[LincolnTalk] Lincoln Gita Study Group

2025-07-12 Thread Bijoy Misra
interest. Happy Summer. Bijoy Misra -- 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.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Disrespect at Town Meeting

2025-06-28 Thread Bijoy Misra
How do you explain a private developer drumming his company for ten precious minutes in a town meeting? On Fri, Jun 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM RAandBOB wrote: > I dispute your allegations. See comments below. > > Ruth Ann Hendrickson > (She, her, hers) > > On Jun 27, 2025, at 5:

[LincolnTalk] The Bhagavadgita Study group

2025-06-27 Thread Bijoy Misra
. You can send me mail or just show up (180 Bedford Road). Best regards, Bijoy Misra -- 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

Re: [LincolnTalk] Disrespect at Town Meeting

2025-06-27 Thread Bijoy Misra
alternate group tried to raise their voice, but they were easily cut short!. The fincom coverup bothered me most! Regards, Bijoy Misra On Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM Leslie H wrote: > To the Lincolnite in the black dress who spoke at the town meeting with > concerns regarding LEAP’s res

[LincolnTalk] Bhagavadgita Study group update

2025-06-19 Thread Bijoy Misra
and how it manifests. The eternity of life is possibly scientific but the consequence of our actions can be controversial. That the universe is positive and our duty is to maintain the positivity becomes the message through the technical term yoga. Best regards, Bijoy Misra -- The LincolnTalk

[LincolnTalk] initiate a Bhagavadgita discussion group

2025-06-16 Thread Bijoy Misra
can be on June 29, Sunday at 4 PM and we can determine a workable schedule (possibly bi-weekly). Please write to me privately if you have interest. Best regards, Bijoy Misra -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9

Re: [LincolnTalk] CCBC Forum Invite and Additional Question & Answer Information

2025-06-07 Thread Bijoy Misra
low up on us. No business or enterprise is taking up any major new project now. I recommend we wait to pass over this current period of uncertainty. We should not pay for wrong decisions. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Sat, Jun 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM Krystal Wood < ccbccommunicationscommit...@gma

[LincolnTalk] rodent scare device

2025-06-07 Thread Bijoy Misra
Friends, This has worked for us https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081NDPJD4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 Currently about $30, two for $50. Takes two C batteries in six months. There is soft beep in operation, beep stops in ignition. There could be other devices. Best regards, Bijoy M

Re: [LincolnTalk] Preventing rodents in car engines?

2025-06-07 Thread Bijoy Misra
My wife has installed a battery operated beeper that succeeds in scaring the rodents. I think she got it from Amazon. Please feel free to visit to check it out. I can post the make tomorrow. My car was chewed out in 2020 spring when I was stuck overseas with COVID bans in travel. Regards, Bijoy O

Re: [LincolnTalk] volunteering does not absolve you of accountability

2025-06-05 Thread Bijoy Misra
I admire David's fresh voice! Recycle is the way of life! Bijoy Misra On Wed, Jun 4, 2025 at 11:33 PM David Cuetos wrote: > There is no shortage of volunteers to populate most committees. If some of > the members are not cutting it, they should be let go and new blood can > come

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

2025-06-04 Thread Bijoy Misra
allows nontechnical leadership. I don't have much knowledge on history to check why the latter is true. You may analyze. I see it is going to large scale. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Wed, Jun 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM John Mendelson wrote: > One critical difference here (that really should not

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

2025-06-04 Thread Bijoy Misra
is insecurity of opening all records to the public or allowing full public hearings to start a project. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Tue, Jun 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM David Cuetos wrote: > I return to one of my longstanding frustrations: the lack of impartiality > and factual rigor on our

Re: [LincolnTalk] CCBC Update and June 11 Forum Invitation

2025-06-03 Thread Bijoy Misra
To all well-meaning friends, Can we say no more taxes? Bijoy Misra On Mon, Jun 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM Scott Clary wrote: > What a surprise, not. Knew this was coming. Force more of us simple people > out of town. > > Kind Regards, > > Scott Clary > 617-968-5769 > >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Gralta Foundation-freedom of speech

