[LincolnTalk] Men's Coffee Tomorrow, Thursday, Nov 16 at 9:30- Have you signed up for the Dec. Trip??

2023-11-15 Thread Rettig, Amy
Please join us for Men's Coffee Thursday, Nov. 16 at 9:30 am at Bemis Hall.. Don't forget to sign up for this NEW December Trip. Space is limited. Bright Nights & Salem Cross Inn Wednesday, December 6 Meet the Motorcoach bus at Donelan's and ride out to Western Mass. First stop is Oakwood

[LincolnTalk] Recommending this Roofer

2023-11-15 Thread John and Margit Griffith
The Better Roofing Company just finished working on our barn and pool house roofs. Excellent work, completed quickly. This is the third time we've worked with them - excellent every time with fair and reasonable pricing. Silvio (508) 904-2839 thebetterroofingma.com Margit -- The LincolnTalk

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA and follow up

2023-11-15 Thread Sara Mattes
All, What is instructive is to remember, we are struggling with how best to comply-to add housing near transit, to bring more traffic to the retail at the Mall, and to balance that with maintaining small town character. It is a give and take discussion-there is no simple answer, except that

Re: [LincolnTalk] Scholarship Awards (up to $2000 per term) for folks who live or work in Lincoln

2023-11-15 Thread Buell, Lawrence
Gladly! Here’s the link. Please indicate if you want your gift to go specifically for scholarships. https://www.svdplincolnweston.org/give-donations Thank you, Larry From: Sara Mattes Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:24 PM To: Buell, Lawrence Cc: Lincoln Talk Subject: Re:

[LincolnTalk] Thank you Stone Church

2023-11-15 Thread Virginia Goodwin
Thank you to whoever at Stone Church tidied up after the musical last night and put all of the lost & found items right by the door. I was able to retrieve my daughter’s sweatshirt so easily. Much appreciated. Virginia Goodwin -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Scholarship Awards (up to $2000 per term) for folks who live or work in Lincoln

2023-11-15 Thread Sara Mattes
Could you please provide a link to where we might contribute to this wonderful program? -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 15, 2023, at 6:20 PM, Buell, Lawrence wrote: > > Dear Lincoln Neighbors, > > I’m writing on behalf of St. Vincent de Paul of Lincoln & Weston to alert you > to a great

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA and follow up

2023-11-15 Thread Eben Holderness via Lincoln
Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but I think it’s worth clarifying that despite what some have indicated in recent discussions, there are not “many neighboring towns” rejecting the HCA. In fact, of the 177 towns/cities that fall under the law, I can only identify one town, Holden, that

Re: [LincolnTalk] Boston Globe - Brookline Approves Plan

2023-11-15 Thread gail o'keefe
In Brookline, a considerably more urban area of 63,000 residents, the town was mandated to add *1,540* new units of housing. Brookline has 3 green line branches running with high frequency and multiple bus routes. It developed around the streetcars, and has ample access to public transportation.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Brookline passes HCA rezoning

2023-11-15 Thread Bijoy Misra
This is what exactly our Select Board should do. Allow a vote for the town to accept the policy of rezoning the Center as a principle. Let various groups and neighbors express themselves. Let it be democratic. Once we decide rezoning, we go to the next step of what's doable and how we can do it.

[LincolnTalk] Housing wanted

2023-11-15 Thread deanna jayne
Hi Lincoln community, The sweet spot for housing is anywhere towards Harvard, as this is where the native plant nursery is. If you know of anyone looking to participate in below’s description, or know of a single dwelling, please email me below. Opportunity to create / participate in building an

[LincolnTalk] Wanted: moving boxes

2023-11-15 Thread Richard Theriault
Hi LT, Looking for moving boxes. If you or someone you know has moved will pickup and reuse them for our move. Please let me know via email at richt...@gmail.com or text me at 617 438 4315. Thnx Rich -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA info session for Mothers Out Front Lincoln

2023-11-15 Thread Trish O'Hagan
both work for me.. this is terrific. On the coordinator call this am I reached out to the Brookline person who helped make their statement so we can reach out to them also. Gratefully, Trish O'Hagan Mothers Out Front Lincoln 781 248 5657 > On 11/15/2023 2:36 PM EST Emily Haslett wrote: >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Brookline passes HCA rezoning (which likely increases housing by a small percent)

2023-11-15 Thread Scott Clary
Thank you Karla for your careful analysis and references to put things in context. Kind Regards, Scott Clary 617-968-5769 Sent from a mobile device - please excuse typos and brevity On Wed, Nov 15, 2023, 1:41 PM Karla Gravis wrote: > It is important to understand the context for Brookline: >

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA info session for Mothers Out Front Lincoln

2023-11-15 Thread Emily Haslett
Thanks Staci! That is awesome. Either one is great for me. On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 2:12 PM Staci Montori wrote: > Hi Friends, > Jennifer is a yes. She prefers Monday or Tuesday 11/27 or 11/28 at 12:00. > What are your thoughts on these days? Is one better than another? > Thanks, > Staci > > >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Fwd: HCA info session for Mothers Out Front Lincoln

2023-11-15 Thread Joan Kimball
Wonderful idea to host a zoom infornation meeting on HCA options. Staci and Mothers Out Front. Thank you so much. Joan On Wed, Nov 15, 2023, 2:12 PM Staci Montori wrote: > Hi Friends, > Jennifer is a yes. She prefers Monday or Tuesday 11/27 or 11/28 at 12:00. > What are your thoughts on these

