Weathersfield Weekly Blog August 28 edition
Nothings says summer is winding down
like a visit to Billings Farm and Museum
for a walk through their Sunflower House.
More info below.
Villagers Ice Cream and Restaurant last day of the season will be Labor Day, Monday, September 4th, say it ain't so!
Mark Your Calendars
Mark Your Calendars
It's Back to School Time (parents are very happy)
Please join the Weathersfield School on Monday, August 28th for their Welcome Back Open House and BBQ.
BBQ 4:30-6:00 PM
Classroom Visitations 5:30-6:30 PM
Weathersfield Athletics Fall registrations are open
Weathersfield Athletics Fall registrations are open
Sign up today using these links:
Soccer (K-8): https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/533713880
Cheerleading (K-8): https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/935052888
Cross Country (5-8): https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/766712957
Interested in coaching? https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/299461426
Soccer (K-8): https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/533713880
Cheerleading (K-8): https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/935052888
Cross Country (5-8): https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/766712957
Interested in coaching? https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/299461426
Star Parties Planned at Hoisington Field, beginning Sept. 8th
Star Parties Planned at Hoisington Field, beginning Sept. 8th
They are posting a list of potential star party dates, so that interested people can pencil them in on their calendars. They will also send out notices closer to the date when it looks like we will have clear skies for an upcoming Friday. All of these dates are weather dependent.
The first possible date is Friday, September 8th.
They are planning for this to start with a cookout at Hoisington Field — a Star-B-Q. Grills will be provided. Bring your own food to grill, and a small side to share. If this is a success, we may make it a regular feature of our star parties.
Below is the list of Friday nights with crescent moons or no moon for the rest of the year.
Friday Night Star Party Possibilities:
September 8, Waning Crescent sets at 2:01 pm — Star-B-Q
September 15, New Moon sets at 6:40 pm
September 22, 1st Quarter sets at 11:40 pm
October 6, 3rd Quarter sets in daylight
October 13, No Moon
October 20, Waxing Crescent sets at 10:35 pm
November 3, 3rd Quarter sets at 9:19 pm
November 10, Waning Crescent sets in daylight
November 17, Waxing Crescent sets at 9:32 pm
December 1, Waning Gibbous rises at 9:27 pm
December 8, Waning Crescent sets in daylight
December 15, Waxing Crescent sets at 8:27 pm
Vermont Golden Honey FestivalSaturday, September 9 10 AM-4 PM
Golden Stage Inn, Proctorsville VT
Vermont Golden Honey Festival
Saturday, September 9 10 AM-4 PM
Golden Stage Inn, Proctorsville VT
Golden Stage Inn, Proctorsville VT
Every vendor is encouraged to have products with some connection to bees … honey apple pizza, honeybee print fabrics, honey gin, beeswax balms and soaps, kombucha and mead, caramel sauce, and so much more. Our co-hosts, Goodman’s American Pie of Ludlow Vermont offers up their Honey Apple wood-fired pizza from their 1940s-tow-truck-converted-into-a-mobile-wood-fired-beehive-pizza-oven! (The honey used on their pizza is from Jess Goodman’s own hives right here in Proctorsville.)
Honey-related food and drinks (did we mention mead and honey gin for the adults?), crafts, books and kids’ activities are just a few things highlighted during this one-day Rain Or Shine event that has certainly become a regional favorite.
Visit us and like us on facebook for updates and reminders.
VENDORS
If you create a product that in any way showcases the honeybee or its hive by-products (creative connections are welcome!), you should join us for a very fun day. Booth space is $50 for a 10×10 booth. (Contact us to learn about the early bird rate, before May 15!) The event is rain or shine; no rain date.
Contact us to make a reservation or sign up as a vendor!
An evening with author Marilyn Webb Neagley, September 14 at the Weathersfield Proctor Library at 6:30 PM.jpg)
Weathersfield Proctor Library and the Weathersfield Historical Society announce an evening with author Marilyn Webb Neagley September 14 at the Library at 6:30 PM.
Attic of Dreams: A Memoir by Marilyn Webb Neagley, former resident of Ascutney, Vermont and one of the formative leaders of Shelburne Farms will be released by Rootstock Publishing on September 5, 2023.
Julia Alvarez, Dominican-American poet, novelist, essayist, and author of Afterlife, says about Neagley’s book: “Marilyn Neagley’s memoir addresses issues so critical now: how to take care of our natural world, of each other, of ourselves—we need magic attics of imagination and stories that inspire our activism. In addition her book touches on a beloved place in Vermonters’ hearts, and by extension all the beloved places on our planet home we have neglected for far too long!”
Attic of Dreams is a lyrical memoir tracing a life of healing from family dysfunction and jumping headlong into a life of natural curiosity, art, and activism. Themes explored include home and community; addiction and secrecy; recovery and restoration; the arts and the natural world; growth and wholeness; and how the changing times and culture are perceived through older eyes.
Marilyn Webb Neagley served as president of Shelburne Farms from 1976 to 1988. She is the author of two previous books and co-editor of another. Her 2007 book, Walking through the Seasons, received an IPPY gold medal for best northeastern nonfiction. She has been a Vermont Public Radio commentator and has written essays for her local newspaper. Neagley, raised in Ascutney, Vermont, currently lives with her husband in Shelburne.
Yankee Bookshop will have books available for sale.
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Attic of Dreams: A Memoir by Marilyn Webb Neagley, former resident of Ascutney, Vermont and one of the formative leaders of Shelburne Farms will be released by Rootstock Publishing on September 5, 2023.
Julia Alvarez, Dominican-American poet, novelist, essayist, and author of Afterlife, says about Neagley’s book: “Marilyn Neagley’s memoir addresses issues so critical now: how to take care of our natural world, of each other, of ourselves—we need magic attics of imagination and stories that inspire our activism. In addition her book touches on a beloved place in Vermonters’ hearts, and by extension all the beloved places on our planet home we have neglected for far too long!”
Attic of Dreams is a lyrical memoir tracing a life of healing from family dysfunction and jumping headlong into a life of natural curiosity, art, and activism. Themes explored include home and community; addiction and secrecy; recovery and restoration; the arts and the natural world; growth and wholeness; and how the changing times and culture are perceived through older eyes.
Julia Alvarez, Dominican-American poet, novelist, essayist, and author of Afterlife, says about Neagley’s book: “Marilyn Neagley’s memoir addresses issues so critical now: how to take care of our natural world, of each other, of ourselves—we need magic attics of imagination and stories that inspire our activism. In addition her book touches on a beloved place in Vermonters’ hearts, and by extension all the beloved places on our planet home we have neglected for far too long!”
Attic of Dreams is a lyrical memoir tracing a life of healing from family dysfunction and jumping headlong into a life of natural curiosity, art, and activism. Themes explored include home and community; addiction and secrecy; recovery and restoration; the arts and the natural world; growth and wholeness; and how the changing times and culture are perceived through older eyes.
Marilyn Webb Neagley served as president of Shelburne Farms from 1976 to 1988. She is the author of two previous books and co-editor of another. Her 2007 book, Walking through the Seasons, received an IPPY gold medal for best northeastern nonfiction. She has been a Vermont Public Radio commentator and has written essays for her local newspaper. Neagley, raised in Ascutney, Vermont, currently lives with her husband in Shelburne.
