List of Local Experts on Local Topics
I keep reading messages about alternative energy sources and more importantly people's desire to switch providers -- likely in response to recent higher electric bills.
This reminds me of similar messages on the Lexington List about switching providers for:
Each time, I seriously wonder whether switching is really going to have the desired effect -- usually lower cost, higher satisfaction. So I look to a Local Expert about a Local Topic. Sure, I can find experts about a topic on a state or national level, but I want to identify a Local Lexington resident who knows about the subtle issues faced by a Lexington resident on a given topic.
This leads me to generalize this concept to "Local Experts on Local Topics". These are people who:
Of course these last two categories are difficult to determine and conclusions are reached after reading many posts.
Do you have people to remind me about (other than yourself) who fit the description above? Please send recommendations to Harry Forsdick (harry@forsdick.com)
With that introduction, here is my list.
This reminds me of similar messages on the Lexington List about switching providers for:
- Oil, for people who burn oil for heating
- Internet Access providers, for people who like information
- Cable TV, for people who like to be entertained
- Grocery stores, for people who eat or who enjoyed last summer seeing the workers win one for a change
Each time, I seriously wonder whether switching is really going to have the desired effect -- usually lower cost, higher satisfaction. So I look to a Local Expert about a Local Topic. Sure, I can find experts about a topic on a state or national level, but I want to identify a Local Lexington resident who knows about the subtle issues faced by a Lexington resident on a given topic.
This leads me to generalize this concept to "Local Experts on Local Topics". These are people who:
- Are extremely knowledgeable about a subject.
- Have a track record of answering questions about this subject on the Lexington List.
- Offer their advice freely (and transparently if they are a participant in the subject area).
- Offer objective advice: i.e., their advice is free of politics or personal gain.
Of course these last two categories are difficult to determine and conclusions are reached after reading many posts.
Do you have people to remind me about (other than yourself) who fit the description above? Please send recommendations to Harry Forsdick (harry@forsdick.com)
With that introduction, here is my list.
Local Experts about Local Topics
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Local Topic
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Description of Local Topic
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Local Expert
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Weather
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What is happening with regard to that weather that will have an unusual impact on you.
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JJ Krawczyk john.j.krawczyk@gmail.com
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Electric Power Providers
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Understanding of the complexities of cost effective and viable providers of electric power in Lexington
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Paul Chernick paul.chernick@verizon.net
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Municipal Electric Power
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Advocate for the municipalization of electric power distribution.
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Patrick Mehr patrick.mehr@gmail.com
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Cable TV
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The technology and policy surrounding cable TV service in Lexington.
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Town Financial Appropriations
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A thorough understanding of the complexities of Lexington Town Finances.
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Glenn Parker glenn.parker@comcast.net
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Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit
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Understanding of the rules as well as the possibilities of the Massachusetts State law as it applies to Lexington residents.
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Vicki Blier
vb@blier.net |
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Lifetime Learning
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What kind of opportunities are there to engage in learning regardless of your age or relationship to schools?
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Personal Computers & Home Networking
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Professional assistance in solving problems with personal computers (PCs & Macs) and home networks.
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