Perhaps we vote to raise property taxes by 4% of homes assessed over 1 million. They should be able to afford it and pay for the center
The precedent has been set and 58% of town voters had no issues with something similar On Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 11:08 AM Chris Burns <[email protected]> wrote: > My wife Pat and I have lived in Lincoln for over 30 years and raised our 4 > children here. I've been a Town Soccer Girls Head Coach, served on the > Finance Committee of our Church and served on a Town Committee. I'm now > retired and would like to live out my time in Lincoln. The Town has just > spent $90 Million on a brand new school. We are in danger of being squeezed > out of Lincoln because of the high taxes. Please join me in voting NO > tonight. It's a nice idea, but the wrong time for this project. Thank you. > Chris Burns > Tower Roadf town > > On Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 9:36 AM Carol Ryan <[email protected]> wrote: > >> We have lived in Lincoln for 29 years and I agree with Lynne. Lincoln has >> many wonderful spaces which are under utilized. >> >> Carol R >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Nov 30, 2022, at 8:55 AM, Lynne Smith <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> I definitely want our town to provide services to residents in general >> and seniors in particular. But I am not convinced we need a single building >> to do so. >> >> Over the 19 years I have lived in Lincoln, I have thoroughly enjoyed my >> use of multiple existing buildings in town: Town Offices for Green Energy >> Committee meetings, Bemis Hall for podiatry, Hartwell for Pilates classes, >> Lincoln Station for Land Trust movies, the Library for club meetings and >> book groups, the Pierce House for town events, and of course the Donaldson >> Auditorium for Town Meetings and 8th Grade plays. >> >> Arriving at each building, I feel the warmth of the town, paid staff as >> well other residents. I think I would find it less interesting to arrive at >> a big new building for everything! I want to propose my own vision for >> housing the COA + HS and PRD: >> >> - *Town Offices*: There are about 5 small rooms designed for meetings >> of 3-4 people. These rooms are rarely used and could be made offices for >> services that need privacy. There is also the large meeting room on the >> first floor and a smaller conference room upstairs. >> - *Lincoln Station:* Spaces there seem underutilized. The Town could >> pay the RLF for use of these spaces and dedicate them to the visiting >> service providers who arrive from out of town. It supports the RLF and >> local business, and, as everyone has pointed out, the buildings are >> convenient for parking and shopping amenities. >> - *Lincoln Library:* The Tarbell Room is perfect for gatherings of >> about 40 people and includes excellent AV amenities. I have never had >> difficulty scheduling meetings if I reserve in advance. >> - *Pierce House:* This lovely space is available throughout the >> winter months for planned events. The summer months are busy with >> weddings >> though outdoor exercise classes have been wonderful. >> - *Bemis Hall: * This beloved building needs some investment but it >> offers a cozy gathering space downstairs and a unique auditorium for >> larger >> groups. With offices relocated to other areas and upgrades to kitchen and >> bathroom, it could become my new favorite hangout. Parking in front should >> all be reserved for Handicapped use. >> - *Hartwell Pods:* We need an overhaul of the Hartwell pods for PRD >> and COA classes. The Director of COA + HS might choose to have an office >> and administrative services here. >> >> Scheduling is the key to a distributed set of services. Modern calendar >> capabilities make complex scheduling much easier than they once were. If >> spaces have dedicated uses, then maximizing their efficient use becomes as >> easy as scheduling schoolroom classes: Monday at 10 for French lessons; >> Monday at 11 for ukulele, etc. >> >> My point is that Lincoln has many wonderful spaces, some historic and in >> need of TLC, some that are brand new, energy efficient and modern. I love >> going into all of them and seeing the range of people, views, and distinct >> personalities of each one. Let’s use what we have, renovate and build what >> we need. Of course, we need creative, problem-solving architects whose >> focus is not always on a brand new building. >> >> I am 78 years old and look forward to many more years of enjoying this >> wonderful town as I age in place! >> >> Best regards, >> Lynne Smith >> >> >> >> Lynne Smith >> 5 Tabor Hill Road >> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/5+Tabor+Hill+Road+Lincoln,+MA+01773?entry=gmail&source=g> >> Lincoln, MA 01773 >> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/5+Tabor+Hill+Road+Lincoln,+MA+01773?entry=gmail&source=g> >> cell: 781-258-1175 >> [email protected] >> >> >> >> -- >> 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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