[LincolnTalk] Water Dept Alert - Thursday - Winter and Old Winter Streets

Residents of Winter and Old Winter Street, We will be removing an old, non-operational hydrant on the morning of Thursday, Sept 19th. We will be temporarily shutting of water to perform this work at approximately 8:00 am. Homes known to be effected are: Winter St. House numbers 14 thru 63 Old W

[LincolnTalk] Water Department Alert - Water Main Flushing

The Lincoln Water Department will be performing water main flushing on Thursday, September 12th from 12:00pm to 7:00pm at the following locations:   Lincoln Road   Mackintosh Lane   Spnea Lane   Meadowdam Road   Woodbrook Road   Ridge Road   Todd Pond Road   Short

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Department Notification: Water Rate Hearing Public Meetings

. Thanks, Darin LaFalam Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> From: V Saleme Sent: Friday, August 23, 2024 2:48:12 PM To: LaFalam, Darin Cc: lincoln@lincolntalk.org Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Department Notification: Water Rate Hearing

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Department Notification: Water Rate Hearing Public Meetings

Ahead of any meetings, and to better prepare those who might be attending, can you ‘specific’ as to what the shortfalls in revenue were comprised of? Additionally, what were the ‘recent directives’ from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue? Vic On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 1:41 PM LaFalam, Darin

[LincolnTalk] Water Department Notification: Water Rate Hearing Public Meetings

Notice of Water Rate Hearings Dear Lincoln Residents, The Lincoln Water Department and Water Commissioners are committed to providing high-quality water to our community while ensuring that our operations remain cost-effective. Despite our efforts, we have encountered a shortfall in last year's

Re: [LincolnTalk] water emergency

Wednesday afternoon. There were a few callers that did not >> leave messages. I did not return those calls. >> >> >> >> Appreciatively, >> >> >> >> Darin >> >> >> >> *From:* Bijoy Misra >> *Sent:* Thursday, August

Re: [LincolnTalk] water emergency

ere a few callers that did not > leave messages. I did not return those calls. > > > > Appreciatively, > > > > Darin > > > > *From:* Bijoy Misra > *Sent:* Thursday, August 15, 2024 7:41 AM > *To:* LaFalam, Darin > *Cc:* Lincoln Talk > *Subjec

Re: [LincolnTalk] water emergency

air from hydrants.   We appreciate your patience and understanding,   Darin LaFalam Water Superintendent       From: Bijoy Misra Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 3:56 PM To: Lincoln Talk Subject: [LincolnTalk] water emergency   Water service mismanagement A faulty

Re: [LincolnTalk] water emergency

about the water interruption Wednesday afternoon. There were a few callers that did not leave messages.  I did not return those calls.   Appreciatively,   Darin   From: Bijoy Misra Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2024 7:41 AM To: LaFalam, Darin Cc: Lincoln Talk Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] water

Re: [LincolnTalk] water emergency

: Thursday, August 15, 2024 7:41 AM To: LaFalam, Darin Cc: Lincoln Talk Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] water emergency Dear Mr Darin and friends, From the notice, we assumed that the 15th was the valid date. Then a truck showed up in front of the fire hydrant yesterday. Then we knew that possibly the

Re: [LincolnTalk] water emergency

: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 3:56 PM To: Lincoln Talk Subject: [LincolnTalk] water emergency Water service mismanagement A faulty notice came in mail : "Water repairs on Bedford Road pon Wednesday August 15, 7 AM to 2 PM." Water is off since the morning. Water office is closed. Police says it

[LincolnTalk] water emergency

Water service mismanagement A faulty notice came in mail : "Water repairs on Bedford Road pon Wednesday *August 15*, 7 AM to 2 PM." Water is off since the morning. Water office is closed. Police says it could be 6 PM as an estimate. I don't understand why they can't phase it so as not to cause inc

[LincolnTalk] Water well trouble in tower road

Is anyone else, especially on tower road, having trouble getting water out of a well? My well is pumping only a trickle of water. It could be the pump or it could be the water source. Just asking before I call Skillings. Thanks -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@li

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Service Line Leak Issue

Same... Dan Regan at Wayland Excavating fixed a water main leak about 5' from the town shut-off valve for us in Fall 2021.  He came in with relatively small equipment and worked towards our house, from the town valve, in 1' increments to avoid tearing up the asphalt too much.  He communicated g

