Hi. Not any change in water use, just this most serious condition. Its not a "normal" drought condition.
People can take responsibilty of finding out a loosening of conditions or finding out less serious driughts by reading signs This is a serious condition for our environment and we need to take care of it.. We can, of course, differ on how to publicize this. I am fine with a postcard or flyer. I am seeing people still watering their lawns2x a week. And they may just not know. Many many people are not on LT or the Squirrel, who may not frequent Lincoln Rd to see signs. We all need to know. I won't write again. Joan On Mon, Aug 1, 2022, 1:06 PM Rich Rosenbaum <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. >> >> -- > 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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