Re: [LincolnTalk] Vote No to the Community Center, save yourself a tax payment!

2025-06-09 Thread Andrew Payne
David C. wrote: > The town only needs around ~$37M in property taxes to balance next year’s > budget. > No - in FY24, our *actual expenditures were $41.3m. *My *guess* is that FY26 actual will come in around $43-$45m. NOTE: Our actuals are listed in the first column of "Table 1" in each year's

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln’s burdensome taxation practices

2025-06-08 Thread Andrew Payne
Chris B. wrote: Two years later the Selects and Finance Committee are advocating $28+ > million for a Community Center. What are we to believe? > Fincom is not "advocating" the project; they are presenting financial impacts and recommending how it can be funded *IF residents approve it. *The pla

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln’s burdensome taxation practices

2025-06-07 Thread Andrew Payne
Sarah P wrote: ‬ > there is growing concern among many residents about the Town’s practice of > deliberately exceeding its actual budgeting needs by several million > dollars each year. *Rather than addressing and correcting this > overbudgeting—thereby reducing the tax burden in subsequent years*

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln taxes

2025-06-06 Thread Andrew Payne
Ruth Ann H. wrote: Think what they have accomplished! We have not had a budget override in > many years. Compare that to our neighboring towns. Moreover, as I recall, > last year‘s tax increase was only 0.9% in an era of year over year 2.5% > inflation and in spite of the community Center project.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Trying to make sense of our budgets and our taxes

2025-06-05 Thread Andrew Payne
David Cuetos wrote: > Those residents deserve to know that property taxes could be reduced by > >$6 million per year without impacting the operations of our local > government. > *This is objectively false. * We can't cut the town's spending by ~$6m/year without deep & significant cuts in services

Re: [LincolnTalk] Trying to make sense of the statement about CC costs

2025-06-04 Thread Andrew Payne
David C. wrote: > “cutting $2.3M out of the project would require a complete redesign > (estimated cost $1.5M to $2.0M)” > > This stretches the bounds of plausibility. Anyone familiar with > construction projects knows that cost-cutting trade-offs are often > necessary, and rarely do they require

Re: [LincolnTalk] CCBC Update with actual attachments and numbers

2025-06-04 Thread Andrew Payne
Laura G. wrote: Any executive who presented to a board of directors for approval what has > been presented so far would be fired for incompetence > The committee’s job was to make sure they said no enough to keep it within > budget > Unfortunately, our request for bids went out at the beginning

[LincolnTalk] Free: Tickets Kimberly Akimbo May 10

2025-05-10 Thread Andrew Clark
We are unable to use two tickets to tonight’s 8:00 pm production of Kimberly Akimbo at the Emerson Theater in Boston. Free to the first enthusiastic respondent. Andy Clark -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair

[LincolnTalk] Feedback link for Annual Town Meeting

2025-03-30 Thread ANDREW PANG via Lincoln
ting documents from prior meetings * the committee's charge * community feedback from 2024 that has shaped our work to date We look forward to continuing to engage voters as we seek to make Town Meeting more productive, more inclusive, more efficient, and a more satisfying experien

Re: [LincolnTalk] Will Town Meeting be on zoom?

2025-03-25 Thread ANDREW PANG via Lincoln
address that. Andrew Pang Town Meeting Study Committee > On 03/25/2025 12:40 PM EDT 37 Bassett wrote: > > > Wondering if town meeting will be on zoom, recognizing that there is no way > to vote on zoom. Or some other live stream? > > Also I’m looking for the agenda/

Re: [LincolnTalk] Will Town Meeting be on zoom?

2025-03-25 Thread ANDREW PANG via Lincoln
emote voting at Town Meeting, on any platform. That is, it is not a Zoom limitation but a legal one. Andrew Pang Member, Town Meeting Study Committee > On 03/25/2025 12:40 PM EDT 37 Bassett wrote: > > > Wondering if town meeting will be on zoom, recognizing that there is no way

Re: [LincolnTalk] Webinar on Induction Cooktops March 18, 2025 at 7-8 pm

2025-02-25 Thread Andrew Payne
Robin W. wrote: > When it’s time to replace your stove, consider going electric or > induction. Induction stoves heat faster than gas and are super > efficient—plus, they’re safer (you can’t burn your hand on the stove!). And > with new rebates and tax credits, switching to induction is more affor

