Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center space utilization and cost as input vs output

I think that needs some nuance. The Town of Lincoln ons the land. The disposition of the buildings is another matter. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 16, 2022, at 6:08 PM, Jennifer Saffran > wrote: > > FYI: The Town of Lincoln no longer owns the DeCordova. The Trustees of the > Reservation are

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center space utilization and cost as input vs output

FYI: The Town of Lincoln no longer owns the DeCordova. The Trustees of the Reservation are the owners now. > On Nov 16, 2022, at 5:57 PM, ROY HARVEY wrote: > > Appendix D (Program Schedule Matrix) and Appendix O (A day in the life of the > Lincoln CC, excerpted below) of the 2018 report by the

[LincolnTalk] Energy Survey for October

>From the Green Gearticks: Dear Lincoln residents, Thanks to everyone who responded to the September Survey. If you want to see the results, visit https://lincolnenergyinformation.godaddysites.com. Please fill out this new survey for the month of October. Like the September survey, we will comp

[LincolnTalk] Boston area housing crisis: ADUs a piece of the puzzle - Boston Business Journal

This idea was mentioned to help with rising property taxes. https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2022/11/10/boston-area-housing-crisis-adus-a-puzzle-piece.html Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://li

[LincolnTalk] Seeking ring light

Hello LT, Does anyone have a decent ring light (for Zoom meetings) they no longer use?Happy to take it off your hands. Please private message me if you have one you'd like to sell / part with. Thank you! Robin Rawls 617-875-8951 -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@li

Re: [LincolnTalk] Support for next steps on Community Center journey-Qualified

I have no doubt the CCBC and Selectboard are well aware there is considerable concern over the costs of the Community Center project - more than enough to kill the project if costs are too high. And I know they do not want to waste time designing a facility that will never be built. I think we

Re: [LincolnTalk] Support for next steps on Community Center journey-Qualified

Rob, et al. We could vote for the money, with a caveat-that the next step include a cap on total costs. Bob Mason has suggested a $15 million cap as that was the top end of the projected costs when we last visited numbers, and was a number that many, at the time were comfortable with. Without s

[LincolnTalk] Support for next steps on Community Center journey

From what I heard Jonathan Dwyer say last night, at this point there are NO budgets, and there are no final plans for the Community Center. The $325K is intended to hire an outside architect to work with the CCBC to review the options that were worked out from 2018, and to ALSO add/subtract feat

Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized

1. Dont ever not speak your mind. I think it's important to and more importantly to understand other's perspectives and vice-versa. My suggestion in the vandalism is to get a solar powered security camera, set it to motion sensor. They're very inexpensive nowadays. Im sorry you went through what

Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized

Who said, " we can live cautiously, but don't be an ass by assuming"? On Wed, Nov 16, 2022, 12:28 PM dean stillings wrote: > I believe Rodney King said “Can’t we all get along”. Vandalism is going > to happen on any side. It is unfortunate and a reality. Let’s try to find > common ground and

[LincolnTalk] Thursday School Committee 6PM

Zoom in at 6 PM to hear: Superintendent Search Update Superintendent Candidate Profile based on survey and focus group input Appointment of Members for the Screening Subcommittee Also tomorrow night: Presentation of the district’s Special Education program First reading of next year’s academic cal

Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized

Sometimes someone wants to respond to a message they find objectionable without embarrassing the sender, so the reply is only to the one person. Or sometimes someone might want to praise a message without sending to the entire list serve. If one posts on Lincoln Talk, their email is public and r

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Black Lives Matter sign vandalized

WOW? Another DM not solicited form LT? > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Richard Panetta > Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized > Date: November 16, 2022 at 1:13:44 PM EST > To: Joanna Owen Schmergel , Judith Kelly > , Seth Rosen > > FYI the point is moot. As he s

Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized

I’m curious, does any rule exist that prevents bullying through private messaging on Lincoln Talk?  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 1:00 PM, Judith Kelly wrote: What about Kat posting to the list and not requesting DM from anyone?   Why is this ok  for this

Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized

What about Kat posting to the list and not requesting DM from anyone? Why is this ok for this person to DM her ? Seems the responder who ’took' her email from the list and responded directly to her does not want their response posted to the list? WHY? I don’t understand why this is allowed

Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized

I believe Rodney King said “Can’t we all get along”. Vandalism is going to happen on any side. It is unfortunate and a reality. Let’s try to find common ground and be respectful and civil. Thank you Dean On Wed, Nov 16, 2022 at 10:38 AM Katrin Roush wrote: > There is only one side of racism.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized

Hi Kat, I certainly support your right to share your thoughts on this list. However, it appears Mr. Gregg sent you an email off list (privately), and you’ve forwarded his private correspondence to the list. Presumably without his permission? If that’s the case, please don’t do that, it is ag

Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized

Thank you Kat for speaking out about this. And thanks for the message of peace.I  would like to also inform people that on a number of occasions this fall, I have been a aware of someone driving a loud pick up truck nearby too fast for this dirt road and fairly late at night.It is very unusual for

[LincolnTalk] ISO 3 outdoor chair cushions

Seat and back. Any condition. Thanks, Carol 781-698-9436-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscriptio

Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized

Thank you all for both the love and the hate messages I received about the BLM sign vandalism. Now I am more informed and glad that I chose speak out. Much progress needs to be made for our children’s future. Peace, Kat Chapman Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2022, at 11:31 AM, john gregg w

[LincolnTalk] Baking Materials at the Transfer Station.

