Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommending heat pump installer and MassSave heat loan bank

2025-07-19 Thread Anne Sobol
Me too. On Fri, Jul 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM Paul Shorb wrote: > Same here! > - Paul > > On Fri, Jul 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM David G wrote: > >> I used them also and was happy with them >> >> David >> >> On Fri, Jul 18, 2025 at 9:19 AM Leslie Turek >> wrote: >> >>> I recently had a good experience ins

Re: [LincolnTalk] Pond slick?

2025-07-18 Thread Anne Sobol
Jet fuel? On Fri, Jul 18, 2025 at 11:37 AM Mary Jo Haggerty wrote: > Thought I’d throw this out to see if anyone in town has any > thoughts/hypotheses about the fairly sudden appearance of something that > seems almost like oil slick covering most of my large pond. It’s not > anywhere near motor

Re: [LincolnTalk] Good Troubles Lives On Waltham TODAY 5:30-7

2025-07-17 Thread Anne Sobol
Got a ride. On Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM Anne Sobol wrote: > This is last minute, but I'd like to go to the Good Troubles demonstration > in Waltham this afternoon and I would very much like to drive with someone. > Anyone going that could give me a ride? Event is 5:30 to 7.

[LincolnTalk] Good Troubles Lives On Waltham TODAY 5:30-7

2025-07-17 Thread Anne Sobol
This is last minute, but I'd like to go to the Good Troubles demonstration in Waltham this afternoon and I would very much like to drive with someone. Anyone going that could give me a ride? Event is 5:30 to 7. Anne Sobol, Beaver Pond Road (504) 812-2534 -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To

Re: [LincolnTalk] Window cleaners

2025-07-05 Thread Anne Sobol
Geraldo Paim, Uncle's Window Cleaning, is great. (508) 889-9967 On Sat, Jul 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM Katherine Ives wrote: > I would greatly appreciate a recommendation for window cleaners. > > Kathy > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Browse the arc

Re: [LincolnTalk] Help! Please post.

2025-05-26 Thread Anne Sobol
How fortunate you are to have trees that support galls! Galls are home to developing caterpillars, birds feed their babies caterpillars. The galls will not kill your hickory. Go to the Library and take out Doug Tallamy's Bringing Nature Home and read about how many species of lepidoptera (aka butt

Re: [LincolnTalk] 🚨 Today at 3:00. Protest ICE arrests in Acton.

2025-05-13 Thread Anne Sobol
Someone with direct knowledge of what is going on should contact the MA Attorney General's Office, (617) 727-2511; Boston office (617) 727-2200; civil rights div. (617) 963-2917. AG is Massachusetts' top law enforcement officer, Andrea Campbell is one of the country's most active state AG's counte

Re: [LincolnTalk] Omar Mitchell, gardener

2025-04-27 Thread Anne Sobol
d I am proud to call him a good friend. > > Best, > > Paula Robinson > 617.981.1945 > > > On Apr 27, 2025, at 2:51 PM, Anne Sobol wrote: > >  > Omar Mitchell called me today and asked if I had any garden work he could > do. I thought someone had recommended him

[LincolnTalk] Omar Mitchell, gardener

2025-04-27 Thread Anne Sobol
lants. He's in my yard on this cold afternoon pulling garlic mustard. If you have worked with Omar Mitchell would you please get in touch with me. Anne Sobol, 10 Beaver Pond Road (504) 812-2534 -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archive

[LincolnTalk] private contractor to mark undeground electrical line

2025-04-08 Thread Anne Sobol
I am told by Eversource and Dig Safe that because the electric line the short distance from the road to my house is underground that I need a private contractor to mark the line across my yard. Does anyone have a recommendation? -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincol

[LincolnTalk] Sierra Club webinar about Sustainable Aviation Fuel

2025-01-02 Thread Anne Sobol
Next Wednesday, January 8th at 7 p.m., the Massachusetts Sierra Club is conducting a webinar on sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs, pronounced “safes”). To register go to http://spje.org/janwebinar. The issue is whether replacing current jet fuel with SAFs can reduce greenhouse gas emissions suffi

Re: [LincolnTalk] Smart Meters Roll Out

2024-11-19 Thread Anne Sobol
National Grid supplies natural gas at my house. They have already come and changed meter. I wasn’t given a choice, told that they change meters every six years, wasn’t told of any possible health effects.I have greatly reduced The amount of gas I use by getting solar panels & using heat pumps for h

[LincolnTalk] Hydrangea

2024-11-05 Thread Anne Sobol
The hydrangea has been spoken for! -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln.

