Re: [LincolnTalk] Overnight parking in the commuter lot?

Contact Public Safety as they patrol and ticket.Sent from my iPadOn May 18, 2024, at 10:14 AM, Margaret Olson wrote:For questions like this, contact the town hall at 781 259-2600. They open at 8:30. See the administration page on the town websiteThe rest of us are just speculating, and the town

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: A Tower, An Adventure, and more! 

Interested in Boston’s history? Interested in important architecture of a certain era? Interested in the importance of preserving our historic built environment-all aspects? This newsletter might be for you. > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Boston Preservation Alliance > Subject: A

[LincolnTalk] All creatures, great and small

Our newly arrived resident -that you black bear- is part of the urban/wildlife interface. We have moved into their turf, and sometimes, they try to reclaim it. No need to panic, just to learn how to co-exist, as long as the wildlife does no harm to humans. A few bird feeders is a small price to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Bear Sighting

Why don’t we all just STOP… let it go… enjoy wildlife when it visits your neighborhood.Post to share the wonder.But please, please, let’s leave it at that.Just STOP.Sent from my iPhoneOn May 13, 2024, at 5:14 PM, Anne Warner wrote:Let’s wait for the person who originally posted the pic to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bat houses in Lincoln

The bat expert who came to my place pointed at the bat house, and then my house and asked, “Which would you choose?”Sent from my iPhoneOn May 13, 2024, at 5:22 PM, Rich Rosenbaum wrote:Two years old. No bats yet. We definitely see bats flying around in the summer.On Mon, May 13, 2024 at 5:13 PM

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bat houses in Lincoln

I put houses up in the mountains in CO, but no takers. They preferred my attic and garage ! Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2024, at 5:14 PM, John F. Carr wrote: > > Has anybody on the list installed a bat house? Did you get bats? What > species? > > John Carr > -- > The LincolnTalk

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Black Bear Sighting

For someone who lives in the CO mountains and lives with these creatures. > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Alex Mattes-Ritz > Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Bear Sighting > Date: May 12, 2024 at 4:25:30 PM EDT > To: Sara Mattes > > Contraty to wha

Re: [LincolnTalk] Plant ID

“ thuggish” is an understatement!It can run rampant and become a monoculture… just as you were aiming for diversity.A metaphor ?Sent from my iPadOn May 12, 2024, at 11:36 AM, Chevalier wrote:It's non-native in Mass and may be "thuggish" to borrow an apt phrase from Robin Wilkerson but it is not

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Don't miss our event on 23 May!

Of interest…. > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Massachusetts Historical Society > Subject: Don't miss our event on 23 May! > Date: May 11, 2024 at 2:00:23 PM EDT > To: samat...@gmail.com > Reply-To: communicati...@masshist.org > > Register today >

[LincolnTalk] "Democracy Awakening" with Heather Cox Richardson

As promised…. https://youtu.be/dZnZmFy-T08?feature=shared 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] Black Bear Sighting

Thank you!!!  Sent from my iPhoneOn May 10, 2024, at 10:17 AM, Alice Waugh wrote:When things like this happen, depend on the local TV news media to keep you informed :-)  (Warning language is rated R)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U4Ha9HQvMoAlice WaughOn May 9, 2024, at 9:19 PM, Joanna Owen

Re: [LincolnTalk] Democracy Awakening: A Conversation with Heather Cox Richardson - Today at 6:00 PM

Yes-my link was posted AFTER the event. When the recording is posted, I will forward that…it won’t matter if it is “late”…no such thing for a recording! Perhaps she would make a great lecturer for the Bemis Free Lecture Series? Sara > On May 8, 2024, at 1:28 PM, jfu...@comcast.net wrote: > >

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: May 8 - 15th: Hidden Treasures Events & Activities-Linocln and Freedom's Way

Lincoln is part of the Freedom’s Way Heritage Corridor -enjoy it! > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Freedom's Way National Heritage Area > > Subject: May 8 - 15th: Hidden Treasures Events & Activities > Date: May 8, 2024 at 8:01:11 AM EDT > To: samat...@gmail.com > Reply-To:

Re: [LincolnTalk] Democracy Awakening: A Conversation with Heather Cox Richardson - Today at 6:00 PM

The link to the recording is not up yet. As soon as it is, I will oppose it. It is very well worth it! Best, Sara > On May 8, 2024, at 10:11 AM, Susan Sewall wrote: > > Please repeat the link. > Thanks > susan > > Susan M Sewall > >> On May 7, 2024, at 9:19 AM, Deborah Howe via Lincoln >>

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Walking Tour: 150 years of Shepley Bulfinch

Not exactly nearby, but close enough for history buffs and those intrigued by the history of architecture in Bosotn. > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Boston Preservation Alliance > Subject: Walking Tour: 150 years of Shepley Bulfinch > Date: May 6, 2024 at 3:05:06 PM EDT > To: >

Re: [LincolnTalk] What am I doing wrong with my hummingbird feeder?

