To the editor:
The Community Center Study Committee and the Lincoln Council on Aging invite Lincoln residents of all ages to a public meeting on Friday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. in Bemis Hall to explore the need for a new community center in town.
The Community Center Study Committee (CCSC) was appointed by the Board of Selectmen to evaluate options for the long- and short-term facilities needs of both Parks and Recreation and the COA, in addition to the numerous other community organizations which currently use such town facilities as Bemis Hall and the Hartwell School buildings for their activities and storage. Questions to be explored by CCSC, discussed at November’s State of the Town Meeting and next spring’s Town Meeting, are whether Lincoln should have a Community Center and, if so, where it should be located and whether it should be new construction or adapted from within an existing structure.
At the October 17 meeting, residents will have the opportunity to learn more about the space and programming needs of the departments and community organizations and the options being considered, then have an open discussion of what programs, activities, and services should be included and where either a combined or separate facilities should be sited. This meeting, along with a charrette held on October 8 (see the Lincoln Squirrel, Oct. 14, 2014), are the first steps in its dialogue with residents to explore and discuss various options. We hope that any residents who were not able to attend the October 8 evening event will come to the October 17 public meeting. The CCSC will then take information learned during the workshop as they go forward. Refreshments will be served.
We hope to see you on October 17!
Sincerely,
Dilla Tingley
5 Laurel Drive
Community Center Study Committee and Council on Aging board member
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