What I saw in action last night in the High School library was a School Committee that will need some serious housecleaning, because of their continuing...
Does anyone know about PACE financing? Massachusetts has approved it but it's determined by the town. "Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing...
I am agog at your description, Bill. And yet again: all of us were not informed in advance of MAJOR theatrical production of that smash Broadway play called...
I also appreciate Peter F. for honestly speaking to Diana's job performance. Are the School Committee members and School Administration unaware that their...
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dgrain@...
Jun 7, 2012 12:26 am
See google Program on hold Pat G Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ... From: David Johnson <djohnson@...> Sender: concord@yahoogroups.com Date:...
If they don't realize it yet, they may need a lot more examples of civic displeasure. After all, several hundred of us tried to explain it to them back on...
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betsy
bilodeau2@...
Jun 7, 2012 2:16 pm
I would like to offer a different perspective than that expressed by those unhappy with the school committee. I have not closely followed the matters that...
Betsy, glad you were able to insert another view. Thanks. Not sure how expressions of "vitriol" could in all fairness create a worse outcome. The only thing I...
Nice comments, possibly some even appropriate, but based on a few false premises: 1) The present bus debacle was NOT based on an Administration desire to save...
... I mentioned this back during the winter and seems relevant again to bring to the discussion: It would probably be safe to say that (though this is just an...
Here is a helpful overview of Janis' work on Groupthink. I think the symptoms of Groupthink here need to be looked at closely, as well as the recommendations...
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betty@...
Jun 7, 2012 4:03 pm
Betsy, Although I lived in Concord for 33 years, I no longer do and thus I read this list with interest, but with no concern that what happens will have any...
Actually, there was a dissenting voice we appreciated very much. Peter F. presented another view frequently on this list on the bussing issue, which was a very...
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betty@...
Jun 7, 2012 5:18 pm
... The point that I was trying to make was that this list is open to all sides in a debate, that if it appears that the voices on the list are mostly on one...
I am juggling 93 things at a time right now, and I should have said that Peter's discussion involvement was a great moment for those who thought differently to...
I may be wrong, but I believe - again back in Feb. or March - there were list members who were at least insisting on giving the SC more the benefit of the...
I believe with the two committees investigating our school bus system all options will be considered. This will allow people to understand the options and...
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pekindc
pekindc@...
Jun 8, 2012 3:11 pm
There will be Flea Market/Recycle Sale tomorrow, Saturday, June 9, 2012 at First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many vendors will...
If you want to get a deal on painting by Osgood Painting located in Acton, there are a few 10 percent-off coupons at Colorworks in Acton on Great Road. I'm...
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Robert Andrews
bob.andrews3@...
Jun 9, 2012 1:15 pm
Hi, After living in our condo for sixteen years, it is clearly time to repaint the interior. Can anyone recommend one or more good, affordable painters? Bob...
Bob, I just sent this info to the list a couple of weeks ago, but here it is again. We just used and LOVED Andres and Alex Espinoza of Acton. Sweet guys...
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Betsy Levinson
betsy.levinson@...
Jun 9, 2012 4:44 pm
we have used Paul at Paul's Painting: 978 337 9407. Meticulous and affordable. ... Betsy Levinson betsy.levinson@... 978 314 5155 [Non-text portions of...
Has anyone discovered a method/individual to remove moss and lichens from their shingled roofs? I seem to have killed the moss with a solution sprayed from my...
Yes, there is a This Old House (our Concord neighbors) video on it: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video/0,,1630921,00.html -- David Johnson Concord Residents...
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sagefarm@...
Jun 10, 2012 12:26 pm
Dear Neighbors: While I realize that some people may not like the way it looks, the growth of moss is a natural process, so is there actually a reason why it...
Yes, because it destroys the roof. It grows into and around the shingles and substrate weakening the roof and allowing moisture through. If green is...
My daughter is looking to upgrade her flute. She's a freshman at CCHS, next year a sophomore, and she's pretty good. Got one your kid hasn't played much...
... My daughter won't give hers up, but have you asked Mr D? He'll likely know where one can upgrade more inexpensively. I also know that one can rent...
... When I was in high school, we got a good quality oboe, which would usually go for $3000, for $500 at a pawn shop. You’d need someone to be able to look...