[LincolnTalk] 'Beyond the Swap' Reuse & Donation Resource Guide

Hello Lincoln Friends, Many people have asked where things that the Swap Shed cannot handle (due to large quantity, size and perhaps inappropriateness like old stuffed animals, etc...) can be donated locally. Below is Zero Waste Lincoln's "Beyond the Swap" Resource Guide for Reuse and Donations.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Gutter Cleaning

I highly recommend Roberto Santos (617) 593-7050. He does a great job with cleaning gutters and window washing, at a very fair price. He is a very nice person too! Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 4, 2021, at 8:32 AM, Sherry Haydock wrote: > >  > Does anyone have suggestions for a company or pe

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

gt; > On Wed, Dec 29, 2021 at 10:45 AM Staci Montori > wrote: > >> Dear LT, >> >> Recently Lincoln was warned by the MassDEP that there was 35% cardboard >> in the trash (the big dumpster at the Transfer station.) YIkes! Luckily, >> the town was not fined this

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

dboard (and > paper?) > > Andrew Pang > > > On 12/29/2021 12:53 PM Staci Montori wrote: > > > Hi Susan, > Greasy pizza boxes and dirty cardboard is NOT accepted. Clean, empty > cardboard IS and it is fine to leave on the tape. This is taken off at the > recycli

Re: [LincolnTalk] iPhone and Verizon

Hi Deb, I am having the exact same thing happen. It is very frustrating. I thought it was my phone or bluetooth at first and almost went to trade in my phone, but then someone else said they were having the same issues. I am thinking it doesn't happen when I am making calls outside of Lincoln, but

Re: [LincolnTalk] Window Washing

Yes, Roberto Santos @ 617 593-7050 cleans our windows and gutters. He does an excellent job at a very fair price. I highly recommend him. Best, Staci On Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 1:35 PM Elizabeth Maciolek < elizabethmaciol...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hello, > Can anyone recommend a good company or an in

Re: [LincolnTalk] outdoor furniture suggestions

Hi Gretchen, We LOVE our Loll Designs outdoor furniture- chairs and outdoor couch and table. www.lolldesigns.com. Made in the US with a lot of recycled materials. It is extremely durable, comfortable and very easy to assemble. Great customer service too. Not inexpensive but worth the money I think.

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice/Codman Corner Road

and accesible town center will help with these. We SO appreciate the HCA committee for being very creative, thoughtful and responsive to us and others in town, and for creating a plan that both meets the requirements and the spirit of the HCA . Warm regards, Staci Montori & the

[LincolnTalk] FS: Two Tickets: Gregory Alan Isokov 10/22

is standing/no assigned seating but these tickets have some sort of vip lounge access. Email me for more details. Best, Staci Montori -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincol

[LincolnTalk] Gregory Alan Isokov-tickets sold

Thanks for the interest. The tickets were scooped up immediately. -- 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/lis

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: HCA & Codman Road

center (or elsewhere) for groceries, to the school, etc. My guess (sort of a no brainer IMHO) is that those of us within the 1/2 mile to town center (regardless of how many cars we own) drive our cars a lot less frequently to these places than those farther away. Sincerely, Staci Montori 84 Codman

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: HCA info session for Mothers Out Front Lincoln

for Mothers Out Front Lincoln To: Staci Montori , Vaughn, Paula < vaug...@lincolntown.org> Hi Staci, Thank you for the opportunity! I could make any of those days work, with a preference for Monday or Tuesday. Jennifer Get Outlook for iOS <https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA info session for Mothers Out Front Lincoln

My apologies LT, I sent this out too soon. When MOF sets the exact date I will post it. :) > > > > -- 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 http

[LincolnTalk] HCA Options—the Climate & Environonmental Justice Impact- Mothers Out Front Lincoln Discussion 11-27 @12:00pm

. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88046289828?pwd=bMhbWDD7CjgqtqG6VZj4zwt9Q8SMiH.1 Meeting ID: 880 4628 9828 Passcode: 593789 Warm regards, *Mothers Out Front Lincoln community organizers* Emily Haslett Staci Montori Rachel Neurath Patricia O'Hagan Candace Pearson -- The Lincol

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Squirrel polls on the December 2 issues

Hi Alice, I appreciate that you are asking "please don't take the poll more than once" but will you be able to make sure nobody votes more than once? If not, I don't think your results will be valid. I ask because, today I kindly asked during a zoom call I was co-hosting that was addressing the H

Re: [LincolnTalk] My Turn: With measured success, officials grapple with HCA vote at multi-board meeting

g NOW, I found this number very encouraging. Way to go Lincoln. :) Best, Staci Montori 84 Codman Road On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 12:28 PM Lynne Smith wrote: > Below is my article published today in the Lincoln Squirrel. It is edited > slightly for Lincoln Talk. > > ---

Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO: Lawn Mowing service recommendations!

