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

Agree ! Carol R Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 28, 2022, at 10:19 AM, Sara Mattes wrote: > > Elaine, > -Just re-read this…cheers, cheers! > Thank you Seth and others for bringing up the community center. It’s > something I have been discussing with other youngish seniors (LSRHS class of >

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

Elaine, -Just re-read this…cheers, cheers! Thank you Seth and others for bringing up the community center. It’s something I have been discussing with other youngish seniors (LSRHS class of 1971)and have a number of concerns. Although I don’t yet use the senior senior, and do think one with an

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Bemis

I fantasize that Bemis could one day be restored to its original elegance —lecture hall, dance hall, community theater…. melinda Sent from my iPhone Melinda Bruno-Smith On Nov 27, 2022, at 9:48 PM, Sara Mattes wrote:  Correction: The basement area used by the Lincoln Historical Society

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Lincoln Public School Use

It seems that an awful lot of programming for children, after school, is taking place in existing space-the new school space. It is heartening to hear that space is well-utilized. That begs the question of what additional space is needed for kids. What are the other programs offered? How may

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Bemis

Correction: The basement area used by the Lincoln Historical Society are 2 back rooms, next to boilers and are only storage areas. This space is not suitable for any other use. The same is true for the space used by Lincoln Minute Men. I believe the Library Book Sale is no longer in Bemis, in

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee - Operating Cost Information

Will people stop using the excuse that increases in taxes will have minimal impact on people’s lives. No one ones how the increase will affect each individual. Since I started paying taxes my bill has increased over 150% and my monthly tax bill is over 40% of my monthly mortgage payment. And this

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

no-smith < > melindabr...@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Andy, >> Wouldn't after-school programs be in the school? >> melinda >> -- >> *From:* Lincoln on behalf of Andy Wang >> >> *Sent:* Saturday, November 26, 2022 8:38 A

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

th...@mit.edu>> Cc: LincolnTalk mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>>; Margaret P Flint mailto:margaretpfl...@gmail.com>> Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center In the discussion above, I'm unclear if folks are advocating for a community center (both COA and Parks & Rec)

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

th...@mit.edu>> Cc: LincolnTalk mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>>; Margaret P Flint mailto:margaretpfl...@gmail.com>> Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center In the discussion above, I'm unclear if folks are advocating for a community center (both COA and Parks & Rec)

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

Going back to the beginning of the whole community center process, the various committees working up proposals have been fixated from the very beginning on a single community center that provided space for all of the needs of both parks and recreation and the COA. They made the case that this was

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

ent:* Saturday, November 26, 2022 8:38 AM > *To:* June L Matthews > *Cc:* LincolnTalk ; Margaret P Flint < > margaretpfl...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center > > In the discussion above, I'm unclear if folks are advocating for a > communit

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Hi Andy, Wouldn't after-school programs be in the school? melinda From: Lincoln on behalf of Andy Wang Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 8:38 AM To: June L Matthews Cc: LincolnTalk ; Margaret P Flint Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

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I just hope those in town government/committees listen to the complaints. Last time the current Selectman chair held a similar position it was for the failed school project. Let’s hope lessons were learned On Sat, Nov 26, 2022 at 8:15 AM June L Matthews wrote: > Excellent statement, Ken! I

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

Why was that location turned down originally? On Sat, Nov 26, 2022 at 9:40 AM kathryn Corbin < corbindes...@brown-corbin.com> wrote: > Ken, et al., > Could not agree more, and said as much the last time the project was > taking on steam. It’s precisely what the town needs as an >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

Ken, et al., Could not agree more, and said as much the last time the project was taking on steam. It’s precisely what the town needs as an inter-generational hub, gathering spot, place for special events be they exhibits, lectures, films, etc. It’s the only place anyone in town of any age

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

In the discussion above, I'm unclear if folks are advocating for a community center (both COA and Parks & Rec) or a senior center (and keep Parks & Rec in the pods) in the spaces around Lincoln Station. But just some additional food for thought, on the Parks and Rec side, I believe that it was

