Re: [LincolnTalk] Getting to Zero: Windows February 28th at 12pm

[Belinda Gingrich]

Several people have said 12 on Tuesday isn’t a good time and asked if we will 
be recording this presentation. We will be recording it and posting it to our 
website, lincolngreenenergy.org . If you 
register for the lecture we will also send a link to the video via email. 

Below is also a link to yesterday’s recording of the Envelope with great case 
studies. 

Belinda

> On Feb 21, 2023, at 10:57 PM, Belinda Gingrich  
> wrote:
> 
> Getting to Zero Series!  
> #2 Windows
>  February 28th at 12 pm
> 
> Does your home have leaky single pane windows? Do you wish for a clear view 
> of the outdoors and a fresh look for your home? There are great options for 
> window replacement to tighten up and beautify your home. And tax incentives 
> available!  
> 
> Upgrading Windows, the second presentation in the Getting to Zero series, 
> will be given by Patrik Muzila, President of European Architectural Supply in 
> Acton, and resident of Lincoln. Patrik will talk about the benefits of 
> upgrading your windows and what options to look for.  
> 
> You are invited to a Zoom meeting. 
> When: Feb 28, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
> 
> Register in advance for this meeting:
> https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqfuuprT0jGdJIVXZrWjBhYJX7oefTkGBK 
> 
> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing 
> information about joining the meeting.
> 
> 
> Don’t miss upcoming presentations!
> #3 Go with Solar
> #4 Getting to Zero: The Historical Home presented by FoMA 
> #5 Install Heat Pumps
> 
> The Getting to Zero series is presented by CFREE, a working group of 
> Lincoln’s GEC, helping resident’s affordably achieve energy-efficient, 
> electrified, comfortable and healthy homes.
> 
> https://www.lincolngreenenergy.org/


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[LincolnTalk] Heat pump technology

[Nancy Selvage]

I have recent experience researching and getting bids for air to water heat 
exchangers to replace propane for heating water for a baseboard hydronic 
system. 
Advanced Mechanical gave me a bid for a Spacepak Chiller PLUS a new propane 
system for back up when it was too cold for the Spacepak Chiller to maintain 
high enough water temperatures. 
Partridge Hill Mechanical gave me a bid for an Enertech Advantage air to water 
heat exchanger PLUS a new propane system for back up when it was too cold.
Hartmann HVAC Solutions let me know that LG had a double condensing air to 
water system that could produce higher water temperatures than the other 
options.  
However, that unit was not yet available in the US except in a three-phase 
wiring model. 
Since you need hot water for a radiant heat system, you do not need as high a 
temperature as a baseboard system does, so what is available now might be OK 
for you. 
I would recommend consulting with Hartmann HVAC Solutions about options. 
antshartm...@gmail.com
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[LincolnTalk] Disappointed

[Christi Damico]

Chris—simply stated— this is not enough. I am sorry, to be so blunt. This is a 
fall back position, in my opinion.  You need to go in with a full effort 
against expansion & negotiate from there if you must.  I’m surprised and 
disappointed. Please rethink your strategy! This one is not strong enough to 
win, and you never start a negotiation from a fall back position, right?  
Unless you plan to lose.

Christi Damico
Of the Mill Street Damico’s of Lincoln
Lincoln/Seattle

“I?ve been working with Senator Barrett and other local leaders on a response 
to the large North Airfield expansion. This project aims to create 495,000 
square feet of hangar space for corporate and private jets on the north side of 
Hanscom Field. Massport and the developers have expressed concern for the 
environment and indicated it will be done in an environmentally friendly way.

We plan to hold them to their word and are asking the state Executive Office of 
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to require that all aircraft based in 
the new hangars operate entirely without use of fossil fuels.

One option this would leave the developers is to base electric aircraft here. 
While not quite here, there are about 200 companies trying to produce electric 
aircraft and some are very close to production.

https://www.afar.com/magazine/electric-planes-are-coming-sooner-than-you-think

Area leaders and residents have many concerns about this project but we are 
staying laser focussed on the climate change impact resulting from expanded use 
of private jets. We think this is our best strategy based on experience from 
many previous expansion projects.

Christopher Eliot, Hanscom Field Advisory Commission, Chair
Lincoln”
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[LincolnTalk] FS: blueberry rake TAKEN

[K Mierz via Lincoln]

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Re: [LincolnTalk] dining room chairs

[Stacey Sawyer-Mackie via Lincoln]

Hi Ursula,
Thank you. I am on my way to work now and won't get home until after 5 p.m. We 
have only one car, so my husband cannot pick them up.
Is anyone on here going to the transfer station today? If so and you have room, 
could you please pick out two (preferably, but not necessarily matching) 
kitchen table/dining chairs, then email me? I would be so ever grateful.
Thank you,
Stacey Sawyer-Mackie


-Original Message-
From: Ursula Nowak 
To: Stacey Sweet 
Sent: Wed, Feb 22, 2023 9:08 am
Subject: dining room chairs

Hi Stacey,I just came back from the transfer station and they have several 
dining room chairs at the swap table. I remember that you got some from Lincoln 
Talk that were not great, so I thought I would mention it. I hope you are well 
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Disappointed

[Paul Shorb]

I believe that Chris and the people he has been working with on this are
well-informed about the extent of the political and legal leverage that
they have, the strengths and weaknesses of the other side, etc., and are
developing strategy based on that.
- Paul Shorb

On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 11:15 AM Christi Damico 
wrote:

