[LincolnTalk] Notary: after hours/weekend/lunch hour & local?

2024-09-30 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Could someone please recommend a local notary who could do work after normal business hours (before 8!or after 5), during the lunch hour (12-1) or on weekends? Lincolnite Ellen Adams, whom I would normally hire, doesn’t seem to be available right now. Thank you!Michelle BarnesS

[LincolnTalk] Fw: FR: balance beam (hard sponge)

2024-08-10 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Once more, two photos appear to be one too many so trying again. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone Begin forwarded message: On Saturday, August 10, 2024, 3:59 PM, Michelle Barnes wrote: Dear LincolnTalk, Free if you can come get it, a hard sponge balance beam, see below for dimensions and phot

[LincolnTalk] Fw: FR: Two ProSource exercise mats

2024-08-10 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Again, photos too large so retrying. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone Begin forwarded message: On Saturday, August 10, 2024, 4:01 PM, Michelle Barnes wrote: Dear LincolnTalk, Free if you can come get it, two ProSource exercise mats, see below for dimensions and photos. Please respond to m

[LincolnTalk] Fw: FR: large thick gymnastics mat

2024-08-10 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Photos too large, so trying again! Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone Begin forwarded message: On Saturday, August 10, 2024, 4:06 PM, Michelle Barnes wrote: Dear LincolnTalk, Free if you can come get it, a large thick gymnastics mat, see below for dimensions and photos. Please respond to me pri

Re: [LincolnTalk] Looking for physical therapist. I’m recovering from ankles injuries, and need help in rebuilding mobility.

2024-06-07 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear Judith and LT, Hands down the best PT I have ever had, and I’ve seen her off and on for about 23 years, interspersed with other high-quality PTs, is Catherine Barry, PT, MS, OCS of the Newton Wellesley Rehab team located at 159 Wells Ave in Newton. (617) 243-6127. I literally think she is a

[LincolnTalk] FR: Flexible-sized TV box and packing paper

2024-06-06 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, We have for free flexible-sized TV box and packing paper. Each half of the flexible TV box is 6.5” deep, about 3’4” wide and 3’1” long. It is designed to fit one half of the box slightly inside of the other to be able to adjust the length. Pictures below. Thanks,Michelle BarnesS

Re: [LincolnTalk] pediatric dentist?

2024-06-04 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
We love Dr. Van Orenstein.  Extremely on it, up to date, child-centered and his EQ is also off the charts. At Newton Pediatric Dentistry: Meet Dr. Van in Newton Highlands, MA - Newton Pediatric Dentistry  | | | | || | | | | | Meet Dr. Van in Newton Highlands, MA - Ne

[LincolnTalk] Taken, with backups: FR: 5 gently used wardrobe boxes

2024-05-31 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
The gently used wardrobe boxes are taken with backups. Thanks,Michelle BarnesSouth Great Road Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, May 31, 2024, 1:35 PM, Michelle Barnes wrote: Dear LincolnTalk, We have five free gently used wardrobe boxes. Please contact me directly if you’d like them

[LincolnTalk] FR: 5 gently used wardrobe boxes

2024-05-31 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, We have five free gently used wardrobe boxes. Please contact me directly if you’d like them or some of them. Thank you,Michelle BarnesSouth Great Road Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the arch

Re: [LincolnTalk] Plant ID

2024-05-18 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Agree! I find it to be much more helpful and effective than Seek, which I don’t understand since Seek is connected to iNaturalist, which by now is a huge database of plant IDs. Maybe they have different image processing technologies? I am relieved as now I won’t need to let invasives grow as long

Re: [LincolnTalk] AIRPORT TRAVEL

2024-05-13 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear Jackey & LincolnTalk, I completely concur with the recommendation of Mr. Alan Giles. He is very reliable, affordable relative to the competition, affable, respectful and a Lincoln resident to boot!  Best regards,Michelle BarnesSouth Great Road Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Monday, Ma

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bike rack /hitch

2024-05-11 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear Elissa and LT, I was at Wheelworks in Belmont with the same objective yesterday and they were immensely helpful and also had a pretty extensive selection.  Good luck and enjoy!Michelle BarnesSouth Great Road Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Saturday, May 11, 2024, 7:06 AM, Elissa K wro

