[LincolnTalk] Antisemitism

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[LincolnTalk] Antisemitism

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Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA Myths

Now there is a new play that RLF is in negative cash flow and should be allowed to sell. I think they should be given the opportunity to make the case for selling land. To cover under the guise of HCA is inappropriate. It appears dubious and distrustful. Let HCA happen, if we must comply but

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA lessons from Newton's recent elections

I encourage folks to read the candidate interviews here . The grassroots organization endorsed 11 candidates - 10 of them were elected. The citizens' group concerns were very similar to ours, that is, maintaining influence

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA lessons from Newton's recent elections

Not terribly surprising. People fighting change and perpetuating exclusionary zoning practices are what got us into the housing crisis to begin with. For more, read this:

[LincolnTalk] HCA lessons from Newton's recent elections

I would encourage folks to read about what happened in Newton's recent elections, held this past November 7th. A grassroots volunteer group was created due to resident dissatisfaction with the HCA plan being proposed by the town, as well as discontent with residents' voices being ignored. The

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Could anyone on the Planning Board and/or HCAWG disclose what percentage of commercial will be required in the Mandatory Mixed Use district? What percentage of a building and/or lot will be required to be commercial? Would commercial parking count towards the maximum commercial % lot coverage,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

I don’t believe that renders the study results invalid, specially after reading it in depth The survey is well stratified over several days to prevent exactly that claim, if the results are not favorable to one’s views, it does not mean the study is inadmissible The study:

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Why on earth would we want people from other towns flocking to Lincoln for their groceries?? The beauty of Lincoln's current commercial area is it provides just what the town needs, and not more. This is an environmentally sound model, if not one for thriving capitalism. Lincoln's affordable

[LincolnTalk] Seeking housing in L-S

Small family, (mom and two teens), seeking a home to rent for the remainder of the school year (June 25th) in the Lincoln-Sudbury school district. Able to housesit, pet sit, garden, in exchange for a rental home, or a part of a home. Any leads appreciated. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To

[LincolnTalk] ISO - dog/child gates

Hey there Lincoln Talkers, I hope this finds you well and enjoying this beautiful Sunday afternoon. We thought we’d reach out to see if anyone has any dog/child gates they might want to part with. Older pup needs to be kept off the stairs. Thanks! Please email me directly. All the best,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Everyone is sympathetic to housing and new people. The issue is where to build. The overwhelming voice is to exclude the Lincoln station area until a full analysis is done. Congestion, transport and environment are the issues. Hence the appeal is for distributed housing. To sell the Lincoln

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

We try to teach our children that "Actions speak louder than words." Yet, the words "support and maintain our small commercial center" sounds like a good goal. If only the actions of the Town really followed through on the goal. Why is the town asking to spend 15 to 25 Million on a new Senior

Re: [LincolnTalk] Plumber recommendation for water heater

Thanks for all the recommendations. Very helpful. On Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 6:59 PM Joan Kimball wrote: > Agree. John Silva is terrific!!! > > Joan > > On Fri, Nov 10, 2023, 5:45 PM Scott Clary wrote: > >> John Silva. Perhaps the most intelligent plumber you'll meet, very nice, >> reasonably

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

It is Mandatory to have retail… however the representative for the Mall, Michelle Barnes, clearly stated during Wednesday’s meeting that the commercial component would be *smaller* than it is currently because the RLF’s main goal is to “derisk” the mall. And it was explained that residential

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

The proposed zoning for the mall has a mandatory retail component. On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 2:13 PM Sara Mattes wrote: > So, are we now giving up retail at the mall? > > -- > Sara Mattes > > > > > On Nov 12, 2023, at 2:08 PM, Rich Rosenbaum wrote: > > Given the history of businesses leaving

[LincolnTalk] On Mall finances

Let's not conflate the RLF finances with the Mall finances. The 990 filings indicate that the Mall itself has been consistently profitable over the last five years : - 2018: $80,399 - 2019:

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

"Commercial" does not just mean "retail." I am encouraging the RLF to add more office space to the mix. While Boston's commercial real estate market is struggling, this is nit the case in the suburbs. See:

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Hello Louis, Yes, that is the question- will there be "ANY" commercial base left??? Kind Regards, Scott Clary 617-968-5769 Sent from a mobile device - please excuse typos and errors On Sun, Nov 12, 2023, 1:45 PM Louis Zipes wrote: > >- The Planning Board released a Lincoln Station

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

So, are we now giving up retail at the mall? -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 12, 2023, at 2:08 PM, Rich Rosenbaum wrote: > > Given the history of businesses leaving the mall, $165k seems to be a thin > margin for predicting future rental profitability. > > It might be noted that rental income

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Given the history of businesses leaving the mall, $165k seems to be a thin margin for predicting future rental profitability. It might be noted that rental income is only part of the RLF financials. Their overall net seems to be $212,000 for 2022 and -$251,431 (loss) for the prior year. That

Re: [LincolnTalk] Antisemitism

Thank you-well said, from both heart and mind. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 11, 2023, at 2:33 PM, Anne Warner wrote: > > I think it is fair to say that there are people at the extreme on not both, > but all sides of the conflict in the Middle East who do want to commit > genocide against

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

- The Planning Board released a Lincoln Station Planning Study in 2014. The study concluded that each 100 units added would only support 2,500 sq ft of space. For reference, Donelan's footprint is 20,387 sq ft. Study here

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

To me it seems that there are a number of methodological limitations to the survey. It is hard to tell from the report but it implies that somewhat less that 70 Lincoln residents were surveyed. Less than 10 a day does not seem representative. It was also noted that it partially overlapped a school

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Hello Good Lincoln People, I just read the majority of the 2014 study on the commercial feasibility of Lincoln station/mall area. It looks thorough and well done to my layman eyes - 8 days and 82 surveyed is a decent sample size. I learned a lot by reading it. The main premise that I took out of

Re: [LincolnTalk] Thanksgiving-Massasoit and the strategic Wampanoag alliance with the Pilgrims

Some were able to open this, others not. It is a very large file, with pics and that is why it was not an attachment in the email. If you would like a copy, I can send it to you as MailDrop. Just let me know. Best, Sara -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 11, 2023, at 7:25 PM, Sara Mattes wrote: >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Thank goodness we have some really smart people paying attention. These are all facts. I'm a bit dismayed at the contradictions within one's own post on this topic. I see the townspeople looking for more options to comply to HCA, back most everything with fact. Kind Regards, Scott Clary

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

I am saying that I personally did not think the right questions were asked at the right time of day. On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 11:19 AM ٍSarah Postlethwait wrote: > Are you saying that the survey and report are not accurate? > > None of the days listed in the survey are a public holiday. > >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Are you saying that the survey and report are not accurate? None of the days listed in the survey are a public holiday. April 12, 13, 16, 17, 24, 27, and 29, and May 8, 2013 The only public holiday around that time is Patriots day, April 15, which was not a day listed. On Sun, Nov 12, 2023

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

In commenting on the survey I was referring only to the impact of the train on retail. I was on the planning board at the time and asked the consultant for details. I was not happy with the answers. On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 11:05 AM Karla Gravis wrote: > I thought the premise of locating 100% of

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

I thought the premise of locating 100% of rezoned units around the train station and giving away our town meeting negotiating power was to "support and maintain our small commercial center" and "promote decarbonization and climate change adaptation by rezoning near transportation and amenities.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

The town has been working on this for 18 months. Diffuse options were considered, but the overwhelming voices back when the options were being first formulated said to concentrate everything in town center. And I am willing to bet that is still true. To me, it seems that a small but vocal group

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

I too thought the town was interested in developing or at least maintaining its commercial center. Sent from my iPhone Melinda Bruno-Smith On Nov 12, 2023, at 10:44 AM, Margaret Olson wrote:  We have no guarantees that the RLF will maintain Donelan's either. If Donelan's is not

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

We have no guarantees that the RLF will maintain Donelan's either. If Donelan's is not sufficiently profitable they will leave, and the RLF may or may not be willing and able to set their rent at a level that keeps them profitable. A note on the 2014 study: much of the research on the impact of

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

First, I did not say I wanted people from other towns flocking here. I said the opposite. Second, I would love to maintain the rural character of Lincoln, too, but the fact is we have a severe housing shortage not just in Massachusetts but across the country. Families who work full time,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

I want to emphasize that the Mall is currently a profitable concern.The RLF disclosed a rental profit of $164,571 in 2022. Details here . However, if we rezone it by right, Civico would get to decide what

[LincolnTalk] FS candle holders

1 box set of 6 , 4 in bronze $30 1 box set of 6, 4 in pewter $30 Carol 781-698-9436 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

Re: [LincolnTalk] Free German alphabet wooden puzzle

Britta, if you haven’t already, contact the Boylston Schul Verein in Westwood. Conveniently, they teach German at Saturday School for kids of all ages at Lexington Middle School and have annual book/puzzles sale. Stephanie On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 6:13 AM Britta Das wrote: > Does anyone have

[LincolnTalk] 15 Units per Acre - Part 5: "More Time, More Options" please

Hi all - As of this morning, I believe there is still no option being added to the Dec 2nd Ranked Choice Survey on the HCA for "More Time, More Options" or "None of the Above" Please email the Selects and HCAWG as well as talk to your friends and neighbors about your concerns with the Options

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

The best way to make sure commercial stays commercial is to make the businesses viable and the best way to do that is to make sure there are people shopping there. Sorry but people from other towns are not flocking to Lincoln to buy $10 pints of strawberries from Donelans. And I've only been here

Re: [LincolnTalk] Antisemitism

I think it is fair to say that there are people at the extreme on not both, but all sides of the conflict in the Middle East who do want to commit genocide against another group. And, there are good and kind people on all sides who want to find a way to peace for all. Between these views there is

[LincolnTalk] Looking for snow removal service

Dear community, I am reaching out on behalf of a nest of four adjacent driveways looking for snow removal services on Winter Street, as our designated person has sadly fallen ill. Hoping that there may be some new additions to the list below, which is from our last year's search. Many

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Along similar lines, how can the town ensure commercial space stays commercial as the new owners could easily decide to raise very high or not renew any commercial lease in order to build more luxury residential units by right as long as the project has unused housing units within the zoning

[LincolnTalk] Donations requested/will pick up

Lightly used winter clothing, coats and boots for all sizes are among many items needed at The Wish Project in Chelmsford. A few friends and I are making a big push before winter sets in to collect these items from our neighbors and friends. We can pick up any items that can be moved by car. Other

[LincolnTalk] Free German alphabet wooden puzzle

Does anyone have little kids learning German? Wooden puzzle with one object per letter. Please email me for pick up. Vielen Dank! ;-) Please excuse mobile brevity and thumb induced typos!-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at