It is a time of year when blossoms may offer more than a feeder. We have feeders at our CO mountain house- no fussing with cleaning, or store bought stuff, no red dye- just sugar and water boiled and cooled. When they are hungry, they will buzz bomb you and fight each other to get to that

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Democracy Awakening: A Conversation with Heather Cox Richardson - Today at 6:00 PM

As we are in the countdown to celebrating April 19, 1775….Sent from my iPadBegin forwarded message:From: Massachusetts Historical Society Date: May 6, 2024 at 11:02:09 AM EDTTo: samat...@gmail.comSubject: Democracy Awakening: A Conversation with Heather Cox Richardson - Today at 6:00 PMReply-To:

[LincolnTalk] A very important seat that you probably never heard of-

We have had a “rep” for years who, I believe, does not represent our values. Please educate yourself as to the importance of this seat, and about the candidates. In my mind, Mara is head and shoulders and everything else above the current rep. Watch debates, read, attend a candidates event here

[LincolnTalk] Addressing traffic congestion due to school drop- offs

Use of public transportation, aka”school bus” might mitigate issue. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2024, at 9:27 PM, Peter Creath wrote: > > I don't know whether this has already been discussed to death, but is there > a reason we don't have someone directing traffic to mitigate the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Another loss.

t Clary wrote:Thanks for sharing this Sara. Van Leers and descendants are good people. I coached and my kids grew up playing sports with the Van Leer grand kids in Sudbury and Lincoln.Kind Regards,Scott Clary617-968-5769Sent from a mobile device - please excuse typos and errors    On Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 10:31 

[LincolnTalk] We do not need to reinvent the wheel-other towns have done it for us!

> https://www.chatham-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5314/Our-Perspective-on-Electronic-Voting-at-Town-Meeting---January-2023 -- Sara Mattes -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/priv

Re: [LincolnTalk] Knitting supplies?

,  the Bemis group meets during work hours. No can do. I am available weekends only.On Sun, Jan 7, 2024, 11:33 AM Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com> wrote:All,There is alt least one knitting group in Lincoln.One meets at Bemis and is listed in the COA Monthly Newsletter.I believe you can fin

Re: [LincolnTalk] Knitting supplies?

All, There is alt least one knitting group in Lincoln. One meets at Bemis and is listed in the COA Monthly Newsletter. I believe you can find more info on the town website, both on the town calendar and on the COA page. Have fun! Sent from my iPad > On Jan 7, 2024, at 11:03 AM, Anne Warner

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln's Governance

Sara Mattes ------ Sara Mattes > On Jan 4, 2024, at 5:26 PM, ٍSarah Postlethwait wrote: > > I know it’s not uncommon in Lincoln… that’s the point. > > The state law strictly prohibits it based on the screenshot I provided. That > is from the Selectman con

Re: [LincolnTalk] Planning Board meeting Friday morning

I would urge all to put thoughts, comments and questions in wiring and share them with the relevant boards and even the public, through LT and The Squirrel. These are the opportunities to have a more yeasty public discussion. -- Sara Mattes > On Jan 4, 2024, at 10:51 AM, Margaret Ol

[LincolnTalk] From a friend who farms on the eastern plains of CO, on finding an abandoned burial ground

past that becomes our future. It's good to remember where and what we came from and where we're all going." -- Sara Mattes -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. C

Re: [LincolnTalk] Goofus and Gallant

Gallant also had a great mentor- Peyton Marshall Sent from my iPad > On Jan 3, 2024, at 9:04 PM, Louis Zipes wrote: > > Saw this and laughed. Gallant = Andy Payne, everyone else (including me) in > town = Goofus. > > > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Planning Board meeting Friday morning

Thank you for the clarification Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 3, 2024, at 8:24 PM, Margaret Olson wrote:It’s posted for 7:30 am; meetings must be held at the posted time.On Wed, Jan 3, 2024 at 8:13 PM Deborah Howe via Lincoln wrote:Whoops — the latest posts on this Friday’s

Re: [LincolnTalk] Driving Service to Logan Recommendation Please?