Yankee Bookshop will have books available for sale.
Lucy Mac 5K9 Saturday, September 16Ascutney Outdoors, West Windsor VT
Saturday, September 16
Ascutney Outdoors, West Windsor VT
The Lucy Mac 5K9 on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Ascutney Outdoors is fast approaching - be sure register today!
The Lucy Mac 5K9 is one of Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society’s largest fundraising events of the year, offering a great opportunity for animal-lovers to have fun on the trails while raising critical funds to support the work of Lucy Mackenzie.
The 5K9 offers both a 5K route as well as a 1-mile option. Runners and walkers can participate solo or as a team while enjoying the thrilling and beautiful trails of Ascutney Mountain. As always, dogs are welcome to join in on the fun!
Participants will be treated to a scenic Vermont adventure as they race along handcrafted trails located on the western base of Ascutney Mountain. The 5K trail will lead participants across fields, over streams and through the woods before they finish winding down the ski slopes of the mountain. The 1-mile course will take participants around the fantastic “Discovery Trail” – one of Ascutney Outdoors newest trail offerings.
The registration fee is $30 for the 5K and $20 for the 1-mile. All participants completing the 5K9 will receive a custom Lucy Mac 5K9 medal!
**The first 50 participants to register for the 5K9 will receive a free race-day t-shirt!**
Click here to register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/VT/Brownsville/LucyMac5K9
Check-in and registration will be 9 – 10AM at the Ascutney Outdoors Center located at 449 Ski Tow Road, Brownsville, VT 05037.
The 1-mile race will kick-off at 10AM, and the 5K race will start at 10:30AM. Please contact us at info@lucymac.org or 802-484-5829 with questions.
WS PTO Paw Drop
Friday, September 22, 5-8PM
Weathersfield School
WS PTO Paw Drop
Friday, September 22, 5-8PM
Weathersfield School
Friday, September 22, 5-8PM
Weathersfield School
The PTO is kicking off the school year with an evening of FUN for students, friends, families, & community.
Activities will be happening all evening, culminating in a PAW drop & glow dance
party.
party.
PAWS are on sale NOW for $1/each. Unlimited # of PAWS available for purchase.
Cash, check, & Venmo accepted.
Cash, check, & Venmo accepted.
Reach out to the PTO to purchase.
Prizes will be listed on the website & Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WSPTO)
Follow the event on their Instagram account too: https://www.instagram.com/weathersfieldschoolpto/
You don't have to be present to win.
Area Summer Concert Series
Area Summer Concert Series
Thursdays in Farilee VT
Lake Morey Summer Concert Series
Food and Drinks Available.
Gates Open at 7:15pm | Shows Start at 8pm
August 30 Della Mae (rescheduled from rain out July 13)
Discounts available for Lodging Room Rates
Discounts available for Lodging Room Rates
Lake Morey Inn
82 Clubhouse RD Fairlee VT
News You Can Use
ICYMI (In case You Missed It)
Town/School/Regional News
Selectboard Member Paul Tillman resigns-moving to Ashville, N.C.
Tillman has served on both the Selectboard and the Planning Commission.
Please join me in wishing the Tillman's all the best in their new life adventure. And in thanking them for all that they have done for our town over their years here.
The Selectboard voted to adopt the amendments made to Article 2 and 7 of the Zoning Bylaws. The amendments were made to clean up definitions and to reorganize items that were out of place.
The board voted to move funds from the Reserve Funds into the General Fund (this is done annually).
The meeting scheduled for Monday, September 4th (Labor Day) will be held on September 5th.
The town wide reappraisal will be conducted by NEMC (see related article in the Valley News https://www.vnews.com/Hartford-required-to-conduct-town-wide-property-reappraisal-52029761)
The board appointed Marina
Garland to the Conservation Commission and David Ainley to the Trusties of
Public Funds.
Take the Climate Impact Survey
The Town of Weathersfield will be updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) in 2023. The purpose of this planning effort is to identify natural hazards and vulnerabilities, assess risk, and identifies mitigation actions to reduce or eliminate future losses resulting from those hazards.
This survey provides an opportunity for you to share your opinions and participate in the planning process. The information you provide will help us better understand your hazard concerns and can lead to mitigation activities that reduce the risk of injury or property damage in the future.
This survey consists of 16 questions and will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Is your driveway the next step on the road to recovery?
FEMA is offering individual assistance grants to help repair privately owned roads or bridges that were damaged by flooding this summer.
This applies to residents in Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor counties.
Some of the qualifications include that the road or bridge is the only way to access your property, or that EMS crews currently cannot reach your residence.
For help, you can visit one of the FEMA disaster recovery centers in Vermont, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 or go online to DisasterAssistance.gov.
(Thanks to our Town Highway Superintendent, Ray Stapleton for this heads up).
In order to help the state apply for the FEMA Individual Assistance Program, we need to collect details about damage to your residence or business.
If you are a resident of the state of Vermont, please fill out this form with as much detail as possible. It is also very important that you give us permission to share your information with agencies that can help. The following form is for informational purposes only and does not register your property for assistance programs. Please also go ahead and also apply for FEMA assistance for your property including vehicles, regardless of what county you live in. Go to: www.disasterassistance.gov
Town Volunteer Vacancies
The vacancies are as followed:
a. Budget Committee (5 Vacancies)
b. Conservation Commission (2 Vacancies)
c. Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy)
d. Green Up Coordinator (1 Vacancy)
e. Lister (1 Vacancy)
f. Parks and Recreation (1 Vacancy)
g. Trusties of Public Funds (1 Vacancy)
h. Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies)
i. Village Wastewater Committee (3 Vacancies)
h. Zoning Board of Adjustment (2 Vacancies)
A Ludlow motel flooded for the third time has been seeking a buyout since 2020
The Timber Inn Motel, a family-owned business, has been closed since the historic flooding on July 10. Owners Glenn and Donna Heitsmith are pursuing their third buyout request with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
By Tiffany Tan reporting for VT Digger
The Timber Inn Motel is among roughly a thousand Vermont businesses damaged in last month’s historic flooding. Propelled by the raging Black River, floodwaters rose over 6 feet at the motel, wrecking guest rooms, machinery and outdoor structures.
Three weeks after the deluge, the nine flooded guest rooms lay stripped of their contents, though a few steel bed frames remained standing on a heavy layer of silt. Swaths of yellow paint were peeling off the walls. Some doors had fallen off their hinges. The furnace, washer and dryer sat broken; same with the ice machine.
A ramp that once led to the innkeeper’s office next door was leaning on the motel building at 45 degrees. A musty smell permeated even the upstairs rooms that had been spared from the sewage-laden floodwaters. A wooden staircase leading to the second floor had been ripped away and ended up by the swimming pool.
“We saw the writing on the wall,” said Glenn Heitsmith, who runs the motel, which he and his wife have owned since 1994. The business was flooded twice before, including during Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 that caused havoc around the state. “The thinking was: I gotta get out of Dodge.”
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Perkinsville, VT Author Publishes Coming-Of-Age Book
The Path: One Young Girl's Summer Adventure, a new book by Judy A Graham, has been released by RoseDog Books.
