Weathersfield Weekly Blog, December 26 edition
Ascutney Mountain on the Winter Solstice, December 21, 2022
A view from Cornish, NH
A view from Cornish, NH
News You Can Use
ICYMI (In case You Missed It)
Town News
Transfer Station Holiday Hours
The Transfer Station will be closed on Sunday, January 1st per policy.
Otherwise, the station will open during its regular hours.
Regular hours (when there’s not a holiday):
Wednesday: 12pm – 5pm
Saturday: 7am – 4pm
Sunday: 12pm – 4pm
Elected Positions Open on Town Meeting Day, March 7, 2023
MODERATOR/TOWN-1 YEAR
SELECT PERSON-3 YEAR
SELECT PERSON-2 YEAR
LISTER-3 YEAR
LISTER-3 YEAR
TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC FUNDS-3 YEAR
CEMETERY COMMISSIONER-5 YEAR
LIBRARY TRUSTEE-3 YEAR
SCHOOL
MODERATOR/SCHOOL-1 YEAR
SCHOOL DIRECTOR-3 YEAR
SCHOOL DIRECTOR-1 YEAR
SCHOOL DIRECTOR-1 YEAR
Petitions and Consent of Candidate forms available through the Town Clerk's office
SELECT PERSON-3 YEAR
SELECT PERSON-2 YEAR
LISTER-3 YEAR
LISTER-3 YEAR
TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC FUNDS-3 YEAR
CEMETERY COMMISSIONER-5 YEAR
LIBRARY TRUSTEE-3 YEAR
SCHOOL
MODERATOR/SCHOOL-1 YEAR
SCHOOL DIRECTOR-3 YEAR
SCHOOL DIRECTOR-1 YEAR
SCHOOL DIRECTOR-1 YEAR
Petitions and Consent of Candidate forms available through the Town Clerk's office
802-674-9500
Please call the Town Clerk's office to request an Absentee Ballot to be sent to you.
The Town Clerk will not be sending out ballots to ALL VOTERS on the voter's checklist, ONLY TO THOSE WHO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT.
Please call Flo-Ann Dango, Town Clerk at 802-674-9500
The Town Clerk will not be sending out ballots to ALL VOTERS on the voter's checklist, ONLY TO THOSE WHO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT.
Please call Flo-Ann Dango, Town Clerk at 802-674-9500
Local and State News
SUZANNE PODHAIZER reporting for Seven Days
Woodstock Inn buys nearby motel to house staff
Woodstock, a popular tourist destination, has sought to create more affordable housing for the people who work there. This summer, the town launched several programs intended to ease the housing crunch, including paying landlords to build or renovate accessory dwelling units and providing financial incentives for landlords to convert short-term rentals to long-term, affordable rentals for qualified tenants.
“We don’t have enough housing that people who earn a local salary can afford to rent or buy,” Jill Davies, a member of the Woodstock Economic Development Commission working group on housing, told VTDigger in August. “We want everybody to be able to live in the community. We want our teachers, our retail assistants, hospitality industry people, our writers, everybody.”
Dartmouth Coach bus from Upper Valley to NYC struck by gunfire in Connecticut
Usually Dartmouth Coach passengers enjoy a leisurely and hassle-free ride between the Upper Valley and New York City but nerves were shaken on Friday when the bus they were traveling on was struck by a bullet that came through the windshield in Connecticut, police and Dartmouth Coach’s owner reported.
No one was injured in the Friday morning incident, which involved a single round penetrating the window of the Dartmouth Coach bus, Connecticut State Police confirmed in an email to the Valley News on Monday.
A 30-seat Dartmouth Coach bus that left Lebanon at 6:15 a.m. with about 20 passengers was stuck by a bullet as it was heading south on Interstate 91 at between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., said Ben Blunt, vice president at Dartmouth Coach.
The bullet entered “at the tip-top, right along the roof line of the windshield” and “came to rest on the floor, near the front of the bus,” Blunt said.
The bus driver pulled off at the first available exit where he met with Connecticut State Police officers who interviewed the driver and passengers, Blunt said.
Police said the investigation is continuing. The source of gunfire is unknown but Connecticut State Police received reports of gunfire exchanged between vehicles in the northbound lane of I-91 near New Haven around the time the Dartmouth Coach vehicle was struck on Friday morning.
January 10 School Board Meeting
The Little Mermaid Auditions January 5 and 6.