> Chris—simply stated— this is not enough. I am sorry, to be so blunt. This
> is a fall back position, in my opinion.  You need to go in with a full
> effort against expansion & negotiate from there if you must.  I’m surprised
> and disappointed. Please rethink your strategy! This one is not strong
> enough to win, and you never start a negotiation from a fall back position,
> right?  Unless you plan to lose.
>
> Christi Damico
> Of the Mill Street Damico’s of Lincoln
> Lincoln/Seattle
>
> “I?ve been working with Senator Barrett and other local leaders on a
> response to the large North Airfield expansion. This project aims to create
> 495,000 square feet of hangar space for corporate and private jets on the
> north side of Hanscom Field. Massport and the developers have expressed
> concern for the environment and indicated it will be done in an
> environmentally friendly way.
>
> We plan to hold them to their word and are asking the state Executive
> Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to require that all
> aircraft based in the new hangars operate entirely without use of fossil
> fuels.
>
> One option this would leave the developers is to base electric aircraft
> here. While not quite here, there are about 200 companies trying to produce
> electric aircraft and some are very close to production.
>
>
> https://www.afar.com/magazine/electric-planes-are-coming-sooner-than-you-think
>
> Area leaders and residents have many concerns about this project but we
> are staying laser focussed on the climate change impact resulting from
> expanded use of private jets. We think this is our best strategy based on
> experience from many previous expansion projects.
>
> Christopher Eliot, Hanscom Field Advisory Commission, Chair
> Lincoln”
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[LincolnTalk] Lincoln Public Library Weekly Update - February 22, 2023

[Robin Rapoport]

As of Saturday, January 22, 2022, the library building has reopened to the
public, and we are following our regular schedule.



*Library Hours October 16, 2022 – April 23, 2023*

*Day*

*Hours open*

Monday

1:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday

9:00 am - 8:30 pm

Thursday

9:00 am- 8:30 pm

Friday

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday

1:00pm – 5:00pm























Contactless pickup has ended. All reserved materials can be picked up in
our open stack reserved materials area and checked out. Patrons who have
concerns about entering the building can call the library at 781-259-8465
ext. 204 – we will be happy to check out your reserves and bring them to
the vestibule for you.



*Masks now optional in the Lincoln Public Library*

The Lincoln Board of Health (BOH) voted to rescind the town-wide indoor
mask mandate effective Monday, March 14, 2022, in response to substantially
improved and positively trending public health data, including Lincoln’s
high vaccination rate.

Residents with weakened immune systems or at increased risk of severe
Covid-19 disease because of age or medical conditions, or who have a
household member at such increased risk, are advised by the Lincoln BOH and
the Commonwealth’s Department of Public Health (DPH) to continue to wear a
mask when indoors other than in their home, even if they are vaccinated.

We encourage the public to continue to wear masks in accordance with their
own comfort level and in compliance with the DPH guidelines cited above.
Private establishments may continue to *require masks upon entry.*

*Updated indoor mask use recommendation as of April 14, 2022*: “Due to
recent data showing an increase in positive COVID-19 cases, the Board of
Health members voted last night to strongly recommend that people wear
masks in public indoor spaces until early May as we see how the infection
rate from the new BA-2 variant evolves over the next few weeks after spring
vacation.”

More information is available on the town website here.


Please visit our FAQ page

for
more information about our changes in service!



*Saturday Hours*

As of Saturday, September 10, the Lincoln Library is open on Saturdays from
10am – 5:00pm.



*Sunday Hours*

As of Saturday, October 16, the Lincoln Library is open on Sundays from
1:00pm – 5:00pm.



*Monthly Art Exhibits*




*February Exhibit*

Lincoln Public Schools PreK – 3.

The Lincoln School artists have spent the past five months learning about
symmetry, collage, printmaking, still life drawing, painting, and weaving.
Come see what these Lincoln students have created!



*March Exhibit*

Jack Foley Watercolors

Lincoln resident Jack Foley will exhibit a series of recent watercolors
capturing scenes of Lincoln and beyond.

Opening reception Sunday, March 5 2-4 pm.

Jack has lived in Lincoln for almost 50 years, painting scenes of Lincoln
landscapes, historic sites, and beloved pets. Commissions welcomed! For
more information, contact Jack at jffole...@verizon.net.



*Upcoming Events: *

Our programming will continue as scheduled. Please see our calendar
for more
information about our programs.



Reading Challenges


Through the generosity of the Friends of the Lincoln Library,
the library is now able to offer online reading challenges via Beanstack, a
free-to-you online service which offers book and activity logging,
recommendations, reviews, and more! Our current challenge will run
throughout the month of February,



*The Lincoln Library Black History Month 2023 Challenge*


Celebrate Black History Month! This month, learn more about Black history,
celebrate Black authors and artists, and explore events in your community
honoring the Black experience. Log your reading and activities throughout
the month to earn badges. To complete the challenge, earn at least two
badges in addition to the registration badge. Anyone who earns at least one
badge in addition to the registration badge will be entered in our prize
drawing at the end of the challenge.

Challenge runs February 1 - February 28

Massachusetts Center for the Book Challenge


Lincoln Public Library is partnering with the Massachusetts Center for the
Book on this fun year-long reading challenge!

Here is how the challenge works: Sign up using this form
.

Choose a book that fits the monthly challenge.



After you read, fill out this form
 to tell us about the
book.

That's it!

If

[LincolnTalk] INFO: Lincoln Community Center Meeting tonight?

[Lynne Smith]

I believe the Community Center committee is having a meeting tonight to 
announce the architect chosen to design the CC.  Does anyone know how to join 
the meeting? Is it the same link used for their Feb. 15th meeting?


Lynne Smith
5 Tabor Hill Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
cell:  781-258-1175
ly...@smith.net



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[LincolnTalk] This Friday! Tree tapping demonstration!

