Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee candidates

[Kim Rajdev]

Thank you Debra and others for reaching out and expressing concern about the 
statements made during the candidate forum, and for sharing your experiences. 
Discussing with parents and other community members who have concerns about the 
direction of the school district or my own views is something I am invested in 
doing if elected, and believe is critical to ensure that I am making decisions 
in an informed manner.  I also fully appreciate that I do not have experience 
as an educator, and rely on guidance from experts such as Superintendent Becky 
McFall and Assistant Superintendent Jess Rose, as well as input from parents 
and the broader community about the priorities the schools should be focusing 
on.

I'll start by saying that I felt some of the paraphrasing in the Squirrel 
caused a few points to get lost in translation, which is understandable given 
this is a complex topic that is hard to simplify into a few sentences.  I 
appreciate the chance to provide some clarification.  I do think that content 
is an important part of education.  Clearly there are many foundational skills 
needed to be well-positioned for a variety of career paths, and finding our 
niche often happens when curiosity is sparked in a particular subject.  What 
excited me from watching the District's presentation about the Deeper Learning 
framework is how this framework challenges school-age children to apply content 
to real world scenarios, with the goal of both mastering that content, and 
building transferable skills that are also critical to a successful career, 
such as teamwork, creativity, adaptability, etc.  As Jess Rose stated in her 
presentation, by giving preK-8 children the opportunity to practice the "whole 
game" at a junior level, not only do they learn more than by just practicing 
skills and drills, they are often more engaged in what they learn.  So while I 
do think learning content is a key component of education, I shy away from 
learning that focuses on rote memorization of content in favor of an approach 
that encourages more critical thinking and application to broader scenarios.

I would echo John’s point about feedback from teachers being limited the past 
two years. While I want to be sensitive to the challenges the teachers have 
dealt with during Covid, the communication gap is something I have heard from 
other parents as well and I would like to address moving forward. Our community 
is an immense resource and we need active parent involvement to make our 
schools the best they can be.

Finally, in regards to small group learning that is based on ability vs. mixed 
levels, I agree that there are benefits and drawbacks to both approaches, and 
there probably isn't one approach that fits all grade levels perfectly. Keeping 
our kids engaged is extremely important.  We also have to challenge ourselves 
to ask what is the key goal of these group learnings?  Perhaps it is getting to 
the highest level of math achievement for each group, or perhaps it is 
providing the experience of working across a variety of skill sets to achieve a 
goal.  If there are racial and socio-economic divisions that are exacerbated by 
homogenous grouping, then we have a larger reason to support a path that helps 
break down these barriers. I don't know the answers to all these questions, but 
I think the current administration has some great ideas and I look forward to 
challenging myself in putting thoughtful consideration to these issues if I'm 
elected.

Best,
Kim
734-646-3456
kraj...@gmail.com


On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 3:07 PM john gregg via Lincoln 
 wrote:
> As a parent who has a child in the Lincoln Public School system I have had to 
> utilize outside resources to make sure that my child can be proficient in 
> subjects: Math, Science and Reading Comprehension Skills. Two teachers with 
> whom have pushed my child in school have been Mr Trant last year and Ms Price 
> this year, otherwise the feedback I get is that he is not pushed enough in 
> his subjects. For me it is a process of going away from critical thinking and 
> focused on giving kids the tools to reach and exceed their goals instead of 
> just meeting the standards. 
> 
> Both of these candidates make valid points and should be evaluated for the 
> content they bring to the attention of the community. We should be asking our 
> school to challenge our kids in all aspects of life and specifically their 
> education, and if that means listening to others who bring potential 
> solutions to an obvious problem they should be listened to and not dismissed. 
> I know for example I have not had one feedback session with any teacher in 
> two years, I have had to reach out to ask the questions. We need more parents 
> involved in our kids education to make sure we are not just meeting the 
> standards but exceeding expectations to prepare our children for High School 
> and College, THIS IS THE FOUNDATION. 
> 
> Critical thinking is a core requirement to 

[LincolnTalk] Are Jonathan Dwyer and Joseph Dwyer related?

[jonat...@caswelldwyer.com]

Hello,
I am Jonathan Dwyer. You may know my name from my service on the Select Board 
the last five years, but you are probably more familiar with my wife Carolyn, a 
fourth grade teacher in the Lincoln Public Schools.

Over the past few weeks, students and parents have been asking Carolyn if I am 
related to Joseph Dwyer, who is running for School Committee. While we have the 
same surname and live in the same small town, we are not related. 

Thank you for being interested in Lincoln’s governance. Carolyn, Lucy, and I 
look forward to seeing you Saturday at Town Meeting.

Regards,
Jonathan
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

[Carol Ryan]

Thank you Heather,
I can meet at the corner of Old County and Winter St on Thursday morning at 9. 
Carol Ryan

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 22, 2022, at 8:10 PM, Heather Silvestro  
> wrote:
> 
> So let’s clean it up! I live nearby and can provide pick-up truck to toss 
> trash and recyclables into, then bring to dump. I’m available from 9 to 10 
> a.m this Thursday or Friday. Will start at corner of Winter and Old County so 
> long as there are volunteers. Anyone? If interested, contact me with 
> preferred morning.
> —Heather Anderson
> 617-605-6854
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 6:57 PM, Sara Mattes  wrote:
>>> 
>> It is a budget issue.
>> Either we add more to the budget (taxes) or we cut services somewhere else 
>> to add this item.
>> Or, we all pitch in and do it ourselves!
>> --
>> Sara Mattes
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 6:27 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I asked about clean up but neither the Town of Lincoln or City of Cambridge 
>>> Reservoir are willing to address the issue.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
> On Mar 22, 2022, at 4:57 PM, Andy Wang  wrote:
> 
 
 Carol,
 
 Is the stuff you are seeing within 10 ft of the road?  Sorry, your photos 
 gave the impression that it was strewn about deeper. 
 
 When talking to the reservoir manager, did you ask them about cleanup?
 
 Andy
 
 
 
> On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 4:06 PM Carol Ryan  wrote:
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 4:03 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>>> 
>> The reservoir manager at the office of the City of Cambridge Reservoir 
>> management says 10 feet to the rd belongs to the town of Lincoln.
> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:58 PM, Andy Wang  wrote:
 
>>> 
>>> According to the nifty Lincoln GIS 
>>> (https://www.axisgis.com/LincolnMA/), the land adjacent to the 
>>> reservoir along Old County Road it's owned by the City of Cambridge, 
>>> not the Town of Lincoln.  So I'm not even sure DPW can go clean it up, 
>>> that would be trespassing...
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 3:56 PM Sara Mattes  wrote:
 As I said before, contact the Selects and ask to have a discussion.
 Otherwise, you can start a citizen’s petition to request a position be 
 funded in the DPW budget.
 There is a way to see if others also agree that our tax dollars should 
 pay for this, otherwise, we can go out with trash bags and each do a 
 little bit in our neighborhoods.
 
 --
 Sara Mattes
 
 
 
 
> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:49 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
> 
> The town should acknowledge that street sweeping is different than 
> trash pick up.In 28 years I have yet to see a town crew picking up 
> litter on the town land that abuts the reservoir land. This remains a 
> dumping ground for all sorts of trash. A clean up
> Once a year would be great.
> Carol Ryan
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:43 PM, betty green  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> I live on Old County Rd not far far from Carol.   Clearly there are 
>> streets in Lincoln that are more affected than others by littering.  
>>   Old County is one of them as we are close to a reservoir and major 
>> business center and the road provides a major thoroughfare with low 
>> lighting/visibility for cars.  
>> 
>> Other roads in Lincoln are similarly affected for these or different 
>> reasons and the town is probably aware of them.   These roads 
>> deserve more effort by the town with more frequent street cleaning.  
>> Perhaps this is already happening but does not seem enough.
>> 
>> Betty Green
>> On Monday, March 21, 2022, 09:06:50 AM EDT, Richard Panetta 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> As someone a stated before. We can’t have town employees cleaning 
>> roads every time trash is dumped. They have other things to do and 
>> only clean during certain times of the year.
>> 
>> Curious if it is on the reservoir side is that not owned or run by 
>> Cambridge or do they just lease the land/water area? 
>> 
>> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:50 AM Carol Ryan  
>> wrote:
>> Regardless of who is dumping this trash the fact remains it is on 
>> town owned land and should be cleaned up by a town crew.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
 On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:48 AM, Carol Ryan  
 wrote:
 
>>> Definitely being dumped from vehicles and perhaps the same one 
>>> given the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

[Heather Silvestro]

So let’s clean it up! I live nearby and can provide pick-up truck to toss trash 
and recyclables into, then bring to dump. I’m available from 9 to 10 a.m this 
Thursday or Friday. Will start at corner of Winter and Old County so long as 
there are volunteers. Anyone? If interested, contact me with preferred morning.
—Heather Anderson
617-605-6854


Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 22, 2022, at 6:57 PM, Sara Mattes  wrote:
> 
> It is a budget issue.
> Either we add more to the budget (taxes) or we cut services somewhere else to 
> add this item.
> Or, we all pitch in and do it ourselves!
> --
> Sara Mattes
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 6:27 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>> 
>> I asked about clean up but neither the Town of Lincoln or City of Cambridge 
>> Reservoir are willing to address the issue.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Mar 22, 2022, at 4:57 PM, Andy Wang  wrote:
 
>>> 
>>> Carol,
>>> 
>>> Is the stuff you are seeing within 10 ft of the road?  Sorry, your photos 
>>> gave the impression that it was strewn about deeper. 
>>> 
>>> When talking to the reservoir manager, did you ask them about cleanup?
>>> 
>>> Andy
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 4:06 PM Carol Ryan  wrote:
 
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 4:03 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>> 
> The reservoir manager at the office of the City of Cambridge Reservoir 
> management says 10 feet to the rd belongs to the town of Lincoln.
 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:58 PM, Andy Wang  wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> According to the nifty Lincoln GIS (https://www.axisgis.com/LincolnMA/), 
>> the land adjacent to the reservoir along Old County Road it's owned by 
>> the City of Cambridge, not the Town of Lincoln.  So I'm not even sure 
>> DPW can go clean it up, that would be trespassing...
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 3:56 PM Sara Mattes  wrote:
>>> As I said before, contact the Selects and ask to have a discussion.
>>> Otherwise, you can start a citizen’s petition to request a position be 
>>> funded in the DPW budget.
>>> There is a way to see if others also agree that our tax dollars should 
>>> pay for this, otherwise, we can go out with trash bags and each do a 
>>> little bit in our neighborhoods.
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Sara Mattes
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:49 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
 
 The town should acknowledge that street sweeping is different than 
 trash pick up.In 28 years I have yet to see a town crew picking up 
 litter on the town land that abuts the reservoir land. This remains a 
 dumping ground for all sorts of trash. A clean up
 Once a year would be great.
 Carol Ryan
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:43 PM, betty green  
>> wrote:
>> 
> 
> I live on Old County Rd not far far from Carol.   Clearly there are 
> streets in Lincoln that are more affected than others by littering.   
>  Old County is one of them as we are close to a reservoir and major 
> business center and the road provides a major thoroughfare with low 
> lighting/visibility for cars.  
> 
> Other roads in Lincoln are similarly affected for these or different 
> reasons and the town is probably aware of them.   These roads deserve 
> more effort by the town with more frequent street cleaning.  Perhaps 
> this is already happening but does not seem enough.
> 
> Betty Green
> On Monday, March 21, 2022, 09:06:50 AM EDT, Richard Panetta 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> As someone a stated before. We can’t have town employees cleaning 
> roads every time trash is dumped. They have other things to do and 
> only clean during certain times of the year.
> 
> Curious if it is on the reservoir side is that not owned or run by 
> Cambridge or do they just lease the land/water area? 
> 
> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:50 AM Carol Ryan  
> wrote:
> Regardless of who is dumping this trash the fact remains it is on 
> town owned land and should be cleaned up by a town crew.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
>>> On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:48 AM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>>> 
>> Definitely being dumped from vehicles and perhaps the same one 
>> given the repeat tossing of Bud Light cans and cases.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Randi Rotjan  
 wrote:
 
>>> 
>>> We live along Concord Road and also regularly pick up litter from 
>>> the side of the road. We invested in one of these trash grabbers: I

Re: [LincolnTalk] LINCOLN…We Have a Problem !

