Re: [LincolnTalk] ALERT: COMPLETE OUTDOOR WATERING BAN

You can also collect the condensation water from your a/c, if you have one. We have central a/c and the pvc pipe running down the outside of our house just drips onto the ground under our deck. I placed a bucket underneath it this morning and by evening collected 10 gallons. (Our a/c has been at

Re: [LincolnTalk] Refugee assistance organization in Lincoln area?

The two prominent agencies are IINE which is the International Institute of New England and Catholic Charities. They have been designated by the federal government to help refugees in New England. Sent from my iPad > On Jul 25, 2022, at 5:03 PM, Daniela Caride wrote: > >  > IINE is in B

Re: [LincolnTalk] Drought suggestions

It would make sense to allow the one pool that is shared by many people to stay in operation in preference to individual pools that only serve a single family. (I don't swim so have no interest in this either way, but it just makes sense to me.) Leslie Turek On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 7:08 PM Jessic

Re: [LincolnTalk] Drought suggestions

Does this mean that the town pool can’t top off their water as well? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2022, at 3:31 PM, Sasha Golden wrote: > >  > Another almost-native Californian here. > > Mulch. > > Drip irrigation for your most precious trees and shrubs only. > > Xeriscaping -- loo

Re: [LincolnTalk] ALERT: COMPLETE OUTDOOR WATERING BAN

How many of us have sump pumps in our basements, crawl spaces, etc? Move the hose into a bucket and use natural resources. Just trying to inspire people… Best, Paula Robinson 617.981.1945 > On Jul 25, 2022, at 6:19 PM, Sara Mattes wrote: > > Grey water, grey water, grey water-let’s go! >

Re: [LincolnTalk] ALERT: COMPLETE OUTDOOR WATERING BAN

Grey water, grey water, grey water-let’s go! -- Sara Mattes > On Jul 25, 2022, at 12:15 PM, Sasha Golden wrote: > > https://www.mass.gov/guides/rain-barrels-and-other-water-conservation-tools > > > Paula -- pe

Re: [LincolnTalk] Refugee assistance organization in Lincoln area?

IINE is in Boston, NH, and maybe in other places. Very reputable nonprofit! https://iine.org/ On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 3:30 PM Anton Marc wrote: > Does such social agency exist in Lincoln or metro west? > —Anton Marc > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolnta

[LincolnTalk] Full-time Job Opportunity in Cambridge: Receptionist

This is Mon-Fri, 8:30 to 4:30. If interested, please let me know. johnandmar...@gmail.com The job description is lengthy and specific - you won't find many surprises other than a couple of edits for how things run at The Cambridge Homes. I've been here since May and am very happy. JOB DESCRIPTI

Re: [LincolnTalk] ALERT: COMPLETE OUTDOOR WATERING BAN

https://www.mass.gov/guides/rain-barrels-and-other-water-conservation-tools Paula -- perhaps you can let folks know that you'll help set them up! On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 11:06 AM Paula Robinson wrote: > Hi All, > > I believe on the town website it states that only commercial agricultural > gard

Re: [LincolnTalk] Drought suggestions

Another almost-native Californian here. Mulch. Drip irrigation for your most precious trees and shrubs only. Xeriscaping -- look for drought-tolerant bedding plants, annuals, and grass replacements. Russell's has a good selection and very helpful people. Replace water-hungry grass with a mixtur

[LincolnTalk] a drought suggestion

since it's scheduled to rain today,i'm going to put out buckets and bowls and cans to catch the thunderstorm rain to use to water plants. it will help a little. katherine mierzwa-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2

Re: [LincolnTalk] ALERT: COMPLETE OUTDOOR WATERING BAN

Thank you Paula! Your message is very inspiring! The clouds are darkening, and I’m putting out pails and barrels to (hopefully) catch some rain!! Also, little things like avoiding flushing toilet unnecessarily (I used to flush bugs down the toilet!!) and take shorter showers and not let water r

[LincolnTalk] dining table for sale

Selling well maintained antique mahogany dining room table. 62” long plus a 16” leaf, complete with pads. Width is 42.” We have removed the legs for easy transport and can help you to your car. $750 OBO -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the arch

[LincolnTalk] Refugee assistance organization in Lincoln area?