The school announced that auditions for The Little Mermaid Jr. for grades 4-8 after school on January 5th and 6th. Students will be taught a song and asked to read from the script. Erica Yuengling will direct, with Samuel Francis as music director. The performances will be March 24-25. More information will be coming in the next few weeks.
Friday Spirit Day
Remember to wear your Weathersfield clothing on Fridays. Show your school spirit by wearing red and black.
Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays
Northern Stage’s joyous holiday tradition returns with the world premiere production of The Railway Children, a new American adaptation of Edith Nesbit’s beloved British classic children’s novel with new music and lyrics by Jane Shaw and Mark Hartman (A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie; The Wanderers at Roundabout), November 22, 2022 – January 1, 2023, in the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction, Vermont.
Performance times are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Thursday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Inn at Weathersfield (802) 263-9217
Outer Limits Brewing (802)-287-6100
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.
VT Digger Coronavirus Report: CLICK HERE
After a long day in the forest gathering blue mountain flowers and butterfly wings and fighting thieves, you return home weary, wounded and hungry. Your battle-ax goes on a rack in the front hall, but you don't bother to remove your armor before heading to the kitchen. In a barrel, you find exactly what you're looking for: a salt pile, a jug of milk, a sack of flour, butter and a chicken's egg. Soon you're feasting on a just-baked "sweetroll" and feeling your health return.
This is Skyrim, a fantasy game in The Elder Scrolls series by Bethesda Game Studios. Although its main story line involves attaining grandeur as a "Dragonborn" hero, the game also offers a selection of homely activities for players who are so inclined: You can craft your own armor, cut lumber using a water-powered mill or build a house with an enviable kitchen.
If you want to make Skyrim recipes in real life, that's when you turn to Chelsea Monroe-Cassel: cookbook author, beekeeper, medieval reenactor and West Windsor resident.
This is Skyrim, a fantasy game in The Elder Scrolls series by Bethesda Game Studios. Although its main story line involves attaining grandeur as a "Dragonborn" hero, the game also offers a selection of homely activities for players who are so inclined: You can craft your own armor, cut lumber using a water-powered mill or build a house with an enviable kitchen.
If you want to make Skyrim recipes in real life, that's when you turn to Chelsea Monroe-Cassel: cookbook author, beekeeper, medieval reenactor and West Windsor resident.
Monroe-Cassel, 37, is the author of 2019's The Elder Scrolls: The Official Cookbook and numerous other cookbooks based on fantasy and science-fiction sagas such as "Star Trek," Star Wars, George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire book series (known to TV fans as "Game of Thrones"), online game World of Warcraft and TV cult fave "Firefly." She recently finished her second "Game of Thrones" book, featuring dishes such as Stargazy Pie, a Cornish specialty topped with honest-to-goodness fish heads.
Monroe-Cassel creates and tests recipes in the farmhouse she shares with her husband, high school English and philosophy teacher Brent Concilio, and their 3-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son. There's also a pair of cats: a grumpy elder who doesn't deign to meet guests and a tiny orange tabby named Peanut who hangs out in sunny spots and watches Monroe-Cassel cook.
Monroe-Cassel creates and tests recipes in the farmhouse she shares with her husband, high school English and philosophy teacher Brent Concilio, and their 3-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son. There's also a pair of cats: a grumpy elder who doesn't deign to meet guests and a tiny orange tabby named Peanut who hangs out in sunny spots and watches Monroe-Cassel cook.
Article includes a recipe for Sweet Rolls!
Ethan Weinstein reporting for VT Digger
The Woodstock Inn and Resort, the town’s flagship hotel, recently bought a 12-room motel in town to house some of its staff.
“We have been providing employee housing for many years for year-round and seasonal team members,” Judy Geiger, the inn’s director of human resources, said in a written statement. “The low unemployment rate and shrinking labor force in Vermont make it difficult to attract and retain employees, and when we do find them, finding affordable housing is very difficult for them.”
The inn purchased Braeside Lodging — a motel on Route 4 less than 2 miles away — for $1,090,000 at the end of October, according to property records provided by the town of Woodstock. The sellers were Patricia Ploss and her husband, Richard, who owned the motel for 32 years, Ploss said.
Not all Woodstock Inn employees receive housing, Geiger said, but buying Braeside “will help us to maintain our staffing levels and provide the service people expect.” The inn — which also owns the recently renamed Saskadena Six Ski Area — plans to renovate some of its other employee properties, she added.
