Re: [LincolnTalk] story on the housing crisis, affordable housing & zoning

A clarification. Affordable housing excludes low income renters. “Affordable” housing denotes middle income, 80% of average, which is well above “low income.” For affordable housing, there is a window with a lower limit to qualify, as well as an upper limit. The range for one person is approxima

[LincolnTalk] HCA/Housing

It's very interesting that issue like this, that fundamentally change the character of Lincoln, are Never, never, put to a town wide vote! -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Ch

[LincolnTalk] Upcoming CCBC Coffee Meetings

Dear Neighbors, Unfortunately, our October 19 coffee will not be taking place, but we hope that residents are able to find an upcoming coffee that works to attend. Please see all of the details below. Lincoln has an important vote to cast December 2nd. We want to share information and answer your

[LincolnTalk] Thank you! Cradles to Crayons October Clothing Drive

A huge thank you to the LT community for your generous donations to the Cradles to Crayons October Clothing Drive in Concord-area communities. The drop-off site at my house received 100+ items of high-quality clothing, including winter coats, snow pants, mittens, sweaters, pants, long- and sho

[LincolnTalk] story on the housing crisis, affordable housing & zoning

Sara Mattes wrote, in pertinent part: "But what is of special note is that the article calls it a crisis for those seeking SINGLE FAMILY HOMES. Those are the first examples they offer. "And, then the pivot is to apartment developments and condos, with no equivalent documentation of demand?jus

[LincolnTalk] Join us to Explore Housing Development Alternatives

Dear Lincoln, Thank you, Deb, for information on the public forums in a recent thread. Option C, adding an estimated 454 new housing units and 900 cars on Lincoln Rd, Codman Rd and Lincoln Station, was selected based on the preference of less than 170 people at one Sense of the Town meeting. Let’s

[LincolnTalk] FS: 8 ft black metal outdoor string light poles

Neighbors, we bought many of these posts for a backyard lighting setup that we have now reconfigured, requiring fewer posts. We paid a lot for these quality metal posts, but we just hope to recoup $10 apiece. I have 15 to pass along. Please let me know if you can use them! Andrea Patton Old Conc

Re: [LincolnTalk] Excellent story on the housing crisis, affordable housing & zoning

On a related note re: property values, there was an article in the Boston Business Journal yesterday “Greater Boston home prices are getting cheaper in these cities and towns” due to rising interest rates. - https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2023/10/17/greater-boston-home-price

[LincolnTalk] Panel discussion of MBTA Communities act, Friday, October 27, 10-11 am

Website: https://www.progressivedemsofmass.org/forums/#2023_forum6 Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts is hosting a series of virtual forums to help all of us better understand the housing crisis in Massachusetts (and beyond) and env

Re: [LincolnTalk] Excellent story on the housing crisis, affordable housing & zoning

The Non-Profit Quarterly magazine (link below) had a related article some time ago that includes this: Edward Glaeser, an economist at Harvard University, states, simply, that to > increase the stock of affordable housing, we need more housing. His > argument is that the law of supply and demand w

[LincolnTalk] Question Regarding Natural Gas Boiler brand Lochinvar?

Hello,  Lincoln Talk!  I am wondering if anyone in town has had any experience with the brand Lochinvar High Efficiency Boiler as a replacement boiler in a forced hot water, natural gas heating system.    I had not heard of this brand until this week and I am wondering if anyone here has it inst

[LincolnTalk] Join us for a Family Movie Night - November 15th 5:00 - 7:30pm

Join us for a Family Movie Night! First Parish is hosting a movie night with pizza and popcorn! Come get cozy and watch Zootopia with us - Pizza will be served at 5:00pm, movie will begin at 5:30pm with popcorn. Refreshments and cheese board for adults. We’ll have gluten free options as well

Re: [LincolnTalk] Excellent story on the housing crisis, affordable housing & zoning

Unfortunately, the affordable housing units at Oriole Landing which cost $2,500 per month not including utility and our town paid $1,000,000 to the developer to secure the units to remain affordable in perpetuity is still beyond the reach of many of the people who provide valuable services to the t

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA & Codman Road

Thank you-all clear now. However, it surely gives “Plan C” a leg up, if deemed compliant….a bit if a finger no the scale. Well, what’s done is done. -- Sara Mattes > On Oct 18, 2023, at 6:39 PM, Margaret Olson wrote: > > Option C was ready and we can make multiple submissions. > The

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA & Codman Road

Option C was ready and we can make multiple submissions. The submission is a compliance check - the step where the state says "if you pass that, we will find you to be in compliance". If the town prefers D it will also go to the state for a compliance check. On Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 6:32 PM Sara

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA & Codman Road

I would like assurance from Town Counsel that this proposed zoning change will NOT create a precedent for subsequent developers to sue in a court challenge to our future decisions about development. Our bylaws have been national modes and it would be a shame to have this effort at fast-tracking

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA & Codman Road

I realize now that you were talking about the links embedded in the document which are, indeed, broken. Sorry for the confusion. Rich On Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 6:26 PM Rich Rosenbaum wrote: > > *Thank you, but the link to access the town’s model submission does not >> work. * >> > > It seems to

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA & Codman Road

I thought we were waiting to submit AFTER the Dec. Spc.TM? Where is this schedule posted so I can get this straight as to what is happening when. -- Sara Mattes > On Oct 18, 2023, at 2:11 PM, Margaret Olson wrote: > > The town's submission is posted on the town's HCWG website. You can

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA & Codman Road

Joan, How do you work with package treatment plants? What size are they usually and what regs. Control them? Thanks, Sara -- Sara Mattes > On Oct 18, 2023, at 2:09 PM, Joan Kimball wrote: > > Hi > Title V is different from the wetlsnd protection act. > > Title V deals with septic system

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA & Codman Road

> *Thank you, but the link to access the town’s model submission does not > work. * > It seems to work for me (I tried it on 4 different web browsers). It *is* a large file (~12 Mb). Try cut and pasting the link into your browser:: https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/85116/2023-SOTT

[LincolnTalk] Seeking Small Jars

Hi LT, I need some small jars with tops (think bigger than a baby food jar, smaller than a pasta sauce jar) for a kids' project. Small jelly or ball jars would be ideal. Does anyone have a bunch that I could pick up? I'd need 18-20 of them. They do not need to be the same size. Thank you! Kim

[LincolnTalk] Seeking XL Wire Dog Crate

My daughter is looking for an XL crate, dimensions roughly 30 x 48 x 32 (h). Anyone have one they would like to get rid of? Thanks. Katy Walker kdwalker1...@hotmail.com 617-281-4890 (cell) -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives

Re: [LincolnTalk] Excellent story on the housing crisis, affordable housing & zoning

‪On Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 3:51 PM ‫ٍSarah Postlethwait‬‎ wrote:‬ > ... > The only ones benefiting from the HCA are developers. > That's just not true. Affordable housing is one way to help the housing crisis, but it's a supply and demand problem, so increasing the supply will help buyers/renter

Re: [LincolnTalk] Excellent story on the housing crisis, affordable housing & zoning

I agree, with the comment and the article's introduction - protecting property values has practically become a divine right, and it is in direct conflict with *affordable* housing. I think, as the article suggests, a good test is whether the people who work in a town, who make it run, protect it,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Excellent story on the housing crisis, affordable housing & zoning

I had a very different reaction to the article. Nowhere in the piece did I discern that the Globe's Spotlight's team's thesis is that there is a housing crisis for those looking for single-family homes. Rather, the crux of the article (and this is just the first in a series) is summed up in the i

[LincolnTalk] Accessing the Globe article about zoning and affordable housing

Apparently the Globe no longer allows access to X free articles per month for nonsubscribers. As editor of the Lincoln Squirrel, which also has a paywall, I don't feel comfortable copying the article using my Globe subscription and posting it to LincolnTalk so everyone can read it for free. However

Re: [LincolnTalk] Excellent story on the housing crisis, affordable housing & zoning

Yes -very inserting article. And very well written-very readable. But what is of special note is that the article calls it a crisis for those seeking SINGLE FAMILY HOMES. Those are the first examples they offer. And, then the pivot is to apartment developments and condos, with no equivalent d

[LincolnTalk] Excellent story on the housing crisis, affordable housing & zoning

The housing crisis since the 1960s and soaring prices... Chapter 40B... minimum lot sizes... triple deckers... and of course the Affordable Housing Act... this article has it all. Highly recommended to see the big picture in the Boston area with a focus on Milton. https://apps.bostonglobe.com/2023

[LincolnTalk] Good news on affordable housing front

Very good news…and, another example of the rapidly changing landscape around affordable housing production. This might suggest we slow walk into any major changes as we see how this actually plays out. We then might be able to see what funds are available to better target zoning and the creation

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice public dates

Adding to the conversation is this current update on the issue at the state level: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/healey-to-unveil-4-1-billion-affordable-housing-act-aimed-at-increasing-production-lowering-costs/3163488/ jfu...@comcast.net 617 835 3087 (C) __o _'\ <, ..(•) / (•

[LincolnTalk] Caregiver available

A very wonderful caregiver who has worked for our family has become available and is looking for a new situation. Her name is Monica Galindo and she has a great deal of experience caring for seniors, including those with dementia. She can be reached at galindomonic...@gmail.com, or 508-740-1474. C

[LincolnTalk] Join us for Recovering Lost Voices: November 12th, 4:00-5:00pm

Join us for Recovering Lost Voices: November 12th, 4:00-5:00pm Join us for a special talk at the Codman Estate’s Carriage House with Jen Turner of The Robbins House  as we explore an important and often overlooked part of our history here in Lincoln — the lives of people who worked this land

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice public dates

Hi, Lincoln Talkers ~ Rezoning parts of Lincoln to allow 635 new housing units is a big deal, and will affect every Lincoln resident’s experience of the town. Jennifer Glass’s post here in LT about the Housing Choice Act is a useful primer; to learn more about the issues, consider attending th

[LincolnTalk] Responsive Classroom report and Grade 5 spotlight

What is Responsive Classroom, and why are Lincoln Schools training our faculty and staff in this systemic approach to social and emotional learning? Student Services Director Lisa Berard and Asst. Superintendent Torrance Lewis will report Thursday evening. The Lincoln School Committee is meetin

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA & Codman Road

… a lot of highly qualified language and mention of what’s “ practicable.”A lot is highly subjective.I still am asking, what legal teeth does SPR have, if any.Can a building permit be denied if the proposed development does not conform to neighborhood appearances, look, feel?I wonder as the images