[LincolnTalk] e-bike demo is ON!

Despite a slight chance of rain, the e-bike demo is on tonight from 6-7pm at the Brooks School gym parking lot. We had some rain last year but the solar array kept us dry. Hope to see many of you tonight! John -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org.

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln e-bike demo tomorrow night!

Hi All, Just a reminder that the BPAC/Wheelworks e-bike demo is on for tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 15 from 6-7pm in the Brooks School gym parking lot. The weather looks great so please come join us and test ride an e-bike. Hope to see many of you there! John -- The LincolnTalk mailing list.

[LincolnTalk] REMINDER: Lincoln e-bike demo on Wednesday, May 15

Hi All, Please mark you calendars and plan to come to the Lincoln Brooks School to test ride a wide range of e-bikes on Wednesday, May 15 from 6-7pm. Whether you want to replace a few car trips with a practical utility bike, ride further, faster, or are just curious why e-bikes are booming in

[LincolnTalk] Walk Bike Roll FAQs Week: Day 5 (Last Day!)

This week is Walk Bike Roll to School week for the students at Lincoln School. So that the adults in Lincoln don’t feel left out, the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is offering Walk Bike Roll FAQs week for adults; all you have to do to participate is read the daily message sent to

[LincolnTalk] Walk Bike Roll FAQs Week: Day 4

This week is Walk Bike Roll to School week for the students at Lincoln School. So that the adults in Lincoln don’t feel left out, the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is offering Walk Bike Roll FAQs week for adults; all you have to do to participate is read the daily message sent to

[LincolnTalk] Walk Bike Roll FAQs Week: Day 3

This week is Walk Bike Roll to School week for the students at Lincoln School. So that the adults in Lincoln don’t feel left out, the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is offering Walk Bike Roll FAQs week for adults; all you have to do to participate is read the daily message sent to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Stolen Bikes

Hello All, Just a quick update here. I checked in with Acting Chief of Police Kennedy of the LPD who says "*we've had no reports of bikes being stolen*." Always good to be vigilant but don't be afraid to keep those bikes in use! Thanks, John On Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 2:09 PM Margo

[LincolnTalk] Walk Bike Roll FAQs Week: Day 2

This week is Walk Bike Roll to School week for the students at Lincoln School. So that the adults in Lincoln don’t feel left out, the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is offering Walk Bike Roll FAQs week for adults; all you have to do to participate is read the daily message sent to

[LincolnTalk] Walk Bike Roll FAQs Week: Day 1

This week is Walk Bike Roll to School week for the students at Lincoln School. So that the adults in Lincoln don’t feel left out, the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is offering Walk Bike Roll FAQs week for adults; all you have to do to participate is read the daily message sent to

[LincolnTalk] Walk, Bike, Roll to School Week Starts Tomorrow!

Hi All, Our town's annual Walk, Bike, Roll to School Week begins tomorrow, Monday, April 29, and runs through Friday, May 3. The weather is warmer and it is a great time to leave the car at home and walk, bike, or roll to school with your child. If you don't have children in the school, we are

Re: [LincolnTalk] Voting on incomplete options

gt;> tomorrow, as all of these options have specified, if the planning >>>>>>>>> board can >>>>>>>>> just override everything and make it whatever height and density that >>>>>>>>> they >>>>>>

Re: [LincolnTalk] Voting on incomplete options

We are NOT being asked to vote on bylaws. The HCA is a set of guidelines and we are being asked to vote for one of 5 zoning options that conform (or perhaps don't confirm in one case) to said guidelines. We've been told repeatedly that bylaws are to follow and we will vote for one fully

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

The myriad reasons why the Community Center (remember it is planned to accommodate the COA, LEAP, and Parks & Rec) should NOT be located at the mall have been well documented by the folks who've worked on the community center plans for almost a decade. The location at the Hartwells ie right in

