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Letter to the editor: vote for Kasper and Joachim

To the editor:

I am writing in support of Ellen Joachim and Carole Kasper for LSRHS School Committee. Ellen is running as a write-in candidate and Carole will be on the ballot. When I think of the characteristics I believe make a successful School Committee member, I think of open communication, collaboration, and community building. Both Ellen and Carole have proven track records in all three Cs.

Ellen Joachim is a Sudbury resident who is also an L-S graduate who moved back to Sudbury with her husband to raise their three sons. As a lawyer who served on the Sudbury School Committee for six years, one year as chair and two as vice chair, Ellen has clearly demonstrated her ability to communicate with administration, parents, and staff. She worked collaboratively to help the Sudbury Public Schools grow and continue to be the excellent school system it is.

Finally, Ellen will work for the L-S community—the whole community. I know that she believes, as I do, that all L-S students are the responsibility and priority of the L-S School Committee, regardless of which of the many zip codes represented at L-S they come from. As the mother of two boys who have graduated from L-S and a third who is currently there, Ellen understands the social, emotional, developmental, and academic needs of the high school population. She has worked to build relationships with staff and administration to help her own children get the best possible education for each of them, and she will be able to build on those strong bridges to help all of our children. Ellen’s professional and volunteer experiences uniquely position her as a candidate who will help the entire L-S community come to the table so that we can work together to build an excellent future for our students, staff, and entire school.

Carole Kasper is a familiar face in Lincoln because she has been a tireless volunteer and voice for our schools and our community. Her professional background as an organizational consultant make her an incredibly well qualified candidate. She has proven time and again that she can help build community, collaborate, and bring parties to the table, and that she prioritizes open communication and thoughtful listening. Her professional background paired with these skills make her an ideal candidate to help L-S navigate the rapidly changing world and help keep open the conversations about what the future of L-S should look like.

Carole currently has a son at L-S and will have another there next year. Like Ellen, she has worked to build relationships at the high school that will serve her well as a School Committee member.

Please join me in voting for both Ellen Joachim and Carole Kasper on Monday, March 26.

Sincerely,

Becca Fasciano
8 Linway Road

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Letter to the editor: Hullinger supports wife for LSSC

To the editor:

I am proud to support Siobhan Hullinger as a write in candidate for the Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School Committee. I can personally attest to Siobhan’s deep knowledge about LSRHS and her strong appreciation for the important role LSRHS has in our communities. Siobhan has previously served on the LSRHS School Council and the Housemaster Search Committee. She currently serves on the board of the L-S Scholarship Fund and has actively supported various athletic teams as a “captain’s parent” and fan for our three children who have graduated from or are currently attending L-S.

For years, Siobhan has watched virtually all of the LSRHS, Sudbury School Committee, [Sudbury] Board of Selectmen and [Sudbury ]FinCom meetings, providing her with an extensive knowledge about the matters facing LSRHS. She also understands the essential need for more effective cooperation and collaboration with SPS, the BOS, and the town of Lincoln to ensure LSRHS continues to provide an education nationally recognized by colleges and universities and a broad offering of extracurricular activities for its students, and serves as an effective steward of our taxpayer’s money.

In addition to her LSRHS experiences, Siobhan possesses two qualities that are essential to be an effective member of the School Committee. First, Siobhan is someone who researches the issues to offer informed opinions about matters facing L-S and our member towns. Second and most importantly, Siobhan is committed to the practice of civil discourse to have the kinds of discussions and collaboration that are necessary in order to arrive at informed decisions in the best interests of students, faculty, and the taxpayers of our towns.

I will be enthusiastically writing in the name “Siobhan Hullinger” for the LSRHS School Committee on Monday, March 26, and urge you to do the same.

Sincerely,

Mike Hullinger
55 Washington Drive, Sudbury

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Town Meeting and election notes

Green Energy Forum is Monday night

The Green Energy Forum originally scheduled for March 14 will take place on Monday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Hartwell Pod B. Sponsors of the two plastic bottle Town Meeting warrant articles will be on hand to provide information and answer questions, as will supporters of the “Community Choice Aggregation” measure for electric power purchasing, and the “Protecting Consumers of Gas and Electricity from Paying for Leaked & Unaccounted-for Gas” measure sponsored by Mothers Out Front. Other groups will be on hand to provide information about energy efficiency programs and initiatives in town, including the new HeatSmart Program for discounts on home heating systems.

