Re: [LincolnTalk] Next Tues Hydrology Zoom lecture 7PM Zoom

I am not certain, and I think the presentations are often recorded and available to view after the live meetings happen. Kathleen Lomatoski > On Nov 10, 2023, at 10:24 PM, Lynne Smith wrote: > > Unfortunately,this important lecture is the same night as the Public Forum > for the Community

Re: [LincolnTalk] Next Tues Hydrology Zoom lecture 7PM Zoom

Unfortunately,this important lecture is the same night as the Public Forum for the Community Center. Lynne Smith 5 Tabor Hill Road Lincoln, MA 01773 781-258-1175 Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 10, 2023, at 6:52 PM, RAandBOB wrote: > >  > In the midst of all the meetings and discussion about

[LincolnTalk] Next Tues Hydrology Zoom lecture 7PM Zoom

 In the midst of all the meetings and discussion about the by-right zoning initiatives and the RLF plans for the Mall, it would be easy to overlook this important Zoom meeting about Lincoln’s water sources However, it is critical, especially as the climate grows ever warmer, to understand

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: How can we save the birds?

From around the corner- -- Sara Mattes > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Thoreau Farm > Subject: How can we save the birds? > Date: November 10, 2023 at 8:12:53 PM EST > To: > Reply-To: Thoreau Farm > > View this email in your browser >

[LincolnTalk] TAKEN: For Free: Pali Solid Wood White Crib

This is no longer available. Have a good night, Lincoln! On Nov 10, 2023, at 3:08 PM, Victoria Slingerland wrote:Howdy Lincoln,If anyone is interested in this Pali solid wood crib, please let me know. There are 5 spots on front from stickers, but they scrape off fairly easily without leaving a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Plumber recommendation for water heater

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 priced and great work and a Lincoln resident. > > 781-647-3236 > > Kind Regards, > > Scott Clary > 617-968-5769 > >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Town Dry cleaner

Mr Chang is the best. Nice and passionate about what he does. And thank you for this thread - it just reminded me I have some trousers that have been there way too long. Kind Regards, Scott Clary 617-968-5769 Sent from a mobile device - please excuse typos and errors On Fri, Nov 10, 2023, 5:55

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

Hi All, We know that a zoning change does not “dictate” that anything be built or changed, but we also know that major changes WILL happen in Lincoln, should this pass. Do any of you remember many years ago when zoning changes were made that impacted any changes an owner could make (as much as a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Town Dry cleaner

We also strongly recommend Lincoln Town Cleaner and Mr. Chang. He does our dry cleaning, zipper repair and hemming. We feel fortunate he is in Lincoln. Joan and John Kimball On Fri, Nov 10, 2023, 5:29 PM Bernadette and Mark wrote: > Mr Chang is a wonderful person and honest as the day is

Re: [LincolnTalk] Plumber recommendation for water heater

John Silva. Perhaps the most intelligent plumber you'll meet, very nice, reasonably priced and great work and a Lincoln resident. 781-647-3236 Kind Regards, Scott Clary 617-968-5769 Sent from a mobile device - please excuse typos and errors On Fri, Nov 10, 2023, 5:08 PM Ellen Waldron wrote:

[LincolnTalk] Antisemitism

Antisemitism in America Sunday CNN 9pm Please let me know your reactions. -- 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] Dry cleaner

Mr Chang is a wonderful person and honest as the day is long! I recently had him replace a zipper in a pair of jeans and he was apologizing for the cost It is what it is. Since his move down the alley his business is NOT as robust as it was when he was on the corner! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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

Michelle Barnes from the RLF can confirm, but I believe Donelan's will remain after the mall redevelopment. A reminder: zoning affects what the property owner has a right to do with their property. It does not dictate that anything be built or changed. On Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 4:38 PM Terri via

Re: [LincolnTalk] Plumber recommendation for water heater

Kirkland and Shaw did my work too. Recommend! ellen Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 10, 2023, at 11:29 AM, Sara Mattes wrote: > > I second that recommendation > > -- > Sara Mattes > > > > >> On Nov 10, 2023, at 8:35 AM, June L Matthews wrote: >> >> I use Kirkland and Shaw,

