[LincolnTalk] Driving Service to Logan Recommendation Please?

It also seems that the MBTA could provide a bus/shuttle between Hanscom and Logan. I chair the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission, and I could ask Massport to look into setting this up if people want me to. -Christopher Eliot Hanscom Field Advisory Commission, Chair -- The LincolnTalk mailing lis

[LincolnTalk] ISO careful mice exterminator

-4003-b54b-e189dd4ec...@gmail.com>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Our house has an infestation of mice > > Sent from my iPad Cats. -Christopher Eliot-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https

Re: [LincolnTalk] Outage Map | Eversource

t;> save the trees, to offset the nightly hotel expenses. >>>> >>>> I’m happy to set that fund in motion. Thanks in advance >>>> >>>> Vic >>>> Lincoln MA, ‘home of the potholed speed hump’ >>>> >>>> On Wed, Dec

Re: [LincolnTalk] Outage Map | Eversource

Almost all power outages are caused by falling trees. The best way to prevent these is to cut all the trees that are near power lines. However, people in Lincoln want to protect our trees, so it becomes a balance between protecting trees and protecting power lines. The power companies know

[LincolnTalk] Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Tuesday, December 19, 2023, 7-8 p.m.

Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Tuesday, December 19, 2023, 7-8 p.m. Location: Zoom video platform h...@lincolntown.org https://zoom.us/j/95621754230?pwd=b3A3UTJUR3I1U28ydW5WTVRtMi9xUT09 Meeting: 956 2175 4230 Passcode: 194503 Ph: (646) 876 9923 Pursuant to current state law, this meeting of

[LincolnTalk] Signs - some background

Common sense dictates that signs should stay up while the issue is relevant which in some cases has nothing to do with an election cycle. -Christopher Eliot > There are a lot of signs popping up all over town?.sales, school open houses, > painters, roofers, etc, etc. > > Years ago

[LincolnTalk] Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 7-8 p.m

Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 7-8 p.m. Location: Zoom video platform h...@lincolntown.org https://zoom.us/j/95621754230?pwd=b3A3UTJUR3I1U28ydW5WTVRtMi9xUT09 Meeting: 956 2175 4230 Passcode: 194503 Ph: (646) 876 9923 Pursuant to current state law, this meeting of

[LincolnTalk] Oregon Aviation Watch: Callous Indiference video

ssed on fine particulates which is produced by jet engines. --Christopher Eliot -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair

[LincolnTalk] where to call for air force noise complaints

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[LincolnTalk] Hanscom Field Advisory Commission meeting tonight 7-8 pm

Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 7-8 p.m. Location: Zoom video platform h...@lincolntown.org https://zoom.us/j/95621754230?pwd=b3A3UTJUR3I1U28ydW5WTVRtMi9xUT09 Meeting: 956 2175 4230 Passcode: 194503 Ph: (646) 876 9923 Pursuant to current state law, this meeting of

[LincolnTalk] No August HFAC Meeting

HFAC does not meet in August so there is no meeting tonight. See you on September 19. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln Green Energy Choice

lower right now will have a price increase in a few months. Overall, the Lincoln Green Energy Choice has saved Lincoln residents over a million dollars over using Eversource for the life of the program. -Christopher Eliot -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincol

[LincolnTalk] HFAC Agenda July18, 2023

Hanscom Field Advisory Commission (Revised) Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 7-8 p.m. Location: Zoom video platform h...@lincolntown.org https://zoom.us/j/95621754230?pwd=b3A3UTJUR3I1U28ydW5WTVRtMi9xUT09 Meeting: 956 2175 4230 Passcode: 194503 Ph: (646) 876 9923 Pursuant to current state law, this

[LincolnTalk] HFAC Agenda 6/20/2023

Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 7-8 p.m. Location: Zoom video platform h...@lincolntown.org https://zoom.us/j/95621754230?pwd=b3A3UTJUR3I1U28ydW5WTVRtMi9xUT09 Meeting: 956 2175 4230 Passcode: 194503 Ph: (646) 876 9923 Pursuant to current state law, this meeting of the

[LincolnTalk] Fw: Soon we won’t have enough kids to fill our schools

> From: Caitlin Hogue mailto:hogue.cait...@gmail.com>> > Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Fw: Soon we won’t have enough kids to fill our > schools > Date: June 14, 2023 at 8:31:01 AM EDT > To: Michelle Barnes mailto:la_v...@yahoo.com>> > Cc: Lincoln Talk mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>> > > > Hi all,

[LincolnTalk] Hanscom Drive roadwork update?

