Greetings Lincoln residents!
Saturday’s Special Town Meeting is fast approaching, and we want to make sure you know where to turn for information. Here is a brief guide with links to further information: *Meeting Logistics:* - Please visit our Special Town Meeting web page <https://www.lincolntown.org/1479/2023-Special-Town-Meeting> for up to date information. - Town Meeting begins at 9:30 AM, sharp! Voter check-in begins at 8:30. - Also on the web page are links to the warrant and voting instructions. - *We are accommodating to all! *We have reserved parking closest to the entrance for handicap and mobility impaired residents. We also provide the option for fully interactive participation and socially distanced seating in the Reed Fieldhouse. - We have provided maps of where to park <https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/85250/STM-2023-Campus-Layout?bidId=> , where to enter <https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/85249/2023-STM-Building-Map?bidId=>, and a detail of the Auditorium/Lecture Hall <https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/85248/2023-STM-Auditorium-Set-Up?bidId=> . Also... - *Childcare is being provided! – provided by LEAP (Lincoln Extended Activity Program)* - *8:30AM - End of Meeting* - *AGES 5+* - SNACK AND A PIZZA LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED - PLEASE SIGN UP ASAP AT https://forms.gle/royYVFRe6bvWtUZT9 - SIGN UP EACH CHILD SEPARATELY! *$40 per Child. Please pay by check when you arrive. Thank you!* *Article 1 & 2: Community Center:* - The Community Center Building Committee has developed three Concepts <https://lincolncommunitycenter.com/2023/11/28/special-town-meeting-presentation-materials/> for consideration. - The goal of the meeting is to determine which Concept has *majority support from those voting at the meeting.* - That Concept will advance to the Schematic Design Phase in preparation for the two (2) votes needed to secure funding: - Saturday, March 23, 2024 Annual Town Meeting: 2/3 majority vote needed to fund the project, AND - Monday, March 25, 2024 Ballot Vote: Simple majority vote needed to fund the project. - Learn about the Concepts on the CCBC website: https://lincolncommunitycenter.com - You can view the Finance Committee's Capital Capacity Presentation HERE <https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/85286/Fincom-Sept-2023-Large-Capital-Projects-V22-FINAL> . *Article 3: The Commons Expansion Proposal:* - New England Life Plan Communities, owner of The Commons, is proposing to build an additional 28 units. - Materials can be found here: https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/85215/Commons-Mailer-102723-REVISED - This requires a 2/3 majority approval. *Article 4: Housing Choice Act Working Group:* - Residents will consider 5 Zoning District Options <https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/85294/2023-12-02-DRAFT-STM-Lincoln-MBTA-Communities-2> for compliance with the Housing Choice Act; Four (4) developed by the Housing Choice Act Working Group and one (1) suggested by a group of residents. - The goal of the meeting is to determine which Option has *at least majority support from those voting at the meeting.* - That Option will go through an initial compliance check by the state Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities in preparation for a vote at the Saturday, March 23, 2024 Annual Town Meeting. - A simple majority vote at the March Town Meeting will be required to approve the new zoning bylaws. - Learn more about the Options on the HCAWG web page: https://www.lincolntown.org/1327/Housing-Choice-Act-Working-Group We look forward to seeing you! __________________________________________ Daniel Pereira Assistant Town Administrator Town of Lincoln, MA www.Lincolntown.org <http://www.lincolnrec.com/> P (781) 259-2603 C (781) 389-0280 F (781) 259-8735 [email protected]
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