[LincolnTalk] Bat houses in Lincoln

2024-05-13 Thread John F. Carr
Has anybody on the list installed a bat house? Did you get bats? What species? John Carr -- 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] Arrests made in string of burglaries

2024-04-26 Thread John F. Carr
The Middlesex County DA's office announced that four Rhode Island men have been arrested for a series of burglaries including one in Lincoln last year. https://lincolnsquirrel.com/2023/07/house-and-car-break-ins-seen-in-lincoln-and-other-towns/

Re: [LincolnTalk] Speed limit and police presence on Trapelo Road

2024-01-01 Thread John F. Carr
Kennedy -and I am confident that level of stellar >> professionalism will continue. >> Thank you to that department and to all who serve us. >> Sara Mattes >> -- Sara Mattes > >> -- >> Sara Mattes >> > On Dec 29, 2023, at 6:17 PM, John F. Car

Re: [LincolnTalk] Speed limit and police presence on Trapelo Road

2023-12-29 Thread John F. Carr
There are two types of enforcement in America – revenue based, and to grease squeaky wheels. My sense is Lincoln has the second kind. America basically doesn't do data-driven enforcement based on accident counts and causes, which is one reason traffic enforcement doesn't affect safety. Police go

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

2023-11-28 Thread John F. Carr
the assessment doesn't change until the 30 > units are built. Sure it has more potential value, and someone may pay more > for it than before the zoning change, but it won't change your actual > assessment or tax bill. > Diana > > On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 6:25 PM John F. Carr

Re: [LincolnTalk] Pet Insurance Recommendations

2023-11-27 Thread John F. Carr
My understanding is that pet insurance is at the end state of the so-called "insurance death spiral". Here is an exerpt from an interview with MIT economist Amy Finkelstein promoting her recent book _Risky Business_: "...if you look at the market for pet health insurance, which has been growing

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

2023-11-27 Thread John F. Carr
I don't think this statement is accurate: "Properties are assessed based on their current use, not on future possible use." Quoting from a Massachusetts guide for property assessors: "Fair cash valuation is based on the highest and best use of the land, which should reflect the applicable

Re: [LincolnTalk] Reminder: Town HCA information

2023-11-27 Thread John F. Carr
Table 5 of the traffic report shows intersection delays. For example, in 2020 about one car a minute made it through the southbound stop sign on Codman Road during rush hour. The volume and delay at this intersection may already exceed the threshold for a traffic signal. Lincoln Road capacity is

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA fiscal impact

2023-11-27 Thread John F. Carr
There was an important assumption in the spreadsheet attached to the quoted message that voters need to think about when deciding what sort of community Lincoln is. The spreadsheet assumed a ratio of 1 new school age child per $600,000 value of new construction. That could be right, or it could

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA and follow up

2023-11-18 Thread John F. Carr
The Attorney General's threats should not influence town voters. A court case would take years to produce a final result. No developer is going to break ground on a project that has a 50-50 chance of being ordered demolished. I don't take the threat seriously anyway. The law specifies the

[LincolnTalk] FS Waterford dessert bowls

2023-10-23 Thread F A
Set of 8 crystal 3” dessert bowls, Lismore pattern. $ 385. Cash Fran 617-455-5723 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

Re: [LincolnTalk] Middle east conflict

2023-10-14 Thread John F. Carr
Lincoln as a town should not have a foreign policy, not even a morally sound one that no person could possibly disagree with. Not even one that I would approve of if it came out of the State Department. Our local government's job is to manage the town, not to proclaim right and wrong or

Re: [LincolnTalk] "Lincoln native living near Gaza describes unfolding crisis in region"

2023-10-10 Thread F A
Wonderful work she is doing! There never is an excuse for terrorism on any side. It just doesn’t move the situation forward, only causes more harm. Fran Sent from my iPhone On Oct 10, 2023, at 1:10 PM, Stephen Dirrane wrote:  Steve What an amazing young woman your wife and you have raised.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

2023-09-27 Thread John F. Carr
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

[LincolnTalk] piano teacher recommendation

2023-09-25 Thread Dr. Keith F McDonald
As people begin their scheduling of fall activities, I would like to provide a piano teacher recommendation. Our family has had Collen Katsuki teach our kids for approximately the last 10 years. When they were younger, she showed kindness, patience, and creativity in providing them not only

