Re: [LincolnTalk] Fwd: Letter of support

2022-11-26 Thread sally kindleberger
Wonderful letter Dilla! As a member of the COA board, I am fully behind moving forward with the funding of approximately $325,000 for the OPM & Architect to explore how to best fund and support this worthy project. I keep saying this project has been in the works for ten years, with many

[LincolnTalk] Boy Scout Tree Sale Update

2022-11-26 Thread nickandnate
Please note: our Christmas tree supplier is encountering an unexpected holdup from their source. Unfortunately, that impacts our planned opening tomorrow. We are now scheduled to begin selling trees next weekend, on December 3rd. We're sorry for the delay but hope to see you then!

[LincolnTalk] Health insurance broker or advisor

2022-11-26 Thread Noah Eckhouse
Hi Lincoln, I’m looking for any recommendations you have of individuals or firms who could help us purchase health insurance for 2023. (The Mass Health Connector is a black hole of minutiae with no escape…!) My wife and I are at the end of our COBRA coverage and are well below Medicare age.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

2022-11-26 Thread DJCP
Yes, and multiple productions are held throughout the year. This is a a parks and rec program. Because 1st graders can't do the middle school play. On Sat, Nov 26, 2022, 12:03 PM melinda bruno-smith wrote: > Our new school has a state-of-the-art theater for students , no? > > Sent from my

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

2022-11-26 Thread melinda bruno-smith
Our new school has a state-of-the-art theater for students , no? Sent from my iPhone Melinda Bruno-Smith On Nov 26, 2022, at 11:03 AM, DJCP wrote:  The school is bustling after school with plays and musicals and music lessons and school sports but parks and rec activities take place in

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

2022-11-26 Thread melinda bruno-smith
Our new school has a state-of-the-art theater for students , no? Sent from my iPhone Melinda Bruno-Smith On Nov 26, 2022, at 11:03 AM, DJCP wrote:  The school is bustling after school with plays and musicals and music lessons and school sports but parks and rec activities take place in

[LincolnTalk] Christmas Bake Sale - Greek

2022-11-26 Thread Vicki Konstandakis
Good morning!! Now that Thanksgiving is over…it’s time to plan for Christmas!! Let our Philoptochos (Philo=friend; ptochos=poor) elves work their magic for you, with our oven-ready spanakopita, baklava and galaktobouriko! Place your orders soon…quantities are limited and going fast! 

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

2022-11-26 Thread Dennis Picker
Going back to the beginning of the whole community center process, the various committees working up proposals have been fixated from the very beginning on a single community center that provided space for all of the needs of both parks and recreation and the COA. They made the case that this was

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

2022-11-26 Thread DJCP
The school is bustling after school with plays and musicals and music lessons and school sports but parks and rec activities take place in the pods and around town. For example, farmer friends at Codman and musical theater which is currently at First Parish. The fact that theater is off campus is

[LincolnTalk] Looking for vacation rentals

2022-11-26 Thread Laura Diamond
Hello Lincoln, We would love to spend 2 weeks in Rhode Island in July and 2 weeks in the Adirondacks at the end of August. We are 2 quiet adults and a well behaved, non shedding, small dog. Prefer on the water if possible. We are avid kayakers. Thanks for any leads! Laura Laura Diamond,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

2022-11-26 Thread melinda bruno-smith
Hi Andy, Wouldn't after-school programs be in the school? melinda From: Lincoln on behalf of Andy Wang Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 8:38 AM To: June L Matthews Cc: LincolnTalk ; Margaret P Flint Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center In the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

2022-11-26 Thread Richard Panetta
I just hope those in town government/committees listen to the complaints. Last time the current Selectman chair held a similar position it was for the failed school project. Let’s hope lessons were learned On Sat, Nov 26, 2022 at 8:15 AM June L Matthews wrote: > Excellent statement, Ken! I

Re: [LincolnTalk] The meaning of community

2022-11-26 Thread jrobbat
Great idea...thank you! Best, Joe -Original Message- From: Lincoln On Behalf Of Margaret P Flint Sent: Friday, November 25, 2022 10:16 AM To: lincoln@lincolntalk.org Subject: [LincolnTalk] The meaning of community How about this idea for the Community Center: the building at the Mall at

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: The meaning of community

2022-11-26 Thread Dennis Picker
-- Forwarded message - From: Dennis Picker Date: Fri, Nov 25, 2022 at 4:58 PM Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] The meaning of community To: melinda bruno-smith I agree this would be an interesting option. A few observations: -If we located some town service at the Lincoln Mall, the

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Community Center

2022-11-26 Thread kim bodnar
Good morning, I found this helpful link on the community center's website, https://lincolncommunitycenter.com/2022/11/11/why-would-the-community-center-be-on-the-hartwell-campus/ . Thanks, Kim -- Forwarded message - From: Kim bodnar Date: Sat, Nov 26, 2022 at 9:53 AM Subject:

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

2022-11-26 Thread sally kindleberger
Why was that location turned down originally? On Sat, Nov 26, 2022 at 9:40 AM kathryn Corbin < corbindes...@brown-corbin.com> wrote: > Ken, et al., > Could not agree more, and said as much the last time the project was > taking on steam. It’s precisely what the town needs as an >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

2022-11-26 Thread kathryn Corbin
Ken, et al., Could not agree more, and said as much the last time the project was taking on steam. It’s precisely what the town needs as an inter-generational hub, gathering spot, place for special events be they exhibits, lectures, films, etc. It’s the only place anyone in town of any age

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

2022-11-26 Thread Andy Wang
In the discussion above, I'm unclear if folks are advocating for a community center (both COA and Parks & Rec) or a senior center (and keep Parks & Rec in the pods) in the spaces around Lincoln Station. But just some additional food for thought, on the Parks and Rec side, I believe that it was

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

2022-11-26 Thread June L Matthews
Excellent statement, Ken! I hope that the proposal to change gears and consider a community center at Lincoln Station gains some traction. I would vote in favor of allocating funds to study this option. After reading the many comments and thinking carefully about the issues, I would not vote