Re: [LincolnTalk] FS english country dance tunes book $10

2024-05-01 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Nope, no relation! Best,Michelle BarnesSouth Great Road Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 9:27 PM, llas902551--- via Lincoln wrote: Is Michelle Barns related to P Barnes. Sent from AOL on Android On Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 3:56 PM, K Mierz via Lincoln wrote:former li

[LincolnTalk] ISO: Spanish tutor

2023-12-30 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Any Spanish tutors out there? Our daughter does well in Spanish but at her school they are not using the immersion method so there is limited opportunity for her to speak conversationally. We’d love someone who understands both how to teach the language as well as engage in Spa

Re: [LincolnTalk] Koi Pond

2023-12-27 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Just a note of caution about “liberating” gold fish or Koi into the wild in case anyone might think of it: as I understand it, in that context they basically become invasive species, outcompeting native flora and fauna for resources and also leading to water quality issues. If

Re: [LincolnTalk] TAKEN -> FR: Puppy potty training pads

2023-12-07 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Hi LT, This is also taken with backups. Thanks,Michelle BarnesSouth Great Road  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, December 7, 2023, 6:29 PM, Michelle Barnes via Lincoln wrote: Dear LT, Also free to the first person who can come get it, a box of almost full (think one was

Re: [LincolnTalk] TAKEN -> FR: egg cartons, compostable and new

2023-12-07 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
The egg cartons are taken with a backup. Thanks,Michelle BarnesSouth Great Road Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, December 7, 2023, 6:26 PM, Michelle Barnes via Lincoln wrote: Dear LT, Yours for the taking, free compostable egg cartons. We re-homed our hens earlier this year

[LincolnTalk] FR: Puppy potty training pads

2023-12-07 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LT, Also free to the first person who can come get it, a box of almost full (think one was removed) odor free puppy potty training pads. Thank you, Michelle Barnes South Great Road -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at htt

[LincolnTalk] FR: egg cartons, compostable and new

2023-12-07 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LT, Yours for the taking, free compostable egg cartons. We re-homed our hens earlier this year. Great for craft projects too! Box half full … right?! Thanks, Michelle Barnes South Great Road -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archiv

Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO Electrician for EV Charger setup

2023-11-09 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
I recommend Wayne Deveaux for this. He was knowledgeable, quick and effective. Also a good problem solver, providing options with their costs and benefits. Wayne Deveaux: (617) 771-8750. Best,Michelle Barnes South Great Road Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, November 9, 2023, 8:16

Re: [LincolnTalk] the Rural land foundation and the Housing Choice Act

2023-11-01 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Apologies, Weird, did not intend to respond to this part of this email thread, nor to all of you! ThanksMichelle BarnesSouth Great Road Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 11:47 AM, Michelle Barnes wrote: Ok, thanks. Pretty troubling all around! Sent from Yahoo

Re: [LincolnTalk] the Rural land foundation and the Housing Choice Act

2023-11-01 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Ok, thanks. Pretty troubling all around! Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 11:39 AM, Margaret Olson wrote: By law all property has a "by-right" use. In the case of the Mall the base zoning is B-1, so the current by-right use is retail, businesses, and professi

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommendation for goats for weeding? (Michelle Barnes)

2023-10-08 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
recall…and certainly a pleasure to watch.Nancy Nelson, former Superintendent, lives in Concord and might offer a review of the efficacy of that project.Sara Sent from my iPad On Oct 8, 2023, at 11:45 AM, Michelle Barnes via Lincoln wrote: Thank you Kathleen! If I end up using goats for it, I

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommendation for goats for weeding? (Michelle Barnes)

2023-10-08 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
t from jfu...@comcast.net On Oct 8, 2023, at 2:22 AM, Michelle Barnes via Lincoln wrote: Thanks Karen! Best,Michelle Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Saturday, October 7, 2023, 1:11 PM, Karen Seo wrote: [Apologies if this is a duplicate -- wasn't sure the message went out.] A quic

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommendation for goats for weeding? (Michelle Barnes)

2023-10-07 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Thanks Karen! Best,Michelle Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Saturday, October 7, 2023, 1:11 PM, Karen Seo wrote: [Apologies if this is a duplicate -- wasn't sure the message went out.] A quick Google search showed the following plus others.  Have not used any of them and don't know i

[LincolnTalk] ISO: Recommendation for goats for weeding?

