Weathersfield Weekly Blog, July 3
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| Laura at the 2017 Town Challenge |
Please join me in offering condolences to the family of Laura McNaughton, 36, from Perkinsville who died last Thursday morning on Interstate 91. Her car was hit head-on by another vehicle. Her eight year old son, Isaac was in the car with her. He was treated and released at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. The Weathersfield School was open on Friday, June 29 for friends, family and community members. Our whole community is in mourning.
A celebration of life will be held at the Weathersfield Center Meeting House, Weathersfield Center RD on Saturday afternoon, beginning at 2 p.m.
Valley News write-up about Laura McNaughton
Weathersfield select board and town news: The town is looking a few good people.
The town is creating a new website and is looking for photos of recreational activities and picturesque locations from around the town to feature on this new site. Each photo must be taken within the Town of Weathersfield, be in high resolution, and a permission form must be filled out and turned into the town office. (These forms can be found online, at the current town website, or in the town office) You can submit photos via email to Weathersfield.photos@gmail.com.
The town is hiring a recording secretary to take and transcribe minutes for the fire commission. Applicants must be able to take detailed notes of public hearings and meetings, and transcribe them into permanent records in a timely manner. This is a paid position, no benefits are offered. More information, contact the Weathersfield secretary, at 802-674-2626, or visit Martin Memorial Hall, on Route 5 in Ascutney. More information about the select board and the town contact Town Manager, Ed Morris, at 802-674-2626 or townmanager@weathersfield.org.
Adventures and Assignments
Lula Wiles Front Porch Concert Series
More photos: CLICK HERE
Videos: CLICK HERE
Matt Bassette Graduates and heads to West Point-the fifth sibling to do so.
More photos: CLICK HERE
43rd Annual Reading Vermont Old Home Day Parade and Chicken BBQ Sunday, July 1.
More photos: CLICK HERE
27th Annual Reading Vermont Ox Pull
More photos: CLICK HERE
12th Annual Reading Vermont Duck Derby
More photos: CLICK HERE
Summertime Fun in Reading Vermont
Get Out and About Events
Tamales Cooking Class in Perkinsville, Saturday July 21 10:30 a.m.-1p.m.. Luis and Melissa Gomez formerly of Mama Tina's in Hartland will be teaching Luis's childhood cuisine. Menu: Pulled Pork Tamales, Refried Bean & Cheese Pupusas (vegetarian), Curtido salad, Tomatillo salsa. $55 per person Limited to 12 students. Call 802-263-9217 for reservations.
5 Alarm 5 K in Perkinsville Saturday, July 28 9-11 a.m.. The West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their 5th annual 5 K race. Tent registration at the Power Dam on Maple Street opens at 8 a.m. Kids fun race is at 9 a.m. and the 5 K starts at 9:30 a.m.. A chicken BBQ follows. For more information contact Toshya at 603-322-3287. All proceeds benefit WWVFD.
Summer Evening with Friends and Neighbors in Weathersfield July 28 6-9 p.m.. The Weathersfield Proctor Library Fund raising committee will host their annual event featuring a silent auction, desserts and appetizers, and music by Jenni Johnson and the Junketeers, who specialize in jazz, blues, and classic tunes. More details to come.
Music and Performances
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m.. Steve Ellis July 7, Johnny O July 13.Taverne on the Square in Claremont, NH. Erik Boedtker July 12, 5:30 p.m..
Windsor Station Live Music in Windsor. Binger July 6, 9:30 p.m.
Ongoing Events
Low cost spay/neuter clinics in Springfield. Springfield Humane Society is hosting low cost spay/neuter clinics in 2018: July 10, Aug. 7, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Nov. 27 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.Senior Exercise Program in Ascutney: Free. Sponsored by RSVP. 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.
Twin State Depression Support Group in Weathersfield. Free peer-led Depression Support Groups to all, the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm, 5259 Route 5, Ascutney, VT (Martin Memorial Hall - downstairs) and the 4th Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm, 7 Morgan Street, Springfield, VT (Turning Point) Both venues are accessible. TwinStateDepressionSupportGroup.org or on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TwinStateDSG/. More information call 802-795-0098
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.
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. Route 106 at the old Perkinsville Elementary School.
Weathersfield Parks and Recreation Hikes: Saturday, July 21 9:30 Cathedral Rocks; Sunday, July 29 11:30 a.m. "To The Cabin"; Sunday, Sept. 2 9:30 Crown Point Road; Saturday, Sept. 15 5 p.m. Ferry Road and the Connecticut River; Saturday, Oct. 6 8 a.m. Ascutney Mountain; Saturday, Oct. 20 9:30 a.m. Cooks Pond Road; and Saturday Oct. 27 9:30 a.m. Perkinsville Lower Valley. Call Steve to sign up for a hike or to get more information at 802-263-5439 or email stevea47@tds.net.
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.
