With all that’s going on in the country? It’s in much better shape than it
has been in years- We should celebrate the wins and keep the momentum going.

On Tue, Jun 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM Nancy Constable <[email protected]>
wrote:

> 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.
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