Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

Agreed.Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 27, 2023, at 10:59 AM, John Mendelson wrote:You write as if everyone agrees the school has too much space.  I, for one, don't.  In my view, if there are lessons to be learned from the school building project, it is wise to examine the reasons why the town voted

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

You write as if everyone agrees the school has too much space. I, for one, don't. In my view, if there are lessons to be learned from the school building project, it is wise to examine the reasons why the town voted down the project in 2012, thereby rejecting $20.9 million in state funding.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

People of course are allowed to have their own opinions, but I don't believe this building project is about accepting our responsibility for taking care of our elders. As I have mentioned before, my father lived to 97 and was a big user of his local Council on Aging. You apparently believe that

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

so well said. build it and they shall come Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 7:48 PM, Lis Herbert wrote: I'm sorry, but the hair-splitting -- 13,000 vs. 11,400 sq. ft. -- so clouds the discussion that it becomes meaningless, especially when there is a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

I'm sorry, but the hair-splitting -- 13,000 vs. 11,400 sq. ft. -- so clouds the discussion that it becomes meaningless, especially when there is a suggestion to make up that 1,600 sq. ft. with other spaces in town. Aren't there administrative costs -- time and staffing -- associated with that way

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

I certainly pay my fair share of Federal and State tax dollars for things I should not have to afford to pay for but I still do my part, why only at the local level does it get scrutinized? I voted against a Millionaire Tax, and I voted to not put in place a form of Government that seems to want

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

John, This is about affordability and what makes sense. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but there should be no public shaming - ever- regardless of one’s views. This is not a tolerance or acceptance situation. This is a small town and we cannot always afford everything we want. Best, Cookie

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

I am so surprised that a community that encourages acceptance and tolerance would further not doing the right thing like providing a place for kids, adults and elders should be able to congregate. It is about space, about money, about having to be held accountable for past neglect like

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- size considerations

Dennis, Thank you for your thoughtful discussion of the Community Center size. I agree that the CCBC has not responded to the questions that many have been asking regarding space needs for existing programs. The 13,000 sq ft space not including LEAP or Maintenance is clearly too much. In

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center | Lexington, MA

Do we have any who have indicated the ability and desire to do the fixing? I know plenty of us would like to have stuff fixed, but we need fixers. Do we know they are out there? I fear Fred was last of such a generation. -- Sara Mattes > On Sep 22, 2023, at 3:39 PM, dilla tingley wrote:

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center | Lexington, MA

We have talked about including a fix-it shop in Lincoln's new Community Center. I hope we will have room for it. It not only helps residents with fixes, it provides meaningful activity for those who volunteer to be the fixers. Dilla On Fri, Sep 22, 2023 at 2:09 PM Faye Speert wrote: > I sent a

Re: [LincolnTalk] "Community center"

Please identify yourself! We are neighbors and need to know who is commenting. Thank you. Lynne Smith 5 Tabor Hill Road Lincoln, MA 01773 781-258-1175 Sent from my iPhone > On 29 Jun 2023, at 7:56 p.m., dcblinc--- via Lincoln > wrote: > >  > I have attended several "senior" group meetings.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee Project Update June11, 2023

Thanks for pulling up the resolution language, Rich. I agree, that is clearly what that language means. So continuing to consider a “100%” option is perfectly consistent with the resolution. Similarly, the resolution language clearly says that the new community center will be at Hartwell,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee Project Update June11, 2023

I am confused. I thought the Spc.Town meeting vote charged the CCBC to develop options that were 50% and 75% of the price tag of $25 million, and to look at other sites for program locations. “...to assist the CommunityCenter Building Committee in developing a range of Community Center design

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - lessons learned from the new COA building in the town of Harvard

Sadly, we missed an opportunity when the Camb. Trust Bank building was on the market. But, at that time, we were exclusively focused on having only one building/site, and it was obvious that the youth programs needed to be located on the campus. So, that sent us down the path where we find

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - lessons learned from the new COA building in the town of Harvard

Hi Seth, Perhaps my point was missed… Do you know of a suitable commercial property in Lincoln with ample parking and a big enough existing footprint to allow for only interior renovation? Tricia > On May 13, 2023, at 1:42 PM, Seth Rosen wrote: > >  > Tricia, I agree with you, and

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - lessons learned from the new COA building in the town of Harvard