Re: [LincolnTalk] TAKEN Free Nespresso pods

2025-01-31 Thread ANDREW PANG via Lincoln
The pods have found a new home. AP > On 01/30/2025 10:28 AM EST ANDREW PANG via Lincoln > wrote: > > > This is a small stash but because we can't leave food items at the Swap > Table, I'm posting here to avoid waste. > > I have 15 Nespresso Vertuo &q

[LincolnTalk] ***REMINDER -- FoMA Annual Award Event Honoring the Rural Land Foundation, 3 p.m., Sunday, February 9, 2025, Lincoln School Learning Commons

2025-01-30 Thread Andrew Glass via Lincoln

[LincolnTalk] FREE Nespresso pods

2025-01-30 Thread ANDREW PANG via Lincoln
ight have included extraneous information.) Their "Best before" date is March 31, 2021, but if that doesn't bother you, they are available for free pick-up in north Lincoln. Andrew Pang (978) 302-1201 (mobile)-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Transfer Station Zoo Today

2025-01-04 Thread Andrew Payne
Margo wrote: I’ve lived in this town for more than 30 years. When we first moved here, > the transfer station was open 3 days per week. > I thought in the very early 90s it was more than 3 days per week, but my recollection is fuzzy. I do remember when it dropped to 2 days a week being, er, "ann

Re: [LincolnTalk] Exploring the Holy Land Problem with documentary films in Jan/Feb/Mar

2024-12-30 Thread ANDREW PANG via Lincoln
doesn’t want the Library screening based on viewpoint any more than we want them submitting to demands to remove or restrict access to materials based on viewpoint.   Andrew Pang On 12/30/2024 5:37 PM EST Roy Katz wrote

Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO Elder Care

2024-12-24 Thread ANDREW PANG via Lincoln
. Here is the professional association for geriatric care managers: https://www.aginglifecare.org/ (formerly the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers) Here is the New England chapter: https://www.alcanewengland.org/ Good luck, Andrew Pang > On 12/23/2024 7:09 PM

Re: [LincolnTalk] Question: Did anyone else hear the noise last night?

2024-12-24 Thread ANDREW PANG via Lincoln
it but hear it when awake. Perhaps someone living on Juniper Ridge could chime in--they are immediately adjacent to the site and I have frequently though must be regularly disturbed by this ongoing middle-of-the-night work noise. Andrew Pang Brooks Hill Road > On 12/23/2024 1:30 PM EST

[LincolnTalk] PRESENTATION: Demonstration of "chatbot" AIs - virtual (Zoom) - TONIGHT - 7pm

2024-04-30 Thread Andrew Payne
Just a reminder: I'm doing a virtual demonstration (class?) of chatbot AIs *this evening.* (I'm sorry I did not get this reminder out yesterday so it would show up in the digest.) *What: **Demonstration of "Chatbot" AIs* *Where:* https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86811298043?pwd=Y1FWZk9zM1l2VDVZZklJTGh

Re: [LincolnTalk] question

2023-12-01 Thread Andrew Payne
Adam wrote: Well Sara, you can also have direct democracy on the ballot with early > voting and absentee voting. Just saying. > The challenge with open town meeting and early/absentee voting has always been: whatever is being voted can be amended on the fly by resident vote at the town meeting.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Longtime Gas Leak on Sandy Pond Road

2023-10-31 Thread Andrew Payne
Forest Brown wrote: Over the last several years I’ve smelled a strong gas leak on Sandy Pond Rd > near DeCordova. I’ve made several calls to the gas company and one to > police/fire, and a few e mails to Mother’s Out Front I have never made any > headway. Is anyone else aware of this issue and be

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommendations for boy’s haircut

2023-10-16 Thread ANDREW PANG
ommodating to sensory issues. He has cut both of my sons' hair since toddlerhood and takes sincere, personal interest in their hobbies, education, activities, etc. Unpretentious, traditional barber shop still offering hot lather shaves! Andrew Pang > On 10/15/2023 10:33 PM EDT Iwo

Re: [LincolnTalk] CCBC FAQ's - with additional links

2023-10-02 Thread Andrew Payne
Karla G. wrote: Below are two examples for Concord and Harvard, as proof that the CCBC used > the ACS numbers and not the town census numbers in their benchmarking. > The issue that is very unique to Lincoln when trying to use that US Census ACS data: figuring out the *non-Hanscom population. *

Re: [LincolnTalk] Does anyone repair small appliances anymore?