> I am hoping someone might have access to information about the Sarain > gate/Hanscom drive roadwork. I can’t seem to find anything on the web other > than the initial Hansoom AFB news report from Nov 2022. What is the projected > completion date. Will the new traffic pattern be permanent?

[LincolnTalk] Take Action on Hanscom Field Expansion

of aviation. Sending lots of polite and thoughtful messages right now will have an impact. https://katherineclark.house.gov/email-me <https://katherineclark.house.gov/email-me> Thanks, -Christopher Eliot, Ph.D. Hanscom Field Advisory Commission, Chair Lincoln -- The LincolnTalk mailin

Re: [LincolnTalk] Electric Lawnmower Maintenance

Yes, my kids did say it was quiet. I hope I don’t accidentally run over any rabbits! > On Jun 2, 2023, at 3:54 PM, Staci Montori wrote: > > I assume this is in jest! Enjoy your quiet fume free mowing! > On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 2:24 PM Christopher Eliot <mailto:c...@chrisel

[LincolnTalk] Electric Lawnmower Maintenance

I’ve been waiting for “no mow” may to finish before trying out my new electric lawnmower and I have a few questions. I am used to replacing spark plugs and adjusting the carburetor at the start of each season, but the instruction manual does not say how to do it. Can anyone provide

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Digest, Vol 129, Issue 30

This should help. https://thebedfordcitizen.org/2021/05/look-up-in-the-sky/ Chris McCann who invented the airnoise button did a presentation at HFAC about a year ago. > From: Carol Bickford mailto:meb...@me.com>> > Subject:

[LincolnTalk] Boston Globe Article about Hanscom Expansion

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/05/20/science/plan-expand-hangar-space-private-jets-hanscom-sparks-concerns-about-surge-climate-pollution/ -- The

[LincolnTalk] Sources of aviation fuel and the climate crisis

, effective and accelerated development of climate friendly aviation technology. -Christopher Eliot, Ph.D. Hanscom Field Advisory Commission, Chair 124 Bedford Road Lincoln-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net

[LincolnTalk] 5/16/20234 HFAC Meeting

ive years or less to address the climate crisis. Protecting the planet is the first priority, in my view. -Christopher Eliot Hanscom Field Advisory Commission, Chair -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mai

[LincolnTalk] HFAC Agenda MAY 16, 2023

Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 7-8 p.m. Location: Zoom video platform h...@lincolntown.org https://zoom.us/j/95621754230?pwd=b3A3UTJUR3I1U28ydW5WTVRtMi9xUT09 Meeting: 956 2175 4230 Passcode: 194503 Ph: (646) 876 9923 Pursuant to current state law, this meeting of

[LincolnTalk] INF: CCBC Forum Opinion

This sounds like deja vu all over again. Every time this issue comes up, people ask for a fresh analysis of the needs and to brainstorm “new” ideas. This has been done repeatedly and always gets the same answer. If someone has a great new idea, please put it forward. It is magical thinking

[LincolnTalk] Future eVtol technology at Hanscom

, there is no such proposal, but as I see the technology developing I expect there will be a proposal eventually. Discussing the idea well ahead of time is good for preparation. Christopher Eliot, HFAC [1] https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/FactSheet-UAM.pdf <https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.

[LincolnTalk] Future eVtol technology

well ahead of time is good for preparation. Christopher Eliot, HFAC [1] https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/FactSheet-UAM.pdf <https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/FactSheet-UAM.pdf> [2] https://www.faa.gov/uas/advanced_operations/urban_air_mobility <https://www.fa

[LincolnTalk] Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 7-8 p.m.

Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 7-8 p.m. Location: Zoom video platform h...@lincolntown.org https://zoom.us/j/95621754230?pwd=b3A3UTJUR3I1U28ydW5WTVRtMi9xUT09 Meeting: 956 2175 4230 Passcode: 194503 Ph: (646) 876 9923 Pursuant to current state law, this meeting of the

[LincolnTalk] Questions about internal combustion engine (ICE) cars

> I’ve heard that in order to keep a gas car stopped (like at a light), you > have to continuously push the brake. Is there a setting to prevent gas cars > from moving without having to keep pressing the brake? Steam engines don’t have this problem. > From: Paul Shorb > Subject:

[LincolnTalk] Hanscom Runway 5-23 Resurfacing Project

Routine 20-year resurfacing of runway 5-23 will be done in two parts, starting with the southern end starting in June of this Summer. The paving trucks will be routed along Virginia road in Lincoln to the Airport road, and then route 2A to route 128. The paving trucks will be operating for 20

[LincolnTalk] HFAC Agenda March 21, 2023

Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 7-8 p.m. Location: Zoom video platform h...@lincolntown.org https://zoom.us/j/95621754230?pwd=b3A3UTJUR3I1U28ydW5WTVRtMi9xUT09 Meeting: 956 2175 4230 Passcode: 194503 Ph: (646) 876 9923 Pursuant to current state law, this meeting of the

[LincolnTalk] ChatGPT on Hanscom Field

You 14:02 Provide an argument to convince the FAA to restrict private jet usage at Laurence G. Hanscom Field ChatGPT 14:03 As an AI language model, I do not have personal opinions or beliefs. However, here's an argument to support the case: The FAA should restrict private jet usage at Laurence

[LincolnTalk] Possible fossil fuel free aircraft

://www.weflywright.com/ -Christopher Eliot -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln.

[LincolnTalk] Hanscom Expansion Scoping Document

in ferry flights: "According to the ENF, the project will reduce the overall number of aircraft flights and result in an environmental benefit associated with reduced air emissions; as detailed below, the DEIR should provide documentation in support of this benefit.” -Christopher Eliot,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Disappointed

e climate change impact resulting from expanded > use of private jets. We think this is our best strategy based on experience > from many previous expansion projects. > > Christopher Eliot, Hanscom Field Advisory Commission, Chair > Lincoln” > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Hanscom North Airfield Expansion

P.S. There will be more information and discussion at Tuesday’s HFAC meeting. Please join. Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Tuesday,February 21, 2023, 7-8 p.m. Location: Zoom video platform h...@lincolntown.org https://zoom.us/j/95621754230?pwd=b3A3UTJUR3I1U28ydW5WTVRtMi9xUT09 Meeting: 956

[LincolnTalk] Hanscom North Airfield Expansion

Area leaders and residents have many concerns about this project but we are staying laser focussed on the climate change impact resulting from expanded use of private jets. We think this is our best strategy based on experience from many previous expansion projects. Christopher Eliot, Hanscom

[LincolnTalk] Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation

Massport is planning work for this Summer that will increase truck traffic on Route 2A and maybe Virginia Road. Runway 5-23 south of Runway 11-29 is scheduled for rehabilitation during summer of 2023. Additional project information will be available once the project team has been selected.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Agenda Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 7-8 p.m.

Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 7-8 p.m. Location: Zoom video platform h...@lincolntown.org https://zoom.us/j/95621754230?pwd=b3A3UTJUR3I1U28ydW5WTVRtMi9xUT09 Meeting: 956 2175 4230 Passcode: 194503 Ph: (646) 876 9923 Pursuant to current state law, this meeting of

[LincolnTalk] Community Center - Financial Big Picture

I fear that focussing too much on cost could lead to something really important being left out of the design. It is estimated this building will add $300 to the average tax bill. If the architects can save us 10% that would be about $30 per year, just about the cost of one pizza per year. I