[Virginia Goodwin]

Oo, that is an interesting subtlety. I just went to niche.com and then
used the search bar to navigate to Lincoln MA, and since I saw the pin in
the map where the Lincoln school is, I figured that was the correct page.
It was not readily apparent that there's a different page that captures
both Lincoln & Hanscom together.

On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 6:42 PM Alice Waugh 
wrote:

> Note that there are two different entries on niche.com:
>
> Lincoln School: https://www.niche.com/k12/lincoln-school-lincoln-ma/
>
> Lincoln Public Schools:
> https://www.niche.com/k12/d/lincoln-public-schools-ma/
>
> In his note to LincolnTalk, Mr. Dwyer supplied only the top-level link "
> niche.com," so when I posted it in the Lincoln Squirrel with his
> permission, I used the link to the Lincoln Public Schools. The Lincoln
> School has slightly better metrics, presumably because it does not include
> the Hanscom schools.
>
> Alice Waugh
>
> On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 6:37 PM Virginia Goodwin <
> virginiahgood...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> FYI all, when I go to niche.com and look at Lincoln, MA public schools,
>> I see that they give us an* A- *overall.
>>
>> Academics: *A*
>> Teachers: *A-*
>> Diversity: *A-*
>> Literacy proficiency rate: *73%*
>> Math proficiency rate: *75%*
>>
>> See: https://www.niche.com/k12/lincoln-school-lincoln-ma/
>>
>> I can't speak to whether "niche.com" is a good source for judging the
>> quality of our public schools, but at least since we were house-hunting
>> back in 2014, Lincoln K-8 has always been rated quite highly across
>> multiple sources.
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 1:34 PM JAY DWYER  wrote:
>>
>>> Why ?
>>>
>>> Here are the numbers for K-8 Lincoln Schools from : niche.com
>>>
>>>
>>> 59% proficient in math
>>> 61% proficient in english
>>>
>>> What grade do you get with 61% on a report card?
>>>
>>> You get an F for failure.
>>>
>>> We spent $13 million a year for our schools and this is what we get.
>>>
>>> People with the ability to pay $40,000 a year take their kids out of
>>> Lincoln schools and put them in private schools like Fenn.
>>> You know many families that have done this.
>>>
>>> We are not traditionally rigorous in teaching. One pair and told me she
>>> “liked that her son was not pushed too hard in school”
>>>
>>> This is a poor foundation which is a recipe for failure in future grades
>>> and in life.
>>>
>>> I have a solution they will not cost any money.
>>>
>>> 1) Written homework every night that is graded and handed back the next
>>> morning with a traditional % grade.
>>>
>>> 2) The final exam every week on what you learned that week.
>>>
>>> 3) A report card every Monday morning with average scores of Homeworks
>>> and grade on the final exam with a rank in class.
>>>
>>> I experience this program for three years in 6/7 and eighth grade. I
>>> went through Central Catholic high school in Lawrence it was easy. I
>>> graduated with a degree in economics from Georgetown university and felt
>>> 100% confident that I could learn anything.
>>>
>>> If these ideas makes sense to you I ask for your vote on March 28 for
>>> Lincoln school committee.
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>>
>>>
>>> Joseph Dwyer
>>>
>>> Lincoln School Board Candidate
>>> 6 Emerson Rd
>>> Lincoln, Ma 01773
>>> jaysp...@gmail.com
>>> 603.560.1787 c
>>>
>>>
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

[Sara Mattes]

It is a budget issue.
Either we add more to the budget (taxes) or we cut services somewhere else to 
add this item.
Or, we all pitch in and do it ourselves!
--
Sara Mattes




> On Mar 22, 2022, at 6:27 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
> 
> I asked about clean up but neither the Town of Lincoln or City of Cambridge 
> Reservoir are willing to address the issue.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 4:57 PM, Andy Wang  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Carol,
>> 
>> Is the stuff you are seeing within 10 ft of the road?  Sorry, your photos 
>> gave the impression that it was strewn about deeper. 
>> 
>> When talking to the reservoir manager, did you ask them about cleanup?
>> 
>> Andy
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 4:06 PM Carol Ryan > > wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 4:03 PM, Carol Ryan >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> The reservoir manager at the office of the City of Cambridge Reservoir 
>>> management says 10 feet to the rd belongs to the town of Lincoln.
>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:58 PM, Andy Wang >>> > wrote:
 
 
 According to the nifty Lincoln GIS (https://www.axisgis.com/LincolnMA/ 
 ), the land adjacent to the reservoir 
 along Old County Road it's owned by the City of Cambridge, not the Town of 
 Lincoln.  So I'm not even sure DPW can go clean it up, that would be 
 trespassing...
 
 
 
 On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 3:56 PM Sara Mattes >>> > wrote:
 As I said before, contact the Selects and ask to have a discussion.
 Otherwise, you can start a citizen’s petition to request a position be 
 funded in the DPW budget.
 There is a way to see if others also agree that our tax dollars should pay 
 for this, otherwise, we can go out with trash bags and each do a little 
 bit in our neighborhoods.
 
 --
 Sara Mattes
 
 
 
 
> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:49 PM, Carol Ryan  > wrote:
> 
> The town should acknowledge that street sweeping is different than trash 
> pick up.In 28 years I have yet to see a town crew picking up litter on 
> the town land that abuts the reservoir land. This remains a dumping 
> ground for all sorts of trash. A clean up
> Once a year would be great.
> Carol Ryan
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:43 PM, betty green > > wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> I live on Old County Rd not far far from Carol.   Clearly there are 
>> streets in Lincoln that are more affected than others by littering.
>> Old County is one of them as we are close to a reservoir and major 
>> business center and the road provides a major thoroughfare with low 
>> lighting/visibility for cars.  
>> 
>> Other roads in Lincoln are similarly affected for these or different 
>> reasons and the town is probably aware of them.   These roads deserve 
>> more effort by the town with more frequent street cleaning.  Perhaps 
>> this is already happening but does not seem enough.
>> 
>> Betty Green
>> On Monday, March 21, 2022, 09:06:50 AM EDT, Richard Panetta 
>> mailto:richardpane...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> As someone a stated before. We can’t have town employees cleaning roads 
>> every time trash is dumped. They have other things to do and only clean 
>> during certain times of the year.
>> 
>> Curious if it is on the reservoir side is that not owned or run by 
>> Cambridge or do they just lease the land/water area? 
>> 
>> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:50 AM Carol Ryan > > wrote:
>> Regardless of who is dumping this trash the fact remains it is on town 
>> owned land and should be cleaned up by a town crew.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:48 AM, Carol Ryan >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> Definitely being dumped from vehicles and perhaps the same one given 
>>> the repeat tossing of Bud Light cans and cases.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Randi Rotjan >>> > wrote:
 
 
 We live along Concord Road and also regularly pick up litter from the 
 side of the road. We invested in one of these trash grabbers 
 

[LincolnTalk] ISO large room, studio for long time resident

[Andrea Reynes]

“Andrea Reynes, who has lived and worked in Lincoln for 20+ years, is
looking for housing in the area starting this summer.  She will provide
both professional and personal references including from her current
landlord for 24 years.  Andrea is responsible, honest, kind, a good
communicator, quiet and a non-smoker. Professionally, she has had a petcare
business in Lincoln for large and small animals for the past 23 years, and
also has been employed for the past 22 years at a company that conducts
annual CORI checks.  Andrea is looking for a studio or large room for
herself and her quiet cat.  If you have or know of an opportunity, please
reach out to Andrea at cheval1...@gmail.com or 781-259-8396.”


Andrea Reynes
Animal Journalist
Animal Care
Lincoln,MA
781-259-8396
http://andrea-reynes-2fpw.squarespace.com
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Re: [LincolnTalk] LINCOLN…We Have a Problem !

[Virginia Goodwin]

FYI all, when I go to niche.com and look at Lincoln, MA public schools, I
see that they give us an* A- *overall.

Academics: *A*
Teachers: *A-*
Diversity: *A-*
Literacy proficiency rate: *73%*
Math proficiency rate: *75%*

See: https://www.niche.com/k12/lincoln-school-lincoln-ma/

I can't speak to whether "niche.com" is a good source for judging the
quality of our public schools, but at least since we were house-hunting
back in 2014, Lincoln K-8 has always been rated quite highly across
multiple sources.

On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 1:34 PM JAY DWYER  wrote:

> Why ?
>
> Here are the numbers for K-8 Lincoln Schools from : niche.com
>
>
> 59% proficient in math
> 61% proficient in english
>
> What grade do you get with 61% on a report card?
>
> You get an F for failure.
>
> We spent $13 million a year for our schools and this is what we get.
>
> People with the ability to pay $40,000 a year take their kids out of
> Lincoln schools and put them in private schools like Fenn.
> You know many families that have done this.
>
> We are not traditionally rigorous in teaching. One pair and told me she
> “liked that her son was not pushed too hard in school”
>
> This is a poor foundation which is a recipe for failure in future grades
> and in life.
>
> I have a solution they will not cost any money.
>
> 1) Written homework every night that is graded and handed back the next
> morning with a traditional % grade.
>
> 2) The final exam every week on what you learned that week.
>
> 3) A report card every Monday morning with average scores of Homeworks and
> grade on the final exam with a rank in class.
>
> I experience this program for three years in 6/7 and eighth grade. I went
> through Central Catholic high school in Lawrence it was easy. I graduated
> with a degree in economics from Georgetown university and felt 100%
> confident that I could learn anything.
>
> If these ideas makes sense to you I ask for your vote on March 28 for
> Lincoln school committee.
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Joseph Dwyer
>
> Lincoln School Board Candidate
> 6 Emerson Rd
> Lincoln, Ma 01773
> jaysp...@gmail.com
> 603.560.1787 c
>
>
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

[Carol Ryan]

I asked about clean up but neither the Town of Lincoln or City of Cambridge 
Reservoir are willing to address the issue.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 22, 2022, at 4:57 PM, Andy Wang  wrote:
> 
> 
> Carol,
> 
> Is the stuff you are seeing within 10 ft of the road?  Sorry, your photos 
> gave the impression that it was strewn about deeper. 
> 
> When talking to the reservoir manager, did you ask them about cleanup?
> 
> Andy
> 
> 
> 
>> On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 4:06 PM Carol Ryan  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Mar 22, 2022, at 4:03 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
 
>>> The reservoir manager at the office of the City of Cambridge Reservoir 
>>> management says 10 feet to the rd belongs to the town of Lincoln.
>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:58 PM, Andy Wang  wrote:
> 
 
 According to the nifty Lincoln GIS (https://www.axisgis.com/LincolnMA/), 
 the land adjacent to the reservoir along Old County Road it's owned by the 
 City of Cambridge, not the Town of Lincoln.  So I'm not even sure DPW can 
 go clean it up, that would be trespassing...
 
