Weathersfield Weekly Blog December 25 edition
May this flower brighten your day
From our house to yours, Happy Winter Holidays!
(Costa Rican Capuchin Monkey with photoshopped Santa hat)
More photos: CLICK HERE
Mark Your Calendars
Vocal Sound Healing, Breath & Reiki & Restore, Aura & Chakra Readings on December 26
Jessica Otieno of Many Paths Wellness has put together two special offerings while she's
home for the holidays! Now living in Georgia, Jess is an experienced teacher and healer across many modalities.
On December 26, she will offer:
9-10:30am: Vocal sound healing workshop: In vocal sound healing, we're tuning into our own instrument - ourselves - to uncover and listen to what the body can tell us. We will incorporate a chanting meditation and gentle yoga. $35 ~REGISTER NOW~
4-5:45pm: Breath, Reiki, & Restore Workshop: Each practitioner will experience a bit of pranayama (breathwork), Reiki energy healing, and restorative poses. $45 ~REGISTER NOW~
Individual Aura & Chakra photos scheduled throughout the day. These interactive mini sessions take 20 mins and you will receive some guided interpretation of your individual subtle body energies along with a print out of your face with aura and full body aura and chakra report on email. Jess can also do a session for your dog!
home for the holidays! Now living in Georgia, Jess is an experienced teacher and healer across many modalities.
9-10:30am: Vocal sound healing workshop: In vocal sound healing, we're tuning into our own instrument - ourselves - to uncover and listen to what the body can tell us. We will incorporate a chanting meditation and gentle yoga. $35 ~REGISTER NOW~
Reiki Restore: https://fb.me/e/10nCP0Mgr
Aura Readings: https://fb.me/e/49qgVu9qg
Vocal Sound Healing: https://fb.me/e/KKvAO0dL
Introduction to Acupuncture hosted by Springfield Town Library, Jan. 17
Springfield Town Library is hosting an "Introduction to Acupuncture" on January 17 at 6-7 p.m. at the library, 43 Main St, Springfield, Vermont. This event is free and open to the public call (802) 885-3108 with any inquiries.
Have you thought about trying acupuncture, but are unsure how it can help?
Have your friends told you about acupuncture, but you want to know more?
Come to a presentation by Kerri Casey Lic. Ac. from Black River Acupuncture and hear a brief history and description of acupuncture. Kerri can answer your questions so you may determine if acupuncture is right for you, or just to learn more about something unfamiliar.
Kerri Casey is a licensed Acupuncturist with the VT Medical board, and nationally certified by the NCCAOM. Kerri received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Boston College, and a Master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minnesota in 2006.
News You Can Use
ICYMI (In case You Missed It)
Town/School/Regional News
School Announces Auditions for "Beauty and the Beast Jr."
Disney's Beauty and The Beast Jr. auditions will be held on January 8 & 9 from 2:45-4:00. Please prepare 16 bars (a short selection) of a Broadway or Disney song to sing from memory. If you have questions or would like recommendations of songs, see Mrs. Yuengling or Ms. Towne. This is open for 4th - 8th grade students.
School Winter Break Ends January 2nd
Winter Break-December 21st - January 2nd
Vermont announces candidates for 2024 presidential primaries
The state will hold its presidential primaries on Town Meeting Day early next year. In total, there are 12 candidates between the Democratic and Republican Party.By Babette Stolk
When they show up for Town Meeting Day in March, Vermonters will be able to choose from a dozen presidential candidates in the 2024 election — half running as Democrats and half as Republicans.
The parties’ frontrunners, President Joe Biden and former president Donald J. Trump, were among the 12 candidates who met a deadline last Friday afternoon to be included on Vermont’s ballots, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas announced Tuesday.
Other candidates on the GOP ballot are businessman Ryan Binkley; former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie; Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis; former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley; and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.
On the Democratic side, contenders are businessman and former lawyer Mark Steward Greenstein; entrepreneur and investor Jason Palmer; U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn.; author and public speaker Marianne Williamson; and political commentator and media host Cenk Uygur.
Uygur’s name will not appear on the ballot in a number of other states, including neighboring New Hampshire, because he was not born in the United States, which would make his presidency unconstitutional. In Arkansas, for instance, the secretary of state listed that as a reason Uygur’s name would not appear on its ballot, the Associated Press reported.
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Southern Vermonters deem Monday’s flooding ‘not as bad as we’ve seen’ — yet still not good
“We got a bit of water in a couple of spots, but we were spared,” said Beverly Jelley, the 81-year-old owner of a Londonderry convenience store that was ravaged by storms in 2011 and last summer.
