Weathersfield Weekly Blog, July 22 edition
Jay found this caterpillar in our garden on Sunday.
It's a Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) larva.
It's a Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) larva.
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Selectboard meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Martin Memorial Hall, Ascutney.
On the agenda has been posted on the Town Website.
The agenda includes the discussion of a petition received to reclassify a portion of Old Bow Rd. The petition is requesting an emergency services turn-around be created to serve the five new houses being built in the area.
A Public Hearing has been scheduled as warranted by Vermont State Statues when a road is reclassified. The hearing notice states: "...a public hearing (will be held) on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 6:30pm to hear public comments on the change of classification or alteration of the Class IV section of Old Bow Road in Weathersfield, Vermont. The hearing will be held at Martin Memorial Hall, 5259 US Route 5, Ascutney, VT 05030. The Selectboard will examine the premises on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 6:30pm to become familiar with Old Bow Road prior to the public hearing. The site examination will commence at the beginning of the Class IV section of Old Bow Road, located at 1115 Old Bow Road, Weathersfield, VT 05156. Anyone wishing to attend is warned to be present on either of these dates at the abovementioned locations."
There will be discussion regarding the ledge removal on Goulden Ridge Rd and the possible purchase of a diesel generator for the Town Garage (estimated cost $21,750). This generator, a Generac 20KW Standby Generator will have 32-gallon diesel tank.
The agenda also includes the third reading of the Martin Memorial Hall Rules and Regulations. The Selectboard packet has a copy of the Warranty Deed from Clarence and Celia Martin-if you like to peruse old legal documents.
At Republican National Convention, Vermont’s delegates find a party forged in Trump’s image
By Juan Vega de Soto
Asked to describe this year’s Republican National Convention, members of Vermont’s delegation began with the same word: “Unity”.
It was evident, they said during interviews, in the procession of former President Donald Trump’s primary rivals taking the stage to make the case for his reelection, in the cheerful mood amongst attendees, and in the palpable confidence that Republicans are poised for big wins come November.
“If you were in the building, you’d feel the energy was unbelievable,” said Gerald Malloy, a Vermont delegate and businessman from Perkinsville running against U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.
At the convention, held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 15-18, Republican delegates from across the country gathered to officially nominate Trump as their presidential candidate. The Vermont delegation included state party leadership and candidates for state and national office.
Malloy, who led Vermont’s roll-call vote on Monday, said that a Trump administration would reunite America.
Less than a month ago, the Vermont GOP executive committee voted to exempt Trump from a state party rule that prohibited it from supporting a convicted felon. On Monday, all 17 delegates from Vermont voted for Trump.
According to Paul Dame, who chairs the Vermont GOP, the feeling of party unity was accelerated by the assassination attempt against Trump at a campaign rally last Saturday.
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Boy conscious and speaking after 25-foot fall in Weathersfield
A youth with a summer camp group hiking on Mount Ascutney fell off a cliff near Little Cascade Falls and landed 25 feet below in a gorge, sustaining a head injury that led to him being transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment Friday afternoon, according to Vermont Fish and Game.
First responders at the scene, located about a half mile up the Weathersfield Trail, “provided to the juvenile’s head and extremity injuries” and requested the DHART helicopter for expedited transportation to a higher level of care,” a spokesman with Vermont Fish and Game said via email in response to an inquiry by the Valley News on Monday.
The youth, who was not identified by officials because he is a minor, suffered a head laceration down to the skull and broken clavicle, according to emergency radio transmissions on Friday afternoon.
Radio transmissions reported the youth’s age as 12 years old but a warden with Vermont Fish and Game said the youth — who was conscious and talking — informed him he was 13 years old.
Fire department rescue personnel from Ascutney, West Weathersfield and Claremont along with Weathersfield police and wardens from Vermont Fish and Game all responded to the scene. Dispatch received the call at around 2 p.m.
Golden Cross Ambulance out of Claremont transported the injured youth from the Weathersfield Trail trailhead to Gravelin Road, from where DHART flew him to DHMC.
Information regarding the camping group, how many were in it and where it was from was not made public by officials.
The Vermont Criminal Justice Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to permanently decertify Zachary Gauthier of Weathersfield from practicing law enforcement in the state.
Gauthier pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor charges in January of last year, including violating an abuse prevention order, false reports to law enforcement and violating conditions of release.
He resigned from the state police force in April 2022 after authorities said he punched a family dog and then lied about it in court.
Gauthier was a detective trooper at the Westminster barracks.
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First responders at the scene, located about a half mile up the Weathersfield Trail, “provided to the juvenile’s head and extremity injuries” and requested the DHART helicopter for expedited transportation to a higher level of care,” a spokesman with Vermont Fish and Game said via email in response to an inquiry by the Valley News on Monday.
