By Randy Harrison I am planning to vote no (for now) on Option C. Here’s why. The Housing Choice Act (HCA) has given us a unique generational challenge and opportunity. At this point in the process, I’m hearing lots of winner-take-all, us-versus-them sentiments coming from all sides: “If you vote yes, you don’t care about…
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My Turn: COA&HS board urges passage of community center measure
By Sally Kindleberger We on the Board of Directors for the Council on Aging and Human Services ask you to vote for the Lincoln community center. The staff and volunteers at the COA&HS provide so many services across age groups, including exercise classes, lectures, help with taxes, housing, and debt relief. needed transportation, therapeutic groups…
My Turn: Vote for Jennifer Glass for a third term on Select Board
Dear Lincoln neighbors, We are writing to ask for your vote to reelect Jennifer Glass to the Select Board. We believe that Jennifer is one of the most effective Selects in the history of our town. She has significant experience on several Boards and Committees, serving as Chair of both the School Committee and the…
My Turn: Vote “yes” on HCA zoning and “no” on community center
By Ken Hurd With apologies to all those who have worked to bring a new community center to Lincoln, I once again feel compelled to voice my strongly held opinion as an architect concerned with what we build in Lincoln, and I want to remind everyone why I and so many others believe we should…
My Turn: An explanation of the ballot vote on community center
By Lynne Smith At Town Meeting on March 23, the Community Center Building Committee will present slides illustrating a new building proposed to house the Council on Aging & Human Services, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the LEAP after-school program. While the renderings of any new building are always exciting to preview, I caution…
My Turn: “No for now” will lead to “yes together”
By Lynne Smith Many people in town are aware of the emotions around the Housing Choice Act proposed zoning amendment. These emotions are a testament to the fierce love we have for Lincoln. We cherish its past, appreciate its current beauty, and imagine a rejuvenating future that builds on our values. People on both sides…
My Turn: Vote yes for the community center on Saturday
By Rhonda Swain Why should you vote in favor of the proposed new Community Center at Lincoln’s upcoming Town Meeting? We on the board of the Friends of the Lincoln Council on Aging (FLCOA) consider these to be compelling arguments in support of the proposal: The community center will be available to everyone in Lincoln,…
My Turn: Meet your Article 3 neighbors before you vote
By Barbara Peskin (Editor’s note: this article was revised on March 19 to add words that were missing at the end of several sentences.) Whether you are a No for Now, Heck Yeah, or Undecided for the pivotal rezoning vote on March 23 at Town Meeting, I hope you will make the effort to understand…
My Turn: How attractive is Lincoln’s village center to developers?
By Tom Walker Setting aside the RLF mall, how financially attractive is developing multi-unit housing in Lincoln’s village center? This is an important question that keeps coming up and has been raised again most recently on LincolnTalk. Some research I did back in November to inform my own choice before the State of the Town…
My Turn: Re-elect Gary Taylor to the Planning Board
Dear friends and neighbors, We are asking for your support and your vote on Monday, March 25 for the reelection of Gary Taylor to the Planning Board. Committed to forward thinking and planning, Gary Taylor brings significant town board experience and professional expertise to the Lincoln Planning Board. His skills in analysis and resolution of…