Tricia, I agree with you, and thankfully for the Harvard taxpayers, reason prevailed and they ended up with an outcome appropriately responsive to their needs. But we have to be honest about this process and what’s going on - the folks at the CCBC feel strongly we need a new building, and

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - lessons learned from the new COA building in the town of Harvard

Interesting to note that the lead of the architecture firm the Andover project is a Lincoln resident.Perhaps he could offer some (pro bono) insight.Sara Mattes71 Conant Rd.Sent from my iPadOn May 12, 2023, at 11:16 AM, c...@comcast.net wrote: As a former Andover resident, I can

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - lessons learned from the new COA building in the town of Harvard

Understanding census implications for Lincoln is complicated. Lincoln’s population also includes HAFB. All the housing is in Lincoln bounds. The jump from 2010 and 2020 could be attributed to the growth at The Commons, which came online in 2010 and has expanded since. Harvard hosts neither Air

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - lessons learned from the new COA building in the town of Harvard

Thank you, Karla, That’s great information. I particularly like the fact that Harvard voted down " a $4.5M renovation and expansion project “ because they thought it was too expensive. Reminds me of the “old days” when people really thought about it before spending money. It’s an inspiring

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - lessons learned from the new COA building in the town of Harvard

Hi Karla, Not taking a side but you wrote: - Harvard has a population of ~7K, so 40% higher than Lincoln’s I did want to point out that according to the 2020 Census, Lincoln's population is/was 6,941 and Harvard's population is/was 6.851 so I was unsure where you got your population figures

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction?

Some people think they will save money by sticking ONLY the seniors in a building by a loud train and spreading other activities across other dilapidated, unsafe buildings. Penny wise and pound foolish.  Sent from AOL on Android On Thu, May 11, 2023 at 9:39 AM, RAandBOB wrote: -- The

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction?

I agree that the committee was charged with looking at other spaces around town for a more distributed program offering. It’s just the main building that houses the services that need to be together in private spaces that is charged with being at Hartwell. There are still quite a few people who

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction?

rom: Lincoln [mailto:lincoln-boun...@lincolntalk.org] On Behalf Of Sara Mattes Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 6:43 PM To: Barbara Low Cc: Lincoln Talk Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction? I have been using COA programming

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction?

2023 6:43 PM To: Barbara Low Cc: Lincoln Talk Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction? I have been using COA programming for years…15 or so. I have enjoyed multiple programs in multiple settings. How was

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction?

I too support taking a second look at renovating the beautiful architectural buildings in our town which are in dire need of upgrade and maintenance —the Mall, Stone Church, Pierce House, Bemis, Old Town Hall, our Library. Lincoln Roads are due for some repaving too. Best, Melinda Sent from

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction?

the COA services. Your day will come.BarbaraFrom: Lincoln on behalf of Seth Rosen Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 4:54 PMTo: Ruth Ann Hendrickson Cc: Lincoln@lincolntalk.org Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction? Ruth

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction?

Lincoln on behalf of Seth Rosen > > Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 4:54 PM > To: Ruth Ann Hendrickson > Cc: Lincoln@lincolntalk.org > Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and > observations. Is it time for a course correction?

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction?

From: Lincoln on behalf of Seth Rosen Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 4:54 PM To: Ruth Ann Hendrickson Cc: Lincoln@lincolntalk.org Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction?  Ruth Ann - I can’t speak for others

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction?

Ruth Ann - I can’t speak for others, but I am not disagreeing with the location of the proposed community center.  I agree if one was to be built, the Hartwell location is the optimal one.I am disagreeing that we need a community center at all.  I don’t think we should build one.  Instead I think

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction?

The charge to the CCBC, at the Spc.Town Meeting, was to consider alternative locations for a variety of programs, uses and functions. Hartwell was to remain the principle site for NEW construction, but that other sites were to be included for some uses, in order to reduce the amount of new

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction?

Five years or so ago, the assigned committees did an EXHAUSTIVE search for potential sites for a new Community Center including multiple open charettes to discuss locations. The overwhelming choice of the large group of participants was to have the Center at Hartwell. The motion at town

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - more in-depth analysis and observations. Is it time for a course correction?

