Weathersfield News Feb. 17 #weathersfieldVT #VT
Weathersfield News February 17,
2016
Sadly, I witnessed another old Weathersfield farm house burn to the ground on Monday. We lost Larry Moore, our beloved school bus driver in December and now his house is gone too.
The house was fully involved and fire companies from both sides of the Connecticut River responded. Fire fighters battled the subzero temperatures; getting water on the flames proved a challenge.
The fire hoses kept freezing up and many of the Towns’s dry hydrants were frozen. In addition, West Weathersfield Chief Engineer, Josh Dauphin reported that 4 or 5 engines had frozen pumps. Tankers from surrounding towns responded. Dauphin thought between 15-20 companies were called to the scene.
The fire is believed to have been started by a pellet stove in the building's west side "bump." Dauphin said that Moore's son was looking after the home and that fire did not appear suspicious but was under investigation.
No injuries were reported. The house was a total loss. Route 131 was closed for most of the morning and State highways crews were on hand to salt the iced-up road. The American Red Cross was on scene providing hot coffee and sandwiches to the fire fighters.
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No injuries were reported. The house was a total loss. Route 131 was closed for most of the morning and State highways crews were on hand to salt the iced-up road. The American Red Cross was on scene providing hot coffee and sandwiches to the fire fighters.
More images: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/News-/Moore-Fire-Feb-2016/
February vacation week and the
question comes up-what do you do with the children? This is even more
complicated because of the lack of snow, no skiing. I hope all you parents of
school-aged children found some happy solution for all involved and I'm jealous
if you took a family vacation to a warmer climate! Maybe I'll see some of you
at The 20th Annual Cardboard Box Derby on Saturday. Good news for warm weather
lovers (like me!) pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training!
I got to see Bruce Springsteen again last Wednesday night Feb. 10 in Hartford at the XL Center. Another 3. 5 hour marathon from this 66 year old and his amazing E-Street Band.
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Video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB92E676CC4801776
Video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB92E676CC4801776
On to the other town news...
Select Board News: The Select Board met on Tuesday Feb. 16 rather
than Monday Feb. 15 because of the Holiday .
One of the issues on their agenda is discussion on an advisory vote at Town
Meeting on Vermont
legalization of marijuana. I'll report on this next week.
Math Meet Winner-Feb. 4, 2016 at the Math Meet in Bellows Falls
Get Out And About:
Jason Cann in Windsor
Thursday Feb. 18, 5-8 p.m. Harpoon Brewery, 336 Ruth Carney Drive .
Thumpin' Thursday in Windsor
Feb 18, 7-10 p.m. Windsor Station Restaurant & Barroom, 26 Depot Avenue . Thumpin' Thursday Music
Nights at Windsor Station featuring some of the best acoustic trios in the
upper valley.
Music at The Inn at Weathersfield in Perkinsville Friday nights, 1342 Route 106. Awe-inspiring food and live music from some of the best performers in
The Spirit of Johnny Cash in Claremont
Friday Feb. 19, 8 p.m., Claremont
Opera House, 58 Opera House Square .
Harold Ford and the Cash Band play songs by the late musician $20.
603-542-4433.
Sleigh Ride Week in Woodstock
Saturday Feb 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Billings
Farm & Museum, 69 Old River
Road . Horse-drawn sleigh rides, jack-jumper
sledding and dairy farm tours $4-$14,
under 2 free. 802-457- 2355.
Owl Festival in Quechee Saturday Feb. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Vermont Institute
of Natural Science 6565 Woodstock Road .
Stories, crafts, live animal programs and campfire. Included with admission $11.50 or $13.50, 3 and under free.
802-359-5000.
18th-Century Pewter Celebration in North
Springfield , Vt. Saturday Feb. 20, 2-3
p.m., Springfield
Art and Historical Society, 65 Route 106. Antique dealer and historian Ron
Patch discusses the society's pewter collection. Free. 802-886-8430.
Roast Beef Suppers (only two dinner left!) in Hartland, Saturdays
Feb 20 and 27 5-7 p.m., Congregational (Brick) Church, 10 Station Road , Hartland. Includes
homemade rolls and side dishes $7 or $15. 802-436-2792.
Country Dance Series in Hartland, Saturday Feb. 20, 7:30-10
p.m. Damon Hall $8 adults, children under 12 free with an adult. Dudley Laufman, Traditional New
England Barn Dances: squares, contras and reels! “Everyone can do these old
time social dances like the Virginia Reel. No Experience
Necessary!” http://laufman.org/.
It Was Highway Robbery! The Saga of George Ryan in Charlestown Sunday Feb. 21, 2-4
p.m., Town Hall, 19 Summer St. A discussion about the 1811 trial that took
place in Charlestown .
Free. 603-826-9726.
Northern Stage’s The Hound of the Baskervilles in White River Junction Wednesday Feb 24, 7:30-10 p.m. runs through Saturday Mar. 12. The
Annual Grade 8 Science
Fair
Weathersfield School
The Reading Bell Tolls." Contact the
Library for more information and to reserve your copy of the book,
802-674-2863.
The Weathersfield's Got Talent Show Thursday Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m.
Host by The Weathersfield
School
Annual Town Meeting Saturday Feb. 27, 10 a.m. School District
Meeting, noon-Town Meeting at the Weathersfield
School
Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) The Weathersfield Police
Department will be offering a nine hour class in Rape Aggression Defense. Three
nightly classes Mon, Wed and Thurs from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 29, Mar. 2, Mar. 3 or an all day Saturday class Mar. 5 8 a.m.-5
p.m.. Class size is limited to 10 people Contact: Weathersfield Town Office
Phone 802-674 2626, email: police@weathersfield.org
or https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT/
Ongoing:
Weathersfield Food Shelf is now open in the 1879 School in
Perkinsville every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. during the winter season.
In the event of inclement weather contact Weathersfield Town Office,
674-2626, for information.
Yoga Tuesday nights, Weathersfield Town Hall Claremont , NH The Ahimsa Yoga Center is located
at 140 North Street ,
across from Barnes
Park
Valley Court Diversion Programs-Volunteer 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
3 hours a month. Training is provided. For more information please visit our
website at www.vcdp.org or
call Maureen at 802.281.5213.
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. Your mileage
is reimbursable. Please call VIA at (802) 674-5971 ask for Martha or
Scottie.
Need to Find a Business in
Weathersfield: http://www.weathersfielddirectory.org/
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