The Woodstock Inn and Resort, the town’s flagship hotel, recently bought a 12-room motel in town to house some of its staff.
“We have been providing employee housing for many years for year-round and seasonal team members,” Judy Geiger, the inn’s director of human resources, said in a written statement. “The low unemployment rate and shrinking labor force in Vermont make it difficult to attract and retain employees, and when we do find them, finding affordable housing is very difficult for them.”
The inn purchased Braeside Lodging — a motel on Route 4 less than 2 miles away — for $1,090,000 at the end of October, according to property records provided by the town of Woodstock. The sellers were Patricia Ploss and her husband, Richard, who owned the motel for 32 years, Ploss said.
Not all Woodstock Inn employees receive housing, Geiger said, but buying Braeside “will help us to maintain our staffing levels and provide the service people expect.” The inn — which also owns the recently renamed Saskadena Six Ski Area — plans to renovate some of its other employee properties, she added.
“We don’t have enough housing that people who earn a local salary can afford to rent or buy,” Jill Davies, a member of the Woodstock Economic Development Commission working group on housing, told VTDigger in August. “We want everybody to be able to live in the community. We want our teachers, our retail assistants, hospitality industry people, our writers, everybody.”
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Ex-teacher at school in Chester reaches plea deal, faces 10 years for possessing child sex-abuse materials
Alan J. Keays reporting for VT Digger
A former teacher at Green Mountain Union High School in Chester has pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse materials and faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced next year.
Norman Merrill II, 46, of Chester entered his guilty plea to the federal charge Tuesday during a video hearing held by U.S. District Court in Burlington. His plea deal with prosecutors calls for Judge Christina Reiss to impose the prison term and a lifetime of supervised release.
The judge could also order restitution to the victims, the 12-page plea agreement stated.
Merrill has been jailed since his arrest in May.
Reiss said during the hearing she was not ready to accept the plea agreement until she had more information about Merrill and the offense he admitted committing. The judge set a sentencing hearing for April 24, 2023, and ordered the federal probation office to conduct a pre-sentence investigation ahead of time.
“Mr. Merrill, I don't know enough about you and your case to determine whether this is the appropriate sentence,” Reiss said in court. “I want to see the pre-sentence report in advance.”
The judge said the comprehensive report would cover his childhood, criminal history, finances, education, employment, mental and physical health. “Just about everything you can imagine,” Reiss told Merrill.
Merrill was arrested in May after he was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of producing and possessing child sexual abuse materials.
Alan J. Keays reporting for VT Digger
A former teacher at Green Mountain Union High School in Chester has pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse materials and faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced next year.
Norman Merrill II, 46, of Chester entered his guilty plea to the federal charge Tuesday during a video hearing held by U.S. District Court in Burlington. His plea deal with prosecutors calls for Judge Christina Reiss to impose the prison term and a lifetime of supervised release.
The judge could also order restitution to the victims, the 12-page plea agreement stated.
Merrill has been jailed since his arrest in May.
Reiss said during the hearing she was not ready to accept the plea agreement until she had more information about Merrill and the offense he admitted committing. The judge set a sentencing hearing for April 24, 2023, and ordered the federal probation office to conduct a pre-sentence investigation ahead of time.
“Mr. Merrill, I don't know enough about you and your case to determine whether this is the appropriate sentence,” Reiss said in court. “I want to see the pre-sentence report in advance.”
The judge said the comprehensive report would cover his childhood, criminal history, finances, education, employment, mental and physical health. “Just about everything you can imagine,” Reiss told Merrill.
Merrill was arrested in May after he was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of producing and possessing child sexual abuse materials.
Usually Dartmouth Coach passengers enjoy a leisurely and hassle-free ride between the Upper Valley and New York City but nerves were shaken on Friday when the bus they were traveling on was struck by a bullet that came through the windshield in Connecticut, police and Dartmouth Coach’s owner reported.
No one was injured in the Friday morning incident, which involved a single round penetrating the window of the Dartmouth Coach bus, Connecticut State Police confirmed in an email to the Valley News on Monday.
A 30-seat Dartmouth Coach bus that left Lebanon at 6:15 a.m. with about 20 passengers was stuck by a bullet as it was heading south on Interstate 91 at between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., said Ben Blunt, vice president at Dartmouth Coach.
The bullet entered “at the tip-top, right along the roof line of the windshield” and “came to rest on the floor, near the front of the bus,” Blunt said.