[LincolnTalk] Hydrangea for free

2024-11-05 Thread Anne Sobol
I had a big hydrangea moved to a better spot, and, as I was told would happen when it was dug up, it came apart into a number of separate plants. Most of the plant pieces were replanted as a group by my house, but there are four pieces remaining that are now temporarily tucked into a chip pile. Com

[LincolnTalk] I'd like to share a link with you

2024-08-22 Thread Anne Sobol
And then there is the other side of the event. https://prospect.org/politics/2024-08-21-dnc-convention-nobody-gets-to-see/ -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscr

[LincolnTalk] Democratic National Convention on CSPAN

2024-08-22 Thread Anne Sobol
HELLO LINCOLN! I wish I'd thought sooner to pass along advice to watch the Democratic National Convention on CSPAN. No ads, no commentators, just the show! And what a show, headliners like Michelle and Barrack Obama, the list goes on and on, last night Tim Walz, many, many women elected official

[LincolnTalk] Wasps in siding of house and around magnolia by front door

2024-08-11 Thread Anne Sobol
I've had wasps going in the siding of my house for a while, but they haven't bothered me and I'm leery of poisons so I haven't done anything until this past week. An occasional wasp would make its way into the house (I don't see where this is happening), but again they hadn't bothered me and eventu

Re: [LincolnTalk] Gifting the lovely Pink Astlbe -- (one shade lighter pink)

2024-07-26 Thread Anne Sobol
Native? On Fri, Jul 26, 2024 at 1:59 PM K.P. Nichols wrote: > [image: 440px-Astilbe_arendsii1.jpg] > needs partial shade, no harsh western sun, > just potted, in small pots so easy to plant. > > please email directly for pick up, > Kathleen P. Nichols > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To p

[LincolnTalk] housing for my friends, mother and two daughters

2024-06-24 Thread Anne Sobol
My friends, Heather Stewart and her two daughters Savyon and Lilia, need to find new housing. A new place in Lincoln would be ideal because Savyon will be a senior at Lincoln Sudbury Regional next year and Lilia will be in the 8th grade in Lincoln Public Schools. All three are remarkable. Heather

[LincolnTalk] Hanscom Public Comments due day after tomorrow

2024-06-12 Thread Anne Sobol
get started and finish a comment. Bring your laptop or a phone. Check out the public comment toolkit at spje.org. Anne Sobol -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change yo

[LincolnTalk] Hanscom Expansion Library Thursday evening 5:30-7:30

2024-05-22 Thread Anne Sobol
Hi, I'll be at the Library tomorrow evening, Thursday, 5:30-7:30, available to discuss the Hanscom expansion and why it's a bad idea, and to provide info about filing public comment by June 14th. Every comment counts! I'll be in the "Study Room" to the left of the main door. Also, good to sign Na

[LincolnTalk] NY Times interview with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

2024-05-18 Thread Anne Sobol
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/18/magazine/ayana-elizabeth-johnson-interview.html?unlocked_article_code=1.s00.El-Q.BD1kr64Pp0Hw&smid=url-share -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/

[LincolnTalk] Hanscom Public Comment - Lincoln Library Today 5:30

2024-05-16 Thread Anne Sobol
Hi again, I'll be at the Library from 5:30-7:30 today working on my public comment and will have available relevant documents. I will be able to explain how to navigate around the spje.org toolkit, there's a great 5 minute video. Bring your laptop or cell phone, if you're so inclined, and actuall

[LincolnTalk] Hanscom Public Comments

2024-05-15 Thread Anne Sobol
I will be in the Study Room at the Lincoln Library tomorrow, May 16th, from 5:30-7:30 pm, working on editing my public comment on the developers' Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Hanscom expansion. I will have the relevant documents and can answer questions about the expansion, where to se

Re: [LincolnTalk] Black Bear Sighting

2024-05-13 Thread Anne Sobol
rote: > > Let’s wait for the person who originally posted the pic to respond — > lidob...@gmail.com > > - Sent from iPhone. Typed by thumb. Excuse misspellings! > > On May 13, 2024, at 12:21 PM, Anne Sobol wrote: > >  > I wondered whether the bear was a hoax when I saw th