Alan Giles of Lincoln is fabulous Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 2, 2024, at 6:41 AM, Christopher Eliot wrote:From: Lincoln On Behalf Of Susan TullerSent: Monday, January 1, 2024 10:17 AMTo: Lincoln@lincolntalk.orgSubject: [LincolnTalk] Driving Service to Logan

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

will continue. Thank you to that department and to all who serve us. Sara Mattes -- Sara Mattes > On Dec 29, 2023, at 6:17 PM, John F. Carr wrote: > > There are two types of enforcement in America – revenue based, and to > grease squeaky wheels. My sense is Lincoln has the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Leaf blower bylaw reminder

I suspect, given climate change, we made need to change dates on this bylaw. -- Sara Mattes > On Dec 29, 2023, at 8:54 AM, Benalfew, Victoria > wrote: > > -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairli

Re: [LincolnTalk] Koi Pond

We had a very deep pond at 9200’ in the mountains of Colorado. The koi wintered over. No heron in the Sangre de Cristo mountains …at least at that altitude. Good luck. -- Sara Mattes > On Dec 27, 2023, at 10:15 AM, Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln > wrote: > > Also

[LincolnTalk] For knitters and all-Opinion | ‘Visible Mending’: The Healing Powers of Knitting - The New York Times

Take a few moments to take this in. > https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/26/opinion/knitting-healing.html?te=1=the-evening=edit_ne_20231226 -- Sara Mattes -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.

[LincolnTalk] Town Meeting history and a path forward

and they have given it the seal of approval. The only thing that appears to stand in the wya os the political will to find $$ in the budget and implement before the March Town Meeting. -- Sara Mattes > On Dec 23, 2023, at 11:04 AM, Margo Fisher-Martin > wrote: > > Hi, &

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town Meeting- Big Picture

ver, can't physically be in the building all day.VirginiaOn Wed, Dec 20, 2023 at 9:44 AM Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com> wrote:All,The point of Town Meeting format is to allow  binding amendments from the floor ( you and me) and to hear oral arguments that may introduce new facts and ideas.Whil

Re: [LincolnTalk] Building Costs - Part 2

Can we require the highest level of green construction and union labor?As we are bundling all housing near the train to be eco-friendly and we are a social justice community, it seems the criteria noted above are critical.I wonder if the Globe took a close look at what both Lexington and Brookline

[LincolnTalk] Something Special is happening!

Yesterday, the mall was bustling. The parking lot was full, with cars circling to find a spot. Twisted Tree was hopping and Donelans had lines for check out. And then, there was Something Special…really special . It was filled with folks, sometimes there for the first time, finding EVERYTHING-

Re: [LincolnTalk] More accolades for Lincoln authors

With apologies to the author, Elizabeth GRAVER. It was right there on the cover! -- Sara Mattes > > From: Lincoln <mailto:lincoln-boun...@lincolntalk.org>> On Behalf Of Sara Mattes > Sent: December 21, 2023 10:19 AM > To: Lincoln Talk mailto:lincoln@lincol

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Join us for our 2024 UPCOMING EVENTS!

FYI -- Sara Mattes > Begin forwarded message: > > From: The Walden Woods Project > Subject: Join us for our 2024 UPCOMING EVENTS! > Date: December 21, 2023 at 4:30:51 PM EST > To: samat...@gmail.com > Reply-To: wwproj...@walden.org > > > > We have

Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO Shower Chair/Bench to Borrow (12/21-12/28)

Contact COA at Bemis… lots of things like for freeSent from my iPhoneOn Dec 21, 2023, at 11:51 AM, BARBARA MCINNES wrote: contact the Council on Aging here in town ... they loan them and pickup is at Bemis Hall On 12/21/2023 9:01 AM EST Lauren Lane wrote:

[LincolnTalk] A powerful, must-see piece on democracy

We have begun a discussion in Lincoln, as others have too. https://youtu.be/74TlZtAlhUw?feature=shared -- Sara Mattes -- 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] Lex250 Monument | Call for Artists - Open to all artists over the age of 18!