2023-09-21 Thread ANDREW PANG
Fixmasters 1751 Centre Street, West Roxburyhttp://www.fixmasters.net He’s twice repaired an ancient, heavy electrical iron, of the kind they don’t make anymore. Web page also lists toasters and coffee makers. Reasonable rates. Andrew Pang > On 09/21/2023 4:45 PM EDT Rosemary Lloyd wr

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Finance Committee - "Town Capital Capacity" presentation

2023-09-21 Thread Andrew Payne
Adam H. wrote: I hope if our home values have gone up 13.5% the town select board should > look to cut the tax rate in town to help people with this increase, they > probably won’t knowing our current select board and it probably won’t be > brought up. > All other things being equal, that's prett

Re: [LincolnTalk] Did you know Tower Road is planned to be re-paved in 2024? Concerned about what this will do to vehicle speeds? If so, read below...

2023-09-12 Thread Andrew Payne
> Speed bumps make good sense to me. > Speed bumps are *extremely noisy* for those houses unfortunate enough to "win" the speed bump placement lottery. One strongly opposed resident's view. -andy -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives

Re: [LincolnTalk] The self-identification question

2023-05-29 Thread Andrew Payne
Anne Warner wrote: Respectfully, I don't think this is quite right. If you look at Section > III a of the url you sent to everyone, you'll see that the Select Board (or > Town Council, if no Selectboard) are the *only* body that can put a > Proposition 2 1/2 question on the written ballot for a t

Re: [LincolnTalk] The self-identification question

2023-05-29 Thread Andrew Payne
Edward Young asked: 1. Can someone provide the background for Lincoln’s current system of > having certain important matters voted on both in live Town Meetings (which > sometimes involve self-identification by a show of hands) and also by > written ballot in the privacy of the voting booth? > Th

Re: [LincolnTalk] Electric Rates

2023-05-23 Thread Andrew
Great info Chris. To add to this for those contemplating the switch the official state website to browse rates is https://www.energyswitchma.gov I noticed now that rates on the website are constantly changing, I did lock the short term rate under 11c, maybe better rates are coming, maybe not. An

Re: [LincolnTalk] INF: CCBC Has reduced space but questions remain about cost

2023-05-23 Thread ANDREW PANG
is one fenced playground adjacent to the entrance dedicated to MG. Andrew (never "Andy") Pang (he/him) > On 05/23/2023 12:51 AM EDT Sara Mattes wrote: > > > HI Andy, > How much space does Magic Garden currently occupy in the Hartwell building? > What perc

Re: [LincolnTalk] INF: CCBC Has reduced space but questions remain about cost

2023-05-22 Thread ANDREW PANG
as an example of an activity that could occur in the new center. Magic Garden has historically also engaged with the Parks & Rec. Dept., for example by using a Pod for indoor physical activity and paying for swim lessons at Codman Pool in the summer. Andrew Pang Former Magic Garden board member

Re: [LincolnTalk] INF: CCBC Has reduced space but questions remain about cost

2023-05-22 Thread Andrew
To piggy back on this, anyone knows in what status has the Magic Garden preschool been included and why is is part of project calculations? I was assuming it is separate private entity. Andy On Mon, May 22, 2023 at 7:47 AM Lynne Smith wrote: > Below is my article in the Lincoln Squirrel. > > >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Upcoming Family Drag Show

2023-05-18 Thread Andrew
I want chime in to answer above question. This is not hidden information as it was shared freely on the previous show poster. This is author link they shared in overtone a few months back. https://www.instagram.com/velvet_vision/ Andy On Thu, May 18, 2023 at 4:10 PM Rachel Marie Schachter < rac

Re: [LincolnTalk] Getting flying squirrels to move out?