Jayda has a problem. She has a project that she is working on, and it is only with the help of a mysterious stranger that she will be able to complete it. Jayda has been taught that she shouldn't trust strangers, so she feels torn.
She and her mother have come to Wimama, Florida during summer break to help her grandparents deal with a tragedy. While she is here, Jayda becomes involved in something that she would like to see through to the end.
Will she extend trust enough to listen to what this stranger has to say? Read about Jayda's summer adventure as she meets a new friend, spends time getting to know her grandparents better, and experiences a strange journey.
She comes away from her summer adventure with a new attitude as she realizes that sometimes learning requires having an open mind.
About the Author
Judy A Graham is a retired nurse. She lives in Florida, but was born in Vermont and spent most of her life there. She married the boy next door, and together they raised two sons. After a career as a neuroscience nurse, Judy wanted to pursue her interest in writing Christian fantasy stories.
It is her desire to peak the interest of young minds to investigate the Spiritual side of Christianity.
The Path: One Young Girl's Summer Adventure is a 72-page paperback with a retail price of $13.00 (eBook $8.00).
a. Budget Committee (5 Vacancies)
b. Conservation Commission (2 Vacancies)
c. Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy)
d. Green Up Coordinator (1 Vacancy)
e. Lister (1 Vacancy)
f. Parks and Recreation (1 Vacancy)
g. Trusties of Public Funds (1 Vacancy)
h. Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies)
i. Village Wastewater Committee (3 Vacancies)
h. Zoning Board of Adjustment (2 Vacancies)
Anyone interested in serving should contact the Town manager Brandon Gulnick at 802-674-2626
A Ludlow motel flooded for the third time has been seeking a buyout since 2020
The Timber Inn Motel, a family-owned business, has been closed since the historic flooding on July 10. Owners Glenn and Donna Heitsmith are pursuing their third buyout request with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
By Tiffany Tan reporting for VT Digger
The Timber Inn Motel is among roughly a thousand Vermont businesses damaged in last month’s historic flooding. Propelled by the raging Black River, floodwaters rose over 6 feet at the motel, wrecking guest rooms, machinery and outdoor structures.
Three weeks after the deluge, the nine flooded guest rooms lay stripped of their contents, though a few steel bed frames remained standing on a heavy layer of silt. Swaths of yellow paint were peeling off the walls. Some doors had fallen off their hinges. The furnace, washer and dryer sat broken; same with the ice machine.
A ramp that once led to the innkeeper’s office next door was leaning on the motel building at 45 degrees. A musty smell permeated even the upstairs rooms that had been spared from the sewage-laden floodwaters. A wooden staircase leading to the second floor had been ripped away and ended up by the swimming pool.
“We saw the writing on the wall,” said Glenn Heitsmith, who runs the motel, which he and his wife have owned since 1994. The business was flooded twice before, including during Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 that caused havoc around the state. “The thinking was: I gotta get out of Dodge.”
READ MORE
Perkinsville, VT Author Publishes Coming-Of-Age Book
The Path: One Young Girl's Summer Adventure, a new book by Judy A Graham, has been released by RoseDog Books.
Jayda has a problem. She has a project that she is working on, and it is only with the help of a mysterious stranger that she will be able to complete it. Jayda has been taught that she shouldn't trust strangers, so she feels torn.
She and her mother have come to Wimama, Florida during summer break to help her grandparents deal with a tragedy. While she is here, Jayda becomes involved in something that she would like to see through to the end.
Will she extend trust enough to listen to what this stranger has to say? Read about Jayda's summer adventure as she meets a new friend, spends time getting to know her grandparents better, and experiences a strange journey.
She comes away from her summer adventure with a new attitude as she realizes that sometimes learning requires having an open mind.
About the Author
Judy A Graham is a retired nurse. She lives in Florida, but was born in Vermont and spent most of her life there. She married the boy next door, and together they raised two sons. After a career as a neuroscience nurse, Judy wanted to pursue her interest in writing Christian fantasy stories.
It is her desire to peak the interest of young minds to investigate the Spiritual side of Christianity.
The Path: One Young Girl's Summer Adventure is a 72-page paperback with a retail price of $13.00 (eBook $8.00).
The ISBN is 979-8-88925-120-0.
It was published by RoseDog Books of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at https://dorrancepressroom.com/the-path-one-young-girls-summer-adventure/ or our online bookstore at https://rosedogbookstore.com/the-path-one-young-girls-summer-adventure/
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.Paul Tillman Vice Chair 2026-last day August 28, 2023
David Fuller Member 2025
Kelly O'Brien Clerk 2025
Wendy Smith Member 2024
Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m. September 5, 18
Meeting Minutes https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboardAugust 21 (published in a Word document)May1 (minutes were not posted within 5 days, a violation of the Open Meeting Law)
Select Board Minutes: The minutes can now be found at https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes
Paul Tillman Vice Chair 2026-last day August 28, 2023
David Fuller Member 2025
Kelly O'Brien Clerk 2025
Wendy Smith Member 2024
David Fuller Member 2025
Kelly O'Brien Clerk 2025
Wendy Smith Member 2024
Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.
September 5, 18
Meeting Minutes https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard
August 21 (published in a Word document)
May1 (minutes were not posted within 5 days, a violation of the Open Meeting Law)
*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
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Weathersfield School
August 30th First Day of School
September 4th Labor Day Holiday, No School
Meeting Agendas may be found HERE
September 12 Agenda
Weathersfield School Board meets on TuesdaysIn Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)
Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney
Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney
School Board MeetingsMeeting MinutesSeptember 13August 8June Retreat
WS PTO
Newsletter August 18
Weathersfield Proctor Library
Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)
Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)
WPL Drop in Scrabble
Mondays at 1 p.m.
Mondays at 1 p.m.
Please call Maureen Bogosian for details
@ 603-252-0936
Please call Maureen Bogosian for details
@ 603-252-0936
@ 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 Garden Club
The Weathersfield Garden Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at rotating venues around town at 6 p.m. Locations TBA.New members and guests are always welcome. Any questions? please email weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com
Weathersfield Garden Club
The Weathersfield Garden Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at rotating venues around town at 6 p.m. Locations TBA.
New members and guests are always welcome.
Any questions? please email weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com
Weathersfield 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/WeathersfieldCenterChurchAdventures and ConcertsSunflower HouseWoodstock, VT August 23, 2023
After a nice paddle around Silver Lake in Barnard, Vermont and an ice cream at the Barnard General Store, I headed to Woodstock to check out the Sunflower House at the Billings Farm and Museum.
The house is bursting with all kinds of sunflowers. And on Wednesday the sky was so blue, it made for a terrific background for the yellows and reds.
More photos: CLICK HERE
Don't delay if you want to catch these gorgeous blooms, summer is winding down and soon these flowers with be seed heads for the birds.
Adventures and Concerts
Sunflower House
Woodstock, VT August 23, 2023
After a nice paddle around Silver Lake in Barnard, Vermont and an ice cream at the Barnard General Store, I headed to Woodstock to check out the Sunflower House at the Billings Farm and Museum.