Kim Bodnar is Chair of Lincoln250.We are in planning mode with much to happen.Needless to say, we are much smaller in than Lexington with a much smaller budget.There will be multiple opportunities for all to be a part, one way or another.Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 21, 2023, at 8:35 AM, Garrick

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town Meeting Moments

, it might clear the air. -- Sara Mattes > On Dec 20, 2023, at 3:46 PM, Adam M Hogue wrote: > > Yes and there was the famous meeting where few people showed up and voted > down state funding for the school and cost us 60 plus million dollars because > the vocal minority

[LincolnTalk] Town Meeting- Big Picture

All,The point of Town Meeting format is to allow  binding amendments from the floor ( you and me) and to hear oral arguments that may introduce new facts and ideas.While it might often seem all is already known - some may have a crystal ball- I, for one, benefit from hearing good questions and

Re: [LincolnTalk] Retail/Mall-Viability/Profitablity

profitable. Do we know what the profit margins are at other malls? At least ours is in the black, so that must not be a main driver for their desire to rezone and sell. Rich Rosenbaum -- Sara Mattes > On Dec 16, 2023, at 11:19 PM, Sara Mattes wrote: > > Has anybody asks

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town Meeting Moments

Ah-thank you for filling in blanks and adding more nuance. I hope others read this and add their memories too. -- Sara Mattes > On Dec 19, 2023, at 11:06 PM, iearler...@verizon.net wrote: > > I was at that meeting. And after listening to Dr. Wang and others, the > petition

[LincolnTalk] Town Meeting Moments

or more. Who knows, I might learn something. -- Sara Mattes > On Dec 19, 2023, at 8:33 PM, RAandBOB wrote: > > No question annual town meeting could use some improvements. But with regard > to the line at the mike, imagine each of those 15 people wanting to talk for > 10 minut

Re: [LincolnTalk] Outage Map | Eversource

and dark. The lack of attention to this only makes the wealth gap here greater. -- Sara Mattes > On Dec 19, 2023, at 4:34 PM, Bill Mullett wrote: > > Belmont Light reported extensive outages on X formerly Twitter. > > From: Lincoln on behalf of Sara Mattes >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Zoom: Select discussion on Town Meeting 12/18/2023-Governance and Faith in TM votes.

by then too. Why stall and crawl with such legacy votes before us? -- Sara Mattes > On Dec 19, 2023, at 10:55 AM, Peter Buchthal wrote: > > There are currently 60+ towns in Massachusetts using an electronic voting > system from a company called meridaars. >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Seeking Recommendations for Muscular Therapists

Please share with all! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2023, at 7:20 AM, Ken Hurd wrote: > > Hello LincolnTalkers, > Does anyone know of local muscular therapists who are skilled in deep tissue > massage? I’m happy to take recommendations offline if you wish. > > Thanks, > Ken > >

[LincolnTalk] Outage Map | Eversource

As we are told by Eversource that this outage will be a multi- day event, we might note that Concord, Belmont and towns with town muni- electrics have no outages. Why? They make investments in infrastructure and resilience and not shareholders. Customers are the shareholders. Perhaps we should

[LincolnTalk] In a neighboring town-Letter to the Editor: Exercise Caution as Town Conforms to MBTA Requirement - The Bedford Citizen

What’s happening in Bedford- https://thebedfordcitizen.org/2023/12/letter-to-the-editor-exercise-caution-as-town-conforms-to-mbta-requirement/ Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mill Street, impassable

Yet Eversource shows only a limited number of outages… everyone needs to repot!Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 18, 2023, at 11:28 AM, Debra Daugherty wrote:Bedford Road between 2A and 2 is also impassable On Mon, Dec 18, 2023, 11:26 AM Debra Daugherty wrote: -- The LincolnTalk

[LincolnTalk] Scroll down this article and see a great picture of our former Lincoln neighbor, Dudley Herschbach

How to Make Nobel Ice Cream, the World's Smartest Dessert You may not be a prize winner, but you can eat like one. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/make-nobel-ice-cream?utm_source=share_by_email_medium=email_campaign=mailto_share -- Sara Mattes -- The LincolnTalk mailing list

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Update: Recap of December 12th Planning Board/HCAWG Meeting