By Kevin O'Connor
Beverly Jelley woke Monday to fears of yet another surge of stormwater. Twenty-four hours later, the 81-year-old local business owner gave thanks for something else: a torrent of community support.
The three-decade operator of Jelley’s convenience store on Route 100 — having rebuilt from top to bottom twice, after 2011’s Tropical Storm Irene and last summer’s record rains — watched Tuesday as dozens of family members and friends put back nearly $300,000 of equipment they had pulled out the morning and afternoon before.
“Everybody just appeared, and we started packing,” Jelley recalled of this week’s effort to save a business that reopened Oct. 30, after five feet of July floodwater, nine dumpsters of debris and nearly four months of repair.
The store owner was one of many southern Vermonters who breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday after freak winter-solstice-week rain closed roads and schools.
“It was not as bad as we’ve seen,” Jamaica Town Clerk Sara Wiswall said of damage in that nearby town. “When you do it over and over again, you get used to it.”
By Kevin O'Connor
Beverly Jelley woke Monday to fears of yet another surge of stormwater. Twenty-four hours later, the 81-year-old local business owner gave thanks for something else: a torrent of community support.
The three-decade operator of Jelley’s convenience store on Route 100 — having rebuilt from top to bottom twice, after 2011’s Tropical Storm Irene and last summer’s record rains — watched Tuesday as dozens of family members and friends put back nearly $300,000 of equipment they had pulled out the morning and afternoon before.
“Everybody just appeared, and we started packing,” Jelley recalled of this week’s effort to save a business that reopened Oct. 30, after five feet of July floodwater, nine dumpsters of debris and nearly four months of repair.
The store owner was one of many southern Vermonters who breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday after freak winter-solstice-week rain closed roads and schools.
“It was not as bad as we’ve seen,” Jamaica Town Clerk Sara Wiswall said of damage in that nearby town. “When you do it over and over again, you get used to it.”
Vermont ski resorts open for the holiday weekend despite Monday’s floods
Although blankets of snow had been turned to slush earlier in the week, several slopes were reopened by Friday.
By Babette Stolk
Although the heavy rainfall and high winds that struck Vermont on Monday turned ski resorts’ promising blankets of snow into slush, several have since reopened trails.
Bolton Valley and Mad River Glen, which both closed on Monday, were showing several trails reopened as of week’s end. Bolton Valley had 17 of 71 available on Friday, while Mad River Glen had four of 53, according to their websites.
Earlier in the week, operators at both resorts expressed little concern about the wet weather this early in the season — though for different reasons.
According to Scott Pelligrini, Bolton Valley’s director of marketing and revenue, the resort has continuously invested in snowmaking over the past few years, which is paying off in weather events like these.
“The natural snow is certainly impacted heavily by bogs and meltdowns or rain events, or whatever you want to call them, and then the snowmaking snow tends to hold up really well,” Pelligrini said.
By Babette Stolk
Although the heavy rainfall and high winds that struck Vermont on Monday turned ski resorts’ promising blankets of snow into slush, several have since reopened trails.
Bolton Valley and Mad River Glen, which both closed on Monday, were showing several trails reopened as of week’s end. Bolton Valley had 17 of 71 available on Friday, while Mad River Glen had four of 53, according to their websites.
Earlier in the week, operators at both resorts expressed little concern about the wet weather this early in the season — though for different reasons.
According to Scott Pelligrini, Bolton Valley’s director of marketing and revenue, the resort has continuously invested in snowmaking over the past few years, which is paying off in weather events like these.
“The natural snow is certainly impacted heavily by bogs and meltdowns or rain events, or whatever you want to call them, and then the snowmaking snow tends to hold up really well,” Pelligrini said.
Pandemic-era high schoolers in Vermont say they are less likely to pursue higher education
The education aspirations of first-generation male students declined the most, a recent survey found. Across the board, 70% of students said they were continuing their education in the fall of 2022, a 5% drop from previous years.By Babette Stolk
Interest in pursuing education beyond high school has dropped significantly among Vermont seniors since 2018, with the greatest decrease among students whose parents did not complete a four-year college degree. Those are the findings of the latest survey of high school students in their final year by the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation.
The 2022 survey, which is conducted every two years except in 2020 due to Covid-19, also illustrates the long-stretching effects of the pandemic. Nearly one in five seniors reported that the pandemic affected their post-high school plans in some way — by causing them to choose a school closer to home, rethink college, or decide to defer or take a gap year.
While the number of students saying they will enroll in college in the fall after graduation has hovered around 75% since 2012, it dropped to 70% in the latest survey.
“What concerns me about these numbers … is the substantial number that are reporting that they either don’t have a plan or they don’t know how to obtain the training they’re going to need in order to be able to pursue their plans,” said Scott Giles, president and CEO of VSAC, a nonprofit agency that aims to help Vermonters achieve their goals after high school.