 
 
> On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 3:56 PM Sara Mattes  wrote:
> As I said before, contact the Selects and ask to have a discussion.
> Otherwise, you can start a citizen’s petition to request a position be 
> funded in the DPW budget.
> There is a way to see if others also agree that our tax dollars should 
> pay for this, otherwise, we can go out with trash bags and each do a 
> little bit in our neighborhoods.
> 
> --
> Sara Mattes
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:49 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>> 
>> The town should acknowledge that street sweeping is different than trash 
>> pick up.In 28 years I have yet to see a town crew picking up litter on 
>> the town land that abuts the reservoir land. This remains a dumping 
>> ground for all sorts of trash. A clean up
>> Once a year would be great.
>> Carol Ryan
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:43 PM, betty green  wrote:
 
>>> 
>>> I live on Old County Rd not far far from Carol.   Clearly there are 
>>> streets in Lincoln that are more affected than others by littering.
>>> Old County is one of them as we are close to a reservoir and major 
>>> business center and the road provides a major thoroughfare with low 
>>> lighting/visibility for cars.  
>>> 
>>> Other roads in Lincoln are similarly affected for these or different 
>>> reasons and the town is probably aware of them.   These roads deserve 
>>> more effort by the town with more frequent street cleaning.  Perhaps 
>>> this is already happening but does not seem enough.
>>> 
>>> Betty Green
>>> On Monday, March 21, 2022, 09:06:50 AM EDT, Richard Panetta 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> As someone a stated before. We can’t have town employees cleaning roads 
>>> every time trash is dumped. They have other things to do and only clean 
>>> during certain times of the year.
>>> 
>>> Curious if it is on the reservoir side is that not owned or run by 
>>> Cambridge or do they just lease the land/water area? 
>>> 
>>> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:50 AM Carol Ryan  wrote:
>>> Regardless of who is dumping this trash the fact remains it is on town 
>>> owned land and should be cleaned up by a town crew.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
> On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:48 AM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
> 
 Definitely being dumped from vehicles and perhaps the same one given 
 the repeat tossing of Bud Light cans and cases.
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
>> On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Randi Rotjan  
>> wrote:
>> 
> 
> We live along Concord Road and also regularly pick up litter from the 
> side of the road. We invested in one of these trash grabbers: I 
> highly recommend it. 
> 
> Randi
> 
> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:21 AM llas902551--- via Lincoln 
>  wrote:
> Unfortunately  more people  using trails hence more trash. Place many 
> signs. Trails will b closed if become dangerous  and trashy. So 
> upsetting folks don't have manners.
> Lynne 
> Sent from the all new AOL app for Android
> 
> On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 7:58 PM, Leslie Turek
>  wrote:
> When I lived in Watertown, we had a terrible problem with people 
> dropping trash all along the paths alongside the Charles River. Each 
> year, on Earth Day, one of the local citizen's groups organized trash 
> cleanup parties all along the river. It was a shame we had to do 
> that, but together, we all made a difference.
> 
> When I moved to Lincoln, I was 

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

[Lisa via Lincoln]

The area in question along Old county is very overgrown with poison 
ivy...just saying, volunteers should beware.

L

-- Original Message --
From: "V Saleme" 
To: "Richard Panetta" 
Cc: "Lincoln Talk" 
Sent: 3/22/2022 4:31:38 PM
Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

Why don’t we harness the power of the Internet and establish an annual 
clean up event- comprised of those who have been viewing and commenting 
on this topic. I am certain others will volunteer should we get the 
word out.


Can’t put it on the backs of students, they’re too busy with school and 
iPads-If we want this done, we’ve got to do it ourselves.


Vic

On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 4:11 PM Richard Panetta 
 wrote:
Perhaps this is a good opportunity for community service work for 
Lincoln students?



On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 3:56 PM Sara Mattes  
wrote:

As I said before, contact the Selects and ask to have a discussion.
Otherwise, you can start a citizen’s petition to request a position 
be funded in the DPW budget.
There is a way to see if others also agree that our tax dollars 
should pay for this, otherwise, we can go out with trash bags and 
each do a little bit in our neighborhoods.


--
Sara Mattes





On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:49 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:

The town should acknowledge that street sweeping is different than 
trash pick up.In 28 years I have yet to see a town crew picking up 
litter on the town land that abuts the reservoir land. This remains 
a dumping ground for all sorts of trash. A clean up

Once a year would be great.
Carol Ryan

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:43 PM, betty green  
wrote:



I live on Old County Rd not far far from Carol.   Clearly there are 
streets in Lincoln that are more affected than others by littering. 
   Old County is one of them as we are close to a reservoir and 
major business center and the road provides a major thoroughfare 
with low lighting/visibility for cars.


Other roads in Lincoln are similarly affected for these or 
different reasons and the town is probably aware of them.   These 
roads deserve more effort by the town with more frequent street 
cleaning.  Perhaps this is already happening but does not seem 
enough.


Betty Green
On Monday, March 21, 2022, 09:06:50 AM EDT, Richard Panetta 
 wrote:



As someone a stated before. We can’t have town employees cleaning 
roads every time trash is dumped. They have other things to do and 
only clean during certain times of the year.


Curious if it is on the reservoir side is that not owned or run by 
Cambridge or do they just lease the land/water area?


On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:50 AM Carol Ryan  
wrote:
Regardless of who is dumping this trash the fact remains it is on 
town owned land and should be cleaned up by a town crew.


Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:48 AM, Carol Ryan  
wrote:


Definitely being dumped from vehicles and perhaps the same one 
given the repeat tossing of Bud Light cans and cases.


Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Randi Rotjan 
 wrote:



We live along Concord Road and also regularly pick up litter 
from the side of the road. We invested in one of these trash 
grabbers 
: 
I highly recommend it.


Randi

On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:21 AM llas902551--- via Lincoln 
 wrote:
Unfortunately  more people  using trails hence more trash. 
Place many signs. Trails will b closed if become dangerous  and 
trashy. So upsetting folks don't have manners.

Lynne
Sent from the all new AOL app for Android 




On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 7:58 PM, Leslie Turek
 wrote:
When I lived in Watertown, we had a terrible problem with 
people dropping trash all along the paths alongside the 
Charles River. Each year, on Earth Day, one of the local 
citizen's groups organized trash cleanup parties all along the 
river. It was a shame we had to do that, but together, we all 
made a difference.


When I moved to Lincoln, I was so pleased that I could walk 
our beautiful trails without constantly running across trash. 
I'm sorry to hear that the plague has spread to our town as 
well. Perhaps we need a similar sort of cleanup day. Although 
I would much rather spend my time doing something useful, like 
pulling up garlic mustard or planting native pollinators, 
rather than having to waste time picking up after thoughtless 
people.


Leslie Turek

On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 9:06 AM Carol Ryan 
 wrote:

Who's responsibility is it to clean this up?


















Sent from my iPhone--
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

[Andy Wang]

Carol,

Is the stuff you are seeing within 10 ft of the road?  Sorry, your photos
gave the impression that it was strewn about deeper.

When talking to the reservoir manager, did you ask them about cleanup?

Andy



On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 4:06 PM Carol Ryan  wrote:

>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 22, 2022, at 4:03 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>
> The reservoir manager at the office of the City of Cambridge Reservoir
> management says 10 feet to the rd belongs to the town of Lincoln.
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:58 PM, Andy Wang  wrote:
>
> 
> According to the nifty Lincoln GIS (https://www.axisgis.com/LincolnMA/),
> the land adjacent to the reservoir along Old County Road it's owned by the
> City of Cambridge, not the Town of Lincoln.  So I'm not even sure DPW can
> go clean it up, that would be trespassing...
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 3:56 PM Sara Mattes  wrote:
>
>> As I said before, contact the Selects and ask to have a discussion.
>> Otherwise, you can start a citizen’s petition to request a position be
>> funded in the DPW budget.
>> There is a way to see if others also agree that our tax dollars should
>> pay for this, otherwise, we can go out with trash bags and each do a little
>> bit in our neighborhoods.
>>
>> --
>> Sara Mattes
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:49 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>>
>> The town should acknowledge that street sweeping is different than trash
>> pick up.In 28 years I have yet to see a town crew picking up litter on the
>> town land that abuts the reservoir land. This remains a dumping ground for
>> all sorts of trash. A clean up
>> Once a year would be great.
>> Carol Ryan
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:43 PM, betty green  wrote:
>>
>> 
>> I live on Old County Rd not far far from Carol.   Clearly there are
>> streets in Lincoln that are more affected than others by littering.Old
>> County is one of them as we are close to a reservoir and major business
>> center and the road provides a major thoroughfare with low
>> lighting/visibility for cars.
>>
>> Other roads in Lincoln are similarly affected for these or different
>> reasons and the town is probably aware of them.   These roads deserve more
>> effort by the town with more frequent street cleaning.  Perhaps this is
>> already happening but does not seem enough.
>>
>> Betty Green
>> On Monday, March 21, 2022, 09:06:50 AM EDT, Richard Panetta <
>> richardpane...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> As someone a stated before. We can’t have town employees cleaning roads
>> every time trash is dumped. They have other things to do and only clean
>> during certain times of the year.
>>
>> Curious if it is on the reservoir side is that not owned or run by
>> Cambridge or do they just lease the land/water area?
>>
>> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:50 AM Carol Ryan  wrote:
>>
>> Regardless of who is dumping this trash the fact remains it is on town
>> owned land and should be cleaned up by a town crew.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:48 AM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>>
>> Definitely being dumped from vehicles and perhaps the same one given the
>> repeat tossing of Bud Light cans and cases.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Randi Rotjan  wrote:
>>
>> 
>> We live along Concord Road and also regularly pick up litter from the
>> side of the road. We invested in one of these trash grabbers
>> :
>> I highly recommend it.
>>
>> Randi
>>
>> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:21 AM llas902551--- via Lincoln <
>> lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote:
>>
>> Unfortunately  more people  using trails hence more trash. Place many
>> signs. Trails will b closed if become dangerous  and trashy. So upsetting
>> folks don't have manners.
>> Lynne
>> Sent from the all new AOL app for Android
>> 
>>
>> On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 7:58 PM, Leslie Turek
>>  wrote:
>> When I lived in Watertown, we had a terrible problem with people dropping
>> trash all along the paths alongside the Charles River. Each year, on Earth
>> Day, one of the local citizen's groups organized trash cleanup parties all
>> along the river. It was a shame we had to do that, but together, we all
>> made a difference.
>>
>> When I moved to Lincoln, I was so pleased that I could walk our beautiful
>> trails without constantly running across trash. I'm sorry to hear that the
>> plague has spread to our town as well. Perhaps we need a similar sort of
>> cleanup day. Although I would much rather spend my time doing so

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

[V Saleme]

Why don’t we harness the power of the Internet and establish an annual
clean up event- comprised of those who have been viewing and commenting on
this topic. I am certain others will volunteer should we get the word out.

