I've had good experiences with Wellness In Motion, right in Concord
center. It's a small office, but that generally means more personalized
experience.
I liked the staff and the way that all their prescribed exercises are
linked to videos in your personal account.
-Bob
On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at
There already is a service like this as Logan Express. Unfortunately we
are about halfway between the terminals of Woburn and Framingham, so unless
the demand grows dramatically, I think it is unlikely that we'll get
anything closer.
We've used Logan Express a number of times and find it very
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I'd like to hear about experiences/opinions about coverage and service.
Thanks,
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Sara,
I think the answer is right there in the Charity Navigator report that
you linked:
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Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 70.52%0 out of 15 points
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided
by Total Assets
That rail line ran through my Arlington backyard in 1978. Train service
had ended about a year earlier.
-Bob
On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 6:05 AM Sara Mattes wrote:
> …and, imagine if the Minuteman Bike Path were still a rail line….
> ———
> Sara Mattes
>
>
>
>
> On Nov 28, 2023, at 12:57 PM, Don
st. She certainly didn't have the intent of being
>>> secretive. I reached out privately and she's quite proud of this effort.
>>> It was a lot of work.
>>>
>>> Kind Regards,
>>>
>>> Scott Clary
>>> 617-968-5769
>>>
>>>
IMO, the recent Boston Globe Spotlight series did an excellent job of
explaining how use of zoning laws and local governance have created our
current state of economic/racial inequities, as well as the current housing
shortage.
The example towns they used did not include Lincoln, but if the
The 5-way intersection *intentionally* slows traffic - and thus adds to
congestion.
If we are really concerned about congestion, regardless of what decision we
make on the HCA, there are simple solutions (eliminating the stop signs on
Lincoln and Bedford Roads or having a traffic officer posted
Who created this? There is no identifying information or disclosure
attached or as part of the content.
In this age of disinformation, it is irresponsible and deceptive to put
forth something like this (not to mention endorsing it) without disclosing
who created it and who is behind it.
This issue isn't affecting Lincoln in a bubble. Almost all cities/towns
affected by the act are likely to comply.
If Lincoln chooses not to comply:
- new development would still have to go through the onerous process of
town meeting
- development opportunities in surrounding towns would have
Just for the record, I never suggested my view was 'dominant'.
I don't have any better idea than anyone else regarding what *most* people
prefer.
Thanks,
-Bob
On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 11:36 AM Colleen Katsuki
wrote:
> Bob Kupperstien wrote a message which basically said that the
> alternative
On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 3:59 PM Bijoy Misra wrote:
> ... *The overwhelming voice is to exclude the Lincoln*
> *station area until a full analysis is done.*
>
...
> Best regards,
> Bijoy Misra
>
>
I believe this to be completely unsubstantiated.
It may be the view of the loudest/most persistent
Hi Iwona,
I've been ordering bulk flours, grains, etc. from
https://www.azurestandard.com for the last few years and have been *very*
pleased.
They have a different kind of shipping model: you can place an order every
month and a few days later trucks roll out across the country, making local
On Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 3:40 PM Scott Clary wrote:
> We all have the ability to not open these emails and use our delete button.
>
> I have not witnessed any personal attacks or toxicity regarding the HCA
> issue.
>
Perhaps, but I have seen a lot of posts telling us what *will* happen if
x-and-y
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
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,
I applaud John's thoughts.
There is a real, enduring housing shortage in our region that causes great
hardships for many people. I would think that we have a responsibility to
contribute to solutions, yet there is all this scare-mongering NIMBYism
about traffic, impact on schools, parking
Doesn't the town library serve that function? It certainly has the comfy
and cozy chairs and human beings.
-Bob
On Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 4:32 PM Linda McMillan
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> This is why a “community gathering” space is so important in a new
> Community Center. I was happy to see that in all the
I believe that a major issue for LEAP using space within the schools is
that they have a variety of activities with furniture/supplies/equipment,
etc. in place for the kids when they arrive. Sharing space with the
schools would most likely require extensive setup/tear-down on a daily
basis (along
Some interesting ideas that relate to our discussion on local bike safety.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/09/18/opinion/bike-lanes-boston-cyclist-education/?et_rid=1745359305_campaign=todaysheadlines:newsletter
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1. 'If we are to include bikes as legitimate and equal ...'