Re: [LincolnTalk] District contiguity question

Would you support the Village Center rezoning in March if it came to town meeting separately? Margaret Olson made clear in her post yesterday the by-laws you cite in your final paragraph are in the earliest stages of discussion so to insinuate that such a building on the Doherty's property "could

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Residents for Housing Alternatives and HCA Choices

arcels, > LW zoning at 20 units/acre, etc). Must be noted that it was the citizens' > group who caught the mistakes. > > > > > >> >> >> -- Forwarded message - >> From: John Mendelson >> Date: Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 15:44 >> Sub

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Residents for Housing Alternatives and HCA Choices

This strikes me as extremely hypocritical in regard to the way the dialog has unfolded over the past few months. Why should this group receive preferential treatment in terms of the process used to develop an option we are being asked to vote on? Many members of the group who developed option E

[LincolnTalk] Thankful to live in Lincoln

We are all lucky to live here. Now, how about a nice 4-day break from HCA chatter on Lincoln Talk? My in-box and peace of mind could use it. John -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at

Re: [LincolnTalk] Brookline passes HCA rezoning

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:

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:

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] Recommended reading for those grappling with the HCA

> stabilize retail. > > The HCA hands us a broad sword when we need a scalpel. > > Let’s use it to re-engage as a community-as a whole-as a community, own > our terms. > > Let’s slow the adoption of HCA districts and re-examine how we might use > the exercise to build cons

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

approval? Why should we rezone by right and loosen our restrictions > when we can achieve all of our goals through Town Meeting? > > Karla > > From: Margaret Olson >> Date: Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 08:28 >> Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommended reading for those grappling

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

; > -- > Sara Mattes > > > > > On Nov 9, 2023, at 10:10 PM, John Mendelson > wrote: > > http://www.growingwealthier.info > > How greater density *and* walkability benefits the environment and > property values. > > John > -- > The LincolnTalk

[LincolnTalk] Recommended reading for those grappling with the HCA

http://www.growingwealthier.info How greater density *and* walkability benefits the environment and property values. John -- 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

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

Easy to lob accusations and perhaps even some conspiracy theories on LT where the members of the HCAWG cannot respond. Perhaps there was an error on the submission but a more appropriate forum to query this would be in either of the two open forums on November 8 that have been widely publicized.

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA & Codman Road

I am glad someone finally said the quiet part out loud. I've long believed what is driving much of the opposition here is the* fear of declining property values*. I get it as one of the main points of the HCA *is* to drive down prices by increasing supply. But the reality is that those who are

Re: [LincolnTalk] Roof Repair

We had very good luck with Rafael Marroquin at Tek Roof for similar repairs. John Rafael Marroquin Rafael Marroquin Roof Consultant (508)740-9669 On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 10:41 AM Rob Haslinger wrote: > I need someone as well. Thanks Rob > > On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 10:27 AM sarah cannon

Re: [LincolnTalk] Excellent story on the housing crisis, affordable housing & zoning

I had a very different reaction to the article. Nowhere in the piece did I discern that the Globe's Spotlight's team's thesis is that there is a housing crisis for those looking for single-family homes. Rather, the crux of the article (and this is just the first in a series) is summed up in the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Thoughts on the Housing Choice Act and the October 10th Multi-Board Meeting

ecks and balances. The proposals >>> shared, which overshoot the minimums required by the HCA, give developers a >>> green light with a substantial amount of running room. Once that is >>> approved, the town and residents are more restricted in ability to rein >>> them back in. >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Thoughts on the Housing Choice Act and the October 10th Multi-Board Meeting

t; most people won’t be able to afford does not solve the housing crisis. >>> >>> If the town really wants to comply with the HCA, there needs to be >>> another option that has the minimal required rezoning in South Lincoln, >>> 70-80% rezoning spread throughout