[LincolnTalk] Mark Your Calendars- Special Town Meeting 12/2

*Mark your calendars! Special Town MeetingSaturday, December 2, 2023Lincoln Schools, 9:30 amPurpose: Choose between 3 potential Community Center designsAs you remember, a year ago, in November of 2022, the town voted to appoint a committee to design a Community Center for Lincoln. After a year of

Re: [LincolnTalk] housing for the mall

I agree Karla...why do we continue with the "mixed salads and scrambled eggs" approach? Yikes! On Fri, Nov 10, 2023, 2:45 PM Karla Gravis wrote: > I agree that it would be beneficial to see the plans being proposed for > the mall area. I would not call it fear-mongering but genuine interest

Re: [LincolnTalk] RLF comments

At our last zoom meeting (10/24/23), Michelle Barnes and all of HCAWG said we need a vibrant village center and wanted to bring in a consultant to see what kind of commercial, retail business we can bring into the mall. I asked then who would be paying for the consultant and she said RLF.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommended reading for those grappling with the HCA

Thank you Sara! So well said!  I agreed with you we need to come together as a community to redevelop the mall on our own terms and continue to increase our stocks of truly affordable housing!SusannaOn Nov 10, 2023, at 10:12 AM, John Mendelson wrote:Are you speaking on behalf of the Lincoln

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

Hi all, If I am reading  the rezoning plans correctly the  Reduction in retail includes eliminating Donelans and the  Bank.Is this correct?    Theresa K On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 11:25:26 AM EST, Sara Mattes wrote: Is the alternative for the nation area to fill it with

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report

Thank you for your comments and for sharing the link to the exclusionary zoning report. MA clearly needs more housing. The HCA will contribute more exclusionary housing in the form of condos priced out of reach for many. How do expensive condos serve current needs? Lincoln has a history of

[LincolnTalk] Here's to our local charities!

As Troop Leader for Lincoln's Boy Scout Troop 127, I've been asked to invite the greater community to a special charity event at the Joseph Warren-Soley Masonic Lodge on Tuesday, November 14th from 4-5:30pm. The lodge sponsors the Lincoln Boy Scouts, providing meeting space, storage access, and

Re: [LincolnTalk] housing for the mall

I agree that it would be beneficial to see the plans being proposed for the mall area. I would not call it fear-mongering but genuine interest and concern from residents. Ms. Michelle Barnes mentioned in Wednesday's community forum, in reference to plans to add housing to the mall "(...) and so

[LincolnTalk] Looking for display case

This is a pretty random question, but anyone have thoughts on where I might buy a display case for a small <1 foot high statue? I’m thinking of some sort of domed glass casing set onto a wood base. Doesn’t have to be museum grade but not totally flimsy either. I said it was a random question

Re: [LincolnTalk] Plumber recommendation for water heater

I second that recommendation -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 10, 2023, at 8:35 AM, June L Matthews wrote: > > I use Kirkland and Shaw, 781-272-2670, and have been very pleased with their > service. > > June Matthews > > From: Lincoln On Behalf Of Sam inakbari > Sent: Thursday, November 9,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommended reading for those grappling with the HCA

You sent you message to LincolnTalk and asked what were folk's objectives. I responded. If you wanted to have a private conversation with someone else, then make it private. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 10, 2023, at 10:10 AM, John Mendelson wrote: > > Are you speaking on behalf of the

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

Is the alternative for the nation area to fill it with dense housing, while we are told there will be reduction in retail? And, that housing will only reflect the wealth gap-only 10% affordable, and the rest, high-end? What happened to the concept of a “vibrant commercial center?” What happened

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report

Hello LincolnTalkers, During the discussion on the Zoom forum hosted by the HCAWG on Wednesday evening, I mentioned the recently released report on the history of exclusionary zoning in the Boston area. And also, for those of you who couldn’t stay to see it following the Wednesday morning

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommended reading for those grappling with the HCA

I am not the spokesperson for the group - in fact there is no one spokesperson. The group currently has 50+ folks, across a spectrum of beliefs. There is no one proposal the group is recommending, rather only pushing for voters to have a *choice*. I encourage you to take a look at the website,

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln Schools hiring now

The Lincoln Public School District (Lincoln and Hanscom AFB) has several positions to be filled, especially substitute teachers and bus monitors. Other open positions include school psychologist, flute and piano teachers, food service workers, academic tutors, lunch and recess monitors, and a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Plumber recommendation for water heater