[LincolnTalk] What are the most powerful climate actions you can take? The expert view

2024-05-12 Thread Anne Sobol
What are the most powerful climate actions you can take? The expert view https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/09/what-are-the-most-powerful-climate-actions-you-can-take?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse

[LincolnTalk] TOMORROW: Public Comments on Hanscom Expansion

2024-05-08 Thread Anne Sobol
Why is the Hanscom Private Jet Expansion such a bad idea? Tomorrow, Thursday, May 9th, 2-3:30 pm Lincoln Public Library, Tarbell Room Come hear a short presentation about reasons to oppose it, then get help sending your public comment to Governor Healey's Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretar

[LincolnTalk] Public comments opposing expansion of Hanscom private jet hangars

2024-05-07 Thread Anne Sobol
Why is the Hanscom private jet expansion such a bad idea? Thursday, May 9th, 2-3:30 pm Lincoln Public Library, Tarbell Room Come hear a short presentation about reasons to oppose it – then get help sending your public comment to EEA Secretary Tepper. Date for filing comments extended to J

Re: [LincolnTalk] Jets

2024-05-06 Thread Anne Sobol
It will only be so much worse if the proposed expansion of Hanscom goes through -- the doubling of private luxury jet hangar space. The deadline for comments on developers' environmental filing has been extended to June 14. Why is the Hanscom private jet expansion such a bad idea? Thursday, May

Re: [LincolnTalk] Fwd: Tomorrow 11am: JOIN Speaker Ashley Judd at National Trust’s Special Announcement in Concord, 5/1

2024-05-04 Thread Anne Sobol
Thanks for this.On May 4, 2024, at 9:03 PM, Juliet Trofi wrote: The video featuring Douglas Brinkley can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/jP2mQU2EMiU?si=06A88bCZL1SpKG2Q   On 05/04/2024 9:17 AM EDT Anne Sobol wrote

[LincolnTalk] Re Hanscom Boston Herald today 5/4/24

2024-05-04 Thread Anne Sobol
Op Ed by Chuck Collins, IPS Imagine someone promising you could eat three banana split sundaes a day and lose 50 lbs. in a month, no exercise required. You’d be skeptical, right? How about this one: Private developers proposing to double the amount of hangar space for private luxury jets at Hansc

Re: [LincolnTalk] No Hanscom Expansion Sign

2024-05-01 Thread Anne Sobol
If you want a stop hanscom expansion yard sign, email i...@stopprivatejetexpansion.org, and ask for one, leave your contact info, and the sign delivery people will either contact you or more likely bring you one! On Wed, May 1, 2024 at 3:17 PM V Saleme wrote: > Are you looking for one that simpl

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center and Last night at Twisted Tree DeCordova

2023-10-09 Thread Anne Sobol
scribed - at DeCordova, at Pierce >> House ( First Day, 4 th of July), at Codman Farm, at the Library, and >> sometimes at events at the schools ( Town Meeting, eg), and Winter Carnival. >> …just a few examples. >> >> >> …just a reality check. >> >>

[LincolnTalk] Community Center and Last night at Twisted Tree DeCordova

2023-10-07 Thread Anne Sobol
The Twisted Tree at DeCordova was open last night from 5-9. I arrived at 6 and was disappointed not to see anyone in my age group (over 75), but I bought an interesting non-alcoholic drink and went out on the terrace to mingle with the young adults and their beautiful, active children. A woman with

[LincolnTalk] Statehouse Rally next Monday, petition to Governor re Hanscom

2023-09-25 Thread Anne Sobol
Dear Climate Supporters, Public opposition to the expansion of private jet facilities at Hanscom has been growing steadily, and our elected officials are paying attention. Our Coalition opposing the project, Stop Private Jet Expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere, now includes more than 40 organization

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please post the following message

2023-09-08 Thread Anne Sobol
Heather is my friend, she has two daughters (not 3 children), the family is smart, strong & beautiful. I recommend you helping if you can. Heather & girls moved into short-term rental at same time as I moved back to Lincoln two years ago. Rental no longer available. Anne Sobol, 10 Beave

[LincolnTalk] NYTimes: Tiny Forests With Big Benefits

2023-08-24 Thread Anne Sobol
Enjoy, please read comments and comments on the comments. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/24/climate/tiny-forests-climate-miyawaki.html?unlocked_article_code=jZf_c7dXjKmjJfPaazKR6KDkyinAbHXhhd6zEX1MPrZhzl0lMyLKZEk4toVTdVRDltnaDVMPToN6TU0RMTf2tHuSggG-1Gi0drdmE0avXkJlv5VZ0l_wlJI7USwiGu9EEMNV6ac3nT7c

Re: [LincolnTalk] Window washer?