Can’t put it on the backs of students, they’re too busy with school and
iPads-If we want this done, we’ve got to do it ourselves.

Vic

On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 4:11 PM Richard Panetta 
wrote:

> Perhaps this is a good opportunity for community service work for Lincoln
> students?
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 3:56 PM Sara Mattes  wrote:
>
>> As I said before, contact the Selects and ask to have a discussion.
>> Otherwise, you can start a citizen’s petition to request a position be
>> funded in the DPW budget.
>> There is a way to see if others also agree that our tax dollars should
>> pay for this, otherwise, we can go out with trash bags and each do a little
>> bit in our neighborhoods.
>>
>> --
>> Sara Mattes
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:49 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>>
>> The town should acknowledge that street sweeping is different than trash
>> pick up.In 28 years I have yet to see a town crew picking up litter on the
>> town land that abuts the reservoir land. This remains a dumping ground for
>> all sorts of trash. A clean up
>> Once a year would be great.
>> Carol Ryan
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:43 PM, betty green  wrote:
>>
>> 
>> I live on Old County Rd not far far from Carol.   Clearly there are
>> streets in Lincoln that are more affected than others by littering.Old
>> County is one of them as we are close to a reservoir and major business
>> center and the road provides a major thoroughfare with low
>> lighting/visibility for cars.
>>
>> Other roads in Lincoln are similarly affected for these or different
>> reasons and the town is probably aware of them.   These roads deserve more
>> effort by the town with more frequent street cleaning.  Perhaps this is
>> already happening but does not seem enough.
>>
>> Betty Green
>> On Monday, March 21, 2022, 09:06:50 AM EDT, Richard Panetta <
>> richardpane...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> As someone a stated before. We can’t have town employees cleaning roads
>> every time trash is dumped. They have other things to do and only clean
>> during certain times of the year.
>>
>> Curious if it is on the reservoir side is that not owned or run by
>> Cambridge or do they just lease the land/water area?
>>
>> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:50 AM Carol Ryan  wrote:
>>
>> Regardless of who is dumping this trash the fact remains it is on town
>> owned land and should be cleaned up by a town crew.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:48 AM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>>
>> Definitely being dumped from vehicles and perhaps the same one given the
>> repeat tossing of Bud Light cans and cases.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Randi Rotjan  wrote:
>>
>> 
>> We live along Concord Road and also regularly pick up litter from the
>> side of the road. We invested in one of these trash grabbers
>> :
>> I highly recommend it.
>>
>> Randi
>>
>> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:21 AM llas902551--- via Lincoln <
>> lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote:
>>
>> Unfortunately  more people  using trails hence more trash. Place many
>> signs. Trails will b closed if become dangerous  and trashy. So upsetting
>> folks don't have manners.
>> Lynne
>> Sent from the all new AOL app for Android
>> 
>>
>> On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 7:58 PM, Leslie Turek
>>  wrote:
>> When I lived in Watertown, we had a terrible problem with people dropping
>> trash all along the paths alongside the Charles River. Each year, on Earth
>> Day, one of the local citizen's groups organized trash cleanup parties all
>> along the river. It was a shame we had to do that, but together, we all
>> made a difference.
>>
>> When I moved to Lincoln, I was so pleased that I could walk our beautiful
>> trails without constantly running across trash. I'm sorry to hear that the
>> plague has spread to our town as well. Perhaps we need a similar sort of
>> cleanup day. Although I would much rather spend my time doing something
>> useful, like pulling up garlic mustard or planting native pollinators,
>> rather than having to waste time picking up after thoughtless people.
>>
>> Leslie Turek
>>
>> On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 9:06 AM Carol Ryan  wrote:
>>
>> Who's responsibility is it to clean this up?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from 

[LincolnTalk] Seeking 1953 and 1962 8th grade yearbooks

[Virginia Quinn]

The Lincoln Town Archives is fortunate to have an almost-complete
collection of the 8th grade yearbooks from 1947 on -- but we are missing
1953 and 1962. If you have one of those among your personal archives, and
would be willing to donate it to fill in the gap, we (and generations to
come) would be forever grateful!

With thanks in advance,
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Archivist

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Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

[Richard Panetta]

Perhaps this is a good opportunity for community service work for Lincoln
students?


On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 3:56 PM Sara Mattes  wrote:

> As I said before, contact the Selects and ask to have a discussion.
> Otherwise, you can start a citizen’s petition to request a position be
> funded in the DPW budget.
> There is a way to see if others also agree that our tax dollars should pay
> for this, otherwise, we can go out with trash bags and each do a little bit
> in our neighborhoods.
>
> --
> Sara Mattes
>
>
>
>
> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:49 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>
> The town should acknowledge that street sweeping is different than trash
> pick up.In 28 years I have yet to see a town crew picking up litter on the
> town land that abuts the reservoir land. This remains a dumping ground for
> all sorts of trash. A clean up
> Once a year would be great.
> Carol Ryan
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:43 PM, betty green  wrote:
>
> 
> I live on Old County Rd not far far from Carol.   Clearly there are
> streets in Lincoln that are more affected than others by littering.Old
> County is one of them as we are close to a reservoir and major business
> center and the road provides a major thoroughfare with low
> lighting/visibility for cars.
>
> Other roads in Lincoln are similarly affected for these or different
> reasons and the town is probably aware of them.   These roads deserve more
> effort by the town with more frequent street cleaning.  Perhaps this is
> already happening but does not seem enough.
>
> Betty Green
> On Monday, March 21, 2022, 09:06:50 AM EDT, Richard Panetta <
> richardpane...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> As someone a stated before. We can’t have town employees cleaning roads
> every time trash is dumped. They have other things to do and only clean
> during certain times of the year.
>
> Curious if it is on the reservoir side is that not owned or run by
> Cambridge or do they just lease the land/water area?
>
> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:50 AM Carol Ryan  wrote:
>
> Regardless of who is dumping this trash the fact remains it is on town
> owned land and should be cleaned up by a town crew.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:48 AM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>
> Definitely being dumped from vehicles and perhaps the same one given the
> repeat tossing of Bud Light cans and cases.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Randi Rotjan  wrote:
>
> 
> We live along Concord Road and also regularly pick up litter from the side
> of the road. We invested in one of these trash grabbers
> :
> I highly recommend it.
>
> Randi
>
> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:21 AM llas902551--- via Lincoln <
> lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote:
>
> Unfortunately  more people  using trails hence more trash. Place many
> signs. Trails will b closed if become dangerous  and trashy. So upsetting
> folks don't have manners.
> Lynne
> Sent from the all new AOL app for Android
> 
>
> On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 7:58 PM, Leslie Turek
>  wrote:
> When I lived in Watertown, we had a terrible problem with people dropping
> trash all along the paths alongside the Charles River. Each year, on Earth
> Day, one of the local citizen's groups organized trash cleanup parties all
> along the river. It was a shame we had to do that, but together, we all
> made a difference.
>
> When I moved to Lincoln, I was so pleased that I could walk our beautiful
> trails without constantly running across trash. I'm sorry to hear that the
> plague has spread to our town as well. Perhaps we need a similar sort of
> cleanup day. Although I would much rather spend my time doing something
> useful, like pulling up garlic mustard or planting native pollinators,
> rather than having to waste time picking up after thoughtless people.
>
> Leslie Turek
>
> On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 9:06 AM Carol Ryan  wrote:
>
> Who's responsibility is it to clean this up?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone--
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

[Carol Ryan]

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 22, 2022, at 4:03 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
> 
> The reservoir manager at the office of the City of Cambridge Reservoir 
> management says 10 feet to the rd belongs to the town of Lincoln.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:58 PM, Andy Wang  wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> According to the nifty Lincoln GIS (https://www.axisgis.com/LincolnMA/), the 
>> land adjacent to the reservoir along Old County Road it's owned by the City 
>> of Cambridge, not the Town of Lincoln.  So I'm not even sure DPW can go 
>> clean it up, that would be trespassing...
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 3:56 PM Sara Mattes  wrote:
>>> As I said before, contact the Selects and ask to have a discussion.
>>> Otherwise, you can start a citizen’s petition to request a position be 
>>> funded in the DPW budget.
>>> There is a way to see if others also agree that our tax dollars should pay 
>>> for this, otherwise, we can go out with trash bags and each do a little bit 
>>> in our neighborhoods.
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Sara Mattes
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:49 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
 
 The town should acknowledge that street sweeping is different than trash 
 pick up.In 28 years I have yet to see a town crew picking up litter on the 
 town land that abuts the reservoir land. This remains a dumping ground for 
 all sorts of trash. A clean up
 Once a year would be great.
 Carol Ryan
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:43 PM, betty green  wrote:
>> 
> 
> I live on Old County Rd not far far from Carol.   Clearly there are 
> streets in Lincoln that are more affected than others by littering.
> Old County is one of them as we are close to a reservoir and major 
> business center and the road provides a major thoroughfare with low 
> lighting/visibility for cars.  
> 
> Other roads in Lincoln are similarly affected for these or different 
> reasons and the town is probably aware of them.   These roads deserve 
> more effort by the town with more frequent street cleaning.  Perhaps this 
> is already happening but does not seem enough.
> 
> Betty Green
> On Monday, March 21, 2022, 09:06:50 AM EDT, Richard Panetta 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> As someone a stated before. We can’t have town employees cleaning roads 
> every time trash is dumped. They have other things to do and only clean 
> during certain times of the year.
> 
> Curious if it is on the reservoir side is that not owned or run by 
> Cambridge or do they just lease the land/water area? 
> 
> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:50 AM Carol Ryan  wrote:
> Regardless of who is dumping this trash the fact remains it is on town 
> owned land and should be cleaned up by a town crew.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
>>> On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:48 AM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>>> 
>> Definitely being dumped from vehicles and perhaps the same one given 
>> the repeat tossing of Bud Light cans and cases.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Randi Rotjan  
 wrote:
 
>>> 
>>> We live along Concord Road and also regularly pick up litter from the 
>>> side of the road. We invested in one of these trash grabbers: I highly 
>>> recommend it. 
>>> 
>>> Randi
>>> 
>>> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:21 AM llas902551--- via Lincoln 
>>>  wrote:
>>> Unfortunately  more people  using trails hence more trash. Place many 
>>> signs. Trails will b closed if become dangerous  and trashy. So 
>>> upsetting folks don't have manners.
>>> Lynne 
>>> Sent from the all new AOL app for Android
>>> 
>>> On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 7:58 PM, Leslie Turek
>>>  wrote:
>>> When I lived in Watertown, we had a terrible problem with people 
>>> dropping trash all along the paths alongside the Charles River. Each 
>>> year, on Earth Day, one of the local citizen's groups organized trash 
>>> cleanup parties all along the river. It was a shame we had to do that, 
>>> but together, we all made a difference.
>>> 
>>> When I moved to Lincoln, I was so pleased that I could walk our 
>>> beautiful trails without constantly running across trash. I'm sorry to 
>>> hear that the plague has spread to our town as well. Perhaps we need a 
>>> similar sort of cleanup day. Although I would much rather spend my time 
>>> doing something useful, like pulling up garlic mustard or planting 
>>> native pollinators, rather than having to waste time picking up after 
>>> thoughtless people. 
>>> 
>>> Leslie Turek
>>> 
>>> On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 9:06 AM Carol Ryan  wrote:
>>> Who's responsibility is it to clean this up?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

[Andy Wang]

According to the nifty Lincoln GIS (https://www.axisgis.com/LincolnMA/),
the land adjacent to the reservoir along Old County Road it's owned by the
City of Cambridge, not the Town of Lincoln.  So I'm not even sure DPW can
go clean it up, that would be trespassing...