2025-05-23 Thread Bijoy Misra
eings be treated equally. Bijoy Misra On Fri, May 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM Seth Rosen wrote: >  > Jonathan Sheffi has already offered a thoughtful and fact-based > admonishment of the GRALTA content. He offered exhaustive commentary on > the specific claims made in the content and on

Re: [LincolnTalk] More on the normalization of antisemitic rhetoric in Lincoln, MA

2025-01-17 Thread Bijoy Misra
pained to say that there has been hardly a protest against indiscriminate mass killing by confining people and dropping bombs over them. Mother's cry is the same for all humans. Some mothers are crying loudly and new mothers are being added every day. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Fri, Jan 17, 20

Re: [LincolnTalk] mooing sound last night

2024-12-04 Thread Bijoy Misra
Hanscom 9 PM closing sounds are not heard back of my house. I had not noticed the connection, but the howling was non-threatening. I have not heard of them this year yet. Bijoy On Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 5:05 PM Rich Rosenbaum wrote: > Another animal inspired event to add to Lincoln's eclectic entri

Re: [LincolnTalk] mooing sound last night

2024-12-03 Thread Bijoy Misra
Live on upper Bedford Road. No cow mooing, occasional fox howling from the northern woods! Bijoy On Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 10:58 AM Kristine Barker wrote: > Hi there - > > I am on Lewis Street, so I know you’re farther than me from Codman, but > honestly we hear the cow symphony every night so ma

Re: [LincolnTalk] in re wood from Ed Ap

2024-10-30 Thread Bijoy Misra
Friends, A direct talk with the person could be better than writing about him publicly without him knowing it. You can explain to him why you are unhappy and take your business elsewhere. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 6:02 PM Stephen Dirrane wrote: > Hi Moira, > >

[LincolnTalk] filigree picture description

2024-10-14 Thread Bijoy Misra
marathon three hours of imaginary constructs of understanding our nature. Best regards, Bijoy Misra -- 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

Re: [LincolnTalk] Weston Walgreens 397 Boston Post Rd Closing Permanently on November 14th 2024

2024-10-04 Thread Bijoy Misra
I switched to Theater Pharmacy last year. They are cheaper, more friendly. I was in a Covid line at Walgreens and a lady spoke to me about Theater Pharmacy. Bijoy Misra On Fri, Oct 4, 2024 at 11:02 AM Bob Kupperstein wrote: > I'll second West Concord Pharmacy (and their sisters,

Re: [LincolnTalk] oil tank replacement

2024-09-12 Thread Bijoy Misra
Dear friends, I recommend that you convert to a natural gas boiler, it is cleaner, quieter and neater. It may cost about 15k but you will be happy with the conversion. I hear about heat-pumps, but have not studied. Make the change in technology for a healthier planet. Best regards, Bijoy Misra

[LincolnTalk] bird

2024-08-25 Thread Bijoy Misra
This bird is lately visiting. A hawk? predator? [image: bitd in garden Aug 25 2024 rev.jpeg] -- 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://p

Re: [LincolnTalk] water emergency

2024-08-20 Thread Bijoy Misra
Wednesday afternoon. There were a few callers that did not >> leave messages. I did not return those calls. >> >> >> >> Appreciatively, >> >> >> >> Darin >> >> >> >> *From:* Bijoy Misra >> *Sent:* Thursday, August

[LincolnTalk] water emergency

2024-08-14 Thread Bijoy Misra
t so as not to cause inconvenience. No shower, no cooking, 3:30 PM. Bijoy Misra 180 Bedford Road -- 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:

[LincolnTalk] Xfinity xtream

2024-07-03 Thread Bijoy Misra
Friends, Does anyone use the streaming application in Xfinity/Comcast? Any tips? Regards. Bijoy Misra -- 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

[LincolnTalk] chicks' story, predator attack

2024-05-13 Thread Bijoy Misra
raccoon here in years. My wife suspects rat. It is a sad day here. Last time chicks just flew away gleefully. I found a second nest on the top of the wreath, it was too casual. I had seen a bird sitting there, but didn't think of the nest. So it goes. With my respects to nature, Bijoy

[LincolnTalk] bird nest, chicks

2024-05-09 Thread Bijoy Misra
occasionally, the chicks have beaks and eyes now, fur is coming. The mother keeps guard twenty feet away. She occasionally comes and shouts, possibly to teach the chicks how to make sound. Best regards, Bijoy Misra -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse