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Digest, Vol 122, Issue 17

It is sad to hear this kind of behavior is present even in Lincoln. We should stand for a better future instead of revisiting evil from the past. Please put the sign back up. From: Forest Brown mailto:forestbrow...@gmail.com>> Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Lives Matter sign vandalized Date:

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

to the whole town. -Christopher Eliot Bedford Road -- 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 subscription

[LincolnTalk] Nighttime drone activity?

documentation of the airport and its impact on the region. Christopher Eliot, HFAC, Chair 124 Bedford Road Lincon-- 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

[LincolnTalk] Impending Real Estate Tax Increase and the Proposed Community Center

> From: sally kindleberger > > Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Impending Real Estate Tax Increase and the > Proposed Community Center > Date: October 25, 2022 at 6:00:24 PM EDT > To: Seth Rosen mailto:rosen...@gmail.com>> > Cc: Lincoln Talk

[LincolnTalk] Drought Continues

Although it is raining, we are still in severe drought conditions according to https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?MA. I drove past Totten Pond a couple days ago and it looked very low. We had many months without significant rain and it will take a long time to

[LincolnTalk] Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Agenda October 18, 2022

HFAC_20221018.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document -- 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 subscription

Re: [LincolnTalk] Emergency Drill at Hanscom Field

> On Oct 3, 2022, at 11:09 PM, Sara Mattes wrote: > > What are the implications? > Increased traffic on the ground? Overhead? > Is there any potential disruption that we should be planning for? > > > -- > Sara Mattes > On Oct 3, 2022, at 4:09 PM

Re: [LincolnTalk] Need for public electric car charging

the Library. What do you say? > > On Fri, Sep 30, 2022 at 11:37 AM Christopher Eliot <mailto:c...@chriseliot.com>> wrote: > There has been a lot of national discussion about the need to improve access > to charging stations for cars. Since many or most people who

[LincolnTalk] Need for public electric car charging

There has been a lot of national discussion about the need to improve access to charging stations for cars. Since many or most people who buy electric cars will install a charger at home, I don’t think we need a public infrastructure equal to the gasoline infrastructure. I have used public

[LincolnTalk] Cost of electricity

The price of electricity is going up for everyone which makes this a great time to look into solar power. I had solar power installed about three years ago and it was one of the best things I’ve done: ten or eleven months of the year I get a check for the power I generate and I know I am

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lace

ROFL! If I die from laughing is it murder? > On Sep 21, 2022, at 4:09 PM, Dan Paul > wrote: > > I can’t help myself. It’s overwhelming not to say something about giving it > away with a dose of arsenic? > > On Sep 21, 2022, at 4:30 PM, Sarah Cannon Holden

[LincolnTalk] need private dining

From: rvlem...@verizon.net > Subject: [LincolnTalk] need private dining > Date: September 15, 2022 at 10:37:38 AM EDT > To: "lincoln@lincolntalk.org " > mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>> > Reply-To: rvlem...@verizon.net

[LincolnTalk] College Loan Relief

I am glad to see action on college loans, but wish they had linked it to cost limitations. The cost of education seems to be out of control and it isn’t going to the teachers. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at

[LincolnTalk] natural gas prices - the big picture

While the Biden administration has been discouraging oil and gas production but this has very little to do with current prices. It takes many years from the time a drilling permit is issued until oil flows so new drilling right now will have no impact on the current crisis, but will impact the

[LincolnTalk] Posting events

that people who post about events like pop up markets should try very hard to send the message a full day before. Otherwise, I’ll never see the message in time to go to some of these very interesting events! Thanks. -Christopher Eliot -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Digest, Vol 119, Issue 3

The problem is global warming. We need to fix that. > From: Ursula Nowak mailto:unowa...@gmail.com>> > Subject: [LincolnTalk] Conserving water year round > Date: August 2, 2022 at 8:10:48 PM EDT > To: LincolnTalk Listserve > > > > I enjoyed reading all the

[LincolnTalk] Adventures in small scale grey water

I use a siphon to clean my fish tank. Previously, I have guided the waste water out the front window. Yesterday, I siphoned the waste water into utility buckets and my wife used it to water the hydrangea. For some purposes it may be good to get a “transfer pump”. We can get water in the