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

Excellent statement, Ken! I hope that the proposal to change gears and consider a community center at Lincoln Station gains some traction. I would vote in favor of allocating funds to study this option. After reading the many comments and thinking carefully about the issues, I would not vote

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

If the community center could be built built at Lincoln Station, an option to consider, to minimize net cost, is to design a multi-level facility with some form of housing included. This is a technique that colleges sometimes do with academic buildings and dorms, because the extra residences are

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Facts Reminder

*Friend, either you're closing your eyesTo a situation you do not wish to acknowledge Or you are not aware of the caliber of disaster indicatedBy the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Facts Reminder

Regarding cooking classes keep in mind that Lincoln Sudbury adult education offers a selection of cooking classes at reasonable prices. Also keep in mind that you can reserve the beautiful Tarbell room at the Lincoln library for meetings or gatherings. A recent query to one of the reference

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Facts Reminder

Decordova is free to Lincoln residents . They have a patio space with one of the most scenic views in Lincoln. Bathroom facilities are ADA accessible . Free parking. Very few people gather there.Carol RyanSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 24, 2022, at 10:11 AM, Carol Ryan wrote:The Weston AIC building

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Facts Reminder

The Weston AIC building is ADA compliant and has large spaces for rent suitable for any sort of gathering.There is space for rent in our own town center . Is it not suitable for office space ?Carol RyanSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 24, 2022, at 9:58 AM, Carol Ryan wrote:I think the kitchen at Codman

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Facts Reminder

I think the kitchen at Codman Farm hosts cooking classes.Carol RyanSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 24, 2022, at 9:22 AM, David G wrote: I do not understand why one of the agreed to options for the Community Center plan cannot be to set a budget limit on one version of the possible plans and see what

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Facts Reminder

I do not understand why one of the agreed to options for the Community Center plan cannot be to set a budget limit on one version of the possible plans and see what that produces. Often having a budget limit leads to the right tradeoffs as well as innovative, out of the box thinking. This

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

What started the consideration of a Community Center decades ago was the great need of the COA for space to carry out its multiple functions.  That need has only grown with the growth of the elder population.  Why not go back to square one and disconnect the Athletic Department. Forget

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

It would be interesting to know both the cost/sq.foot, and the cost/senior. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 20, 2022, at 8:36 PM, Rich Rosenbaum wrote: > > I did not see any associated $ figures for the Littleton project. The web > site does not seem to have been updated in several months. >

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

I did not see any associated $ figures for the Littleton project. The web site does not seem to have been updated in several months. It should be noted that the Littleton building project is intended only for their "Elder and Human Services Dept / Council on Aging" unlike the Lincoln project

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

I am not sure how to interpret the Littleton quote. Is there a dollar amount you can share? Can we convert the expenditure as per senior? I understand the cost for the Wayland building is now $13 million. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 20, 2022, at 4:28 PM, Rich Rosenbaum wrote: > > From an

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

>From an earlier email: >From the Littleton's web pages regarding their project: *The rising costs in all areas of construction have put our building project at an estimated cost higher than anticipated. We are working diligently to explore other site options that would be more cost effective

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Financial Big Picture

I have created a Google Sheet so anybody can check the numbers I used in my graphs. All the public source links are also stated to facilitate fact-checking. Let me know if you have any questions please.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Financial Big Picture

While i might find a $5 pizza suspect, a $30 pizza may also be unnecessary if most comparable pizzas are $15. On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Christopher Eliot wrote: > I fear that focussing too much on cost could lead to something really > important being left out of the design. It is

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Financial Big Picture

Andy, I thought we had already settled this population debate. As I explained to you in my last email, I believe your population numbers are inaccurate. My population numbers come from the US Census Bureau, specifically the Annual Community Survey. Here is the population number from Lincoln,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Financial Big Picture

David, You posted: *Lincoln has the highest budget expenditure per capita among our group of > nine peer towns.* As I explained to you very directly when we met in person, and in my followup emails, your analyses use a non-Hanscom Lincoln population number that's significantly lower than

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community center/ senior center

>From the Littleton's web pages regarding their project: *The rising costs in all areas of construction have put our building project at an estimated cost higher than anticipated. We are working diligently to explore other site options that would be more cost effective for the building project*.I

