Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee candidates

Thank you Debra and others for reaching out and expressing concern about the statements made during the candidate forum, and for sharing your experiences. Discussing with parents and other community members who have concerns about the direction of the school district or my own views is somethin

[LincolnTalk] Are Jonathan Dwyer and Joseph Dwyer related?

Hello, I am Jonathan Dwyer. You may know my name from my service on the Select Board the last five years, but you are probably more familiar with my wife Carolyn, a fourth grade teacher in the Lincoln Public Schools. Over the past few weeks, students and parents have been asking Carolyn if I am

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

Thank you Heather, I can meet at the corner of Old County and Winter St on Thursday morning at 9. Carol Ryan Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 22, 2022, at 8:10 PM, Heather Silvestro > wrote: > > So let’s clean it up! I live nearby and can provide pick-up truck to toss > trash and recyclables in

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

So let’s clean it up! I live nearby and can provide pick-up truck to toss trash and recyclables into, then bring to dump. I’m available from 9 to 10 a.m this Thursday or Friday. Will start at corner of Winter and Old County so long as there are volunteers. Anyone? If interested, contact me with

Re: [LincolnTalk] LINCOLN…We Have a Problem !

Oo, that is an interesting subtlety. I just went to niche.com and then used the search bar to navigate to Lincoln MA, and since I saw the pin in the map where the Lincoln school is, I figured that was the correct page. It was not readily apparent that there's a different page that captures both

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

It is a budget issue. Either we add more to the budget (taxes) or we cut services somewhere else to add this item. Or, we all pitch in and do it ourselves! -- Sara Mattes > On Mar 22, 2022, at 6:27 PM, Carol Ryan wrote: > > I asked about clean up but neither the Town of Lincoln or City o

[LincolnTalk] ISO large room, studio for long time resident

“Andrea Reynes, who has lived and worked in Lincoln for 20+ years, is looking for housing in the area starting this summer. She will provide both professional and personal references including from her current landlord for 24 years. Andrea is responsible, honest, kind, a good communicator, quiet

Re: [LincolnTalk] LINCOLN…We Have a Problem !

FYI all, when I go to niche.com and look at Lincoln, MA public schools, I see that they give us an* A- *overall. Academics: *A* Teachers: *A-* Diversity: *A-* Literacy proficiency rate: *73%* Math proficiency rate: *75%* See: https://www.niche.com/k12/lincoln-school-lincoln-ma/ I can't speak to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

I asked about clean up but neither the Town of Lincoln or City of Cambridge Reservoir are willing to address the issue. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 22, 2022, at 4:57 PM, Andy Wang wrote: > >  > Carol, > > Is the stuff you are seeing within 10 ft of the road? Sorry, your photos > gave the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

The area in question along Old county is very overgrown with poison ivy...just saying, volunteers should beware. L -- Original Message -- From: "V Saleme" To: "Richard Panetta" Cc: "Lincoln Talk" Sent: 3/22/2022 4:31:38 PM Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd Why

[LincolnTalk] How can we tell what students know and can do?

Join us Thursday at 6 pm as Gwen Blumberg (ELA Content/Literacy Specialist) and Kathy O'Connell (Math Content Specialist) present and discuss literacy and math work in the district including the process for ascertaining what students know and can do, determining which students need targeted and

Re: [LincolnTalk] End table for sale - Sold

Sold From: Tamara Rip Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 4:06 PM To: lincoln@lincolntalk.org Subject: End table for sale $40 or best offer 22” wide by 22” long by 22” tall [cid:6E5AFB1D-5C92-4FE8-AB96-EE383C1A14F9-L0-001] Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk maili

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

Carol, Is the stuff you are seeing within 10 ft of the road? Sorry, your photos gave the impression that it was strewn about deeper. When talking to the reservoir manager, did you ask them about cleanup? Andy On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 4:06 PM Carol Ryan wrote: > > > Sent from my iPhone > > O

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

Why don’t we harness the power of the Internet and establish an annual clean up event- comprised of those who have been viewing and commenting on this topic. I am certain others will volunteer should we get the word out. Can’t put it on the backs of students, they’re too busy with school and iPads

[LincolnTalk] Seeking 1953 and 1962 8th grade yearbooks

The Lincoln Town Archives is fortunate to have an almost-complete collection of the 8th grade yearbooks from 1947 on -- but we are missing 1953 and 1962. If you have one of those among your personal archives, and would be willing to donate it to fill in the gap, we (and generations to come) would b