Re: [LincolnTalk] Thoughts on the Housing Choice Act and the October 10th Multi-Board Meeting

and > environment. > > Starting at 4000 a month for apartment is not affordable anywhere on the > planet we’re trying to save here, and getting these units subsidized > through tax dollar in the future is a highway robbery > > > > On Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 9:55 AM John Mend

Re: [LincolnTalk] Thoughts on the Housing Choice Act and the October 10th Multi-Board Meeting

at Zoning > does not equal Building 1:1 but why risk it? Why not propose a true > compromise solution? > > You seem to think you are on high moral ground here. All you are doing is > helping future wealthy residents - no one else! > > Rob > > On Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at

Re: [LincolnTalk] Thoughts on the Housing Choice Act and the October 10th Multi-Board Meeting

Save it from what? Progress? Working to help solve the regional challenges of housing, traffic, environment? Providing housing alternatives? Or should we just continue to approve 20,000 sq/ft single family houses on big lots and put our heads in the sand? Lincoln is not an island despite what

Re: [LincolnTalk] 15 units per acre (Gross)

>> >>>>>>> So how are we protected from this happening ? >>>>>>> I might have missed something. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> [image: image.png] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >&

Re: [LincolnTalk] 15 units per acre (Gross)

On Mon, Oct 2, 2023 at 7:47 PM John Mendelson > wrote: > >> I had the good fortune of attending the tour of Lincoln Woods put on by >> FOMA yesterday after taking part in the State of the Town Meeting on >> Saturday. See: >> >> https://www.fomalincoln.org

Re: [LincolnTalk] 15 units per acre (Gross)

I had the good fortune of attending the tour of Lincoln Woods put on by FOMA yesterday after taking part in the State of the Town Meeting on Saturday. See: https://www.fomalincoln.org/outreach This densely built, multi-family development is anything but "gross." In fact, I think it is quite

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations / location of LEAP

ional mingling as a goal >>>> won't be accomplished with the limited available hours for senior >>>> programming at Hartwell because of the parking, traffic and safety >>>> concerns. The new community center will have senior programming by design >>>> only

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

g with a Community Center based in > Hartwell for the wrong reasons. The town has an obligation to its seniors. > I just don't want to build a core town building in a location that comes > with so many restrictions/limitations. > > Peter > > > On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 10:58 AM John M

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

You write as if everyone agrees the school has too much space. I, for one, don't. In my view, if there are lessons to be learned from the school building project, it is wise to examine the reasons why the town voted down the project in 2012, thereby rejecting $20.9 million in state funding.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Did you know Tower Road is planned to be re-paved in 2024? Concerned about what this will do to vehicle speeds? If so, read below...

I finally feel heard. It is really frustrating when I have to occasionally downshift my Porsche over a speed table having just been distracted by a road sign indicating the aformentioned speed table. All while worried I might wake the neighbor, beside. And its so much worse when I've already had

[LincolnTalk] Did you know Tower Road is planned to be re-paved in 2024? Concerned about what this will do to vehicle speeds? If so, read below...

things off in the coming weeks. Thanks so much, John Mendelson 30 Tower Road -- 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 https://pairlist9.pair.net

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

y vest. >>> At this time, that is all I can do. >>> We can come together, as a region, and discuss how we might be >>> proactive, as communities. >>> How can we turn outrage from finger-wagging and furor into practical >>> constructive actions? >>> >>

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

n, and discuss how we might be proactive, > as communities. > How can we turn outrage from finger-wagging and furor into practical > constructive actions? > > > -- > Sara Mattes > > > > > On Aug 31, 2023, at 2:12 PM, John Mendelson > wrote: > > People,

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

an actual sign that states “cyclists may use entire lane” if you >> can believe it) thus head nodding amongst ourselves is not going to be >> effective. >> >> Vic >> >> On Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 1:41 PM John Mendelson >> wrote: >> >>> And I wo

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

And I would strongly urge drivers to slow down, obey the law, and pay attention to what is in front of them at all times when behind the wheel of a large, powerful object capable of inflicting terrible injuries to walkers, cyclists,

