Weathersfield News Jan 6 #WeathersfieldVT #VT
Weathersfield News January 6, 2016
Welcome to 2016. I trust you all
had a Happy New Year. I still cannot believe that sixteen years have past since
the big millennial scare. Remember back when everyone was fretting that the
world would melt down because all our electronics would fail switching from
1999 to 2000. Wow, sixteen years. Seems to me like the humans are melting down
not the electronics. Are you ready for politics and town meetings and tax time.
Again I say, welcome to 2016. Here we go.
Select Board Meeting Dec 21-Ascutney Fire Chief, Darrin Spaulding asked that an article be place on
the March Town Meeting warrant that would disband the Fire Commission for one
year. Both fire departments are working cooperatively and seats on the
commission are difficult to fill. West Weathersfield Fire Chief, Josh Dauphin spoke
in support. Board member John
Arrison urged the chiefs to get a petition signed (119 valid signatures are
required) before January 14 deadline for filling petitions with the Town Clerk.
Town Roads Projects Discussion-several roads will need attention in
the near future those discussed were: Weathersfield
Center Road ,
Reservoir Road ,
and Amsden School Road .
Select Board member Arrison expressed concern that the Town would need to put
$100,000 a year into paving every year to cover the estimated costs of these
repairs. Right now, there is nothing in the paving budget. Town Manager Jim
Mullen said these three roads represent 58% of the Town’s paved roads. Select
Board member Fuller said the highway fund balance was $90,000; he asked for an
itemized account of how that money has been spent for the next meeting.
Taxes Will Go Up-If all the special article pass and there is no
increase in the Grand List taxes will go up 6.6%. The amount to be raised by
taxes is up by $115,000; the surplus fund balance has been depleted. Budget
Committee member Amy Beth Main
stressed the importance of long-range planning for the Town and its value in
addressing the cost of change. Special articles. represent $65,000 of $1.8 M.
Town Manager Position Update-following an Executive Session the
Board voted to hire Ed Morris as Town Manager for Weathersfield. No further details
were given.
Get Out And About:
Jim Breuer Thursday, January7, 7:30 p.m., Lebanon Opera House, 51 N. Park St. Lebanon
NH
Ali Turner Friday, January 8, 6-8 p.m., Inn
at Weathersfield, 1342 Route 106, Perkinsville.
Moxley Union Friday, January 8, 9-midnight, Skunk Hollow Tavern, Brownsville
Rd Hartland 4 Corners VT.
Spaghetti Dinner in Ascutney Saturday, January 9, 5-7 p.m., Martin Memorial Hall, 5259 Route 5. $10. Sponsored by Ascutney Volunteer Fire Association. 802-674-6869.
Community Meal in Windsor American Legion Hall Court Street. Bring a friend for a meal sponsored by Windsor churches and community groups. Free. 802-674-2157.
Open Mic w/Jim Yeager Wednesday, January 13, 8-11 p.m., Skunk
Hollow Tavern, Brownsville Rd
Hartland 4 Corners VT.
Jason Cann Thursday, January 14, 5-8 p.m., Harpoon Brewery, 336 Ruth Carney Drive , Windsor , VT.
Events: 9-11 a.m. 'Fatscutney'
Fat Bike Race, 9-2 p.m. Tiki Torch Snow Shoe, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Rope
Tow Dedication & Conservation Celebration Ceremony, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch,
1-2 p.m. Ski/Ride Race, 1 p.m.-close 'Smores by the fire. More
information: http://www.mountascutneyoutdoors.org/
Ongoing:
Yoga is becoming more accessible in the area-In Weathersfield: Tuesday nights,
Weathersfield Town Hall Claremont , NH: The Ahimsa Yoga Center is located
at 140 North Street ,
across from Barnes
Park
Third Annual Wildlife Photo Contest-Sponsored by the Weathersfield
Conservation Commission. Requirements: limited to native wildlife (animals,
birds, or insects); Limited to amateur photographers; must be photographed
locally (within 50 mile radius); one submission per person, must be on
an 8 x 10 glossy. There will be three places. Judging will be done by 3
interested persons. Submitted photos can be dropped off at
the Weathersfield Town Office in an envelope plainly
marked Conservation Commission photo contest. There is a drop box at the
Town office for after hours. The following information needs to be
included with the photo: Name, address, phone number, E-mail address, and where
photo was taken. Submission is implied consent Town can duplicate the photo in
their annual report. Winning photos will be mounted and framed, then displayed
for one year at either town office, library, or school, then returned to owner.
Submission deadline Feb. 15, 2016.
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 Food Shelf will be moving soon to the 1879 School
House in Perkinsville. Watch for move signs. 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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