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Facts Reminder

Hi Andy - a few responses below your comments, with a ## sign before mine.  Appreciate the exchange!On Nov 17, 2022, at 10:48 PM, Andy Wang wrote:Seth,I don't believe the numbered items you listed below are 'undisputed' facts, mainly cause I'm going to dispute some of them and clarify some

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Facts Reminder

Yes, Andy, I did read your post all the way through. Thank you very much for your clarifications. And I very much wish I could come and vote yes, but the way our town votes are done does disenfranchise those who are unable to vote in person. (I, unfortunately, will be out of town on the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Facts Reminder

Seth, I don't believe the numbered items you listed below are 'undisputed' facts, mainly cause I'm going to dispute some of them and clarify some others in which I think the statement is a bit misleading (though feel free to indicate where my dispute is incorrect) First, for reference, this is

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Facts Reminder

I'm wondering what other towns of similar size have done with recent similar projects. Surely there must be some that had significantly lower budgets - it would be interesting to know what those include/don't include vs. what we are looking to include. Has the committee studied and shared any

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Facts Reminder

Yes indeed, naming rights have been discussed as good options. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 17, 2022, at 11:06 AM, Nicholas Ribush wrote: > >  > What about corporate sponsorship with naming rights? The McDonald's Lincoln > Community Center, Bank of America Lincoln Community Center, Dunkin

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Facts Reminder

What about corporate sponsorship with naming rights? The McDonald's Lincoln Community Center, Bank of America Lincoln Community Center, Dunkin Donuts Lincoln Community Center, Twisted Tree Lincoln Community Center? Something like that? On Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM Laura Crosby wrote: >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Facts Reminder

Clarification: It was determined last evening in the open Community Center meeting that the vote to move forward with $325 K is to task the architect and project manager with possibly finding less expensive alternatives ( ex: scaling down the existing proposals) to present to the town. It was

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Facts Reminder

Hi, Thank you Seth for this information. Does anyone know if the town will be sending out information via snail mail about the special town meeting on November 30? Many people are not on the Lincoln Talk in this town, and I don’t see anything obvious on the town website about the meeting. I

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center

The committee has done fantastic work and looked at alternatives in the past and has decided to move forward with these.  I agree having this facility will be nice but if people can’t afford to live in this town what’s the point.  We are not building any new housing to expand our tax base or low

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center space utilization and cost as input vs output

Thanks for the clarification. Very clear…no need for nuance. Could you provide contact info for the standing committee who would review applications for town org. use? Many thanks, Sara -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 17, 2022, at 8:23 AM, David Sykes wrote: > > The town of Lincoln continues

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center space utilization and cost as input vs output

The town of Lincoln continues to own the DeCordova, but no longer manages it. Management of the DeCordova has been contractually assigned to the Trustees of Reservations. In other words, some community events may continue to be held there (such as the annual Top of the Town party), but the Town

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center space utilization and cost as input vs output

I think that needs some nuance. The Town of Lincoln ons the land. The disposition of the buildings is another matter. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 16, 2022, at 6:08 PM, Jennifer Saffran > wrote: > > FYI: The Town of Lincoln no longer owns the DeCordova. The Trustees of the > Reservation are

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center space utilization and cost as input vs output

FYI: The Town of Lincoln no longer owns the DeCordova. The Trustees of the Reservation are the owners now. > On Nov 16, 2022, at 5:57 PM, ROY HARVEY wrote: > > Appendix D (Program Schedule Matrix) and Appendix O (A day in the life of the > Lincoln CC, excerpted below) of the 2018 report by

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New Community Center?

gt;> *From:* Lincoln on behalf of Sarah >> Marcotte >> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 15, 2022 7:03:01 AM >> *To:* John F. Carr >> *Cc:* lincoln@lincolntalk.org >> *Subject:* Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why >> Build A New Community Center? >>

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New Community Center?

t;https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> > -- > *From:* Lincoln on behalf of Sarah > Marcotte > *Sent:* Tuesday, November 15, 2022 7:03:01 AM > *To:* John F. Carr > *Cc:* lincoln@lincolntalk.org > *Subject:* Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee-

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New Community Center?