Peter,Thank you for your thoughtful comments. You have given detail and rationale for my desire to see our old, unique buildings maintained and our new one more fully used.I am waiting for reassurance that the committee is interested in something more than just a new building.  But, as others have

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center location

Correct. My response does not endorse a viewpoint On Thursday, May 4, 2023, Seth Rosen wrote: > Hi Louis - I think you meant that YOUR response does not endorse a > viewpoint. I thought you meant that MY response does not endorse a > viewpoint. I was responding from my phone and didn't see

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center location

Hi Louis - I think you meant that YOUR response does not endorse a viewpoint. I thought you meant that MY response does not endorse a viewpoint. I was responding from my phone and didn't see the italics. I may have misread your note, and if so, I apologize. Seth I Rosen Cell: 617-771-5602

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center location

Hi Louis, that is an important distinction and I appreciate you pointing it out.  While the thresholds for approval are important, I don’t think that’s germane in the context of my note. I feel my viewpoint was unambiguously expressed.Seth On May 4, 2023, at 12:00 PM, Louis Zipes wrote:This

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center location

*This response does not endorse a viewpoint.* *Such is the democratic process. The folks who feel strongly about this will show up in force and can be a majority of the vote despite being a minority of the town. The folks who do not show up will be paying most of the bill.* If you are

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center location

Hi Ned, I agree with you and Sarah. Candidly this was my fear and why I was such a vocal opponent of authorizing the funds. What was green-lighted to be an exploration of various alternatives is rapidly turning into a foregone conclusion that will cost at least $12.5M, with options up to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center cost options

Thanks for this analysis, Dennis. An excellent reminder of the price points and how we understood them in November. Lynne Smith 5 Tabor Hill Road Lincoln, MA 01773 cell: 781-258-1175 ly...@smith.net > On Mar 28, 2023, at 3:47 PM, Dennis Picker wrote: > > On November 30, 2022 voters

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Design Team Announcement

Alice, thank you for the link to the Lincoln Squirrel article. And thanks to the one person who suggested I opt in to receive what information the committee has posted about its meetings. My questions, however, remain unanswered - no one has offered a response on LT or thru personal email - and,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Design Team Announcement

Hi Michael et al, I just posted a story with a bit more detail in the Lincoln Squirrel: Design firm for community center is chosen Alice Waugh Editor, The Lincoln Squirrel and

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Design Team Announcement

As a point of information - not recalling information being posted/disseminated nor finding information on-line easily - a few questions: -Did the warrant article - or any explanation/presentation of the article - make clear that a new architect selection process would be undertaken - or be

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Design Team Announcement

I just took a look at the ICON Architecture website. Their work is fantastic—adaptive reuse, sustainable design, innovative building practices. I look forward to meeting members of the team tonight. Congratulations to the CCBC for choosing this forward-looking architectural firm to design our

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Bemis

I support Melinda’s idea that a rehab of Bemis would bea wonderful addition to the character of our town. There seems to me that here are already a number a spaces in town that have for rent signs out in south Lincoln business area…..is possible to work with any of these properties? What is

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

Hi Lis, I think it's a very fair point - if we do not build the $25M community center as currently conceived, the cost to build it may rise. I even think it's fair to say the cost almost certainly will rise, since inflation is likely to persist. However, I don't believe the "no" voters are

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

FYI: Stone Church has a large kitchen. melinda From: Lincoln on behalf of Dennis Picker Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 12:58 PM To: DJCP Cc: Lincoln Talk Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER The kitchen is an example of including nice to have vs

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

>From 2012, when the town declined to move forward: On June 5, 2012, the OPM presented the final project budget to the School Building Committee and School Committee, in the amount of $49,956,540, which included another update from MSBA that increased the maintenance incentive points from 1 to

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

I have nothing against a kitchen. I am just asking whether a “teaching” kitchen specifically for the purpose of teaching cooking classes is a “need” or a “want”. It’s just an example of the “features” that all add up to $25M. An “indoor/outdoor cafe” was also mentioned. You’re right, these are

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

I was not in town when the school was being built, but perhaps someone who was can answer this question: how much of that increase in costs was due to inflation vs “nice to haves” and features that were added without doing a needs assessment? Did we ever look back at the school project and say:

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

There is nothing like food to bring the community together. And cooking is indeed a life skill that used to be taught in home ec before the invention of Grubhub. That said, professional kitchens are expensive, there are town standards so you dont start a frie or get food poisoning and you can

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

Yes, you can disagree with my assessment of the situation. You can call my distinctions between essentials and non-essentials my opinion. That is legit. That is why the process needs to ultimately provide a vetted list that identifies and separates the two categories. That vetted list would be