[LincolnTalk] SO: Havahart Animal Trap (or similar) for groundhog under shed

>> On Jul 29, 2022, at 1:08 PM, Nicholas Ribush > > wrote: >> >>  >> We have two, one living under a shed, the other under a corner of the house. >> They're not damaging anything; I say let them be. We have a pair living under a boulder in the back yard and its

Re: [LincolnTalk] assisted living places in Cambridge

> From: Sasha Golden mailto:sashagol...@gmail.com>> > Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] assisted living places in Cambridge > Date: July 28, 2022 at 8:54:43 AM EDT > To: Colleen Katsuki > > Cc: "lincoln@lincolntalk.org " >

[LincolnTalk] Late night helicopter?

> > From: Rich Rosenbaum > Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Late night helicopter? > Date: July 18, 2022 at 3:20:13 PM EDT > Cc: LincolnTalk > > > Boston MedFlight > operates > helicopters out of Hanscom as well as other airports.

[LincolnTalk] bikes and trails

I think the full quote was "After an exhaustive search of the published literature on the issue of dog waste and its impact on water quality, they found no evidence that dog waste had a negative impact on water quality. Instead, they found it was geese poop that was creating a problem with

Re: [LincolnTalk] bikes and trails

Yes, Fresh Pond has been fenced in for over 50 years. I broke my nose on it when my friend drove our toboggan into it. > From: Leslie Turek mailto:leslie.tu...@gmail.com>> > Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] bikes and trails > Date: July 10, 2022 at 11:15:46 PM EDT > To: Linda McMillan

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bikes on bike paths where they belong?

courtesy and mutual respect from all. Hopefully there are people who can learn from these stories about little things that make the world better for other people. I don’t think it is possible for force people to be courteous; it has to come from within. -Christopher Eliot 124 Bedford Road

Re: [LincolnTalk] July 4th Parade - Join Us!

I don’t see a time for this event in the message or the website. > Dear Lincoln - > > Join the fun in this year’s Fourth of July Parade! Decorate your car, truck, > tractor, golf cart - or yourself! > > We’re hoping to see our local committees and clubs join us again - we’re > looking at

Re: [LincolnTalk] Conservation land trails and bikes

Hi Steve, I said that “First-come-first-served is a widely accepted method of resource allocation, although certainly not absolute.” You provide good examples where it fails to be a good method of resource allocation and why it should not be used as an absolute criterion. Nations seem to try

Re: [LincolnTalk] Deli Counter Plastic Waste

https://www.npr.org/2020/09/11/897692090/how-big-oil-misled-the-public-into-believing-plastic-would-be-recycled > On Jun 27, 2022, at 12:33 PM, Carol Bickford wrote: > > " I understand that black plastic can't be recycled at all” > > Why can’t black plastic be recycled? They have the correct

Re: [LincolnTalk] Deli Counter Plastic Waste

Cardboard materials can have problems too. Cake plates or anything shiny are a particular problem. https://www.consumerreports.org/pfas-food-packaging/dangerous-pfas-chemicals-are-in-your-food-packaging-a3786252074/ > On Jun 27, 2022, at 1:02 PM, Leslie Turek wrote: > > I got some prepared

[LincolnTalk] Conservation land trails and bikes

> > From: S Brown > Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Conservation land trails and bikes > Date: June 24, 2022 at 2:47:19 AM EDT > To: MARY ROSENFELD > Cc: "lincoln@lincolntalk.org" > > > Friends, > > I am not sure I have seen any stream of studies that has demonstrated > consistently and

[LincolnTalk] Deli Counter Plastic Waste

. Am I missing something or is this an opportunity to improve our use of resources? Christopher Eliot Lincoln-- 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.pa

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln

> > From: Sara Mattes mailto:samat...@gmail.com>> > Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln > Date: May 28, 2022 at 12:07:36 PM EDT > To: Rich Rosenbaum mailto:s...@bcdef.com>> > Cc: Lincoln Talk mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>> > > > Increased parking is one step-a relatively easy