That is settled, they already are.
2. '... , perhaps licensing is a good path to pursue'
That strikes me as *whataboutism*. How does that address the safety of
cyclists and pedestrians?
On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 11:22 AM Sara Mattes
On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 9:44 AM Bob Mason wrote:
> I’ve wondered and suggested to some that we consider enhancing the trail
> that goes up the spine of Lincoln so it can be used more by cyclists.
>
> It’s currently designated as a bike trail, but is really only suited for
> mountain biking. Such
So glad to hear that you weren't hurt, Ginger.
My experience riding here and surrounding towns is that few people seem to
respect the new state law requiring 4' from riders and pedestrians when
passing (if they're even aware of it, which I suspect most aren't).
-Bob
On Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at
I have 2 or 4 extra tickets available in section 201 available at my cost.
Please contact me directly if interested.
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Hi all,
If anyone has had good experiences with contractors putting in sheetrock
and plastering, I would appreciate hearing about who you used.
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The Boston Globe reports that ridership is up to %80 of its pre-pandemic
levels (it was down to %2 at one point!) and that on-time performance has
been improving as well (%94 on-time rate last month).
I would encourage people to look for alternatives to (or just do without)
non-reusable, non-degradable and rare or limited natural resources.
Thanks for your consideration,
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Your comments on the community center are well taken, but can we leave out
the right-wing propaganda? Including false and debatable allegations
undermines credibility.
Thanks,
-Bob
On Mon, May 8, 2023 at 8:26 PM llas902551--- via Lincoln <
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> About your doubts
elieve that anybody in Lincoln is trying to make a similar
>> claim.
>>
>> Lis
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 12:16 PM Sara Lupkas
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I agree. And it seems to be a chicken-or-egg scenario. I believe it is
>>> more li
It's not accurate to suggest that it's not possible to live in Lincoln
without a car - and rather 'auto-centric' IMO. Transportation may be
expensive (as is purchasing, maintaining and fueling a car) and
inconvenient, but it IS possible. There are and have long been people who
commute to work
t;> mitigate the additional gridlock, noise, and fumes if it materializes.
>> Bravo, Lexington.
>>
>> On 04/14/2023 2:36 PM Robert Ahlert wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hope they enjoy their additional gridlock, noise and fumes :-)
>>
>> Rob A
>> 185
these changes are going to make our town a better place to live,”
said Peters.
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> On Fri, Apr 14, 2023 at 11:53 AM Bob Kupperstein
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>> https://www.bostonglobe.com/202
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PMC added a new event - to take place in September in the Berkshires.
https://www.unpaved.org/ride/routes?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=252403099&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9ndw0gk63CoeVR8_nozgYDoe1580HDKgxT-oDjXkcb_Ydv53uHiTMs17RQsLLOSDCu1g8bK5jI3OOTYtO4VYrxfpwLig_content=252403099_source=hs_email
Anyone
It might be good to connect to find options to share rides, swap tickets,
whatever ...
Contact me directly and I can share names/contact info as wanted.
Thanks,
-Bob
*Go Revs!*
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I've been in Lincoln for over 30 years now and parents have been moving
kids out of Lincoln schools ever since I can remember. They do it for a
variety of reasons and academic excellence is often *not* the main reason.
At different times I remember parents being concerned about discipline
in
If anyone has one, I'm looking for one to borrow (for a day), buy, whatever.
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Azure Standard has a large variety of products, but I usually focus on bulk
grains, flour and the like.
https://www.azurestandard.com
Orders must be in by January 30th and are delivered the following week.
I'll do the pickup and handle the shipping fee for small orders.
Please contact me
Hi LT,
I need a couple of (preferably adjustable) Lally columns for up to a couple
of months. If anyone has any to lend or sell, please let me know. I'd
like to pick some up this weekend.
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-Bob
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I believe it is loaned out through the town library.
-Bob
On Fri, Dec 30, 2022 at 9:14 AM Ursula Nowak wrote:
> Hi,
> I think I remember that there is a thermal imaging camera available to
> Lincoln residents but I can't remember where I can borrow it. Does anyone
> know? My son wants to see
Taken, with backups.
Thanks.
On Wed, Dec 21, 2022 at 12:11 PM Bob Kupperstein wrote:
> Hi LT,
>
> Attractive, efficient and safe-to-touch wood/coal stove available. Tiles
> get warm, but not hot, so ideal for homes with kids.