Meet L-S School Committee candidates

There are still two opportunities to meet and chat with Lincoln-Sudbury Regional District Committee candidates Carole Kasper of Lincoln and Ellen Joachim, a write-in candidate from Sudbury:

  • Tuesday, March 20 from 7–8:30 p.m. in the Hartwell multipurpose room on the Lincoln School
  • Wednesday, March 21 from 9:30–11:00 a.m. at the home of Sabra Alden (6 Brooks Hill Rd.).

Light refreshments will be served. If you’re planning to come to Sabra’s house on March 21, please email mhylton@bu.edu so organizers can obtain an accurate headcount.

LEAP to provide child care during Town Meeting

LEAP has offered to provide childcare to the community on Saturday, March 24 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. so parents can attend Town Meeting. The discussions of the school and community center projects will probably be either just before or just after lunch, so the LEAP coverage should enable attending these updates.

The cost per child is $10 and children must be at least kindergarten age. Those interested must fill out this Google form with your child’s name, age, parent contact and any allergies. Anyone with questions may email Katie Hawkins at leap0615@gmail.com.

Get absentee ballots by Friday

Residents may obtain and cast absentee ballots for the March 26 town election at the Town Clerk’s office through Friday, March 23. Under state law, the office cannot allow anyone to deliver a physical ballot to a voter, although a family member may apply for an absentee ballot to be mailed to another family member. Click here for more information.

Girl Scouts bake sale

The Lincoln Girl Scouts are hosting a bake sale at Town Meeting on Saturday from 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. They will be selling a variety of delicious home-made baked goods and coffee, as well as Girl Scout Cookies (both boxes at $5 each as well as a la carte cookies) for those who may have missed out earlier in the year. All proceeds will support the third-grade troop’s service project which includes a donation to Buddy Dog Humane Society in Sudbury.

Letter to the editor: SSC member urges votes for Joachim

(Editor’s note: St. George is a member of the Sudbury School Committee.)

To the editor:

I am encouraging all voters to write-in “Ellen Joachim” for the Lincoln-Sudbury School Committee. She is a known supporter of our students who has tirelessly served and advocated with integrity for our Sudbury schools, staff and students for over 15 years.

I have had the privilege and pleasure of working with and alongside Ellen for many years, starting at Nixon School as fellow PTO members and, more recently, for five years on the SPS School Committee. As a colleague she is collegial, fair, respectful, and able to take on and follow through with whatever needs to be done. She is a well-respected leader—a PTO chair at Nixon, and most recently School Committee vice chair, chair, then my vice chair.

As a trusted leader, Ellen has worked tirelessly for the academic and social/emotional wellbeing of all our students. Ellen is a good listener, respectful of all stakeholders and able to ask tough questions and make tough decisions. She has performed many duties including active liaison positions on multiple town boards. She has worked closely with Chief Nix and SPS administration to ensure comprehensive and strategic safety measures were put in place across the schools.

Ellen has been active in attending multi-town School Committee roundtable discussions and supported tri-district collaboration between LPS, L-S, and SPS. A former lawyer, she is well organized and process-oriented, and she has a solid understanding of budget drivers across Sudbury, negotiation experience, and an eye for efficiencies whenever possible.

I have no doubt that Ellen will bring fresh eyes, ears and thoughtfulness to the Lincoln-Sudbury School Committee. She has true commitment and history as she is a former LSRHS graduate, and has been a parent at L-S for several years, with her third son a rising senior in the fall of 2018.

Please write in your vote for “Ellen Joachim” for Lincoln-Sudbury School Committee on Monday, March 26. Your vote matters!

Sincerely,

Lucie St. George
Concord Rd., Sudbury

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Letter to the editor: Hullinger can see “the big picture”

To the editor:

I am writing this letter in support of L-S School Committee candidate Siobhan Hullinger.