2023-10-06 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Hi Lincoln Talk, I have several large areas that have gone over to poison ivy and invasives that I need controlled. (I leave the PI in the wilder areas here, but I’m trying to clear it up around my wellhead and where I garden.) Pesky Pete’s PI removal gave me a date in spring of 2025, so I’m thi

Re: [LincolnTalk] Electrician

2023-09-26 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Hi Brian, I have been happy with Wayne Deveaux with Deveaux Elecric (+1 (617) 771-8750 ).  Very responsive, quick problem solver, and reasonable prices. Best of luck!Michelle BarnesSouth Great Road Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 10:37 AM, Brian DePasquale via Li

[LincolnTalk] Stuffed animals: Please respond again (deleted email chain by accident)

2023-09-02 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear Lincoln Talk, Several people responded to me about how to recycle stuffed animals, but unfortunately I managed to super delete that email thread. 😳  😔 One person  wrote to say they were away but would like to come by and look at them when they return. Would that person kindly respond to this

Re: [LincolnTalk] the mystery of the vanishing pears

2023-08-28 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
That reminds me of when I lived in Adelaide, Australia and had apple trees. Every year I’d be just about to pick them as they neared ripeness, and every year a flock of rainbow lorikeets would beat me to it, usually the morning of or the day before my own picking plans, and devour ALL of the per

Re: [LincolnTalk] Electrician for EV charger installation

2023-07-28 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Hi Liz, We recently had Wayne Deveaux (https://www.deveauxelectriccoinc.com/ ) out to do it. He did a great job. He was prompt, knowledgeable, effective and affordable. His number is (617) 771-8750. Best,Michelle BarnesSouth Great Road Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, July 28, 2023,

Re: [LincolnTalk] FR: Gymbarpro Gymnastics Bars for Kids Adjustable Height Gymnastic Junior Training Bar Gymnastics Horizontal Kip Bar Equipment for Home : Sports & Outdoors

2023-07-26 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Three takers so far. If they all fall through I will repost this item. Thank you,Michelle BarnesSGR Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 7:34 PM, Michelle Barnes via Lincoln wrote: Dear LincolnTalk, Would anyone with budding gymnasts enjoy having this? If you can

[LincolnTalk] FR: Gymbarpro Gymnastics Bars for Kids Adjustable Height Gymnastic Junior Training Bar Gymnastics Horizontal Kip Bar Equipment for Home : Sports & Outdoors

2023-07-26 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Would anyone with budding gymnasts enjoy having this? If you can come take it away, it is yours! (Lightly used.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HBLDH3T?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_HSB3JMKWH3ZHMWA1FY7W Thank you, Michelle Barnes South Great Road -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post

Re: [LincolnTalk] Window washer?

2023-07-25 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Geraldo Paim has done mine as well, and I agree he does a good job. Plus he is honest, trustworthy and affable. Best,Michelle BarnesSouth Great Road Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 6:05 AM, Anne Sobol wrote: Hi, Geraldo Paim cleans my windows, he does a good job, (

Re: [LincolnTalk] Hornet's nest removal

2023-07-16 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Justin Hedlund recommended before on this list can do that as well. +1 (401) 261-7240. Best,Michelle BarnesSouth Great Rd. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Sunday, July 16, 2023, 9:43 AM, Will via Lincoln wrote: Does anyone know a hornet's nest removal company where it is a ground nest m

Re: [LincolnTalk] Yellow jacket eradication

2023-07-06 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Justin Hedlund of Bionomic Solutions is wonderful, I highly recommend him. +1 (401) 261-7240. He is an entomologist as well and understands the animals’ habits and behaviors which is helpful for eradication. These could be aerial wasps by the way. Still a social wasp that you don’t want to remov

Re: [LincolnTalk] Generator advice

2023-07-03 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Agree with Faye. Charlie Bueno is probably the best service technician I’ve come across yet. He installed and maintains our Generac generator (whole house). Best,Michelle BarnesSGR Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Monday, July 3, 2023, 5:40 PM, Faye wrote: We used Charles Bueno who install

[LincolnTalk] INF: Lincoln Girl Scouts Service Unit Leader

2023-06-30 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear Lincoln Talk, Does anyone know who the current Girl Scout Service Unit Leader is for Lincoln and how I may contact them? Thank you,Michelle BarnesSouth Great Road Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the arch