Re: [LincolnTalk] Updated Housing Choice Act Zoning FAQs

2023-09-18 Thread John F. Carr
For larger projects it is traditional for the project proponent to hire an engineer to say traffic will be great and the project opponent to hire a different engineer to say traffic will be awful. Personally I don't care enough to chip in to hire an anti-rezoning engineer. The conclusion of the

Re: [LincolnTalk] To the cyclist who was almost hit on Lincoln Road by a School Van

2023-09-04 Thread John F. Carr
Strict traffic law enforcement is very unpopular with voters. Our social contract these past 50 years or more says people get to demand all the traffic rules they want, because nobody wants to be against "safety", on the condition that the rules are not enforced. Speed cameras are a great

Re: [LincolnTalk] plant id

2023-06-16 Thread John F. Carr
The Minnesota Wildflowers site remarks "Not to be confused with the several non-native hawkweeds, H. umbellatum has leafier stems up to the flower cluster and the only hawkweed with lance-elliptic leaves with roughly hairy, sharp toothed edges. Sometimes this species also goes by H. canadense,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mayor Wu introduces "Safe Surge" in Boston

2023-05-26 Thread John F. Carr
Lincoln already has speed bumps that are unsafe at any speed. Lincoln's public school is on a side street isolated from through traffic. None of Lincoln's intersections has a remarkable accident rate. There is only one traffic signal under town control. It is probably due for an upgrade. The

Re: [LincolnTalk] Happy May Day!

2023-05-03 Thread John F. Carr
As somebody who doesn't mow, I find this series of "no mow May" promotions wildly optimistic. You do not sleep in one weekend and look out to see Julie Andrews dancing across your lawn. You see slightly longer grass. The Washington Post had a good story on the subject recently.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Walk Bike Roll FAQs Week: Day 2

2023-05-03 Thread John F. Carr
This part reminds me that the federal government is discontinuing the "share the road" word sign because research found nobody knows what it means. > Q: If I’m biking, am I allowed to ride two abreast? > > Yes, cyclists can ride side by side in Massachusetts but should ride single > file if

[LincolnTalk] Bench is taken

2023-04-24 Thread F A
Wooden bench is sold. Thank you to all who expressed interest. 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

Re: [LincolnTalk] Old Town Hall Gift Exchange Question

2023-02-18 Thread Ryan F. Hagan
This is terrific. Thank you for sharing this background. We’d stopped in today, as well. What a wonderful assortment of accoutrements. On Sat, Feb 18, 2023 at 3:14 PM ANDREW PANG wrote: > Yes, the profits from the Old Town Hall Exchange support the maintenance > and preservation of the Old

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee Followup Question

2023-01-26 Thread Ryan F. Hagan
Thank you, Peter, for voicing your concerns. I am the father of two young children. Our family resides in Lincoln. The sentiment of this thread gives us pause. I welcome the opportunity to sit with you and learn from your experience raising your own children here in town. Congratulations and

[LincolnTalk] IN of asbestos removal recommendation

2023-01-24 Thread F A
Hello, My 1970’s linoleum bathroom floor needs to be professionally removed due to asbestos in the glue. Does anyone have recent positive experience with a company that does this? Thank you, Fran 617-455-5723 balsa...@hotmail.com Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

2022-11-30 Thread F A
I agree that the town center would be an appropriate location, especially for seniors to have access to Donelan’s, the post office, etc. Parking already exists at the mall. The rise in taxes for a new CC would adversely affect some of the very seniors who are to be served by this amenity. The

Re: [LincolnTalk] The Exceptionally American Problem of Rising Roadway Deaths

2022-11-28 Thread John F. Carr
This story is published a few times a year with the details changed. It's a perennial like "people will drive around holiday time". A lot of it does not apply to Massachusetts, more to the South with its wide pedestrian-eating boulevards that turn a daily stroll into a game of Frogger. Part of

[LincolnTalk] Repair/restring a broken cordless cellular window shade

2022-11-27 Thread Candace F Foster
Hi, Does anyone know how, or know of a place or person who knows how, to restring a cordless window shade? Thanks! Candy Foster Candace F Foster, LICSW 9 Juniper Ridge Lincoln, MA 01773 781/259-8501 -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search