2023-05-17 Thread Andrew
If that happens Todd Pond road would welcome them. Andy On Tue, May 16, 2023 at 10:32 PM Sara Levine wrote: > > > The adorable flying squirrels are keeping us up at night. > > Can anybody recommend a professional to move them out & keep ‘em out? > > Thanks, > Sara > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing

[LincolnTalk] ***REMINDER*** FoMA: Music in Modern Houses, Lincoln #3, May 13, 2023, 1-4 p.m

2023-05-08 Thread Andrew Glass via Lincoln
Friends of Modern Architecture/Lincoln, invites you to our third Music in Modern Houses series! The concert will be held on May 13, 2023, from 1-4PM at the 1937 Murphy house featuring Ralf Gawlick’s Berlin Suite op. 16 and Mozart’s String Quartet No. 23 performed by the Sheffield Chamber Playe

Re: [LincolnTalk] Poison ivy mitigation?

2023-04-26 Thread ANDREW PANG
misses any or it reappears with in a year. Only downside: he can be booked up for month ahead. Andrew Pang Brooks Hill Road > On 04/26/2023 9:21 AM Sara R via Lincoln wrote: > > > Hello Lincoln, friends, > > I know historically there were a few people who did this, but I

Re: [LincolnTalk] Tree House

2023-04-13 Thread ANDREW PANG
tor's office as you begin your planning. Andrew Pang Brooks Hill Road > On 04/12/2023 8:18 PM Adibah Shaikh wrote: > > > Hi Everyone! > > I’ve decided to (try to) build a tree house - currently taking a semester off > from school and I wanted a project to work on

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please take conversations off line!

2023-03-24 Thread Andrew Payne
The moderators wrote: The moderators have made it abundantly clear over several years of Town > Meetings and voting cycles... TAKE CONVERSATIONS OFFLINE! If you are in a > debate with someone and are going back and forth... time to take it offline. > I realize it's "moderator's church, moderator

Re: [LincolnTalk] Old Town Hall Gift Exchange Question

2023-02-18 Thread ANDREW PANG
ux-village in Michigan. Andrew Pang > On 02/18/2023 3:09 PM Cathy Moritz wrote: > > > I just visited the recently re-opened Old Town Hall Gift Exchange this > afternoon. > > The array of gifts and other items for sale was fantastic.  I felt like > buying one of eve

Re: [LincolnTalk] Jake Lehrhoff for School Committee on our schools, budget, and outcomes Inbox

2023-01-26 Thread Andrew Payne
Barbara L. wrote: Grade 5 has 52 students divided in 3 sections of about *17 *students each. > > Grade 6 has 60 students in 4 sections of *15* each > > Grades 7 and 8 have 52 students each in 4 sections each for an average > class size of *13* each. > This underscores the challenges (and costs) o

[LincolnTalk] NOTICE: chance of venue, Lincoln Finance Committee, this evening to 100% virtual

2023-01-23 Thread Andrew Payne
NOTE: due to inclement weather, the Finance Committee meeting scheduled for this evening will now be virtual. See the revised agenda, attached, with Zoom link information. -andy Lincoln Finance Committee *To Join Open Session Zoom Meeting:* *https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84920727318?pwd=ZGhZe

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Financial Big Picture

2022-11-18 Thread Andrew Payne
David, You posted: *Lincoln has the highest budget expenditure per capita among our group of > nine peer towns.* As I explained to you very directly when we met in person, and in my followup emails, your analyses use a non-Hanscom Lincoln population number that's significantly lower than actual

Re: [LincolnTalk] Waiting for Andy Payne

2022-11-16 Thread Andrew Payne
Louis Z. wrote: Like Jon Ralston for Nevada elections, I await Andy Payne to break down the > proposed Community Center finances. 😀 > Ha! You're making me blush. Also, I'm sorry to report that MSNBC has not yet called me to get my take on Lincoln's community center project. As Andy W. noted [

Re: [LincolnTalk] Slack instead of Mailman?

2022-11-14 Thread ANDREW PANG
is so basic that it works for all, whereas I suspect any "other 'modern' group communication platform" may require a subscription, which is a turnoff, regardless if it is free. I know some people are logged in to Google all the time, but not everyone wants to do that. And

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

2022-11-14 Thread Andrew Scheff via Lincoln
, efforts with the Cable Advisory Committee and videoing Town events and meetings. He is a great example of the ‘Lincoln Way’ (tradition) of experts donating their time to the Town saving the Town a lot of money. Regards, Andy From: Lincoln On Behalf Of Andrew Scheff via Lincoln Sent