“We’ve got to figure out how to reach and provide (students) the support they need in order to be able to obtain the education or training you know, that makes sense from them or that will allow them to pursue their goals,” Giles said.
The 2022 survey, which is conducted every two years except in 2020 due to Covid-19, also illustrates the long-stretching effects of the pandemic. Nearly one in five seniors reported that the pandemic affected their post-high school plans in some way — by causing them to choose a school closer to home, rethink college, or decide to defer or take a gap year.
While the number of students saying they will enroll in college in the fall after graduation has hovered around 75% since 2012, it dropped to 70% in the latest survey.
“What concerns me about these numbers … is the substantial number that are reporting that they either don’t have a plan or they don’t know how to obtain the training they’re going to need in order to be able to pursue their plans,” said Scott Giles, president and CEO of VSAC, a nonprofit agency that aims to help Vermonters achieve their goals after high school.
“We’ve got to figure out how to reach and provide (students) the support they need in order to be able to obtain the education or training you know, that makes sense from them or that will allow them to pursue their goals,” Giles said.
Adventure
Travel Blog-Costa Rica-Rainforests, Volcanoes and Wildlife with Go Ahead Tours
We're just back from a magical adventure in Costa Rica. I'll be blogging about all the amazing things we experienced during our time in this Central American country.
Dec. 12-13 Hotel San Bada to Tarcoles River Cruise then back to San Jose BLOG
Dec 10-11 Manuel Antonio National Park, sloths, deer and monkeys BLOG
Dec. 9 Natuwa Wildlife Sanctuary, Traditional Dinner and Dancing BLOG
Dec. 8 Planting a native tree, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve hike, zipline ride BLOG
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Dec. 4-Tortuguero National Park by boat and kayak BLOG
Town Volunteer Vacancies
The vacancies are as followed (updated Dec. 4, 2023):
Appointments
a. Budget Committee (5 Vacancies)
b. Conservation Commission (1 Vacancy)
c. Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy)
d. Green Up Coordinator (1 Vacancy)
e. Lister (2 Vacancies)
f. Parks and Recreation (1 Vacancy)
g. Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies)
h. Village Wastewater Committee-Ann Marie Christensen, John Arrison, Mark Richardson
i. Zoning Board of Adjustment (3 Vacancies)-Andrea Murray
Anyone interested in serving should contact the Town manager Brandon Gulnick at 802-674-2626
Select Board
Select Board
FY25 Budget discussion has begun. Follow along in the meeting minutes posted on the Selectboard page of the Town Website.
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.
Selectboard Members and Term as listed on the town websiteMike Todd Chair 2024
August Murray Member 2026
Kelly O'Brien Clerk 2025
Wendy Smith Member 2024
David Fuller Member 2025
Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m. January 2, 2024 (Monday is a holiday)January 16, 2024 (Monday is a Holiday)
Meeting Minutes https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboardDecember 18 (minutes were not posted within 5 days, a violation of the Open Meeting Law)September 5 Canceled no explanation givenAugust 21 (published in a Word document)May1 (minutes were not posted within 5 days, a violation of the Open Meeting Law)
FY25 Budget discussion has begun. Follow along in the meeting minutes posted on the Selectboard page of the Town Website.
Select Board Minutes: The minutes can now be found at https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes
Selectboard Members and Term as listed on the town website
| Mike Todd Chair 2024 August Murray Member 2026 Kelly O'Brien Clerk 2025 Wendy Smith Member 2024 David Fuller Member 2025 |
Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.
January 2, 2024 (Monday is a holiday)
January 16, 2024 (Monday is a Holiday)
Meeting Minutes https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard
December 18 (minutes were not posted within 5 days, a violation of the Open Meeting Law)
September 5 Canceled no explanation given
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
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT
Weathersfield School
December 21st - January 2nd Winter Break No School for Students
Meeting Agendas may be found HEREJanuary 9
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 Meetings Minutes
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.
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
Weathersfield Garden Club
Weathersfield Garden Club
The Weathersfield Garden Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at The Weathersfield Proctor Library from 6-8 p.m.
No Garden Club Meetings in November or December.
They will reconvene on January 16th at Weathersfield Proctor Library. New members and guests are always welcome. Any questions? please email weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com
The Weathersfield Garden Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at The Weathersfield Proctor Library from 6-8 p.m.
No Garden Club Meetings in November or December.
They will reconvene on January 16th at Weathersfield Proctor Library.
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/WeathersfieldCenterChurchThings to Do In and Around WeathersfieldGet Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops
Lebanon Opera House
The opera house in Lebanon is CLOSED for renovations but schedule to reopen in February 2024.