Re: [LincolnTalk] For Sale: 2 REI Kindercone Children's Sleeping Bags for sale, $25 each--SOLD

Sleeping bags have been claimed. On Sun, Aug 6, 2023, 12:42 PM John Mendelson wrote: > Older version of this one: > > > https://www.rei.com/product/193019/rei-co-op-kindercone-25-sleeping-bag-kids > > Like new condition. Fits child up to 5ft tall. Rated to 30f. 2 > availa

[LincolnTalk] For Sale: 2 REI Kindercone Children's Sleeping Bags for sale, $25 each

Older version of this one: https://www.rei.com/product/193019/rei-co-op-kindercone-25-sleeping-bag-kids Like new condition. Fits child up to 5ft tall. Rated to 30f. 2 available: one blue and one green. John -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Snail Mail in Lincoln

The postmaster's name is Mark Stone. He's been in the position for under a year and is a nice guy so I'd recommend speaking with him if you are concerned about service. I, for one, have not had any issues and I use the post office for work and personal mail. John On Thu, Jul 27, 2023, 1:12 AM

[LincolnTalk] Garage Door Maintenance?

Hello LT, I am looking for someone who can work on our older garage doors and would appreciate a recommendation. Thanks! John -- 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

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

holed, fractured and broken variants currently > inflicting suspension havoc in both cars and bicycles alike. > > Yep, bring on the speed humps. > > Vic > > On Tue, May 23, 2023 at 9:44 AM John Mendelson > wrote: > >> Lessons for Lincoln here, perhaps? >> >> &

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

Lessons for Lincoln here, perhaps? https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2023/05/22/mayor-wu-street-safety-initiative-focus-speed-humps-intersections-signals/?p1=hp_featurestack -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at

[LincolnTalk] Walk Bike Roll FAQs Week: Day 4

ight? Yes. (MGL Chapter 85, Section 11B) John Mendelson, on behalf of BPAC -- 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 https://pairlist9.pair

[LincolnTalk] Next week is Lincoln's Walk, Bike, Roll to School Week!

to let children off and buses coming from the south will stop at Pierce Hill Road. Please allow extra time if driving along this route. Finally, a big thanks to everyone who signed up to volunteer as crossing guards, to hand out bracelets, and to lead bike trains! John Mendelson, on behalf of BPAC

Re: [LincolnTalk] CCBC Values Survey Reminder!

s >> of concern(s). >> The vote was a compromise and a way to move forward. >> >> Smoke continues to surface. >> >> It should not be so readily dismissed. >> >> >> >> -- >> Sara Mattes >> >> >> >> >&g

Re: [LincolnTalk] MBTA Vision

Yep. Sitting in traffic alone in a car is the same whether or not it is self-driving, an EV, or an ICE. Not a viable solution. On Thu, Apr 20, 2023 at 9:41 AM Sara Lupkas wrote: > Whether self driving cars become more widespread or not, we should be > encouraging mass transit over individual

Re: [LincolnTalk] CCBC Values Survey Reminder!

Does a few people emailing Lincoln Talk really constitute "widespread concern"? The email clearly states that the survey is intended to get more feedback from Lincoln residents "as it develops plans for a community center." This does not mean the survey itself is flawed. The community already

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln and the HCA

; > This something Lincoln, on its own, has embraced in the past 50, slowly > and steadily, as opportunities arose. > > We did so without displacing anyone. > > I trust we can continue on this path. > > Sara > > -- > Sara Mattes > > > > > On Mar 1

Re: [LincolnTalk] My Candidacy for the Lincoln Planning Board

It could also lead to a long term solution to the area's significant housing shortage (crisis, if you are so inclined.) On Sun, Mar 19, 2023, 3:16 PM Sara Mattes wrote: > What HCA does is create a YUGE financial incentive for developers to come > in and develop undeveloped land, or redevelop

