Weathersfield Weekly Blog June 27 edition
Nope! And no more waiting in long lines.
Instead, there is now a seasonal HHW Depot to offer a more convenient way to dispose of bathroom cleaners, nail polish remover, paint, insecticides, chemical fertilizers, gasoline, etc.
They are open Tuesday and Thursday mornings (they can't find any weekend help at present) and closing at the end of September.
Call Mary O'Brien at 802-674-9235 for an appointment and directions to the Depot.
DO NOT BRING
Asbestos
Auto Batteries (transfer station – free recycling)
Alkaline Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9v – free recycling at transfer stations)
Rechargeable Batteries (free recycling at transfer station)
Computers (free recycling at transfer station)
Empty containers (recycle)
Fireworks
Fluorescent Bulbs (free recycling at transfer station or hardware store)
Medical Waste (ask pharmacist)
Medicines (bring to police department or sheriff’s office dropbox)
Radioactive Material
Waste Oil (bring to one of these sites)
DO BRING
Antifreeze
Automotive Products
Gasoline
Hobby Chemicals
Household Cleaners
Kerosene
Paint Cleaners
Pesticides
Oil-based and Latex Paints
Pool Chemicals
Mercury Thermometers
Mercury Thermostats
The pilot of a single-engine plane suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries when his aircraft crashed into the Connecticut River on Wednesday morning, according to Charlestown Police Chief Patrick Connors.
George Tucker, 27, of Ludlow, Vt., the plane’s lone occupant, was taken by ambulance to Springfield Hospital in Vermont, Connors said in a news release that evening.
Tucker reported a mechanical malfunction with the engine, before colliding with high-tension powerlines near the Charlestown Picnic Area and Boat Launch on Lower Landing Road around 10:15 a.m., Connors said. He had taken off in a 1952 PA-18 Alpha bush-style plane from Hartness State Airport in Springfield, Vt., about 35 minutes before the crash, according to the release, which describes him as an experienced pilot.
The first officer at the scene discovered Tucker swimming about 50 feet from where the wing of the yellow biplane was sticking out of the water, Connors said.
Police were able to communicate with Tucker, who swam the approximately 200 yards to the shore where officers were able to help him out of the water, the release states.
Ethan Weinstein reports for VT Digger that based on the yard signs, Windsor County residents are paying attention to the local sheriff’s race — the first contested election for the position in over a decade.
Democratic candidates Ryan Palmer and Thomas Battista are vying to oust longtime incumbent Michael Chamberlain, a Republican who’s served as sheriff since 1978.
The Aug. 9 primary pits the insider, Battista — a deputy in the department for nearly 20 years — against Palmer, a police officer in Ludlow and chair of the Windsor Selectboard, who has positioned himself as the changemaker in an often overlooked political race.
“I'm probably the most progressive one in this race,” Palmer said in an interview, vowing to end so-called “policing for profit.”
In Vermont, sheriffs are obligated to undertake certain duties designated by the state, such as serving eviction papers and transporting prisoners and people with mental illnesses.
The state’s meager county-level budgets allocate some money to sheriff’s departments, and state funding supports the sheriffs’ salaries and those of a couple of dozen deputies split among the counties.
Days after Attorney General TJ Donovan vacated his statewide role to accept a job in the private sector, Gov. Phil Scott on Wednesday appointed Susanne Young, a former deputy attorney general and secretary of administration, to complete the remaining six months of Donovan’s term.
The move by the Republican governor drew criticism from the Democratic Attorneys General Association, as well as both Democratic candidates now running for the seat: Charity Clark, Donovan’s former chief of staff, and Rory Thibault, Washington County state’s attorney. Both candidates raised questions around the process that led to Young’s appointment. A veteran civil servant, Young is stepping back into state government after just months spent in retirement. Having served more than 40 years, she retired last November from her role as secretary of administration. In that role, Young oversaw large swaths of state government, including budgeting, human resources, government buildings and more.
Before heading the Agency of Administration, Young served as deputy attorney general under Democratic Attorney General Bill Sorrell. She previously held top jobs with Republican Jim Douglas when he was governor and state treasurer.
Photos and story later this week. Check back
4th of July Events
Woodstock Monday, July 4
Fourth of July on the farm: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road. $8-$17, children under 4 free. Includes lawn games, crafts for the kids, youth and adult spelling bees, historic “baseball,” live music and food available for purchase. Visitors of all ages can join the team or cheer from the bleachers. billingsfarm.org.
Crafts, games, touch-a-truck, cookout and ice cream beginning at 6 p.m. at Woodstock Union High School, 100 Amsden Way. BoarderStone Band perform from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. The Ora E. Paul American Legion and Boy Scout Troop 220 will perform a flag ceremony at 8 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. townofwoodstock.org.
Programs for ages 0-9 Stories, singing, and crafts every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30.
Summer Evening with Friends and Neighbors Returns July 30th 6 PM
The Weathersfield Proctor Library Fundraising Committee has announced the return of their annual “Summer Evening with Friends and Neighbors.” The date is Saturday, July 30th at 6 p.m. at the Weathersfield Center Meeting House on the Weathersfield Center Road, in Weathersfield VT.
The band will be the Vermont Bluegrass Pioneers, which is made up of four members. Some you will recognize. It includes Banjo Dan.
In your email-include you phone number.
The hikes are being
organized under the auspices of Weathersfield Parks and Recreation.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome. We expect a range of hiking speeds.
Are you new to hiking? Wear footwear that is broken in and appropriate for our uneven trails. Hikers join us at their own risk.
Feel free to call Steve, organizer, at 263-5439. Experienced hikers, too, please ask questions or comment freely.Marianne Walsh is happy to lead a bird walk from the upper section of Bowen Hill Rd to the wetlands on the Springfield/Weathersfield town line on Skyline Drive. The walk would be during a weekday and would be early (6 AM ?). Marianne walks this section in spring, summer and fall. If interested, contact her at 802-885-9420 or mwalsh@vermontel.net.
Sunday,
July 10th, time to be announced: Crown Point Road
This event is a Crown
Point Road Association tour of 5 or 6 Crown Point Road sites as follows: a
half-mile or a bit more round-trip walk to mile marker 10; not much of a walk
to marker 11; the Grout Cemetery plaque at Plain Cemetery; a short walk from
Cady Hill Road to the 1915 marker stone on Reservoir Road across from the 1780
Chamberlain home; a walk there up the CPR of length to be determined but
ideally with the option of going all the way to the Asa Grout cellar hole (RT
of 40 minutes for me); and a fairly short walk to Upham’s mill on the CPR north
of Wellwood Orchard Road. I expect us to need to car pool. CPRA participants
have priority. If we have more enthusiasts than we can handle in one tour, we
will plan a second.
Saturday,
July 23rd, 4:00 PM: “Up on the Hill” on
conserved land near Charlestown
We will walk on trails up
the hill to a view of Ascutney, a short hike of only a mile and a half round
trip. Some people last year added some of the forest walk to that excursion. I
searched “Up on the Hill UVLT” and went to the website.
Sunday,
August 7th, 11:30 AM: To the Cabin
We follow Swift’s Logging Road up to the crest of
Pikes Peak ridge. Then we follow a trail through the woods to Grace’s skiing
trail, head down that, and finish on a woodsy trail to Steve’s cabin. There is
a nice view there. We will linger – a bit of food provided. The distance to the
cabin will feel like 2 miles, plus a short walk on the Center Road.
Saturday,
August 20th, 9:00 AM: B-29 crash site
We will go up from Matt
Keniston’s on a trail well-maintained, but steep in places and overall a climb.
Round-trip of 3 miles?? It might feel like more. There is a nice viewing spot
halfway up. If anyone wants to head up to the site in the future, contact Matt
for permission. If not sure of making the crucial turns without the tape in
place, contact Steve Aikenhead at 263-5439, steve@vermontel.net.
NO SOUVENIRS! Responsible people only.
Saturday,
September 10th, 4:00 PM:
Ferry Road and the Connecticut
River
This generally level
route with one steep descent of about ten yards heads down shaded Ferry Road
and into Skyline Nursery. Soon it follows the river, sometimes with views. At one point the remains of the huge Consul
Jarvis sheep barn can be glimpsed. (Used to be – high corn last year!) The
total length is about 2 miles. Carol Orth is the leader.
Saturday, September 24th,
9:30 AM: Cooks Pond Loop
This is a route on wooded
dirt roads more than on trail. There is a lovely framed view of Mt. Ascutney
from the south end of Cooks Pond. Other mountain views occur at later points.
Difficulty: easy to moderate, with one long incline and a shorter one. Distance:
almost 3 miles, unless a hiker goes only as far as the pond and then back up,
less than 2 miles.
Saturday,
October 1st, 8:00 AM: Ascutney Mountain
We will go to the fire
tower and the Brownsville Overlook. We will go up the Weathersfield Trail, but
people wanting a less strenuous hike (.7 miles up) could drive up and meet us
at the top, we hope. I expect to join that shorter climb. We leave early
because parking later is a problem.
Other
days in October are open for rescheduling, maybe Mt. Cardigan, and a hike at
your request. That last one could be earlier in the season.
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Front Porch Concert Series
Concerts are held each Thursday night starting July 7th until August 18th, beginning at 7 p.m. on Colburn Park located across from Lebanon City Hall at 51 N. Park St., Lebanon, NH.
Rain Location-First Congregational Church at 10 South Park Street Lebanon, NH 03766.
July 7 - The Big Takeover
July 14 - John Lackard Blues Band
July 21 - The Rough & Tumble
July 28 - Grayson Ty
August 4 - Bassel & The Supernaturals
August 11 - Cold Chocolate
August 18 - Crazy Maggy
July 31-Still Hill
Town of Weathersfield
Weathersfield Police Blotter
Select Board Minutes: The minutes can now be found at https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes
All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.David Fuller Vice Chair
Kelly O'Brien Clerk
Wendy Smith Member
Paul Tillman Member
Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m. July 5July 18August 1August 15
Meeting Minutes https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboardJune 16
May 18 Special Meeting (to sign the Warrant from the May 16th meeting)May 2 (posted now but not posted at press time May 9 in violation of Vermont's Open Meeting law. )
April 18 (posted now, but not posted at press time April 25 in violation of Vermont's Open Meeting law. )
April 4March 21
March 7-(The March 7th meeting minutes are now the March 7th meeting minutes not the Feb. 7th's as originally posted)
Special Meeting March 3-Select Board organization
Town Meeting Minutes
February 21
February 7
January 20
January 3
Kelly O'Brien Clerk
Wendy Smith Member
Paul Tillman Member
April 18 (posted now, but not posted at press time April 25 in violation of Vermont's Open Meeting law. )
April 4
March 7-(The March 7th meeting minutes are now the March 7th meeting minutes not the Feb. 7th's as originally posted)
Special Meeting March 3-Select Board organization
Town Meeting Minutes
February 21
February 7
January 20
January 3
*Vermont Open Meeting LawMinute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request after five calendar days from the date of any meeting. Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body. Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.
Weathersfield School
Meeting Agendas may be found HERE
Weathersfield School Board will meets on TuesdaysVirtual Link: https://meet.google.com/nfo-qttm-bgg
In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)
In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)
Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney
School Board Meeting VIDEOSMeeting MinutesFebruary 11 Special Meeting (Not posted at press time February 21 in violation of Vermont's Open Meeting law. )
February 8 video link (Now posted, not posted at press time February 14 in violation of Vermont's Open Meeting law. )
January 11
January 11
Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield
Frank Santos, Jr. R-Rated Hypnotist Friday June 24 TicketsPrepare to be amazed when you, your friends, and strangers across the room become the stars of this rollicking R-Rated show. Comic hypnotist Frank Santos, Jr. will make you believe you can sing, dance, and much more – muhahaha!Ages 18 and up!
Opera North Blow Me Down Farm Cornish--Sing On
Opera North's "Carnevale" July 8, 9, 10 Tickets
Opera North Cosi fan Tutte July 21, July 23 7 p.m. TicketsOpera North's La Traviata July 27, July 29 and July 31 Tickets
Exercise
Yoga
Whole Roasted Tro
Within Reach Yoga
at Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House
Indoor Classes were at Perkinsville Community Church-Classes will be moved back to the Weathersfield Center Church beginning April 18.
You must Register for each class at least a day ahead by emailing Lisa.
Class sizes limited to 7.
Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm
June 27
~Location Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House~
Tuesday Options: 9:00 am
June 28
~Location Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House~
Walk-ins can register up to 24hrs ahead by emailing Lisa and are available on a first-come, first served basis (classes fill early!).
Please arrive 5 minutes early with your own props and mats. Covid guidelines are being upheld with distancing and masks required anytime you're off your mat. An air purifier runs during class. Please do not attend if you feel sick.
Workshops Online
Vermont Online Workshops
Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: vtaarp@aarp.org with questions.
Visit Our Local Restaurants
Bistro Midva Midva is open Wednesday-Saturday 4:30-9:30 p.m. (Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday) Call (802) 299-1553 or visit their FACEBOOK PAGE for more information.Call ahead for take out 674-9859
93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Exit Ate (802) 674-4299 Wednesdays-Sundays 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
202 VT 131, Ascutney
Inn at Weathersfield (802) 263-9217 93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
202 VT 131, Ascutney
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..
60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153
4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.
Food Assistance
Ascutney Union Church Food Cupboard in Ascutney 5243 Route 5 Saturdays 9-10 a.m. call 802-674-2484.
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.
Beginning Thursday, January 13, the regular opening schedule of 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month will resume. The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!
Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page and leave a message, email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com
Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com.
Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland. 4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.
Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.
Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page and leave a message, email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com
Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com.
Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland. 4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.
Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.
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The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.
Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.
A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.
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Nancy Nutile-McMenemy is an Upper Valley freelance photographer and writer who loves paddle, hike, attend concerts and local events in and around Weathersfield and the Upper Valley.
or visit: www.photosbynanci.com