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

Actually, Dennis, this sounds like it's your opinion. On Wed, Nov 30, 2022, 12:59 PM Dennis Picker wrote: > The kitchen is an example of including nice to have vs. essential needs in > the proposal. > > The kitchen that is included in both high end options is described as a > kitchen that can

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

The kitchen is an example of including nice to have vs. essential needs in the proposal. The kitchen that is included in both high end options is described as a kitchen that can accomodate cooking classes and the weekly senior dining lunch. Cooking classes might be a nice addition to our

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

Why the harping on the kitchen? Do you think cutting the kitchen is going to save $10 million? The cost is going to be relatively nominal. Plus, it seems like people who are opposed to the kitchen have the privilege of not having had to watch their aging parents lose the ability to safely cook

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

Not to mention all of the volunteer and paid staff effort that went towards that first school project. Still boggles my mind how we snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. We would have been long past the school project AND the Community Center and having our hardworking volunteers and paid

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

Part of it was the lost of state funding, but costs to build the school about doubled.. between 2012 and 2018 In 2012, the school building was going to be $49M, $21M was from state funding + $28M was from the town. In 2018, we ended up spending about $94M So the building costs almost doubled

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

The problem is the starting point of $25M, which includes so many “wants” like a teaching kitchen and a cafe. Inflation shouldn’t be the reason we push forward a $25M project without understanding our true needs. Wayland, which has so many more residents than us, is building a community center

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

Wasn’t in part to the loss of funding from the state. On Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 11:11 AM Lis Herbert wrote: > Sara: > > Do not try to contort the meaning of my words and frame me as insensitive. > Don’t. > > I didn’t say that I think $25 million is something to sneeze at. I said it > will seem

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

I agree that the town center would be an appropriate location, especially for seniors to have access to Donelan’s, the post office, etc. Parking already exists at the mall. The rise in taxes for a new CC would adversely affect some of the very seniors who are to be served by this amenity. The

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

I think the cost of the school ultimately doubled because the town lost the offer of state funding. Carol RSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 30, 2022, at 11:11 AM, Lis Herbert wrote:Sara:Do not try to contort the meaning of my words and frame me as insensitive. Don’t.I didn’t say that I think $25

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

“We” already delayed this project once because “we” felt it wasn’t the right time, to get the school passed. So if the feeling is right now isn’t the right time for THIS project then it should be delayed Others who supported the school project are telling us we now can’t delay but had no issues

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

Sara: Do not try to contort the meaning of my words and frame me as insensitive. Don’t. I didn’t say that I think $25 million is something to sneeze at. I said it will seem like peanuts if we delay, ie when the town is presented with a 40M price tag down the road. The history of these

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

There have been many changes in 10 years, including a pandemic with lasting behavioral changes and a rapidly shifting economy. 10 years ago I had no children and now I have 3, so my priorities are very different now. I would assume a change in circumstances in 10 years is the case for many. The

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center marriage of COA and Parks and Recreation

Diana, I am responsible for one of Parks and Rec’s indoor programs: IMLEM. I actively pushed to move us out of the Pod into the school, and everyone (coaches and children) is much happier with this decision. The lock-in problem should not be an issue if you tell the school which hours you are

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

Hi Joe, I think a comprehensive plan would answer a lot of questions. Should we change the motion and use the $350k for that purpose or come up with new dollar amount that would cover costs of a new comprehensive plan? My main concern is if we just vote no and stop the whole process the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center marriage of COA and Parks and Recreation

Peter, I would certainly support your proposal for a “warrant #2” and I think it is exactly what is needed. Seth Rosen > On Nov 30, 2022, at 8:17 AM, Peter Buchthal wrote: >  > Now is the time to vote NO on Warrant 1. > > I believe it is a false choice to think there are no other options

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

Calling $25 million “peanuts” is a bit much.While it may be “ peanuts” to you, a significant portion of our population would find it otherwise.And, to date, no one is talking about the Town operating budgets and what they will look like, going forward- after we address teachers contract, the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center marriage of COA and Parks and Recreation

a > Low > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 30, 2022 8:57 AM > *To:* Sara Mattes ; DJCP > *Cc:* Peter Buchthal ; lincoln@lincolntalk.org > *Subject:* Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center marriage of COA and Parks > and Recreation > > > > The flying up ceremony has been held at Bemis H

