Hi ChrisYou raise an excellent question that we have all been discussing over the last 24 hours, ever since the AG's statement came out.I can tell you my view that has somewhat changed over the past few years with input from others and also with the State having come out with the HCA.I think we should think very hard and carefully about how we can comply with the HCA. It is to Lincoln's benefit in the long run to do so because we have an active MBTA station in the center of South Lincoln. HOWEVER, I believe we must not, and do not need to, change zoning in a way that puts the existing homes at risk of the current residents in multifamily housing in that 1/2 mile radius around the station area. We have to come up with creative planning that will preserve their communities, whether their units are rentals or Condos. We should be able to not only preserve their homes from redevelopment, but the wooded area surrounding them that maintains that wonderful unique Lincoln natural environment. We also have to look carefully at the Town infrastructure that needs to be in place--for new development to occur in any area--ie for sewage, roads, emergency response etc.I think we can still comply with the HCA and yet come up with creative proposals IN COLLABORATION with the people who live in these vulnerable neighborhoods.I would very much welcome your input and views. I am very sorry that I will not be able to be at the candidate's forum next week, because of a long ago arranged family trip. However, I would be happy to discuss more details about this issue or other topics of concern with anyone if you contact me directly by either of my emails: [email protected] or [email protected] Best wishes/Lynn DeLisi
-----Original Message----- From: Chris McCarthy <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Sent: Thu, Mar 16, 2023 11:43 am Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] My Candidacy for the Lincoln Planning Board Mark, As a candidate for the Planning Board, would you kindly provide your position on the MBTA Communities Act? It has the potential to mandate zoning changes in town and the AG recently clarified that compliance is not optional. Thank you, Chris McCarthy41 Greenridge Ln. On Tue, Feb 21, 2023 at 8:02 AM Mark Levinson <[email protected]> wrote: I am pleased to announce my candidacy for one of the two open seats on the Lincoln Planning Board. I have lived near Lincoln Station for almost 25 years and have been active in issues affecting our neighborhood and the town. I have served as one of two Neighborhood Liaisons to the Planning Board and its South Lincoln Planning Advisory Committee (SLPAC). I have also been committed to environmental issues, and volunteered for many years for the Sudbury Valley Trustees, a very active and successful land conservation organization. I think that town planning is a key factor in allowing Lincoln to navigate current and future challenges, while preserving the character of the town and our wonderful quality of life. I believe I share the goals of many Lincolnites for our neighborhood and our town: viability of local businesses, diversity, encouraging use of public transportation, and generally doing what we can to fight climate change, while maintaining the rural character of our town. I will represent the views and opinions of all Lincoln residents, not only those of my neighborhood. I will do my best to be open-minded, always considering the facts and likely outcomes of any course of action, knowing that actions to promote one goal may sometimes produce adverse consequences for others. I ask for your support on election day, Monday, March 27. Thank you and best regards,Mark Levinson8 Ridge Road, [email protected] -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to [email protected]. 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]. 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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