Re: [LincolnTalk] Background and Thoughts: Town Meeting History

2023-12-23 Thread Bijoy Misra
gious gatherings to function. The British continued the process but shortened the allowable time. People got creative in throwing in indirect protest lyrics with devotional music. Gandhi used prayer meetings to mobilize people. Merry Christmas. Bijoy Misra On Sat, Dec 23, 2023 at 8:05 AM Allen V

[LincolnTalk] gratitude to the Town, Christmas gift

2023-12-23 Thread Bijoy Misra
;s Culture - Prehistory to 1947AD" can be downloaded from our website https://www.indiadiscoverycenter.org I offer this with my gratitude. Merry Christmas. Bijoy Misra Bedford Road -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pai

Re: [LincolnTalk] Retail/Mall-Viability/Profitablity

2023-12-21 Thread Bijoy Misra
this how the town decisions have been made in the past? Somebody not informed wants to understand! Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Wed, Dec 20, 2023 at 9:48 AM Rich Rosenbaum wrote: > I’m not sure how my name got at the end of this post, but this is not my > statement. > > > > On

Re: [LincolnTalk] Speaking time at town meeting

2023-12-20 Thread Bijoy Misra
heard. The tables can be open for two hours. The ballots should be electronic. We must conserve time Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Wed, Dec 20, 2023 at 9:07 AM Adam M Hogue wrote: > Paul 100% agreed. Also, especially in Lincoln things do not just appear > at town meeting we have dozens of me

Re: [LincolnTalk] FW: My Turn

2023-12-13 Thread Bijoy Misra
Precise point! Well conveyed. On Tue, Dec 12, 2023 at 6:18 PM Maureen Malin wrote: > Totally agree > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 12, 2023, at 8:35 AM, June L Matthews wrote: > >  > > > > Friends and neighbors: Following the Dec. 2 Town Meeting I wrote a piece > which I hoped would appear

[LincolnTalk] town participation in Planning

2023-12-08 Thread Bijoy Misra
Planning Board members to respect views. It is not "we win, they lose". There are no "they". There are a lot of talents in town, let us use them all. Best regards, Bijoy Misra -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives

[LincolnTalk] politicization in town, path forward

2023-12-04 Thread Bijoy Misra
Is town center development a public concern or a private concern? If it is public, what process do we institute to let the public participate?. Best regards, Bijoy Misra -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.p

[LincolnTalk] Rural Land Foundation and negative cash flow

2023-12-01 Thread Bijoy Misra
public and private funds in the present strong green economy. Something really has gone wrong. I appeal all to examine and make some wise decisions than selling land Best regards, Bijoy Misra -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https

Re: [LincolnTalk] Zoning restrictions maintain Town control

2023-12-01 Thread Bijoy Misra
immediately for solvency. I request the RLF Board to comment and take action. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 2:27 AM RAandBOB wrote: > Most house lots in town are zoned for by-right single-family housing. You > can’t build just any house on these lots, however. The build

Re: [LincolnTalk] District contiguity question

2023-11-30 Thread Bijoy Misra
nt is another big-ticket item for the State. .Our town would benefit with good train service but that is well into the future. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 8:00 PM David Cuetos wrote: > I am going to attach the email I sent to the Director of Planning, > Jennifer Glass and

Re: [LincolnTalk] Changes to Options C and D made as recently as yesterday

2023-11-30 Thread Bijoy Misra
I don't understand the rush and the errors. Errors happen when we are not careful or do not fully understand. Let us be conservative and vote E for HCA compliance. Then do the Mall development with more thoughtful (error-free!) public discussion. Let us not rush. Best regards, Bijoy Misra

Re: [LincolnTalk] Rural Land Foundation Seeks Your Support

2023-11-30 Thread Bijoy Misra
ncial document if it is open for public view. Transparency should be the part of the appeal. Thank you. Regards Bijoy Misra On Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 2:43 PM Michelle Barnes via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > November 30, 2023 > > > > Dear Lincoln Residents,

Re: [LincolnTalk] The real reason we cannot require more affordable units under HCA zoning

2023-11-30 Thread Bijoy Misra
more public engagement in changing the by-laws? Regards, Bijoy Misra On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 9:09 PM Robert Ahlert wrote: > So how can we be expected to vote on Saturday when key information is > contained in ONLY the Zoning Bylaw? > > For example, the section on the Village Center st

Re: [LincolnTalk] Ruth Ann Hendrickson Supports Option C

2023-11-29 Thread Bijoy Misra
s who can work with the town ethos. Let the new young people lead and protect the town. Let the town be more active and be a model in development efforts. Let it keep its green.. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 7:57 AM Pastor Allen wrote: > Ruth Ann is absolutely correc

Re: [LincolnTalk] Ruth Ann Hendrickson Supports Option C

2023-11-29 Thread Bijoy Misra
If we want to destroy the town as we see it, we go with Option C. If we protect the town and still do development, we do Option E. Bijoy Misra (an independent observer) On Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 9:02 PM Ruth Ann Hendrickson wrote: > I support new and more affordable housing in Lincoln, and

Re: [LincolnTalk] A recommended Sunday drive

2023-11-28 Thread Bijoy Misra
*What does it mean to 'maintain the character' of a town that is beyond the reach of so many people? * Do distributed housing. Allow people to come, don't pack up. Option E is created. further creativity can emerge, We just have to think on behalf of the land. Best regards, Bijo

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln and the Housing Choice Act: What Lies Ahead

2023-11-28 Thread Bijoy Misra
Very clear. Very well done! Bijoy Misra On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 10:03 PM Barbara Peskin wrote: > Dear Lincoln, > > Please review this screencast about Option C, Option E and What Lies > Ahead. > > > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZqfU8l81x9-zkboI7Gmargq62nxri5X6/vie

Re: [LincolnTalk] Reminder: Town HCA information

2023-11-27 Thread Bijoy Misra
, Bijoy Misra On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 10:08 AM John F. Carr wrote: > Table 5 of the traffic report shows intersection delays. > For example, in 2020 about one car a minute made it > through the southbound stop sign on Codman Road > during rush hour. The volume and delay at this inters

[LincolnTalk] leaf mulch

2023-11-26 Thread Bijoy Misra
the road-side patch yesterday. You can notice while driving by or walking. Regards, Bijoy Misra 180 Bedford Road -- 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

[LincolnTalk] non-turkey Thanksgiving

2023-11-23 Thread Bijoy Misra
blesses us with food and shelter. It's the Mother. Let us continue to respect the ground in our own way. Let the ground continue to bless us with her trees, herbs, flowers, animals, birds and insects. . Happy Thanksgiving. Best regards, Bijoy Misra Bedford Road -- The LincolnTalk mailing

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mass. Investment in Communities that Build Around Commuter Rail Stations

2023-11-22 Thread Bijoy Misra
it up. Bijoy Misra On Tue, Nov 21, 2023 at 7:14 PM Lis Herbert wrote: > I grew up riding Metro-North, and I understand that by comparison the > Fitchburg line is not great. The frequency is a problem, and that in large > part dictates the degree to which people depend on it, and their

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCAWG meeting November 21, 8:00 am.

2023-11-21 Thread Bijoy Misra
x27;s Landing where egress was a problem because of the highway.. Lincoln station traffic study would need a projection of congestion and time delay. , Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Tue, Nov 21, 2023 at 11:32 AM wrote: > I attended the HCA working group meeting on Zoom this morning. A majo

Re: [LincolnTalk] Reminder: Town HCA information

2023-11-20 Thread Bijoy Misra
d the findings in this document? Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 6:26 PM Margaret Olson wrote: > The town HCA information is available here: > https://www.lincolntown.org/1327/Housing-Choice-Act-Working-Group. > > That page has an FAQ section, links to presentatio

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA fiscal impact - back to overrides

2023-11-20 Thread Bijoy Misra
n planning would benefit from their diligent efforts. I invite others to pitch in. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Sat, Nov 18, 2023 at 11:12 PM Karla Gravis wrote: > There were actually six overrides in the five year period between > 2000-2005, mostly driven by high enrollment at the school.

