The Lincoln Squirrel – News, features and photos from Lincoln, Mass.

Letter to the editor: Five residents write in support Braun

March 16, 2014

Received March 16

To the editor:

We are writing this letter to urge all Lincoln citizens to vote in the upcoming town elections and to support Peter Braun for re-election as Lincoln selectman. These are difficult times politically which call for experienced hands to guide us through. Over the next several years, there will be need for large capital expenditures for the Lincoln schools, for a community center to serve the needs of Lincoln’s older citizens, and for anticipated conservation purchases. With reduced national military expenditures, the specter of Hanscom’s closing is again on the political horizon.

Letter to the editor: Cannistraro on the issues

March 16, 2014

Received March 15

(Editor’s note: This letter was sent to the editor but is addressed to the Lincoln community.)

To the editor:

My name is Vin Cannistraro, and I am running for Selectman. Here is a quick summary of what I see as areas of concern for the town:

Letter to the editor: Feinberg on Route 2 project

March 16, 2014

Received March 15

To the Editor:

When I heard that Selectman Peter Braun had published a decidedly negative response in the Squirrel to one of my recent columns, I was sure he was responding to the one I wrote endorsing his opponent, Vin Cannistraro for Selectman in the upcoming election. Everyone can read that one on my blog (Lincoln Blogs the Future) at www.lincoln-ma.com.

Letter to the editor: Taylor supports Braun

March 16, 2014

(Received March 14)

To the Editor:

As a former Selectman, I appreciate the challenges in managing Lincoln’s affairs as a volunteer. It is with this perspective that I endorse Peter Braun for reelection. Somewhat ironically, Mr. Braun’s qualifications to be a Selectman are illustrated in two situations for which he has been criticized: the clearing of trees for the Route 2 reconstruction project, and the failed school renovation proposal.

Letter to the editor: Bassett and Lorenz support Braun

March 16, 2014

(received March 14)

To the Editor:

We write in support of Peter Braun’s candidacy for reelection to the town of Lincoln’s Board of Selectmen. Peter has been at the forefront of current town issues, such as the future of Hanscom Air Force Base, the renovation of our K-8 school facilities, and advocacy for neighbors impacted by the Route 2 construction. And as Lincoln continues to experience regional changes that will impact our future, we are fortunate to have his leadership in reaching out to our legislators as well as leaders of neighboring communities. We wish to express our appreciation for his contributions as a Selectman in his first term and encourage others to join us in electing him to a second term.

Sincerely,

Ken Bassett and Mary Helen Lorenz
37 Page Rd.

Letters to the editor must be signed with the writer’s name and street address and sent via email to lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. Letters must be about a Lincoln-specific topic. They may be edited for length, grammar/punctuation, etc., and will be published at the discretion of the editor.

Selectman candidate profile: Peter Braun

March 14, 2014

Peter Braun

Editor’s note: This is being published simultaneously with a profile of candidate Vincent Cannistraro.

By Alice Waugh

When asked about the current state of affairs on various issues facing the town, Selectman Peter Braun is eager to talk, but he says that he acquired much of his knowledge through not talking—by being, as he says, “a good listener to all different viewpoints.”

Selectman candidate profile: Vincent Cannistraro

March 14, 2014

Vincent Cannistraro

Editor’s note: This is being published simultaneously with a profile of Peter Braun.

By Alice Waugh

For Vincent Cannistraro, how things get decided in town is just as important—maybe more so—than the actual decision.

“I think the town could benefit from a more collaborative approach in the ways we do things sometimes, whether it’s the schools, the Route 2 project or anything,” said Cannistraro, who’s running against incumbent Peter Braun for a three-year seat on the Board of Selectmen. “I just feel we could do a better job of making people feel heard and being more up front. I’m more about process than about one particular issue.”

Candidate forum location changed

March 14, 2014

The town candidate forum scheduled for Saturday, March 15 at 2 p.m. has been moved from Bemis Hall to the Smith gym.

Letter to the editor: Braun refutes Feinberg

March 13, 2014

To the Editor:

I am writing on behalf of the town of Lincoln and the Lincoln Board of Selectmen with regard to statements made by Neil Feinberg in his article entitled “Incorrect Thoughts,” published in the March 6 edition of the Lincoln Journal. Mr. Feinberg stated the following with respect to the imminent commencement of more active construction of the Crosby Corner flyover bridge: “Route 2 traffic will be (gulp) diverted through town.” He went on to predict massive traffic tie-ups through the town center.

Mr. Feinberg’s statements were truly, and regrettably, “incorrect.”

Letter to the editor: Cannistraro on Route 2

March 12, 2014

Editor’s note: Vincent Cannistraro, the author of this letter, is running against incumbent Peter Braun for a seat on the Lincoln Board of Selectmen.

To the Editor:

I have respectfully read the recent letters to the editor in support of Peter Braun for selectman. It appears as if several of his supporters have known Peter for years as both a neighbor and a friend, and/or are serving with Peter on various town committees. As admirable as these letters of support are, I am concerned that sometimes politically based relationships, or even the enduring bonds of friendship, can blind us all to the realities of truth: