially up to 180 days to file for refunds/returns. There may be income tax implications for the eBay seller. Specific items could take months or even years to find a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wildlife Will Be Indebted to You

2023-10-26 Thread Sara Mattes
I would argue that the radical change occurred when zoning was introduced-that was a critical first step. -- Sara Mattes > On Oct 26, 2023, at 2:00 PM, Rich Rosenbaum wrote: > > > This will, potentially, be the most radical change Lincoln has faced since > the inception of doing in

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wildlife Will Be Indebted to You

2023-10-26 Thread Rich Rosenbaum
*This will, potentially, be the most radical change Lincoln has faced since the inception of doing in the 1930s…and, even then, that was very slow and incremental change.* Some would say that #1 below was pretty significant. June 6, 1955 (Approved by Attorney General August 1, 1955) By-law

Re: [LincolnTalk] Inaccuracies in rezoning proposals submitted to the State

2023-10-26 Thread ٍSarah Postlethwait
It’s concerning that we are paying Utile at least $20k to come up with these proposals on the town’s behalf and they have submitted it with this many inaccuracies. What is also is concerning is that, according to the minutes page, the HCAWG has not had a working meeting since the end of August-

[LincolnTalk] Senior COVID Vaccine Clinic

2023-10-26 Thread Butt, Abigail
The Lincoln Council on Aging & Human Services in partnership with the Lincoln Board of Health is hosting a COVID vaccination clinic for Lincoln residents aged 60+. Wednesday, November 1st between the hours of 10:00AM and 1:00PM. If you would like to sign up for the clinic, call 781-259-8811 and

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wildlife Will Be Indebted to You

2023-10-26 Thread Sara Mattes
Apologies for all those typos-in too much of a hurry-corrected text. > As you know, how that ballot is crafted will have the potential for > influencing outcomes. > I would hope draft ballots might be shared, with appropriate lead time, so > that those drafting the ballot might hear others

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wildlife Will Be Indebted to You

2023-10-26 Thread Sara Mattes
As you know, how that ballot is crafted will have the potential for influencing outcomes. I would hope draft ballots might age shared, with appropriate lead time, so that those drafting the ballot might hear concerns. This is too important and we have already spent a fortune on consultants.

[LincolnTalk] FS: For Sale for BBI: Signed, framed, matted, original pastel, “Treasure Pools” by Katrina Hart $195

2023-10-26 Thread Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln
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:  Signed, framed, matted, original pastel, “Treasure Pools” by Katrina Hart  Donated directly to BBI from the artist’s North Shore home

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wildlife Will Be Indebted to You

2023-10-26 Thread ٍSarah Postlethwait
Margaret, I know there has been mention of adding a “I don’t like any of these options” to the ballot. I would urge you to consider making it a completely separate question. The first should be to choose your favorite or even rank the current choices. The second question should be about

[LincolnTalk] Repair person

2023-10-26 Thread Karin Levy
We recently had repair work done to our house by a very impressive individual whom I’d like to recommend. His name is Ed Delinski. His business is Ed Home Ideas, Inc. His number is 508-395-8115. He’s frequently worked in this area. We had him do both interior and exterior painting and a few odd

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wildlife Will Be Indebted to You

2023-10-26 Thread Margaret Olson
There will be a paper "sense of the town" ballot at the special town meeting on December 2nd. A postcard announcing both the public forums on November 8 and the special town meeting "sense of the town" ballot was mailed to every resident. On Thu, Oct 26, 2023 at 4:37 PM Carl Angiolillo wrote: >

[LincolnTalk] Two strong people to move heavy latest mattress

2023-10-26 Thread Forest Brown
Looking for two people to move a queen sized latex mattress with no handles. (Will pay) Also move the bed frame- not too heavy, just awkward. Items to go from basement to bedroom, up one set of stairs. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Inaccuracies in rezoning proposals submitted to the State

2023-10-26 Thread Benjamin Shiller
I know that town employees cannot respond via Lincoln Talk. But this needs a response somehow from the town. If true, this would be extremely concerning about the process and procedures. > *Executive Summary:* > - I identified a series of mistakes in the Option C proposal submitted > to the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wildlife Will Be Indebted to You

2023-10-26 Thread Robert Ahlert
Yes!!! Absolutely. Let's do a straw poll. Can we agree to lay out the options in a balanced manner? Rob On Thu, Oct 26, 2023 at 10:42 AM Carl Angiolillo wrote: > If one suspects that Option C is less popular than the alternatives > wouldn't it be useful to see that reflected in the straw

[LincolnTalk] OSO artificial xmas tree(s)

2023-10-26 Thread Katrin Roush
Hi, if you happen to have one or two, I’d be happy to have for a project. Thank you, Kat 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

[LincolnTalk] ISO: College Financial Planner/Advisor

2023-10-26 Thread Scott Stewart via Lincoln
Hi LT, Is there College Financial Planner/Advisor that you have worked with (or are working with) that you'd highly recommend? I did check the LT recommendations, and my inbox, but didn't see this topic mentioned. Thanks in advance! Best Regards,Scott -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To

[LincolnTalk] November Happenings at the Lincoln Public Library

2023-10-26 Thread Ran Cronin
Here are just a few of the many events happening at LPL in November: Diwali Celebration with Manisha Trivedi Thursday, November 2, 6-8 PM, Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library For children ages 12+:

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA & Codman Road

2023-10-26 Thread Greg H.
John and all, I'm part of the informal group that opposes Option C and I can assure you that throughout the many conversations I've been party to, property values have never once come up - it's simply not a driver of our concern. What does concern me is: *1. A change in the rural character of

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA & Codman Road

2023-10-26 Thread Nicole Kaplan
I think eventually Lincoln will have to comply but I agree that we shouldn’t rush into it. Weston is not hot to trot to comply. There’s absolutely no reason why Lincoln shouldn’t do the same. NicoleSent from my iPhoneOn Oct 25, 2023, at 2:15 PM, maureen wrote: I agree with

[LincolnTalk] Live Broadway Music! Get your tickets for Nov 11 at 7:30pm

2023-10-26 Thread Elizabeth Brown
Tickets are selling fast! Light refreshments will be served with an intermission. Saturday November 11th at 7:30pm at the Parish Hall on 14 Bedford Road.Dave Elliott (our very own Lincoln resident and Broadway producer) is the emcee for this fabulous event. Come hear Broadway show tunes with live

[LincolnTalk] Inaccuracies in rezoning proposals submitted to the State

2023-10-26 Thread David Cuetos
*Executive Summary:* - I identified a series of mistakes in the Option C proposal submitted to the State for compliance check. Option C as presented in the SOTT and approved by the Boards for submission rezoned 70 acres of land. The model that was sent to the State rezoned 88 acres,

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA & Codman Road

2023-10-26 Thread Carl Angiolillo
Rob, I'm glad we're in alignment about focusing on areas of existing density and infrastructure. Several of the options you and the group proposed seem promising. One remaining point of disagreement is how much to value walkability and proximity to transit when comparing options. I don't think we

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wildlife Will Be Indebted to You

2023-10-26 Thread Carl Angiolillo
If one suspects that Option C is less popular than the alternatives wouldn't it be useful to see that reflected in the straw poll results to settle the question? While Lincoln Talk and conversations with neighbors have been useful for understanding concerns and exploring new ideas, I'd be

Re: [LincolnTalk] Fwd: Available: Beekeeping operation

2023-10-26 Thread Andy Bennett
Thanks for posting this. I have reached out to Tal to express interest. Andy Bennett Bedford Lane On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 8:12 AM Heather Silvestro < heathersilves...@comcast.net> wrote: > Posting for Tal. His hives are on our Winter Street property. > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded