[LincolnTalk] seeking advice on invisible electric fences for dogs

2024-07-12 Thread bslayter
My son and his family are moving from Austin to Boston with two dogs. In Texas they have a yard with a fence. They are moving into a house without one. If you have used or are using an invisible electric fence, have you found it effective in keeping lively dogs from such activities as chasin

[LincolnTalk] Atlantic article links history, nature and dangers of Hanscom expansion

2024-06-26 Thread bslayter
In the July issue of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg's editor's note, is entitled "In Wildness is the Preservation of the World" from Henry David Thoreau's essay, "Walking," first published in The Atlantic in 1862. Lincoln residents, particularly those who have been working hard to oppose the expan

[LincolnTalk] Film Sunday, May 19 at The First Parish, "The Law and the Prophets

2024-05-16 Thread bslayter
_ Film Screening | The Law and The Prophets Sunday, May 19 at 3 pm Stearns Room & Zoom Join Sarah K and the Racial Justice Advocates for a special screening of The Law and the Prophets (2023), a compelling and thorough documentary exposing the systems of oppression that Palestinians face

[LincolnTalk] Reflections on a Community Center for Lincoln

2023-11-30 Thread bslayter
Over the years there has been a lot of discussion about the pros and cons as well as the specific characteristics of a community center that we might eventually have in Lincoln. Three contributions to The Lincoln Squirrel's "My Turn" in recent weeks have shaped my thinking about how to vote at

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

2023-11-21 Thread bslayter
I attended the HCA working group meeting on Zoom this morning. A major item on the agenda was the presentation and discussion of Option E prepared by the Lincoln Residents for Housing Alternatives. The individual who presented E declared that of all the options prepared thus far, it would have th

[LincolnTalk] Reflections on Lincoln's Response to the Housing Choice Act

2023-11-15 Thread bslayter
Since 2021 when Governor Baker signed the Massachusetts Housing Choice Act (HCA) requiring communities on transport lines connecting them to Boston to comply with zoning requirements that permit an increase of multi-family housing, I have been keeping an eye on both the proposals of

[LincolnTalk] First Parish to Host Neighborhood Meeting on Housing Choice Act

2023-09-18 Thread bslayter
When: Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Where: Stearns Room, First Parish, 4 Bedford Road, Lincoln (also livestream, see FPL website calendar) Members of the Housing Choice Act Working Group (HCAWG) will present several options for zoning bylaw proposals that are under consideration

[LincolnTalk] FIRST PARISH TO HOST NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING ON THE HOUSING CHOICE ACT

2023-09-06 Thread bslayter
FIRST PARISH TO HOST NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING ON THE HOUSING CHOICE ACT When: Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Where: Stearns Room, First Parish, 4 Bedford Road, Lincoln (also livestream, see FPL website calendar) Members of the Housing Choice Act Working Group (HCAWG) will present sev

[LincolnTalk] YOU ARE INVITED: Supper and discussion Wednesday, May 10, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Do Join us!

2023-05-09 Thread bslayter
Wednesday, May 10 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Parish House 14 Bedford Road, Lincoln JOIN US FOR AN ADVENTURESOME AND ENLIGHTENING FOOD FOR THOUGHT SUPPER AND DISCUSSIO0N OF SIDETRACK AN INNOVATIVE 1971 EXPERIMENT IN EDUCATIONAL INTEGRATION FOR LINCOLN AND ROXBURY 7TH AND 8th GRA

[LincolnTalk] Invitation to First Parish Food for Thought Supper and Sidetrack discussion, next Wednesday, May 10

2023-05-04 Thread bslayter
Wednesday, May 10 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Parish House 14 Bedford Road, Lincoln JOIN US FOR AN ADVENTURESOME AND ENLIGHTENING FOOD FOR THOUGHT SUPPER AND DISCUSSIO0N OF SIDETRACK AN INNOVATIVE 1971 EXPERIMENT IN EDUCATIONAL INTEGRATION FOR LINCOLN AND ROXBURY 7TH AND 8th GRA

[LincolnTalk] Invitation for supper and a discussion of Sidetrack, Wednesday May 10, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

2023-04-30 Thread bslayter
Wednesday, May 10 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Parish House 14 Bedford Road, Lincoln JOIN US FOR AN ADVENTURESOME AND ENLIGHTENING FOOD FOR THOUGHT SUPPER AND DISCUSSIO0N OF SIDETRACK AN INNOVATIVE 1971 EXPERIMENT IN EDUCATIONAL INTEGRATION FOR LINCOLN AND ROXBURY 7TH AND 8th GRA

[LincolnTalk] Reflecting on the 21-Day AIDE Challenge Monday evening, March 6 with the First Parish on Zoom

2023-03-04 Thread bslayter
Please join us in our second discussion on the 21-Day AIDE Challenge. All are welcome. Racial Justice Advocates, First Parish in Lincoln Barbara Slayter Monday, March 6 at 7: FPL Second Discussion on 21 Day Challenge on Zoom Join Becca Fasciano (Outreach Committee) and Ken Hurd ( Racia

[LincolnTalk] Everyone Welcome to Meet Rep Gentile at Bemis Hall January 21

2023-01-12 Thread bslayter
MEETING with Rep. Carmine Gentile (Formerly entitled "Meeting with Our New Reps") Please note because of a death in the family, our meeting with Rep Alice Peisch (Precinct 2) will have to be rescheduled What: Event to Meet Representative Gentile (Precinct 1)* on January 21 Who: All L

[LincolnTalk] A vigil and a rally in Concord this weekend

2023-01-05 Thread bslayter
This weekend two significant events are being sponsored by Concord Indivisible and supported by both the Concord and Lincoln Democratic Town Committees. The first is a silent vigil honoring those who lost their lives or were injured in the January 6 invasion of the Capitol. The second is an oppor

[LincolnTalk] The Massachusetts Primaries

2022-08-07 Thread bslayter
Calling All Lincoln Voters: The Primary Election is Tuesday September 6 --the day after Labor Day! * Our Town clerk has sent: 1) applications for mail in ballots to all Lincoln voters; 2) ballots to voters who have requested mail in ballots. * Unenrolled voters (Independents) can

[LincolnTalk] Cello for sale

2021-09-09 Thread bslayter
For sale $1,000 4/4 full size cello excellent condition includes: Cello, new Babelock soft black bag, 3 composite bows with 2 soft cases, spare set of strings, and the "doughnut" (Bunny not included) Beautiful sound, This cello was played at Belmont Powers music School in a Yo Yo Ma