Weathersfield Weekly Blog, September 6
September 6, 2017
Weathersfield, Vt.
Hope you all enjoyed the final weekend of summer. We've moved into meteorological fall and it sure felt like it on Saturday and Sunday. People keep telling me "summer isn't over yet." Boy, I hope they are right.
Weathersfield Town Office news: The Town Clerk's office will be closed Sept. 18 and 19 for annual training and conference.
Weathersfield select board news: At the select board meeting on Aug. 24, there was extensive discussion about the proposed fire agreement. A motion passed to implement the financial processing changes proposed by the town manager for a trial period. The select board meets on Sept. 5 and the fire commission meets Sept. 13.. More information about the select board and the town, contact Town Manager, Ed Morris, at 802-674-2626 or townmanager@weathersfield.org.
Weathersfield School news: School board meets Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. For more information about the school and events, call 802-674-5400.
Weathersfield Proctor Library news: The Trustees meet on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.. For more information about the library, the Friends of Weathersfield Proctor Library or other questions call 802-674-2863.
I covered the first day back to school at Hartland Elementary School for the Vermont Standard.
More photos from the first day: CLICK HERE
My Concert Scene
Back to back shows for me last week. Double header at Billsville House Concerts.
Friday night it was Caroline Rose with Hammydown opening.
More photos from the show: CLICK HERE
Saturday, Lilly Hiatt and her band performed with Erin Cassels-Brown and Brett Lanier opening the show.
Erin Cassels-Brown, Ethan Hacker and Brett Lanier
Erin Cassels-Brown
Brett Lanier
More photos: CLICK HERE
Lilly Hiatt
More photos: CLICK HERE
Next up-FAB FOUR at LOH, Friday Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m.!
Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Springfield Saturday, Sept. 9 and 16 The Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District is sponsoring free events for the collection and safe disposal of household hazardous wastes for residents and small businesses from Andover, Athens, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Grafton, Ludlow, Plymouth, Reading, Rockingham, Springfield, Weathersfield, West Windsor, and Windsor. Businesses must pre-register and will be charged for disposal costs. The collections will be held at the Springfield Transfer Station from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on September 9 and at the Goodyear building in Windsor from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on September 16. Bring in a mercury fever thermometer and receive a new digital fever thermometer. For more information, call 674-9235 or visit www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org for a list of what to bring.
Pickle Cooking Class in Perkinsville Saturday, Sept. 9 Inn at Weathersfield Chef Michael Ehlenfeldt will host a class of pickling an canning. Reservations (802) 263-9217
Friends of Weathersfield Proctor Library Meeting in Ascutney Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Contact the library for more information.
Potluck and Programs in Perkinsville, Tuesday, Sept. 19 at noon. The monthly Weathersfield potluck will be held in the Vestry of Perkinsville VT Community Church on Route 106 Bring a hot dish, salad or dessert and enjoy visiting. All are welcome. Contact Lorraine Zigman at 802-263-5245.
4th Annual Chief's Classic in Springfield Sunday, Sept. 24 9 a.m. Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their annual golf tournament. Early registration discount available. Contact the station for more information.
School Open House in Ascutney, Thursday, Sept. 28 from 5:30-6:45 p.m.. Parents and students can meet with teachers from 5:30 to 6:15 pm. At 6:15 Larry Dougher, WSESU Technology Director, will speak about PowerSchool electronic reporting system. Followed by Principal Oakman giving a brief overview on Proficiency Based Learning.
2nd Annual Weathersfield Festival in Perkinsville Saturday, Sept. 30 Hoisington Field 8 a.m.-3p.m.. To learn more about the event, become a vendor or have other questions contact town manager, Ed Morris, at 802-674-2626.
Friends of Proctor Library Annual Book and Pie Sale in Ascutney, Saturday Sept. 30 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. For more information call 802-674-2863.
Veterans Chicken BBQ in Perkinsville Saturday, Sept. 30. Benefit for the Veterans Memorial Committee. Chicken dinners until they run out.
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m.: Sept. 8 Erik Boedtker, Sept. 15 Closed for wedding, Sept. 22 Ali T., Sept. 29 Peter Neri.
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute; Sept. 9 Coig; Sept. 12 May it Last-A Portrait of the Avett Brothers; Sept. 23 North Country Chordsmen; Sept. 28 Stephen Stills and Judy Collins; Sept. 30 Swan Lake-Russian Grand Ballet.
Taverne on the Square in Claremont. Sept. 14 TBA, Sept. 15 Ben Fuller, Sept. 22 Erin Harpe, Sept. 28 Erik Boedtker.
Windsor Station Live Music in Windsor. Sept. 8 9:30 p.m. Derek and the Demons.
Weathersfield Hikes: Cooks Pond Loop Saturday, Sept.23, 9:30 a.m.; Ascutney Mountain Saturday, Oct. 7 9 a.m.
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. Route 106 at the old Perkinsville Elementary School.
Low cost spay/neuter clinics in Springfield. Springfield Humane Society is hosting low cost spay/neuter clinics: Oct. 24, Dec. 5 at the Springfield Humane Society, on Route 143. Cost is $50 for female cat and $40 for male cat. Weathersfield residents may be reimbursed up to $50 for the surgery with a limit of three pets per year. Get your SNAP form from the town office. Please call Springfield Humane Society for an appointment at 802-885-3997.