The house is bursting with all kinds of sunflowers. And on Wednesday the sky was so blue, it made for a terrific background for the yellows and reds.
More photos: CLICK HERE
Don't delay if you want to catch these gorgeous blooms, summer is winding down and soon these flowers with be seed heads for the birds.
One of our favorite local bands performed Friday evening in Springfield, Vermont; Moxley Union is Tristan Bellerive (guitar), Kyle Chivers (drums), Rio Mueller (bass), and Nathaniel Titorenko-Geary (vocals and crazy-ass dance moves).
Concerts at the Comtu is hosted by Springfield on the Move (SOM), a non-profit that partners with business, citizens, property owners, and the town government to make Springfield’s downtown an attractive, desirable, and economically sustainable destination for residents and visitors. Their key partners include the Town of Springfield, Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Regional Development Corporation, and residents who want to help revitalize Springfield’s downtown and the surrounding areas.
More photos: CLICK HERE
Concerts at the Comtu is hosted by Springfield on the Move (SOM), a non-profit that partners with business, citizens, property owners, and the town government to make Springfield’s downtown an attractive, desirable, and economically sustainable destination for residents and visitors.
Their key partners include the Town of Springfield, Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Regional Development Corporation, and residents who want to help revitalize Springfield’s downtown and the surrounding areas.
More photos: CLICK HERE
Quechee Scottish Games and Festival
Quechee, Vermont August 26, 2023
On Saturday, New England Scottish Arts hosted the Quechee Games at Dewey Mills Field in Quechee, Vermont.
The event featured pipe and drum competitions, pipe band competitions, highland dance, athletics, vendors, music and lots more.
Quechee Scottish Games and Festival
Quechee, Vermont August 26, 2023
Quechee, Vermont August 26, 2023
The highland dance competition was delightful to watch.
The athletics featured men and women competing in various tests of strength.
The music tent was a place to get out of the sun/sprinkles and to hear some traditional Scottish music. Two Bands performed The Rebel Collective (below) and The Lissa Schneckenburger Trio.
The highland dance competition was delightful to watch.
The athletics featured men and women competing in various tests of strength.
The music tent was a place to get out of the sun/sprinkles and to hear some traditional Scottish music. Two Bands performed The Rebel Collective (below) and The Lissa Schneckenburger Trio.
At noon, Parade of Clans takes place. Each Clan is recognized and recites their clan moto.This year‘s duty band was the New Hampshire Pipes and Drums.
At noon, Parade of Clans takes place. Each Clan is recognized and recites their clan moto.
This year‘s duty band was the New Hampshire Pipes and Drums.
And always a highlight for me, the sheep dog demonstrations.
More photos: CLICK HERE
The NH Games takes place at Loon Mountain September 16-17.
And always a highlight for me, the sheep dog demonstrations.
Yoh Theatre Players Reveal Their 2023-2024 Season
On Sunday, The Yoh Theatre Players hosted a Preview of their 2023-2024 season along with a potluck for friends, family and the community.
More info about Yoh Theatre-visit: https://yohtheatre.com/
Tickets for the performance will be available at showtix4u.com
Argonautika by Mary Zimmerman with run October 20, 21 at 7 PM
"In this fresh retelling of the classic Greek myth, Jason and his quest for the Golden Fleece has been reframed for our time."
Robin Hood the Musicalby Greg Banks with music by Thomas Johnson will run Dec. 15, 16 at 7 PM and Dec, 17 at 2 PM
"Modern-day vagrants sit around a fire lit in an old trash can telling the story of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men in their fight to right the wrongs in the city of Nottingham."
Little Womenby Allan Knee, Jason Howland and Mindi Dickstein will run March 8, 9 at 7 PM and March 10 at 2 PM
"This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love."
The Women of Lockerbieby Deborah Brevoort will run May 3, 4 at 7 PM
The season closes with "The Women of Lockerbie". "A mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie Scotland, looking for her son's remains that were lost in the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the Women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane's wreckage. The women, determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of love, want to wash the clothes of the dead and return them to the victim's families."
The play is written in the structure of a Greek tragedy, it is poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate.
More photos: CLICK HERE
Yoh Theatre Players Reveal Their 2023-2024 Season
On Sunday, The Yoh Theatre Players hosted a Preview of their 2023-2024 season along with a potluck for friends, family and the community.
More info about Yoh Theatre-visit: https://yohtheatre.com/
Argonautika
by Mary Zimmerman with run October 20, 21 at 7 PM
by Greg Banks with music by Thomas Johnson will run Dec. 15, 16 at 7 PM and Dec, 17 at 2 PM
by Allan Knee, Jason Howland and Mindi Dickstein will run March 8, 9 at 7 PM and March 10 at 2 PM
"This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love."
The season closes with "The Women of Lockerbie".
"A mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie Scotland, looking for her son's remains that were lost in the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the Women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane's wreckage. The women, determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of love, want to wash the clothes of the dead and return them to the victim's families."
Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield
Get Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops
Grateful Jam-Flood Relief Concerts 6-10 PM
Sept. 8
One Heart Wellness Cooperative 64 Main St, Windsor, VT
More info visit the event's FB page.
Enjoy some local LIVE music and support our neighbors
A Benefit for Vermont Flood Relief
One Heart Wellness Co-op
Windsor, VT July 28, 2023
You have ONE LAST chance to catch "Friends Play Dead" and to help raise money that will go to help out our neighbors after the July Flood.
Weathersfield's own Glenn Selwitz on bass
Jon Scott
Rich Meijer
Pete Meijer
Steve Drebber
More photos and a few video clips: CLICK HERE
Break out your Birkenstocks and tie-dye and come groove to the jam.
2023 UVTA Tour de taste
2023 UVTA Tour de Taste
Sunday, September 10, 10 AM
Samuel Morey Elementary School School St Fairlee, VT 05045Join Upper Valley Trails Alliance for their scenic, pedaling picnic through the Connecticut River Valley. Bring your bike to enjoy the autumn foliage and beautiful scenery at your own pace. Along the way you will meet local food producers and community members at food stops as you taste the delicious harvest bounty from local farms and restaurants.
Choose one of our three routes: the family-friendly Lake Morey Loop (6 miles), the Classic Loop (19.5 miles), or the River Road Extension designed for advanced riders (31 miles). Please see below for a synopsis of the three routes (when registering you will be required to identify which route you will be riding).
Your registration includes detailed route maps, directions, support vehicles, and, of course, an incredible menu of locally-produced foods! More info: CLICK HERE
Andy Warhol in Vermont
Hall Art Foundation, Reading VT
The Hall Art Foundation is pleased to announce an exhibition by famed American artist Andy Warhol to be held in its galleries in Reading, Vermont from 13 May – 26 November 2023.
Hall Art Foundation, Reading VT
Cultural icon, celebrity and provocateur, Andy Warhol produced works that are instantly recognizable and have inspired a generation of artists. Seriality and appropriation were signature aspects of Warhol’s painting and sculptural practice.
He often made many different versions of the same subject, perhaps most famously with his iconic multi-part work, Campbell’s Soup Cans (1962) which depicts 32 different versions of a Campbell’s soup can. Shortly after completing these works, Warhol began to make paintings using silk-screens, a process that greatly facilitated his explorations of image multiplicity.