Re: [LincolnTalk] My Candidacy for the Lincoln Planning Board

Here is the definition of a bus station per the law in question: Bus station” means a location with a passenger platform and other fixed infrastructure serving as a point of embarkation for the MBTA Silver Line. Upon the request of an MBTA community, DHCD, in consultation with the MBTA, may

Re: [LincolnTalk] Legos, free to a good home--Taken

Legos taken with backups. On Sun, Mar 12, 2023, 10:00 AM John Mendelson wrote: > Hello, > > We have 5 or 6 bins of mixed Legos we'd like to give away. If you are > interested or know of an organization who would make good use of them, > please let me know. > >

[LincolnTalk] Legos, free to a good home

Hello, We have 5 or 6 bins of mixed Legos we'd like to give away. If you are interested or know of an organization who would make good use of them, please let me know. John 978-314-2424 -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at

[LincolnTalk] more on the epidemic of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities

So while road design definitely plays a part in this 10+ year terrible trend, speed and vehicle design are also to blame. Two mainstream media outlets weigh in: Fast Company: Should We Ban SUVs? Vox: A Driver Killed Her Daughter. She

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

aths.* > *Those paths were designed to avoid arable land and wetlands and be as > narrow as possible. * > > *If, indeed, narrow roads reduce speeds, perhaps we should consider > leaving the roadside uncut and create an even greater perception of a > narrow road.* > > Sara >

[LincolnTalk] The Exceptionally American Problem of Rising Roadway Deaths

The Exceptionally American Problem of Rising Roadway Deaths https://nyti.ms/3i6DS8Q -- 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] looking for a cat carrier

Hello Lincoln Talk, I am looking for a cat carrier. If anyone has one they are looking to give away or sell, please let me know. Thanks, John -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

Bringing the conversation back to the original intent, the Beede Center (pool and fitness center alone) cost $11 million to build in 2006. See:

Re: [LincolnTalk] Road Safety

ra Mattes > > > > > On Sep 18, 2022, at 7:42 PM, John Mendelson > wrote: > > The whole "cyclists never stop at stop signs is a big red herring" and is > just a lazy response to the much bigger (literally bigger, as many of the > new EV's, not to mention the best

Re: [LincolnTalk] Road Safety

; wrote: > > All good reminders! Car drivers and cyclist, please obey STOP signs > especially on corners where leaves will soon be piling up and are slick > when wet. That is a recipe for disaster. > Thank you, > Carol > > > On Sep 18, 2022, at 1:54 PM, John Mendelson

Re: [LincolnTalk] Road Safety

PM John Mendelson wrote: > Yes and drivers, please consider driving the speed limit and getting off > your phone this time of year. It is especially dangerous to have sun in > your eyes while speeding and checking Instagram! > > On Sun, Sep 18, 2022, 1:47 PM V Saleme wrote: > &

Re: [LincolnTalk] Road Safety

Yes and drivers, please consider driving the speed limit and getting off your phone this time of year. It is especially dangerous to have sun in your eyes while speeding and checking Instagram! On Sun, Sep 18, 2022, 1:47 PM V Saleme wrote: > Very good points and we bicyclists runners and car

Re: [LincolnTalk] Tack Room

We've been a number of times and always had a great experience. Service and food are solid. Others seem to agree:

Re: [LincolnTalk] For Sale: LG Portable Air Conditioner--GONE

Sold with backups. Thanks. On Tue, Jul 26, 2022, 9:29 PM John Mendelson wrote: > Hello, > > I am selling a lightly used LG Portable Air Conditioner. It is a > discontinued model but specs can be found here: > > > https://www.lg.com/us/air-conditioners/lg-lp0818wnr-por

Re: [LincolnTalk] bikes and trails

Always a sensible idea to protect the interests of a few at the expense of the many. On Tue, Jul 12, 2022 at 12:15 PM jeannine taylor wrote: > There is a concern for those home owners whose “newly recommended bike > paths” are in their front or backyards. It may not affect everyone but >