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Service Line Leak Issue

Likewise, Dan Regan at Wayland Excavating. Dan is great to work with and his crew is very good. -Jack de Valpine Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2024, at 8:50 AM, Michael Luneau wrote: > >  > I had a similar leak in 2022 and I called Wayland Excavating. They did a > great job. > >> On 0

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Service Line Leak Issue

I had a similar leak in 2022 and I called Wayland Excavating. They did a great job. > On 01/02/2024 12:07 PM EST Greg Schmergel wrote: > > > Happy New Year LincolnTalk! > > > > We got a letter from the Water Department saying there is a leak in the > service line between the road and

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Service Line Leak Issue

Hello Greg, Happy New Year. Charlie Stankard, Lincoln Resident, friend and excavator does a lot of work for the water department. He is very experienced and would be a good candidate. Kind Regards, Scott Clary 617-968-5769 Sent from a mobile device - please excuse typos and errors On Tue, Jan

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Service Line Leak Issue

Happy New Year LincolnTalk! We got a letter from the Water Department saying there is a leak in the service line between the road and our house that we are responsible for fixing--has anyone dealt with this issue before?  which contractor(s) did you use?  Any advice/recommendations would be app

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water quality

We've been away. Our water is very yellow. I asked ALEXA and she said Lincoln had a boil water isssue. I only responded to you. I don't want to start a water scare. I could be mistaken. Thanks, Eric Eric Snyder esnyde...@comcast.net 423-240-3344 - C 781-257-5248 - H > On 11/16/2023 10:53 AM

[LincolnTalk] Water quality

Does Lincoln currently have a drinking water - boil only ban? An idea when it will end? Thanks. Eric Snyder esnyde...@comcast.net 423-240-3344 - C 781-257-5248 - H-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mail

[LincolnTalk] Water Service Interruption Today

Lincoln has just been notified by the Town of Weston that beginning at 9:00AM today they will be making emergency repairs to their water lines. These repairs unfortunately will interrupt the water service for residents of Round Hill Road and Hawthorne Circle. They estimate that water service w

[LincolnTalk] Water Department Alert: Water Main Flushing

The Lincoln Water Department will be flushing water mains in the following locations on Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd from 2:00pm until 8:00pm. Lincoln Road - near Town Hall Silver Hill at Trapelo Winter St. Old Winter St. Strafford Way a

[LincolnTalk] Water Dept Alert: Water Main Flushing

The Lincoln Water Department will be flushing water mains in the following locations on Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th from 2:00pm until 8:00pm. Lincoln Road - near Town Hall Silver Hill at Trapelo Winter St. Old Winter St. Strafford Way

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Department - Correction - Outdoor Water Use Restrictions Two Days Per Week

Darin, Thanks for the update and clarification. It seems confusing and complicated. Glad you are on top of it. This certainly makes a difference for our smaller gardens. Keep up the great work you you! With much appreciation, Cindy > On May 22, 2023, at 6:57 AM, LaFalam, Darin wrote: > >

[LincolnTalk] Water Department - Correction - Outdoor Water Use Restrictions Two Days Per Week

Correction: Water Conservation Restrictions - Outdoor watering Two Days per week, by house number. Even = Tuesday and Saturday, Odd = Wednesday and Sunday. We received our new Charles River Watershed Registration that stated we needed to go to 1 day per week outdoor watering starting May 1st.

[LincolnTalk] Water Department Alert: Water Main Flushing - Wed May 17th

The Lincoln Water Dept will continue hydrant flushing this afternoon / evening, Wednesday May 17th, between 2:00 and 8:00pm. Areas will include: Bedford Road South of Rte. 2, Harvest Circle, Fox Run, Autumn Lane, Cider Lane, The Commons, Wheeler Road. If your water becomes discolored as a resul

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Dept Alert: Mandatory Water Conservation Level 1 Enacted as of May 1st

he future. > Particularly with the towns resident’s cooperation with water conservation. > > > > Appreciatively, > > > > Darin > > > > *From:* Ursula Nowak > *Sent:* Monday, May 15, 2023 12:47 PM > *To:* LaFalam, Darin > *Cc:* lincoln@lincolntalk.org > *Sub