[LincolnTalk] Embroidery services

2023-06-16 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, We need to get some blanket-like items embroidered for identification purposes. Might anyone have a recommendation they could share? Thank you,Michelle BarnesSouth Great Road Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincoln

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

2023-06-15 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Thanks for this important point about the downsides of increasing the population growth rate, Christopher. Sorry you got a somewhat nasty response to this, although hopefully it was just meant to be funny. It is a big downer to think about things this way; it is just an even bigger downer not to

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

2023-06-14 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Many thanks to Bob and Katy for their ideas for policy solutions. As always, some good points are raised here on LincolnTalk! Best,Michelle Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 2:00 PM, llas902...@aol.com wrote: Japan's birthrate is almost zero. I also have read that

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

2023-06-14 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Hi Lincoln Talk, Since some of the recent debates about hiring people for our school administration were pointing to declining enrollment in Lincoln, I thought I’d pass along this article (below) that discusses how it seems to be a nation-wide phenomenon. Just for our collective general educatio

Re: [LincolnTalk] Upcoming Family Drag Show

2023-05-18 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear Claire and LincolntTalk, Someone privately, and respectfully, engaged with me about my below post and made me realize that in essence I may have been overprotective of the 16 year old and/or may have assumed the worst about Claire’s intent with her post. As a result, I want to formally apo

Re: [LincolnTalk] Upcoming Family Drag Show

2023-05-18 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Agree; we have no right to know this. Feel it is even more egregious— if that is possible — since the entertainer told us they are 16 years of age. If I were them, I would not feel safe in the current political climate telling the public my name on a list serve, even as an adult.  IMHO, we shoul

Re: [LincolnTalk] REMINDER - Water commission speaker's series announcement - April 12, 7-8:30 pm

2023-04-12 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Hi Ginny, I just copied and pasted the link from the flyer Matthew attached earlier: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8036285630?pwd=b00zMFRiT3NyQUYwRW9qaWRtT053Q709  See some of you there! Best,Michelle BarnesSouth Great Road Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 1:23 PM, Gin

[LincolnTalk] INF: Link to Recorded Water Commission Pre-ATM Presentation

2023-03-08 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, As part of the streamlining of the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) process, the Water Commission is pleased to share with you a recording of our recent presentation to the Finance Committee.  This presentation covers the main highlights of the past year, the FY2024 operating budget,

[LincolnTalk] ND: Fear Free Certified Dog Groomer

2023-02-08 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Wondering if anyone knows of any good Fear Free certified dog groomers in the area? Thank you! Michelle Barnes South Great Road -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lin

[LincolnTalk] IN: Donelan’s is open!

2023-02-04 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Donelan’s is back open again! Thank you, Michelle Barnes RLF/LLCT, Chair S. Great Rd. Begin forwarded message: > From: Michelle Barnes > Date: February 4, 2023 at 1:11:00 PM EST > To: Lincoln@lincolntalk.org > Cc: Geoff McGean > Subject: IN: Donelan’s power outage > > Dea

[LincolnTalk] IN: Donelan’s power outage

2023-02-04 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Donelan’s has experienced a power outage due to a blown circuit breaker. It is only affecting Donelan’s. They expect to reopen by 2 PM. Thank you, Michelle Barnes RLF/LLCT, chair S. Great Rd. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Se

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water?

2023-01-16 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear Kate, Sonja and LincolnTalk, Here is the guidance for what to do with discolored water on our Lincoln Water Department (LWD) website.  I forwarded the below message to the Water Superintendent, Darin LaFalam, also ccd here.  I'm sure if he believes more information or help is warranted bey

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommendation for Matt The Drain Guy (617-591-1159)

2022-12-17 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, +1 for Matt The Drain Guy, and Pat, too. Same terrific experience. Best, Michelle Barnes South Great Road > On Dec 17, 2022, at 5:44 PM, Gus Browne wrote: > >  > A blockage in our septic pipe last night led to a call to this company late > last evening. Matt responded promp