All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
2024 Season
Silent Film: Gold Rush, February 8 at 7 p.m. TICKETS
Recycled Percussion, February 10 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. TICKETS
2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, February 16 at 7:00 pm TICKETS
Tom Papa: Good Stuff Tour, April 5 TICKETS
Sasha Velour-The Big Reveal Show, March 4, 2024 TICKETS
The Capitol Fools, March 9, 2024 TICKETS
Red Barat-Festival of Colors, March 16, 2024 TICKETS
Comedian Bib Marley, March 23, 2024 TICKETS
The String Queens, April 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. TICKETS (YES-Youth Education Series)
Paula Poundstone Saturday, April 6 TICKETS
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, April 8 TICKETS
Fly Fishing Film Tour, April 11 at 7 p.m. TICKETS
Summerfest 2024
Enjoy performances of the highest quality each summer at Blow-Me-Down Farm, a beautiful, outdoor setting on the banks of the Connecticut River in Cornish, NH.
Opera North is an American opera company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is the region’s oldest professional opera company. The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.
Summerfest 2024 Subscriptions-TICKETS
Summerfest 2024 productions include:
Orpheus in the Underworld
Summerfest 2024 productions include:
Orpheus in the Underworld
Thursday, July 11 at 7pm
Friday, July 12 at 7pm
Sunday, July 14 at 5pm
Friday, July 12 at 7pm
Sunday, July 14 at 5pm
Thursday, August 1 at 7pm
Friday, August 2 at 7pm
Saturday, August 3 at 5pm
Sunday, August 4 at 5pm
Friday, August 2 at 7pm
Saturday, August 3 at 5pm
Sunday, August 4 at 5pm
Yoga
Yoga
Whole Roasted Tro
Whole Roasted Tro
Within Reach Yoga
at the 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville
You must Register for each class at least a day ahead by emailing Lisa.
No Classes on Tuesday, December 19-January Classes to be announced soon.
Tuesday Morning 9-10 AM-Slow Flow, Rest + Restore
Tuesday Evening-Candle Glow Gentle Flow 5:30-6:30 PM
Payment: Cash/Check/Venmo @Lisa-Gleeson-6. Sliding scale available - please inquire if needed. 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!).
Tuesday Evening-Candle Glow Gentle Flow 5:30-6:30 PM
Payment: Cash/Check/Venmo @Lisa-Gleeson-6. Sliding scale available - please inquire if needed. 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.
Follow-Within Reach Yoga facebook page, website
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.
Follow-Within Reach Yoga facebook page, website
Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024Vermont’s location within the path of totality makes it an ideal place to take in the wonder and spectacle of this natural event.
Time to start planning, sign up for solar eclipse updates by email.
Road rules were changed to allow for the minutes of darkness and bulletins advised drivers to pull over and turn off headlights so as to preserve the natural phenomenon.
Volunteers in Action (ViA) is seeking volunteers
Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:
Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH
Director of Community Health
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
Vermont Online Workshops
Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: vtaarp@aarp.org with questions.
Visit Our Local Restaurants
Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)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.
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 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
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.
Winter Tips
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Be Ready for Winter Storms
Steps you can take now, to prepare for storms:
Keep your cellphone charged
Download the GMP app to help you report an outage and track restoration times
Have some bottled water and non-perishable food on hand
Have flashlights and fresh batteries where you can easily find them
Make a plan for where you can go if power is out for an extended time
Storm safety reminders:
Pay attention to the weather forecast and changing conditions
Stay far away from any downed lines
Always assume downed lines and trees are energized – you cannot tell by looking at them
Call GMP to report downed lines
Call 911 for medical emergencies
Call Vermont 211 for help with emergency housing and more
More storm preparation and safety tips are available on GMP's website at: https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/
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Be Ready for Winter Storms
Steps you can take now, to prepare for storms:
Keep your cellphone charged
Download the GMP app to help you report an outage and track restoration times
Have some bottled water and non-perishable food on hand
Have flashlights and fresh batteries where you can easily find them
Make a plan for where you can go if power is out for an extended time
Storm safety reminders:
Pay attention to the weather forecast and changing conditions
Stay far away from any downed lines
Always assume downed lines and trees are energized – you cannot tell by looking at them
Call GMP to report downed lines
Call 911 for medical emergencies
Call Vermont 211 for help with emergency housing and more
More storm preparation and safety tips are available on GMP's website at: https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/
Vermont State Resources and
COVID-19 Response Information
GET VACCINATEDand GET YOUR BOOSTERDo it for Yourself, Your Family, Your Community
GET VACCINATED
and GET YOUR BOOSTER
Do it for Yourself, Your Family, Your Community
Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 Information Page.
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.
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