Agree. With all that’s going on in the country, let’s give ourselves a break!
On Tue, Jun 3, 2025 at 4:28 AM Bijoy Misra <[email protected]> wrote: > To all well-meaning friends, > Can we say no more taxes? > Bijoy Misra > > On Mon, Jun 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM Scott Clary <[email protected]> wrote: > >> What a surprise, not. Knew this was coming. Force more of us simple >> people out of town. >> >> Kind Regards, >> >> Scott Clary >> 617-968-5769 >> >> Sent from a mobile device - please excuse typos and errors >> >> On Mon, Jun 2, 2025, 8:42 PM Krystal Wood < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> *CCBC General Contractor Budget and Funding* >>> >>> >>> >>> The Community Center Building Committee (CCBC) wishes to provide an >>> important update on our project and the construction bidding process that >>> has recently concluded. >>> >>> >>> >>> Over the past year, we have worked diligently to advance the conceptual >>> plans presented at Town Meeting 2024 to be ready to begin construction this >>> coming summer. Throughout this process we have focused on exploring design >>> modifications and value-engineering opportunities to deliver the best >>> possible facility within our approved budget—and without compromising >>> programmatic functionality, safety, or energy efficiency. >>> >>> >>> >>> Despite these extensive efforts, we must report that the bids we have >>> received for General Contractor have come in over our current budget. While >>> this outcome is disappointing, it reflects the broader construction market >>> conditions that are impacting projects across the country. >>> >>> >>> >>> As such, at Lincoln’s Special Town Meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, >>> we will be seeking approval from the community to utilize some of existing >>> town reserves to augment our current budget. This additional allocation >>> will allow us to deliver the community center that Lincoln residents have >>> been anticipating in the most fiscally responsible manner. You will hear >>> more about this in the coming days. >>> >>> >>> >>> *Public Forum* >>> >>> We understand that you have questions, and we invite you all to join us >>> for a public forum where we will present detailed information about our >>> work over the past year, discuss the bidding results, and outline our path >>> forward. This will be an opportunity for residents to ask questions, >>> provide input, and better understand both the challenges we are facing and >>> the solutions we are implementing. Our current forum date is below, but >>> more will be added as necessary: >>> >>> >>> >>> *Date:* Wednesday, June 11, 2025 >>> *Time:* 7:00 PM >>> *Format: *Hybrid* (*Donaldson Room, Town Hall; and via Zoom—link to be >>> provided on the town website) >>> >>> >>> >>> The CCBC remains committed to transparency throughout this process and >>> to delivering a community center that will serve as a cornerstone of >>> Lincoln's civic life. We appreciate the community's continued support and >>> patience as we navigate these challenges. We look forward to seeing you at >>> the public forum and answering any questions you may have. >>> -- >>> 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. >> >> -- > 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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