[LincolnTalk] ND: Open Water Commission seat in March 2023

2022-11-19 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Greetings from one of your three elected water commissioners! I’m writing to let you all know that I do not plan to run for a second term, and to encourage you to consider running for the position in time for the 2023 spring elections. There is a lot to commend the position.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Question

2022-11-14 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Welcome, Elizabeth! As you may know, the moderators recommend starting your subject line with “FS” if you have an item for sale. I’m not positive, but I suspect that you could set an email filter to send such formatted messages to trash if you wanted. Though it is true that we are not all comp

[LincolnTalk] ISO Ex pen to borrow through Tuesday

2022-09-14 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, I’m wondering whether anyone has an exercise pen for medium-sized dogs lying around they aren’t using that I could borrow (or rent) through Tuesday? Thank you, Michelle Barnes South Great Road -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Sear

Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO: Wasp control recommendation

2022-09-12 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
I second the Justin recommendation, Chris. Good luck. That is horrible! > On Sep 12, 2022, at 10:29 AM, Chris Hamilton wrote: > > Our living room is currently hosting a yellow jacket infestation. Does > anyone have any experience/recommendation regarding local pest control > services? > > T

Re: [LincolnTalk] Hummingbirds

2022-08-06 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Me too, Diana! A Bombus fervidus as well — so exciting! Best, Michelle Barnes South Great Road > On Aug 6, 2022, at 4:58 PM, Diana Abrashkin wrote: > >  > Since I planted a large bed of Bee Balm , I've had many more visits by > hummingbirds than I did before > Diana Abrashkin, Registered Arch

[LincolnTalk] INF: Water Commission Public Meeting Regarding Level 3 Critical Drought This Friday at 1:00 PM by Zoom

2022-07-26 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, As recently promised by Ruth Ann Hendrickson, Water Commission Chair, the Water Commissioners will have a virtual public meeting this coming Friday, July 29th, at 1:00 P.M. by Zoom to discuss our response to the state's recent announcement of a Level 3 critical drought for our

Re: [LincolnTalk] Drought suggestions

2022-07-26 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Great catch, Heather!   It is also an excellent time to make sure none of your toilets are running and that you have no other leaks.  The Lincoln Water Dept. has guidance on their website for how to check for leaks. Thank you,Michelle BarnesWater CommissionerSouth Great Road On Tuesday, July

[LincolnTalk] ISO: horse halter repair person

2022-07-19 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Hi LincolnTalk, Anyone have a person they would recommend for repairing a horse halter that broke away? If so, I’d love your recommendation! I understand Weston Shoe Repair (think I’m remembering that correctly!) is really good but not taking new customers for the summer. Please email me priv

Re: [LincolnTalk] bikes and trails and horses and dogs and snow shoe people and skiers and

2022-07-12 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, [Disclaimer: Posting this as a resident of Lincoln to provide hopefully useful information for this part of the Lincoln Talk discussion and not in any of my capacities on Town-based Boards.] In case you are interested in the question Rich Rosenbaum recently posed (also below):

Re: [LincolnTalk] Swap table children's books

2022-07-01 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Thank you, Margaret! > On Jul 1, 2022, at 3:03 PM, Margaret P Flint wrote: > > The books for children left at the swap shed are checked by Friends of the > Library for those in good condition that are then sold on the book cart > inside the library, which in turn fund Friends programs. > --

Re: [LincolnTalk] Swap table children books question

2022-07-01 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Thanks LincolnTalk for all the suggestions of where to put these books to good use! Best, Michelle > On Jul 1, 2022, at 10:41 AM, Michelle Barnes via Lincoln > wrote: > > Good Morning, LincolnTalk, > > Our almost 13 year-old daughter is going through her books and seem

[LincolnTalk] Swap table children books question

2022-07-01 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Good Morning, LincolnTalk, Our almost 13 year-old daughter is going through her books and seems ready to give away many of her older books now. She will probably be getting rid of 150-200 children books, most probably pretty “well-loved,” though some I got her I don’t think she ever read. Any

[LincolnTalk] Sulfa smell: Water issues

2022-06-30 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear Tamika and LincolnTalk, After flushing and a little time, the Water Superintendent expects this sulfa smell to dissipate pretty quickly. Please do let us know if this is not the case, though, as in that eventuality the Superintendent says we will try to do some more flushing of pipes in

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: INFO: POST-WATER INTERRUPTION CHECK LIST