Re: [LincolnTalk] November 21st meeting - question

2023-11-18 Thread Bijoy Misra
in an impulse. . We need time to breathe and determine. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Sat, Nov 18, 2023 at 9:42 AM Benjamin Shiller wrote: > I hope recent comments lead to a discussion as to what is the right amount > of development for Lincoln right now. So far, I feel the argument ha

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA and follow up

2023-11-16 Thread Bijoy Misra
development by the State. Flooding people at the station will cause misery to life elsewhere. So we should reject HCA now and write to State why. We should create housing in town and leave the station open. The state should address the commuter issue and we add housing at the Station. Best regar

Re: [LincolnTalk] Brookline passes HCA rezoning

2023-11-15 Thread Bijoy Misra
e may envision that Lincoln Road has a 500 ft commercial corridor as a business district. It has to be planned and designed and not rushed. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 7:39 AM Bob Mason wrote: > > https://brookline.news/town-meeting-passes-major-rezoning-likely-to-resh

[LincolnTalk] HCA and follow up

2023-11-15 Thread Bijoy Misra
by many neighboring towns. I hear the loss to the town is minimal compared to huge potential gain in affordable housing and the control of land. My request is to create an option of Reject HCA, which should have been in the ballot anyway. Best regards, Bijoy Misra -- The LincolnTalk mailing list

[LincolnTalk] Today's Select Board and HCA meeting

2023-11-14 Thread Bijoy Misra
eared determined to ignore people's. voice. The Select Board appeared sympathetic to the popular dilemma. Best regards, Bijoy Misra -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincol

[LincolnTalk] Town new housing

2023-11-13 Thread Bijoy Misra
Dear friends, Since Dec 2 is a selection process, I appeal to the Select board to have two alternatives: 1. Comply HCA and rezone as suggested in proposal C. 2. Postpone decisions till further analysis is done. Best regards, Bijoy Misra -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

2023-11-13 Thread Bijoy Misra
Can you please cite what is substantiated and by what means? On Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 10:12 AM Bob Kupperstein wrote: > > > On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 3:59 PM Bijoy Misra wrote: > >> ... *The overwhelming voice is to exclude the Lincoln* >> *station area until

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA Myths

2023-11-12 Thread Bijoy Misra
outside the RLF operations. RLF should present the case of residential development in Lincoln station separately for approval in town. I appeal for transparency in all fiscal operations. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 4:01 PM David Cuetos wrote: > I would like to address some

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

2023-11-12 Thread Bijoy Misra
station area for residential development without analysis would be suicidal for the town. I am speaking on behalf of many who wish to live here and develop the town wholesome retaining its character. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 10:19 AM DJCP wrote: > First, I did not sa

Re: [LincolnTalk] Response to HCAWG's answers to residents questions

2023-11-09 Thread Bijoy Misra
Station Mall.. The town residents should have a say on the public space. A big Thank You to all who spoke up last night. Bijoy Misra On Thu, Nov 9, 2023 at 7:14 AM David Cuetos wrote: > I would like to share with the public some responses to the HCAWG's > answers to resident questio

[LincolnTalk] Town meeting observations, kudos to Jennifer Glass

2023-11-09 Thread Bijoy Misra
.. Best regards, Bijoy Misra -- 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.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Why Lincoln should overlay HCA zoning over existing multi-family districts

2023-11-07 Thread Bijoy Misra
s since it appears that rezoning Lincoln station is the only game in town. I hope you would agree that a distributed development will have a better reward to the town than creating massive housing for profit. Various other options have been mapped and they do look elegant from the town point of view

Re: [LincolnTalk] New Options for HCA Compliance

2023-11-06 Thread Bijoy Misra
disconnect the elected representative from understanding the views of the residents. It would be grossly unfair if the Select Committee and the WG ignore the considered opinions expressed through this public medium. Best regards, Bijoy Misra . . On Mon, Nov 6, 2023 at 7:54 AM Lynne Smith wrote: >

Re: [LincolnTalk] the Rural Land Foundation and the Housing Choice Act

2023-11-03 Thread Bijoy Misra
ittle accountability? "Russians are coming" again! Regards, Bijoy Misra On Thu, Nov 2, 2023 at 5:54 PM Pastor Allen wrote: > Bijoy, > > First, there was a Housing Trust vote to approve that Loan. I was there > for it. I do not remember if you were on the Housing Trust a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Update from Housing Choice Act Working Group