Re: [LincolnTalk] Silver

2022-10-31 Thread ANDREW PANG
Replacements, Ltd., https://www.replacements.com/ Andrew Pang > On 10/31/2022 6:15 AM Susan Winship wrote: > > > I have a set of silver cutlery that is missing a fork- any companies that > duplicates missing silver? > Susan > > Sent from Susan Winship, LICSW

Re: [LincolnTalk] community center

2022-10-28 Thread Andrew Scheff via Lincoln
Bemis Hall is used by the Council on Aging & Human Services, other Town Government Organizations, Lincoln (non-Government) Organizations and is rented for private events. Demand for it use is increasing as we recover from the COVID isolation. Many days are booked a long time in advance. Park

Re: [LincolnTalk] Suggestions on where/how to rent a wheelchair?

2022-10-17 Thread ANDREW PANG
Belmont Medical Supply https://www.belmontmedical.com/ Used it for wheelchairs when my mother lived with us and again later when I broke a leg. Andrew Pang > On 10/17/2022 9:04 AM Julia Altman wrote: > > > Hello, > > Does anyone have any experience and/or ad

Re: [LincolnTalk] Question for cyber pros

2022-10-12 Thread Andrew Scheff via Lincoln
Sara, My recommendation is to delete it. Do not click on the pictures unless you are expecting them. A specially crafted image can contain executable cod (e.g., viruses, spyware ...) Clicking on the picture may execute the code. The sender's address may also be forged and may not be the actu

[LincolnTalk] Schwann House Tour, Sunday, October 16, 2022, 2-5 p.m.

2022-09-27 Thread Andrew Glass via Lincoln
POLISHING AN ARCHITECTURAL GEM THE 1948 SCHWANN HOUSE LINCOLN, MASSACHUSETTS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 2:00-5:00 PM The 1948 Schwann House was designed by noted architect Walter Bogner, a resident of Lincoln and a professor of architecture at Harvard. Bogner designed the house for the young William

[LincolnTalk] Schwann House Tour, Sunday, October 16, 2022, 2-5 p.m.

2022-09-27 Thread Andrew Glass via Lincoln
POLISHING AN ARCHITECTURAL GEM THE 1948 SCHWANN HOUSE LINCOLN, MASSACHUSETTS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 2:00-5:00 PM The 1948 Schwann House was designed by noted architect Walter Bogner, a resident of Lincoln and a professor of architecture at Harvard. Bogner designed the house for the young William

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln Minute Men Remember Jim Cunningham

2022-09-11 Thread Andrew Scheff via Lincoln
Jim was a good friend to the Lincoln Minute Men and to the Minute Man National Historic Park. He was the sound man supplying and running the sound system for Lincoln Minute Men events. He was very active in the repair of Colonel Barrett House. Below are comments from members of the Lincoln Min

Re: [LincolnTalk] Late night helicopter?

2022-07-21 Thread Andrew Payne
On late night helicopters: Boston MedFlight > operates > helicopters out of Hanscom as well as other airports. The pattern you > describe however doesn't quite sound like a medevac flight. > If anyone is *really* curious, you can list

[LincolnTalk] FRIENDS OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE/LINCOLN PRESENTS MUSIC IN MODERN HOUSES, SERIES #2 SUNDAY, JUNE 12 4:00-5:00 PM

2022-06-07 Thread Andrew Glass via Lincoln
FRIENDS OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE/LINCOLN PRESENTS MUSIC IN MODERN HOUSES, SERIES #2 SUNDAY, JUNE 12 4:00-5:00 PM LIVE STREAMING ON ZOOM FROM THE 1948 SCHWANN HOUSE, LINCOLN, MA LATIN JAZZ AND CLASSICAL DUETS YULIA MUSAYELYAN – FLUTE MAXIM LUBARSKY – PIANO DONATIO

[LincolnTalk] ***REMINDER*** FoMA/FRIENDS OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE/LINCOLN PRESENTS MUSIC IN MODERN HOUSES, SERIES #2 SUNDAY, JUNE 12 4:00-5:00 PM

2022-06-07 Thread Andrew Glass
FoMA/FRIENDS OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE/LINCOLN PRESENTS VIRTUAL EVENT MUSIC IN MODERN HOUSES, SERIES #2 SUNDAY, JUNE 12 4:00-5:00 PM LIVE STREAMING ON ZOOM FROM THE 1948 SCHWANN HOUSE, LINCOLN, MA LATIN JAZZ AND CLASSICAL DUETS YULIA MUSAYELYAN – FLUTE MAXIM LUBARSK