On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 3:56 PM Sara Mattes  wrote:

> As I said before, contact the Selects and ask to have a discussion.
> Otherwise, you can start a citizen’s petition to request a position be
> funded in the DPW budget.
> There is a way to see if others also agree that our tax dollars should pay
> for this, otherwise, we can go out with trash bags and each do a little bit
> in our neighborhoods.
>
> --
> Sara Mattes
>
>
>
>
> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:49 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>
> The town should acknowledge that street sweeping is different than trash
> pick up.In 28 years I have yet to see a town crew picking up litter on the
> town land that abuts the reservoir land. This remains a dumping ground for
> all sorts of trash. A clean up
> Once a year would be great.
> Carol Ryan
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:43 PM, betty green  wrote:
>
> 
> I live on Old County Rd not far far from Carol.   Clearly there are
> streets in Lincoln that are more affected than others by littering.Old
> County is one of them as we are close to a reservoir and major business
> center and the road provides a major thoroughfare with low
> lighting/visibility for cars.
>
> Other roads in Lincoln are similarly affected for these or different
> reasons and the town is probably aware of them.   These roads deserve more
> effort by the town with more frequent street cleaning.  Perhaps this is
> already happening but does not seem enough.
>
> Betty Green
> On Monday, March 21, 2022, 09:06:50 AM EDT, Richard Panetta <
> richardpane...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> As someone a stated before. We can’t have town employees cleaning roads
> every time trash is dumped. They have other things to do and only clean
> during certain times of the year.
>
> Curious if it is on the reservoir side is that not owned or run by
> Cambridge or do they just lease the land/water area?
>
> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:50 AM Carol Ryan  wrote:
>
> Regardless of who is dumping this trash the fact remains it is on town
> owned land and should be cleaned up by a town crew.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:48 AM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>
> Definitely being dumped from vehicles and perhaps the same one given the
> repeat tossing of Bud Light cans and cases.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Randi Rotjan  wrote:
>
> 
> We live along Concord Road and also regularly pick up litter from the side
> of the road. We invested in one of these trash grabbers
> :
> I highly recommend it.
>
> Randi
>
> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:21 AM llas902551--- via Lincoln <
> lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote:
>
> Unfortunately  more people  using trails hence more trash. Place many
> signs. Trails will b closed if become dangerous  and trashy. So upsetting
> folks don't have manners.
> Lynne
> Sent from the all new AOL app for Android
> 
>
> On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 7:58 PM, Leslie Turek
>  wrote:
> When I lived in Watertown, we had a terrible problem with people dropping
> trash all along the paths alongside the Charles River. Each year, on Earth
> Day, one of the local citizen's groups organized trash cleanup parties all
> along the river. It was a shame we had to do that, but together, we all
> made a difference.
>
> When I moved to Lincoln, I was so pleased that I could walk our beautiful
> trails without constantly running across trash. I'm sorry to hear that the
> plague has spread to our town as well. Perhaps we need a similar sort of
> cleanup day. Although I would much rather spend my time doing something
> useful, like pulling up garlic mustard or planting native pollinators,
> rather than having to waste time picking up after thoughtless people.
>
> Leslie Turek
>
> On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 9:06 AM Carol Ryan  wrote:
>
> Who's responsibility is it to clean this up?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

[Sara Mattes]

As I said before, contact the Selects and ask to have a discussion.
Otherwise, you can start a citizen’s petition to request a position be funded 
in the DPW budget.
There is a way to see if others also agree that our tax dollars should pay for 
this, otherwise, we can go out with trash bags and each do a little bit in our 
neighborhoods.

--
Sara Mattes




> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:49 PM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
> 
> The town should acknowledge that street sweeping is different than trash pick 
> up.In 28 years I have yet to see a town crew picking up litter on the town 
> land that abuts the reservoir land. This remains a dumping ground for all 
> sorts of trash. A clean up
> Once a year would be great.
> Carol Ryan
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:43 PM, betty green  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> I live on Old County Rd not far far from Carol.   Clearly there are streets 
>> in Lincoln that are more affected than others by littering.Old County is 
>> one of them as we are close to a reservoir and major business center and the 
>> road provides a major thoroughfare with low lighting/visibility for cars.  
>> 
>> Other roads in Lincoln are similarly affected for these or different reasons 
>> and the town is probably aware of them.   These roads deserve more effort by 
>> the town with more frequent street cleaning.  Perhaps this is already 
>> happening but does not seem enough.
>> 
>> Betty Green
>> On Monday, March 21, 2022, 09:06:50 AM EDT, Richard Panetta 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> As someone a stated before. We can’t have town employees cleaning roads 
>> every time trash is dumped. They have other things to do and only clean 
>> during certain times of the year.
>> 
>> Curious if it is on the reservoir side is that not owned or run by Cambridge 
>> or do they just lease the land/water area? 
>> 
>> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:50 AM Carol Ryan > > wrote:
>> Regardless of who is dumping this trash the fact remains it is on town owned 
>> land and should be cleaned up by a town crew.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:48 AM, Carol Ryan >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> Definitely being dumped from vehicles and perhaps the same one given the 
>>> repeat tossing of Bud Light cans and cases.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Randi Rotjan >>> > wrote:
 
 
 We live along Concord Road and also regularly pick up litter from the side 
 of the road. We invested in one of these trash grabbers 
 :
  I highly recommend it. 
 
 Randi
 
 On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:21 AM llas902551--- via Lincoln 
 mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>> wrote:
 Unfortunately  more people  using trails hence more trash. Place many 
 signs. Trails will b closed if become dangerous  and trashy. So upsetting 
 folks don't have manners.
 Lynne 
 Sent from the all new AOL app for Android 
 
 On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 7:58 PM, Leslie Turek
 mailto:leslie.tu...@gmail.com>> wrote:
 When I lived in Watertown, we had a terrible problem with people dropping 
 trash all along the paths alongside the Charles River. Each year, on Earth 
 Day, one of the local citizen's groups organized trash cleanup parties all 
 along the river. It was a shame we had to do that, but together, we all 
 made a difference.
 
 When I moved to Lincoln, I was so pleased that I could walk our beautiful 
 trails without constantly running across trash. I'm sorry to hear that the 
 plague has spread to our town as well. Perhaps we need a similar sort of 
 cleanup day. Although I would much rather spend my time doing something 
 useful, like pulling up garlic mustard or planting native pollinators, 
 rather than having to waste time picking up after thoughtless people. 
 
 Leslie Turek
 
 On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 9:06 AM Carol Ryan >>> > wrote:
 Who's responsibility is it to clean this up?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

[Carol Ryan]

The town should acknowledge that street sweeping is different than trash pick 
up.In 28 years I have yet to see a town crew picking up litter on the town land 
that abuts the reservoir land. This remains a dumping ground for all sorts of 
trash. A clean up
Once a year would be great.
Carol Ryan

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:43 PM, betty green  wrote:
> 
> 
> I live on Old County Rd not far far from Carol.   Clearly there are streets 
> in Lincoln that are more affected than others by littering.Old County is 
> one of them as we are close to a reservoir and major business center and the 
> road provides a major thoroughfare with low lighting/visibility for cars.  
> 
> Other roads in Lincoln are similarly affected for these or different reasons 
> and the town is probably aware of them.   These roads deserve more effort by 
> the town with more frequent street cleaning.  Perhaps this is already 
> happening but does not seem enough.
> 
> Betty Green
> On Monday, March 21, 2022, 09:06:50 AM EDT, Richard Panetta 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> As someone a stated before. We can’t have town employees cleaning roads every 
> time trash is dumped. They have other things to do and only clean during 
> certain times of the year.
> 
> Curious if it is on the reservoir side is that not owned or run by Cambridge 
> or do they just lease the land/water area? 
> 
>> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:50 AM Carol Ryan  wrote:
>> Regardless of who is dumping this trash the fact remains it is on town owned 
>> land and should be cleaned up by a town crew.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:48 AM, Carol Ryan  wrote:
>>> 
>> Definitely being dumped from vehicles and perhaps the same one given the 
>> repeat tossing of Bud Light cans and cases.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Randi Rotjan  wrote:
 
>>> 
>>> We live along Concord Road and also regularly pick up litter from the side 
>>> of the road. We invested in one of these trash grabbers: I highly recommend 
>>> it. 
>>> 
>>> Randi
>>> 
>>> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:21 AM llas902551--- via Lincoln 
>>>  wrote:
>>> Unfortunately  more people  using trails hence more trash. Place many 
>>> signs. Trails will b closed if become dangerous  and trashy. So upsetting 
>>> folks don't have manners.
>>> Lynne 
>>> Sent from the all new AOL app for Android
>>> 
>>> On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 7:58 PM, Leslie Turek
>>>  wrote:
>>> When I lived in Watertown, we had a terrible problem with people dropping 
>>> trash all along the paths alongside the Charles River. Each year, on Earth 
>>> Day, one of the local citizen's groups organized trash cleanup parties all 
>>> along the river. It was a shame we had to do that, but together, we all 
>>> made a difference.
>>> 
>>> When I moved to Lincoln, I was so pleased that I could walk our beautiful 
>>> trails without constantly running across trash. I'm sorry to hear that the 
>>> plague has spread to our town as well. Perhaps we need a similar sort of 
>>> cleanup day. Although I would much rather spend my time doing something 
>>> useful, like pulling up garlic mustard or planting native pollinators, 
>>> rather than having to waste time picking up after thoughtless people. 
>>> 
>>> Leslie Turek
>>> 
>>> On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 9:06 AM Carol Ryan  wrote:
>>> Who's responsibility is it to clean this up?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

[betty green via Lincoln]

 I live on Old County Rd not far far from Carol.   Clearly there are streets in 
Lincoln that are more affected than others by littering.    Old County is one 
of them as we are close to a reservoir and major business center and the road 
provides a major thoroughfare with low lighting/visibility for cars.  
Other roads in Lincoln are similarly affected for these or different reasons 
and the town is probably aware of them.   These roads deserve more effort by 
the town with more frequent street cleaning.  Perhaps this is already happening 
but does not seem enough.
Betty GreenOn Monday, March 21, 2022, 09:06:50 AM EDT, Richard Panetta 
 wrote:  
 
 As someone a stated before. We can’t have town employees cleaning roads every 
time trash is dumped. They have other things to do and only clean during 
certain times of the year.
Curious if it is on the reservoir side is that not owned or run by Cambridge or 
do they just lease the land/water area? 
On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:50 AM Carol Ryan  wrote:

Regardless of who is dumping this trash the fact remains it is on town owned 
land and should be cleaned up by a town crew.

Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:48 AM, Carol Ryan  wrote:



Definitely being dumped from vehicles and perhaps the same one given the 
repeat tossing of Bud Light cans and cases.

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 21, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Randi Rotjan  wrote:



We live along Concord Road and also regularly pick up litter from the side of 
the road. We invested in one of these trash grabbers: I highly recommend it. 
Randi
On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:21 AM llas902551--- via Lincoln 
 wrote:

Unfortunately  more people  using trails hence more trash. Place many signs. 
Trails will b closed if become dangerous  and trashy. So upsetting folks don't 
have manners.
Lynne 
Sent from the all new AOL app for Android 
 
  On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 7:58 PM, Leslie Turek wrote:  
 When I lived in Watertown, we had a terrible problem with people dropping 
trash all along the paths alongside the Charles River. Each year, on Earth Day, 
one of the local citizen's groups organized trash cleanup parties all along the 
river. It was a shame we had to do that, but together, we all made a difference.
When I moved to Lincoln, I was so pleased that I could walk our beautiful 
trails without constantly running across trash. I'm sorry to hear that the 
plague has spread to our town as well. Perhaps we need a similar sort of 
cleanup day. Although I would much rather spend my time doing something useful, 
like pulling up garlic mustard or planting native pollinators, rather than 
having to waste time picking up after thoughtless people. 
Leslie Turek
On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 9:06 AM Carol Ryan  wrote:

Who's responsibility is it to clean this up?


















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Re: [LincolnTalk] Looking for a roofer who is familiar with flat roofs

[ERIC SNYDER]

Hi Stacey,

I replaced 4000 sq. ft. of rubber roof last summer. I used TPO (white) instead 
of EPDM ( black).

Luis Perez did a great job for me.
Call or text Luis at 617-212-9365.
Tell Luis I gave you his name.

Good luck,

Eric

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423-240-3344 - C
781-257-5248 - H

> On 03/22/2022 1:28 PM Stacey Parks  wrote:
> 
>  
> Dear Lincoln Talkers,
> I need to replace the rubber roof on my home. If someone has recently 
> replaced their roof, that would be ideal. There are so many Mid Century 
> Modern houses in Lincoln, I’m hoping that someone might have a referral for 
> me. 
> Thank you
> Best,
> Stacey
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee candidates

[john gregg via Lincoln]

 As a parent who has a child in the Lincoln Public School system I have had to 
utilize outside resources to make sure that my child can be proficient in 
subjects: Math, Science and Reading Comprehension Skills. Two teachers with 
whom have pushed my child in school have been Mr Trant last year and Ms Price 
this year, otherwise the feedback I get is that he is not pushed enough in his 
subjects. For me it is a process of going away from critical thinking and 
focused on giving kids the tools to reach and exceed their goals instead of 
just meeting the standards. 
Both of these candidates make valid points and should be evaluated for the 
content they bring to the attention of the community. We should be asking our 
school to challenge our kids in all aspects of life and specifically their 
education, and if that means listening to others who bring potential solutions 
to an obvious problem they should be listened to and not dismissed. I know for 
example I have not had one feedback session with any teacher in two years, I 
have had to reach out to ask the questions. We need more parents involved in 
our kids education to make sure we are not just meeting the standards but 
exceeding expectations to prepare our children for High School and College, 
THIS IS THE FOUNDATION. 
Critical thinking is a core requirement to be successful, it allows us to take 
in all the information and make critical decisions. If our kids are not meeting 
general requirements then we should be asking why and I am glad to have School 
Committee candidates who are willing to ask tough questions and step out of the 
box and make people a little uncomfortable so we can have honest and open 
conversations about our children who will not be so protected when they enter 
into LSHS. We need to stop lecturing others and start listening to all concerns 
especially when it comes to the education of our children and their success 
when they transfer into LSHS. I welcome the conversation and think it is a long 
time coming for this community.
Best Regards,John
On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 11:07:45 AM EDT, Debra Daugherty 
 wrote:  
 
 Hi all,

I was quite dismayed by some of the notions expressed by the candidates for 
Lincoln School Committee during the candidate forum. The Lincoln Squirrel 
provided the following: 
"Kim Rajdev implied that the goals of AIDE are not well served by having 
children grouped by ability. “It really pains me when I hear a very young child 
say ‘I’m not good at math’,” she said. The schools need to “move away from 
content and more toward adaptability and teamwork skills… thinking on our feet.”
and 
"Dwyer echoed Rajdev’s sentiment. “What students specifically learn today will 
be irrelevant as a flip phone 20 years from now.""

Uh oh. Content is precisely what I want our schools to teach. Knowledge does 
matter and, no, it won't be irrelevant years from now. (That very notion is 
bizarre. How will math, history, or literature be irrelevant in 20 years?) Mr. 
Dwyer opened his presentation during the forum by mentioning the low ranking of 
Lincoln's school system and his concern over the departure of Lincoln students 
for private school programs. I would argue that content is a primary driving 
force behind that migration. It's certainly why I send my kids to private math 
programs after school.  And with regard to students saying "I'm not good at 
math: It is not clear to me those students would stop saying "I'm not good at 
math" if they were grouped together with kids that are exceptionally quick or 
advanced in math. It's also not fair to require the kids that are quick at math 
to do work that is unchallenging.
I'm hoping these impressions of the attitudes of the candidates are somehow 
incorrect.
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee candidates

[Barbara Low]

This is very well expressed. There is some material that people need to know, 
not obscure material but math facts and basic English skills and how many 
inches in a foot and feet in a yard, etc.

I remember grocery shopping with my mother when I was a child before electronic 
cash registers. The bill was $13.27. My mother gave the cashier $15.02 and the 
clerk had no clue how to compute the change ($1.75). There is not always a 
computer or calculator. Some things should be known.

Barbara




From: Lincoln 
mailto:lincoln-boun...@lincolntalk.org>> on 
behalf of Debra Daugherty mailto:dadaughe...@gmail.com>>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:07:27 AM
To: Listserv Listserv mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>>
Subject: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee candidates

Hi all,

I was quite dismayed by some of the notions expressed by the candidates for 
Lincoln School Committee during the candidate forum. The Lincoln Squirrel 
provided the following:

"Kim Rajdev implied that the goals of AIDE are not well served by having 
children grouped by ability. “It really pains me when I hear a very young child 
say ‘I’m not good at math’,” she said. The schools need to “move away from 
content and more toward adaptability and teamwork skills… thinking on our feet.”

and

"Dwyer echoed Rajdev’s sentiment. “What students specifically learn today will 
be irrelevant as a flip phone 20 years from now.""

Uh oh. Content is precisely what I want our schools to teach. Knowledge does 
matter and, no, it won't be irrelevant years from now. (That very notion is 
bizarre. How will math, history, or literature be irrelevant in 20 years?) Mr. 
Dwyer opened his presentation during the forum by mentioning the low ranking of 
Lincoln's school system and his concern over the departure of Lincoln students 
for private school programs. I would argue that content is a primary driving 
force behind that migration. It's certainly why I send my kids to private math 
programs after school.  And with regard to students saying "I'm not good at 
math: It is not clear to me those students would stop saying "I'm not good at 
math" if they were grouped together with kids that are exceptionally quick or 
advanced in math. It's also not fair to require the kids that are quick at math 
to do work that is unchallenging.

I'm hoping these impressions of the attitudes of the candidates are somehow 
incorrect.

--Debra Daugherty
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Re: [LincolnTalk] LINCOLN…We Have a Problem ! (not my personal experience)

[Bryce Wells via Lincoln]

Jay,

I find it concerning that you are prescribing a solution to a (perceived)
problem without any background or experience as an educator.  I find it
galling that you are using Niche.com as your primary source for the
problem, but that's another issue for another time.  My recommendation is
that you at least start with the state-mandate proficiency exams and the
school's performance therein... btw, I have no idea where LPS ranks.

More homework?  Oh brother.  Have you vetted or discussed this
multi-pronged plan with Becky McFall or Sharon Hobbs?  You might want to
start there and see WHAT shortfalls they think there MIGHT be and how THEY
think they should be solved.  That sort of approach will surely get my
attention... and vote.

Without getting into personal specifics (because as Lincoln Talk's eristic
pundit Dennis Liu would remind me, the plural of anecdote is NOT data),
both my boys went through LPS and are thriving at LS.  They were well
prepared for high school.  Many of their friends are thriving.  Is there
room for improvement?  Always.

Also, personally speaking, they had many friends who went to Fenn or other
private schools.  The parents I spoke to about that decision (a deeply
personal one) communicated that they wanted their child in a same-sex
learning environment or they valued the private education experience or
they wanted to provide more avenues for their child outside of LS.

Thanks for listening.

Bryce


On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 1:34 PM JAY DWYER  wrote:

> Why ?
>
> Here are the numbers for K-8 Lincoln Schools from : niche.com
>
>
> 59% proficient in math
> 61% proficient in english
>
> What grade do you get with 61% on a report card?
>
> You get an F for failure.
>
> We spent $13 million a year for our schools and this is what we get.
>
> People with the ability to pay $40,000 a year take their kids out of
> Lincoln schools and put them in private schools like Fenn.
> You know many families that have done this.
>
> We are not traditionally rigorous in teaching. One pair and told me she
> “liked that her son was not pushed too hard in school”
>
> This is a poor foundation which is a recipe for failure in future grades
> and in life.
>
> I have a solution they will not cost any money.
>
> 1) Written homework every night that is graded and handed back the next
> morning with a traditional % grade.
>
> 2) The final exam every week on what you learned that week.
>
> 3) A report card every Monday morning with average scores of Homeworks and
> grade on the final exam with a rank in class.
>
> I experience this program for three years in 6/7 and eighth grade. I went
> through Central Catholic high school in Lawrence it was easy. I graduated
> with a degree in economics from Georgetown university and felt 100%
> confident that I could learn anything.
>
> If these ideas makes sense to you I ask for your vote on March 28 for
> Lincoln school committee.
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Joseph Dwyer
>
> Lincoln School Board Candidate
> 6 Emerson Rd
> Lincoln, Ma 01773
> jaysp...@gmail.com
> 603.560.1787 c
>
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[LincolnTalk] Looking for a roofer who is familiar with flat roofs

[Stacey Parks]

Dear Lincoln Talkers,
I need to replace the rubber roof on my home. If someone has recently replaced 
their roof, that would be ideal. There are so many Mid Century Modern houses in 
Lincoln, I’m hoping that someone might have a referral for me. 
Thank you
Best,
Stacey

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[LincolnTalk] LINCOLN…We Have a Problem !