[Butt, Abigail]

Tree Tapping with Ranger Will Leona

An Intergenerational February Vacation Event

Friday, February 24 at 1:00PM



All residents, especially grandparents watching grandchildren during school 
vacation week, are invited to a special Lincoln Academy on tree tapping, sap 
collection, and maple syrup, complete with maple syrup samples from Will and 
Abigail's own trees! We'll also learn the brief history of how indigenous 
peoples of our area traditionally collected and boiled sap. Afterwards, Will, 
Nancy Bergen from Matlock Farm, and Abigail with lead the group outside to tap 
the sugar maples next to Bemis Hall. Please dress for outdoor weather.




[High Quality Gray Scale_small]Abigail Butt, Ph.D., M.Sc.
Town of Lincoln
Council on Aging & Human Services
Director
781-259-8811
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Re: [LincolnTalk] INFO: Lincoln Community Center Meeting tonight?

[Sarah Chester]

Hi everyone, the CCBC meeting had to be postponed to next Wednesday night. The agenda and link will be posted shortly. SarahOn Feb 22, 2023, at 2:41 PM, Lynne Smith  wrote:I believe the Community Center committee is having a meeting tonight to announce the architect chosen to design the CC.  Does anyone know how to join the meeting? Is it the same link used for their Feb. 15th meeting?
Lynne Smith5 Tabor Hill RoadLincoln, MA 01773cell:  781-258-1175ly...@smith.net

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[LincolnTalk] rowing stevengraphs have been TAKEN

[K Mierz via Lincoln]

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Re: [LincolnTalk] Disappointed

[Christopher Eliot]

I don’t think any local, county or state government has ever found a way to 
limit aviation use of fossil fuels at any airport in this country. 

I believe this could set a national precedent.

> On Feb 22, 2023, at 12:32 PM, Paul Shorb  wrote:
> 
> I believe that Chris and the people he has been working with on this are 
> well-informed about the extent of the political and legal leverage that they 
> have, the strengths and weaknesses of the other side, etc., and are 
> developing strategy based on that.
> - Paul Shorb
> 
> On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 11:15 AM Christi Damico  > wrote:
> Chris—simply stated— this is not enough. I am sorry, to be so blunt. This is 
> a fall back position, in my opinion.  You need to go in with a full effort 
> against expansion & negotiate from there if you must.  I’m surprised and 
> disappointed. Please rethink your strategy! This one is not strong enough to 
> win, and you never start a negotiation from a fall back position, right?  
> Unless you plan to lose.
> 
> Christi Damico
> Of the Mill Street Damico’s of Lincoln
> Lincoln/Seattle
> 
> “I?ve been working with Senator Barrett and other local leaders on a response 
> to the large North Airfield expansion. This project aims to create 495,000 
> square feet of hangar space for corporate and private jets on the north side 
> of Hanscom Field. Massport and the developers have expressed concern for the 
> environment and indicated it will be done in an environmentally friendly way.
> 
> We plan to hold them to their word and are asking the state Executive Office 
> of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to require that all aircraft based 
> in the new hangars operate entirely without use of fossil fuels.
> 
> One option this would leave the developers is to base electric aircraft here. 
> While not quite here, there are about 200 companies trying to produce 
> electric aircraft and some are very close to production.
> 
> https://www.afar.com/magazine/electric-planes-are-coming-sooner-than-you-think
>  
> 
> 
> Area leaders and residents have many concerns about this project but we are 
> staying laser focussed on the climate change impact resulting from expanded 
> use of private jets. We think this is our best strategy based on experience 
> from many previous expansion projects.
> 
> Christopher Eliot, Hanscom Field Advisory Commission, Chair
> Lincoln”
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[LincolnTalk] Cat sitter?

[Anne Warner]

We are adopting two six month old kittens next week. We are excited! As 
responsible pet owners, though, we want to plan ahead for when we are traveling 
or otherwise away by identifying someone who is a cat sitter and can, for a 
reasonable fee, come by every day or two to feed them and scoop the litter etc. 
Anyonr out there? We live in North Lincoln. 

- Sent from iPhone. Typed by thumb. Excuse misspellings! 
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Disappointed

[Sara Mattes]

Even with non-fossil fuels still are facing an environmental assault with the 
proposed development.
there will still be 445,000 sq. Feet of impervious surface-black tarmac.
There will still be the elimination of hundreds of trees and a vastly reduced 
carbon sink.
There will still be 767s hurtling over homes, Great Meadows, Minuteman National 
Historical Park.
There will still be fuel farms adjacent to a residential neighborhood.

Perhaps we can be more bold and consider limiting the use of private jets such 
as these, the type of customers Massport seeks to attract.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Co8eBdeN4_o/?hl=en
John Travolta on Instagram: "I wanted to make my favorite childhood airline 
poster come to life for my birthday! So here we go! Viva Las Vegas! ✈️🍸🎰"
instagram.com