[LincolnTalk] ***REMINDER*** FoMA/FRIENDS OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE/LINCOLN PRESENTS MUSIC IN MODERN HOUSES, SERIES #2 SUNDAY, JUNE 12 4:00-5:00 PM

2022-06-07 Thread Andrew Glass
FoMA/FRIENDS OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE/LINCOLN PRESENTS VIRTUAL EVENT MUSIC IN MODERN HOUSES, SERIES #2 SUNDAY, JUNE 12 4:00-5:00 PM LIVE STREAMING ON ZOOM FROM THE 1948 SCHWANN HOUSE, LINCOLN, MA LATIN JAZZ AND CLASSICAL DUETS YULIA MUSAYELYAN – FLUTE MAXIM LUBARSK

[LincolnTalk] FoMA/FRIENDS OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE/LINCOLN PRESENTS MUSIC IN MODERN HOUSES, SERIES #2 SUNDAY, JUNE 12 4:00-5:00 PM

2022-05-29 Thread Andrew Glass via Lincoln
FoMA/FRIENDS OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE/LINCOLN PRESENTS VIRTUAL EVENT MUSIC IN MODERN HOUSES, SERIES #2 SUNDAY, JUNE 12 4:00-5:00 PM LIVE STREAMING ON ZOOM FROM THE 1948 SCHWANN HOUSE, LINCOLN, MA LATIN JAZZ AND CLASSICAL DUETS YULIA MUSAYELYAN – FLUTE MAXIM LUBARSK

Re: [LincolnTalk] Poison ivy near fruit and berries

2022-05-26 Thread ANDREW PANG
scheduled several months out, so he may not be available to immediately solve your problem. Andrew Pang > On 05/26/2022 3:10 AM dgloew--- via Lincoln > wrote: > > > We have poison ivy growing in our raspberry bush patch and also near our > fruit trees. How

Re: [LincolnTalk] Septic suck-out

2022-04-05 Thread ANDREW PANG
I concur! I switched last year to Jonathan Fairbanks and he has exceptional integrity, communication skills (explaining things), service orientation. Slightly higher rates but not unreasonable and worth it for the quality. Andrew Pang > On 04/05/2022 6:26 PM Stephen Dirrane wr

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

2022-03-22 Thread Andrew Glass via Lincoln
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] Question about contested 2022 Lincoln races

2022-03-18 Thread Andrew Scheff via Lincoln
I believe it is a cost split proportionally based on number of students from each town using a rolling average to prevent big year to year swings in Town cost. Andy From: Lincoln On Behalf Of Gordon Woodington Sent: Friday, March 18, 2022 2:20 PM To: Sara Mattes Cc: Lincoln Talk Subjec

[LincolnTalk] ENDORSEMENT: Jim Hutchinson for Select Board (vote March 28)

2022-03-18 Thread Andrew Payne
March 28 Select Board election. Andrew Payne Eric Harris Sanj Kharbanda -- 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/. Cha

[LincolnTalk] REMINDER: Lincoln Finance Committee: Virtual Budget Q&A, THIS EVENING (Tuesday) @ 7:30pm

2022-03-15 Thread Andrew Payne
Just a reminder: the Lincoln Finance Committee is hosting a "*Virtual Budget Q&A session*" on Zoom *this evening:* *TONIGHT Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30pm * Zoom Meeting ID: 849 2072 7318 Password: fincom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84920727318?pwd=ZGhZeUhYRkY4TUZiSWxGclRyejlZUT09 All are welc

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

2022-03-07 Thread Andrew Glass via Lincoln
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] Barber

2022-02-19 Thread ANDREW PANG
our sons (12 and 16) have been going their whole lives. Paul has a special touch for special-needs kids (cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, autism). Andrew Pang > On 02/19/2022 2:25 PM Elizabeth Maciolek > wrote: > > > Hello, > Can anyone recommend a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommendations for private street snow removal

2022-02-08 Thread ANDREW PANG
Talking it through in detail and getting the agreement in writing is more likely to succeed--whether with a new contractor or your existing one. Andrew Pang Brooks Hill Homeowners Association > On 02/08/2022 7:54 AM jsilvaancho...@gmail.com wrote: > > > For those who live on a priva

[LincolnTalk] Winter Carnival - Sunday at Noon

2022-02-06 Thread Andrew Scheff via Lincoln
What was life like for parents and children in 18th century Lincoln? When every man had to have the soldier's equipment and skills. When every woman had to feed, clothe, and cure the illnesses of her family. When children had to do their school lessons with quill pen, and still have time for games.