Re: [LincolnTalk] biking on conservation land

Thanks, Rich. Though it has been cited numerous times here and on the trail use forums that bikes are worse for trails than horses, I cannot find any studies that back up this point. The fearmongering, NIMBY-ism, and loose "facts" on here about bikes on trails, cyclists as lawless and entitled,

Re: [LincolnTalk] (no subject)

Currently about 8 of our 80 miles of trails permit biking. The proposal currently under consideration would add about 8 more miles open to bikes. We would go from about 10% of our trails to 20%. John On Tue, Jul 5, 2022, 6:14 PM Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org>

Re: [LincolnTalk] (no subject)

Thanks. One small addition to the conventional wisdom on LT: bikes disturb the peace in Lincoln but are fine in places like Prospect Park in Waltham. On Tue, Jul 5, 2022, 5:37 PM V Saleme wrote: > Dan, the belief is bikes disturb the peace however, dogs off leashes > (don’t mind the random

Re: [LincolnTalk] biking on conservation land

-by-cars-advocates-say-u-s-streets-are-the-problem?t=1657038855943 John Mendelson, here since 2012 On Tue, Jul 5, 2022 at 12:25 PM Nancy Bergen via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > I knew Quincy and yes he would be rolling over in his grave if he thought > there were dirt

Re: [LincolnTalk] mount misery, dogs and bikes

You raise a good point, Gordon. Maybe we *should* give up 2 acre zoning! On Sun, Jun 26, 2022, 6:50 PM Gordon Woodington wrote: > Yes, I would keep the level of bike trails at the current level. > > I am against "incrementalism", since step after step it ultimately causes > irreversible loss

Re: [LincolnTalk] Trails Continuance

n of > more restricted use, and the return of peace and healthier trails for the > rest. > > It seems history is repeating itself and we may, once again, relearn a > hard lesson, unless our stewards are very, vary careful as they thread the > needle. > > Sara > > > > &g

Re: [LincolnTalk] Trails Continuance

ce again, relearn a >> hard lesson, unless our stewards are very, vary careful as they thread the >> needle. >> >> Sara >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Sara Mattes >> >> >> >> >> On Jun 20, 2022, a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Trails Continuance

I must point out that both Concord and Weston (and other towns mentioned) allow cycling on a significant majority of their trails at present. We are very much our of step with our peer towns in terms of restricting usage of our trails. And these policies give us a reputation, deserved or

Re: [LincolnTalk] Trail Use Proposed Changes

I cant stay silent any longer. Our roads are unsafe and getting worse for cycling and walking, particularly for children who are harder to see from the SUV's that dominate our roadways. Our trails are plentiful and relatively underused. To give 10% more access to give kids and other cyclists

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln

Also curious why people seem more interested in building a two-story or underground parking lot so people from other towns can come park here to use the T instead of building housing close to the T so people can live here and walk (not drive) to the T and our other services and attractions? Seems

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln

Though not really in the spirit of the Housing Choice Act, though is it? On Sat, May 28, 2022, 12:17 PM Sara Mattes wrote: > Increased parking is one step-a relatively easy step…no septic issues to > address, no question of service costs…. > -- > Sara Mattes > > > > > On May 28, 2022, at

[LincolnTalk] Interesting perspective on Lincoln

Hello LT, I encourage you all to read this thought-provoking thread by respected transportation expert Ari Osevit from ITDP. https://twitter.com/ofsevit/status/1528774023022256128?t=caO7NVI8nGgkp1Va-dkigQ=19 https://www.itdp.org/team-member/ari-ofsevit/ Curious to hear your thoughts. John --

[LincolnTalk] Walk, Bike, Roll to School Week was a Huge Success!

our car trips by 10% it will make a big difference in greenhouse emissions and I guarantee it will make you healthier and happier and our roads less congested. Thanks again for taking part! John Mendelson, for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post