--
Sara Mattes




> On Feb 22, 2023, at 4:04 PM, Christopher Eliot  wrote:
> 
> I don’t think any local, county or state government has ever found a way to 
> limit aviation use of fossil fuels at any airport in this country. 
> 
> I believe this could set a national precedent.
> 
>> On Feb 22, 2023, at 12:32 PM, Paul Shorb > > wrote:
>> 
>> I believe that Chris and the people he has been working with on this are 
>> well-informed about the extent of the political and legal leverage that they 
>> have, the strengths and weaknesses of the other side, etc., and are 
>> developing strategy based on that.
>> - Paul Shorb
>> 
>> On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 11:15 AM Christi Damico > > wrote:
>>> Chris—simply stated— this is not enough. I am sorry, to be so blunt. This 
>>> is a fall back position, in my opinion.  You need to go in with a full 
>>> effort against expansion & negotiate from there if you must.  I’m surprised 
>>> and disappointed. Please rethink your strategy! This one is not strong 
>>> enough to win, and you never start a negotiation from a fall back position, 
>>> right?  Unless you plan to lose.
>>> 
>>> Christi Damico
>>> Of the Mill Street Damico’s of Lincoln
>>> Lincoln/Seattle
>>> 
>>> “I?ve been working with Senator Barrett and other local leaders on a 
>>> response to the large North Airfield expansion. This project aims to create 
>>> 495,000 square feet of hangar space for corporate and private jets on the 
>>> north side of Hanscom Field. Massport and the developers have expressed 
>>> concern for the environment and indicated it will be done in an 
>>> environmentally friendly way.
>>> 
>>> We plan to hold them to their word and are asking the state Executive 
>>> Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to require that all 
>>> aircraft based in the new hangars operate entirely without use of fossil 
>>> fuels.
>>> 
>>> One option this would leave the developers is to base electric aircraft 
>>> here. While not quite here, there are about 200 companies trying to produce 
>>> electric aircraft and some are very close to production.
>>> 
>>> https://www.afar.com/magazine/electric-planes-are-coming-sooner-than-you-think
>>> 
>>> Area leaders and residents have many concerns about this project but we are 
>>> staying laser focussed on the climate change impact resulting from expanded 
>>> use of private jets. We think this is our best strategy based on experience 
>>> from many previous expansion projects.
>>> 
>>> Christopher Eliot, Hanscom Field Advisory Commission, Chair
>>> Lincoln”
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Cat sitter?

[Leslie Turek]

I've used Walden Pet successfully for many years. Very reliable - and they
will even email photos from their visits.
Leslie Turek

On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 6:40 PM Anne Warner  wrote:

> We are adopting two six month old kittens next week. We are excited! As
> responsible pet owners, though, we want to plan ahead for when we are
> traveling or otherwise away by identifying someone who is a cat sitter and
> can, for a reasonable fee, come by every day or two to feed them and scoop
> the litter etc. Anyonr out there? We live in North Lincoln.
>
> - Sent from iPhone. Typed by thumb. Excuse misspellings!
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Disappointed

[Anne Sobol]

This is the comment I submitted to MEPA:

The record submitted provides no documentation for the need for what
appears to be a speculative commercial project.

The expansion of private jet traffic at Hanscom is inconsistent with our
local efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuels and to protect the
environment.

The expansion of emissions-heavy, private jet traffic will despoil wildlife
and natural habitat in the Great Meadows National Wildlife Preserve and the
Minute Man National Historical Park.  It also endangers human beings
enjoying these preserves.

A fuel tank farm will endanger the residential neighborhood around the
proposed project.

Whose interests does MassPort represent?  Its own financial interests at
the expense of local Massachusetts citizens?  The interests of speculative
commercial businesses at the expense of local Massachusetts citizens, their
families, and their children?

The MassPort website states that MassPort “is dedicated to the vibrant
neighborhoods around us.”  If that is true, MassPort should not be
promoting the expansion of the private jet facility at Hanscom.

Expanding facilities for private jet usage is inconsistent with the goals
set forth by MassPort in its Climate Action Plan: Net Zero by 2031.

On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 6:47 PM Sara Mattes  wrote:

> Even with non-fossil fuels still are facing an environmental assault with
> the proposed development.
> there will still be 445,000 sq. Feet of impervious surface-black tarmac.
> There will still be the elimination of hundreds of trees and a vastly
> reduced carbon sink.
> There will still be 767s hurtling over homes, Great Meadows, Minuteman
> National Historical Park.
> There will still be fuel farms adjacent to a residential neighborhood.
>
> Perhaps we can be more bold and consider limiting the use of private jets
> such as these, the type of customers Massport seeks to attract.
> [image: 332142886_1125259908167579_3281511644248880012_n.jpeg]
>
> John Travolta on Instagram: "I wanted to make my favorite childhood
> airline poster come to life for my birthday! So here we go! Viva Las Vegas!
> ✈️🍸🎰" 
> instagram.com 
> 
>
>
> --
> Sara Mattes
>
>
>
>
> On Feb 22, 2023, at 4:04 PM, Christopher Eliot  wrote:
>
> I don’t think any local, county or state government has ever found a way
> to limit aviation use of fossil fuels at any airport in this country.
>
> I believe this could set a national precedent.
>
> On Feb 22, 2023, at 12:32 PM, Paul Shorb  wrote:
>
> I believe that Chris and the people he has been working with on this are
> well-informed about the extent of the political and legal leverage that
> they have, the strengths and weaknesses of the other side, etc., and are
> developing strategy based on that.
> - Paul Shorb
>
> On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 11:15 AM Christi Damico <
> christi.dam...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Chris—simply stated— this is not enough. I am sorry, to be so blunt. This
>> is a fall back position, in my opinion.  You need to go in with a full
>> effort against expansion & negotiate from there if you must.  I’m surprised
>> and disappointed. Please rethink your strategy! This one is not strong
>> enough to win, and you never start a negotiation from a fall back position,
>> right?  Unless you plan to lose.
>>
>> Christi Damico
>> Of the Mill Street Damico’s of Lincoln
>> Lincoln/Seattle
>>
>> “I?ve been working with Senator Barrett and other local leaders on a
>> response to the large North Airfield expansion. This project aims to create
>> 495,000 square feet of hangar space for corporate and private jets on the
>> north side of Hanscom Field. Massport and the developers have expressed
>> concern for the environment and indicated it will be done in an
>> environmentally friendly way.
>>
>> We plan to hold them to their word and are asking the state Executive
>> Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to require that all
>> aircraft based in the new hangars operate entirely without use of fossil
>> fuels.
>>
>> One option this would leave the developers is to base electric aircraft
>> here. While not quite here, there are about 200 companies trying to produce
>> electric aircraft and some are very close to production.
>>
>>
>> https://www.afar.com/magazine/electric-planes-are-coming-sooner-than-you-think
>>
>> Area leaders and residents have many concerns about this project but we
>> are staying laser focussed on the climate change impact resulting from
>> expanded use of private jets. We think this is our best strategy based on
>> experience from many previous expansion projects.
>>
>> Christopher Eliot, Hanscom Field Advisory Commission, Chair
>> Lincoln”
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Disappointed