Device Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> From: Lincoln on behalf of Sarah Marcotte Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 7:03:01 AM To: John F. Carr Cc: lincoln@lincolntalk.org Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New Community Center?

While I understand that the Community Center project has been developing for years, I think it is especially "tone deaf" to bring it up now with the increased costs of everything with winter closing in. Let's please hold off on the Community Center for this fiscal year and wait to see how the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New Community Center?

Before dreaming about a ride service you should study ADA regulations, and the Rehabilitation Act and any comparable state laws. Some of these are enforced by private lawsuits and winning plaintiffs get attorney's fees. You can't just stuff old people in any old car as a town service. You

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

: Friday, October 28, 2022 3:43 PM To: 'Lincoln Talk' Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] community center Bemis Hall is used by the Council on Aging & Human Services, other Town Government Organizations, Lincoln (non-Government) Organizations and is rented for private events. Demand for it

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New Community Center?

Agreed! Staff with IT/AV experience is critical— and should be well paid! They will amplify the services of the professional staff. Lynne Smith 5 Tabor Hill Road Lincoln, MA 01773 781-258-1175 Sent from my iPhone > On 13 Nov 2022, at 1:20 p.m., Sara Mattes wrote: > > Something to consider

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New Community Center?

Something to consider is the expanding needs for professional staff to support volunteer governance. Most recently, we lost a volunteer who covered almost all our AV needs-Jim Cunningham. Having someone on board to ensure meetings and events are well covered and recorded and retrievable may

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New Community Center?

Seth, I think your statement on the community center was well articulated. The COA does a great job. But the potential costs of building a community center seem burdensome and may reduce choices of activities for seniors and families by adding to the already high cost of living in Lincoln.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New Community Center?

This is an interesting idea, but, before we assume there is a true problem, let us do a thorough analysis of current conditions and projected need. I, for one, am a frequent visitor at Bemis. Programs, events and appointments are happening all day long at Bemis, with special events at night and

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New Community Center?

 Thank you, Seth. You have written another thoughtful analysis. I’d like to add to this discussion a possible solution to the parking problem at Bemis Hall. I don’t want to give in to parking lots as the only fix. I hope we can explore further the idea of a small (electric) van or car that

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee Vision for New Community Center

When did project expand from accessible senior center to centralized community center? Surely some of that socializing and activity space can already be supplied by our deluxe. New school or our gracious local religious institutions. We may not need all of Of this enthusiastic vision. On

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee Vision for New Community Center

Diana, Bemis Hall is now used for a variety of events mostly in evening that are NOT Council  on Aging-HS related. LYNNE  L Sent from the all new AOL app for Android On Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 3:23 PM, Diana Smith wrote: What is your thinking about how to use the left-over space in

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee- Why Build A New Community Center?

Hi Krystal - Thanks for sharing these thoughts, and for the work the committee has done over the years on this issue. I recognize it's a volunteer endeavor, and genuinely appreciate that. What I'm struggling with - and what I think many other folks are struggling with as well - is that we

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee Vision for New Community Center

What is your thinking about how to use the left-over space in Bemis? Diana Smith On Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 2:07 PM llas902551--- via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > Dear Krystal, > Thank you for listing uses for the Community Center. > It really will be a place for Diversity, Equity,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee: Introduction

Friends I love the new Community Center concept, but the line below caughts my attention. The CCBC is aiming for maximum transparency, welcomes all input and questions, and will make every effort to solicit, hear, and address the priorities, values and concerns of Lincoln residents. How much does

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee Vision for New Community Center

Dear Krystal,Thank you for listing uses for the Community Center.It really will be a place for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,  thank you.Lynne L Sent from the all new AOL app for Android On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 8:37 AM, Krystal Wood wrote: Community Center Building Committee-

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee Vision for New Community Center

Beautifully expressed! Thank you Krystal! On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 9:11 AM Laura Crosby wrote: > Beautifully and articulately said. > 100% agree with your opinion. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 10, 2022, at 8:45 AM, Krystal Wood < > ccbccommunicationscommit...@gmail.com> wrote: > >  > >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center Building Committee Vision for New Community Center