Valley Court Diversion Programs: Volunteers are needed in Weathersfield/Springfield areas to work with low level offenders in the community. The group meets once a month at the Springfield Police Department, your commitment will require about three hours a month. Training is provided. For more information please visit our website at vcdp.org or call Maureen at 281-5213.
Senior Exercise Program in Ascutney: Free. Sponsored by RSPV. Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. in basement of Martin Memorial Hall, Route 5, Ascutney. Classes are led by Sandy Lemois. If interested call 674-5254 for more information.
Need to Find a Business in Weathersfield: weathersfielddirectory.org.
Have anything you want included in this news and events column? Email Nancy at photosbynanci@comcast.net two weeks prior to your event.
Erin Cassels-Brown, Ethan Hacker and Brett Lanier
Erin Cassels-Brown
Brett Lanier
More photos: CLICK HERE
Lilly Hiatt
More photos: CLICK HERE
Next up-FAB FOUR at LOH, Friday Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m.!
Get Out and About Events
Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Springfield Saturday, Sept. 9 and 16 The Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District is sponsoring free events for the collection and safe disposal of household hazardous wastes for residents and small businesses from Andover, Athens, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Grafton, Ludlow, Plymouth, Reading, Rockingham, Springfield, Weathersfield, West Windsor, and Windsor. Businesses must pre-register and will be charged for disposal costs. The collections will be held at the Springfield Transfer Station from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on September 9 and at the Goodyear building in Windsor from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on September 16. Bring in a mercury fever thermometer and receive a new digital fever thermometer. For more information, call 674-9235 or visit www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org for a list of what to bring.
Pickle Cooking Class in Perkinsville Saturday, Sept. 9 Inn at Weathersfield Chef Michael Ehlenfeldt will host a class of pickling an canning. Reservations (802) 263-9217
Friends of Weathersfield Proctor Library Meeting in Ascutney Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Contact the library for more information.
Potluck and Programs in Perkinsville, Tuesday, Sept. 19 at noon. The monthly Weathersfield potluck will be held in the Vestry of Perkinsville VT Community Church on Route 106 Bring a hot dish, salad or dessert and enjoy visiting. All are welcome. Contact Lorraine Zigman at 802-263-5245.
4th Annual Chief's Classic in Springfield Sunday, Sept. 24 9 a.m. Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their annual golf tournament. Early registration discount available. Contact the station for more information.
School Open House in Ascutney, Thursday, Sept. 28 from 5:30-6:45 p.m.. Parents and students can meet with teachers from 5:30 to 6:15 pm. At 6:15 Larry Dougher, WSESU Technology Director, will speak about PowerSchool electronic reporting system. Followed by Principal Oakman giving a brief overview on Proficiency Based Learning.
2nd Annual Weathersfield Festival in Perkinsville Saturday, Sept. 30 Hoisington Field 8 a.m.-3p.m.. To learn more about the event, become a vendor or have other questions contact town manager, Ed Morris, at 802-674-2626.
Friends of Proctor Library Annual Book and Pie Sale in Ascutney, Saturday Sept. 30 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. For more information call 802-674-2863.
Veterans Chicken BBQ in Perkinsville Saturday, Sept. 30. Benefit for the Veterans Memorial Committee. Chicken dinners until they run out.
Music and Performances
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute; Sept. 9 Coig; Sept. 12 May it Last-A Portrait of the Avett Brothers; Sept. 23 North Country Chordsmen; Sept. 28 Stephen Stills and Judy Collins; Sept. 30 Swan Lake-Russian Grand Ballet.
Taverne on the Square in Claremont. Sept. 14 TBA, Sept. 15 Ben Fuller, Sept. 22 Erin Harpe, Sept. 28 Erik Boedtker.
Windsor Station Live Music in Windsor. Sept. 8 9:30 p.m. Derek and the Demons.
Ongoing Events
Weathersfield Hikes: Cooks Pond Loop Saturday, Sept.23, 9:30 a.m.; Ascutney Mountain Saturday, Oct. 7 9 a.m.
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. Route 106 at the old Perkinsville Elementary School.
Low cost spay/neuter clinics in Springfield. Springfield Humane Society is hosting low cost spay/neuter clinics: Oct. 24, Dec. 5 at the Springfield Humane Society, on Route 143. Cost is $50 for female cat and $40 for male cat. Weathersfield residents may be reimbursed up to $50 for the surgery with a limit of three pets per year. Get your SNAP form from the town office. Please call Springfield Humane Society for an appointment at 802-885-3997.
Valley Court Diversion Programs: Volunteers are needed in Weathersfield/Springfield areas to work with low level offenders in the community. The group meets once a month at the Springfield Police Department, your commitment will require about three hours a month. Training is provided. For more information please visit our website at vcdp.org or call Maureen at 281-5213.
Senior Exercise Program in Ascutney: Free. Sponsored by RSPV. Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. in basement of Martin Memorial Hall, Route 5, Ascutney. Classes are led by Sandy Lemois. If interested call 674-5254 for more information.
Need to Find a Business in Weathersfield: weathersfielddirectory.org.
Have anything you want included in this news and events column? Email Nancy at photosbynanci@comcast.net two weeks prior to your event.