Thank you for the update. Do you also know if this is the case for the HCAWG? -- Sara Mattes > On Dec 17, 2023, at 3:52 PM, Margaret Olson wrote: > > We are planning to have zoom access for the public for meetings that are > in-person for the planning board. > > ‪On

[LincolnTalk] A great gift idea-

books like this fill your holidays and beyond with reflection and uplift. Sara Mattes -- Sara Mattes -- 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

Re: [LincolnTalk] Retail/Mall

Has anybody asks them how they are doing and what changes in the environment would hurt/help them? How are they doing now? Lots of new foot traffic a plus? RIse in rents a dela killer? I have not seen them asked and/or invited to meetings, so how do we know? -- Sara Mattes > On Dec

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Thank you for joining us for Enslavement & Resistance

FYI-great recorded lectures and programs about much that remained hidden from us. Now, it is coming to light and we cannot ignore it. -- Sara Mattes > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Partnership of Historic Bostons > Subject: Thank you for joining us for Enslavement

[LincolnTalk] Remote participation for Concord Town Meeting?

. Pleas do not respond-just put in your file for further conversation. https://theconcordbridge.org/index.php/2023/12/15/remote-participation-for-concord-town-meeting/ -- Sara Mattes -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https

[LincolnTalk] Changes to Town Meeting - take the next step.

ever know until you take the next step. ------ Sara Mattes > On Dec 12, 2023, at 9:47 PM, David G wrote: > > I am in agreement with the writers calling for changes in the Town Meeting. > I stayed for the entire 7 hours of the last meeting but left completely upset > w

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wow 800 Lincoln folk vote at STM

Yes, the Clerk’s office has all this. -- Sara Mattes > On Dec 11, 2023, at 9:36 PM, Barbara Low wrote: > > I thought there were about 5000 residents, not voters. > Does anyone know the actual number of voters? > > Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device > Get Outlo

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wow 800 Lincoln folk vote at STM

a ballot, in addition to the TM vote -to approve the $$ for the Community Center. One could skip TM and simply vote at the ballot box the following Monday. Again, I urge all who are interested in this issue to form a study group and see what options are available. -- Sara Mattes > On Dec

[LincolnTalk] On Dec. 16, an anniversary of note

https://www.masshist.org/features/boston-tea-party -- Sara Mattes -- 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] Obituary for Ronald V. Row

. -- Sara Mattes > On Dec 7, 2023, at 5:17 PM, Meredith Feely wrote: > > Wanted to pass this along for all of those who knew this wonderful man. > > https://www.deefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ronald-V-Row?obId=30026376 > Obituary information for Ronald V. Row > deefuneralh

Re: [LincolnTalk] Possible to vote early today?

Yes you must be in the roomSent from my iPhoneOn Dec 2, 2023, at 8:41 AM, Nicole Kaplan wrote:* But you do have to be present in the room when voting begins in order to cast your ballot. And, we don’t know exactly what time that will be….Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 2, 2023, at 8:17 AM, Nicole

[LincolnTalk] Signs - some background

2024 election kick into high gear and we can expect multiples in multiple places. -- Sara Mattes -- 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 set

Re: [LincolnTalk] "The Town" isn't deciding anything on Dec 2-Note on Town Process.

male property owners. We have made progress! Cheers, Sara -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 29, 2023, at 10:36 AM, Fuat Koro wrote: > > Thanks Rachel. The low participation bothers me as well especially as we're > looking at ways in which we can be more inclusive. > > The

Re: [LincolnTalk] A recommended Sunday drive

If only that were a rail line, there would be a great transit option to take from Bedford into town. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 29, 2023, at 11:40 AM, Bob Kupperstein wrote: > > That rail line ran through my Arlington backyard in 1978. Train service had > ended about a

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Enslaved Christians: What impact did Puritans have on slavery in Boston?