The youth, who was not identified by officials because he is a minor, suffered a head laceration down to the skull and broken clavicle, according to emergency radio transmissions on Friday afternoon.
Radio transmissions reported the youth’s age as 12 years old but a warden with Vermont Fish and Game said the youth — who was conscious and talking — informed him he was 13 years old.
Fire department rescue personnel from Ascutney, West Weathersfield and Claremont along with Weathersfield police and wardens from Vermont Fish and Game all responded to the scene. Dispatch received the call at around 2 p.m.
Golden Cross Ambulance out of Claremont transported the injured youth from the Weathersfield Trail trailhead to Gravelin Road, from where DHART flew him to DHMC.
Information regarding the camping group, how many were in it and where it was from was not made public by officials.
Former Vermont trooper stripped of certification
A former Vermont state trooper has been stripped of his certification.The Vermont Criminal Justice Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to permanently decertify Zachary Gauthier of Weathersfield from practicing law enforcement in the state.
Gauthier pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor charges in January of last year, including violating an abuse prevention order, false reports to law enforcement and violating conditions of release.
He resigned from the state police force in April 2022 after authorities said he punched a family dog and then lied about it in court.
Gauthier was a detective trooper at the Westminster barracks.
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Biden Bows Out, Endorses VP Harris
After three weeks of growing pressure from Democrats following a disastrous debate performance, President Joe Biden said he would no longer be seeking reelection.“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” Biden wrote in a letter posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”
The letter did not say more about next steps, but Biden noted that he would “speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about my decision.”
Global tech outage affects medical, transportation and state operations in Vermont
The Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport and UVM Medical Center were among the institutions whose operations were affected, but spokespeople said they’d already begun to recover.
By Juan Vega de Soto
Early Friday morning, as a technology outage spread across the globe, operations at key Vermont institutions and government agencies were temporarily disrupted.
Roughly 10% of the state’s computer systems were impacted, according to Andrea DeLaBruere, deputy secretary of the Vermont Agency of Digital Services.
Since then, DeLaBruere said around noon at an unrelated press conference held by Gov. Phil Scott, the state had “brought approximately 25% of those back online.” The bulk of the remaining problems should be resolved by the end of the day, she said.
DeLaBruere indicated that some state employees had been having difficulty accessing their email but that neither the state’s websites nor the 911 or 211 emergency lines appeared to have been affected.
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Higher Ground scraps plans for music venue relocation to Burton campus
The decision, announced in a social media post, comes just days after the Vermont Supreme Court rejected appeals to the project and gave it the go-ahead.
By Corey McDonald
Higher Ground has scrapped efforts to relocate its music venue to the Burton Snowboards campus in Burlington’s South End, just days after the Vermont Supreme Court rejected an appeal and allowed the project to move forward.
In a social media post, the live music venue in South Burlington said that “despite our extensive efforts,” the relocation plan would not move forward, adding that Higher Ground was “deeply disheartened that Burton has decided to change direction in their plans for the building we were to occupy.”
“This resulted in a significant loss of time and resources for Higher Ground,” the company said in the social media post, adding that the search would continue for a new venue.
“We remain committed to enhancing Burlington’s music and arts scene by providing more access to top-tier performances,” the company said. “We believe that a vibrant local entertainment venue benefits the entire community.”
When reached for comment, Alan Newman, a co-owner of Higher Ground, said that he had nothing more to add and referred to their published statement. Alex Crothers, another co-owner of Higher Ground, did not immediately respond to a phone call and text message seeking comment.
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The decision, announced in a social media post, comes just days after the Vermont Supreme Court rejected appeals to the project and gave it the go-ahead.
By Corey McDonald
Higher Ground has scrapped efforts to relocate its music venue to the Burton Snowboards campus in Burlington’s South End, just days after the Vermont Supreme Court rejected an appeal and allowed the project to move forward.
In a social media post, the live music venue in South Burlington said that “despite our extensive efforts,” the relocation plan would not move forward, adding that Higher Ground was “deeply disheartened that Burton has decided to change direction in their plans for the building we were to occupy.”
“This resulted in a significant loss of time and resources for Higher Ground,” the company said in the social media post, adding that the search would continue for a new venue.
“We remain committed to enhancing Burlington’s music and arts scene by providing more access to top-tier performances,” the company said. “We believe that a vibrant local entertainment venue benefits the entire community.”
When reached for comment, Alan Newman, a co-owner of Higher Ground, said that he had nothing more to add and referred to their published statement. Alex Crothers, another co-owner of Higher Ground, did not immediately respond to a phone call and text message seeking comment.
