Regarding using reverse 911, I would rather not risk crying wolf too often for what I would call a serious situation and not a public emergency. If used every time the drought conditions changed, people might stop checking their voice messages.
For examples of more relevant reasons to use reverse 911, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_9-1-1 It includes a couple of Massachusetts examples - even a water related one. Rich On Mon, Aug 1, 2022 at 11:02 AM sally kindleberger <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear Steve, > I think this drought is an emergency which requires immediate attention! > Everyone in town needs to be alerted now! > Let’s use the reverse 911! > > On Mon, Aug 1, 2022 at 10:52 AM sally kindleberger < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> I don’t think that is enough. People who live in condos don’t get water >> bills, since the bills are folded into their condo fees. Sandwich Boards >> are hard to read. >> I really think in this case a reverse 911 call is the way to go! After >> all we are looking at a result of Global Warming ! Let’s make EVERYONE >> AWARE! >> >> On Mon, Aug 1, 2022 at 9:14 AM Steve Gladstone <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> At the emergency meeting this past Friday, the Water Commissioners and >>> attendees discussed a reverse 911 to inform Lincoln residents about the >>> drought situation. It was decided that this mode of communication should be >>> reserved for emergencies requiring immediate action (water main breaks >>> etc.). >>> >>> *Obviously*, the sooner a drought situation is addressed, the better. >>> Sandwich boards have been placed at locations around town with >>> drought information. >>> An insert relating to the drought situation is going out with the next >>> water bill. The water bills are being mailed tomorrow. >>> >>> The use of lawn sprinklers at Oriole Landing was brought up by an >>> attendee and will be addressed. Specific methods for informing the tenants >>> have not been discussed. >>> >>> Of note, the Water Commission is not a direct report to Town Hall. >>> However, it does have a Select Board member as a liaison who >>> participates in Water Commission meetings. >>> >>> With best regards, >>> Steve Gladstone >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Aug 1, 2022 at 8:44 AM Bijoy Misra <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Good point. Is there an official version of the story? >>>> I did water my new plantings through a can yesterday. >>>> I request some explicit official instructions from the Town Office. >>>> Regards, >>>> Bijoy Misra >>>> >>>> On Sun, Jul 31, 2022 at 10:06 PM Jennifer Goodman <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Yes! I live at Oriole Landing, and they don’t know about it. I was >>>>> thinking the same thing. How would you know if you’re not on Lincoln Talk? >>>>> All of the people taking 5 minute showers while others are watering their >>>>> lawns still. Thanks for bringing it up. >>>>> >>>>> > On Jul 31, 2022, at 8:28 PM, sally kindleberger < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> > >>>>> > I have been following Lincoln Talk about the newest ban on watering >>>>> due to our severe drought. So I know what the rules are. However there >>>>> are people living in town who don’t subscribe to either the Squirrel or >>>>> Lincoln Talk. >>>>> > Today I spoke to a neighbor who knew nothing about the watering ban. >>>>> > Shouldn’t a town wide email or telephone call be sent, so that >>>>> everyone is alerted? >>>>> > -- >>>>> > The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>> > To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>>>> > Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >>>>> > Browse the archives at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>> > Change your subscription settings at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>> > >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>>>> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >>>>> Browse the archives at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>>> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >>>> Browse the archives at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> Steve Gladstone >>> 67 Winter St. >>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/67+Winter+St.+Lincoln,+MA+01773?entry=gmail&source=g> >>> Lincoln, MA 01773 >>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/67+Winter+St.+Lincoln,+MA+01773?entry=gmail&source=g> >>> H: 781-259-0014 >>> C: 617-784-9731 >>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >>> Browse the archives at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>> Change your subscription settings at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>> >>> -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > >
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