[JAY DWYER]

Why ?

Here are the numbers for K-8 Lincoln Schools from : niche.com


59% proficient in math
61% proficient in english 

What grade do you get with 61% on a report card?

You get an F for failure.

We spent $13 million a year for our schools and this is what we get.

People with the ability to pay $40,000 a year take their kids out of Lincoln 
schools and put them in private schools like Fenn.
You know many families that have done this.

We are not traditionally rigorous in teaching. One pair and told me she “liked 
that her son was not pushed too hard in school”

This is a poor foundation which is a recipe for failure in future grades and in 
life.

I have a solution they will not cost any money.

1) Written homework every night that is graded and handed back the next morning 
with a traditional % grade.

2) The final exam every week on what you learned that week.

3) A report card every Monday morning with average scores of Homeworks and 
grade on the final exam with a rank in class.

I experience this program for three years in 6/7 and eighth grade. I went 
through Central Catholic high school in Lawrence it was easy. I graduated with 
a degree in economics from Georgetown university and felt 100% confident that I 
could learn anything.

If these ideas makes sense to you I ask for your vote on March 28 for Lincoln 
school committee.

Thank you,


Joseph Dwyer

Lincoln School Board Candidate
6 Emerson Rd
Lincoln, Ma 01773
jaysp...@gmail.com
603.560.1787 c


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Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee candidates

[Stephanie Smoot]

When a kid isnt good at an essential life skill like reading or math, you
should definitely address that early rather than later.  I'm very thankful
for the help we got from Lincoln School and Lincoln Sudbury.
Regards,
*Stephanie Smoot*

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126 Chestnut Circle
Lincoln, MA 01773




On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 11:07 AM Debra Daugherty 
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I was quite dismayed by some of the notions expressed by the candidates
> for Lincoln School Committee during the candidate forum. The Lincoln
> Squirrel provided the following:
>
> "Kim Rajdev implied that the goals of AIDE are not well served by having
> children grouped by ability. “It really pains me when I hear a very young
> child say ‘I’m not good at math’,” she said. The schools need to “move away
> from content and more toward adaptability and teamwork skills… thinking on
> our feet.”
>
> and
>
> "Dwyer echoed Rajdev’s sentiment. “What students specifically learn today
> will be irrelevant as a flip phone 20 years from now.""
>
> Uh oh. Content is precisely what I want our schools to teach. Knowledge
> does matter and, no, it won't be irrelevant years from now. (That very
> notion is bizarre. How will math, history, or literature be irrelevant in
> 20 years?) Mr. Dwyer opened his presentation during the forum by mentioning
> the low ranking of Lincoln's school system and his concern over the
> departure of Lincoln students for private school programs. I would argue
> that content is a primary driving force behind that migration. It's
> certainly why I send my kids to private math programs after school.  And
> with regard to students saying "I'm not good at math: It is not clear to me
> those students would stop saying "I'm not good at math" if they were
> grouped together with kids that are exceptionally quick or advanced in
> math. It's also not fair to require the kids that are quick at math to do
> work that is unchallenging.
>
> I'm hoping these impressions of the attitudes of the candidates are
> somehow incorrect.
>
> --Debra Daugherty
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[LincolnTalk] test

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[LincolnTalk] Treadmill - pro-form crosswalk 395

[kliattaudi--- via Lincoln]

Purchased in 2012, original price $662. Works! $50 OBO.
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee candidates

[Laura Crosby]

I agree with you, Debra. Thanks for bringing it up. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 22, 2022, at 11:07 AM, Debra Daugherty  wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I was quite dismayed by some of the notions expressed by the candidates for 
> Lincoln School Committee during the candidate forum. The Lincoln Squirrel 
> provided the following: 
> 
> "Kim Rajdev implied that the goals of AIDE are not well served by having 
> children grouped by ability. “It really pains me when I hear a very young 
> child say ‘I’m not good at math’,” she said. The schools need to “move away 
> from content and more toward adaptability and teamwork skills… thinking on 
> our feet.”
> 
> and 
> 
> "Dwyer echoed Rajdev’s sentiment. “What students specifically learn today 
> will be irrelevant as a flip phone 20 years from now.""
> 
> Uh oh. Content is precisely what I want our schools to teach. Knowledge does 
> matter and, no, it won't be irrelevant years from now. (That very notion is 
> bizarre. How will math, history, or literature be irrelevant in 20 years?) 
> Mr. Dwyer opened his presentation during the forum by mentioning the low 
> ranking of Lincoln's school system and his concern over the departure of 
> Lincoln students for private school programs. I would argue that content is a 
> primary driving force behind that migration. It's certainly why I send my 
> kids to private math programs after school.  And with regard to students 
> saying "I'm not good at math: It is not clear to me those students would stop 
> saying "I'm not good at math" if they were grouped together with kids that 
> are exceptionally quick or advanced in math. It's also not fair to require 
> the kids that are quick at math to do work that is unchallenging.
> 
> I'm hoping these impressions of the attitudes of the candidates are somehow 
> incorrect.
> 
> --Debra Daugherty
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[LincolnTalk] Slide Projector

[Ann Parke via Lincoln]

I am looking to borrow or buy a Kodak Ektagraphic slide projector.  We need to 
review the slides in our carousels before sending them to be digitized. 
annpa...@verizon.net

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[LincolnTalk] Conservation Law Foundation: The Future is Electric March 24, 2022 | 5:30 PM-

[Trish O'Hagan]

Join the Conservation Law Foundation and friends in visualizing the future of 
clean energy happening right now in our work, in your town, and even in your 
kitchen! 



As we watched gas and electricity prices increase this season, we also saw 
their suppliers cry that the solution to our supposed energy shortage is more 
fossil fuel infrastructure - more disruptive fracking, more fragile and 
explosive pipelines slithering underneath our homes, and more toxic fumes that 
pollute our air. But we know that fossil fuels cause indiscriminate damage to 
our climate. That polluting emissions warm our world, corrupt our air, and 
bring extreme weather to our communities.

https://connect.xfinity.com/appsuite/#!!&app=io.ox/mail&folder=default0/INBOX 

A great opportunity for our community to learn more about electrification as a 
way to reduce our use of fossil fuels.
Thanks

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[LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee candidates

[Debra Daugherty]

Hi all,

I was quite dismayed by some of the notions expressed by the candidates for
Lincoln School Committee during the candidate forum. The Lincoln Squirrel
provided the following:

"Kim Rajdev implied that the goals of AIDE are not well served by having
children grouped by ability. “It really pains me when I hear a very young
child say ‘I’m not good at math’,” she said. The schools need to “move away
from content and more toward adaptability and teamwork skills… thinking on
our feet.”

and

"Dwyer echoed Rajdev’s sentiment. “What students specifically learn today
will be irrelevant as a flip phone 20 years from now.""

Uh oh. Content is precisely what I want our schools to teach. Knowledge
does matter and, no, it won't be irrelevant years from now. (That very
notion is bizarre. How will math, history, or literature be irrelevant in
20 years?) Mr. Dwyer opened his presentation during the forum by mentioning
the low ranking of Lincoln's school system and his concern over the
departure of Lincoln students for private school programs. I would argue
that content is a primary driving force behind that migration. It's
certainly why I send my kids to private math programs after school.  And
with regard to students saying "I'm not good at math: It is not clear to me
those students would stop saying "I'm not good at math" if they were
grouped together with kids that are exceptionally quick or advanced in
math. It's also not fair to require the kids that are quick at math to do
work that is unchallenging.

I'm hoping these impressions of the attitudes of the candidates are somehow
incorrect.

--Debra Daugherty
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[LincolnTalk] Article 31 for Town Meeting (moving towards all-electric new construction)

[Paul Shorb]

The Lincoln Green Energy Committee asks everyone to vote for the motion
under Article 31 at Town Meeting. Anyone interested in learning more about
it can access a list of resources at the following link (as well as through
LincolnGreenenergy.org):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1malKvvV2TtMKDTENND_Iu3hj_mJkBup6/edit#

You can find there, among other things, (1) the text of the motion that
will be proposed; (2) the slide deck used for two webinars we presented
last week; (3) a short slide deck summarizing the evidence that
all-electric homes tend to be LESS expensive to build and operate than if
using traditional gas-fired systems; and (4) other information about the
rationale for the motion, including the urgency of the climate crisis and
how what we do in little old Lincoln can have a positive impact on
statewide policy.

Hope to see you at Town Meeting!

Paul Shorb
Chair, Lincoln Green Energy Committee
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[LincolnTalk] I Need Flat Files

[Eve cohen]

Hi All,
I’m a Visual Artist and I’m in need of 
Metal Flat drawing files. Preferably that have a base and are in good condition.
Can purchase directly and/or make a donation to an organization of your choice. 
Thank you for any leads.Eve Cohen
Cell: 617-699-5099
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Waltham Artist Mills
144 Moody St
Building 4/Studio 1
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[LincolnTalk] Endorsement for Jim Hutchinson

[alstevenson--- via Lincoln]

Dear Fellow Lincolnites,

 

We are writing to endorse JimHutchinson for the Select Board. 

 

Jim has served the town ofLincoln in many capacities and has done so with 
respect, dedication, andhumility. He has consistently shown that he has the 
best interests of the townand its residents in mind, with no political agenda.

 

Jim was the Treasurer ofCodman Farm for three years, a member of the Finance 
Committee for seven years(as Chair for two of those years), and most recently 
has served on the GreenEnergy Committee for eight years and on the Water 
Commission for two years. Jimis an exceptional listener, thoughtful team 
member, problem solver, andconsensus builder; a true leader of Lincoln and what 
our town embodies. We arefortunate to have him running for Select Board. 

 

We hope you join us in votingfor Jim on Monday, March 28th.