[LincolnTalk] Walk, Bike, Roll to School Week--Bike Train Meet Up Information

NORTH OF ROUTE 2 Juliana Delahunty (jrdelahu...@gmail.com) TRAPELO at PAGE ROAD/WINTER STREET Alex Benik (a...@battery.com) 126/CODMAN ROAD Scott Yoeckel (theyock...@gmail.com) POLICE STATION Ginger Reiner (ginger.rei...@gmail.com) TOWER at PIERCE HILL John Mendelso

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bicycle repair in Lincoln

There is a local 8th grader, Leo Gill, who posted here about bike repair services. I've copied him in. John On Fri, Apr 15, 2022, 6:33 PM Louise Bergeron wrote: > A few months ago, someone posted the name of a bicycle repair shop in > Lincoln. Could you post the name again? > > Thank you, >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Jay Dwyer's Flyer

Committee. John Mendelson On Fri, Mar 25, 2022, 4:38 PM Kristen Ferris wrote: > Jay, > > > > I wanted to respond to your reference to CRT (Critical Race Theory) in the > flyer you recently mailed. > > > > First, I want to note that having spent my career working in an

[LincolnTalk] Advisory shoulders coming soon to Farrar Road

Hello LT, I am writing to share this exciting news. If you have questions, please reply directly to me or the email at the bottom of the release, and I will do my best to consolidate and reply back to all. Many thanks, John Mendelson, on behalf of the Lincoln Bicycle & Pedestrian Advi

Re: [LincolnTalk] For Sale: Frigidaire 5, 000 BTU Window A/C Unit(s)

A/C units are sold. On Mon, Mar 14, 2022, 10:33 AM John Mendelson wrote: > 2 lightly used units available for $50 each or 2 for $75. Were $129 new > (for each). > > Email or call. > > John > 978-314-2424 > -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln

Re: [LincolnTalk] For Sale: Brand New Rossignol Cross-country Ski Boots (X5-OT for NNN binding), Men's, EU Size 40

Hi, These boots are still available. $75 OBO. Thanks, John On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, 5:20 PM John Mendelson wrote: > New in box, never worn. Approximately a men's size 7. Cost $159.95 new, > selling for $100. Bought them for my son who outgrew them before he had a > chance to wear t

Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO bike repair shop

I second the recommendation of Robin Shulman. She is meticulous and her prices are reasonable. On Wed, Jan 5, 2022 at 2:28 PM Bob Wolf wrote: > Robin Shulman works out of her home in Maynard. Very careful work, strives > to understand your needs. Works best through email. >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Local coffee maker?

Codman Farm sells a great selection of Dean's Beans which is a terrific roaster out in Orange, MA. On Mon, Dec 20, 2021 at 11:58 AM John Robinson wrote: > I’d also love to know if there are any roasters here in Lincoln! A couple > of towns over in Arlington is Hibbert

Re: [LincolnTalk] Next school COVID tests Monday

This is public information. See: https://sites.google.com/lincnet.org/lpsreopeningplan/dashboard On Wed, Dec 15, 2021 at 3:27 PM Tamika Mayes wrote: > Does Lincoln? If so send me the link where everyone can access it. I don't > care about other towns, my child doesn't attend school there. > >

Re: [LincolnTalk] For Sale: Honeybird 15lb Weighted Blanket

Blanket has been sold. Thanks! On Sat, Dec 11, 2021, 1:19 PM John Mendelson wrote: > Bag is open but blanket was never used. $125 new. Asking $50 or best > offer. See here for more details: > > > https://gethoneybird.com/products/the-weighted-blanket?variant=20277982

[LincolnTalk] Brown Out on Tower Road

Hi, A few moments ago we heard a bang as if a transformer blew near our house at 30 Tower Road. We do have some power but it is weak. Is this a brown out? Are others experiencing the same? Thanks, John & Lucy -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org.