That venue was a treasure!
> On Jun 5, 2025, at 6:57 PM, Donald seckler via Lincoln > <[email protected]> wrote: > > For many years the DeCordova had an “ al fresco” music series featuring > remarkable jazz groups, and drawing a modest, calm, musically literate, and > diverse group for beautiful summer afternoons. The Museum actually invested > substantial money in upgrading the music “shell” and amphitheater seating. > Then, with no notice or explanation, the series was terminated. No one > seemed to know what happened. The site was bulldozed. The invested capital > and good will was abandoned. Eventually it was said that the series was > stopped “at the request of the neighbors.” There must be some clear path to > holding venues responsible for acceptable sound levels without pulling the > plug on treasured resources. > > Thanks > Don Seckler > > Sent via cell > >> On Jun 5, 2025, at 5:58 PM, Dr. Steven Kanner <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> >> The town, especially with Dan Pereira assisted by the Board of Health, >> worked extensively on noise mitigation for all residents affected by de >> Cordova and Pierce House last year and the prior year. Sound measurements >> were taken at the venues and at the affected houses, and results considered. >> Multiple procedural changes were proposed and agreed to by Pierce House and >> DeCordova, as David G below just noted, to keep projected sound at >> acceptable levels. Note the sound curtains described and the curfew time. >> This was not a neglected issue. >> >> I unfortunately don’t see the attached letter referred to. But if the >> solution is failing, and sound levels are higher than previously agreed or >> out of hours, it would certainly help to have sound intensity and timing >> documented and sent to Dan for review. >> >> Regards, >> >> SRK >> >> Steven R. Kanner, MD >> Member, Board of Health >> Lincoln, MA >> From: Lincoln <[email protected]> On Behalf Of David G >> Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2025 5:36 PM >> To: Jenn Lachey <[email protected]> >> Cc: Lincoln Talk <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Looking for support for Decordova and Pierce >> House noise management >> >> Dear Jenn and fellow residents of Lincoln >> >> My daughter was married at the Pierce House this May >> We were given careful instructions about how to ensure that the music was >> not too loud and speakers stayed strictly behind a sound blocking wall >> The bar closed at 930 pm and the party ended at 10 as the Town regulations >> dictate. >> >> The Pierce House is a gem - a special venue that distinguishes the Town and >> adds to life here. The Director makes sure that the noise regulations are >> enforced, >> A similar gem is the Decordova which needs events to help it thrive. The >> first Friday evening events there bring people together in a wonderful >> family friendly atmosphere >> >> Thankfully we don’t live in a place with loud bars. >> >> I think this letter is an over reach and an attempt to introduce needless >> regulation that will discourage people from using these wonderful venues >> >> I urge people not to sign this letter >> >> David Giber >> >> On Thu, Jun 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM Jenn Lachey <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> Hi fellow Lincolnites, >> >> I hope this message finds you well! am reaching out to let you know about a >> letter to be sent to the Select Board concerning the level of noise coming >> from Decordova and Pierce House. A copy of the letter is attached to this >> email. As you can see, it highlights the issues and proposes some solutions >> (additional communication from, oversight by, and accountability of the >> venues) >> >> The letter will come from neighbors and others who are routinely negatively >> impacted as the events at the venues move outdoors (which happens to >> coincide with when we like to spend time outdoors and with our windows >> open). We are all very clear that our goal is not to be party poopers; >> however, despite past actions taken by the venues to control their sound >> levels, coordinated by Dan Pereira, assistant town administrator (thank you, >> Dan!), the levels continue to be excessive, and we are a captive audience. >> We are looking for a constructive solution that works for both sides. >> >> If the sounds from the venues trouble you, we need your help. You can >> provide that by agreeing to have your signature appear on the letter. By >> obtaining as many signatures as possible, we hope to persuade the Select >> Board to act to change the situation. >> >> If you are amenable to signing the letter, please send me an email at >> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> and I will add you to >> the list. >> >> I greatly appreciate your consideration! >> >> Jenn >> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln.
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