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Dept Alert: Mandatory Water Conservation Level 1 Enacted as of May 1st

the future. Particularly with the towns resident’s cooperation with water conservation.   Appreciatively,   Darin   From: Ursula Nowak Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 12:47 PM To: LaFalam, Darin Cc: lincoln@lincolntalk.org Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Dept Alert: Mandatory Water Conservation Leve

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Dept Alert: Mandatory Water Conservation Level 1 Enacted as of May 1st

To: LaFalam, Darin Cc: lincoln@lincolntalk.org Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Dept Alert: Mandatory Water Conservation Level 1 Enacted as of May 1st Thanks, Darin. I would be interested to learn what our per capita usage was last year and whether the unusual restrictions last summer brought t

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Dept Alert: Mandatory Water Conservation Level 1 Enacted as of May 1st

Thanks, Darin. I would be interested to learn what our per capita usage was last year and whether the unusual restrictions last summer brought that number down in comparison to previous years. Ursula On Mon, May 15, 2023 at 10:51 AM LaFalam, Darin wrote: > The mandatory seasonal water use restri

[LincolnTalk] Water Dept Alert: Mandatory Water Conservation Level 1 Enacted as of May 1st

The mandatory seasonal water use restrictions are in effect from May 1st until September 30. We are currently in stage 1 water conservation level. a) Level 1 (Mild Drought): All nonessential outdoor water uses are restricted to no more than one day per week, before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.,

[LincolnTalk] Water treatment company and system

I am in need of a excellent water treatment company who would be able to evaluate and make suggestions for a new or upgraded system for my well in Lincoln. Please forward any companies you have worked with in the past and any specific outstanding treatments you are using presently on your well wa

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water?

: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 8:45 AM To: sonjajoh...@gmail.com; djgi...@gmail.com Cc: katebruen...@gmail.com; lincoln@lincolntalk.org Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Water? I don't think Ruth Ann is still on the water board. Best to call the water department 781 259 8997, -Original Message-

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water?

: [LincolnTalk] Water? Hello All. Your water, Kate, is simply unacceptable. You should not have had to reach out to neighbors or town officials, regarding the color and concern regarding your water. I moved to Lincoln in June of 2022. I had lived in 3 different homes in Lexington, and lived in

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water?

I don't think Ruth Ann is still on the water board.  Best to call the water department 781 259 8997, -Original Message- From: Sonja Johansson To: David G Cc: Kate Bruenner ; lincoln@lincolntalk.org Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2023 9:19 pm Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Water? That is terrib

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water?

Hello All. Your water, Kate, is simply unacceptable. You should not have had to reach out to neighbors or town officials, regarding the color and concern regarding your water. I moved to Lincoln in June of 2022. I had lived in 3 different homes in Lexington, and lived in Lexington for more than

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water?

To answer your original question, we are not experiencing such amber water in Farrar Pond Village. Our water, however, almost always smells and tastes like peat moss, to some degree. > On Jan 16, 2023, at 9:19 PM, Sonja Johansson wrote: > > That is terrible! I would call the non-emergency poli

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water?

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] Water?

That is terrible! I would call the non-emergency police line at 781 259 8113 or email : Ruth Ann Hendrickson raand...@earthlink.net Or water dept that is probably closed:781 259 8997 Sonja On Mon, Jan 16, 2023 at 9:09 PM David G wrote: > Wow that water looks terrible > Have you talked to the wat

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water?

Wow that water looks terrible Have you talked to the water dept? A whole house water filter may be worth it Davjd On Mon, Jan 16, 2023 at 8:51 PM Kate Bruenner wrote: > Hi All, > Is anyone else experiencing this? It's a little concerning to think we are > drinking this water?! Seems more disco

[LincolnTalk] Water Distribution System Flow Testing

Lincoln Residents, ALERT: We will be conducting some water distribution system flow testing tonight, 11/14/22, between 7:00pm and midnight. We will be performing more flushing on Thursday, 11/17/22, also between 7:00pm and midnight. The flushing will occur on the following roads: Sandy Pond Rd

[LincolnTalk] Water Main Flushing - Farrar Road - Lincoln Water Dept

Town of Lincoln residents, We are flushing the water main on Farrar Road today. There could be a temporary disruption in water quality. We apologies for any inconvenience. If your water gets dirty, we recommend flushing it out a cold water tap. Flushing it out a garden hose will prevent it from

