To the editor: I am writing in support of Robert Domnitz for reelection to the Planning Board. Bob brings a wealth of experience to the table from his many volunteer years serving the residents of Lincoln in several important planning capacities and, even prior to that, as a member of the Lexington Planning Board. He…
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Letter to the editor: Domnitz “comes down on the neighborhood’s side”
To the editor: I’m writing to offer my full and total support for Bob Domnitz’s reelection to the Planning Board. I hope that all Lincolnites will rally behind someone who cares about Lincoln’s neighborhoods and who has the track record to prove it. Those of us who remember a Planning Board that was routinely dragged…
Letter to the editor: vote for Domnitz
To the editor: I worked with Bob on the Planning Board for five years and am writing in support of his reelection. He brings to the board a background that includes both engineering and law. He puts countless hours into the job and has a thorough understanding of Lincoln’s bylaws. His contributions to board discussions…
Letter to the editor: Domnitz running for reelection to Planning Board
To the editor: My thanks to the editor of the Lincoln Squirrel for reminding all of us that it’s time to throw our proverbial hats in the ring and volunteer for town boards and committees. I’m pleased to announce that I will be running (again!) for reelection to the Planning Board. I have appreciated the…
Contentious HCA rezoning measure squeaks by, 52%–48%
At one of the longest and most controversial Town Meetings in recent history, voters on March 23 narrowly approved the Housing Choice Act zoning amendments by a margin of 52% to 48%. The community center funding measure, which needed a two-thirds majority, was approved easily. Knowing that the meeting would be heavily attended, town officials…
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: Misconceptions about the Housing Choice Act
By Bob Domnitz It’s distressing to see the continuing confusion about the HCA and the town’s response to the HCA. From my perspective as a former member of the Planning Board and Housing Choice Act Working Group, I will address two of the most common misconceptions. Misconception #1: The HCA falls particularly hard on Lincoln….
Residents share their thoughts about marathon Town Meeting
At the December 2 Special Town Meeting, voters approved the 100% option for the proposed community center, Option C for HCA rezoning, and “yes” for allowing expansion at The Commons in Lincoln. Since the Lincoln Squirrel was unable to cover the meeting, we invited residents to share their impressions afterwards. Following is an edited sample of…
Option E is not compliant, HCA consultant says
(Editor’s note: the headline to this story was amended on November 30. See this clarification for details.) Utile, the town’s planning consultant for Housing Choice Act rezoning, said this week that Option E would not pass muster with the state because it does not meet the law’s requirements. With Utile’s help over the last eight…
Newcomers win seats on School Committee, Planning Board
In the March 27 town election, Matina Madrick and Jacob Lehrhoff won the two open seats on the School Committee, beating out incumbent Adam Hogue and Peter Buchthal. In the other contested race, the two openings on the Planning Board went to incumbent Lynn DeLisi and Craig Nicholson. Nicholson, who is currently a Planning Board alternate…