In all your free time….Sent from my iPadBegin forwarded message:From: Partnership of Historic Bostons Date: November 29, 2023 at 6:30:20 AM ESTTo: samat...@gmail.comSubject: Enslaved Christians: What impact did Puritans have on slavery in Boston?Reply-To: phbost...@gmail.com Join

[LincolnTalk] Unnamed Figures | American Folk Art Museum

As many of you know, there are ongoing efforts to provide a more complete history of enslaved and free Black people in Lincoln and throughout New England, and to bring that history to the public square. In Lincoln, Historic New England, the Lincoln Historical Society and authors Don Hafner,

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

, the date for compliance is Dec. 2024, unless we inlcude the mall. Voting for Option E will provide us compliance AND the opportunity to take more time to better understand plans for the mall, and to advocate for more affordable housing there. See you Saturday! -- Sara Mattes > On

Re: [LincolnTalk] A recommended Sunday drive

…and, imagine if the Minuteman Bike Path were still a rail line…. ——— Sara Mattes > On Nov 28, 2023, at 12:57 PM, Don Seltzer wrote: > > On Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 9:49 AM Virginia Goodwin <mailto:virginiahgood...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> Regarding the issue of "we do

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln and the Housing Choice Act: What Lies Ahead

issue. The HCA rezoning will not deliver that. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 28, 2023, at 11:42 AM, Lis Herbert wrote: > > Respectfully, it doesn't take a video or screencast to understand that E > results in virtually no housing at all. And so if the goal is to present

[LincolnTalk] Clarification

aspirations on those we differ with. Can we agree to disagree-civilly…AND respectfully? Sara -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 28, 2023, at 9:49 AM, Bob Kupperstein wrote: > > Who created this? There is no identifying information or disclosure attached > or as part of

[LincolnTalk] NYTimes.com: 100 Notable Books of 2023-including Lincoln's Elizabeth Graver!

_code=1.B00.1eFR.ReAEZqQ9nq7P=em-share -- Sara Mattes -- 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/mailman/listinfo/lincoln.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Reminder: Town HCA information

What do we know about implications for the 5 corner intersection? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 27, 2023, at 6:25 PM, John F. Carr wrote: > > 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

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

So, we don’t really know the tax implications? -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 27, 2023, at 7:19 PM, Margaret Olson wrote: > > Your assessment is based on two parts: the land value and the building value. > The building value is based on what is there, not what you could > theo

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

I believe what John has quoted suggested “highest and best use” which would consider the zoning in determining “highest and best use.” If this is, in fact, the case then the assessed value would be reflect the maximum build out. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 27, 2023, at 6:38 PM, DJCP wr

Re: [LincolnTalk] Cold Brook Crossing - Commuter parking lot

the Mall and Lincoln Woods and said that the opportunity to develop housing on the commuter parking lot could provide that incentive. He also noted that any housing developed by TCB on the commuter lot would be 100% affordable and count on Lincoln’s Subsidized Housing -- Sara Mattes >

Re: [LincolnTalk] A recommended Sunday drive

equity and inclusiveness. On Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 09:28:56 PM EST, Sara Mattes wrote: It had absolutely NOTHING to do with preventing

Re: [LincolnTalk] A recommended Sunday drive

would take their time and then turn down the offer. If you were black, it was next to impossible to get a showing. I moved here in 1976, and told that was the case, even then. It had nothing to do with zoning. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 26, 2023, at 8:36 PM, DJCP wrote: > >

Re: [LincolnTalk] A request to assist in N. Lewis St. historic preservation

accomplish that. Removing it from any HCA rezoning scenario would assist in that effort. Inclusion would probably doom it. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 26, 2023, at 8:38 PM, Louis Zipes wrote: > > Michael wrote: > Why can't this variable be eliminated so that ALL options e

Re: [LincolnTalk] A recommended Sunday drive

the city to walk our trails and fields thank us. We need to build on that-move forward, and add to it-esp. with more housing choices,-but to do it in cautious, thoughtful and deliberate ways. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 26, 2023, at 12:18 PM, Louis Zipes wrote: > > And our emergency

Re: [LincolnTalk] A request to assist in N. Lewis St. historic preservation

objective. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 26, 2023, at 5:49 PM, Michael Dembowski wrote: > > Following up on Sarah P. and Carl's emails - and confirmed by Sara M - > Why is it that ONLY Option E - developed by the Alternative Group - aligns > with the Historic Society's recommendati

Re: [LincolnTalk] In today’s NYT magazine-great article!

