[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Upcoming Panel at the Concord Library May be of Interest

2023-10-20 Thread Sara Mattes
I have permission to share…perhaps others might like to attend too. -- Sara Mattes > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Lemire, Elise" > Subject: Upcoming Panel at the Concord Library May be of Interest > Date: October 17, 2023 at 3:10:05 PM EDT > To: "samat...@gmail.com" > > Dear Sara

[LincolnTalk] Trumpet for child

2023-10-20 Thread BOB Surette
Hi LT, I am looking not see if anyone is willing to part with a trumpet. My 8 year old daughter is showing interest and I’d love to get her one to explore this interest. I don’t want to invest a lot of money as I don’t know if she will end up sticking with it. Thank you, Bob Sent from my i

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA proposal and wildlife

2023-10-20 Thread Ellen
Ellen Raja > On Oct 20, 2023, at 11:32 AM, Louise Bergeron > wrote: > > Below is a map of the wildlife corridor that would be affected by development > in the Lincoln Station area. This corridor is one of the most extensive in > the region, connecting Great Meadows north of Concord (and be

[LincolnTalk] deCordova Members Day: Now SUNDAY, 10/22

2023-10-20 Thread Sarah Buyer
Due to the forecasted rain, we will be moving deCordova Members' Day and the Community convening to SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22nd. We hope to see you there! Calling all Trustees' Members and Lincoln Residents! deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is delighted to host our fall Members Day Join us as

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA proposal and wildlife

2023-10-20 Thread THERESA KAFINA via Lincoln
Thank You Louise for this VALUABLE and CRITICAL Information. Thank You for posting this map so others can be educated and reminded on the most extensive Corridor within our region. I, too cherish it! Codman Road is one of the “most Beautiful” road’s in our STATE. Non Residents of Lincoln ( n

Re: [LincolnTalk] 15 units per Acre: Part 4 - Alternatives

2023-10-20 Thread Sara Mattes
Then how was it included in the APPROVED Lexington submission? Sara Mattes > On Oct 20, 2023, at 4:13 PM, Robert Ahlert wrote: > > Bus stations are defined in the guidelines but I think you are right, it > doesn’t apply to us. Our bus stop meets some of the criteria, but not all of > them

[LincolnTalk] [The Washington Post] Houses are too expensive. Apartments are too small. Is this a fix?

2023-10-20 Thread Margaret P Flint
Check out this article: “Missing middle” is one solution to soaring housing costs. This comic shows why the policy is drawing a lot of buzz and plenty of pushback. https://wapo.st/3M6O4KA -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln Arts and Farmers Market - open Saturday 21st October 2023 9am-1pm

2023-10-20 Thread Jocelyn Finlay
The forecast for Saturday rain is on for its sixth (or so) consecutive week. Let's see what happens tomorrow! *Live music* by the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band if it doesn't rain. *Events* ***Henry Viles will be giving a talk at 11:30am on how to plant garlic, potatoes and shallots. This will be

[LincolnTalk] Medium dog crate needed

2023-10-20 Thread cldl
After having given away a medium wire dog crate, I find I now need one for another room. Medium = 36L x 22W x 24H. If anyone is willing to part with one, I will pay. Contact me via my email - c...@comcast.net mailto:c...@comcast.net Thank you Diane-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send

Re: [LincolnTalk] Osage orange fruit

2023-10-20 Thread Anne Warner
Thanks. Is it edible? ATW > On Oct 20, 2023, at 10:10 AM, Deborah Howe via Lincoln > wrote: > > Hi, Anne — > > What you found in DC is a fruit from the Osage Orange tree (Maclura > pomifera). Osage Orange, also known in the Midwest as Hedge or Hedge Apple, > is native to the south and Midwes

Re: [LincolnTalk] Osage orange fruit

2023-10-20 Thread Deborah Howe via Lincoln
No, though it sure looks like it should be! Here’s an interesting link on the species: https://deepgreenpermaculture.com/2021/04/01/what-is-osage-orange-and-is-it-edible/ Sent from my iPad > On Oct 20, 2023, at 10:13 AM, Anne Warner wrote: > > Thanks. Is it edible? ATW > >> On Oct 20, 2023

[LincolnTalk] Osage orange fruit

2023-10-20 Thread Deborah Howe via Lincoln
Hi, Anne — What you found in DC is a fruit from the Osage Orange tree (Maclura pomifera). Osage Orange, also known in the Midwest as Hedge or Hedge Apple, is native to the south and Midwest US, and was often planted as hedges or as windbreaks on the Great Plains. If you still have the fruit, g