[LincolnTalk] ***REMINDER*** FoMA Presents a Virtual Film - Laszlo Moholy-Nagy: The New Bauhaus, Thursday, January 27, 2022 @ 7:00-8:30 PM with Discussion @ 8:30-9:00 PM

2022-01-26 Thread Andrew Glass
FoMA is pleased to present the film: Laszlo Moholy-Nagy: The New Bauhaus “I do not believe so much in art as in mankind. Every man reveals himself; much of it is art. -L M-N, The Little Review, 5, 1929 This film traces the life of Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, one of the most influential artists and te

Re: [LincolnTalk] Oil painting cleaned

2022-01-19 Thread ANDREW PANG
Rob, I've had cleaning and restoration done by a couple of professionals over the years. For a simple cleaning, Trefler's in Newton would be my first stop. https://trefler.com/painting-restoration-2/ Andrew Pang > On 01/19/2022 7:06 AM Rob wrote: > > > Hi LT, &

Re: [LincolnTalk] Spray foam insulation rec?

2022-01-16 Thread ANDREW PANG
.) you want. Different products are better for different uses, in addition to environmental concerns, and not all companies sell all kinds of products. Andrew Pang > On 01/15/2022 3:07 PM Jason Kass mailto:jasonk...@gmail.com > wrote: > > > Hello neighbors on

Re: [LincolnTalk] FS: rapid tests

2022-01-16 Thread Andrew Payne
Rachel wrote: > In my haste to purchase rapid tests, I did not realize that they had such > short shelf lives (though according to Lincolnite Donald Hafner, the FDA > has apparently extended tha t, > at least for BinaxNow tests). > We noticed that as we

[LincolnTalk] Beginner zoom class with Q&A: Thursday January 13, 2pm

2022-01-11 Thread Andrew Payne
I'm doing another "beginner zoom class" this *Thursday, January 13, at 2pm. * This class is being organized by the Lincoln Council on Aging. All are welcome, no registration is needed. Please feel free to share this email. Just join this zoom meeting a few minutes before 2pm: https://us02web.

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Re: ISO: VHS player repair person

2022-01-09 Thread ANDREW PANG
I replied privately to Gus but am now posting here in response to others' requests. See below. Andrew Pang > -- Original Message -- > From: ANDREW PANG > To: Gus Browne > Date: 01/09/2022 4:19 PM > Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO: VHS

Re: [LincolnTalk] Cardboard is a precious resource—Please recycle it Lincoln!

2021-12-29 Thread ANDREW PANG
and steel cans. Your messages says cardboard is "near the other mix recycling." Is there now (again) a separate place for cardboard (and paper?) Andrew Pang > On 12/29/2021 12:53 PM Staci Montori wrote: > > > Hi Susan, > Greasy pizza boxes and dirt

Re: [LincolnTalk] Garage Door Repair?

2021-12-20 Thread ANDREW PANG
Another endorsement for Thompson! Very happy customer for nearly 20 years. Andrew Pang > On 12/19/2021 11:08 PM Sabra Alden wrote: > > > We have always had good experiences with Thompson Door > > (508) 433-3658 > Sabra > > Sent from my iPhone > > &g

Re: [LincolnTalk] Next school COVID tests Monday

2021-12-15 Thread ANDREW PANG
D testing results in our schools and in the Town generally. What is that old advice about never putting anything in writing that you wouldn't want published in the newspaper? The School District and the School Committee member's actions are in line, as is LincolnTalk's pe

Re: [LincolnTalk] VAERS and OPENVAERS

2021-11-23 Thread Andrew Payne
> I have found this site very useful. https://openvaers.com/ This > link explains OpenVaers. > There is now also a sub report BY STATE on the site that you might find > very useful as well: > https://openvaers.com/covid-data/adverse-events-by-state > An important caveat: that site has been wide