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center marriage of COA and Parks and Recreation

: [LincolnTalk] Community center marriage of COA and Parks and Recreation   We were told the Girl Scouts use Bemis Hall. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 30, 2022, at 8:24 AM, DJCP wrote:  My kids enjoy plenty of indoor parks and rec activities, including gymnastics, minecraft/coding classes, art

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center marriage of COA and Parks and Recreation

Barbara Low > Bemis Hall Coordinator > -- > *From:* Lincoln on behalf of Sara > Mattes > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 30, 2022 8:45 AM > *To:* DJCP > *Cc:* Peter Buchthal ; lincoln@lincolntalk.org < > lincoln@lincolntalk.org> > *Subject:

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center marriage of COA and Parks and Recreation

. From: Lincoln On Behalf Of Barbara Low Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 8:57 AM To: Sara Mattes ; DJCP Cc: Peter Buchthal ; lincoln@lincolntalk.org Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center marriage of COA and Parks and Recreation The flying up ceremony has been held at Bemis Hall

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center marriage of COA and Parks and Recreation

Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center marriage of COA and Parks and Recreation We were told the Girl Scouts use Bemis Hall. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 30, 2022, at 8:24 AM, DJCP wrote:  My kids enjoy plenty of indoor parks and rec activities, including gymnastics, minecraft/coding classes

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

That was then, this is now.We have gone through some radical changes in the last several years.Our economy is volatile.Our work lives have changed, as have commuting patterns.Should put our fingers in our ears, hands over our eyes and act as if it is 2012 all over again ?We need to be more

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center marriage of COA and Parks and Recreation

The Girl Scouts only use Bemis Hall to store supplies. The troops I lead meet after school on campus to minimize transportation issues. We also try to meet when the Boston late buses run so we can try and be more inclusive. On Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 8:45 AM Sara Mattes wrote: > We were told

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center marriage of COA and Parks and Recreation

We were told the Girl Scouts use Bemis Hall.Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 30, 2022, at 8:24 AM, DJCP wrote:My kids enjoy plenty of indoor parks and rec activities, including gymnastics, minecraft/coding classes, art, science, and theater.  And, in fact, when those classes run, my Girl Scout Troops

Re: [LincolnTalk] COMMUNITY CENTER

Oh great, let's wash 10 years of work down the tube so we can start on a new project. Diana Giles Rd On Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 8:16 AM wrote: > Hello friends, I will *not *be voting in favor of the community center > project now… for several reasons explained below. If these considerations > and

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center marriage of COA and Parks and Recreation

My kids enjoy plenty of indoor parks and rec activities, including gymnastics, minecraft/coding classes, art, science, and theater. And, in fact, when those classes run, my Girl Scout Troops often have a hard time finding a place to meet in the Pods. WE had to meet in the breakout room in the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- clarifying what the vote means

Andy (and all the rest of you!), I feel we might be getting close. (what a relief it is to be able to write that) Given what I now know, having attended last night's select meeting, I agree that we need to spend study money in order to get another option, what I call the no-frills approach, on

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- clarifying what the vote means

Andy, I urge you to read the motion that was voted last PM. There was much back and forth. It is a bit tighter than the warrant we all have read. Perhaps the motion needs an amendment to allow even more flexibility? Sara -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 29, 2022, at 1:30 PM, Andy Wang wrote: >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center- clarifying what the vote means

Dennis, I agree that you are not distorting the sentiment of the statement I posted before. However, I think you're probably more correct to question this statement: "However, if you are in favor of a combined community center on the Hartwell campus, but are concerned about the cost, then I

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

be part of the proposal. >> -Original Message- >> From: Laura Crosby > <mailto:lauracros...@comcast.net>> >> Sent: Nov 29, 2022 12:06 PM >> To: Sara Mattes mailto:samat...@gmail.com>> >> Cc: Lincoln Talk mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>&g

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

Message- > From: Laura Crosby > Sent: Nov 29, 2022 12:06 PM > To: Sara Mattes > Cc: Lincoln Talk > Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center > > > It is in early process behind the scenes. They have consulted with > development pros. > > Sent from my

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

have thought the funding for the project would be part of the proposal. -Original Message- From: Laura Crosby Sent: Nov 29, 2022 12:06 PM To: Sara Mattes Cc: Lincoln Talk Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center It is in early process behind the scenes. They have consulted