[Sara Mattes]

👍🏻
--
Sara Mattes




> On Feb 22, 2023, at 7:04 PM, Anne Sobol  wrote:
> 
> This is the comment I submitted to MEPA:
> 
> The record submitted provides no documentation for the need for what appears 
> to be a speculative commercial project.
> 
> The expansion of private jet traffic at Hanscom is inconsistent with our 
> local efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuels and to protect the 
> environment.
> 
> The expansion of emissions-heavy, private jet traffic will despoil wildlife 
> and natural habitat in the Great Meadows National Wildlife Preserve and the 
> Minute Man National Historical Park.  It also endangers human beings enjoying 
> these preserves.
> 
> A fuel tank farm will endanger the residential neighborhood around the 
> proposed project.
> 
> Whose interests does MassPort represent?  Its own financial interests at the 
> expense of local Massachusetts citizens?  The interests of speculative 
> commercial businesses at the expense of local Massachusetts citizens, their 
> families, and their children?
> 
> The MassPort website states that MassPort “is dedicated to the vibrant 
> neighborhoods around us.”  If that is true, MassPort should not be promoting 
> the expansion of the private jet facility at Hanscom.
> 
> Expanding facilities for private jet usage is inconsistent with the goals set 
> forth by MassPort in its Climate Action Plan: Net Zero by 2031.
> 
> 
> On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 6:47 PM Sara Mattes  > wrote:
>> Even with non-fossil fuels still are facing an environmental assault with 
>> the proposed development.
>> there will still be 445,000 sq. Feet of impervious surface-black tarmac.
>> There will still be the elimination of hundreds of trees and a vastly 
>> reduced carbon sink.
>> There will still be 767s hurtling over homes, Great Meadows, Minuteman 
>> National Historical Park.
>> There will still be fuel farms adjacent to a residential neighborhood.
>> 
>> Perhaps we can be more bold and consider limiting the use of private jets 
>> such as these, the type of customers Massport seeks to attract.
>> <332142886_1125259908167579_3281511644248880012_n.jpeg>
>> John Travolta on Instagram: "I wanted to make my favorite childhood airline 
>> poster come to life for my birthday! So here we go! Viva Las Vegas! ✈️🍸🎰"
>> instagram.com
>>  John Travolta on Instagram: 
>> "I wanted to make my favorite childhood airline poster come to life for my 
>> birthday! So here we go! Viva Las Vegas! ✈️🍸🎰" 
>> 
>> instagram.com 
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Sara Mattes
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Feb 22, 2023, at 4:04 PM, Christopher Eliot >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> I don’t think any local, county or state government has ever found a way to 
>>> limit aviation use of fossil fuels at any airport in this country. 
>>> 
>>> I believe this could set a national precedent.
>>> 
 On Feb 22, 2023, at 12:32 PM, Paul Shorb >>> > wrote:
 
 I believe that Chris and the people he has been working with on this are 
 well-informed about the extent of the political and legal leverage that 
 they have, the strengths and weaknesses of the other side, etc., and are 
 developing strategy based on that.
 - Paul Shorb
 
 On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 11:15 AM Christi Damico 
 mailto:christi.dam...@comcast.net>> wrote:
> Chris—simply stated— this is not enough. I am sorry, to be so blunt. This 
> is a fall back position, in my opinion.  You need to go in with a full 
> effort against expansion & negotiate from there if you must.  I’m 
> surprised and disappointed. Please rethink your strategy! This one is not 
> strong enough to win, and you never start a negotiation from a fall back 
> position, right?  Unless you plan to lose.
> 
> Christi Damico
> Of the Mill Street Damico’s of Lincoln
> Lincoln/Seattle
> 
> “I?ve been working with Senator Barrett and other local leaders on a 
> response to the large North Airfield expansion. This project aims to 
> create 495,000 square feet of hangar space for corporate and private jets 
> on the north side of Hanscom Field. Massport and the developers have 
> expressed concern for the environment and indicated it will be done in an 
> environmentally friendly way.
> 
> We plan to hold them to their word and are asking the state Executive 
> Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to require that all 
> aircraft based in the new hangars operate entirely without use of fossil 
> fuels.
> 
> One option this would leave the developers is to base electric aircraft 
> here. While not quite here, there are about 200 companies trying to 
> produce electric aircraft and some are very close to production.
> 
> https://www.afar

[LincolnTalk] Another reason we must resist the proposed Hanscom expansion

[Sara Mattes]

While the focus here is on smaller, piston planes, the saga is instructive.
While we may all dream of fossil-free fuel, history suggests it will be decades 
before it is a reality.
And, in the meantime, 27 hangers will be housing privately owned 737s,757s, and 
767s who will be taking to the skies…over all our heads.




Feb 22, 2023View in browser 

 

BY ARIANNA SKIBELL 

Small airplanes and choppers flying overhead Veronica Licon’s house in San 
Jose, Calif., run on leaded gasoline. | Photos by Max Whittaker for POLITICO

The United States banned leaded gasoline for cars long ago, but smaller 
aircraft continue to use the fuel — and it’s exposing hundreds of thousands of 
children to lead poisoning.

POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Ariel Wittenberg dug into the issue in an 
investigation 

 this week. She found that fuel producers such as Chevron and Exxon Mobil have 
repeatedly blocked efforts to create unleaded fuels for small aircraft.

