Weathersfield Weekly Blog September 12 edition
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WPL host their Annual Book and Bake Sale
This SaturdaySeptember 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Also coming up for WPL Events...
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This Saturday
The Omicron booster is coming (HERE). Here’s what you need to know about the new Covid vaccine.
Erin Petenko reporting for VT Digger
A new Covid-19 vaccine booster targeted at Omicron strains, called the bivalent vaccine, is coming to Vermont this week, according to the state Department of Health.
Vermont pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens list bivalent vaccine appointments starting Wednesday, although availability is limited. The health department is also offering the bivalent vaccine starting Wednesday at walk-in clinics listed on its website.
Both Pfizer and Moderna’s bivalent vaccines were authorized by the federal government last week, with Pfizer offered to anyone 12 and older and Moderna to those 18 and older. The department has ordered an initial 17,000 doses to start arriving this week, with thousands more on the way in the coming weeks.
Health Commissioner Mark Levine praised the new booster in a press release on Tuesday.
“As the weather cools, we start spending more time inside — and that is when we see increases in cases of respiratory viruses like colds and flu, and now COVID-19,” Levine said. “This fast-evolving virus continues to demand our attention, and I am pleased we now have an updated vaccine that targets the variants we see circulating in Vermont.”
Here are some responses to common questions about the vaccine from two sources: Monica Ogelby, immunization program chief for the health department, and Tim Lahey, an infectious disease physician at the University of Vermont Medical Center.
In their first head-to-head debate Thursday evening, the Democratic and Republican nominees for Vermont’s open U.S. Senate seat offered a stark choice to voters.
U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Gerald Malloy, a U.S. Army veteran and first-time candidate, took to the debate stage in Manchester to outline sharply diverging perspectives on what ails the country — and what to do about it. The hourlong event, hosted by VTDigger at the Southern Vermont Arts Center, covered abortion, inflation and the state of democracy in America, among other topics.
Asked how he would address record inflation plaguing the country, Malloy blamed Congress’ trillion-dollar pandemic-era spending packages and offered a simple solution: “Have some fiscal responsibility, stop overspending and destroying the future for our children.”
A 61-year-old Weathersfield man pleaded guilty to Social Security fraud in federal court in Rutland on Thursday and was sentenced to one year of probation, the U.S. law firm for the District of Vermont said.
Daniel Chase, of Weathersfield, was sentenced to one year of probation in U.S. court in Rutland after pleading guilty to an allegation that he made false statements to the Social Security Administration, the U.S. law firm in Vermont said in a press release on Thursday. .
Chase was charged in May 2021 with making false statements to the SSA Security Administration in connection with collecting disability benefits from his late husband by impersonating the spouse and claiming that disability benefits had been improperly terminated, according to the news. release. Chase filed false documents with SSA, ostensibly as proof that the husband was still alive, the US attorney said.
In addition to a year of probation, Chase was also ordered to pay $2,602 in restitution.
Lawyers for Chase did not respond to emails for comment.
Juliet Schulman-Hall reporting for VT Digger
Some former People’s United Bank customers had a bumpy ride this week — including error messages indicating their bank accounts didn’t exist — after the bank’s new owners transitioned their online accounts.
M&T Bank, which acquired People’s in April, transferred the accounts into a combined banking system over Labor Day weekend, according to Michael Keegan, head of community banking for M&T Bank.
Keegan on Wednesday said that 40% of new customers had been able to “successfully get online and activate their accounts,” which he characterized as a “really strong number.” The percentage had climbed to 50% by Thursday. The other half of customers includes those who don’t use online banking or who haven’t tried to log in.
By VTD Editor
Vermont’s Republican and Democratic U.S. Senate nominees are set to face off next month in their first debate of the general election.
The event, part of the 2022 Digger Debate Series, is scheduled to take place Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester. A limited number of tickets are available now by clicking here. The event will also be livestreamed. The debate will feature Republican nominee Gerald Malloy, a businessman and veteran of the U.S. Army, and Democrat Peter Welch, a member of the U.S. House. The two are competing for the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.
This debate is sponsored by the Necrason Group.
The 2022 Digger Debate Series began in April and has featured events focused on the competitive primaries for U.S. House, lieutenant governor, attorney general and secretary of state. In the coming months, VTDigger plans to host at least four general election debates — some in person and some online-only.
Online only
Featuring Democratic nominee Becca Balint, Republican nominee Liam Madden and Libertarian nominee Ericka Redic
Register now
Gubernatorial Debate
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022
Main Street Landing in Burlington and online
Featuring Republican nominee Phil Scott and Democratic nominee Brenda Siegel
Register now
Lieutenant Gubernatorial Debate
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022
Online only
Featuring Republican nominee Joe Benning and Democratic nominee David Zuckerman
Register now
Concert Report
Fairlee, VT
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.
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.
News You Can Use
Town of Weathersfield
Select Board
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. September 19 October 3, 17November 7, 21
Meeting Minutes https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboardAugust 17-Emergency Meeting-Golden Cross Contact (5 Year Term)June 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 Police Blotter
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 AscutneySeptember 13 Agenda
October 11
November 8
December 13
January 10, 2023
February 14, 2023
March 14, 2023
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
October 11
November 8
December 13
January 10, 2023
February 14, 2023
March 14, 2023
January 11
Exercise
Yoga
Whole Roasted Tro
Within Reach Yoga
at Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House
You must Register for each class at least a day ahead by emailing Lisa.
Class sizes limited to 7.
Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm
September 12, 19, 26
~Location Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House~
Tuesday Options: 9:00 am
September 13, 20, 27
~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.
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.
GET VACCINATEDand GET YOUR BOOSTERDo it for Yourself, Your Family, Your Community
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