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Weathersfield News November 11, 2015
Congratulations to Chris and Sally
Harris. They were among the recipients of the Successful Aging Awards given out
at the annual meeting of Senior Solutions on Oct. 28 in Springfield . Successful Aging Awards are
presented to seniors in southeastern Vermont
based on their contributions to the community. Senior Solutions is the
non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving Southeastern
Vermont . For more information please visit: seniorsolutionsvt.org
Congratulations also go out to
David Allen of Perkinsville for landing the lead role in the independent film
"Elixir" (shot in Burlington, VT)
and the three part mini-series "And Then They Came" (available
on Vimeo beginning Nov 15.) Allen is a single father who works a factory job to
support himself and his son Jacoby. Allen began his career singing with a solo in a Weathersfield School
November can be dark and depressing but this past weekend for me was filled with laughter. Thursday night I saw the ArtisTree Theatre Company's production of Neil Simon's "Laughter on the 23rd Floor." It's playing in Damon Hall, Hartland. It runs again this weekend-check it out!
More images: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Artistree/Laughter-on-the-23rd-Floor/
I followed this up by a "Comedy Night for Bernie Sanders" at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction. A bunch of Upper Valley and Burlington comedians hosted an evening of sketches and stand up benefiting Sanders's 2016 Campaign.
More images: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Briggs-Opera-House/Comedy-for-Bernie/
Next up for me two concerts and a play-how about you?
November can be dark and depressing but this past weekend for me was filled with laughter. Thursday night I saw the ArtisTree Theatre Company's production of Neil Simon's "Laughter on the 23rd Floor." It's playing in Damon Hall, Hartland. It runs again this weekend-check it out!
I followed this up by a "Comedy Night for Bernie Sanders" at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction. A bunch of Upper Valley and Burlington comedians hosted an evening of sketches and stand up benefiting Sanders's 2016 Campaign.
Next up for me two concerts and a play-how about you?
Select Board News: According to the Town Manager’s report, the
current highway budget used the entire $132,601 surplus to reduce taxes,
replace the Beliveau well, and replace the heating system at the highway garage.
FY15 tax year ended short $42,645. The net effect of these factors will require
$174,000 in additional taxes to support a level-funded highway budget with
seven employees. Cuts to the highway budget could include reduced use of equipment
rental, contract work, Class 3 Paving, culverts, and roads signs lines. Fire
Commission Monthly Report–Board Member Lynn Esty presented the commission
report repeating the request to have the Gulf Road dry hydrant repaired and
questioned the coding of repairs of the AVFD fire truck to the AVFD repair
line. In a related issue, the board hire John Wood at $50 per hour for a total
not to exceed $2500 for Town fire services evaluation. Select Board members Boyer,
Fuller and Arrison voted in favor and Esty voted nay. Discontinue Transfer Station Electronic Waste Collection? Town
manager Mullen reported that electronic waste is piling up. The Town collects
about 3 tons a month, Mr. Mullen recommended that we stop collecting the waste
until a solution for removal or sale can be found. Mr. Fuller suggested
charging for accepting the waste as an alternative. It was agreed that
residents will be given a choice of paying for immediate disposal of their
electronic waste or waiting until an alternative is available. In the meantime,
Mr. Mullen will look into solutions with the State. New Town Meeting day-The Town will meet for Town Meeting on Saturday , Feb. 27 instead of Monday evening before
Australian Balloting. Mrs. Esty volunteered to start planning for the Saturday
Town Meeting in February. She will talk to other towns that have such meetings
and look into possible day care and meals provisions.
You can keep up with all the Town
Boards and Commissions by visiting: http://www.weathersfieldvt.org/boards
Notice of Office closure:
Town Clerk's Office-Nov. 18 and 19 for the New England Cities
Town Calendar of Events:
Monthly Weathersfield Potluck-Tuesday, Nov. 17 noon in the vestry
of Perkinsville VT Community Church on Rt. 106. All are welcome. Please bring
and share a favorite reading or poem with the group. Bring a hot
dish, salad or dessert. Paper goods and beverages will be provided. Contact: Lorraine Zigman 802.263.5245
lzigman@comcast.net.
Get Out And About:
Laughter on the 23rd Floor-Damon Hall Hartland VT Nov 13, 14 7:30
p.m. and Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. ArtisTree Theatre presents Neil Simon's comedy about
a group of TV writers in the 1950s. Call 802.457.3500 or visit
http://www.artistreevt.org/laughter-on-the-23rd-floor-fall-2015.html
When In Rome-Lebanon Opera House Lebanon NH Nov 13, 14 7 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. Trumbull Hall Troupe presents an original play written by Jodi Picoult and Kyle van Leer and composed by Ellen Wilber. Tickets may be purchased online at: http://www.trumbullhalltroupe.com/tickets/
Spamalot! Hartford High School Auditorium Hartford Nov 13, 14 7-9:30 p.m. A student production of the comedy based on
the Monty Python film. 802.359.1172.
Comedian Bob Marley Claremont Opera House Claremont NH
Mary Poppins-Northern Stage White River Junction VT
A Walk in The Woods-Briggs Opera House White River Junction VT
Suspended Worlds
Book Launch- Robinson Town Hall New York City
will present the story of finding and preserving hundreds of stage curtains,
which were created from the late nineteenth to mid-twentieth centuries and used
as backdrops for performances in town halls, local theaters, and grange halls
in Vermont , New Hampshire ,
and Maine Reading
Ongoing:
Valley Court Diversion Programs-Volunteer are needed in Weathersfield/Springfield
areas to work with low level offenders in the community. The organization
embraces the principles of restorative justice. As a volunteer, you will hear
participant's stories and help create a restorative contract with them. The
group meets once a month at the Springfield Police Department, your commitment
will require about 3 hours a month. Training is provided. For more information
please visit our website at www.vcdp.org or
call Maureen at 802-295-5078
#10.
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 10-8 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. Story Hour
with Jordan: Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
Volunteers in Action (VIA) is looking for volunteer drivers. VIA is
an organization that drives people to doctor's appointments, usually at Mt. Ascutney
Hospital
Need to Find a Business in Weathersfield: http://www.weathersfielddirectory.org/
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