Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Projected Class Size

Peter, Unfortunately, I would think the school committee wouldn't want to play games that might get them into trouble with Open Meeting Law complaints. Those could lead to accusations of violations which would unnecessarily burden the town with financial costs and time and energy to address. I sa

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Projected Class Size

Peter, I think that comment was actually directed at my rattling off of things at the end of one of my emails. And just to clarify, I wasn't advocating for any of those things, I was just pointing out different directions the school could go in if they so choose. Jennifer, thanks for the insight

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Projected Class Size

David, Well, the school committee may not be able to respond directly, but I wanted to put forward some thoughts: On the two issues you mentioned, did you get an active response that they are not interested in your issue or just that you haven't gotten a response yet about the OPEB or retirement

[LincolnTalk] forsythia!!

If you can believe it, February 1st is the day on which you can first bring in forsythia branches to force. Most forsythia - unless someone has pruned them (hope not!) will have shoots that grew longer than the rest of the bush during the summer. Just cut these right above a bud and put a bunch

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Projected Class Size

Jennifer, I never mentioned decreasing "services." I tried to say that we have lost 20 % of our student body over the last 10 years and our school expenditures has gone up 25% during that time (not counting inflation). Maybe we should start to look at optimizing the things we do to be able to offe

[LincolnTalk] Safe Night at Lincoln-Sudbury Direct Appeal

Hello Lincoln, My name is Maura Carty and I am on the Safe Night at LS committee. Check out our third Safe Night at LS video. Cuddles was a tough negotiator, but she finally agreed to return for our third video. For 30 Years - Late Night at LS has kept Seniors safe on graduation night and created

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Projected Class Size

Hi Andy, I would say the School Committee is falling short of informing and engaging school parents and the wider resident community. I am going to suggest two complementary schemes that would go a long way to correct this deficit without violating Open Meeting Laws. There is nothing preventing t

[LincolnTalk] Web designer......

Dear All, This is probably a long shot, but I’m looking for a web designer who would be willing to donate their services to a small (but growing) non-profit I started a year ago. We are dedicated to bringing sophisticated mental health services to refugees, and have already provided some assis

[LincolnTalk] Water treatment company and system

I am in need of a excellent water treatment company who would be able to evaluate and make suggestions for a new or upgraded system for my well in Lincoln. Please forward any companies you have worked with in the past and any specific outstanding treatments you are using presently on your well wa

[LincolnTalk] School Supt. final interviews and vote

Our search for the next superintendent of the Lincoln Public Schools is nearing its conclusion. We are now in the final stage of the process where our finalists are being interviewed by the School Committee this week. The interviews are not broadcast out of fairness to the candidates going e

Re: [LincolnTalk] In need of sewing help. Thank you!!

Dear LT Neighbors, I hope you are never in a situation as those who find themselves in shelters now, but if you do fall on hard times, I hope you find others as generous as yourselves.  Several people immediately volunteered to sew the blankets and scarves for the shelter.  I am no longer in n

[LincolnTalk] SIP TALK LEARN Storytelling

SIP TALK LEARN storytelling event Feb 12th - 4 -5:30PM (Tucker Smith) *Everyone has at least one story to tell! Will you share yours?* In 2019, the First Parish in Lincoln began a series of THREE MINUTE storytelling events called SIP TALK LEARN. We have heard stories of adventures, passions, hobb

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Projected Class Size

You mentioned decreasing “special” services. If you mean special education, understand that there are complex state and federal laws and regulations that govern these. The good news is that the additional staff that is demanded, particularly in-classroom aides and paraprofessionals lower the st

Re: [LincolnTalk] Urgent - do you sew?

Isabella has found someone to help her with the project. On Tue, Jan 31, 2023 at 9:18 PM Jeffrey C. Mizrahi via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > Hello LT, I'm posting this for a friend, so please respond directly to > her, and thanks: > > Please help. I committed to making blankets and

[LincolnTalk] Swap Shed closed Sat 2/4 due to extreme cold

Hello Everyone, Due to the predicted extreme cold this Saturday 2/4, the Swap Shed will be closed. Please do NOT leave anything outside the shed. Just hold onto your swappables until the following Wednesday or Saturday. Thanks! Stay warm, Staci & Zero Waste Lincoln -- The LincolnTalk mailing list.