Water Department seeks $2.2 million in bonding At Annual Town Meeting on March 23, the Water Department is hoping to begin a multiyear process of replacing an aging and leaky town water main by asking for $2.2 million in bonding to fund the first segment. Article 26 on page 22 of the Motions list outlines…
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Anonymous mailbox flyer argues against Housing Choice Act
Ratcheting up the tension even further, one or more people left unsigned anti-Housing Choice Act flyers in mailboxes around town on the night of Tuesday, March 19, stirring disgust and police complaints by some of the recipients. “It got to the point that multiple people were calling,” said Acting Police Chief Sean Kennedy. He cited…
My Turn: Vote no on the “bluntest instrument” for HCA compliance
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…
LRHA proponents ask for podium time at Town Meeting
(Editor’s note: The verb in the headline was changed on March 20 from “demanded” at the request of an LRHA proponent.) The heated controversy over the Housing Choice Act took another turn when more than 300 residents asked the Select Board and other town officials to allow a representative opponent of the measure to speak…
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: “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: 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…
Candidates share views on HCA, community center, Town Meeting
Here are some selected questions and answers from town election candidates at the PTO forum held on March 12. More information: Video of the forum Candidates’ opening statements Election Day information Do you believe boards are obligated to follow the will of the town as expressed through TM votes? (all candidates) This question was a…
Opening statements by candidates at PTO forum
Here are the prewritten opening statements (in alphabetical order) that the four candidates made at the Lincoln PTO candidate forum on March 12. Click here to read more about the forum. Frank Clark Select Board challenger I’m running because the town deserves a choice between the divisive path we’re currently on and a more moderate, and more…