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. >>>> -- >>>> 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. >> >> -- > 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. > > -- Rick
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