Re: [LincolnTalk] The meaning of community

2022-11-25 Thread John F. Carr
I just skimmed over the 2015 report which is the foundation for what we are discussing. That report tried to steer people away from the Lincoln Station area. One of the six options was to build on the commuter rail parking lot and include an underground parking garage (the most expensive kind of

Re: [LincolnTalk] The meaning of community

2022-11-24 Thread John F. Carr
Those tables where people sometimes play chess in Harvard Square only exist as part of an ecosystem that is everything the Select Board, police department, and Planning Board fight so hard to keep Lincoln from turning into. Many thousands of people pass through the square in a day, more than live

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New Community Center?

2022-11-14 Thread John F. Carr
Before dreaming about a ride service you should study ADA regulations, and the Rehabilitation Act and any comparable state laws. Some of these are enforced by private lawsuits and winning plaintiffs get attorney's fees. You can't just stuff old people in any old car as a town service. You

[LincolnTalk] Looking for a House Cleaner or Team

2022-11-01 Thread Candace F Foster
Can any one recommend a reliable, experienced, thorough, reasonably priced house cleaner or cleaning team for every other week cleaning? Thanks! Candy Foster Candace F Foster, LICSW 9 Juniper Ridge Lincoln, MA 01773 781/259-8501 -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail

Re: [LincolnTalk] Natural gas price increase

2022-08-13 Thread F A
iPhone On Aug 13, 2022, at 9:36 AM, Paul Shorb wrote:  I can't speak to Stephanie's state of mind (so this is not a direct personal attack), but to explain Staci's concern, "Let's go Brandon" typically is used as a euphemism for "F*** Joe Biden". - Paul Shorb On Fri,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Pollinator Meadows and Drought Resilience

2022-08-03 Thread John F. Carr
Other plants are certainly doing better than my light brown lawn grass and dark brown clover, but the happiest plants of all are wild carrot (a non-native biennial). Of the native plants on and at the edges of my yard: Snakeroot -- upper leaves are withering and I'm not expecting many flowers

[LincolnTalk] FS antique primitive yarn winder

2022-07-30 Thread F A
Lovely antique yarn winder for sale. $ 115 Please call or text 617-455-5723 Fran [IMG_3776.jpg] Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at

[LincolnTalk] ISO dehumidifier info

2022-07-26 Thread F A
Hi, Does anyone have a recommendation for a local company that sells and services gravity drain basement dehumidifiers? Thank you, Fran Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at

[LincolnTalk] FR

2022-07-23 Thread F A
Old Belmont Springs water cooler going to transfer station in about an hour. Anyone interested? I haven’t had water delivered in years. Fran Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at

[LincolnTalk] FS Mylers comfort snaffle bit

2022-07-01 Thread F A
Horse owners: For sale: Mylers Toklat eggbutt comfort snaffle bit, very slightly worn, in perfect condition. 5 1/2 inch. $125+ new $50 Fran Aschheim Call or text: 617-455-5723 [IMG_3591.jpg] Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

[LincolnTalk] ISO plumbing supply store

2022-06-17 Thread F A
Can anyone recommend a local plumbing supply store? I need to replace my kitchen faucet and would like to avoid Home Depot. Thank you, Fran Aschheim 8272 Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Solar Event: June 21st at 12 pm via zoom

2022-06-10 Thread John F. Carr
If you do decide on solar, I recommend not going with the presenter Great Sky Solar. We chose them in 2019 and they still haven't resolved all our problems. They are not scammers but I think they are in over their heads. They told us installation involved about a seven week process of planning

Re: [LincolnTalk] Corrected - Trail Use Proposal - not too late to postpone and impact on walkers and nature

2022-06-01 Thread Ryan F. Hagan
imho, wheels should *always* yield to feet. Children, families, elders. Respect pedestrians and wear a helmet. How often might one encounter an aggressive rider vs an aggressive pedestrian? Let’s be considerate and stay safe. Nature is in no rush and the fresh air is for all of us to enjoy at

Re: [LincolnTalk] Train almost hits car crossing the tracks on Route 117

2022-04-22 Thread John F. Carr
Lincoln is a "quiet zone" where trains do not normally blow horns. That is a privilege granted when railroad crossings have been upgraded above minimum safety standards. The South Great Road crossing was upgraded to four quadrant gates and a median curb around 2010. If the grade crossing is not

