The key is-what are the parameters of the study. How much flexibility will there be? Will we set a cap on costs in the study? Will we be allowed to look at some service delivery off the Hartwell campus?
Those parameter will be set tomorrow night. Will allow flexibility to entertain true options, or will it be all or nothing? If there is not a vote that codifies true options, I would be skeptical about moving forward. ------ Sara Mattes > On Nov 29, 2022, at 12:25 PM, Jennifer Saffran <jennifer.saff...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > No. This kind of study, where options are explored, is how building projects > work. Anywhere. > > To be clear, the vote is on the study. Period. > > Now, obviously, if a voter feels that such a center should not be built, then > vote no. If a voter wants more information of what can be bought for how many > dollars, siting concerns, etc., then vote for the study. > > Exploring private philanthropy is premature. > >> On Nov 29, 2022, at 12:09 PM, Elizabeth Goldsmith <li...@mindspring.com >> <mailto:li...@mindspring.com>> wrote: >> >> I, too, am concerned that commitments for private funding are not further >> along. I would feel a lot better about the financial aspect of the proposal >> if we understood if (and how much) would be supported either by private >> individuals or foundations. After so many year of discussion, I would have >> thought the funding for the project would be part of the proposal. >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Laura Crosby <lauracros...@comcast.net >> <mailto:lauracros...@comcast.net>> >> Sent: Nov 29, 2022 12:06 PM >> To: Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com <mailto:samat...@gmail.com>> >> Cc: Lincoln Talk <lincoln@lincolntalk.org <mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>> >> Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center >> >> >> It is in early process behind the scenes. They have consulted with >> development pros. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Nov 29, 2022, at 10:28 AM, Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com >> <mailto:samat...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Waiting is not necessary. >> It is not uncommon for a plan to be in place, with someone designated to >> lead and a target amount to be raised, initial donors identified and worked >> with. >> When such fundraising is announced, a substantial sum is already “in the >> bank." >> >> There are several accomplished fundraisers in town, and several other >> individuals who raise large sums on a regular basis from Lincoln residents >> for local organizations. >> Before the promise of private fundraising is offered to those about to vote, >> a foundation for the appeal needs to be in place. >> >> To date, we are told, no such groundwork has been done. >> ------ >> Sara Mattes >> >> >> >> On Nov 29, 2022, at 8:58 AM, Laura Crosby <lauracros...@comcast.net >> <mailto:lauracros...@comcast.net>> wrote: >> >> Private fundraising has not begun yet. They are waiting for next step of >> project to advance so they will better know what the final project will be. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Nov 29, 2022, at 8:24 AM, Carol Ryan <urch...@comcast.net >> <mailto:urch...@comcast.net>> wrote: >> >> Is it possible to share the amount that has thus far been promised from >> private funding? >> >> Thank you, Carol R >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Nov 28, 2022, at 11:14 PM, Barbara Low <barbara_...@hotmail.com >> <mailto:barbara_...@hotmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Well said! >> >> Barbara Low >> From: Lincoln <lincoln-boun...@lincolntalk.org >> <mailto:lincoln-boun...@lincolntalk.org>> on behalf of Laura Crosby >> <lauracros...@comcast.net <mailto:lauracros...@comcast.net>> >> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2022 9:30 PM >> To: Lincoln Talks <Lincoln@lincolntalk.org <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>> >> Subject: [LincolnTalk] Community Center >> >> Whatever we do, wherever we build it and whatever it costs let us not lose >> this opportunity to build a much needed Community Center ( or Village Hall >> as some Europeans call it ). There has been a tremendous amount of thought, >> time, resources and consensus through multiple committees over ten years to >> develop a plan at Hartwell. If we vote no on allocating money for >> architecture and engineering relook/ revamp of existing plans we will have >> to eventually duplicate dollars for services we have already purchased. >> My hope is that we can relook at the work that has been done and find a way >> to reduce costs to a palatable level. Then let’s see what the private >> fundraising group can do to help reduce taxes further on the project. >> History shows that a community center can unite a community, offer >> educational opportunities, provide much needed facilities, promote health >> and well-being, >> encourage creativity and culture, enhance the ability to share valuable >> information, >> support a wide variety of community projects, combat loneliness, positively >> affect lives of younger people, provide volunteer activities. >> Now more than ever we live in challenging times that require us to pull >> together to bring as much community support as possible to all of our >> Lincoln residents. >> I hope you will consider voting >> YES on Wednesday evening. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org >> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org >> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org >> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> >> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org >> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> > > -- > 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 https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >
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