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

Perhaps this is a good opportunity for community service work for Lincoln students? On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 3:56 PM Sara Mattes wrote: > As I said before, contact the Selects and ask to have a discussion. > Otherwise, you can start a citizen’s petition to request a position be > funded in the D

[LincolnTalk] End table for sale

$40 or best offer 22” wide by 22” long by 22” tall [cid:6E5AFB1D-5C92-4FE8-AB96-EE383C1A14F9-L0-001] Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pai

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 22, 2022, at 4:03 PM, Carol Ryan wrote: > > The reservoir manager at the office of the City of Cambridge Reservoir > management says 10 feet to the rd belongs to the town of Lincoln. > > Sent from my iPhone > >>> On Mar 22, 2022, at 3:58 PM, Andy Wang wrote: >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

According to the nifty Lincoln GIS (https://www.axisgis.com/LincolnMA/), the land adjacent to the reservoir along Old County Road it's owned by the City of Cambridge, not the Town of Lincoln. So I'm not even sure DPW can go clean it up, that would be trespassing... On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 3:56

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

As I said before, contact the Selects and ask to have a discussion. Otherwise, you can start a citizen’s petition to request a position be funded in the DPW budget. There is a way to see if others also agree that our tax dollars should pay for this, otherwise, we can go out with trash bags and ea

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

The town should acknowledge that street sweeping is different than trash pick up.In 28 years I have yet to see a town crew picking up litter on the town land that abuts the reservoir land. This remains a dumping ground for all sorts of trash. A clean up Once a year would be great. Carol Ryan Se

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

I live on Old County Rd not far far from Carol.   Clearly there are streets in Lincoln that are more affected than others by littering.    Old County is one of them as we are close to a reservoir and major business center and the road provides a major thoroughfare with low lighting/visibility f

Re: [LincolnTalk] Looking for a roofer who is familiar with flat roofs

Hi Stacey, I replaced 4000 sq. ft. of rubber roof last summer. I used TPO (white) instead of EPDM ( black). Luis Perez did a great job for me. Call or text Luis at 617-212-9365. Tell Luis I gave you his name. Good luck, Eric Eric Snyder esnyde...@comcast.net 423-240-3344 - C 781-257-5248 - H

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee candidates

As a parent who has a child in the Lincoln Public School system I have had to utilize outside resources to make sure that my child can be proficient in subjects: Math, Science and Reading Comprehension Skills. Two teachers with whom have pushed my child in school have been Mr Trant last year an

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee candidates

This is very well expressed. There is some material that people need to know, not obscure material but math facts and basic English skills and how many inches in a foot and feet in a yard, etc. I remember grocery shopping with my mother when I was a child before electronic cash registers. The b

Re: [LincolnTalk] LINCOLN…We Have a Problem ! (not my personal experience)

Jay, I find it concerning that you are prescribing a solution to a (perceived) problem without any background or experience as an educator. I find it galling that you are using Niche.com as your primary source for the problem, but that's another issue for another time. My recommendation is that

[LincolnTalk] Looking for a roofer who is familiar with flat roofs

Dear Lincoln Talkers, I need to replace the rubber roof on my home. If someone has recently replaced their roof, that would be ideal. There are so many Mid Century Modern houses in Lincoln, I’m hoping that someone might have a referral for me. Thank you Best, Stacey Sent from my iPhone -- The

[LincolnTalk] LINCOLN…We Have a Problem !

Why ? Here are the numbers for K-8 Lincoln Schools from : niche.com 59% proficient in math 61% proficient in english What grade do you get with 61% on a report card? You get an F for failure. We spent $13 million a year for our schools and this is what we get. People with the ability to pay

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee candidates

When a kid isnt good at an essential life skill like reading or math, you should definitely address that early rather than later. I'm very thankful for the help we got from Lincoln School and Lincoln Sudbury. Regards, *Stephanie Smoot* 857 368-9175 work 781 941-6842 personal cell *617 595-5217

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[LincolnTalk] Treadmill - pro-form crosswalk 395

Purchased in 2012, original price $662. Works! $50 OBO. Jean Palmer  781-259-3185-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee candidates