>
> Contact me directly with any questions.
&g
I'm wondering what other towns of similar size have done with recent
similar projects. Surely there must be some that had significantly lower
budgets - it would be interesting to know what those include/don't include
vs. what we are looking to include. Has the committee studied and shared
any
Monday morning the gates were stuck down until a yellow pickup truck
(Keolis?) came down the tracks and got the gates to go back up.
On Tue, Nov 1, 2022 at 12:33 PM Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln <
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> The primary concern, which I have harped about several times
And *Credit Unions* - a great choice my opinion.
On Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 9:25 AM Paul Shorb wrote:
> Thanks Anne for sharing that link. The pledge is easy to sign online. Bill
> McKibben has a good theory that pressuring key banks this way can help
> drive large-scale change. "Green" banks and
Hi LT,
Anyone have recommendations? I've gone to Honey Pot Hill in Stow and love
their giant Galas and pears, but I'm interested in hearing about
other places - especially those that have some of the new *sweet/crisp*
varieties that have been coming on the scene in recent years.
TIA,
-Bob
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Hi LT,
I have *up to* 4 extra tickets for tonight's game, $30/each. Excellent
seats in the lower bowl, on the midfield line.
Email me directly if interested.
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Does anyone have recommendations for insulation and/or weatherization
contractors?
TIA,
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This isn't [only] about bashing the president. Stephanie used a thinly
coded obscenity. Are we going to argue for the right to swear on LT in
the name of free speech?
The reality is that US Presidents have very little influence over energy
prices, just as they have little influence over
Great tip!
NPR had a story last week about a trial project in Tucson for residents to
collect rainwater in large capacity rain barrels (I think they said 1000
gallon capacity?). The resident interviewed said that he was able to
supply %90 of his water needs from the recovered rainwater - and
Back in the late '70's, early '80's I used to bring my cars to Nai Nan Ko,
Sr. on Mass. Ave. in N. Cambridge - he was a very smart guy who always did
great work. I hadn't seen the name again until I was car shopping at
Wellesley Toyota. I hadn't realized that he had such a compelling story:
I think the same argument was made when we considered liquor licenses.
The sky hasn't fallen. And the same argument could be made for really
*any* kind of change.
It feels like people are pretty entrenched in their positions and the
discussion has become a forum for ringing up votes for one
Ehren,
Thank you for asking - I LOVE to recommend DCU (Digital Federal CU) and
CU's in general. We've been members for close to 30 years and have had
mortgages, home improvement credit lines, credit cards/checking/savings
accounts for us and our kids, etc. with DCU.
I couldn't be happier with
Chris,
Thank you for sharing that - I encourage everyone to take a close look.
The proposed changes (dashed-lines on the 2nd map) really are pretty
minimal IMO - and very unlikely to draw more than a few occasional riders.
Thanks,
-Bob
On Tue, Jun 21, 2022 at 8:35 AM Chris Murphy wrote:
> I
I'm not sure why this would contribute to noise (especially in Lincoln,
since the facility would be in Bedford.
*The request lists permitted uses as including “the selling of fuel to
aeronautic public, storage, servicing, maintenance of aviation aircraft,
general office use for aviation-related
Increased volume over the last few days is probably due to the US Open golf
tournament in Brookline.
On Sunday, June 19, 2022, Scott Clary wrote:
> Flight paths are mostly dictated by wind direction. It has been blowing
> northwest the last few days - so that is my assumption why the paths have
I work at Lexia Learning (now part of Cambium Learning Group) and read
Bob's book about the founding/early days when I first started at the
company.
The roots of the Lexia are a classic 'Lincoln' story. The story goes that
once he decided that he needed to find a way to help his son learn to
Actually, the hiring process for the Postal Service is very obtuse - they
eliminate too many candidates right off the bat. Perhaps they should
reform that - but that would require leadership that actually wants the
postal service to work!
-Bob
On Thu, Jun 9, 2022 at 12:35 PM Sara Mattes
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On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, Bob Kupperstein wrote:
> Please contact me directly for details.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Bob
>
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I am a frequent rider on our trails (as well as those in surrounding
towns). I don't encounter walkers that often on the trails (or horse-back
riders), but it's not too hard to safely and courteously pass by.