Beautifully and articulately said. 100% agree with your opinion. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 10, 2022, at 8:45 AM, Krystal Wood > wrote: > >  > Community Center Building Committee- November, 2022 > > The vision: what is a Community Center, and why would Lincoln want to build > one? > >

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

Road -- Original Message --From "Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln" To "Sara Mattes" Cc "Lincoln Talk" Date 10/27/2022 8:07:28 AMSubject Re: [LincolnTalk] community center Those with that level of restricted mobility would get their own household stop.  I

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

.com; DJCP Cc: Lincoln Talk Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] community center   Hi Mr Rosen, Thank you for your remarks re: the Community  Center. Bemis is used for many things.  Including  but not limited to exercise.  The COA& HS director Abigail Butt, is very involved with obtaining  many many

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

coln On Behalf Of llas902551--- via Lincoln Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 4:28 PM To: rosen...@gmail.com; DJCP Cc: Lincoln Talk Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] community center Hi Mr Rosen, Thank you for your remarks re: the Community Center. Bemis is used for many things. Inclu

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

It is also important to remember that at our most recent Town Meeting, the Council on Aging was renamed "The Council on Aging & Human Services" in recognition of the huge breadth of services it provides to ALL members of the community, not just those who are senior citizens. Director Abigail

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

here is a common purpose that brings everyone together, not >>> as a result of a new building. We already have facilities where those >>> activities can be done if people are willing to organize them. If people >>> want to host a book club, they can use the library with the h

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

il.com ; DJCP Cc: Lincoln Talk Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] community center Hi Mr Rosen, Thank you for your remarks re: the Community Center. Bemis is used for many things. Including but not limited to exercise. The COA& HS director Abigail Butt, is very involved with obtaining many ma

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

Hi Mr Rosen,Thank you for your remarks re: the Community  Center.Bemis is used for many things.  Including  but not limited to exercise.  The COA& HS director Abigail Butt, is very involved with obtaining  many many social benefits  for ages 60+. The Bemis Hall is also used for outside events.

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

Hi let me ask all of you what you think COUNCIL  ON AGING  does? What the COA offers  is enormous!! You might not know what COA does for Lincoln residents; I invite you to REALLY LOOK at the monthly COA bulletin. For  all the COA offers, you will understand the limited  space in Bemis that is

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t; they want to put on a play or have a town debate they can use the Donaldson >> Auditorium. >> >> Our town already has the most onerous property taxes in the region. >> Elevated property taxes are causing financial hardship, which is why the >> town approved the se

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

to:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>> > To "Sara Mattes" mailto:samat...@gmail.com>> > Cc "Lincoln Talk" mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>> > Date 10/27/2022 8:07:28 AM > Subject Re: [LincolnTalk] community center > >> Those with that level of restricted

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

specific to Lincoln (and it really MIGHT?), it would be great to have access to it here. Lisa Trapelo Road -- Original Message -- From "Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln" To "Sara Mattes" Cc "Lincoln Talk" Date 10/27/2022 8:07:28 AM Subject Re: [Lincol

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le > want to host a book club, they can use the library with the help of our > amazing librarians, if they want to play sports, they can use Reed Gym, if > they want to put on a play or have a town debate they can use the Donaldson > Auditorium. > > Our town already has the most

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t;>> commingling, which to be clear is a worthwhile goal, but building very >>>> expensive empty rooms is not one of them. Intergenerational commingling >>>> happens when there is a common purpose that brings everyone together, not >>>> as a result of

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

financial hardship, which is why the town approved the senior circuit breaker. Let us try to keep that in mind when we are talking about a project that would increase property taxes thousands of dollars a year. From: Andy Wang Date: Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 2:18 PM Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk

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s can be done if >>> people are willing to organize them. If people want to host a book club, >>> they can use the library with the help of our amazing librarians, if they >>> want to play sports, they can use Reed Gym, if they want to put on a play >>> o

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is why the town approved the senior circuit breaker. Let us try to keep that in mind when we are talking about a project that would increase property taxes thousands of dollars a year. From: Andy Wang Date: Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 2:18 PM Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] community center To: Seth Rosen