[LincolnTalk] Water Pressure Concern

Has anyone noticed a change in water pressure today? We are in North Lincoln and have noticed a drop. We are wondering if anyone might know why. Just trying to figure out if the problem is unique to our home. Thanks, Kim -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntal

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water source suggestion

Great idea for others to adopt. Ruth Ann (She, her, hers) > On Aug 5, 2022, at 12:25 PM, Donald Milan wrote: > > I’ve been using the gallons of water from my basement dehumidifier > to water my garden flowers and vegetables. > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water source suggestion

If the drought keeps up like this, I'm going to put some buckets in the street to catch the overspray from my Weston neighbors' irrigation systems! On 08/05/2022 12:25 PM Donald Milan wrote: I’ve been usi

[LincolnTalk] Water source suggestion

I’ve been using the gallons of water from my basement dehumidifier to water my garden flowers and vegetables. -- 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.

Re: [LincolnTalk] water

The interconnectedness of the ponds and streams with the underground water aquifers is above my pay grade. I do know that Lincoln is part of three different river basins: The rain that falls on the ground in Lincoln north of Route two eventually moves to the Shawsheen river basin. The rain that

[LincolnTalk] water

 If I am correct, Lincoln sits at the top of the water table, so it is not only how Lincoln conserves, but what Sudbury and other towns do that could leave us high and dry. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.23

[LincolnTalk] Water ban

The commissioners will get together sometime this week and give you some more detailed guidance. Ruth Ann (She, her, hers) -- 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://

[LincolnTalk] Water issues

Is the water safe to drink and cook with after yesterday? This morning it was back on but reeked of sulfur. Tamika M. -- 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://pairli

[LincolnTalk] Water out on Mackintosh

Anywhere else? Work happening? Thanks for any info you can provide. Did leave a message for water department. Thanks. Thank you and be safe. Gretchen 978-771-9767 -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.233005

[LincolnTalk] Water leak on Lincoln Road

Because of a project at the schools, the water department had to shut off the water to the school complex using a valve on Lincoln Road. Unfortunately the valve seems to be leaking, spreading water over the road. The department has asked the DPW to increase sanding in that area. The construction

[LincolnTalk] water and pipes

Some time ago there was a listing from someone in the town water department about making sure your water pipes were not carrying disease if you had a vacation house,for example, that was not used for a year or so. I need that information for my brother and I can not find it. Can it be sent a

[LincolnTalk] Water Dept update and FY23 budget proposal

Hi All, If you'd like to see a Select Board candidate (yours truly) in action and are curious about what is going on in the Water Department, please join us next Tuesday Feb 15 at 7:30pm where I'll be updating the Finance Committee on the Water Department's status and FY23 operating and capital

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Analysis Question

The water department website lists four testing companies: http://www.lincolntown.org/399/Water-Quality Ruth Ann (She, her, hers) > On Dec 26, 2021, at 7:41 PM, Daniela Caride wrote: > >  > I use Nashoba Analytical in Ayer, MA. > > https://www.nashobaanalytical..com/ > >> On Sun, Dec 26, 20

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Analysis Question

I use Nashoba Analytical in Ayer, MA. https://www.nashobaanalytical.com/ On Sun, Dec 26, 2021 at 6:27 PM Anne Warner wrote: > I’d love to hear the answer to this, because the water that comes out of > our tap still tastes like dead fish, and I’d like to get it tested too! > > - Sent from iPhone

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Analysis Question

I’d love to hear the answer to this, because the water that comes out of our tap still tastes like dead fish, and I’d like to get it tested too! - Sent from iPhone. Typed by thumb. Excuse misspellings! > On Dec 26, 2021, at 5:43 PM, Annamaria San Antonio > wrote: > >  > Season's Greetings,

[LincolnTalk] Water Analysis Question

Season's Greetings, I am looking for how/where to analyze the filtered water coming out of my water filter to see whether it performs as it says it does. Does anyone have any familiarity with a lab that does water analysis at an affordable cost for consumers / homeowners ? I'd appreciate hearing

[LincolnTalk] Water main break, Old Sudbury Rd.