For any given subject, Warhol might use several different source images, producing multiple versions of each picture, sometimes in different sized formats, or sometimes using different color combinations for the silkscreen inks and paints, or sometimes both.
In other cases, he would use the same exact silkscreen and the same color silkscreen inks and paints, allowing the randomness of the screening process itself to introduce variations in tonality and color saturation in the individual paintings.
Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:
- Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time
- Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days
- Individual training available upon sign-up
- Minimal driving, low mileage routes.
- There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.
Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH
Director of Community Health
Local trails to explore: CLICK HERE
Also Hiking Close to Home: CLICK HERE
The opera house in Lebanon is CLOSED for renovations but the SHOW must go on, LOH is taking the SHOW on the Road.
All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
Brian Glowacki "LOH on Location" in Windsor, VT, October 13 TICKETS
Newberry and Verch "LOH on Location" in Enfield, NH, October 27 TICKETS
Yoga and Massage
Yoga
Whole Roasted Tro
Whole Roasted Tro
Within Reach Yoga
at the Weathersfield Meeting House (Center Church)
You must Register for each class at least a day ahead by emailing Lisa.
Classes are Mondays (on hold until the Fall) and Tuesdays
Monday Evening-Candle Glow Gentle Flow-On hold until the Fall
Tuesday Morning 9-10 a.m.-Slow Flow, Rest + Restore August Tuesday classes: August 29
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 5-15 minutes early with your own props and mats.
REFRAIN FROM: Wearing ice cleats (into the building), shoes, perfume, or cologne in the practice space. Do not come to class if you are feeling ill.
Tuesday Morning 9-10 a.m.-Slow Flow, Rest + Restore
Each person is unique and so are their massage needs.
Anne will identify and address your barriers and help you to live relaxed and pain-free.
Sign up with Anne S. today and you'll thank yourself tomorrow BOOK an appointment.
One Love Bodhi Works is located at 289 Putnam Road, Springfield, VT 05156
10% of profits go back to the community. Giving back has never felt so good.
Post Flood Information
Post Flood Information
Flood Clean UP-What to knowThose cleaning their homes after the flood should put their debris near the public road (*not common household trash). Towns will either pick up the debris or work with a contractor to haul it away.
It is important that you sort out any household hazardous waste like cleaning supplies, fuel, paint, etc. Those items will be collected at a later date.
Guidance can be found at https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/debris-removal-guidelines-help-you-and-your-community, you needn't make six piles but hazardous materials should be stored away.
Front Porch Forum-Disaster Response Board-CLICK HEREyou need to sign in to access the board.
Flood Clean UP-What to know
Those cleaning their homes after the flood should put their debris near the public road (*not common household trash).
Towns will either pick up the debris or work with a contractor to haul it away.
It is important that you sort out any household hazardous waste like cleaning supplies, fuel, paint, etc. Those items will be collected at a later date.
Guidance can be found at https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/debris-removal-guidelines-help-you-and-your-community, you needn't make six piles but hazardous materials should be stored away.
Front Porch Forum-Disaster Response Board-CLICK HERE
you need to sign in to access the board.
A guide to the FEMA aid process for flooded Vermont homes
Since historic flooding swept through the state last week, Vermont Public and VTDigger have been working to gather information on what you can expect when applying for federal aid. Here’s what we know so far.
By Carly Berlin reporting for VT Digger
Who’s eligible for federal assistance right now?
Residents of six Vermont counties — Chittenden, Lamoille, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor — are eligible for Individual Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency as of July 20. Other counties that also faced flooding could be approved as FEMA continues to assess damage on the ground.
You must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or qualified non-citizen (including refugees and people granted asylum) to apply.
What is Individual Assistance? What should I expect from the application process?
Individual Assistance can cover such expenses as repairing damage to your primary residence, rental support if you’re displaced from your home, and loss of personal property (belongings in your home), among other things. It’s sometimes referred to as the Individuals and Households Program.
It’s meant to help with costs not covered by insurance — but it’s not a replacement for insurance. FEMA aid likely won’t replace everything you lost. It’s meant to meet basic needs and “make homes habitable, safe and sanitary again,” said FEMA spokesperson Briana Summer Fenton in a phone interview.
You can apply online at disasterassistance.gov, on the FEMA app, by calling the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362, or in person (more on that below).
When you register, you’ll be asked for identifying information like your Social Security number, an address where the disaster happened and where you’re currently staying, and a description of the damage you experienced. That’s why it’s important to document your damage before you start cleaning up.
After you apply, FEMA will determine what kind of assistance you’re eligible to receive. An inspector may get in touch with you to assess the damage; you can ask to see their government ID to confirm they’re not a scammer.
How much money are we talking about here?
The maximum amount FEMA provides for housing-related assistance is $41,000, though financial assistance to rent temporary housing and for “accessibility-related real property costs” aren’t subject to that cap.
READ MOREWhen should I apply?--The deadline to register is Sept. 12
A guide to the FEMA aid process for flooded Vermont homes
By Carly Berlin reporting for VT Digger
Who’s eligible for federal assistance right now?
Residents of six Vermont counties — Chittenden, Lamoille, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor — are eligible for Individual Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency as of July 20. Other counties that also faced flooding could be approved as FEMA continues to assess damage on the ground.
You must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or qualified non-citizen (including refugees and people granted asylum) to apply.
What is Individual Assistance? What should I expect from the application process?
Individual Assistance can cover such expenses as repairing damage to your primary residence, rental support if you’re displaced from your home, and loss of personal property (belongings in your home), among other things. It’s sometimes referred to as the Individuals and Households Program.
It’s meant to help with costs not covered by insurance — but it’s not a replacement for insurance. FEMA aid likely won’t replace everything you lost. It’s meant to meet basic needs and “make homes habitable, safe and sanitary again,” said FEMA spokesperson Briana Summer Fenton in a phone interview.
You can apply online at disasterassistance.gov, on the FEMA app, by calling the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362, or in person (more on that below).
When you register, you’ll be asked for identifying information like your Social Security number, an address where the disaster happened and where you’re currently staying, and a description of the damage you experienced. That’s why it’s important to document your damage before you start cleaning up.
After you apply, FEMA will determine what kind of assistance you’re eligible to receive. An inspector may get in touch with you to assess the damage; you can ask to see their government ID to confirm they’re not a scammer.
How much money are we talking about here?
The maximum amount FEMA provides for housing-related assistance is $41,000, though financial assistance to rent temporary housing and for “accessibility-related real property costs” aren’t subject to that cap.
READ MORE
Individual Assistance can cover such expenses as repairing damage to your primary residence, rental support if you’re displaced from your home, and loss of personal property (belongings in your home), among other things. It’s sometimes referred to as the Individuals and Households Program.
It’s meant to help with costs not covered by insurance — but it’s not a replacement for insurance. FEMA aid likely won’t replace everything you lost. It’s meant to meet basic needs and “make homes habitable, safe and sanitary again,” said FEMA spokesperson Briana Summer Fenton in a phone interview.
You can apply online at disasterassistance.gov, on the FEMA app, by calling the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362, or in person (more on that below).