I have worked with Siobhan on the HOPEsudbury board for a few years now, and she is genuine in her endeavors to be of service to others. Siobhan leads the Community Outreach Committee and has educated herself further about nonprofits, training with the Metrowest Nonprofit Network. Siobhan is not only ready to serve, but also willing to educate herself to be the best possible board member, whether for HOPEsudbury or the L-S School Committee.

What better qualification for the L-S School Committee than to have a board member who actually is in touch with the school, its administration, teachers, parent organization, and beyond? Not only is Siobhan an active parent volunteer, organizer, and spectator with many L-S Committees and activities, but she also serves on the board of the Lincoln-Sudbury Scholarship Fund Dollars for Scholars. Serving on this board (unaffiliated with LSRHS) provides an opportunity for discussions not limited to just scholarships for students. Because members are both from Sudbury and Lincoln, it also provides an opportunity for conversations about a common goal, transcending town lines. As an LSSC member, Siobhan will bring to the table thoughts and ideas based on real observations and experiences.

Sudbury and Lincoln residents can be confident that any decisions put in front of a school committee on which Siobhan serves will have the full rigor of vetting and discussion required to make an educated plan, providing what is best for students, faculty, administrators, and taxpayers alike. Sio knows how to remain objective and make decisions based on what is best for all parties. To me, she models how to stand back and look at the “big picture.”

Siobhan’s decision to run for public office was not one taken lightly by her or her family, but they know how passionate she is. As LSRHS begins to write its next chapter, taxpayers from Lincoln and Sudbury alike need to know their LSSC members will remain vigilant to the need of all stakeholders.

Please join me and write in “Siobhan Hullinger (55 Washington Dr.”) for L-S School Committee on Monday. A vote for Siobhan is a vote for both Sudbury and Lincoln.

Beth Farrell
55 Peakham Road, Sudbury

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Some background on the Historic District proposal

(Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Lincoln Review and is reprinted with permission.)

What if a species of tree appeared to be threatened with disease, let us say, on your property. Should you be worried? How would you assess the situation? What could be done? How would you measure the loss? If we alter the scenario and describe the pending loss as not of trees but as part of Lincoln’s history, architecturally and culturally, we can see the ideas behind a forthcoming town initiative.

At Town Meeting on March 24, the town will be asked to consider an initiative: the addition of 18 Modern houses located throughout town to Lincoln’s existing Historic District, and the creation of a new Historic District with 11 houses in the Modern neighborhood of Brown’s Wood. For several years, the Historic District Commission (HDC) and the Friends of Modern Architecture (FoMA) have been working on this initiative with owners of Modern houses who are voluntarily participating. Its purpose is to help preserve and protect the defining characteristics of Modern buildings, structures, and neighborhoods, and in doing so, to sustain the treasured look and feel of the town. According to the Massachusetts Historical Commission, “the strongest form of protection is a local historic district created through a local bylaw or ordinance.” The Massachusetts Historic District Act provides for the addition of noncontiguous houses to a local district.

A little background: the HDC is an official Lincoln board. It came into being with establishment of Lincoln’s Historic District by vote of the town in 1981. Its members are appointed and have oversight over the Historic District, which currently consists of 73 properties in four areas: Lincoln Center, Woods End, Codman Farm, and Cory-Brown-Hunt on Conant Road.

According to Lincoln’s bylaw, the HDC is “intended to preserve and protect as a permanent legacy the significant historical areas and distinctive architectural characteristics of the town of Lincoln in their settings.” This is achieved through guidelines in the bylaw for buildings and structures within the district. HDC members are responsible for approving requests for permanent exterior alterations above grade and visible from a public way, and new construction and demolitions; and for determining the appropriateness of a requested change in relation to the historical and architectural significance of the building or structure and its site.

The HDC can issue a certificate of nonapplicability for ordinary maintenance and a certificate of hardship in certain instances when refusal of a request would create a hardship for the applicant. Certain alterations and additions, itemized in the bylaw, are excluded from consideration. This bylaw would govern the Modern house being added to the Historic District; the new Brown’s Wood Historic District would have several additional provisions developed in consultation with the members of that district.