[LincolnTalk] Caretaker

2022-04-12 Thread Ryan F. Hagan
In search of a responsible caretaker to help watch our twin baby girls during the week -- Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at

Re: [LincolnTalk] New striping on Farrar road

2022-04-11 Thread John F. Carr
This is an example of a more general phenomenon. Bad drivers do things that rule-makers disapprove of, but breaking the rules is not what makes them bad drivers. For example, cell phone use while driving has been found to be an effect rather than a cause. I have no difficulty walking along Page

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town meeting Article 40/31

2022-03-27 Thread John F. Carr
And when your bread runs out, you can eat cake. Lincoln is the land of millionaires in their mansions lecturing the world on inequality and "green" living. I chose solar panels instead of a backup generator. Solar is supposed to be greener, but my panels do not generate enough power for cooking

[LincolnTalk] Repairing an old McIntosh audio system

2022-03-10 Thread John F. Carr
Can anybody recommend a shop that you have had fix your "vintage" tube-based audio equipment and been satisfied with? I have a 55 year old McIntosh audio system that needs repair. Amp, preamp, and tuner. 30 years ago you could send it to Binghamton but apparently they don't fix them in house any

[LincolnTalk] ISO bathroom remodel info

2022-02-21 Thread F A
Hi, Looking for recommendations for bathroom redesign and renovation. Prefer info for remodel done in the past year or so by a local company with excellent service, quality workmanship and reasonable price. Complicated plumbing issue will require a top notch master plumber. Has anyone used

Re: [LincolnTalk] Massachusetts will punish suburbs that don't allow apartments near transit.

2022-01-26 Thread John F. Carr
One does not achieve diversity and all that by the ritual chants of slogans at meetings. One achieves diversity by allowing diverse people to live here. If that is a goal we need lower priced housing in a convenient place. The new zoning district would be within walking distance of a good

[LincolnTalk] ISO bathroom remodeling

2021-10-25 Thread F A
Hi, I would appreciate recommendations for reasonably priced bathroom remodeling companies in our area. Design recommendations, and masked-up, conscientious workmanship are important criteria. Thanks in advance, Fran Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

[LincolnTalk] ISO tax accountant

2021-10-17 Thread F A
Hi, Seeking a seasoned tax accountant for individual and solo proprietor tax preparation. Thank you, Fran Aschheim 617-455-5723 Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Remedy for Browning Pine Needles?

2021-10-14 Thread John F. Carr
I was about to email with the same question. I noticed the downward-facing needles tend to brown more than upward-facing needles. In addition to the common native white pines, an ornamental Japanese umbrella pine is also affected. A half mile away the pines all seem healthy. On 10/14/21, Carol

Re: [LincolnTalk] Success with Uber? Driver?

2021-08-03 Thread John F. Carr
When reporting Uber experiences it matters whether the requested ride was during the governor's declared state of emergency. Price controls during the pandemic caused a shortage of drivers. The Boston Globe had some articles on this effect. On 8/2/21, Dan Paul wrote: > We had a terrible

[LincolnTalk] correction to my blueberry post from July 30

2021-07-31 Thread Candace F Foster
I seem to have omitted the phrase, in bold below, that was the main point of my post yesterday, looking for help with my mysterious disappearing blueberries. It should have read: > I've never gotten very many berries, but this year when I left to spend the > usual June/July 3 or 4- week time

[LincolnTalk] Does anyone else in Lincoln (try to) grow blueberries?

2021-07-30 Thread Candace F Foster
I've grown blues for about 10 years in a netted cage. I've never gotten very many berries, but this year when I left to spend the usual Jone/July 3 or 4 week time at the cape, there were hundreds of beautiful, healthy flowers and green berries! I thought this would finally be the year of the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Why are codman farm goods so expensive

2021-07-14 Thread John F. Carr
The book _The Dorito Effect_ (https://www.markschatzker.com/doritoeffect-home-page/) discusses the change in chicken farming after WW2 when the industry decided to optimize maximum pounds of meat per pound of feed in the shortest possible time. American consumers are impressed by size, by pounds