The bus driver pulled off at the first available exit where he met with Connecticut State Police officers who interviewed the driver and passengers, Blunt said.
Police said the investigation is continuing. The source of gunfire is unknown but Connecticut State Police received reports of gunfire exchanged between vehicles in the northbound lane of I-91 near New Haven around the time the Dartmouth Coach vehicle was struck on Friday morning.
Concert
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy-Wild Swingin' Holiday PartyLebanon Opera HouseLebanon, NH
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brought their holiday show to the Lebanon Opera House last week.
The show was sold out and jam packed with holiday revelers, on a Tuesday night in the Upper Valley.
The band played many holiday tunes, with the added bonus of adding some of their non-holiday tunes into the close to 2-hour set. As Scotty Morris said "The band can't play 22 Holiday Shows and play ONLY Christmas tunes, or we'll all go CRAZY".
Many audience members were heard saying after the show-this was a great way to get into the holiday spirit.
More photos: CLICK HERE
More photos: CLICK HERE
Hikes
Hump Day Hikers-Lipfert Farm TrailsCornish, NH
On the Winter Solstice Day, December 21, a couple of the Hump Day Hikers (Jan and I), decided to scope out the Lipfert Forest trail system in Cornish NH. It's an easy drive from Ascutney village, across the Connecticut River into Cornish along 12A.
The usually groomed trails were not on Wednesday so we broke trail in close to two feet of snow. We wanted to check out the restored King Elm Farm Sugar House. On the way up we spotted a small waterfall. And a flock of turkeys, lots of coyote and deer tracks (and scat!).
It was a cold hike most of the way but the uphill climb and deep snow got us warm pretty quickly. The sugar house is set off trail but well worth a visit.
On the way back to the trail head, we stopped to take a picture of our noontime Winter Solstice shadows-the longest of the year because of the earth's angle towards the sun.
More photos: CLICK HERE
Directions (from Trail Finder)
The best access is located across from 1134 NH Route 12A, about one mile north of the Cornish railroad track crossing and about a ½ mile south of the Chase House. Look for a trail map kiosk visible from Route 12A – parking is available there. This location provides access to the Cross Country Cavort trail as well as the gravel logging road. The logging road leads to the sugar house and to several trails that eventually connect to the Cornish Town Forest.
Access is also available from the horse and hay fields located on NH Route 12A at the Cornish/Claremont Town Line (look for the granite post and green town marker signs on the east side of the road). Parking is available at the town line signs (do not block the horse field gate during spring, summer and fall). The Horse Field Trail is located straight up the hill and slightly to the left (north) -- look for the red gate. Alternately, head up the hill and more to the left (north) to access Clara's Crossing Trail. The Chimney Trail can also be accessed from this parking location by following the edge of the field south (along the railroad tracks), then following an open logging road that heads up the hill -- turn right at the top of the first rise to follow the powerline south, then turn sharply left to leave the powerline and head up a steep section of the trail.
There is also access by driving to the end of the maintained section of Paddy Hollow Road in Claremont, then continuing north (through a gate that is generally open) on the unmaintained section of Paddy Hollow Road to the Cornish Town Forest entrance (look for signs and trailhead map). Parking is available at the Cornish Town Forest trailhead. This location can be used to access the discontinued portion of Root Hill Road and the GrownUps' Gallivant Trail of Lipfert Forest.
The usually groomed trails were not on Wednesday so we broke trail in close to two feet of snow. We wanted to check out the restored King Elm Farm Sugar House. On the way up we spotted a small waterfall. And a flock of turkeys, lots of coyote and deer tracks (and scat!).
It was a cold hike most of the way but the uphill climb and deep snow got us warm pretty quickly. The sugar house is set off trail but well worth a visit.
Directions (from Trail Finder)
The best access is located across from 1134 NH Route 12A, about one mile north of the Cornish railroad track crossing and about a ½ mile south of the Chase House. Look for a trail map kiosk visible from Route 12A – parking is available there. This location provides access to the Cross Country Cavort trail as well as the gravel logging road. The logging road leads to the sugar house and to several trails that eventually connect to the Cornish Town Forest.
Access is also available from the horse and hay fields located on NH Route 12A at the Cornish/Claremont Town Line (look for the granite post and green town marker signs on the east side of the road). Parking is available at the town line signs (do not block the horse field gate during spring, summer and fall). The Horse Field Trail is located straight up the hill and slightly to the left (north) -- look for the red gate. Alternately, head up the hill and more to the left (north) to access Clara's Crossing Trail. The Chimney Trail can also be accessed from this parking location by following the edge of the field south (along the railroad tracks), then following an open logging road that heads up the hill -- turn right at the top of the first rise to follow the powerline south, then turn sharply left to leave the powerline and head up a steep section of the trail.