Yes, some bikers are rude. Some drivers are rude, and yes, *some*
walkers/hikers are
I'd like to hear about your experience and recommendations/advice.
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-Bob
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Unfortunately (or not) our first amendment protects people's right to lie
(with a few exceptions; i.e., slander). And more and more politicians and
others seem to be taking advantage of that "right".
On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 8:09 PM Leslie Turek wrote:
> It's not just a question of differing
This is a case where median income gives a very misleading picture. Our
median is the result of a very distorted income distribution - simply put,
there is virtually no middle-class in Lincoln.
Look at the town-by-town section in the Globe's reporting on the data:
Hi LT,
If anyone has worked with AchieveRenewable, could you contact me directly
to talk about your experience?
And, I'd also love to hear from anyone who has done a GeoThermal project
with a GSHP.
Thanks,
-Bob
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That is very tragic, yet how does that compare to the wildlife killed by
all the oil spills, 'natural' gas leaks/fires, coal ash pit river fouling,
release of nuclear radiation, etc., etc.?
Yes, if you cherry-pick news reports on renewable energy, you can find some
regrettable things. Yet, they
To me, the issue is ongoing debates where those involved are fully
entrenched in their views. A forum like this is good for exchanging
viewpoints and ideas and all kinds of other things. I don't think it's an
appropriate place when the main objective is to just debate.
>From what I can tell,
You make the argument that any changes Lincoln makes would have a miniscule
impact, but Lincoln (and the US, for that matter) are unwilling to make any
small sacrifices for the common good, then how can we expect
communities/nations that can have a big impact to make sacrifices for our
sake?
Your
We need some alterations to our existing kitchen, as well as some small
repairs. If anyone knows of a cabinetmaker/woodworker that they've been
pleased with, I'd appreciate your recommendation.
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That being said, LT has been very helpful.
Thanks!
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>
> I'd like to hear the thoughts/opinions of those who have cooked with
> induction appliances.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> -Bob
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I'd like to hear the thoughts/opinions of those who have cooked with
induction appliances.
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I know it's a little forward-thinking, but I'd love to see some kind of
composting solution in the future.
I cringe at the thought of all this pet waste being collected in plastic
bags every day, being transported and deposited into landfills (or even
incinerated), when it's an organic fertilizer
Sara,
With all due respect, "It has worked in the past" is a subjective
statement.
It has worked "for whom", in achieving "what goals"?
Certainly not in *allowing the opportunity for more diverse populations to
move to Lincoln;* certainly not in *providing more affordable housing*.
I know
Though I am a supporter of MSPCA and a client of Angell, the 'cost' is what
Angell would charge a customer with an injured pet. With the staff on
salary, the *actual* cost to Angell was probably pretty minimal - while the
whole experience of treating 'Bruno' has been quite beneficial to
We've gotten very good service at Bay State Eye on Moody Street in Waltham:
https://www.baystateeye.com
Personal, very friendly, knowledgeable service - and they accept all the
major vision plans.
On Fri, Nov 5, 2021 at 10:25 AM Leslie Turek wrote:
> I got personalized service (willing to
gt;> On Oct 13, 2021, at 3:16 PM, Barbara Low wrote:
>>
>> I'm not a great map reader. If we are to be redistricted, with which
>> towns would we share a rep? And who is that rep now?
>>
>> Barbara
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>
I've been hoping to see this; tacking us on to Waltham made us pretty
irrelevant.
-Bob
On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 2:01 PM Sara Mattes wrote:
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>
>
Our 3.5 month old puppy is looking for some similar-sized (i.e., medium,
~20 lbs currently) friends to run around with.
Maybe a meet-up at Pierce Park or something like that?
Please respond to me directly if interested.
Thanks,
-Bob
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> I've been ordering from Azure (https://www.azurestandard.com) for about 6
> months now. You order online up until each month's deadline, then a couple
> of days later a truck heads east with all of the Northeast orders. They
> have a local stop (referred to as Woburn, but recently has been
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Higher prices (with higher quality/natural methods) at Codman, might be an
issue if it was, or was attempting to be, the sole or main supplier of food
to the town. It's not, it's just an option - as is Donelan's, Market
Basket, Costco, Stop and Shop, etc.
If we want to compare prices, a fairer
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