“We” already delayed this project once because “we” felt it wasn’t the right time, to get the school passed. So if the feeling is right now isn’t the right time for THIS project then it should be delayed
Others who supported the school project are telling us we now can’t delay but had no issues delaying this project when they wanted an overpriced school to pass On Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 8:51 AM Sara Mattes <[email protected]> wrote: > That was then, this is now. > We have gone through some radical changes in the last several years. > Our economy is volatile. > Our work lives have changed, as have commuting patterns. > > Should put our fingers in our ears, hands over our eyes and act as if it > is 2012 all over again ? > > We need to be more flexible and creative to meet the needs ( and be > careful about “ wants”) of the town in 2022 and beyond. > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 30, 2022, at 8:41 AM, Sara Mattes <[email protected]> wrote: > > Times have changed, and so must we. > > There is an opportunity tonight to be more creative. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 30, 2022, at 8:26 AM, DJCP <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Oh great, let's wash 10 years of work down the tube so we can start on a > new project. > Diana > Giles Rd > > On Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 8:16 AM <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hello friends, I will *not *be voting in favor of the community center >> project now… for several reasons explained below. If these considerations >> and others you have give you pause, I hope you will join those of us who >> are interested in further discussion. >> >> >> >> First, Lincoln’s once in a generation Comprehensive Plan, approved at >> Town Meeting ~ten years ago prioritized revitalizing our South Lincoln >> commercial center. *Without a vibrant place to gather, we risk becoming >> an inert, mono-culture suburb,* of increasingly high priced single >> family homes and residents who can afford them. A vital Mall at our center >> would be a place to gather, meet with friends, and exchange ideas with >> others who have diverse backgrounds and views. Before locating a COA or >> Community Center building at the school property we should evaluate its >> potential to jump-start and support commercial and civic growth at the mall >> and help Lincoln slowly and steadily transition into the dynamic community >> we can be. It’s time. >> >> >> >> We haven’t had a thorough review of town goals or prioritized them since >> the Comprehensive Plan. If we choose to ignore the last Comprehensive Plan, >> let’s plan again. Let’s agree on priorities. >> >> >> >> There seems to be an ongoing, important, and complex discussion re the >> distinctions and requirements of a community center vs. a facility for our >> Council on Aging program….prudence dictates these be thoroughly studied >> and resolved before being considered for funding by town meeting. >> >> >> >> And this project will cause real estate taxes to increase above the rate >> of inflation, again. It will be particularly troubling now for seniors >> living on a fixed income >> >> >> >> >> >> Let’s consider/reconsider these matters fully before we vote for a >> community center or a COA facility at school property. Let’s get this >> right. Please consider voting No. >> >> >> >> Best, Joe >> >> Joe Robbat >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> 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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