There is also access by driving to the end of the maintained section of Paddy Hollow Road in Claremont, then continuing north (through a gate that is generally open) on the unmaintained section of Paddy Hollow Road to the Cornish Town Forest entrance (look for signs and trailhead map). Parking is available at the Cornish Town Forest trailhead. This location can be used to access the discontinued portion of Root Hill Road and the GrownUps' Gallivant Trail of Lipfert Forest.
Town of Weathersfield
Select Board
Select Board Minutes: The minutes can now be found at https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes
The December 19 meeting "minutes" were posted HOWEVER, they appear to be the meeting Agenda and Selectboard Packet ONLY.
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. *January 3 (Tuesday-Monday, Jan. 2 is considered a Town Holiday)*January 16February 6February 20 (President's Day)
Meeting Minutes https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboardNovember 21
November 14 Special Meeting (Generator for Martin Memorial Hall)August 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
Select Board Minutes: The minutes can now be found at https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes
The December 19 meeting "minutes" were posted HOWEVER, they appear to be the meeting Agenda and Selectboard Packet ONLY.
David Fuller Vice Chair
Kelly O'Brien Clerk
Wendy Smith Member
Paul Tillman Member
Kelly O'Brien Clerk
Wendy Smith Member
Paul Tillman Member
Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.
*January 3 (Tuesday-Monday, Jan. 2 is considered a Town Holiday)*
January 16
February 6
February 20 (President's Day)
Meeting Minutes https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard
November 21
November 14 Special Meeting (Generator for Martin Memorial Hall)
November 14 Special Meeting (Generator for Martin Memorial Hall)
August 17-Emergency Meeting-Golden Cross Contact (5 Year Term)
June 16May 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 4
March 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
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
Weekly Newsletter: December 16
Save the Dates
January 4 All Students Back in SchoolJanuary 10 School Board Meeting
The Little Mermaid Auditions January 5 and 6.
The school announced that auditions for The Little Mermaid Jr. for grades 4-8 after school on January 5th and 6th. Students will be taught a song and asked to read from the script. Erica Yuengling will direct, with Samuel Francis as music director. The performances will be March 24-25. More information will be coming in the next few weeks.
Friday Spirit Day
Remember to wear your Weathersfield clothing on Fridays. Show your school spirit by wearing red and black.
Winter Activities Sign Up is OPEN
Use this form to register your child/children
Current Employment Opportunities at Weathersfield School
If you or if you know of anyone that has always wanted to work in a school setting, now is the time to apply.
If you or if you know of anyone that has always wanted to work in a school setting, now is the time to apply.
WS currently has three different opportunities for employment.
If you are interested, please apply on https://www.schoolspring.com/
World Language Teacher
Paraprofessional
World Language Teacher
Paraprofessional
Meeting Agendas may be found HERE
Weathersfield School Board meets on TuesdaysIn Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)
Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney January 10, 2023
February 14, 2023
March 14, 2023
School Board MeetingsMeeting MinutesDecember 13 (minutes not posted at press time)February 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
February 14, 2023
March 14, 2023
January 11
Weathersfield Proctor Library
WPL Drop in Scrabble
Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)
Mondays at 1 p.m.Please call Maureen Bogosian for details @ 603-252-0936
Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)
Mondays at 1 p.m.
Please call Maureen Bogosian for details @ 603-252-0936
Weathersfield Historical SocietyFollow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety
Weathersfield Historical Society
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsocietyWeathersfield Center Church and Meeting HouseFollow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch
Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurchThings to Do In and Around Weathersfield
Get Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops
The Kaskadenac Nordic Ski Club to Open January 1
Kaskadenac Nordic Ski Club welcomes everyone to ski with them, beginning January 1st.
The Nordic ski season is about to begin and local families are invited to take part in the Kaskadenac Nordic Ski Club, which is a FREE community recreational activity.
Kaskadenac Nordic Ski Club has Nordic skis, boots and poles in a variety of sizes; several miles of groomed trails that intersect with VAST trail 506 which is maintained by Weathersfield Pathfinders; and 2 weekly guided ski sessions for kids and families.