Does such social agency exist in Lincoln or metro west? —Anton Marc -- 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/. Change your

Re: [LincolnTalk] ALERT: COMPLETE OUTDOOR WATERING BAN

Interesting! Just an aside - boiling water may also kill worms and other beneficial living beings. On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 2:48 PM Jennifer Glass via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > Water from the salad spinner is generally enough for an outdoor planter. > Hot pasta water on our brick

Re: [LincolnTalk] ALERT: COMPLETE OUTDOOR WATERING BAN

Water from the salad spinner is generally enough for an outdoor planter. Hot pasta water on our brick walkway kills weeds - just be careful it doesn’t get near things you don’t want to kill! > On Jul 25, 2022, at 2:18 PM, Nancy Constable > wrote: > > Not for large gardens, but I have always us

Re: [LincolnTalk] First Time User

Hi Libby, There are several pet sitters listed on the LincolnTalk recommendations compilation below. tinyurl.com/lincolntalk-recs Alice Waugh On Sun, Jul 24, 2022 at 10:35 AM Libby Munroe via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > Hello, My mother lives in Lincoln and is looking for a cat s

Re: [LincolnTalk] ALERT: COMPLETE OUTDOOR WATERING BAN

Not for large gardens, but I have always used water from my basement dehumidifiers to water my window boxes and hanging plants. On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 11:09 AM Paula Robinson via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > Hi All, > > I believe on the town website it states that only commercial

[LincolnTalk] New Transfer (Dump) Sticker question

Hi all, Since I can't water my plants I thought I would use that extra time to order new Transfer (Dump) stickers we will all need starting in September (according to the sign at the Transfer Station). I went to the website to order new ones but I'm not sure what I should mark here. It seems like a

Re: [LincolnTalk] power outage conant road

We have a Generac whole house backup generator. It was provided and installed by Cason’s Equipment in Lowell. Not cheap but reliable…what you want in a generator! Highly recommend Cason’s AND Generac. Both are quality throughout. On Jul 25, 2022, at 11:46 AM, Nicholas Ribush wrote:  We hav

[LincolnTalk] Free: (clean) toddler potty

Free: toddler potty (clean!). It is this potty (except a slightly different sticker on the front): [image: image.png] -- 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://pairli

Re: [LincolnTalk] ALERT: COMPLETE OUTDOOR WATERING BAN

Hi All, I believe on the town website it states that only commercial agricultural gardens are allowed to be watered. I like Sasha’s idea using a bucket while showering. I also have a vegetable garden which feeds my family and also keep up my perennial and annual gardens but when resources bec

Re: [LincolnTalk] power outage conant road

Hi everyone, another super hot day, so if you are out of power for a while and need to cool off in some air conditioning, please reach out...you are welcome to come to my home and spend some time cooling off. High heat kills far more people globally than the cold, so be safe and let's help each

Re: [LincolnTalk] Drought suggestions

Hi! Being a native Californian I know the drought protocols so well. First and foremost, super short showers, turning the water off between shampoo, shaving, no brushing teeth in showers, and no baths except if multiple people use it. Have a bucket in the shower to catch water and then use this on

Re: [LincolnTalk] Drought suggestions

Perhaps Lincoln could begin the discussion of the use of grey water? We recycle washing machine water in arid mountains of southern Colorado. If we could add sinks and showers, it would be even better. Time to think out of the box and not wait for sweeping climate change legislation to pass. Don’

[LincolnTalk] Drought suggestions

Please send me ideas you have for getting your plantings through the drought and conserving indoor water as well. Especially those of you who have been through droughts before or who have lived in dry climates. Ruth Ann (She, her, hers) -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lin

Re: [LincolnTalk] power outage conant road

There's also an Eversource app that is helpful for reporting outages and checking on status of outages, but I have so little cell reception at home that I have a hard time using it when the power is out... Diana Giles Rd PS Welcome to Lincoln Marit and Jonathan On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 10:05 AM S

Re: [LincolnTalk] power outage conant road

Welcome to Coant Road! We look forward to meeting you when you make the move. Email me your address so we can make proper introductions. As for generators, a good one kicks in automatically and you should not experience interruptions. This convenience comes at a cost. We held off for years (30),