FoMA, a local nonprofit organization, was founded in 2005 to promote greater awareness and appreciation of Modernism’s contribution to Lincoln’s architectural and cultural history. FoMA encourages efforts to preserve this legacy for the town and for future generations of homeowners.

Modernism in Lincoln

Modernism refers not to a specific style but an international idea. Dating from and reflective of the post-World War I period, Modern architecture uses mass-produced materials and scientific and engineering innovations in an effort to improve living and working conditions by providing fresh air and light in efficient, affordable designs. Modernism values honesty of structure and purpose expressed through simplicity of form, direct use of materials, open floor plan, large glass windows which foster connection between interior and exterior, and design specific to site.

In Lincoln, Modernism has a long and distinguished history. Lincoln became an important incubator for Modern residential design beginning in the late 1930s. The first Modern residence in town was completed in 1937. During the 1940s and especially post-World War II, Lincoln grew rapidly. The town’s proximity to Cambridge and Boston, and the educational and cultural opportunities those cities offered, attracted a population drawn to and interested in participating in Modern ideas and ideals. Many architects were attracted to Lincoln and found residential commissions. Some architects also joined with local residents to work with innovative town planning, including the development of several Modern house neighborhoods in town.

Woods End Road, the town’s first Modern neighborhood, became part of the town’s Historic District in 1981. Other Modern neighborhoods dating from the 1940s to 1960s include Old Concord Road, Brown’s Wood, Twin Pond Lane, Tabor Hill, Woodcock Lane, Rockwood Lane, Stonehedge Road, and Hiddenwood Path.

Although other towns possess important Modern houses or neighborhoods, Lincoln has an inventory of considerable breadth and influence. From 1937 to 1969, over 300 Modern residences as well as civic, cultural, and commercial buildings were constructed in Lincoln. This collection of Modern houses uniquely includes 14 pre-World War II houses, some of which were designed by architects for their families.

Following World War II, academics and professionals moving into town as well as local residents commissioned Modern houses, and, as before, architects also designed for their own families. The local, nationally and internationally recognized architects who have practiced in Lincoln include J. Quincy Adams, Lawrence Anderson, Walter Bogner, Marcel Breuer, Earl Flansburgh, Walter Gropius, Henry Hoover, Carl Koch, Thomas McNulty, Cyrus Murphy, G. Holmes Perkins, Walter Pierce, Constantin Pertzoff, Frances Quarton, Lucy Rapperport, Mary Otis Stevens, and Hugh Stubbins. Through their academic work and teaching, architectural firms, publications, and extent of commissions, their influence frequently extended well beyond Lincoln.

Certain houses in Lincoln already have a measure of protection, a basis on which the HDC would like to build through this initiative. For instance, the 1937 home of Henry Hoover and the 1963 home of Earl Flansburgh are under the Preservation Easement Program of Historic New England (HNE). In addition, HNE owns the property of Walter Gropius and maintains the residence as a house museum. The Gropius House is also on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as a designated National Historic Landmark, and is within the Woods End area of the Historic District. The residence of Marcel Breuer likewise is within the Woods End area of the Historic District. Three Modern houses are within the Lincoln Center area of the Historic District, and two more Modern houses are protected by a Lincoln Rural Land Foundation conservation easement governing the buildings’ envelope.

The HDC and FoMA believe that more examples of Modern architecture in Lincoln warrant the attention and protection the Town’s Historic District bylaw can provide. They therefore ask for town support of the proposal outlined above, believing it can provide the town and interested homeowners a significant mechanism by which examples of the important architectural and cultural period of Modernism in Lincoln’s history can be protected for the future.

—Andrew C. Glass and Lucretia H. Giese, for the HDC and FoMA

News acorns

School/community workshops, Planning Board meeting postponed

Due to the impending snowstorm, the School Building Committee (SBC) and the Community Center Committee (CCPPDC) joint workshops scheduled for 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13 are cancelled and will be rescheduled. The continuation of the Planning Board’s Oriole Landing public hearing  has also been rescheduled from March 13 to Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall.