Guided Ski Lessons
The guided ski sessions are led by Sean Whalen and Ashley Hensel-Browning, and go from 3:00-4:30 each Thursday and Friday, when safe skiing conditions prevail.
They teach essential skills for safety, comfort and enjoyment of Nordic skiing. They are on a Weathersfield School bus route, and kids may be dropped off there (3057 Weathersfield Center Road) after school on ski days, by arrangement between parents, school, and the club.
Beginners are welcome and will find easy trails for learning.
Outside of the guided adventures, skiers are welcome to ski the trails any time they're open.
(*see note about waiver, below). The trail system is well connected and you can find your own level.
Snacks are also part of the experience. On the guided ski days they offer hot cocoa and healthy snacks starting around 4:00.
Waiver
To ski the trails here, you'll have to sign a waiver that says you won't sue them if you or your child gets hurt. This is standard practice for ski clubs. Waivers are available and can be signed at the clubhouse.
Please stop at the clubhouse at 3057 Weathersfield Center Road to sign a legal waiver before enjoying the trails; after that, you're good to go.
Donate, Volunteer
Kaskadenac Nordic would love to accept donations of ski equipment, volunteer time, money and other in-kind gifts. All of that will keep this wonderful free community activity going.
If you're in a family that skis with them and would like to contribute healthy snacks to Kaskadenac Nordic, please do contact them. They are looking for donations of fresh or dried fruits, baked goods, and milk for the cocoa.
Gas in the snowmobile, cocoa on the hob, parts on the groomer, skis on the rack.
For more information contact Sean Whalen and/or Ashley Hensel-Browning, 3057 Weathersfield Center Road, Weathersfield, VT 05151 (802)263-5253
Upper Valley Spike Hikes
The Upper Valley Trails Alliance's Kaitie Eddington checks in with a little gift: a compilation of trails and trail networks good for winter walking and hiking that also have easily accessible parking.
Eight suggestions, from Hanover's Britton Forest to Woodstock's Ottauquechee River Trail to Eastman's northern trails in Grantham, plus plenty of others. And an added bonus: an updated list of stores in the region that sell spikes for your boots (and other hiking stuff).
All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
Recycled Percussion, Saturday, January 28, 3 and 7:30 p.m. TICKETS
Saved by the 90s, February 3 TICKETS
New England School of Arts Benefit, Saturday, February 4, 7 p.m. TICKETS
Mike McDonald's Comedy Extravaganza, Friday, February 10 TICKETS
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, Friday, February 17, 7 p.m. TICKETS
NCCT Teens Anything Goes March 3-5 TICKETS
David Sedaris, March 31 TICKETS
Guster, Sunday, April 2, 7 p.m. TICKETS
Youth Education Serie: Dance of Hope, April 6, 10 a.m. TICKETS
Dance of Hope, April 6, 6:30 p.m. FREE TICKETS
(you must reserve a seat to attend)
Paul Reiser, Saturday, May 20 TICKETS
Pat Metheny Side-Eye, Wednesday June 7 TICKETS
Cavalcade July 7-9, 2023 TICKETS
Bizet's Carmen July 16-21, 2023 TICKETS
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel July 27-30, 2023 TICKETS
Ticket prices range from $19 to $69 — $19 for students of all ages, $20 for those under the age of 25, and $34 for preview performances (November 22, 23, and 25).
Access for All tickets (for EBT card holders) are $5 and are available for any performance while ticket supplies last. The Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts is located at 74 Gates Street, White River Junction, VT.
For tickets and information, call (802) 296-7000 or visit www.northernstage.org.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: Northern Stage will NOT be requesting vaccination status OR proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Masks are not required but are encouraged inside the Barrette Center for the Arts.
Exercise
Yoga
Whole Roasted Tro
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.)
~Location 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville~
January Classes TBA
Slow Flow, Rest + Restore
Walk-ins can register up to 24 hrs. 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
Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. 1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151
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
Springfield Diner-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.
Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant-(802) 795-0063 CLOSED For the Season
Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) 4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.
Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville
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.
Ascutney Union Church Food Cupboard in Ascutney 5243 Route 5 Saturdays 9-10 a.m. call 802-674-2484.
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.
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.
Vermont State Resources and
COVID-19 Response Information
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Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 Information Page.
COVID-Vaccine Clinics
Visit https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/cdf6b5c920a54a5f960ca73bda5943c2/ to find a clinic near you.
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering walk-in service on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.
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.
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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