[LincolnTalk] Snowplowing

2021-11-21 Thread Andrew Cole
Can any one recommend somebody who can plow our driveway this winter? We need someone who is careful as the driveway is gravel. Our previous person was great but retired. Thanks. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://linco

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mattresses at the transfer station

2021-11-13 Thread ANDREW PANG
I believe there is now a special container just for mattresses there. Andrew Pang > On 11/13/2021 8:35 AM Annamaria San Antonio > wrote: > > > Can anyone tell me whether dumping a mattress into the large dumpster at the > transfer station is allowed or not? >

Re: [LincolnTalk] school raffles

2021-11-10 Thread ANDREW PANG
mmonwealth helps protect kind-hearted people from being "taken," even if it means a bit of paperwork for organizations. It is important to note that the IRS does not consider the price of a raffle ticket to be a charitable donation unless you win the raffle. Andrew Pang Brooks Hill

Re: [LincolnTalk] One stop cleaner for house with chimney fire

2021-11-05 Thread ANDREW PANG
Anne, Their homeowners insurer should be able to refer them to a list of professionals for this service...and cover the cost of the cleanup. Andrew Pang > On 11/05/2021 12:52 PM Anne Warner wrote: > > > A friend of mine had a chimney fire last night. All’s well, but the fire

[LincolnTalk] Reminder - Fabulous Finland: Architecture, Furnishings + Design - Sunday, November 7, 2021 @ 4 - 5 pm

2021-11-02 Thread Andrew Glass via Lincoln
 The Friends of Modern Architecture/Lincoln invites you to a virtual travelog —  Zoom registration link for the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtcO6prTMrH90vM9lGu-rtpwbya3cSCvVf FoMA/Lincoln Friends of Modern Architecture/Lincoln fomalinc...@gmail.com To become a member

[LincolnTalk] Water main break on Route 2-A

2021-11-01 Thread ANDREW PANG
any brown water that may come through. Andrew Pang .-- 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 s

Re: [LincolnTalk] Toilet Disposal

2021-10-30 Thread ANDREW PANG
n New Hampshire (mostly in Manchester) and Boston--they prefer vintage building materials but I have seen many toilets there of varying age. Andrew Pang > On 10/30/2021 11:23 AM Michael Dembowski wrote: > > > We have (4) toilets to dispose of - hoping to off-load

Re: [LincolnTalk] Power outage?

2021-10-14 Thread ANDREW PANG
We're between 2 and 2-A. Power is fine. Andrew Pang > On 10/14/2021 1:43 PM Dan Paul wrote: > > > Has anyone lost power between 2A and 2? > Any reports elsewhere? > Thanks! > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.or

Re: [LincolnTalk] We are about to get redistricted… again… maybe… probably

2021-10-14 Thread ANDREW PANG
be interesting to learn the experiences of other town split among representatives to see if that earns them more attention (becuase they have 2+ reps looking after their needs) or less (because their voices are diluted). Andrew Pang > On 10/13/2021 11:14 PM Sara Mattes wrote: >

[LincolnTalk] FoMA Invites you to Fabulous Finland: Architecture, Furnishings + Design - Sunday, November 7, 2021 @ 4 - 5 pm

2021-10-08 Thread Andrew Glass via Lincoln
  The Friends of Modern Architecture/Lincoln FoMA invites you to a virtual travelog: Fabulous Finland: Architecture, Furnishings + Design - Sunday, November 7, 2021 @ 4 - 5 pm Zoom registration link for the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtcO6prTMrH90vM9lGu-rtpwbya3cSC

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommendations - cleaning windows, rugs

2021-08-30 Thread Andrew Clark
Squee-Gees from Littleton did a great job on our windows this spring- reasonably priced, reliable, super nice and responsive. Their phone is 978-580-6657. Andy Clark On Aug 30, 2021, 5:33 AM -0400, Leah Bloom , wrote: > Looking for recommendations for good-value window and rug/carpet cleaners. >

Re: [LincolnTalk] help

2021-08-18 Thread ANDREW PANG
Here is a link to Pesky Pete's web page: https://www.peskypetespoisonivyremoval.com/ We've used him for infestations in a few spots over the years and are very satisfied customers. Andrew Pang > On 08/18/2021 12:16 PM Kitty Stein wrote: > > > hel