Hey LT, Was just at the dump and in the transfer station there are A BUNCH of baking pans, trays, cupcake boxes, and cake cardboard rounds in different sizes! With the holidays coming up and many of us baking for friends and family I thought I’d pass it along. ✌🏼 Myvette Fernandez -- The Li

Re: [LincolnTalk] Waiting for Andy Payne

Hi all I understand  your concern for the financing of Community  Center,  however, DO NOT FORGET  the town decided to finance the new school for a whopping 98 million instead of the Community  Center.  I guess all those who are opposed might NOT want to use the CC. is that the reason? Lynne L S

[LincolnTalk] ISO poodle skirt for 6-year-old

Looking for a poodle skirt/50’s outfit to borrow for a 6-year-old, to pick up tomorrow (Wednesday). Please get in touch if you have something you’re willing to lend! Jacqueline Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archiv

Re: [LincolnTalk] Waiting for Andy Payne

Hello friends…I agree with Bob Mason and others who are asking the fundamental question… What should our priorities be…now? What matters most…now? What is possible…now? Best, Joe From: Lincoln On Behalf Of Bob Mason Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 3:11 PM To: Lincol

Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized

We must all be vigilant and remain resolved to resist intolerance and bullying. Ignorance and fear cannot be allowed to dominate. On Wed, Nov 16, 2022 at 9:42 AM Forest Brown wrote: > I am so sorry to hear that happened. I also found a raw egg thrown into my > mailbox yesterday after dark on Sa

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln Public Library Weekly Update - November 16, 2022

As of Saturday, January 22, 2022, the library building has reopened to the public and we are following our regular schedule. *Library Hours October 16, 2022 – April 23, 2023* *Day* *Hours open* Monday 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 8:30 pm Thursday 9:00 a

Re: [LincolnTalk] let's give the Community Center Building Committee a Chance

I think this is wise and sound (and realistic) thinking from Lynne and Bob and hope it will be considered David Giber On Wed, Nov 16, 2022 at 10:20 AM Lynne Smith wrote: > Bob, > > Thank you for articulating my thoughts. I was about to write a similar > email. I hope the CCBC will consider attac

Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized

There is only one side of racism. There is only one side Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2022, at 10:28 AM, Vicki Konstandakis > wrote: > >  > Sadly this happens on both sides of the fence. My car was keyed on both > passenger side as well as drivers side. I usually stay quiet but respect

Re: [LincolnTalk] let's give the Community Center Building Committee a Chance

Lynne, The 2018 final report is available online if you want to save yourself a trip: https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/35628/Lincoln-CCPPDC-Report-07-12-18-digital The Appendix details are actually really interesting in terms of breaking down use (A, B, C) and also of how they are

Re: [LincolnTalk] let's give the Community Center Building Committee a Chance

Bob, Thank you for articulating my thoughts. I was about to write a similar email. I hope the CCBC will consider attaching a ‘budget’ of $15mm to the $325K study. If the original architect (Maryann Thompson) could be challenged to do what they could with a smaller budget, everyone might be ver

Re: [LincolnTalk] let's give the Community Center Building Committee a Chance

Rhonda, I and I believe many fellow citizens concur with your general sentiment, but I believe the core of the nervousness is the concern that the $325K will be spent on flushing out one of the existing designs, of which we have been informed could be a $25MM+ project and a portion of the communit

Re: [LincolnTalk] Waiting for Andy Payne

Andy, I just wanted to publicly thank you and acknowledge the volunteer work you (and the other volunteers who presented at SOTT) put in on these town committees. I recognize there is good faith disagreement over the community center project, but the work you guys do has provided some critica

[LincolnTalk] Free blind box etc toys

These bribes, I mean, prizes, no longer spark joy in my kids. Maybe they will yours? Mostly Moana, one Thomas, one my little pony. Easy porch pickup. Diana Giles rd -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nab

Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized

I am so sorry to hear that happened. I also found a raw egg thrown into my mailbox yesterday after dark on Sandy Pond Rd. > On Nov 16, 2022, at 9:20 AM, Katrin Roush wrote: > > Last night we heard erratic driving/wheel screeching outside of our home on > Old Sudbury Rd. This morning we found o

Re: [LincolnTalk] Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

Ashley, We go to Houde’s tree farm out in Marlborough. It’s a large family-run farm with wide selection of cut your own or pre-cut trees. Fun atmosphere, too. tim From: Ashley Travers mailto:ash...@tridentfamily.org>> Hi everyone! We're looking for a tree

Re: [LincolnTalk] Waiting for Andy Payne

Louis Z. wrote: Like Jon Ralston for Nevada elections, I await Andy Payne to break down the > proposed Community Center finances. 😀 > Ha! You're making me blush. Also, I'm sorry to report that MSNBC has not yet called me to get my take on Lincoln's community center project. As Andy W. noted [

[LincolnTalk] let's give the Community Center Building Committee a Chance

In the last few weeks, Lincolnites have engaged in a lively discussion on Lincoln Talk about the pros and cons of building a new Community Center. Some voices urge a “no” vote at the November 30 Special Town Meeting to stop the Town from spending $325,000 to hire an owner’s representative and an ar

[LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized

Last night we heard erratic driving/wheel screeching outside of our home on Old Sudbury Rd. This morning we found our Black Lives Matter sign run over and deep tire marks where the truck bowled over the sign and our snow stakes. It was reported and I do believe there is no coincidence it happene