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

Thank you, Laura -- this is spot on. Time is money, whether because of inflation or quite literally lost man hours and productivity because you've scrapped something that you didn't need to. For all the sky-is-falling emails that I've seen about inflation, ballooning budgets, tax comparisons and

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

We need to see a plan…we are being asked to pony up $325,000 that moves us to a $25 mill bond. Are you suggesting we would commit to a lesser amount…like $15, assuming this private money would fill the gap? I am of the “trust, but verify” camp. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 29, 2022, at 12:05

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

It is in early process behind the scenes. They have consulted with development pros. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 29, 2022, at 10:28 AM, Sara Mattes wrote: > > Waiting is not necessary. > It is not uncommon for a plan to be in place, with someone designated to lead > and a target amount

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

Adam - To be fair, you don't really know the amount of fundraising that could be done But to your point, until something is 'in the bank', people should not vote based on it either. But that's not really where we are in the movie. This vote is NOT to bond an amount for the Community Center,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

Thanks, Adam. I think everyone pretty much agrees $25 millionIs too much. We anticipate finding a solution at a reduced price tag. Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 29, 2022, at 10:34 AM, Adam M Hogue wrote:I want everyone to be realistic here in town we are not going to be able to raise a significant

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center: the DOTS endorsement

A concern for having the community on the school campus is the increased traffic.  We have already had a kid get hit by a car and near misses.  Do we want to bring more people in the campus during the day when kids are out playing and riding bikes?  Adam M HogueCell: (978) 828-6184On Nov 29, 2022,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

I want everyone to be realistic here in town we are not going to be able to raise a significant amount for this community center.  We are a small, wealthy town and we are probably not going to get major foundations to give us a large sum.  Even if every person gave 1k in town that is only 5

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

Waiting is not necessary. It is not uncommon for a plan to be in place, with someone designated to lead and a target amount to be raised, initial donors identified and worked with. When such fundraising is announced, a substantial sum is already “in the bank." There are several accomplished

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

Last night the Board of Select meeting provided an initial run through of Wednesday nights presentation.  Preliminary slides will be sent out today by Peggy Elder.  I strongly urge all to read the materials.  List your questions/concerns to ask Wednesday night.  The wording can be amended on the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

Private fundraising has not begun yet. They are waiting for next step of project to advance so they will better know what the final project will be. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 29, 2022, at 8:24 AM, Carol Ryan wrote: > > Is it possible to share the amount that has thus far been promised

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

A worthwhile town resource which will become increasingly costly with further delay… Craig Donaldson On Mon, Nov 28, 2022 at 11:14 PM Barbara Low wrote: > Well said! > > Barbara Low > -- > *From:* Lincoln on behalf of Laura > Crosby > *Sent:* Monday, November 28,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

Is it possible to share the amount that has thus far been promised from private funding? Thank you, Carol R Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 28, 2022, at 11:14 PM, Barbara Low wrote: > >  > Well said! > > Barbara Low > From: Lincoln on behalf of Laura Crosby > > Sent: Monday, November 28,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

Well said! Barbara Low From: Lincoln on behalf of Laura Crosby Sent: Monday, November 28, 2022 9:30 PM To: Lincoln Talks Subject: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Whatever we do, wherever we build it and whatever it costs let us not lose this opportunity to

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center-your excellent post.

I don’t believe that Yankee frugality is dead. > On Nov 28, 2022, at 1:15 PM, Kathy Madison wrote: > > Here Here! > > Until now, I have not commented … but these thoughts below from Elaine and > Sara most clearly reflect my own. > > One additional factor that I”ve not heard expressed:

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center-your excellent post.

Here Here! Until now, I have not commented … but these thoughts below from Elaine and Sara most clearly reflect my own. One additional factor that I”ve not heard expressed: aren’t we assuming a stable national economy with no downturns in sight? Meanwhile, interest rates are hitting both

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

I agree with you Ken. Well said. Mary Crowe On Fri, Nov 25, 2022 at 9:55 PM Ken Hurd wrote: > Hello LincolnTalkers, > I wish to applaud all those who have taken the time to revisit and > question the financial pros and cons of building a community center at this > time, and thanks particularly

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Studies

The 2010 Facilities Coordinating Committee report cited by Steve Gladstone includes the following as part of its key recommendations: "* Designate “booking coordinators” for space on the school campus and at Town Offices. Publish and make available simple policies and procedures for reserving

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