Weathersfield News March 9 #WeathersfieldVT #VT
Weathersfield News March 9, 2016
The votes in Town have been
tallied. There were only two contested races for Select Person. The three year
seat: C. Peter Cole-557 , Charles P. Horton-378; the two year seat: John
Arrison-419 and Kelly Murphy-518. In the
write-in race for the three year school director seat, Heidi Remick (141) received 10 more write-in votes than Sean
Whalen (131). The Town Budget passed (Yes-599, No-382) as did the School Budget
(Yes-679, No-296). The articles placing funds into town reserve accounts all
passed except for the Weathersfield Proctor Library request of $15,000 (to
replace some funds used to build an ADA
accessible bathroom) it was defeated 520 to 466.
Select Board News: At their organizational meeting Thursday,
Mar. 3, it was the first time in Town History that two women were seated on the
select board at the same time. Kelly Ribeiro Murphy (only the 7th woman to be
voted onto the Select Board in the Towns 250+ year existence) joined Lynn Esty.
More on the Select Board next week.
Last Thursday I attended the Neko Case show at Lebanon Opera House. Jennifer O'Connor opened the show.
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More images from the concert: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/Neko-Case/
Woodstock Vermont hosted the Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games last weekend. The Annual Governor's Reception was held at the Woodstock Inn and Resort. Guest speakers included Athlete Chris Mitchell who is a snow boarder; Tim Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics and David Pearce (Simon Pearce's son) who presented Shriver with a signature Simon Pearce bowl.
More images from the Governor's Reception: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontStandard/March-2016/SOVT-Governors-Reception/
Opening Ceremonies were held on The Green from 7:30-8:30 p.m.. The Vermont State Law Enforcement "Keepers of the Flame" escorted Olympian Johnny Moretti, bringing the torch run to the Winter Games.
The event included the delegation parade, speeches, the torch run, and fireworks. Tim Shriver was treated like a rock star by the Olympians.
More images from the Opening Ceremony: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontStandard/March-2016/SOVT/
Saturday night I attended another Billsville House Concert, in Manchester VT. The Huntress and Holder of Hands performed.
This newly formed band played about an hour in what turned out to be their fourth live appearance. The vocal harmonies were ethereal.
More images from the show: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/BillsvilleHouseConcerts/The-Huntress/
Videos from this and other Billsville Shows: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKa6O-DUsAoCVHPI27BQl3Pj0VF-m0GvU
Monday I was at Woodstock Union High School's Yoh Theatre in Woodstock to get a sneak a peek at the Yoh Players rehearsal of "Three Musketeers."
Performances are Friday, March 11 (7pm), Saturday, March 12
(7pm) and Sunday March 13 (2pm) at the Yoh Auditorium at the high school.
Videos from this and other Billsville Shows: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKa6O-DUsAoCVHPI27BQl3Pj0VF-m0GvU
Monday I was at Woodstock Union High School's Yoh Theatre in Woodstock to get a sneak a peek at the Yoh Players rehearsal of "Three Musketeers."
More images from the Yoh Players-Three Musketeers: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Yoh-Theatre/Three-Musketeers-Rehearsal/
Get Out And About:
Baked Haddock Dinner in Claremont ,
Friday Mar. 11, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Mary's Parish gym, 32 Pearl St. Includes baked potatoes,
green beans, coleslaw, rolls, drink and dessert $5 or $10. Stations of the Cross follows
dinner. 603-542-8062.
The Three Musketeers in Woodstock, Friday, Mar. 11, 7 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 12, 7 p.m. and Sunday Mar. 13, 2 p.m. The Yoh Players perform the Alexandre Dumas classic with period costumes and swords fights.
The Three Musketeers in Woodstock, Friday, Mar. 11, 7 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 12, 7 p.m. and Sunday Mar. 13, 2 p.m. The Yoh Players perform the Alexandre Dumas classic with period costumes and swords fights.
Meet the Easter Bunny in Claremont, Saturday Mar. 12, 10
a.m.-noon, Rent-A-Center, Claremont Marketplace, 367 Washington St. Families,
children and pets get photographs taken with Easter Bunny $5 or $7. Proceeds benefit Sullivan County
Humane Society. 603-542-3277.
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 Barrette Center 74 Gates Street . Three actors play 16
characters in the endlessly funny madcap adventure! More information please
visit: http://northernstage.org/buy-now/2015-2016-season/coming-soon-the-hound-of-the-baskervilles/
or call 802.296.7000.
Cabin Fever Dinner in West Windsor ,
Saturday Mar, 12, 5:30-8 p.m. This
year’s meal will once again be prepared by Jeanne Matos, our Board President
and Culinary Institute of America trained chef. Enjoy your choice of meat or
vegetable lasagna, served with salad, fresh bread, and dessert. $15 per person
or $10 for children under 10 and senior citizens. This event is BYOB. Seatings
available at 5:30PM and 7:00PM. The main shelter will also be open, so be sure
to visit with the animals! If you’d like to purchase your tickets in advance,
or have questions, please call us today at 802-484-LUCY.
Hartland Community Prom in Hartland Saturday Mar. 12, 7-10 p.m. The
3rd annual Hartland Community Prom sponsored by the First Universalist Society
is on; dress up, dress down, wear what makes you feel good. And bring your
friends!!
Monthly Perkinsville VT Potluck in Perkinsville Mar. 15, noon - Perkinsville Church Vestry on Route 106. All
are welcome. The program will be Ruth Kelin and Sally Reeves playing
old familiar Broadway tunes as duets on the flute and piano.
Bring a hot dish, salad or dessert. Paper goods and beverages will be provided.
Contact Lorraine Zigman at 802-263-5245; lzigman@comcast.net
Country Dance Series in Hartland, Mar. 19 7:30-10 p.m. Damon Hall $8 adults, children under 12 free with an adult. Nils Fredland with Peter Sutherland and
friends “Making traditional dance, music and song accessible and available to
everyone.” http://www.nilsfredland.com/.
Apr. 16: Adam
Boyce – Yankee fiddler and caller of square dances popular from the
1930’s to 1950’s. https://www.creativeground.org/profile/adam-r-boyce-0
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 Vermont . Mar. 18 TBA, Mar. 25 Dave Clark & Jed.
Mimi Baird to Speak in Ascutney, Mar. 23, 7 p.m. The
Weathersfield Proctor Library will host an evening with Mimi Baird. Baird will
speak about her book about her father "He Wanted The Moon." Donations
toward the Library Expansion Fund will be accepted at the door.
5th Annual
Team Town Weathersfield School
Ongoing:
Low Cost Cat Pay/Neuter Clinics in Springfield . Call Springfield Animal Hospital 802-885-3997 for
an appointment. Clinic dates: April 26, May 31, August 16, September 13,
October 11 and December 13. Weathersfield residents are reimbursed for cost of
surgery up to $50, limit three (3) cats. Please bring SNAP form (available at
the Town Office.)
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.
Need to Find a Business in
Weathersfield: http://www.weathersfielddirectory.org/
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