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA/Housing

2023-10-20 Thread Sara Mattes
In dinosaur days, we sent paper copies of the SoTT report to all households, in advance of the meeting, so that the meeting could be devoted to questions and debate, to encourage citizens to engage. Boards members were there to clarify and record questions and comments…to listen. Then, budget an

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA/Housing

2023-10-20 Thread Terri via Lincoln
Hi Tom,100% agree "every" Lincoln resident deserves to be well informed on this issue facing our town.There are many many residents  who do not use a computer or email.  Shocking but true.  How to get the word out?  I do not recall receiving any snail mail on this.   Terri On Thursday

[LincolnTalk] HCA Working Group - Please disclose submitted documents

2023-10-20 Thread Peter Buchthal
Could the HCAWG please post the embedded documents (model and GIS maps) that were submitted to the state for Option C? Like others have noted already, the links in the pdf are broken. We shouldn't have to wait for the state to fix the links as the town has already submitted the documents. It is im

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA: Zoom link for Planning Board meeting on Tuesday October 24th

2023-10-20 Thread Bijoy Misra
Friends, I am delighted that people are asking questions on the methods. It was very difficult to appreciate the casualness that I was viewing. This is being repeated after five years. It appears that there is more awareness. The statement that "trust us" is purely bogus. Let the Committees be pe

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA: Zoom link for Planning Board meeting on Tuesday October 24th

2023-10-20 Thread Garrick Niemiec
Wow..I'm shocked..again. call the town administrator Higgins On Thu, Oct 19, 2023, 8:13 PM ٍSarah Postlethwait wrote: > Im aware that there are 6 total meetings posted since December 2022, and 5 > are missing meeting minutes that must be posted within 30 days of the > meeting per the open m

Re: [LincolnTalk] City & Town - October 19th, 2023-Town Finance

2023-10-20 Thread Sara Mattes
RIch, Couldn’t you just click on the newsletter I forwarded? Wouldn’t that provide the link? It would be helpful to kink for my attempts at sharing, going forward. Thnx. Sara -- Sara Mattes > On Oct 20, 2023, at 9:13 AM, Rich Rosenbaum wrote: > > If anyone would like to read this direct

Re: [LincolnTalk] Fwd: City & Town - October 19th, 2023-Town Finance

2023-10-20 Thread Rich Rosenbaum
If anyone would like to read this directly in your browser or download the document, this is the web location: https://www.mass.gov/doc/eqv-leveling-the-playing-field/download Rich On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 4:40 AM Sara Mattes wrote: > For those who are interested in getting down in the weeds

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

2023-10-20 Thread Sara Mattes
I have been selectively copying and pasting. If anyone has a particular request, they can ask me and I will try to accommodate. When I am on vacation, I often have limited access. Best, Sara -- Sara Mattes > On Oct 18, 2023, at 1:38 PM, Alice Waugh wrote: > > Apparently the Globe no lo

[LincolnTalk] Hanscom Environmental Impact Report Now Targeted for Winter - The Bedford Citizen

2023-10-20 Thread Sara Mattes
The drama continues and reflects the efforts of our elected officials and citizen actions groups calling attention to the environmental disaster posed by this potential development. > https://thebedfordcitizen.org/2023/10/hanscom-environmental-impact-report-now-targeted-for-winter/ -- Sar

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: October 2023 Wildlife Column: Fall Highlights-Join LLCT to ensure delivery!

2023-10-20 Thread Sara Mattes
If you are not a member, please consider joining Lincoln Land Conservation Trust (LLCT) to support their work AND to get these wonderful newsletters. Gwyn Loud’s Wildlife Column is great! Be sure and follow links to see bucks doing battle on Conant Rd, and hear the coyotes singing in response to

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: [MHA - masshistoryalliance] Conversations on the Commons: Gender Inclusion: Not Just for Pride Month! TODAY!!!

2023-10-20 Thread Sara Mattes
Fyi -- Sara Mattes > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Massachusetts History Alliance > Subject: [MHA - masshistoryalliance] Conversations on the Commons: Gender > Inclusion: Not Just for Pride Month! > Date: October 19, 2023 at 2:42:40 PM EDT > To: "masshistoryallia...@googlegroups.com

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: City & Town - October 19th, 2023-Town Finance

2023-10-20 Thread Sara Mattes
For those who are interested in getting down in the weeds and better underatnd municipal finance…. -- Sara Mattes > Begin forwarded message: > > From: DLS Alerts > Subject: City & Town - October 19th, 2023 > Date: October 19, 2023 at 5:14:54 PM EDT > To: > Reply-To: DLS Alerts > > >