When you register, you’ll be asked for identifying information like your Social Security number, an address where the disaster happened and where you’re currently staying, and a description of the damage you experienced. That’s why it’s important to document your damage before you start cleaning up.
After you apply, FEMA will determine what kind of assistance you’re eligible to receive. An inspector may get in touch with you to assess the damage; you can ask to see their government ID to confirm they’re not a scammer.
How much money are we talking about here?
The maximum amount FEMA provides for housing-related assistance is $41,000, though financial assistance to rent temporary housing and for “accessibility-related real property costs” aren’t subject to that cap.
READ MORE
When should I apply?--The deadline to register is Sept. 12
Disaster resources available for Vermont residents and businessesFederal grants and loans can help provide relief to individuals and businesses in eligible counties.
By Hannah Cho reporting for VT Digger
At a press conference Monday morning, federal and state officials gave a rundown on disaster help available for Vermont residents and businesses as they recover from last week’s flooding.
Assistance for individuals
So far, residents of Chittenden, Lamoille, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor counties are eligible for federal grants to help cover uninsured or under-insured losses resulting from last week’s flooding.
More counties are likely to be added to the list as federal assessments of the damage continue, and state officials said residents should wait until their county is approved before applying. As part of that data collection, state officials are encouraging residents to continue reporting damages by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting vermont211.org.
The aid is available through the Individual and Households Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
“This assistance can be for home repairs, or rent support for displaced individuals while repairs are made, and for other disaster-related expenses such as medical, dental, funeral, moving and storage and personal property losses,” said FEMA branch director Chelsey Smith.
The agency will accept applications through Sept. 12 on its website and at its call center, said Smith. Staff will be available at recovery centers and on the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362 to answer questions.
Once a person registers for FEMA assistance, staff members, who will be carrying badges, will visit that property to learn more about the damage, Smith said. To date, the agency “has received 882 valid registrations for assistance,” with about $56,000 in recovery funding disbursed so far, she added.
READ MORE
Disaster resources available for Vermont residents and businesses
By Hannah Cho reporting for VT Digger
At a press conference Monday morning, federal and state officials gave a rundown on disaster help available for Vermont residents and businesses as they recover from last week’s flooding.
Assistance for individuals
So far, residents of Chittenden, Lamoille, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor counties are eligible for federal grants to help cover uninsured or under-insured losses resulting from last week’s flooding.
More counties are likely to be added to the list as federal assessments of the damage continue, and state officials said residents should wait until their county is approved before applying. As part of that data collection, state officials are encouraging residents to continue reporting damages by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting vermont211.org.
The aid is available through the Individual and Households Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
“This assistance can be for home repairs, or rent support for displaced individuals while repairs are made, and for other disaster-related expenses such as medical, dental, funeral, moving and storage and personal property losses,” said FEMA branch director Chelsey Smith.
The agency will accept applications through Sept. 12 on its website and at its call center, said Smith. Staff will be available at recovery centers and on the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362 to answer questions.
Once a person registers for FEMA assistance, staff members, who will be carrying badges, will visit that property to learn more about the damage, Smith said. To date, the agency “has received 882 valid registrations for assistance,” with about $56,000 in recovery funding disbursed so far, she added.
READ MORE
“This assistance can be for home repairs, or rent support for displaced individuals while repairs are made, and for other disaster-related expenses such as medical, dental, funeral, moving and storage and personal property losses,” said FEMA branch director Chelsey Smith.
The agency will accept applications through Sept. 12 on its website and at its call center, said Smith. Staff will be available at recovery centers and on the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362 to answer questions.
Once a person registers for FEMA assistance, staff members, who will be carrying badges, will visit that property to learn more about the damage, Smith said. To date, the agency “has received 882 valid registrations for assistance,” with about $56,000 in recovery funding disbursed so far, she added.
READ MORE
Unemployment relief, rebuilding help offered after Vermont floods
The federal government has approved disaster unemployment assistance benefits and eased restrictions for homeowners in flood-ravaged regions seeking financial help.
By Paige Fisher reporting for VT Digger
The Vermont Department of Labor will make federal disaster unemployment benefits available to Vermonters who were left without work due to last week’s catastrophic flooding, while the U.S Department of Agriculture has made it easier for rural residents to recover and rebuild.
The benefits are available to people in the counties for which the Biden Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Administration have made major federal disaster declarations. So far there are six: Chittenden, Lamoille, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor counties. Additional counties may be added to the list in the future, the agency has said.
Individuals living, working, or scheduled to work in these counties may be eligible for disaster unemployment assistance. Also, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants program is available to low-income flood victims.
The federal government has approved disaster unemployment assistance benefits and eased restrictions for homeowners in flood-ravaged regions seeking financial help.
By Paige Fisher reporting for VT Digger
The Vermont Department of Labor will make federal disaster unemployment benefits available to Vermonters who were left without work due to last week’s catastrophic flooding, while the U.S Department of Agriculture has made it easier for rural residents to recover and rebuild.
The benefits are available to people in the counties for which the Biden Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Administration have made major federal disaster declarations. So far there are six: Chittenden, Lamoille, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor counties. Additional counties may be added to the list in the future, the agency has said.
Individuals living, working, or scheduled to work in these counties may be eligible for disaster unemployment assistance. Also, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants program is available to low-income flood victims.
When Flood Warnings/Watches are posted-What should I do?
Vermonters should monitor media reports, follow instructions from Vermont Emergency Management, never attempt to walk or drive through flood waters, and familiarize yourself with your best flood evacuation routes.
Some key resources
2-1-1: For help getting connected to resources and services such as shelter, disaster response, and more, call 2-1-1.
9-1-1: For emergency situations, always call 9-1-1.
Language Translations for Flood Resources: https://www.healthvermont.gov/emergency/prepare/stay-safe-flood
Vermont Emergency Management:
Twitter: @vemvt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vermontemergencymanagement
VT-Alert: VT-ALERT is used by the state and local responders to notify the public of emergency situations. Those include, but are not limited to, evacuation information, chemical spills, shelter-in-place alerts, severe weather advisories, boil water advisories, and roadway interruptions. NOTE: Residents can tailor the alerts to specific locations, types of alerts, and on which devices they will be notified.Sign up to receive VT-Alerts, here: https://vem.vermont.gov/vtalert
Follow VT-Alert on social media for quick updates:Twitter: https://twitter.com/vermontalert Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VermontAlert
Best Practices for Safety
- Never drive or walk through floodwaters. Strong currents or unseen washouts can sweep you and your car away.
- Turn off the circuit breaker in your home before you evacuate – if you can do so safely.
- If rising water is approaching, leave.
- If you need to evacuate, do so over high ground. Plan that route as soon as possible.
- If your home floods, have a licensed electrician inspect your electrical system before you once again occupy your home.
- If you are in a flood-prone area, or if you believe your home will be flooded, it is advisable to move valuables from your basement in case water enters your home.
- Check your insurance coverage now, and then contact your insurance company if you have damage.