Hi Lynne, https://www.ecoquietlawncare.com/. Emily uses this company I think. Best, Staci On Thu, May 16, 2024 at 4:15 PM Lynne Smith wrote: > My long time lawn mower is no longer available. All I want is occasional > mowing during the summer months: no fertilizer, no pesticide, no leaf > blowi

[LincolnTalk] seeking bluebird midwife advice

Hi LT friends, Over here on Codman Road, we have had the good fortune to have a pair of bluebirds raising 5 babies. We dealt with the aggressive sparrow by putting up a sparrow spooker. It worked! However, sadly today I found the mother dead. My best guess is that she flew into our window and brok

[LincolnTalk] Bluebird Foster mom update

Hi LT, Thank you for all of the help with my bluebird situation! The outpouring of support was awesome. I am so grateful. I am happy to report things seem to be going quite well for the newly single dad and his babies. Yesterday, I got live mealworms from the pet store (I was advised against dried

[LincolnTalk] Two free tickets to sold out Circus Smirkus show tonight in Waltham

Hi LT, I suddenly have two extra tickets for tonight’s show. Let me know if you want them- this year’s Smirkus production is super sweet and the weather is fantastic this year! Show starts promptly at 7 and you should get there by 6:30 for parking and walk to tent. Best, Staci -- The LincolnTalk

[LincolnTalk] Smirkus tickets taken

Tickets scooped up! That was SO quick! Thanks for the inquires! -- 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/listi

Re: [LincolnTalk] Nearby gymnastics for kids?

Hi Leah, We have had a great experience with Massachusetts Gymnastics Academy. My daughter, Athena was part of the Sudbury team for several years. Now she does private lessons weekly with Dave in Waltham. Athena only stopped the team because she switched to full time circus. She does private tumbl

[LincolnTalk] Let's Keep Lincoln's beloved Treasure Chest Open!

f you are a new volunteer, one of us will give you a call to give you a quick training before your first shift. It is a super fun and easy job. Thanks in advance for signing up! Warm regards, Staci Montori Lincoln Zero Waste/Mothers Out Front -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send ma

[LincolnTalk] ISO small boom box

Hi LT, Before heading to Target or Best Buy, I am reaching out to my favorite community resource in hopes of finding an item locally. My daughter is looking to borrow a small or medium sized boombox to use as a prop for a circus show audition. (It doesn’t need to actually work because the music w

[LincolnTalk] ISO Private French Lessons/Tutor

Hi LT, I am looking for a private French tutor (conversational and reading/writing) for my teenage daughter. Please let me know if you have any recommendations. Warm regards, Staci -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln

Re: [LincolnTalk] ISO camera repair

Newtonville Camera is now in Waltham, FYI. They are great! I have had my camera tuned up in the past there. On Mon, Jan 30, 2023 at 4:41 PM Margo Fisher-Martin < margo.fisher.mar...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > I used to go to Newtonville Camera, in Newton. They had a wide range of > services. I’m

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

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

[LincolnTalk] Swap Shed closed Sat 2/25 due to extreme cold

Hello Everyone, Due to the predicted extreme cold this Saturday 2/25, the Swap Shed will be closed. Please do NOT leave anything outside the shed. Just hold onto your swappables until the following Wednesday or Saturday. Thanks! Stay warm, Staci & Zero Waste Lincoln -- The LincolnTalk mailing list

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wedding Cake Recommendations

Hi Mary, Nicole at Sweet Mazies makes amazing cakes! She made the most creative and tasty cake for a special event I attended last summer. The shop is in Arlington but I think the cake was actually made in West Concord- I think they have a kitchen there, possible. Best, Staci On Thu, Mar 9, 2023

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wedding Cake Recommendations

Here is her website: https://www.sweetmazies.com On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 10:06 AM Staci Montori wrote: > Hi Mary, > Nicole at Sweet Mazies makes amazing cakes! She made the most creative > and tasty cake for a special event I attended last summer. The shop is in > Arlington but I th