That has led to massive health consequences for children who live below the 
flight path of these small airplanes. Toddlers in California's East San Jose 
have concentrations of lead in their blood on par with children tested at the 
height of the drinking water crisis in Flint, Mich.

In an interview with Power Switch this morning, Ariel breaks down the public 
health crisis and why, after 30 years, it has not been addressed.

What surprised you the most in reporting this story?

Everyone from the [Federal Aviation Administration] to the oil industry to the 
aviation industry has spent the past 30 years pursuing a silver-bullet solution 
to this problem. What surprised me most is that search has, essentially, been a 
mirage. Yes, there are many planes that need 100 octane. But 70 percent of the 
general aviation fleet could fly on a lower-octane fuel. But the aviation and 
fuel industry has blocked multiple alternative fuels over the past 30 years.

What are the advantages and pitfalls of having producers like Chevron and Exxon 
sit on the committee that could have approved a less heavily leaded fuel?

The people who make aviation fuel know how to make aviation fuel. It’s a niche 
market, so the producers are also the best subject-matter experts. The problem, 
however, is that the [committee] that approves these fuels runs on consensus. 
The same producers that have a vested financial interest in keeping lead in 
aviation fuel also have immense power to block any unleaded competition from 
coming to market.

What is the extent of the health-related damage? 

There are 5.2 million people that live within 500 meters of an airport runway, 
and 363,000 of them are children under five. Research has shown that living 
that close to a general aviation airport can increase levels of lead in kids’ 
blood. Lead is a neurotoxin that impairs cognitive development and is linked to 
lower IQ, so any exposure to it can be incredibly damaging.

Communities are demanding the government take action. When can we realistically 
expect the problem to be resolved?

It's hard to say when this will all be resolved. If EPA does move to totally 
ban lead in aviation fuel, it could be years before such a measure would take 
effect. The FAA has an initiative in coordination with the aviation and fuel 
industries to find a high-octane unleaded fuel, with the goal of one being 
widely available by 2030. But similar initiatives have existed over the past 
decade, and all of them have blown through their deadlines.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity. 

--
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Disappointed

[Mary Crowe]

Well said Anne !

On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 7:24 PM Sara Mattes  wrote:

> 👍🏻
> --
> Sara Mattes
>
>
>
>
> On Feb 22, 2023, at 7:04 PM, Anne Sobol  wrote:
>
> This is the comment I submitted to MEPA:
>
> The record submitted provides no documentation for the need for what
> appears to be a speculative commercial project.
>
> The expansion of private jet traffic at Hanscom is inconsistent with our
> local efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuels and to protect the
> environment.
>
> The expansion of emissions-heavy, private jet traffic will despoil
> wildlife and natural habitat in the Great Meadows National Wildlife
> Preserve and the Minute Man National Historical Park.  It also endangers
> human beings enjoying these preserves.
>
> A fuel tank farm will endanger the residential neighborhood around the
> proposed project.
>
> Whose interests does MassPort represent?  Its own financial interests at
> the expense of local Massachusetts citizens?  The interests of speculative
> commercial businesses at the expense of local Massachusetts citizens, their
> families, and their children?
>
> The MassPort website states that MassPort “is dedicated to the vibrant
> neighborhoods around us.”  If that is true, MassPort should not be
> promoting the expansion of the private jet facility at Hanscom.
>
> Expanding facilities for private jet usage is inconsistent with the goals
> set forth by MassPort in its Climate Action Plan: Net Zero by 2031.
>
> On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 6:47 PM Sara Mattes  wrote:
>
>> Even with non-fossil fuels still are facing an environmental assault with
>> the proposed development.
>> there will still be 445,000 sq. Feet of impervious surface-black tarmac.
>> There will still be the elimination of hundreds of trees and a vastly
>> reduced carbon sink.
>> There will still be 767s hurtling over homes, Great Meadows, Minuteman
>> National Historical Park.
>> There will still be fuel farms adjacent to a residential neighborhood.
>>
>> Perhaps we can be more bold and consider limiting the use of private jets
>> such as these, the type of customers Massport seeks to attract.
>> <332142886_1125259908167579_3281511644248880012_n.jpeg>
>>
>> John Travolta on Instagram: "I wanted to make my favorite childhood
>> airline poster come to life for my birthday! So here we go! Viva Las Vegas!
>> ✈️🍸🎰" 
>> instagram.com 
>> 
>>
>>
>> --
>> Sara Mattes
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Feb 22, 2023, at 4:04 PM, Christopher Eliot 
>> wrote:
>>
>> I don’t think any local, county or state government has ever found a way
>> to limit aviation use of fossil fuels at any airport in this country.
>>
>> I believe this could set a national precedent.
>>
>> On Feb 22, 2023, at 12:32 PM, Paul Shorb  wrote:
>>
>> I believe that Chris and the people he has been working with on this are
>> well-informed about the extent of the political and legal leverage that
>> they have, the strengths and weaknesses of the other side, etc., and are
>> developing strategy based on that.
>> - Paul Shorb
>>
>> On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 11:15 AM Christi Damico <
>> christi.dam...@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Chris—simply stated— this is not enough. I am sorry, to be so blunt.
>>> This is a fall back position, in my opinion.  You need to go in with a full
>>> effort against expansion & negotiate from there if you must.  I’m surprised
>>> and disappointed. Please rethink your strategy! This one is not strong
>>> enough to win, and you never start a negotiation from a fall back position,
>>> right?  Unless you plan to lose.
>>>
>>> Christi Damico
>>> Of the Mill Street Damico’s of Lincoln
>>> Lincoln/Seattle
>>>
>>> “I?ve been working with Senator Barrett and other local leaders on a
>>> response to the large North Airfield expansion. This project aims to create
>>> 495,000 square feet of hangar space for corporate and private jets on the
>>> north side of Hanscom Field. Massport and the developers have expressed
>>> concern for the environment and indicated it will be done in an
>>> environmentally friendly way.
>>>
>>> We plan to hold them to their word and are asking the state Executive
>>> Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to require that all
>>> aircraft based in the new hangars operate entirely without use of fossil
>>> fuels.
>>>
>>> One option this would leave the developers is to base electric aircraft
>>> here. While not quite here, there are about 200 companies trying to produce
>>> electric aircraft and some are very close to production.
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.afar.com/magazine/electric-planes-are-coming-sooner-than-you-think
>>>
>>> Area leaders and residents have many concerns about this project but we
>>> are staying laser focussed on the climate change impact resulting from
>>> expanded use of private jets. We think this is our best strategy based on
>>> experience from many previous ex