Emergency UpdatesFor additional updates, you can find below some recommended social media accounts to follow:- VT State Police:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VermontStatePolice/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VTStatePolice - VT Division of Fire Safety:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VTFireMarshal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VTFireMarshal - VT Agency of Transportation:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VTransontheroad/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AOTVermont - VT Department of Health:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthVermont/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthvermont - National Weather Service Burlington:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSBurlington/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NWSBurlington
National Weather Service Albany:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany
Information for Local Farmers
This is a challenging time for many farmers, and we’re thinking of everyone who has been impacted, big or small, by the latest storm. We wanted to send out a reminder of the resources available to you through Farm First.
Free access to a Farmer Peer. Peers are trained in active listening, troubleshooting, and accessing resources. You can find one by location or discipline at: https://farmfirst.org/peer-support-network
Free access to a counselor. While your immediate needs are in the fields, if you need support processing your response you can access a counselor by reaching out to Eva Griffin, the Farm First Resource Coordinator.
During daytime working hours (8am-4:30pm M-F) call: 802-318-5538
Outside of daytime work hours call: 877-493-6216
Email Eva at evag@farmfirst.org
Free access to resources. On the FarmFirst website, there is a searchable database of resources that can assist you with a variety of services or accessing resources.
OTHER RESOURCES:
Get help for your animals
NOFA is collecting info on impacts
Vermont Emergency Management Website
New England 511 Road Closures
Vermont River Levels & Forecast
Vermont Alert Emergency Notification System
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me to learn more or get support! If you have other helpful resources that we should be sharing please send them my way as well.
Stay safe out there
Valerie & the Farm First team
www.HoneyFieldFarmVT.com
How to Help with the Recovery Efforts
At a press briefing about the floods on Tuesday morning, Public Safety Commissioner Jennifer Morrison also plugged a state website, vermont.gov/volunteer, where Vermonters can register to volunteer.
"For now, please focus your volunteer efforts on the hyperlocal level," Morrison said. "Check on your neighbors and the most vulnerable in your neighborhood."
The Vermont Community Foundation announced on Tuesday the creation of the VT Flood Response & Recovery Fund 2023 to coordinate and distribute support to hard-hit communities. The foundation also recommended other organizations to donate to, including the American Red Cross of Northern New England; BROC Community Action; Capstone Community Action; Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity; Northeast Kingdom Community Action; and Southeastern Vermont Community Action.
Stoughton Pond on Sunday 7/30
Recreational Water Safety After a Flood Recreational Water After a Flood
While rivers and lakes can have hazards and contamination under normal conditions, severe storms and flooding can increase the risk of getting hurt, sick, or drowning at these bodies of water.
Stay out of any body of water for at least 48 hours following heavy rains, and longer if it has flooded.
Rainstorms and Floods Create Hazards • Swollen rivers and fast-moving currents can create dangerous conditions at swimming holes and rivers for days after a heavy rain event. • Severe rains may bring bacteria or microorganisms that can make you sick into the water from overwhelmed wastewater systems and runoff. • Sharp objects, like glass or metal fragments, and spilled fuel or chemicals can also be carried into swimming areas by stormwater runoff and flooding.
Stay Out to Stay Safe • Stay out of rivers and streams until the water is clear and calm – usually several days after a storm. Watch the currents and listen for the sound of unusually loud rushing water. Natural waters can have hidden dangers below the surface, like formations that create suction. • After heavy rains, stay out of any body of water for at least 48 hours to avoid the risk of getting sick from contaminated water. In a public swim area, you can swim if the water has been tested and it’s safe. • After a flooding event, it may take several days before water is safe for swimming and recreation.
What to Know Before You Swim • Check with the park manager or town to see if the swim areas are open and whether they have tested the water quality. • Look for and obey any posted signs at beaches and parks. • Never swim alone. Water is stronger than you think, and accidents can take only an instant. • Watch for cyanobacteria in the water, since extra nutrients from the floodwater may cause blooms. They can make the water appear dark green, and look like pea soup or spilled paint. • Don’t swallow beach water or swim with open wounds that can get infected. • Shower after swimming, and wash your hands before eating.
More swimming tips:
When Flood Warnings/Watches are posted-What should I do?
Vermonters should monitor media reports, follow instructions from Vermont Emergency Management, never attempt to walk or drive through flood waters, and familiarize yourself with your best flood evacuation routes.
Some key resources
2-1-1: For help getting connected to resources and services such as shelter, disaster response, and more, call 2-1-1.
9-1-1: For emergency situations, always call 9-1-1.
Language Translations for Flood Resources: https://www.healthvermont.gov/emergency/prepare/stay-safe-flood
Vermont Emergency Management:
Twitter: @vemvt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vermontemergencymanagement
VT-Alert: VT-ALERT is used by the state and local responders to notify the public of emergency situations. Those include, but are not limited to, evacuation information, chemical spills, shelter-in-place alerts, severe weather advisories, boil water advisories, and roadway interruptions. NOTE: Residents can tailor the alerts to specific locations, types of alerts, and on which devices they will be notified.Sign up to receive VT-Alerts, here: https://vem.vermont.gov/vtalert
Follow VT-Alert on social media for quick updates:
2-1-1: For help getting connected to resources and services such as shelter, disaster response, and more, call 2-1-1.
9-1-1: For emergency situations, always call 9-1-1.
Language Translations for Flood Resources: https://www.healthvermont.gov/emergency/prepare/stay-safe-flood
Vermont Emergency Management:
Twitter: @vemvt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vermontemergencymanagement
VT-Alert: VT-ALERT is used by the state and local responders to notify the public of emergency situations. Those include, but are not limited to, evacuation information, chemical spills, shelter-in-place alerts, severe weather advisories, boil water advisories, and roadway interruptions. NOTE: Residents can tailor the alerts to specific locations, types of alerts, and on which devices they will be notified.Sign up to receive VT-Alerts, here: https://vem.vermont.gov/vtalert
Follow VT-Alert on social media for quick updates:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vermontalert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VermontAlert
- Never drive or walk through floodwaters. Strong currents or unseen washouts can sweep you and your car away.
- Turn off the circuit breaker in your home before you evacuate – if you can do so safely.
- If rising water is approaching, leave.
- If you need to evacuate, do so over high ground. Plan that route as soon as possible.
- If your home floods, have a licensed electrician inspect your electrical system before you once again occupy your home.
- If you are in a flood-prone area, or if you believe your home will be flooded, it is advisable to move valuables from your basement in case water enters your home.
- Check your insurance coverage now, and then contact your insurance company if you have damage.
Emergency Updates
For additional updates, you can find below some recommended social media accounts to follow:- VT State Police:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VermontStatePolice/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VTStatePolice - VT Division of Fire Safety:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VTFireMarshal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VTFireMarshal - VT Agency of Transportation:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VTransontheroad/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AOTVermont - VT Department of Health:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthVermont/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthvermont - National Weather Service Burlington:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSBurlington/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NWSBurlington
National Weather Service Albany:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany
Information for Local Farmers
This is a challenging time for many farmers, and we’re thinking of everyone who has been impacted, big or small, by the latest storm. We wanted to send out a reminder of the resources available to you through Farm First.
Free access to a Farmer Peer.
Peers are trained in active listening, troubleshooting, and accessing resources. You can find one by location or discipline at: https://farmfirst.org/peer-support-network
Free access to a counselor.