Re: [LincolnTalk] window washer recommendations

Roberto Santos (617) 593-7050 He does a great job and cleans gutters, too. On Sun, Mar 26, 2023 at 12:05 PM wrote: > > > LT—I am looking for a company to wash all my windows inside and out. > Squeegees has been highly recommended, but they are not taking any new > customers. Any other suggestion

Re: [LincolnTalk] This week! Watch the Lincoln School perform Newsies, Jr.!

uth Ann > (She, her, hers) > > On Mar 29, 2023, at 8:07 PM, Staci Montori wrote: > >  > > OMG- don’t miss this amazing local theatrical performance! Once again, the > Lincoln Middle School hits it out of the park. The acting, singing, set > design and new theater (co

[LincolnTalk] Bluebird midwifery advice

Hi LT, Sadly, an aggressive house sparrow (HOSP) took up residence in our bluebird nesting boxes and destroyed the eggs in the recent nest and drove the nesting pair away. For the last 5 years, I have had great success (3 broods every season) with my non-violent HOSP deterrent methods—Sparrow Spo

Re: [LincolnTalk] MBTA Vision

live! Best, Staci Montori Codman Road On Thu, Apr 20, 2023 at 10:10 PM Rich Rosenbaum wrote: > Regarding catching up to Europe's mass transit. > > I've admired and been envious of Europe's (well, northern Europe's) > intercity mass transit since I traveled on a Eura

Re: [LincolnTalk] SK: Seeking recommendations for a otolaryngologist

Hi Joanna, I highly recommend Michael Otremba at Mass Eye and Ear in Wellesley and Newton. Best, Staci On Sat, May 20, 2023 at 8:46 AM Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I am seeking recommendations for an otolaryngologist. > > I really need the be

[LincolnTalk] A Midsummers Night Circus is coming to town & selling out fast!

Hi Friends, Circus Smirkus is coming to town (at the Gore Place in Waltham) this week and if you hope to see it, get your tickets asap. Three shows are completely sold out and the others are filling fast. Due to popular demand, Smirkus has added an additional evening show on Thursday, so this may

[LincolnTalk] ISO to borrow: bike rack

care of it. :) Thank you in advance for any help with this. Warm regards, Staci Montori 781 454-9392 -- 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] all SET with bike rack

Wow... that was quick, LT. Thank you SO much for the multiple offers. I think I am all set for my trip! You all are the best! :) -- 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 s

Re: [LincolnTalk] What is this bird call

Maybe the begging call of a fledgling barred owl? On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 8:08 AM Rob Haslinger wrote: > Ive got some bird calling outside my house every night in the past weeks. > It sounds like an ascending raspy slide whistle. I would have thought > screech owl but it doesn’t sound quite righ

Re: [LincolnTalk] Back by Popular Demand!

Thank you, Lis! Thank you, Stacy! This is very exciting news! The Town Hall Exchange has definitely been one the places that makes Lincoln such a gem of place to live. My family and I have loved it for over 20 years with Stacy at the helm for many or all of those years, I think. We have missed it,

[LincolnTalk] ISO girl's lacrosse stick

Hi LT, My eighth grade daughter is going to do a fall LAX clinic. I would love to borrow or purchase a used stick for her if possible. She is 5' 5". If you have one you are not using and would let us try it, let me know. Warm regards, Staci -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Li

[LincolnTalk] all set with LAX sticks

Thanks LT- We got several offers! :) -- 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] garden fence recommendations

Hi LT, Could anyone recommend a person or company that could build a substantial garden fence for me? The groundhog/deer deterrents are no longer working for me and I miss my flowers and vegetables. Thank you, Staci -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. B

[LincolnTalk] professional tailor/body measurements

Hi Lincoln Talk, I need to hire a professional tailor to take a bunch of very precise measurements of my daughter's body to send along to a costume maker. Does anyone know of someone (preferably female) that I could hire just for this- no actual sewing? Thank you, Staci -- The LincolnTalk mailing

Re: [LincolnTalk] Center Goods in Lexington - another resource for those who wish to bring their own containers

Hi Everyone- I love reading this thread. Thank you! Some good zero waste products are coming to Donelan's as well. Zero Waste Lincoln has met twice now with the store manager, Jason. With the new ownership, Jason has the green light to bring in more products that eliminate and reduce our plastic

Re: [LincolnTalk] Drought suggestions

Hi! Being a native Californian I know the drought protocols so well. First and foremost, super short showers, turning the water off between shampoo, shaving, no brushing teeth in showers, and no baths except if multiple people use it. Have a bucket in the shower to catch water and then use this on

Re: [LincolnTalk] Circus Smirkus A MUST SEE!

