The amphitheater was closed because it was attracting 1000- 1500 people for concerts and Lincolnites complained about the traffic jams and overflow parking problems. I don't think noise was the problem. Diana
On Fri, Jun 6, 2025 at 7:26 AM Garrick Niemiec <[email protected]> wrote: > The amphitheatre was classic Lincoln > > On Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 11:02 PM Sara Mattes <[email protected]> wrote: > >> 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]> 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] 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]. >> 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. >> >> >> -- >> 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. >> >> >> -- >> 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. > > -- Diana Smith PO Box 6294 Lincoln MA 01773 Cell: 617 803 8022
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