I've heard the word "sad" used often but more by one side than the other and I think this is really sad how our town is being divided. I have real friends on both sides who I care for. Please, can't we be respectful of each other. As a volunteer in several capacities in this town, I don't think I've ever met anyone I did not like. We are all good people. Please let's all remember this. We may have different views but we're all passionate and really care about our special humble little town. EVERYONE'S voice is important.
Kind Regards, Scott Clary 617-968-5769 Sent from a mobile device - please excuse typos and errors On Wed, Nov 22, 2023, 9:32 PM Rich Rosenbaum <s...@bcdef.com> wrote: > *It would be much more transparent if members of town boards would include > their respective board in their email signature when commenting on town > matters in LincolnTalk (especially when voicing your own biased opinion).* > > When speaking only for myself, I hesitate including mention of any > committee memberships. To some people it might seem that I am implying that > my (biased) opinion should be given greater weight (even if I indicate that > I am not speaking as a committee member, nor representing any position of > the committee). > > My personal opinion should hold the same weight as that of anyone else, no > more, no less. > > I have no special superpowers (unfortunately). Anyone can be as informed > as I am on town financial matters by attending our open committee meetings. > Since I have the additional responsibility of representing the citizens of > the Town of Lincoln to the best of my ability, I may do additional reading > and research but everyone can access the same resources that I can. > > (In the spirit of John Mendelson's recent thoughtful note, I am happy to > table this discussion until after the holiday.) > > Rich, speaking just for myself > > > On Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 6:32 PM ٍSarah Postlethwait <sa...@bayhas.com> > wrote: > >> Are you also speaking as a member of Fin comm? >> >> It would be much more transparent if members of town boards would include >> their respective board in their email signature when commenting on town >> matters in LincolnTalk (especially when voicing your own biased opinion). >> >> It’s also worth noting that we are currently in compliance, and will be >> for all of 2024 and qualify for all the funds being discussed. >> If our water mains can’t last a couple more months after December 2024 >> until the town is able to make an informed decision, then why haven’t we >> applied for these funds now while we are still in compliance? >> >> This rush towards December 2024 is unnecessary. Especially when 4 story >> 48’ buildings with no lot limits (besides 25’ setbacks) at the mall are >> being discussed in planning board meetings… >> >> Sarah Postlethwait >> >> >> >> On Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 5:47 PM Rich Rosenbaum <s...@bcdef.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> *It’s a little like asking us to make a YUGE leap of faith.* >>> >>> An alternative would be to take a different leap of faith that none of >>> the following happen: >>> >>> - we end up delaying so much that we miss the deadline for complying >>> - we no longer qualify for state funding for needed repairs and >>> replacement of our past-the-expiration-date water mains >>> - we end up with a bond to pay for a very, very large bill to keep >>> clean water flowing to our faucets >>> >>> Rich >>> (speaking as a citizen of Lincoln) >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 5:01 PM Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> 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 >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>> 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. >>> >>> -- > 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. > >
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