Awhh... thanks Maureen! Tonight's show was another huge sold out hit, but there are still tickets available for the last 5 shows in Waltham along with 4 later in the week in Newbury, MA. Here is a link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcHU__QT1uY. Take a peek to get a sense of the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Natural gas price increase

Umm…how are you not on LT moderation? On Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 6:14 PM Stephanie Smoot wrote: > its completely manufactured and its an outrage. lets go Brandon! > Regards, > *Stephanie Smoot* > > 857 368-9175 work > 781 941-6842 personal cell > *617 595-5217 *work cell > 126 Chestnut Circle >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Dance classes for kids?

Hi Leah, Ms Helena’s ballet in Concord is great- she is still teaching. My daughter got her start in dance there- it is low key and a ton of fun. Enjoy, Staci On Sat, Sep 3, 2022 at 10:58 AM Leah Bloom wrote: > We would like to introduce our 6 year old daughter to dance - ballet, tap, > we are

[LincolnTalk] ISO small used sofa

Hi LT, My son, Rory and his girlfriend are looking for a small, modern gently used sofa to take off someone's hands or purchase for a decent price. If by chance you have one you would like to part with, please let me know and I can put you in touch with him. Thanks a bunch, Staci -- The LincolnTal

[LincolnTalk] ISO: Coffee Table

Hi LT, I am happy to say my son and his girlfriend now have a couch for their new apartment. Thank you! Now they are in search of a coffee table to go with it. If you have one you are ready to pass along, please let me know. Thanks again, Staci -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail t

[LincolnTalk] North Shore Hotel

Hello LT, Family friends (an elderly couple) are coming to MA and would like to stay up in Salem or somewhere on the North Shore. Does anyone know of a nice hotel or Inn they can recommend? The Inn at Crane Estate is full, unfortunately. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thank you, Staci -- The Lin

Re: [LincolnTalk] a note to you about the land at Mt. Misery

Thank you Moira and Ari - your beautiful farm and pesticide free fields drew us to Lincoln 22 years ago. ♥️Thank you for taking a stand & caring deeply about and for the land and earth. 💚 On Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 3:04 PM Lindentreefarm Csa wrote: > Years ago (in the late 80's)when I met Ari, th

[LincolnTalk] Swap Shed Volunteers Needed!

that may not be on LT. Warm regards, Staci Montori Lincoln Zero Waste & Mothers Out Front Lincoln -- 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/mai

[LincolnTalk] Swap Shed - A Reminder for ALL

amazing treasures to be had! So much of the items are in great condition. It is really fun to see what comes in and then goes right back out! Warm regards, Staci Montori Zero Waste Lincoln -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http

[LincolnTalk] Local Christmas Tree Farm

Hi LT, I’m getting into the holiday spirit a bit early and just discovered a fantastic “cut your own” Christmas tree farm down the road in Stowe called Tap Root Tree Farm. https://www.taproottreefarm.com They have beautiful trees for sale- several varieties and beautifully cared for. They farm on t

[LincolnTalk] ISO Fusbol table

Hi LT, We are looking for a used.decent condition fusbol table. If you have one to give away or sell, please let me know. Thank you, Staci -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Cha

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mice

Hi Janet, I had the same thing happen this winter and consulted our pest company and they wanted to use rodenticides that poison the mice that then poison the owls and hawks in our yard. 😢Their other solutuon was to use sticky traps that cause a lot of suffering 😢😢 . So instead I researched it mys

[LincolnTalk] Bar has been taken

Thanks for all the interest. The bar was sold quickly. On Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM Staci Montori wrote: > Hi LT, > My daughter is no longer using this fantastic gymnastic bar. It sells for > over $600 new and we are happy to part with it for $75. She used it for > several years

[LincolnTalk] Please help protect Lincoln's Wildlife- March 10th- Community Forum

Hi LT, If you love and care about Lincoln's beautiful owls, hawks, foxes, coyotes and more, please attend this important forum! - *March 10th at 7-8:30 pm - A Community Forum for Safe Rodent Control (Hybrid)* (*Lincoln School Learning Commons or* *Register* HERE