2023-11-03 Thread Bijoy Misra
competent community members. They can be invited to serve in the Committee. Is there a problem? Regards, Bijoy Misra On Fri, Nov 3, 2023 at 3:32 PM Jennifer Glass via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > *2023 11 03 HCAWG Update:* > > > In response to community feedback

Re: [LincolnTalk] Open letter to HCA Working Group

2023-11-02 Thread Bijoy Misra
t the lobbying group is deeply entrenched and hardly cares to listen to this discussion. A total fresh look is required. Regards, Bijoy Misra ‪On Wed, Nov 1, 2023 at 8:32 AM ‫ٍSarah Postlethwait‬‎ wrote:‬ > For anyone having trouble seeing the images- please see the PDF version > attach

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA General Information Video

2023-10-30 Thread Bijoy Misra
Well explained. I love the grassroot town involvement in planning. The town is a shelter to a diverse wildlife. I love the advocacy. It is their land we have encroached, let us be gentle. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 10:42 PM Barbara Peskin wrote: > Dear Lincoln, &g

Re: [LincolnTalk] Inaccuracies in rezoning proposals submitted to the State

2023-10-30 Thread Bijoy Misra
ments not be produced or written over by third party individuals who have little interest in the town. Please reconstitute the Working Group taking many able volunteers from this group. The sky won't fall! Let us all be objective and focused with *application of intelligent foresight* . Bijoy

Re: [LincolnTalk] Inaccuracies in rezoning proposals submitted to the State

2023-10-29 Thread Bijoy Misra
ict of interest that bothers me! It is us, not the developer! Bijoy Misra On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 1:18 PM Karla Gravis wrote: > One of the questions we submitted was answered as part of the FAQs that > were sent out by the HCAWG on Friday, but the rest were not. See below for > quote from

Re: [LincolnTalk] Inaccuracies in rezoning proposals submitted to the State

2023-10-29 Thread Bijoy Misra
do need housing and we should also respond to the general population. But we must deliberate and take public concerns into account. The town should release itself from the developers' control. Regards, Bijoy Misra ‪On Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 8:24 AM ‫ٍSarah Postlethwait‬‎ wrote:‬ > Many o

Re: [LincolnTalk] Inaccuracies in rezoning proposals submitted to the State

2023-10-28 Thread Bijoy Misra
ecall? Bijoy Misra ‪On Fri, Oct 27, 2023 at 5:59 PM ‫ٍSarah Postlethwait‬‎ wrote:‬ > Peter- > 100% agree with all of your points, and I support your nomination of David > to the HCAWG. > > In fact- on Monday when I spoke to Jennifer Glass *The Select board > representative on the

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA & Codman Road

2023-10-27 Thread Bijoy Misra
I. It is not acces road development as in Oriole Landing. I am not brighter than people in the planning board, but I saw then and see now that the people are not "planning" using the models but are talking in slogans and misleading vocabulary.. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Wed, Oct

Re: [LincolnTalk] Inaccuracies in rezoning proposals submitted to the State

2023-10-27 Thread Bijoy Misra
n employee. Paula may know and may share. . Bijoy Misra On Fri, Oct 27, 2023 at 9:32 AM Sara Mattes wrote: > I do not see accusations or conspiracy theories advanced here. > > Rather there is an effort to get answers and have a better understanding > of what we are being asked to endo

Re: [LincolnTalk] Inaccuracies in rezoning proposals submitted to the State

2023-10-26 Thread Bijoy Misra
I suspect there is a lot of unhealthy practice in fiscal handling in pretension of creating security and compliance. A total abolition of the self-appointed guardianship should be called for. A full audit could reveal the moles. Sorry to sound unfriendly. Regards, Bijoy Misra ‪On Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Re: [LincolnTalk] Planning Board meeting link 10/24

2023-10-24 Thread Bijoy Misra
is with the developers and is deaf to people. Sorry about my negative remarks. A concerned resident, Bijoy Misra On Tue, Oct 24, 2023 at 10:31 AM Deborah Howe via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > Here is the link to tonight's Planning Board meeting agenda, with Zoom >

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA, High rent and related issues of roadblocks to homeownership