Re: [LincolnTalk] RE unidentified object in lincoln today

[Sara Mattes]

😂

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 22, 2023, at 8:14 PM, Steve Low  wrote:
> 
> 
> This undoubtedly is from China (the fur is the giveaway) and the metal disk 
> is a sophisticated universal RF band sensor capable of detecting frequencies 
> ranging from microHertz to gigaHertz. It is no accident that it was 
> stealthlly placed in the Swap shed because of its proxmity to Hanscom, from 
> which those frequencies are most likely to emanate.
> 
> It's essential that no one approach the Shed without double hazmat suits and 
> respirators, preferably ones that meet NASA specs for use in outer space.
> 
> The Shed should be immeditely evacuated and sealed. Base security should be 
> called. And would  someone please drop a dime and call Channel 25 News to 
> give them first crack at breaking the story on their 10pm news, tonight.
> 
> Regards,
> Steve Low
> 
> 
> MET Original message 
> From: K Mierz via Lincoln 
> Date: 2/22/23 6:43 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: lincoln@lincolntalk.org
> Subject: [LincolnTalk] unidentified object in lincoln today
> 
> this unusual item appeared at the swap shed today.
> no one could identify what it is
> or what it's supposed to do.
> 
> it's a round wooden disk
> with some kind of fur on both sides,
> straps for feet? on one side
> and fur and a silver metal disk in the center,
> with big upholstery tacks around the rim
> 
> 
>  Original message 
> From: Steve Low 
> Date: 2/22/23 8:10 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: K Mierz 
> Subject: RE: [LincolnTalk] unidentified object in lincoln today
> 
> does anyone know what it is?
> enquiring minds would love to know!
> 
> katherine mierzwa
> 
> <1.jpg>
> 
> 
> <2.jpg>
> 
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Disappointed

[melinda bruno-smith]

Yes, thank you Anne.

Sent from my iPhone
Melinda Bruno-Smith




On Feb 22, 2023, at 7:05 PM, Anne Sobol  wrote:


This is the comment I submitted to MEPA:

The record submitted provides no documentation for the need for what appears to 
be a speculative commercial project.
The expansion of private jet traffic at Hanscom is inconsistent with our local 
efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuels and to protect the environment.
The expansion of emissions-heavy, private jet traffic will despoil wildlife and 
natural habitat in the Great Meadows National Wildlife Preserve and the Minute 
Man National Historical Park.  It also endangers human beings enjoying these 
preserves.
A fuel tank farm will endanger the residential neighborhood around the proposed 
project.
Whose interests does MassPort represent?  Its own financial interests at the 
expense of local Massachusetts citizens?  The interests of speculative 
commercial businesses at the expense of local Massachusetts citizens, their 
families, and their children?
The MassPort website states that MassPort “is dedicated to the vibrant 
neighborhoods around us.”  If that is true, MassPort should not be promoting 
the expansion of the private jet facility at Hanscom.
Expanding facilities for private jet usage is inconsistent with the goals set 
forth by MassPort in its Climate Action Plan: Net Zero by 2031.

On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 6:47 PM Sara Mattes 
mailto:samat...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Even with non-fossil fuels still are facing an environmental assault with the 
proposed development.
there will still be 445,000 sq. Feet of impervious surface-black tarmac.
There will still be the elimination of hundreds of trees and a vastly reduced 
carbon sink.
There will still be 767s hurtling over homes, Great Meadows, Minuteman National 
Historical Park.
There will still be fuel farms adjacent to a residential neighborhood.

Perhaps we can be more bold and consider limiting the use of private jets such 
as these, the type of customers Massport seeks to attract.

[332142886_1125259908167579_3281511644248880012_n.jpeg]
John Travolta on Instagram: "I wanted to make my favorite childhood airline 
poster come to life for my birthday! So here we go! Viva Las Vegas! 
✈️🍸🎰"
instagram.com


--
Sara Mattes




On Feb 22, 2023, at 4:04 PM, Christopher Eliot 
mailto:c...@chriseliot.com>> wrote:

I don’t think any local, county or state government has ever found a way to 
limit aviation use of fossil fuels at any airport in this country.

I believe this could set a national precedent.

On Feb 22, 2023, at 12:32 PM, Paul Shorb 
mailto:paul.sh...@gmail.com>> wrote:

I believe that Chris and the people he has been working with on this are 
well-informed about the extent of the political and legal leverage that they 
have, the strengths and weaknesses of the other side, etc., and are developing 
strategy based on that.
- Paul Shorb

On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 11:15 AM Christi Damico 
mailto:christi.dam...@comcast.net>> wrote:
Chris—simply stated— this is not enough. I am sorry, to be so blunt. This is a 
fall back position, in my opinion.  You need to go in with a full effort 
against expansion & negotiate from there if you must.  I’m surprised and 
disappointed. Please rethink your strategy! This one is not strong enough to 
win, and you never start a negotiation from a fall back position, right?  
Unless you plan to lose.