Huzzah! And, the comments are wonderful too-several from residents of MA who speak about Town Meeting. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 26, 2023, at 11:41 AM, Rob wrote: > > Nice article on participating in democratic governance. > https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/22/magazi

Re: [LincolnTalk] A recommended Sunday drive-still recommended, even if you do not want to see what development might look like

of Rt/117 and Mechanic St., is an amazing cluster of churches representing all faiths worshiping in many of different languages and architectural styles and eras. It is a trip through time. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 26, 2023, at 12:00 PM, Ken Hurd wrote: > > Sara, > &g

[LincolnTalk] A recommended Sunday drive

Crossing. It is a new housing development, many units completed and more under construction. It is a model for what we might see on Lincoln, esp. at the mall. Take a drive and see. Is that what we want? You be the judge. -- Sara Mattes -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail

Re: [LincolnTalk] A reality check or those interested in the bus vs the train...

of the 128 Business Council. https://128bc.org/ -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 26, 2023, at 10:26 AM, Anne Warner wrote: > > Right - the site says that, but the bus does not stop there and there is also > no sign that says it is a bus stop. I have stood there before in the hopes > th

Re: [LincolnTalk] A reality check or those interested in the bus vs the train...

If you check out the site, you will find a stop both at the Civil Air Terminal, and at the intersection of Old Bedford Rd. And Hanscom Dr. Both Lincoln stops on this bus route are Handicapped Accessible, the train stops are not. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 25, 2023, at 9:14 AM, Les

Re: [LincolnTalk] A request to assist in N. Lewis St. historic preservation

are all now getting on the link to “It Began with a Pickle.” I have notified the town and hope they are able to fix this issue on Monday. I will repost the video link as soon as it is repaired. Regards, Sara -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 25, 2023, at 8:42 AM, Leslie Turek wrote: >

[LincolnTalk] Town Vision Statement-clearing up some confusion

the challenge. VISION STATEMENT FOR THE TOWN OF LINCOLN.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document --Sara Mattes -- 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] Ode to the Swap Shed, aka Lincoln House of Fine Furnishings

Miller LCW by Charles Eames 1stdibs.com -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 25, 2023, at 4:26 PM, Scott Clary wrote: > > Or as Heather's Auntie Sue would say, "the gift shop," of which all the > family's Christmas gifts came from... > > Kind Regards, > > Scott C

[LincolnTalk] For Decades, Southern States Considered Thanksgiving an Act of Northern Aggression

/articles/thanksgiving-pumpkin-pie-culture-war?utm_source=share_by_email_medium=email_campaign=mailto_share -- Sara Mattes -- 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] Thankful to live in Lincoln

I suggest you put LincolnTalk in the search function, scan and delete in one fell swoop.In the alternative, subscribe for the digest format and it will arrive as a package- easy to digest…as I pray the meal we will probably stuff ourselves with is too.壟Sent from my iPadOn Nov 23, 2023, at 11:08

Re: [LincolnTalk] Radical change in Lincoln

You are correct- this issue comes up every time there is a hot issue(s) on the Warrant.But, to date, no one has done the serious work to explore options.We are are a town of volunteers, so I urge all who are interested to explore the state constitution and all Town legal docs to see if and how you

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mass. Investment in Communities that Build Around Commuter Rail Stations

How about a town closer to our size. All those listed are significantly bigger. What about Carlisle or a town of the same population? 2020 Census Concord-18,491 Andover-36,569 Winchendon-10,364 Fall River -93,855 Littleton-10,152 Lincoln-5,071 (excluding HAFB) -- Sara Mattes > On Nov

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mass. Investment in Communities that Build Around Commuter Rail Stations

There is a public website with a list of supporters…not very “secret." -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 22, 2023, at 7:30 PM, Lis Herbert wrote: > > It would likewise be much more transparent for proponents of E to identify > themselves and their respective properties with

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mass. Investment in Communities that Build Around Commuter Rail Stations

ight be better utilized. We recently reconnected and perhaps we/Lincoln could explore this again. Here is their current service: https://128bc.org/schedules/ ------ Sara Mattes > On Nov 22, 2023, at 6:58 PM, Lynne Smith wrote: > > Peter, > I would call this great, creative thinki

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mass. Investment in Communities that Build Around Commuter Rail Stations

% of the costs-$15-28 million. Knowing how much additional debt we might assume to pay for all or some portion of a water main would help in decision-making on that vote. All this would contribute to our understanding of the big picture. Thank you. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 22, 2023, at 5:46 PM, R

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mass. Investment in Communities that Build Around Commuter Rail Stations

Amen. It’s a little like asking us to make a YUGE leap of faith. It makes the argument that we should proceed with extreme caution and not make any changes where these questions might come into play, esp. a challenge to our wetlands bylaw. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 22, 2023, at 4:46

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