2022-06-29 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear Tamika and LincolnTalk, Below please find a message sent around by Water Commission Chair Ruth Ann Hendrickson earlier in the month regarding what to do in the event of water interruption, along with a link to the Water Department website about clearing your pipes in the event of discolore

[LincolnTalk] The Tack Room & the water main break

2022-06-29 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Yesterday’s water main break on Lincoln Road was at best an unfortunate and uncomfortable experience for the very many townsfolk affected. Also strongly affected was Lincoln’s own The Tack Room restaurant at The Mall. The restaurant had one or two large groups booked last

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Arts and Farmers Market -- Opens for the season this Saturday

2022-06-01 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
What a wonderful and incredible community effort! Thank you all for making it happen. With much gratitude and appreciation, Michelle Barnes South Great Road > On Jun 1, 2022, at 2:31 PM, Jocelyn Finlay wrote: > >  > Correction: note that yoga will be happening in July only. > > Live music, b

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln

2022-05-28 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Hi Allen, Related, have you seen the recent My Turn: More Affordable Housing Will Not Burden Schools” statement from the School Committee? I will bring up the idea of a similar statement sharing what we know about the impact of more housing on our water permit with the water commissioners at a

[LincolnTalk] ISO: horse insurance recommendations

2022-05-23 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Just leased a horse for our daughter — a lease to own situation at our option — and I’m wondering if any of you have a recommendation for horse insurance that you’d be willing to share with me? Thank you, Michelle Barnes South Great Road -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To po

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bags for Garlic Mustard

2022-05-11 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Hi Sara, RLF has some outside their office and I believe the Town’s Conservation Dept does as well. I’ve got some bags of this invasive myself. I really do need to try garlic mustard pesto one of these years! Take care, Michelle > On May 11, 2022, at 11:32 AM, Sara Mattes wrote: > > Is th

[LincolnTalk] March 2022 Wildlife Column: Spring Arrivals

2022-03-22 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, The March LLCT Wildlife Column by Lincoln’s own very talented and knowledgeable Gwyn Loud is below. Signs of spring are abundant, with new ones popping up by the day, and we hope you are out exploring and enjoying our beautiful natural world! Best regards; Michelle Barnes Sou

Re: [LincolnTalk] ENDORSEMENT: Jim Hutchinson for Select Board (vote March 28)

2022-03-18 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, I couldn’t agree more with Andy Payne’s below endorsement of Jim Hutchinson for Select Board based on my personal experience of working with him on the water commission since 2019. As he said at the candidate forum, he really is here to listen and best serve our community, not

[LincolnTalk] Question about contested 2022 Lincoln races

2022-03-18 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, I’m wondering whether the candidates challenging incumbents in the two 2022 town elections, or anyone else for that matter, might be able to shed any light on why they’ve entered the race? From the candidate forum I did not get a strong sense of that. (Rightly so, in order to

[LincolnTalk] INF: Tack Room Grand Opening This Weekend! Plus Kiss the Ground Panel Recording.

2022-02-18 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
 Dear Lincoln Talk, The Tack Room is opening on SATURDAY!!! We are so happy to have a new, excited restaurant to help bring life to the Mall. As you may have surmised from my recent posting for a dishwasher, they face the same staffing issues we read about as the pandemic has brought extrem

[LincolnTalk] IN: February 2022 Wildlife Column: Maples, Beavers, and More!

2022-02-17 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear Lincoln Talk, Below please find the latest installment of Lincoln naturalist (and LLCT/RLF Trustee) Gwyn Loud's Wildlife Column.  Lots of different type of weasel activity plus some winter surprises from The Smaller Majority (one of my favorite books).  To put one more sighting into the ro

[LincolnTalk] INF: Winter Carnival This Weekend, Plus February Film and Virtual Programs

2022-02-02 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Please join us over this upcoming Winter Carnival weekend for some fresh — bracing even! — air and exercise while searching for the awesome nature-inspired art created by Birches students for our community to seek, find and admire on (all of our) our beautiful trails.  More in

Re: [LincolnTalk] Donelan's

2022-02-01 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Hi Toby, Rob Stringer posted a photo of an open Donelan’s earlier this afternoon — happy news indeed! Thank you, Michelle Barnes RLF/LLCT Chair South Great Road > On Feb 1, 2022, at 6:49 PM, Toby Frost wrote: > > Did they open today? > > I didn't go look because I thought there might be a c

