No! The music in the amphitheater was stopped decades before the transfer. TOTR have held musical events at their other venues-Crane Estate, Fruitlands, and now deCordova-I have enjoyed that all 3. I miss the amazing music (and food and wine) at the old deCordova, but have enjoyed Klezmer on the lawn since. Perhaps the Friday rock is the issue? Once a month and how many months out of the year?
> On Jun 5, 2025, at 9:03 PM, Jennifer Saffran <[email protected]> > wrote: > > said by whom? > > Was this about the time that the Trustees of the Reservation bought DeCordova? > > As you may know, the Trustees bought the museum without enough capital to > upgrade the HVAC to museum industry standards for conserving the artwork. I > was told that they need to fundraise for that specific project. Until then, > the “indoor” museum will not open. Perhaps the outdoor bandshell was > bulldozed for a similar reason—a lack of operating capital? > >> On Jun 5, 2025, at 8:04 PM, Sara Mattes <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> 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. >> >> -- >> 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]. > 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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