As I'm monitored not sure when this will make the airwaves. Most are missing the point. A thoughtful and caring group of predecessors and stewards of our land originated this bylaw and it was approved by like kind and it is now being misinterpreted void of it's underlying theme. Would be good to see some respect.
Kind Regards, Scott A. Clary Lincoln and Chatham MA 617-968-5769 On Mon, Sep 1, 2025, 7:18 PM RAandBOB <[email protected]> wrote: > As I understand it, this was an attempt to create an entire ecosystem of > native species, including trees that used to grow here and have been pushed > out by the Pines and the Oaks. I think it’s a thoughtful attempt at > responsible landscaping. I am sure these people will be on guard for > invasive species. Whether this attempt will prove beneficial or not remains > to be seen. > > Ruth Ann > (She, her, hers) > > On Sep 1, 2025, at 3:36 PM, Sasha Golden <[email protected]> wrote: > > > That's all well and good, but a number of the trees that got removed were > probably at least 40-50 years old -- maybe older. Older trees produce pine > cones, acorns, fruits, etc., that wildlife need. They provide shade in an > increasingly overheated climate. Clear-cutting promotes erosion. It allows > invasive plants, such as bittersweet and poison ivy, to take root. > > I truly do not understand what the Board was collectively thinking. > > On Mon, Sep 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM Alice Waugh <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Note that the owners are going to plant native shrubs and trees and some >> of the property not occupied by the house and driveway: >> >> Planning Board votes 4-1 to approve Plaut proposal >> <http://lincolnsquirrel.com/2025/05/planning-board-votes-4-1-to-approve-plaut-proposal/> >> (Lincoln Squirrel, May 1, 2025) >> >> Alice Waugh >> >> Editor, The Lincoln Squirrel <https://www.lincolnsquirrel.com/> >> >> [email protected] >> >> 617-710-5542 >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM Dr. Steven Kanner < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Was this lot approved for house construction? Assuming yes, how do you >>> build a house without cutting down some trees in an entirely forested lot >>> 3.8 acre lot? Or are there other relevant details not discussed? >>> >>> >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> >>> >>> SRK >>> >>> >>> >>> Steven R. Kanner, MD >>> >>> Lincoln, MA >>> >>> *From:* Lincoln <[email protected]> *On Behalf Of *Bernadette >>> and Mark >>> *Sent:* Sunday, August 31, 2025 12:21 PM >>> *To:* melinda bruno-smith <[email protected]> >>> *Cc:* Lincoln Talk <[email protected]> >>> *Subject:* Re: [LincolnTalk] "Preserving the landscape in its natural >>> state" >>> >>> >>> >>> Whoaaaa! >>> >>> Bernadette and Mark >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Aug 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM melinda bruno-smith < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> oh my gosh! >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> Melinda Bruno-Smith >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Aug 30, 2025, at 7:58 PM, Vicky Diadiuk <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> That is what Planning Board bylaws 17.7 and 17.7.4 require. >>> >>> >>> >>> Instead, on April 22, 2025, the Planning Board approved, with a 4-1 >>> vote, a site review proposal on Old Winter Street that would cut down at >>> least 137 mature healthy trees on 3.8 acres to build a driveway and >>> eventually one house. >>> >>> >>> >>> Attached are "before" and "after" photos of the land. >>> >>> >>> >>> This project decimated a living forest & all the creatures that live in >>> it, & decreased the CO2 sequestration that all those trees provided. >>> >>> >>> >>> Whatever happened to Lincoln's identity as an environmentally-minded >>> Town?? >>> >>> All the Town organizations charged with defending Lincoln's natural >>> environment failed to uphold the values of the Town & the trust placed in >>> them by Townspeople. >>> >>> >>> >>> Let's make sure something like this never happens again! >>> >>> >>> >>> Vicky Diadiuk >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> <image001.jpg> >>> <image002.jpg> >>> -- >>> >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>> 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 [email protected]. >>> 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 [email protected]. >>> 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 [email protected]. >> Browse the archives at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> >> > > -- > Sasha Golden > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > 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 [email protected]. > 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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