 

With gratitude,

 

Abigail Adams

Rob Ahlert

ChrisAndrysiak

SarahAndrysiak

LorettaArthur

Lisa Baer

MichelleBarnes

Emily ParkerBeekman

AlexBenik 

BeckyBermont

Sarah Bishop

Paul Blanchfield

PamBoardman 

Kim Bodnar

JessicaCallow

Thomas F.Casey

Ted Chan

LindsayClemens

MarshallClemens

Chris Dale

EricaDarnall

GregDarnall 

Moha Desai

Jim Fleming

NancyFleming

AmyFunkenstein

PhilanaGnatowski

Andy Gnazzo

TrintjeGnazzo

Rob Graves

Cheryl Gray

AdamGreenberg

JenniferHashley

Jim Henderson

NancyHenderson

Lis Herbert

Zach Herbert

Brian Jalet

Kim Jalet

AudreyKalmus

ElizabethKelly

Jon Kelman

Mike Killick

Sarah Killick

StephenKutenplon

Lauren Lane

Spencer Lane

JakeLehrhoff

Jackie Lenth

Pete Lowy

Michael Mach

NancyMarshall

PeytonMarshall

Lucy Maulsby

John Mendelson

Peter vonMertens

MelissaMoses

Patty Mostue

Kathleen P.Nichols

CraigNicholson

KatieNicholson

John Nolan

Lydia Ogden

Andy Ory

LindaHammett Ory

Jason Packineau

Jessica Packineau

Jason Paige

Susanna Paterson

ChristinePillar

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Neal Rajdev

Ginger Reiner

Heather Ring

Dana Robbat

Jenny Rogers

Matt Rogers

TravisRoland 

Brad Rosen

Aldis Russell

GregSchmergel

JoannaSchmergel

CindySheriff

Victoria Slingerland 

Erica Steckler 

AndyStevenson

HannahStevenson

Jeannine Taylor

Laura Taylor

Katy Walker

Tom Walker

Alice “Ty”Webber

Ben Webber

Irene Weigel

Lynn Weigel, MD

 

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[LincolnTalk] March 2022 Wildlife Column: Spring Arrivals

[Michelle Barnes via Lincoln]

Dear LincolnTalk,

The March LLCT Wildlife Column by Lincoln’s own very talented and knowledgeable 
Gwyn Loud is below. Signs of spring are abundant, with new ones popping up by 
the day, and we hope you are out exploring and enjoying our beautiful natural 
world!

Best regards;
Michelle Barnes
South Great Road
LLCT/RLF Chair


Begin forwarded message:

> From: Lincoln Land Conservation Trust 
> Date: March 22, 2022 at 6:01:32 AM EDT
> To: Michelle Barnes 
> Subject: March 2022 Wildlife Column: Spring Arrivals
> 
>  
> 
> 
>  
> 
> Written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. Gwyn welcomes 
> your sightings, pictures, and questions at 781-259-8690 or 
> gwynloud...@gmail.com. Banner Photo: Spring Peeper by Jonathan Donahue.
> 
> Spring arrived officially on March 20, the vernal equinox, and signs of the 
> new season are already around us as buds swell, sap flows, birds sing, and 
> hours of daylight increase. Swings in temperature seem to be the new normal 
> and the past month has been no exception, with days in the sixties followed 
> by bitter cold or snow. Climate change is affecting phenology, the timing of 
> annual cycles of plants and animals. To quote from a report by the USGS, 
> “While some species appear to be adjusting to the increase in unseasonal 
> temperatures, drought, and extreme storms that have come with climate change, 
> not all species are responding at the same speed or in the same ways. This 
> can disrupt the manner in which species interact and the way that ecosystems 
> function overall. For example, plants may bloom before butterflies emerge to 
> pollinate them, or caterpillars may emerge before migratory birds arrive to 
> feed them to their young.” On our own properties we can help by growing a 
> diversity of native shrubs, trees, and flowers which bloom at different times.
> 
>  
> Skunk Cabbage. Photo by Nancy Soulette.
> 
> The landscape is still largely gray and brown, but willows are starting to 
> yellow and garden flowers such as snowdrops are blooming, alongside the early 
> green shoots of daffodils and crocuses. In swamps look for skunk cabbage, 
> which is among a small group of plants which produce their own warm 
> mini-climate in a process called thermogenesis. In this process skunk cabbage 
> increases its intake of oxygen and rapidly burns starch from its massive 
> underground root system, thus creating heat, which it maintains at a steady 
> 72℉, no matter what the outside temperature is. The pollen in the flower 
> provides early food for honeybees, and insects such as carrion beetles, flesh 
> flies, and blowflies are attracted to the skunk cabbage’s fetid carrion-like 
> odor which is intensified by the plant’s warmth. Several species of spiders 
> then prey upon these insects- a whole food chain happening in a small warm 
> space.
> 
>  
> Wood Frog. Photo by Carol Roede.
> 
> On rainy nights in March or April, with a temperature about 40℉, amphibians 
> such as wood frogs, spring peepers, and spotted salamanders emerge from their 
> overwintering places in the woods and make their way to their natal vernal 
> ponds to mate and lay eggs. Even though there was still some snow along 
> roadsides and ice on the ponds, the weather was right on March 7 for the 
> amphibian migration to begin. Observers reported that it was primarily wood 
> frogs and spring peepers crossing roads, with only small numbers of 
> salamanders, so there will certainly be more amphibians migrating over the 
> next few weeks. Soon we can expect to hear spring peepers chorusing and wood 
> frogs croaking (they sound like ducks!). Wood frogs and spotted salamanders 
> stay in the vernal pools long enough to lay eggs and then the adults return 
> to the uplands until next spring. Please drive slowly on wet spring nights to 
> avoid crushing amphibians on the roads; from a driver’s view, salamanders can 
> look a lot like short black sticks.
> 
>  
> Woodcock.
> 
> Avian migrants are arriving, with red-winged blackbirds, brown-headed 
> cowbirds, and common grackles returning right “on time” in late February. 
> American robins are arriving in flocks, some busy in the woods, turning over 
> leaves to find worms and other invertebrates. Killdeer have been spotted in 
> Boyce Field and the Food Project fields and observers have also seen turkey 
> vultures soaring overhead on their way north. I was happy to hear and see an 
> American woodcock soon after sunset in a nearby field. The woodcock, a plump, 
> short-legged and long-billed member of the sandpiper family, has an unusual 
> flight display to attract a mate. He bobs and rocks in a circle in the grass 
> while making a nasal “peent” call, then goes straight up in the air and flies 
> in circles, with air passing over the outer primary feathers making a 
> twittering sound. Making some fast chirps, he then drops to the ground to his 
> original spot and starts the display all over again. Hopefully this will 
> 

[LincolnTalk] Soapstone sink

[Heather Silvestro]

Wondering if the soapstone sink is still available.  I’m interested but seem to 
have deleted contact information.
—Heather Anderson


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[LincolnTalk] ***REMINDER - FoMA Annual Award Ceremony- by Zoom - March 27, 2022 4-5 p.m.

[Andrew Glass via Lincoln]

FoMA Annual Award Ceremony

Stewardship and Sustainability:
Lincoln’s 1957 Alcoa Aluminum House

by Zoom 
(please register here 
)
 
March 27, 2022, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
 

 


 
 
FoMA is pleased to honor the owners of Lincoln’s 1957 Alcoa Care-Free Aluminum 
House for their stewardship of this unique house, one of only two dozen built 
in the United States. Through their sensitive renovation, the owners have 
restored the luster of the house, preserved its compact, efficient footprint, 
and used passive ventilation strategies to create a comfortable home for 
decades to come.
 
We invite you to join us to enjoy a presentation about the house and its 
restoration, followed by a short question and answer session with the owners.
 
FoMA/Lincoln  Friends of Modern Architecture/Lincoln
 
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To become a member visit www.fomalincoln.org 
 
 
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Top notch mason/ landscaper has immediate availability

[debwallace922]

Nuno,

My bluestone path and my patio both need overall repair.

You can contact me via this email address or my cell 617-875-7069.

Thank you,

Deborah


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From: Stephen Dirrane  
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 9:15 AM
To: Edwina Lincoln 
Cc: Rosemarie Arruda 
Subject: [LincolnTalk] Top notch mason/ landscaper has immediate availability

Hello LincolnTalk 

In the middle of a large scale landscaping job (expanding flat yard, retaining 
walls, removing trees, Hardscape, etc) I found I didn’t have enough stone for 
my patio and my landscaper is so fast, we are at a standstill. Therefore, 
instead of the usual 2 month wait, he has time right now for anyone who needs 
masonry or landscaping services. His patios are a thing of a beauty. 
His name is Nuno Arruda of NPA Masonry. His cell is +1 (617) 460-6892. His 
email is cc’d.

Regards 
Stephen Dirrane

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[LincolnTalk] Kim Rajdev for Lincoln School Committee Endorsement

[Travis Roland]

*KIM RAJDEV FOR LINCOLN SCHOOL COMMITTEE*



We write to endorse *Kim Rajdev *for election to the Lincoln School
Committee.



Since moving to Lincoln five years ago with her husband and two young girls
(now entering 3rd grade and Kindergarten), Kim has taken an active role in
supporting the Lincoln schools. She has volunteered as a room parent in k-4
and served as a legal advisor to Lincoln Nursery School as part of the
parent co-operative. Consequently, she is familiar with the challenges and
issues of the Lincoln School system.



We believe that it is valuable to have Kim, an engaged parent who has the
interest, experience, and her professional background, to contribute to the
governance of Lincoln's schools.  As an engineer and lawyer, she will bring
both analytical and consensus-building skills to complement those of other
members of the committee.

Kim’s open, respectful style invites dialogue on important issues such as
the implementation of LPS Anti-Racism, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity (AIDE)
policy.   She is clearly focused on enabling a school environment that
encourages curiosity and high academic engagement along with a welcoming
and inclusive approach to student life.  As part of the Lincoln School
Committee, she will be attentive to these opportunities and challenges.

Town elections are Monday, March 28 at the Reed gym.  Please join us in
voting for *Kim Rajdev *for a position on the *Lincoln School Committee.*

Sincerely,



Al Schmertzler

Barbara Leggat

Barbara Slayter

Bill Stason

Christine Damon

Cindy Bencal

Connie Lewis

Dean Stillings

Dilla Tingley

Ellen Milan

Emily Lovering

Gary Davis

Gus Browne

Gwyn Loud

Herman Karl

Jackey Sasso

Jerry Gechter

Janet Boynton

Joan Kimball

John Kimball

Katy Walker

Ken Hurd

Laura Berland

Margaret McLaughlin

Marion Meenan

Mark Hochman

Mary Helen Lorenz

Mary Stechschulte

Paul Shorb

Peter Hussey

Priscilla Damon

Sara Mattes

Tim Barclay

Timothy Christenfeld

Tom Casey

Travis Roland
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[LincolnTalk] Horse boarding - need recommendations

[Delaine Reiter]

Hello Lincoln Talkers,


I'm seeking recommendations for a family that is contemplating moving from
Ohio to the Nashua, NH, area. They are interested in finding great horse
boarding facilities & trainers located somewhere between Lincoln and
Manchester, NH.


The mom of the family is also interested in the "discipline of eventing"
(whatever that is :) ), and I will gladly pass along any information /
replies.


Thanks,
Delaine Reiter

17 Hawk Hill Road
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[LincolnTalk] camps

[Nancy Bergen via Lincoln]

Hi LT

 

I am looking for a soccer or sports camp for my 7 yr. old grandson.

He will be spending a week with us starting Aug. 15th.

 

You can email me directly with any ideas at nber...@verizon.net
 .

 

Thanks

 

Nan B

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