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Weathersfield News February 11, 2015
Snow and more snow. But that didn't slow me down. Weekends are my busy time as a freelance photographer.
And this past weekend was no different.
Thursday I did a photo shoot at Edge Fitness and Wellness at Ascutney Mountain Resort. I attended their Boot Camp, Pilates Yoga Fusion and their Gymnastics class.
Friday night I hit Opening Night of Fiddler On The Roof in Woodstock, what a show.
Saturday I was back at Ascutney Mountain for the Big Foot 5 K Snow Shoe.
Then I spent the afternoon in Hartland for Hartland's Winterfest and Chili Cook Off.
Sunday I was back in Hartland for the 7th Annual Chocolate Auction (one of my favorite assignments!)
All these galleries may be found at: http://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontStandard/Galleries
Annual Town Meeting
Monday Mar. 2 and Tuesday Mar. 3. The Monday meeting takes place at the Weathersfield School
The meeting will be adjourned until 10 a.m. Tuesday Mar. 3
where the remaining 17 Articles and Town Officers will be voted on by
Australian Ballot. These "money" articles include: Article
10-$1,258,844 ($896,188 raised by taxes) for the Town Budget. Article 11-$1,
037,746 (746,575 to be raised by taxes) for Town Highway . Article 12-$266,550 (to be
raised by fee collection) for Solid Waste Management.
Articles 13, 14 and 15 (not in the operating budget) are to
borrow funds for: the 1879 Perkinsville
School
The remaining low budget Articles (also not in the operating
budget) include $100 for the Weathersfield Directory, $1,800 for the
Connecticut River Transit (CRT), $2,145 for the Health Care and Rehabilitation
Services (HCRS), $400 for SAPA TV, $1,200
for Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA), $600 for the Vermont
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI), $9,680 for the
Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Vermont and New Hampshire (VNAVNH) and $480 to
support the activities of the Windsor County Partners (WCP.)
Select Board News:
The Select Board met Feb. 2. A few announcements were made.
Mr. John Arrison announced that a representative of Velco
will be attending the Feb. 17 meeting of the Select Board and urged anyone who
may be affected by the proposed power line project to attend. BJ Esty announced
that the School Board has changed its regular meeting night to the second
Monday of each month to accommodate those who wish to attend both the Select
Board meetings and the School Board meetings. The new schedule will take effect
in April.
Members of the 1879 Perkinsville School Committee were
present to request the Board’s stand Article 4 on the warrant for Town Meeting.
Mr. Arrison stated that this was an opportunity for the voters to express their
support for the school and that the Select Board should remain neutral.
Presentation of the three articles pertaining to the school was discussed. It
was agreed that the Board and the Committee would collaborate on presentation
of the articles.
Proposed Policy Change First Reading : Amend personnel policy regarding
length of probationary period for new hires. Town Manager Mullen is requesting
the policy change, which would extend the probationary period of all new hires
from its current ninety days to one year. It is Mr. Mullen’s opinion that the
longer period is fairer to both the new hire and the Town. After discussing the
proposed language, the board asked that Mr. Mullen clarify the term “these
rules” in item (B) and to consider keeping the existing policy with regard to
item (C). A second reading will happen on Feb. 17.
The Board announced that they will be competing in the Town
Challenge on Mar. 21.
1879 Perkinsville
Schoolhouse Committee is scheduled to meet on Feb. 10 6:30 p.m., at Perkinsville Community Church
Town Events:
Monthly Weathersfield
Potluck and Program Tuesday, Feb. 17, noon at Perkinsville Community Church
Vestry on Route 106. Trivia games will be enjoyed, and Pat Daniels
will inform the group on what will be discussed and voted on at the
Weathersfield Town Meeting. Bring a hot dish, salad or dessert.
Beverages will be provided. For information call Lorraine Zigman 802-263-5245;
email: lzigman@comcast.net .
"The LOGGER" Rusy DeWees Saturday, Feb. 28 7 p.m.
at Windsor High School Theater
to BenefitWest Weathersfield Volunteer Fire
Department. Tickets are now on sale by calling 802-952-9712 ($22 advance / $25
at the door) or at one of the following businesses/sponsors: Springfield Auto
Mart, River Road in Springfield, Frazer's Place, Rte 5 North in Windsor, Mr.
G's Restaurant, Rte 131 in Ascutney, MJ Harrington's Jewelers in Newport, NH. Come
and enjoy an evening of fun and laughs while supporting a good cause.
to Benefit
Gun Raffle $10.00 a TICKET. Drawing to be held on Mar. 1. Tickets
may be purchased at Downers Four Corners Store/ Route 106 Deli Store or by
calling 802-356-0623 Prizes: Ruger
American Riffle with a Redfield Scope, -22-250 Rem., -223 Rem,. 243
Win., -270 Win., -7mm-08 Rem., -30-06 Rem., -308 Win. Must be
18+ years old and pass a Federal Background to Claim Prize.
Drama Club Dates-Seeking
talent for the 2nd Annual "Got Talent Show" to be held on Thursday,
Feb. 26 7 p.m. Dust off your tap shoes,
jokes and vocal cords! WS is looking for unique talent acts to make this show
even more successful than last year. Please contact Erica Yuengling with
any questions. Got Talent Show ,Thursday,
Feb. 26 7 p.m. Weathersfield's (Dress
rehearsal Wednesday, Feb. 25 3-5 p.m.) A
Connecticut
February Break-February
vacation this year will be the week of Feb.16-20.
Weathersfield Proctor
Library Call 674-2863 or email weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com for
more information about these events.-Drop
In Valentine Card Making Thursday Feb. 12 from 1-4 p.m.-American Red Cross Babysitter's Course,
Saturday Apr. 11 Martin Memorial Hall 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pre-registration
required. Sign up at the Library. Class size limited to 12, Bring a bag lunch
the day of the course.
Ongoing:
Weathersfield
Knit/Crochet Group
Beginning Dec. 1 1-2:30 p.m. Perkinsville Community
Church
Food Shelf
The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located at 7303 Route 131 -
the former "World of Discovery" daycare. Thanks to the generosity of
their donors, the Weathersfield Food Shelf will now be open every Thursday from
4-5 p.m.
Senior Exercise
Program in Ascutney-FREE sponsored
by RSPV- Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. in basement of Martin Memorial Hall, Route 5, Ascutney , VT.
Weathersfield Proctor
Library, Hours: Wed 10-6 p.m.; Thurs
& Fri noon-6 p.m.; Sat 9-1 p.m. FREE
Programs-FREE Computer Tutor - Fridays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Do you want to learn how to use a computer? Sign up for email or Facebook or
learn more about internet safety? Did you know the library offers downloadable
eBooks and audiobooks? Sign up required. BYOL (bring your own laptop or
smartphone if you have one).-Storytime Wednesdays
11 a.m. Jan 21 - May 27-Crafternoons for
Kids Thursdays 3-4 p.m. For 6 weeks Jan. 29 - Mar. 5
Need to Find a
Business in Weathersfield: http://www.weathersfielddirectory.org/