Boston Globe: Town Meeting to consider far flung
warrant articles
When
Lincoln Town Meeting convenes later this month, voters will be considering
mostly local concerns on the warrant, from another Proposition 21/2
override request to property tax relief for senior citizens. But a few
items on the agenda will transcend the usual fare...more
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Final Text for Lincoln Peace Builders' warrant article;
Neighborhood meetings to be held
The group sponsoring a warrant article stating Lincoln's
strong opposition to "unilateral and/or pre-emptive wars against Iraq or any
other nation," has provided final wording for their article and has announced a
number of neighborhood meetings to discuss it.
Click Here for more info.
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Joe Cotoni, Sr. passes
away
The Lincoln Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Joseph Cotoni Sr.
Joe was a long-time fire department lieutenant and he retired as a Lieutenant on the Call Fire department.
He was the father
of fire department Lt. Arthur Cotoni. Joe was also the school crossing guard who
manned the Lincoln Road crosswalk in front of the Old Town Hall building for
many years, and he also worked Saturdays at the transfer station.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23, from
5:00 – 9:00 P.M. at the Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford Street, Concord, MA.
The Funeral will be held on Monday, February 24 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Church, 142
Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA..
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Fire department asks for help with snow removal
The Lincoln Fire Department is asking all residents for help after the recent
snow storm, which dumped two feet of snow on the area. Lincoln's
firefighters, along with Lincoln's Water Department, have been busy shoveling
out buried hydrants, and they can use your help in shoveling out your nearest
fire hydrant..
A fire hydrant that is buried in the snow can hamper firefighters' efforts
while firefighters lose valuable time trying to locate it. Residents can perform a valuable public service by shoveling out any fire
hydrants located near them. A clearly visible, accessible fire hydrant can
save your home - or even your life
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Wayland considers uses for property on
Lincoln border
Wayland selectmen are considering whether that town should take
possession of
the former Nike missile site on Oxbow Road from the federal government.
Possible uses include open space/recreation and affordable housing. If the
town declines to acquire the 13.6 acre property, one-half acre of which is in
Lincoln, a developer could purchase it.
Click Here
to read the Wayland Town Crier article
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Open space, not housing, a priority in most towns
According to an article in Sunday's (2/16) Boston Globe, most suburban Boston
towns are using CPA funds to acquire conservation land rather than
for affordable housing. The article points out that Weston, which
has only 3.3% affordable housing, is committing $3.5 million to purchase a
23-acre parcel. Lincoln, on the other hand, could end up spending up to
80% of its CPA funds on affordable housing over the next few years.
Click Here to read the Boston Globe
article
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Metco warrant article pulled from warrant
Lincoln resident, Cindy Sweetser, the parent spearheading efforts to get the
school committee to reconsider its commitment to the Metco program, has decided
to withdraw her warrant article, according to a spokesperson in the selectmen's
office. Sweetser had previously decided to withdraw her ballot initiative
(see below).
Click Here to read the (2/16) Boston Globe article.
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Public Safety department issues
emergency preparedness advice
The Lincoln fire department, in response to numerous questions, has issued some
guidelines and advice to Lincoln residents.
Click Here to read the
public safety press release
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Lincolnites contribute over $18,000
for Afghan relief
As a result of Sarah Chayes' appearance at a Bemis Lecture Series event
in December, 2002, Lincolnites have contributed $18,225 to her organization,
Afghans for a Civil Society. Funds raised are to be used for rebuilding an
Afghan village destroyed by bombing during the recent war.
Click Here to read Sarah Chayes' latest report
from Afghanistan -- very cool!
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in previous news:
Metco ballot
initiative removed, warrant article remains
A petition to have Metco-related
ballot questions added to this year's town election ballot has been withdrawn by
proponent Cindy Sweetser. This was done after the school committee voted
to oppose ballot questions, but to support a more vague warrant article than the
one below (see Metco news article below). The new article would call for the
school committee to "re-examine and potentially modify its commitment to the
Metco program." A yes vote would lead to a re-opening of the Metco debate.
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Paul Harvey arbitration hearing this Friday (2/14)
After two delays, the union arbitration hearing over the town's laying off of
long-time DPW employee Paul Harvey is scheduled for later this week.
Click Here to read recent (1/20) Boston Globe coverage.
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Lincolnite becomes US citizen to run for school committee
Lincoln resident Jurrien Timmer is running unopposed for a seat on
the school committee. In addition to filing his nomination papers, he
had to become a US citizen.
Click Here to read the January 30th Boston Globe
article.
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Metco: ballot questions or warrant article?
Lincoln newcomer, Cindy Sweetser, parent of three school-age children, has proposed a warrant article as well as
ballot questions that would focus debate on the Metco program's costs and
whether the town should continue to support the program. The selectmen will
be considering whether to allow the ballot questions at next week's (2/10)
selectmen meeting.
Click on the images below to read the petitions and a draft memo for a
town-sponsored Metco forum:
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Peace, justice, nuclear warrant articles on the town's agenda
Town meeting attendees will be asked to decide on global issues like a
nuclear freeze, the protection of civil rights and liberties, and global
water concerns.
Click on the images below to read the warrant articles:
nuclear freeze (l), civil rights (c), global water (r)
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Finance Committee issues final budget report
Click Here to read Part 1
Click Here
to read Part 2
Click Here to read Part 3
Click Here to read Part 4
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No DeCordova race
According to very reliable sources
(Susan Sugar), former selectman Peter Sugar will not be running for the vacant DeCordova Museum
trustee seat. His decision leaves Laurie Dewey as the lone
candidate. Dewey had been the long-time selectman-appointed trustee,
but recently resigned.
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