The School Building Committee scheduled for Monday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the Hartwell multi-purpose room is still on. Bill Maclay, founder of Maclay architects, will present his sustainability analysis on the school building concepts. The meeting is open to the public and public attendance is strongly encouraged.

“Shrek The Musical Jr.” this week at Lincoln School

The Lincoln School’s middle school students present “Shrek The Musical Jr.” based on the Oscar-winning movie and the hit Broadway musical in three shows this week. The comic story follows the green ogre Shrek and his loyal companion Donkey as they set off to rescue the Princess Fiona from a fire-breathing lovesick dragon in an adventure that’s all about embracing the differences in others and being proud to be your true self.

Performances are Wednesday, March 14 at 3 p.m., and Thursday and Friday, March 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. in the Donaldson Auditorium. Tickets will be available at the door ($10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors). The cast and crew of 85 students is led by drama teacher Kristin Hall (director and producer), music teacher Blake Siskavich (musical director), and fifth-grade teacher Maurisa Davis (dance director). Another 50 parents, faculty and staff have worked behind the scenes to create the elaborate sets, props and costumes that make up “Shrek the Musical Jr.’s” fairy tale world.

Wi-Fi will be available at Town Meeting

At this year’s Annual Town Meeting on March 24, there will be public guest Wi-Fi for the first time. This is being offered on a best-effort basis. Due to the large number of anticipated users, bandwidth will be limited and will not be suitable for activities such as video streaming or large file downloads. Technical support for connecting to or using the guest Wi-Fi during the meeting will not be available.

The Lincoln Public Schools and the town of Lincoln are not responsible for the security of any information communicated through the Town Meeting guest Wi-Fi network, or the content accessed through this public guest Wi-Fi network. All users of the Town Meeting guest Wi-Fi network agree to refrain from any use that is illegal or in violation of Lincoln Public Schools policies, including but not limited to any communications that are harassing, bullying, discriminatory or threatening; violations of copyright laws; any use involving materials that are obscene, pornographic, sexually explicit or sexually suggestive; any use for disseminating or propagating malicious software; sending mass-marketing or spam messages; any malicious use, damage or disruption of the district’s network and technology resources; misuse of computer passwords or accounts; or any attempt to access content blocked by the district’s content filter.

News acorns

School Building Committee meeting rescheduled for March 12

Last week’s School Building Committee meeting that was cancelled due to weather has been rescheduled for Monday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the Hartwell multipurpose room. The main focus of the meeting is to learn about the sustainability analysis performed by Bill Maclay Architects. Maclay will be on hand to talk about how “green” each of the project concepts is, and what it would take to make the Lincoln School a “net zero” building. If you can’t make it Monday, the meeting will be recorded and available on the web. Also, the same information will be presented at the community workshops sponsored by the School Building Committee and the Community Center Committee on Tuesday, March 13 at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the Brooks gym (weather permitting).

Talk on Jerusalem and U.S. embassy

Lincoln resident Steve Low will speak on “Jerusalem, the Embassy, and the Future” at the Council on Aging on Monday, March 12 at 12:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall. In his talk, he will discuss why Trump’s American embassy announcement was so controversial and what it might this mean for a two-state solution. A Q&A will follow.

Test-drive an electric car

Electric vehicles will be available for test driving on Wednesday, March 14 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Hartwell School lot. There will be a Nissan Leaf and a Chevy Bolt or Volt. Visitors may also sit in a Tesla S and a Prius Prime and speak with the owners. 

Poll worker training offered

The Town Clerk’s office will be offering a poll worker training on Friday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. and on Monday, March 19 at 7p.m. If you are interested in becoming trained as a poll worker, please RSVP to brookss@lincolntown.org.

Two more L-S School Committee candidate sessions

L-S School Committee candidates Carole Kasper of Lincoln and Ellen Joachim of Sudbury (a write-in candidate), will make an additional appearance to meet Lincoln voters on Tuesday, March 20 from 7–8:30 p.m. in the Hartwell multipurpose room. The candidates had previously announced meet-and-greet appearances on March 9 and 14.

Woolapalooza coming to Drumlin Farm

Celebrate the coming of spring at Drumlin Farm annual Woolapalooza festival featuring fiber, food, and fun! On Saturday, March 24 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., visitors will have the opportunity to meet new baby animals, shop local artisans, explore the sanctuary, and learn the history of wool and sheep. Festival highlights include:

  • Sheep-shearing demonstrations
  • Sheep herding with border collies
  • Sheep-to-Sweater Interpretive Trail: Learn how wool becomes yarn and make a craft to take home.
  • A hearty lunch made from Drumlin Farm’s own meat and potatoes for additional purchase.
  • Local artisans demonstrating and selling handmade products.

Tickets are $15 for Mass Audubon members and $17 for nonmembers (free for children under 2). No advance ticket purchase; walk-ins only. Parking is limited so allow extra time.

Letter to the editor: Hogue running for Parks & Rec

(Editor’s note: Hogue is one of three candidates running for the open seat on the Parks and Recreation Committee. The others are Rey Romero and Sarah Chester.)

To the editor:

My name is Adam Hogue and I am writing to announce my candidacy for Lincoln Parks and Recreation (Parks & Rec) Committee. I look forward to earning your vote on Election Day on Monday, March 26.

As a member of Parks & Rec, I will prioritize programs that bring our community together and increase summer and after-school programs for our town’s kids so that they have a safe place to interact with each other and learn more about themselves. I also want to promote our veterans’ events in our community because of our proud history of service and proximity to Hanscom Air Force Base.

I have been an active volunteer in our community since moving here in 2013. I am the president of the Lincoln Veterans Association and have helped plan the annual Memorial Day celebration as well as the 15th anniversary of September 11th remembrance ceremony. I have also spoken to our kids in the Lincoln schools about my military service and experiences overseas. I want to continue to serve this community as a member of this great committee.

I started my professional career as an officer in the U.S. Army Airborne, serving one combat tour in Afghanistan, and I am currently a major in the Massachusetts Army National Guard serving out of Hanscom. I also own my own financial services company, Ulen & Hogue Financial, offering individual and small business insurance and investment solutions. 

My education background includes a BA in history from UMass-Lowell, a MA in education from the University of Nebraska, and an MBA in management from Fitchburg State University, as well as a graduate certificate in financial planning from Boston University. I live on Todd Pond Road with my wife Katy (Green) Hogue, who is a lifelong Lincoln resident, our dog Woodstock, and our soon-to-be-born daughter. 

It would be my honor to serve each and every one of you on the Parks & Rec Committee and I would appreciate your vote. Thank you in advance for your consideration on Election Day!

Sincerely,

Adam M. Hogue
36 Todd Pond Rd.
Adam.m.hogue@gmail.com
978-828-6184

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Letter to the editor: Glass runs for reelection to BOS

To the editor,

I write to declare my candidacy for the 3-year term on the Board of Selectmen, and I ask for your support at the town election on Monday, March 26.

Last year when I sought to fill the final year of Renel Fredriksen’s term, I knew that serving as a member of the BOS would be interesting and challenging. It is both, and I would also add the adjectives “energizing” and “humbling.” Energizing because grappling with issues such as housing, the School and Community Center projects, the town budget, solar panels, traffic, and zoning policy is an intellectually engaging, nuanced process that brings me in contact with a wide variety of community members. Humbling because the range of expertise and knowledge among our professional staff and residents is truly amazing. I am fortunate to be part of a collaborative board and of a community that strives to draw on its members’ vast talents for the betterment of our town.

During the last 12 months, our board has focused on reaching out to residents through meetings, individual conversations, a series of listening sessions, and our BOS newsletter. Our goal is to be transparent about the business of the town and to foster communication among boards and with the community. As residents of Lincoln, we have many (and sometimes conflicting) issues we are all trying to balance. I believe our goal is to keep our eye on how specific projects and policies can serve our town’s broader vision and mission while we pay careful attention to the details. I look forward to staying engaged with you, to being challenged by your questions, and to being inspired by your ideas.

Please put both the March 24 Annual Town Meeting and the March 26 town election on your calendars!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Glass
11 Stonehedge Road

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