2023-10-22 Thread Bijoy Misra
citizens' committee can accomplish this. Bijoy Misra On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 11:57 AM cmontie montie.net wrote: > While I’m chiming in regarding the HCA, I feel the need to separately > address the issue of affordability: > > I understand the Act as written limits affordable un

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA: Zoom link for Planning Board meeting on Tuesday October 24th

2023-10-20 Thread Bijoy Misra
resh ideas. Let the young join in. Let us be fully represented. Best regards, Bijoy Misra ‪On Thu, Oct 19, 2023 at 8:14 PM ‫ٍSarah Postlethwait‬‎ wrote:‬ > Im aware that there are 6 total meetings posted since December 2022, and 5 > are missing meeting minutes that must be posted within 30

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln does it's part - RLF can propose something modest - Option C is not modest

2023-10-19 Thread Bijoy Misra
That's the point! We rezone as we like and we put our own zoning rules. On Thu, Oct 19, 2023 at 10:51 AM Sara Mattes wrote: > That is why if we rezone OUTSIDE of the HCA, going through our normal > channels, we can have 15%… or more. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 19, 2023, at 4:47 PM, Marg

Re: [LincolnTalk] speculation about HCA

2023-10-15 Thread Bijoy Misra
catastrophe if we don't buy into the plan. Hope this is not the way other towns are doing their construction projects. Best regards, Bijoy Misra. . On Sun, Oct 15, 2023 at 4:40 PM Susanna Szeto wrote: > I also am concerned about selling land off to the developer! Once we > don’t own the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Shaina's media

2023-10-13 Thread Bijoy Misra
Admirable! Loved it! Bijoy On Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 8:18 AM Stephen R. Low < steve@gordianconcepts.com> wrote: > Here is a link to Shaina’s BBC interview on Oct. 12: > https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9pztesbqk0z9aszigyvsv/BBC_News_Channel-2023-10-12_15-12-40-1.mp4?rlkey=xl5jaijcsahyqphfuxx8x7y

Re: [LincolnTalk] Thoughts on the Housing Choice Act and the October 10th Multi-Board Meeting

2023-10-11 Thread Bijoy Misra
Dear Margaret, Can you please give a pointer to this document that we can review the nuances? Thank you. Bijoy Misra On Wed, Oct 11, 2023 at 9:56 AM Margaret Olson wrote: > If we require 25% affordable housing we will not comply with the state's > 3A requirements. To require any amo

Re: [LincolnTalk] question

2023-10-11 Thread Bijoy Misra
y document from the State suggesting that the new development should have less than 25% in Affordable Housing. I hope somebody knowledgeable in the group would look and clarify. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Wed, Oct 11, 2023 at 12:08 PM Chris McCarthy wrote: > It is interesting to recently se

Re: [LincolnTalk] Thoughts on the Housing Choice Act and the October 10th Multi-Board Meeting

2023-10-10 Thread Bijoy Misra
distribution of projects in town through a single developer or by finding several developers may eventually quell naturally or artificially. Thought to alert! Have a good meeting. Bijoy Misra On Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 12:46 PM William Broughton wrote: > "Developers are evil" is an oversimpli

Re: [LincolnTalk] "Lincoln native living near Gaza describes unfolding crisis in region"

2023-10-10 Thread Bijoy Misra
Admirable indeed. Lincoln's pride! Bijoy On Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 1:11 PM Stephen Dirrane wrote: > Steve > > What an amazing young woman your wife and you have raised. I am moved > beyond words at her compassion and sacrifice. I am so appreciative of the > perspective she brings from both inside

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln's Choice -Your Voice - Oct 10th critical

2023-10-09 Thread Bijoy Misra
last time. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 7:27 AM Barbara Peskin wrote: > Dear Lincoln, > *What will our choice for Lincoln's future be at Town meeting?* It may > depend on our collective voices October 10th. My thoughts for HCAWG and a > more thorough explanat

Re: [LincolnTalk] Inkjet or laser printer recommendations

2023-09-29 Thread Bijoy Misra
Laser toner are more expensive, but give better finish than the inkjet. You may check into Brother machines, I heard they are made in the US. I bought one. https://www.brother-usa.com/products/mfcl8900cdw#specification High weight papers (28 lb or higher) gives good colors. On Fri, Sep 29, 2023 a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Last Night's Community Center Forum