[LincolnTalk] INF: Donelan’s

2022-01-31 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Donelan’s current plan is to open tomorrow afternoon barring any further hiccups. Thank you, Michelle Barnes RLF/LLCT Chair South Great Road -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble

[LincolnTalk] INF: Donelan’s update

2022-01-31 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, The good news is that Donelan’s equipment is fixed and they are in the process of restocking. They are hoping to reopen tomorrow pending BoH approval. Thank you for your interest, concern, support and patience! Best regards, Michelle Barnes RLF/LLCT Chair South Great Road --

[LincolnTalk] INF: Donelan’s Update

2022-01-26 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Despite their best efforts to hasten their reopening, Donelan’s is still awaiting certain parts to finish the needed repairs. A partial reopening doesn’t look realistic at this point. They are now expecting their reopening to be in the middle of next week and are eagerly look

[LincolnTalk] INF: Employment Opportunity with The Tack Room at Lincoln Station

2022-01-26 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, The Tack Room, the new restaurant opening soon at Lincoln Station, is in need of a dishwasher.  The wage is $17.00 per hour.  Applications and interest can be submitted here. Their menus are up, too! Thank you, Michelle BarnesRLF/LLCT ChairSouth Great Road-- The LincolnTalk

[LincolnTalk] INF: Donelan's Update

2022-01-25 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Donelan's is awaiting the arrival of one more system for the return of normal operations.  The latest forecast is for a reopening at the end of the week.  Fingers crossed! We remain grateful for your continued patience and support. Best regards,Michelle BarnesRLF/LLCT ChairSouth

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: INF: Donelan’s update

2022-01-23 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Barnes RLF/LLCT Chair South Great Road Begin forwarded message: > From: Michelle Barnes via Lincoln > Date: January 21, 2022 at 12:22:42 PM EST > To: lincoln@lincolntalk.org > Cc: Geoff McGean > Subject: [LincolnTalk] INF: Donelan’s update > > Dear Lincoln Talk, > >

[LincolnTalk] INF: Donelan’s update

2022-01-21 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear Lincoln Talk, Unfortunately, some of the parts needed to fix the mechanical repairs are taking longer to acquire than originally expected. As a result, Donelan’s is unlikely to reopen this weekend. The current best estimate for their reopening is early next week. Thank you for your patie

[LincolnTalk] INF: Donelan’s update

2022-01-20 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Mechanical repairs are going well (knock on wood!) at Donelan’s and they hope to start restocking in the next couple of days. Barring any setbacks, the expectation is that they will reopen this week. As soon as we have more information to share, we will do so. Thank you aga

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: January 2022 Wildlife Column: Temperature Changes and Bird Count Results

2022-01-18 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Gwyn Loud’s latest Wildlife column is out and I wanted to share it with you as it is always a delight. As usual, many of our local naturalists and photographers are featured in Gwyn’s column. A special shout out in this edition goes to naturalist (and photographer/videographe

[LincolnTalk] Donelan’s

2022-01-18 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear Lincoln Talk, Donelan’s recently experienced water in the basement which led to mechanical issues. The forecast and hope is that they will be fixed by the weekend, allowing them to reopen then. We will keep you posted if any changes and regret any inconvenience this may cause. Best reg

Re: [LincolnTalk] Too much - or too little - salt on the road

2022-01-16 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear Dennis, Regarding your suggested cost/benefit analysis of salt use. What of the indirect and direct costs of sodium and chloride to human and environmental health, including clean water and healthy wetlands (as well as the impact on climate resiliency of healthy wetlands), as Joan Kimbal

Re: [LincolnTalk] Too much - or too little - salt on the road

2022-01-16 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
 Dear Dennis, The most recent citation in that article you linked to “Road Salt Impacts on Drinking Water” (which actually appears to be a chapter — do you know who wrote it as it doesn’t say?) is 1990. Has there been nothing done since?! I somehow doubt that. Interesting quote on the mitig