While your immediate needs are in the fields, if you need support processing your response you can access a counselor by reaching out to Eva Griffin, the Farm First Resource Coordinator.
During daytime working hours (8am-4:30pm M-F) call: 802-318-5538
Outside of daytime work hours call: 877-493-6216
Email Eva at evag@farmfirst.org
Free access to resources. On the FarmFirst website, there is a searchable database of resources that can assist you with a variety of services or accessing resources.
OTHER RESOURCES:
Get help for your animals
NOFA is collecting info on impacts
Vermont Emergency Management Website
New England 511 Road Closures
Vermont River Levels & Forecast
Vermont Alert Emergency Notification System
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me to learn more or get support! If you have other helpful resources that we should be sharing please send them my way as well.
Stay safe out there
Valerie & the Farm First team
www.HoneyFieldFarmVT.com
During daytime working hours (8am-4:30pm M-F) call: 802-318-5538
Outside of daytime work hours call: 877-493-6216
Email Eva at evag@farmfirst.org
Free access to resources. On the FarmFirst website, there is a searchable database of resources that can assist you with a variety of services or accessing resources.
OTHER RESOURCES:
Get help for your animals
NOFA is collecting info on impacts
Vermont Emergency Management Website
New England 511 Road Closures
Vermont River Levels & Forecast
Vermont Alert Emergency Notification System
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me to learn more or get support! If you have other helpful resources that we should be sharing please send them my way as well.
Stay safe out there
Valerie & the Farm First team
www.HoneyFieldFarmVT.com
At a press briefing about the floods on Tuesday morning, Public Safety Commissioner Jennifer Morrison also plugged a state website, vermont.gov/volunteer, where Vermonters can register to volunteer.
"For now, please focus your volunteer efforts on the hyperlocal level," Morrison said. "Check on your neighbors and the most vulnerable in your neighborhood."
The Vermont Community Foundation announced on Tuesday the creation of the VT Flood Response & Recovery Fund 2023 to coordinate and distribute support to hard-hit communities. The foundation also recommended other organizations to donate to, including the American Red Cross of Northern New England; BROC Community Action; Capstone Community Action; Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity; Northeast Kingdom Community Action; and Southeastern Vermont Community Action.
Stoughton Pond on Sunday 7/30
While rivers and lakes can have hazards and contamination under normal conditions, severe storms and flooding can increase the risk of getting hurt, sick, or drowning at these bodies of water.
Stay out of any body of water for at least 48 hours following heavy rains, and longer if it has flooded.
Rainstorms and Floods Create Hazards
• Swollen rivers and fast-moving currents can create dangerous conditions at swimming holes and rivers for days after a heavy rain event.
• Severe rains may bring bacteria or microorganisms that can make you sick into the water from overwhelmed wastewater systems and runoff.
• Sharp objects, like glass or metal fragments, and spilled fuel or chemicals can also be carried into swimming areas by stormwater runoff and flooding.
Stay Out to Stay Safe
• Stay out of rivers and streams until the water is clear and calm – usually several days after a storm. Watch the currents and listen for the sound of unusually loud rushing water. Natural waters can have hidden dangers below the surface, like formations that create suction.
• After heavy rains, stay out of any body of water for at least 48 hours to avoid the risk of getting sick from contaminated water. In a public swim area, you can swim if the water has been tested and it’s safe. • After a flooding event, it may take several days before water is safe for swimming and recreation.
What to Know Before You Swim
• Check with the park manager or town to see if the swim areas are open and whether they have tested the water quality.
• Look for and obey any posted signs at beaches and parks.
• Never swim alone. Water is stronger than you think, and accidents can take only an instant.
• Watch for cyanobacteria in the water, since extra nutrients from the floodwater may cause blooms. They can make the water appear dark green, and look like pea soup or spilled paint.
• Don’t swallow beach water or swim with open wounds that can get infected.
• Shower after swimming, and wash your hands before eating.
More swimming tips:
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Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: vtaarp@aarp.org with questions.
Visit Our Local Restaurants
The Copper Fox 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 (802) 885-1031
Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Daily Grind Café Call ahead for take out (802) 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.
Inn at Weathersfield (802) 263-9217 Daily Grind Café
Call ahead for take out (802) 674-985993 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. 1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151
12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.
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.
The Vermont Creemee Database: Vote for your favorite
Erin Petenko reporting for VT Digger
Nothing goes better with a hot Vermont summer day than a cold, sweet, creamy cone of soft serve ice cream.
Wait, soft serve? What are you talking about? There’s only one type of ice cream that reigns supreme in the Green Mountain State: the creemee.
A creemee is not quite synonymous with soft serve, but they share some similarities. Both take prepared ice cream “bases” that vendors can mix flavor into and serve from the same machine, according to E.B. Flory, dairy chief of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets.
Creemees, however, are supposed to contain a higher percentage of butterfat — a minimum of 14%, versus 10%-14% for soft serve, Flory said. Creemees are often sold in maple, black raspberry, vanilla and chocolate flavors, or as a twist of two flavors. They can come with toppings or be dipped into chocolate or other sauces to create a hard outer coating.
How many creemee stands are there in Vermont? Until recently, this seemed an unanswerable question. But then Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts revealed on Twitter that his agency maintains a licensing system that tracks this sort of thing.
So VTDigger did what VTDigger does: We filed a public records request.
The data we obtained shows that roughly 400 Vermont establishments have active licenses to operate “frozen dessert” machines. That count, however, includes vendors who sling creemees, as well as those who dish out soft serve.
About a quarter of the licensees were chains such as McDonald’s, Cumberland Farms and Walmart. There were also some oddball spots, such as universities, movie theaters and hospital cafeterias.
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
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 Open 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
Erin Petenko reporting for VT Digger
Nothing goes better with a hot Vermont summer day than a cold, sweet, creamy cone of soft serve ice cream.
Wait, soft serve? What are you talking about? There’s only one type of ice cream that reigns supreme in the Green Mountain State: the creemee.
A creemee is not quite synonymous with soft serve, but they share some similarities. Both take prepared ice cream “bases” that vendors can mix flavor into and serve from the same machine, according to E.B. Flory, dairy chief of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets.
Creemees, however, are supposed to contain a higher percentage of butterfat — a minimum of 14%, versus 10%-14% for soft serve, Flory said. Creemees are often sold in maple, black raspberry, vanilla and chocolate flavors, or as a twist of two flavors. They can come with toppings or be dipped into chocolate or other sauces to create a hard outer coating.
How many creemee stands are there in Vermont? Until recently, this seemed an unanswerable question. But then Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts revealed on Twitter that his agency maintains a licensing system that tracks this sort of thing.
So VTDigger did what VTDigger does: We filed a public records request.
The data we obtained shows that roughly 400 Vermont establishments have active licenses to operate “frozen dessert” machines. That count, however, includes vendors who sling creemees, as well as those who dish out soft serve.
About a quarter of the licensees were chains such as McDonald’s, Cumberland Farms and Walmart. There were also some oddball spots, such as universities, movie theaters and hospital cafeterias.
Don't freak out but I had a Pistachio Creemee at the Brownsville Butcher and Pantry
And it was excellent!
And it was excellent!
Food Assistance
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.
The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. 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.
The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
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.
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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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