2023-07-25 Thread Anne Sobol
Hi, Geraldo Paim cleans my windows, he does a good job, (508) 889-9967. Best, Anne Sobol, 10 Beaver Pond Road On Mon, Jul 24, 2023 at 10:25 PM Cathy Jahrling wrote: > > Looking for a good local window washer. Any suggestions greatly > appreciated! > Cathy J > Sent from my iP

[LincolnTalk] Happy 4th

2023-07-03 Thread Anne Sobol
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[LincolnTalk] NYTimes: Noise Could Take Years Off Your Life. Here’s How.

2023-06-17 Thread Anne Sobol
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/06/09/health/noise-exposure-health-impacts.html?unlocked_article_code=y45l5OID5IDH7WFAmgIkpgfmeiz_FLadOpXZ-uXOzrvvJBqvWcKAQvXfFaCANSvIHAKov1Lo40VBn14IQE7J14bd3o2AbZ1XPe2a5d9UjxLgKhjG_aGAiDcjcy5SIvh_7U80Fbtc52q5dVRWwUX1cP2pj6Iz4TVBlbIsScM1D7wSgGHzi0DlEsZXy07T

[LincolnTalk] Fun quiz, see what you know about recycling

2023-04-20 Thread Anne Sobol
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Enjoy video of Lincoln School building

2023-04-01 Thread Anne Sobol
When I click on your link, I get asked to sign in to Vimeo with google, and when I do that I end up on vimeo site with no sign of Lincoln school video. On Sat, Apr 1, 2023 at 12:10 PM Susan Taylor wrote: > Works great for me! Please try again! > > On Apr 1, 2023, at 11:56 AM, Dan Paul wrote: >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Locksmith

2023-03-26 Thread Anne Sobol
Bob O'Keefe Lexington Lock (781) 589-2133 On Sun, Mar 26, 2023 at 7:03 PM sophie dixon wrote: > Has anyone used a locksmith recently they would recommend? > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mai

[LincolnTalk] Bill McKibbon's Third Act demonstration today

2023-03-21 Thread Anne Sobol
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Disappointed

2023-02-22 Thread Anne Sobol
This is the comment I submitted to MEPA: The record submitted provides no documentation for the need for what appears to be a speculative commercial project. The expansion of private jet traffic at Hanscom is inconsistent with our local efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuels and to protect the

[LincolnTalk] NYTimes: As Gen X and Boomers Age, They Confront Living Alone

2022-11-27 Thread Anne Sobol
As Gen X and Boomers Age, They Confront Living Alone https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/27/us/living-alone-aging.html?unlocked_article_code=CEIPuonUktbfqYhlSVUZBCbIRp8jrwOHg_eKybg7gHK7JSeUTzkEz_gQB8LI3XbxUpdZRol52SWHFpgGOaUzRfd2w6hTNhFmFQP1896JlJ9eZng79t72Vz9o09ecA-5mrWPjPmK0eO41jKeysB

[LincolnTalk] Elementary school project tracking utility costs

2022-11-18 Thread Anne Sobol
I responded to first request for utility cost info from group working with school kids. I'm interested in this. I got a second email requesting next month's info, but I can't find it in my inbox to respond to. Any help gratefully received. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bank of America in Lincoln is now open

2022-10-26 Thread Anne Sobol
Bill McKibbon's Third Act is urging people to stop banking with big banks that continue to lend to fossil fuel projects, including Bank of America. https://thirdact.org/act/bank-on-our-future-pledge/ Nothing is easy, On Tue, Oct 25, 2022 at 8:43 PM Carol Bickford via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk

Re: [LincolnTalk] Need for public electric car charging

2022-09-30 Thread Anne Sobol
I don't agree. I would like to explore the possibility of some public chargers in Lincoln. (I have my own charger in my garage here.) When I stayed with my friends in Westford after moving from California with my Chevy Bolt in late 2020, charging was a problem. It's not so simple as you make it

Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO: Havahart Animal Trap (or similar) for groundhog under shed

2022-07-29 Thread Anne Sobol
I have the same issue and questions: is there any way to get rid of a groundhog living under shed? Anne Sobol On Fri, Jul 29, 2022 at 10:12 AM Liz Taylor wrote: > Good morning, > > Does anyone have a Havahart Animal Trap (or similar) to deal with a > groundhog under our shed? Or an

[LincolnTalk] Technical assistance

2022-07-18 Thread Anne Sobol
Hi, I hope this email is going just to those who run Lincoln Talk. I have forgotten, or never understood to begin with, how you communicate directly with Lincoln Talk management. I would like to tell my neighbor, who bought in March 2021 and is renovating house next to mine, how to enroll in Lin

Re: [LincolnTalk] Purchase of solar panels

2022-07-16 Thread Anne Sobol
I bought my solar panels from Boston Solar. The process was smooth, took two months first contact to panels installed. The panels are producing lots and lots of power, and substantial credits are all I see on my Eversource bills, they should come in handy when my heat pump works to heat my house

Re: [LincolnTalk] New Water Quality report just published

2022-06-28 Thread Anne Sobol
No water currently at 10 Beaver Pond Road. Any update on situation would be most appreciated. > On Jun 28, 2022, at 9:50 PM, LaFalam, Darin wrote: > >  > Looks good! Thanks for posting that Ruth Ann. > > Timing of this main break is perfect with me in Chicago! > > Darin > > Get Outlook f

Re: [LincolnTalk] Car battery charger suggestions for an electric car (not a Tesla)

2022-05-19 Thread Anne Sobol
When I bought my Chevy Bolt in California in fall 2018, I bought a Juice Box charger and had it installed on a wooden post (no garage). As I recall, the Box was free from Sonoma Clean Power, but the electrician charged me a fortune to run a line underground out to the post. The Box was great. Wh

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bemis Lecture

2022-05-04 Thread Anne Sobol
Has the First Parish Church okayed the use of parking for this event? See the regulations. What is the amount of the security deposit and has it been paid? On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 8:37 PM john gregg via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > > Last time I checked the elections are over, the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bemis Hall Rental rules

2022-05-04 Thread Anne Sobol
Is Edie Risser a Lincoln resident? On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 7:51 PM Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > Louis, > > Per Adam Hogue’s post at 8:07 am this morning: > > “ If anyone has questions or concerns about the speaking event on > Thursday please contact the hos

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bemis Lecture

2022-05-04 Thread Anne Sobol
I'm afraid I haven't been following this closely enough. Why is it that Bemis Hall can't just tell the guy to forget it, the Hall's not available? If there's a deposit, return it. Is Bemis Hall considered part of the government of Lincoln such that First Amendment issues preclude telling him to t

[LincolnTalk] Bill McKibben on Lexington

2022-05-01 Thread Anne Sobol
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/the-second-and-third-battle-of-lexington -- 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/privat

Re: [LincolnTalk] solar panels

2022-04-29 Thread Anne Sobol
I previously emailed Nancy but failed to post to Lincoln Talk. I just used Boston Solar on a Lincoln friend's recommendation. Everything went smoothly and as described to me up front. Anne Sobol (504) 812-2534 On Fri, Apr 29, 2022 at 11:52 AM Edward Kern wrote: > https://www.blu

Re: [LincolnTalk] EV's in my experience

2022-03-23 Thread Anne Sobol
I should have read all of the article I linked to Bloomberg Hyperdrive; it shows that as of the end of last year GM had sold like 275,000 EV's, maybe that includes the discontinued Chevy Volt hybrid. On Wed, Mar 23, 2022 at 11:09 PM Anne Sobol wrote: > I bought a 2019 Chevy Bolt in S

[LincolnTalk] EV's in my experience

2022-03-23 Thread Anne Sobol
I bought a 2019 Chevy Bolt in September 2018 in California where I then lived. (I had a perfectly good 13-year old Toyota Prius which I sold to a friend.) I couldn't resist the subsidies. The list price of the car was about $40,000, but federal, State of California, Sonoma (County) Clean Power,