Re: [LincolnTalk] Kids kf94 masks - I have extra

2021-12-31 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
I’d love a couple, if I may, Diana! I ordered some from Amazon last night online but they won’t arrive until Tuesday. It would be great to have some for Monday and Tuesdays school days. Thank you! Michelle > On Dec 31, 2021, at 9:47 AM, DJCP wrote: > >  > If anyone is looking for kids' kf

[LincolnTalk] IN: December 2021 Wildlife Column: Winter Landscapes and Wildlife Sightings

2021-12-17 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Below is December’s exciting and informative missive about Lincoln’s natural world from Lincoln’s very own distinguished naturalist, Gwyn Loud. I learn something new and exciting every time I read her terrific wildlife column for the LLCT and our community. We are grateful to

[LincolnTalk] IN: An Act Relative to Pesticides

2021-12-13 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Please consider supporting An Act Relative to Pesticides.   An “Act relative to pesticides” (H.3991) would better regulate the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), thereby reducing their deadly impacts on birds of prey and other wildlife. SGARs kill rod

[LincolnTalk] FS: Used American dolls and accoutrements

2021-12-02 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Trying again with a smaller message to get through moderation.  Pdf no longer attached. Thanks,Michelle BarnesSouth Great Road - Forwarded Message - From: Michelle Barnes To: Lincoln Talk Sent: Thursday, December 2, 2021, 03:41:20 PM ESTSubject: FS: Used American dolls and accoutreme

[LincolnTalk] On Belonging Speaker Series: Rich Holschuh Recording

2021-11-17 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear Lincoln Talk, ICYMI, Rich Holschuh gave an inspiring, deep, beautiful and generous ode to what it means to Belong in Outdoor Spaces, "N'sibo: The River to which I Belong." It was riveting! The recording can be linked to below, or from the On Belonging Outdoors Speaker Series website.

[LincolnTalk] Recording Available: We Got a Climate Bill for Massachusetts - Now What?

2021-11-17 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear Lincoln Talk, If you missed Monday night's discussion with Senator Barrett on the Climate Bill for Massachusetts, but would still like to have a listen, you can access the recording at the below link. We thank all of you, Senator Barrett and staff, and our co-sponsors — the First Parish in

[LincolnTalk] Tonight at 7 PM: We Got a Climate Bill for MA. Now What?

2021-11-15 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
 Dear Lincoln Talk, Here’s hoping you will join us for tonight’s zoom meeting with Senator Barrett! Details are below. Registration closes at 7, which is when the event begins tonight. Thank you! Michelle Barnes South Great Road LLCT/RLF, Chair Begin forwarded message: > From: Paul Shor

[LincolnTalk] Chainsaw help

2021-11-13 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Hi Lincoln Talk, Anyone out there with a chain saw willing to go now or soon to 555 High Cargill Rd in Concord to help Emily at North Bridge Farm clear a tree blocking the road so she can get to the barn and horses? Think she is happy to compensate. Is just in a bit of a fix right now with a ho

Re: [LincolnTalk] crazy/snake/jumping worms ?

2021-10-03 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Thanks, Belinda. This prompted a Google search where I learned grunting is actually a competitive sport! Perhaps we could have a few well-timed town-wide grunting competitions, with the person with the most worms per sq. ft. of land “winning?” Best, Michelle Barnes South Great Rd > On Oct 3,

Re: [LincolnTalk] crazy/snake/jumping worms ?

2021-10-03 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Good morning, Sorry about your infestation. They are super destructive. UMass has this info: https://ag.umass.edu/turf/management-updates-october-24-2019 This from the National invasive species info center: https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/terrestrial/invertebrates/asian-jumping-worm This

[LincolnTalk] INF: Racism and the Economy: Focus on the Wealth Divide, on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021

2021-09-28 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, Another installment in the Federal Reserve System’s “Racism and the Economy” series. It is sure to be very well done, and I hope it is of interest to at least some of you. Thank you, Michelle Barnes South Great Road Begin forwarded message: > From: Federal Reserve – Racism

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Please join us for Racism and the Economy: Focus on Health, on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021

2021-09-02 Thread Michelle Barnes via Lincoln
Dear LincolnTalk, This may be of interest to some of you. This is a panel discussion hosted by the Federal Reserve System on “Racism and the Economy: Focus on Health.” I’m sure it will be at least as good as the one they did earlier in the summer with a focus on housing, which was excellent.

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