Re: [LincolnTalk] Fw: Your request for Reasonable Accommodation at Special Town Meeting Re: Voting on Saturday

2023-12-01 Thread Christopher N. Csendes via Lincoln
Why isn't this meeting also being conducted over Zoom?  Zoom seems to have been used for so many other meetings for the town lately, it seems logical to actually provide a Zoom option for the "important" ones.  (Wasn't there a state-wide directive allowing them?  Has it expired?)  Is there no w

[LincolnTalk] Fw: Your request for Reasonable Accommodation at Special Town Meeting Re: Voting on Saturday

2023-12-01 Thread Sara Kooima
Not every law written is constitutional. If the Town of Lincoln is unwilling to address its ongoing discrimination and overt civil rights violations, then we as residents must force the issues. The AG and the Disability Law Center in Boston can help: Office of the Attorney General of Massachusett

Re: [LincolnTalk] Fw: Your request for Reasonable Accommodation at Special Town Meeting Re: Voting on Saturday

2023-12-01 Thread Terri via Lincoln
Hello LT, I placed a call to the AGA office this afternoon and had a pleasant conversation with Bethany Brown, ADA Coordinator at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office.  Sarah Liepert is 100% correct, Ms Brown voiced disagreement with the Towns Legal Counsel and was quite empathetic with

Re: [LincolnTalk] Fw: Your request for Reasonable Accommodation at Special Town Meeting Re: Voting on Saturday

2023-12-01 Thread Margo Fisher-Martin
Hi, Those of you who think that all Lincoln residents with disabilities can vote (as long as they are registered and can get a ride), should know that some elderly and disabled people cannot stay at town meeting all day because they cannot tolerate sitting or standing for hours waiting for the opp

Re: [LincolnTalk] Fw: Your request for Reasonable Accommodation at Special Town Meeting Re: Voting on Saturday

2023-12-01 Thread Adam M Hogue
I also personally feel my rights are being violated under the equal rights law in MA. We have a bunch of lawyers in town maybe we can sue Lincoln and bring change and name the town administrators and town board. Adam M HogueCell: (978) 828-6184On Dec 1, 2023, at 4:18 PM, Sarah Liepert wrote:

[LincolnTalk] Fw: Your request for Reasonable Accommodation at Special Town Meeting Re: Voting on Saturday

2023-12-01 Thread Sarah Liepert
Dear LT, Please scroll down to see the reply of Town Administrator Tim Higgins, which I am sharing per his request. He includes the opinion of Town Counsel regarding the matter. Above it, you will see my response to Jane Marie, advising her of Mr. Higgins's response. Importantly, the Massachu