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA info session for Mothers Out Front Lincoln

2023-11-15 Thread Staci Montori
My apologies LT, I sent this out too soon. When MOF sets the exact date I will post it. :) > > > > -- 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] Fwd: HCA info session for Mothers Out Front Lincoln

2023-11-15 Thread Staci Montori
Hi Friends, Jennifer is a yes. She prefers Monday or Tuesday 11/27 or 11/28 at 12:00. What are your thoughts on these days? Is one better than another? Thanks, Staci -- Forwarded message - From: Glass, Jennifer Date: Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 12:21 PM Subject: Re: HCA info session

Re: [LincolnTalk] Brookline passes HCA rezoning (which likely increases housing by a small percent)

2023-11-15 Thread Karla Gravis
It is important to understand the context for Brookline: - Brookline followed a 2-pronged approach: the technical compliance with the law is being done through the first prong, what they call the "M-District+" portion. It changes the zoning rules in districts in town that are already

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: HCA options

2023-11-15 Thread Colleen Katsuki
Bob, Thanks for the correction! I appreciate that. Colleen On 11/15/23 12:22 PM, Bob Kupperstein wrote: Just for the record, I never suggested my view was 'dominant'. I don't have any better idea than anyone else regarding what /most/ people prefer. Thanks, -Bob On Wed, Nov 15, 2023

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA options

2023-11-15 Thread Bob Kupperstein
Just for the record, I never suggested my view was 'dominant'. I don't have any better idea than anyone else regarding what *most* people prefer. Thanks, -Bob On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 11:36 AM Colleen Katsuki wrote: > Bob Kupperstien wrote a message which basically said that the > alternative

[LincolnTalk] HCA options

2023-11-15 Thread Colleen Katsuki
Bob Kupperstien wrote a message which basically said that the alternative HCA group has no proof that its views were dominant. Basically Bob has no proof that his views are dominant either. Everybody is fumbling around in the dark and the only way to have any proof of what people really think

[LincolnTalk] Reflections on Lincoln's Response to the Housing Choice Act

2023-11-15 Thread bslayter
Since 2021 when Governor Baker signed the Massachusetts Housing Choice Act (HCA) requiring communities on transport lines connecting them to Boston to comply with zoning requirements that permit an increase of multi-family housing, I have been keeping an eye on both the proposals

[LincolnTalk] ISO

2023-11-15 Thread Tucker Smith
ISO Someone to restring simple necklaces & bracelets (Tucker Smith) -- 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] Moving Boxes Needed & Save the Date - Lincoln Holiday Green Market

2023-11-15 Thread Kim Jalet
Dear LT, The LPTO is excited to hold its First Annual Lincoln Holiday Green Market on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 11 - 3 in the Reed Gym at LPS. Please save the date and SAVE SOME GREEN WHILE SHOPPING GREEN. More details below for shoppers and potential vendors (there's still room!) We need quite a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Brookline passes HCA rezoning

2023-11-15 Thread John Mendelson
The 800 unit figure for Brookline is not accurate. The theoretical total fror Brookline is 6,990 units with the Globe citing 1,540 as possible per town officials. See:

[LincolnTalk] For Sale Steinway Piano

2023-11-15 Thread Carol Ryan
Posting for a friend. Please reply to the Facebook link. Carol Ryan https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/310932444968676/?mibextid=6ojiHh Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at

Re: [LincolnTalk] Brookline passes HCA rezoning

2023-11-15 Thread pamontie montie . net
Hi All, A lot to think about with Brookline’s response to the HCA. Just to put things in perspective, Brookline (a town with over 26,000 housing units) has just passed rezoning that could result in “up to 800 units” raising their existing housing stock by “nearly 3%” and is characterized as

Re: [LincolnTalk] Katherine Clark at Bemis Hall at 9:30am TODAY

2023-11-15 Thread Jim Hutchinson
Update: unfortunately, Representative Clark will not be able to attend in person, but she is sending one of her aides, so please do come out and join us for this informative COA event. -jim From: Jim Hutchinson Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:51 AM Good morning LT, Please come join me

[LincolnTalk] Contra Dance This Friday, November 17

2023-11-15 Thread Judith Wong
Consider dancing with us this Friday, at the First Parish in Lexington. No experience is necessary and you do not need a partner. Don Veino will be calling. Music will be provided by Roaring Jelly, a large community dance band founded in 1970. (Actually, Roaring Jelly got its start in Lincoln,

[LincolnTalk] HCA and follow up

2023-11-15 Thread Bijoy Misra
Dear friends, It seems that there are some vocal members in HCAWG who are deeply concerned about the housing crisis in the State and would like to let the town volunteer itself to help alleviate the problem. This is a noble thought and I for one would strongly endorse such a view. Many other

[LincolnTalk] Brookline passes HCA rezoning

2023-11-15 Thread Bob Mason
https://brookline.news/town-meeting-passes-major-rezoning-likely-to-reshape-harvard-street/ -- 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] Katherine Clark at Bemis Hall at 9:30am TODAY

2023-11-15 Thread Jim Hutchinson
Good morning LT, Please come join me in Bemis Hall at 9:30am this morning for a question and answer session with our very own Representative to the US House, Katherine Clark! Do you wonder what is happening with the federal budget impasse? Dysfunction in Washington? US policy on the Israeli/