Weathersfield Weekly Blog, November 14
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Weathersfield select board and town news: The town now has a newsletter. You can read it online on the town’s website and Facebook page. The select board met Nov. 5 to begin budget discussions. The town also is advertising for a part-time police officer; details are on the website or at the town office. Ascutney Volunteer Fire Association has retained an attorney in order to recoup over $7000 that AVFA has not received from the town. Discussion about hiring a police officer to work in Weathersfield and to be hired out to Cavendish and Baltimore revealed the hire rate to be $65 per hour for 20-25 hours for Cavendish and 5-8 hour for Baltimore. The select board voted to suspend the Fire Commission indefinitely while the board discusses the formation of a municipal fire department. The board will meet the first Monday of the month for about one hour and the second Tuesday of the month for two hours to discuss the transition. More information about the select board and the town contact Town Manager, Ed Morris, at 802-674-2626 or townmanager@weathersfield.org.
Dump Truck and Car Collide on Rte 131 Monday morning Nov. 12.
Around 8:30 a.m. Monday morning a 2014 International tandem dump truck owned by St. Pierre, Inc. and driven by Dennis J. Thompson, 63 of Charlestown was traveling westbound on VT Route 131 and crossed the double yellow center on the sharp corner by the intersection of Branch Brook Road and collided with a 2015 Toyota Camry driven by Ronald Prouty, 46, of Weathersfield. No injuries were reported at the scene. Prouty was taken to the hospital as a precaution. Thompson was cited under Vermont Civil Violation Complaint 3321345 T23 VSA 1038 (driving on roadways laned for traffic) and court action in Windsor County is pending according to a Vermont State Police report.
The crash resulted in diesel fuel and oil being spilled creating a hazmat situation that had traffic tied up for hours. West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department and Ascutney Volunteer Fire Association responded to the crash and initiated the hazmat containment and clean-up.
Reed Trucking wrecker operators/roadside service technicians also aided in the clean up of the oil leaking from the dump truck.
More photos from the scene: CLICK HERE
Adventures and Assignments
Thursday night we hit the Briggs Opera House for a very special concert with Mary Gauthier and Jaimee Harris. The show was one of two Kirschner Concerts we attended this weekend. Mary is out on tour for her new CD "Rifles and Rosary Beads" co-written with U.S. veterans and their families, the eleven deeply personal songs on this album reveal the untold stories, and powerful struggles that these veterans and their spouses deal with abroad and after returning home.
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The Logger and The Fiddler at Lebanon Opera House. Rusty DeWees and Patrick Ross
The Logger (aka Rusty DeWees) and The Fiddler (aka Patrick Ross) brought their Vermont styled music and comedy show to Lebanon Opera House on Saturday, Nov. 10. The capacity crowd enjoyed almost two hours of song, “wicked good” fiddling and some humorous stories.
More photos: CLICK HERE
Lucinda Williams at Lebanon Opera House
Grammy-winning artist Lucinda Williams and her band Buick 6 brought their fall tour to Lebanon Opera House on Sunday, Nov. 11. Williams is out on the road for the 20th anniversary of her Grammy-winning LP “Car Wheels on a Gravel Road”. She is hitting just 10 cities and Lebanon Nh was one of them. Williams performed the critically acclaimed album in its entirety, followed by a second set of songs from throughout her career.
5K Turkey Trots Thursday Nov. 22
The Climb Fitness Center in Brownsville hosts its 5th annual canine-friendly 5K run/walk beginning at 7:45 am. Pre-register online ($10), or on site at 7:30 am ($12). More information is at The Climb's website.Zack's Place Thanksgiving Turkey Trot begins at 10:00 am. This is a key fundraiser for Zack's Place in Woodstock, a community enrichment center for individuals with special needs. Registration is $30. Get details and register for this 5K run/walk here.