2023-09-13 Thread Bijoy Misra
regards, Bijoy Misra On Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 2:15 PM Karla Gravis wrote: > The 2015 study looked at building a new, all-in community center at each > site. What we need now is to look at supplementing activities in other > sites around town. The charge from the November 2022 tow

Re: [LincolnTalk] To the cyclist who was almost hit on Lincoln Road by a School Van

2023-08-31 Thread Bijoy Misra
I wish they > had dedicated bike lanes. How awful for the drivers also; that UPS driver > who killed the Tufts professor must be incredibly distraught right now. I > have compassion for the whole situation. > > On Aug 31, 2023, at 9:04 AM, Bijoy Misra wrote: > > There was news th

Re: [LincolnTalk] To the cyclist who was almost hit on Lincoln Road by a School Van

2023-08-31 Thread Bijoy Misra
There was news that a Brandeis professor died in a bike collision in Newton two days ago. Bijoy Misra On Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 8:59 AM jsug--- via Lincoln wrote: > Hi There, > > If you are the cyclist who was nearly hit by the school van on Lincoln > Road this morning just before 8

Re: [LincolnTalk] Recommendation for Instrument Rental

2023-08-30 Thread Bijoy Misra
Dear Kim, Let me add Johnson String instrument https://www.johnsonstring.com/ has been a reliable resource when my kids were small. They are on Rte 9 in Newton. They also sell instruments. Bijoy Misra On Wed, Aug 30, 2023 at 5:34 PM Jessica Packineau < jessica.packin...@gmail.com> wrote:

Re: [LincolnTalk] Site visit for Community Center

2023-06-28 Thread Bijoy Misra
using the Center. A poll exclusively among the seniors might yield a pragmatic result. Best regards, Bijoy Misra On Wed, Jun 28, 2023 at 9:25 AM Seth Rosen wrote: > Hi June, > > While I agree that a pause in this work would be prudent, it's not going > to happen I'm afra

[LincolnTalk] garden tour

2023-06-27 Thread Bijoy Misra
h may take twenty minutes. Best regards, Bijoy Misra 180 Bedford Road -- 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/mailma

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Water Billing

2023-05-23 Thread Bijoy Misra
-- Forwarded message - From: LaFalam, Darin Date: Tue, May 23, 2023 at 7:20 AM Subject: Water Billing To: misra.bi...@gmail.com Misra, Sorry for any inconvenience with the water billing envelopes and bills. We subcontract billing to BillTrust. I guess their name is an oxymoro

[LincolnTalk] Town accounting screw up

2023-05-22 Thread Bijoy Misra
billing company. Not a good show of the management! Bijoy Misra -- 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

[LincolnTalk] Ruth Hill

2023-04-18 Thread Bijoy Misra
erved as the oral historian in Radcliffe College. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bostonglobe/name/ruth-hill-obituary?id=51659124 Best regards, Bijoy Misra -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/ma

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln made the list!

2023-04-08 Thread Bijoy Misra
Where in town? On Fri, Apr 7, 2023 at 10:01 AM Ken Hablow wrote: > I get an email every morning from Only In Your State with topics on MA. > Included in today’s email is a topic about interesting and weird facts in > MA. Scroll down to #11. > > > https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/11-

Re: [LincolnTalk] Enjoy video of Lincoln School building

2023-04-01 Thread Bijoy Misra
Lovely school. I remember my one room primary school in a thousand year ld coastal village in India I love the concept of merging with the landscape, it's a characteristic of old Indian architecture. A massive temple becomes a community center through its expanse and through its resources. Let the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Solar confusion

2023-02-24 Thread Bijoy Misra
Dear friends, Belinda Gingrich in town has been working with the solar companies for years. There is also a reviewed list in our town suppliers catalog. I myself am trying, some won't call back, some send garbage sales messages. Belinda may educate. Regards, Bijoy Misra On Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Re: [LincolnTalk] Responding to this morning’s dialogue about the MS principal search committee

2023-02-03 Thread Bijoy Misra
Friends, It is a standard practice in LT that I can't write "this morning's thread". My note appears 24 hours later or may die in transit. Here is a test! Thank you for letting me write! Bijoy Misra On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 5:00 PM Abigail Adams via Lincoln < lincoln

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