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wn debate they can use the Donaldson Auditorium. >> >> Our town already has the most onerous property taxes in the region. Elevated >> property taxes are causing financial hardship, which is why the town >> approved the senior circuit breaker. Let us try to kee

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t on a play or have a town debate they can use the Donaldson > Auditorium. > > Our town already has the most onerous property taxes in the region. > Elevated property taxes are causing financial hardship, which is why the > town approved the senior circuit breaker. Let us try to keep

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of dollars a year. From: Andy Wang Date: Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 2:18 PM Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] community center To: Seth Rosen Cc: Lincoln Talk Seth, Just to be fair in the comparison, according to the presentation in the Spring (reference here), the cost of renovation of the 3 pods from

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cuit breaker. Let us try to keep that in mind when we are > talking about a project that would increase property taxes thousands of > dollars a year. > > > From: Andy Wang > Date: Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 2:18 PM > Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] community center > To: Seth Ros

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that would increase property taxes thousands of dollars a year. From: Andy Wang Date: Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 2:18 PM Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] community center To: Seth Rosen Cc: Lincoln Talk Seth, Just to be fair in the comparison, according to the presentation in the Spring (reference here

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

Andy - as you highlighted, the November vote is around allocating $325K for professional services for the two existing proposals. The study would give us additional information on the **cost** side. Based on the recent LT posts on the topic, I think there's eagerness to understand the **benefit**

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that in mind when we are talking about a project that would increase property taxes thousands of dollars a year. > From: Andy Wang > Date: Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 2:18 PM > Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] community center > To: Seth Rosen > Cc: Lincoln Talk > > > Seth, > > Jus

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

Huzzah! Yes-a needs assessment that is current and also a careful review of existing space utilization. And, we need to lay out facilities based on constraints, legal, zoning and otherwise. This information. already exists. Many are already speculating about Bemis and Pierce House without the

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Hi Andy - Please see below for responses inline, preceded by the ## sign. -Seth On Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 2:18 PM Andy Wang wrote: > Seth, > > Just to be fair in the comparison, according to the presentation in the > Spring (reference here >

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Seth, Just to be fair in the comparison, according to the presentation in the Spring (reference here ), the cost of renovation of the 3 pods from the CCPPDC report was originally estimated at $3-3.9

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

Since some posters have mentioned it, we thought it would be helpful to zero into how the Pods factor into the Community Center project and what we think is the most rational path for the activities there. Neither of the existing currently proposed designs contemplates a new home for LEAP,

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

All good, but let’s please discuss contracting a cute little Lincoln trolley or shuttle for round-robin transportation specifically for seniors who do not drive and who may not choose to drive at night. Lincoln is a very difficult place for seniors to be housebound.  Maybe invest $5 million in

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

As for Hanscom Air Force Base-when a Select, I served for 12 years as the liaison to HAFB. Post 9/11, everything changes. It is not realistic to expect access to the Base and/or its facilities. That said, there may be other choices. The Beede Center draws from a much larger population base

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

I would also dearly love access to a good lap pool, both in the summer (Codman hours for lap swimming are limited to put it mildly, especially for those of us who work) and in the winter. I've thought about trying to rally a group of master swimmers to use Codman in the very early morning (think

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

The Pool at Beede is great. They have LOTS of aquatic programs. Can get crowded for laps in evening though. Maybe that is not an issue for retirees. Does the Commons have a pool for seniors? Regards, *Stephanie Smoot* 857 368-9175 work 781 941-6842 personal cell *617 595-5217 *work cell

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Lots of Lincoln seniors use beede center in concord. Full access for $199/year if over 80. On Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 7:52 AM Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > Just out of curiosity, I wonder if our Lincoln seniors could ever be > granted *certain* access to any

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] community center The pool at The Beede Center is great. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 26, 2022, at 10:04 AM, Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln wrote: 96 Have you tried the indoor and outdoor pools at the Waltham YMCA? Very close by way of Trapelo but Im not certain

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

Bringing the conversation back to the original intent, the Beede Center (pool and fitness center alone) cost $11 million to build in 2006. See:

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