Get Out and About Events
Vermont author Barbara Williams Sheperd in Ascutney at the Weathersfield Proctor Library Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. The library hosts Sheperd whose book “Under An Eagle’s Wing” is based on her father’s life growing up an orphan in Vermont during the 1920s. “Gone Too Soon”, and “Gone Too Soon, Book II”, are a Biography of Anne Crahan Williams who was born in Pittsford, Vermont in 1909 and lived much of her adult life in Weathersfield.Christmas Bazaar in Windsor at Old South Church Saturday, Nov. 17 9 a.m.-2 p.m.. The Christmas Attic will feature new and gently used Christmas items for purchase. The Gift Shop, handcrafts, and a bake sale will all support costs of the new furnace at the church. A chili-to-go lunch will be available.
Holiday Market in Springfield at the United Methodist Church, 10 Valley Street Saturday, Nov. 17 10 a.m.-1 p.m.. The Springfield Farmers' Market hold their Holiday Market with local goods and gifts for the holidays.
Holiday Craft Workshop in Springfield at The Gallery at the VAULT Saturday Nov. 17 11 a.m.-4 p.m.. Join teacher Christine Mix for a workshop in holiday creations including ornaments, paper crafts, natural material art, and more. Cost is $35 (members) or $40 (non-members). Bring materials from home, or use supplies provided for $10. Please stop by the Gallery at the VAULT, 68 Main Street, or visit the web page for additional information.
Brownsville 2018 Holiday Happenings in West Windsor Saturday Dec. 1 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Church & West Windsor Town Hall Kick off your holiday season in Brownsville 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas Bazaar at Town Hall; 11a.m.-1 p.m. Luncheon at the Bazaar; 4:00 Brownsville Holiday Tree Lighting, Caroling, Refreshments and Santa across from Town Hall; 5:30 p.m. Christmas Concert at Brownsville Community Church. More info. Contact Linda Ley 802-484-3200.
Music and Performances
Briggs Opera House in White River Junction. Nov. 17 JAG Juke Joint 6:30 p.m. A benefit dinner party for JAG Productions. Tickets at https://www.jagproductionsvt.com.Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m.. Nov. 16 Steve Ellis; Nov. 23 Ali T; Nov 30 Johnny O; Dec. 7 Steve Ellis; Dec. 14 Johnny O; Dec. 21 Josh Hall; Dec. 28 Ali T.
The Engine Room in WRJ. Nov. 17 The Tricksters 9 p.m.; Nov. 24 Jarv and Mister Burns 9 p.m.; Nov. 30 Kelly Ravin and the Welterweights 9 p.m.; Dec.1 Fire and Ice 9 p.m..
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Nov. 17 Gina Capossela and the Raqs Salaam Dance Theater present Marrakech to Mumbai: Dances of the People; Nov. 29-Dec. 1 She Loves Me-Wet Paint Players 7 p.m.; Dec 8-Dec 9 Clara’s Dream ; Jan. 12 Recycle Percussion; Feb 1 Moondance ; Feb 8 Lula Wiles ; April 18 50 years of Jethro Tull .
Taverne On The Square in Claremont. Nov. 15 Erik Boedtker 5:30 p.m.; Nov. 16 Diamond Special 9 p.m.; Nov. 21 Best Not Broken 8 p.m.; Nov. 23 Bob and Shane 7 p.m.; Nov. 30 Jason Cann 7 p.m..
Windsor Station in Windsor. Nov. 15 Doc Tom’s Band 7 p.m.; Nov. 16 Rusted Chrome 9:30 p.m., Nov. 17 Hambone 9:30 p.m.; Nov 23 Diamond Special 9:30 p.m.; Nov. 24 Funkwagon 10 p.m., Nov. 27 The Bubsies 6 p.m., Nov. 30 Green Mountain Roots 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: 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
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. Route 106 at the old Perkinsville Elementary School.
Need to Find a Business in Weathersfield: weathersfielddirectory.org.
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