I use Kirkland and Shaw, 781-272-2670, and have been very pleased with their service. June Matthews From: Lincoln On Behalf Of Sam inakbari Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2023 9:53 PM To: lincoln@lincolntalk.org Subject: [LincolnTalk] Plumber recommendation for water heater Hello I am looking

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act Community Forums - Slides & Recording

Thanks to Jennifer and all those who presented, Special thanks to the over 200 who zoomed in-it was “lively!” -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 10, 2023, at 8:48 AM, Jennifer Glass via Lincoln > wrote: > > Good morning! > > The two Housing Choice Act community forums on Wednesday, November

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommended reading for those grappling with the HCA

Are you speaking on behalf of the Lincoln Residents for Housing Alternatives, Sara, or on behalf of yourself? My questions were directed to the former. Thank you. On Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 10:05 AM Sara Mattes wrote: > My principal goal would be to redevelop the mall to the max benefit of the >

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act Community Forums - Slides & Recording

Good morning! The two Housing Choice Act community forums on Wednesday, November 8th were well very attended. Thank you to all who participated! The slides that were presented are here , the link to the evening Zoom session is here

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommended reading for those grappling with the HCA

My principal goal would be to redevelop the mall to the max benefit of the whole community, and that includes RLF. I was intimately involved in the redevelopment in the mid 2000s, as a Select. I was also involved in helping Lincoln Woods seek a stable financial partner -The Community Builders.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommended reading for those grappling with the HCA

I have been reminded that the state's tally of affordable housing is called the Subsidized Housing Index (SHI). The word "subsidized" is there because the reality is affordable units often need to be subsidized. The reason the state requires an economic feasibility study to support an affordable

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommended reading for those grappling with the HCA

But what are your goals? So far, in addition to dubious claims about the negative environmental impact of new construction on lots that are currently empty parking lots (the data is clear that diffuse, single-family housing is by far the most carbon-intensive way to live) and unsubstantiated

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommended reading for those grappling with the HCA

I agree with Sara - the HCA constrains our ability to provide affordable housing. Currently, the town retains leverage with developers because projects require town meeting approval. HCA changes to “by right” zoning. We cannot ask for more than 10% affordability. Just last year, thanks to the town

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommended reading for those grappling with the HCA

Absolutely agree that sharing plans would be a positive. I was very alarmed by the Chair of the RLF saying in Wednesday evening’s meeting that commercial space will be *reduced* in the new development to help “derisk” the property, as residential units are less risky than commercial. I thought

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommended reading for those grappling with the HCA

The zoning contains a minimum level of affordability. As John points out the town can, as it has in the past, negotiate higher levels of affordability. Oriole Landing at 25% is well above their zoning requirement of 15%. The reason we can not mandate 15% affordable is because the study the town

Re: [LincolnTalk] Antisemitism

Brilliant solution On Thu, Nov 9, 2023 at 7:45 PM Anne Warner wrote: > I agree both with the formal definition of Semite as including Arabs, as > well as others, but it is unquestionable that the colloquial understanding > of the word is anti-Jews. > > May I suggest before we go down a rabbit

[LincolnTalk] Plumber recommendation for water heater

Hello I am looking for a plumber that can change the water heater tank. We will purchase the new tank and need someone to remove the old one and install the new one. Do you have any plumber recommendations? Thank you Sam -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

[LincolnTalk] Questions re: RLF

At our last zoom meeting (10/24/23), Michelle Barnes and all of HCAWG said we need a vibrant village center and wanted to bring in a consultant to see what kind of commercial, retail business we can bring into the mall. I asked then who would be paying for the consultant and she said RLF. Last

[LincolnTalk] housing for the mall

I strongly support the plans of the RLF to show their plans for housing at the mall. That should counter some of the fear mongering on that subject. I would also encourage the RLF to be more public about their operations generally. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommended reading for those grappling with the HCA

This is not true. The HCA does not '"tie our hands." Just like many public/private partnerships across the country and specifically here in Lincoln with Lincoln Woods, Oriole Landing, and perhaps other developments I am not aware of, the town can work with a potential developer to increase the