Re: [LincolnTalk] Gas leaks

2022-01-28 Thread Dennis Liu
Fascinating, thanks for sharing. This small research study has certainly made headlines across the country, as many media outlets have picked up on it. I admit to some curiosity, as the news hit the big points, but without much context. So decided to do some simple arithmetic. >From the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Gas leaks

2022-01-28 Thread Toby Frost
On 1/28/22 8:49 PM, Belinda Gingrich wrote: This article was in the NYT yesterday about a study which found gas lines and stoves inside the house were leaking methane even when the appliances were off. I shouldn’t have been surprised since we know there are huge numbers of leaks in the natura

[LincolnTalk] Gas leaks

2022-01-28 Thread Belinda Gingrich
The induction stove top at the library is busy making rounds. I feel bad promoting these stoves when its next to impossible to buy a full sized range right now. Hopefully they will repopulate the stores with cars and cat food this spring! This article was in the NYT yesterday about a study whic

[LincolnTalk] Find out what's going on with Donelan's (and the rest of Lincoln)!

2022-01-28 Thread Alice Waugh
The Lincoln Squirrel, Lincoln's online newspaper, is offering a special deal for new subscribers! Find out why Donelan's has been closed for so long, what's happening with rezoning South Lincoln, and the upcoming Annual Town Meeting and election, as well as upcoming events, police logs, and more.

[LincolnTalk] LCOA&HS-Activities Jan 24 through Jan 28

2022-01-28 Thread Gagne, Amy
Hello to All: Monday, Jan 31 2:00 Tai Chi 1 via zoom 3:00 Tai Chi 2 via Zoom Tuesday, Feb 1 9:30-11:00 Knitting Group at Bemis Hall 11:15 Stretch and Flex Exercise at Bemis Hall 12:15 Active Aging Exercise at Bemis Hall 1:00 Noti

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing

2022-01-28 Thread Eric Zimmerman
For those wondering why the federal government owns property there: The Property was acquired by the U.S. government in 1957 as part of the U.S. Army’s former Boston Defense Area, Nike Battery B-73 Project. Nike Battery B-73 anti-aircraft missile defense facilities were constructed in the Wayland a

[LincolnTalk] Recommendation for Edson Delinski

2022-01-28 Thread DEBBY ADAMS via Lincoln
Edson repaired 2 pieces of furniture for me within a matters of minutes! He is very kind and respectful and reliable. I would highly recommend him for furniture repairs and other carpentry projects. Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing

2022-01-28 Thread Alice Waugh
I think the area you're referring to is in Wayland. If you Google "Lincoln MA" you'll get a map showing the town borders in red. Alice Waugh On Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 11:35 AM Heather Silvestro < heathersilves...@comcast.net> wrote: > On the subject of affordable housing, could someone educate me

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing

2022-01-28 Thread Rob
I found this from a quick Google search… seems like the property is owned by the federal government and is being sold https://www.wayland.ma.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif4016/f/minutes/minutes_joint_housing_committee_oct._23.pdf Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 28, 2022, at 12:12 PM, Allen Vander Meulen

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing

2022-01-28 Thread duxburydames
Perhaps it is bureaucracy ? Google search turned up the excerpt from Wayland meeting minutes, but didn't find anything more recent.  WAYLAND HOUSING PARTNERSHIP Joint meeting with: Wayland Housing Authority Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Planning Board Minutes – October 23, 2019Launcher Way: T

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing

2022-01-28 Thread Stephanie Smoot
I'm not judging, just observing a trend but there is a huge number of single parent households in this area. When a couple gets divorced (or just have kids then move on) you then need two homes for a family instead of one. Many apartments in this area support this arrangement. Perhaps if more p

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing

2022-01-28 Thread Allen Vander Meulen
I believe that neighborhood is in Wayland. So, using my “Lincoln Housing Commission” hat, I have no knowledge or input on that; but would be interested myself (as a private citizen) in what is going on there. - Allen > On Jan 28, 2022, at 11:35, Heather Silvestro > wrote: > > On the subject

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing

2022-01-28 Thread Heather Silvestro
On the subject of affordable housing, could someone educate me about the 11 vacant, seemingly abandoned-in-the-middle-of-the-night, single-family, ranch-style houses on Launcher Way and Oxbow? I’ve driven by this deserted neighborhood for six years now on my way to LSRHS, and wondered how such w

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln Public Library closed 1/29

2022-01-28 Thread Lisa Rothenberg
Hi all; We just wanted to let people know that the library will be closed all day Saturday Jan. 29th due to the storm., We are open today until 6:00 pm so please drop in to pick up books, DVDs and CDs to keep you entertained tomorrow. Stay safe everyone. -- Lisa Rothenberg Assistant Director Lin

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: HHAN Alert - MODERATE - Blizzard Warning

2022-01-28 Thread Bob Antia
FYI The following is an alert message from the Massachusetts Health and Homeland Alert Network: *Title:* Blizzard Warning *Group:* MEMA *Time Sent:* 2022-01-28 10:04:48 *Severity:* Moderate *Sensitivity:* This message does not contain sensitive information *Ale

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing

2022-01-28 Thread Victoria Benalfew
Hi Patrick, You raised many good points that I agree with. I do want to point out though that having a full time "good-paying" job isn't enough anymore (or maybe the wages of what one can consider a "good paying" job has changed considerably). Take the job that pays $20. At 40 hours per week, tha

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing

2022-01-28 Thread Patrick B
Hi Lincoln, To understand the housing situation, we must understand what is happening in Boston and the region: 1. When housing costs go up in Boston, it goes up everywhere. 2. Affordability of housing is not just about cost, it's about access to public transportation and jobs. 3. Bui

[LincolnTalk] Housing

2022-01-28 Thread Christine Damon
I am so happy Housing is being discussed here! I love the proposal for more units close to the train station and I love the proposals for more accessory apartments as residents recognize that they can comfortably live in much smaller spaces and help reduce their ecological footprint. Like Sus