There was a water main break this morning at 6 AM on old Sudbury Rd. It’s already repaired, but people in the area may experience brown water. Check your faucets and run the water to clear it if you have any discoloration. Ruth Ann Hendrickson Water Commissioner -- The LincolnTalk mailing lis

[LincolnTalk] Water

Dear friends, Does anyone know about reduced water pressure? Any knowledge on restoration? Regards, Bijoy Misra Bedford Road North -- 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 ht

[LincolnTalk] Water main break on Route 2-A

If you're in North Lincoln and without water, it's because of a break along Route 2-A. Crews are on-site to fix it but the timetable for repair is unknown, according to the Water Dept. Once water service is restored, they recommend running the COLD water for a time to flush out any brown water

Re: [LincolnTalk] water tastes bad

I would be interested in knowing the layout of sources and reservoirs, and where to the pipes run from them. Does anyone know‽ Sent from the all new AOL app for Android On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 3:06 PM, sally kindleberger wrote: Gordon not sure, but we were right under the reservoir so we

Re: [LincolnTalk] water tastes bad

Is this more located to northern parts of Lincoln? At least in my very southwest corner, the water seems ok. Maybe only some part of the network is affected, what might that be? Someone must know the layout of sources and reservoirs, and whereto the pipes run from them. Gordon Woodington Sally:

Re: [LincolnTalk] water tastes bad

Gordon not sure, but we were right under the reservoir so we got the brunt. Perhaps by the time the water got to you, it was mixed with Sandy Pond water and so the"doggie taste" had mellowed!🐕🐶🐩🐶🐕🐩 Or perhaps the fish taste had covered up the dead dog taste! On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 2:17 PM Gordon

Re: [LincolnTalk] water tastes bad

When I first moved here in 1967, Lincoln had that open pressure reservoir and no treatment plant. The water was sometimes coffee brown and occasionally had fish parts floating in it. Our water is much improved since those days! ;-) Ruth Ann (She, her, hers) > On Oct 29, 2021, at 12:29 PM, sally

Re: [LincolnTalk] water tastes bad

Once in my childhood, we had terrible tasting water. It turned out that a dog had drowned in the reservoir above our house on Bedford Road. Soon afterward the reservoir was covered! On Thu, Oct 28, 2021 at 3:51 PM Dan Paul wrote: > This is good news. Thank you! > > On Oct 28, 2021, at 3:40 PM,

Re: [LincolnTalk] water tastes bad

This is good news. Thank you! > On Oct 28, 2021, at 3:40 PM, Ruth Ann Hendrickson > wrote: > >  > This happens every fall when the cooler nights cause the cooled top layer of > water to sink, thereby churning up the water and bringing up some of the > organics from the bottom. It should impr

Re: [LincolnTalk] water tastes bad

This happens every fall when the cooler nights cause the cooled top layer of water to sink, thereby churning up the water and bringing up some of the organics from the bottom. It should improve in a few days. The water is still safe to drink. Ruth Ann Hendrickson (She, her) Water Commissioner

[LincolnTalk] water tastes bad

The water coming out of our tap tastes and smells like rotten fish. Is anyone else experiencing the same? Ick. -- Anne Taubes Warner warneran...@gmail.com -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/.

[LincolnTalk] Water Superintendent voted State Director of the New England Water Works Association

I was asked how we "snagged" this excellent new employee. All the credit belongs to the dynamic team of Dan Pereira and Jim Hutchinson who doggedly pursued qualified candidates, reading many resumes and having multiple interviews until we found the right person. It took longer than we hoped, bu

Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Superintendent voted State Director of the New England Water Works Association

Kudos to Darin! He’s a great asset to both Lincoln and the NEWWA. Even in the short time that Darin has been working in Lincoln, the scope of his knowledge and commitment has been quite evident. Way to go Darin! -Cindy Sheriff > On Sep 22, 2021, at 4:27 PM, Ruth Ann Hendrickson > wrote: >

[LincolnTalk] Water Superintendent voted State Director of the New England Water Works Association

The Water Commissioners are delighted to report that our new Water Department Superintendent, Darin LaFalam, has been voted MA State Director of the New England Water Works Association. Having him in such a high position in this important organization will allow Lincoln to influence the directi

[LincolnTalk] Water main break

We just lost water, apparently there is a broken main somewhere in the area, not sure how widespread the issue is. The water department said 4-6 hour expected time until water is back. Thanks, Shira -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archi