Christi Damico
Of the Mill Street Damico’s of Lincoln
Lincoln/Seattle

“I?ve been working with Senator Barrett and other local leaders on a response 
to the large North Airfield expansion. This project aims to create 495,000 
square feet of hangar space for corporate and private jets on the north side of 
Hanscom Field. Massport and the developers have expressed concern for the 
environment and indicated it will be done in an environmentally friendly way.

We plan to hold them to their word and are asking the state Executive Office of 
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to require that all aircraft based in 
the new hangars operate entirely without use of fossil fuels.

One option this would leave the developers is to base electric aircraft here. 
While not quite here, there are about 200 companies trying to produce electric 
aircraft and some are very close to production.

https://www.afar.com/magazine/electric-planes-are-coming-sooner-than-you-think

Area leaders and residents have many concerns about this project but we are 
staying laser focussed on the climate change impact resulting from expanded use 
of private jets. We think this is our best strategy based on experience from 
many previous expansion projects.

Christopher Eliot, Hanscom Field Advisory Commission, Chair
Lincoln”
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Disappointed

[Christi Damico]

The impacts to Minuteman National Park, the cradle of our nation's birth, would 
be intolerable if this expansion were to go through.

The goal of the Park is to create and maintain an environ as similar as 
possible to what life was like at the time of the American Revolution.  It is a 
national treasure.

I cannot imagine the disruption to the Park that the proposed expansion would 
create. It would decimate the experience for users of the park, and that would 
be a travesty.  We have a responsibility to protect our history, and expanding 
this airport for commercial and private usage would be doing the exact opposite 
of that.

Chris I'm sorry I'm not 100% on board with your focus, but I appreciate your 
efforts just the same.  I am absolutely committed to our environment... but I'm 
not sure "laser focus" on that one horse will win the entire race.

Let me know how I can help. 

Thanks,
Christi Damico


> On 02/22/2023 6:24 PM Mary Crowe  wrote:
> 
> 
> Well said Anne !
> 
> On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 7:24 PM Sara Mattes  mailto:samat...@gmail.com > wrote:
> 
> > > 👍🏻
> > --
> > Sara Mattes
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > > > > On Feb 22, 2023, at 7:04 PM, Anne Sobol 
> > mailto:anne.so...@gmail.com > wrote:
> > > 
> > > This is the comment I submitted to MEPA:
> > > 
> > > The record submitted provides no documentation for the need 
> > > for what appears to be a speculative commercial project.
> > > 
> > > The expansion of private jet traffic at Hanscom is 
> > > inconsistent with our local efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuels and 
> > > to protect the environment.
> > > 
> > > The expansion of emissions-heavy, private jet traffic will 
> > > despoil wildlife and natural habitat in the Great Meadows National 
> > > Wildlife Preserve and the Minute Man National Historical Park.  It also 
> > > endangers human beings enjoying these preserves.
> > > 
> > > A fuel tank farm will endanger the residential neighborhood 
> > > around the proposed project.
> > > 
> > > Whose interests does MassPort represent?  Its own financial 
> > > interests at the expense of local Massachusetts citizens?  The interests 
> > > of speculative commercial businesses at the expense of local 
> > > Massachusetts citizens, their families, and their children?
> > > 
> > > The MassPort website states that MassPort “is dedicated to 
> > > the vibrant neighborhoods around us.”  If that is true, MassPort should 
> > > not be promoting the expansion of the private jet facility at Hanscom.
> > > 
> > > Expanding facilities for private jet usage is inconsistent 
> > > with the goals set forth by MassPort in its Climate Action Plan: Net Zero 
> > > by 2031.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 6:47 PM Sara Mattes 
> > > mailto:samat...@gmail.com > wrote:
> > > 
> > > > > > > Even with non-fossil fuels still 
> > > are facing an environmental assault with the proposed development.
> > > > there will still be 445,000 sq. Feet of impervious 
> > > > surface-black tarmac.
> > > > There will still be the elimination of hundreds of 
> > > > trees and a vastly reduced carbon sink.
> > > > There will still be 767s hurtling over homes, Great 
> > > > Meadows, Minuteman National Historical Park.
> > > > There will still be fuel farms adjacent to a 
> > > > residential neighborhood.
> > > > 
> > > > Perhaps we can be more bold and consider limiting the 
> > > > use of private jets such as these, the type of customers Massport seeks 
> > > > to attract.
> > > > <332142886_1125259908167579_3281511644248880012_n.jpeg>
> > > >   John Travolta on Instagram: "I wanted to make my 
> > > > favorite childhood airline poster come to life for my birthday! So here 
> > > > we go! Viva Las Vegas! ✈️🍸🎰" 
> > > > https://www.instagram.com/p/Co8eBdeN4_o/?hl=en
> > > >   instagram.com 
> > > > https://www.instagram.com/p/Co8eBdeN4_o/?hl=en
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > --
> > > > Sara Mattes
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > > > > > > On Feb 22, 2023, at 
> > > > 4:04 PM, Christopher Eliot  > > > mailto:c...@chriseliot.com > wrote:
> > > > > 
> > > > > I don’t think any local, county or state 
> > > > > government has ever found a way to limit aviation use of fossil fuels 
> > > > > at any airport in this country. 
> > > > > 
> > > > > I believe this could set a national precedent.
> > > > > 
> > > > > 
> > > > > > > > > > > On Feb 
> > > > > 22, 2023, at 12:32 PM, Paul Shorb  > > > > mailto:paul.sh...@gmail.com > wrote:
> > > > > > 
> > > > > >