I agree with you, Debra. Thanks for bringing it up. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 22, 2022, at 11:07 AM, Debra Daugherty wrote: > >  > Hi all, > > I was quite dismayed by some of the notions expressed by the candidates for > Lincoln School Committee during the candidate forum. The Lincoln Sq

[LincolnTalk] Slide Projector

I am looking to borrow or buy a Kodak Ektagraphic slide projector. We need to review the slides in our carousels before sending them to be digitized. annpa...@verizon.net Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at

[LincolnTalk] Conservation Law Foundation: The Future is Electric March 24, 2022 | 5:30 PM-

Join the Conservation Law Foundation and friends in visualizing the future of clean energy happening right now in our work, in your town, and even in your kitchen! As we watched gas and electricity prices increase this season, we also saw their suppliers cry that the solution to our supposed

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee candidates

Hi all, I was quite dismayed by some of the notions expressed by the candidates for Lincoln School Committee during the candidate forum. The Lincoln Squirrel provided the following: "Kim Rajdev implied that the goals of AIDE are not well served by having children grouped by ability. “It really pa

[LincolnTalk] Article 31 for Town Meeting (moving towards all-electric new construction)

The Lincoln Green Energy Committee asks everyone to vote for the motion under Article 31 at Town Meeting. Anyone interested in learning more about it can access a list of resources at the following link (as well as through LincolnGreenenergy.org): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1malKvvV2TtMKDTE

[LincolnTalk] I Need Flat Files

Hi All, I’m a Visual Artist and I’m in need of Metal Flat drawing files. Preferably that have a base and are in good condition. Can purchase directly and/or make a donation to an organization of your choice. Thank you for any leads.Eve Cohen Cell: 617-699-5099 eve.coh...@gmail.com Waltham Artist

[LincolnTalk] Endorsement for Jim Hutchinson

Dear Fellow Lincolnites,   We are writing to endorse JimHutchinson for the Select Board.    Jim has served the town ofLincoln in many capacities and has done so with respect, dedication, andhumility. He has consistently shown that he has the best interests of the townand its residents in min

[LincolnTalk] March 2022 Wildlife Column: Spring Arrivals

Dear LincolnTalk, The March LLCT Wildlife Column by Lincoln’s own very talented and knowledgeable Gwyn Loud is below. Signs of spring are abundant, with new ones popping up by the day, and we hope you are out exploring and enjoying our beautiful natural world! Best regards; Michelle Barnes Sou

[LincolnTalk] Soapstone sink

Wondering if the soapstone sink is still available. I’m interested but seem to have deleted contact information. —Heather Anderson Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. B

[LincolnTalk] ***REMINDER - FoMA Annual Award Ceremony- by Zoom - March 27, 2022 4-5 p.m.

FoMA Annual Award Ceremony Stewardship and Sustainability: Lincoln’s 1957 Alcoa Aluminum House by Zoom (please register here ) March 27, 2022, 4 to 5:30 p.m. FoMA is pleased to honor the owners of Linco

Re: [LincolnTalk] Top notch mason/ landscaper has immediate availability

Nuno, My bluestone path and my patio both need overall repair. You can contact me via this email address or my cell 617-875-7069. Thank you, Deborah -Original Message- From: Stephen Dirrane Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 9:15 AM To: Edwina Lincoln Cc: Rosemarie Arruda Subject: [Linc

[LincolnTalk] Kim Rajdev for Lincoln School Committee Endorsement

*KIM RAJDEV FOR LINCOLN SCHOOL COMMITTEE* We write to endorse *Kim Rajdev *for election to the Lincoln School Committee. Since moving to Lincoln five years ago with her husband and two young girls (now entering 3rd grade and Kindergarten), Kim has taken an active role in supporting the Lincol

[LincolnTalk] Horse boarding - need recommendations

Hello Lincoln Talkers, I'm seeking recommendations for a family that is contemplating moving from Ohio to the Nashua, NH, area. They are interested in finding great horse boarding facilities & trainers located somewhere between Lincoln and Manchester, NH. The mom of the family is also intereste

[LincolnTalk] camps

Hi LT I am looking for a soccer or sports camp for my 7 yr. old grandson. He will be spending a week with us starting Aug. 15th. You can email me directly with any ideas at nber...@verizon.net . Thanks Nan B -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, s