Re: [LincolnTalk] ALERT: COMPLETE OUTDOOR WATERING BAN

Great tip! NPR had a story last week about a trial project in Tucson for residents to collect rainwater in large capacity rain barrels (I think they said 1000 gallon capacity?). The resident interviewed said that he was able to supply %90 of his water needs from the recovered rainwater - and that

Re: [LincolnTalk] power outage conant road

Hi everyone! We are also about to move to Conant Rd, but haven't moved in yet. We could use generator help as well: does it kick on automatically? If so, does it turn off automatically too? Jonathan On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 9:48 AM Sara Mattes wrote: > Yes, outages on Conant and neighborhood (B

Re: [LincolnTalk] Fwd: New Outage Information from Eversource

On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 9:51 AM Christina Thompson < christinathompso...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes! Do report outages! Eversource seems to think only 3 houses are out. > C Thompson > > > On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 9:36 AM Sara Mattes wrote: > >> It appears folks are not reporting outages. >> If you ar

Re: [LincolnTalk] power outage conant road

Yes, outages on Conant and neighborhood (Browns Wood). Be sure and report your outage to Eversource. Repairs can take a while, esp. if they do not hear that is it area-wide Sara PS-Welcome to the neighborhood. We are at 71. -- Sara Mattes > On Jul 25, 2022, at 8:52 AM, Marit van Buuren >

[LincolnTalk] power outage conant road

Good morning, Is anyone else out of power on conant road? We've just moved in and are yet to figure out how our generator works (it's not connected yet). How long does it typically take for eversource to get the power back on? Thanks, Marit -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

Re: [LincolnTalk] ALERT: COMPLETE OUTDOOR WATERING BAN

Here's a California girl's tip to save otherwise-wasted water for those outdoor plants: Keep buckets or small plastic trash cans in your kitchen and bathrooms. Stick them under the faucet or shower stream to catch cold water while you wait for the hot water to come up. Keep the bucket in the showe

[LincolnTalk] alpaca help

We are looking for someone to help feed and water our small herd of alpacas near Codman Estate, for 2 mornings a week (afternoon optional).  Light mucking in 1 barn would be appreciated.     Please reply directly to me at cgeck...@gmail.com Thanks much, Cheri Geckler Sent from the all new AOL a

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: New Outage Information from Eversource

It appears folks are not reporting outages. If you are out, please report. Don’t assume oner report will do the trick and get a crew here for repairs in the near future. We have a generator, but there are seniors in this neighborhood who do not. Sara -- Sara Mattes > Begin forwarded me

Re: [LincolnTalk] ALERT: COMPLETE OUTDOOR WATERING BAN

Agreed, I dont see vegetable gardens on list.If not with hose, are watering cans allowed? We have had fair sucess watering large vegetable garden with cans/buckets in Wayland. Wayland has not allowed hose watering for past month. Regards, *Stephanie Smoot*

Re: [LincolnTalk] power outage on Conant Rd.

Laurel drive too Sent from my iPhone Please excuse any typos, (which I declare are the exclusive fault of auto spell-check!) > On Jul 25, 2022, at 8:55 AM, Sara Mattes wrote: > >  > -- > Sara Mattes > > > > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolnta

[LincolnTalk] FYI-Tonight-"meet" the candidate for important under-the-radar race!

email.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document --Sara Mattes -- 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/. Change your su

[LincolnTalk] power outage on Conant Rd.

-- Sara Mattes -- 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/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9

[LincolnTalk] Water ban

The commissioners will get together sometime this week and give you some more detailed guidance. Ruth Ann (She, her, hers) -- 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://

Re: [LincolnTalk] ALERT: COMPLETE OUTDOOR WATERING BAN

Can someone clarify what this means for those of us with vegetable gardens? Also, I assume if we have annual flowers we are to let them die? Thank you, Kim On Sun, Jul 24, 2022 at 9:32 PM Ruth Ann Hendrickson wrote: > *OUTDOOR WATERING BAN CALLED BY STATE: LINCOLN GOES TO STAGE 4 WATERING > RE