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ACLU sues health commissioner over opioid settlement committee records
The lawsuit seeks redacted records relating to Health Commissioner Mark Levine’s decision to alter an advisory group’s recommendations relating to overdose prevention centers.
By Peter D'Auria
The ACLU of Vermont has filed suit against Vermont Health Commissioner Mark Levine, alleging that the state’s top health official illegally altered a document of recommendations about how to spend money from settlements with drug manufacturers and distributors.
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Washington County Superior Court, seeks redacted documents related to Levine’s alterations of the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee’s recommendations and asks the court to declare that the health department violated Vermont’s Open Meeting Law.
It’s the latest development in a months long dispute between the ACLU and the Scott administration over the health commissioner’s decision to alter the group’s endorsement of overdose prevention centers, also known as safe injection sites.
“By playing politics and violating both the Vermont Open Meeting Law and the Vermont Public Records Act, the Scott administration not only threatened Vermonters’ access to life-saving overdose prevention centers—it also eroded trust between government officials and the people it is supposed to represent,” ACLU staff attorney Harrison Stark said in a press release announcing the suit.
Amanda Wheeler, a spokesperson for Gov. Phil Scott, said in an email that the lawsuit was driven by politics and that the ACLU was “simply not right on the law.”
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By Peter D'Auria
The ACLU of Vermont has filed suit against Vermont Health Commissioner Mark Levine, alleging that the state’s top health official illegally altered a document of recommendations about how to spend money from settlements with drug manufacturers and distributors.
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Washington County Superior Court, seeks redacted documents related to Levine’s alterations of the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee’s recommendations and asks the court to declare that the health department violated Vermont’s Open Meeting Law.
It’s the latest development in a months long dispute between the ACLU and the Scott administration over the health commissioner’s decision to alter the group’s endorsement of overdose prevention centers, also known as safe injection sites.
“By playing politics and violating both the Vermont Open Meeting Law and the Vermont Public Records Act, the Scott administration not only threatened Vermonters’ access to life-saving overdose prevention centers—it also eroded trust between government officials and the people it is supposed to represent,” ACLU staff attorney Harrison Stark said in a press release announcing the suit.
Amanda Wheeler, a spokesperson for Gov. Phil Scott, said in an email that the lawsuit was driven by politics and that the ACLU was “simply not right on the law.”
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Lightning strikes Hartland barn, twice
By Curt Peterson
The saying “Lightning never strikes the same place twice,” was proven false in Hartland this week when bolts hit Cobb Hill barn, on a 275-acre farm in Hartland, twice at the same time.
At 7:14 a.m., it was reportedly raining here and there, but no signs of a storm. Kerry Gawalt and her husband Stephen Leslie operate Cedar Mountain Farm at Cobb Hill Cohousing. She was flipping a switch with one hand and reaching for a piece of equipment with another as part of milking one of the cows, when she felt an electrical charge go through her body.
“The end of my finger had a glowing ball on the end of it, about the size of a marble,” she told the Mountain Times. “It was pretty scary.”
“There was a big bang, and the cows ran,” she said. “The one I was milking looked at me as if to say, ‘What kind of a jerk are you, not running for your life?!’”
Gawalt smelled smoke and followed her nose to what she calls the “cobble room” where the electrical breakers are, and the space was full of smoke.
“I called the fire department,” she said. “And then we got all the animals and people out of the barn.”
The fire fighters arrived quickly and opened one wall to make sure there was no hidden burning. There was no fire, but she said she was glad she played it safe rather than being sorry.
Damages included blown circuit breakers and a blown capacitor in the well. The water pump was “fried,” according to Gawalt. The farm’s insurance agent checked a satellite lightning record, confirming the Cedar Mountain Barn was struck twice at about the same instant.
Central Vermont is no stranger to lightning storms. Seven years ago, Gawalt said, there was another strike that blew a hole through their main electrical panel. She and Stephen took the farm over in 1999. Those two have been the only lightning losses during their tenure.
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The saying “Lightning never strikes the same place twice,” was proven false in Hartland this week when bolts hit Cobb Hill barn, on a 275-acre farm in Hartland, twice at the same time.
At 7:14 a.m., it was reportedly raining here and there, but no signs of a storm. Kerry Gawalt and her husband Stephen Leslie operate Cedar Mountain Farm at Cobb Hill Cohousing. She was flipping a switch with one hand and reaching for a piece of equipment with another as part of milking one of the cows, when she felt an electrical charge go through her body.
“The end of my finger had a glowing ball on the end of it, about the size of a marble,” she told the Mountain Times. “It was pretty scary.”
“There was a big bang, and the cows ran,” she said. “The one I was milking looked at me as if to say, ‘What kind of a jerk are you, not running for your life?!’”
Gawalt smelled smoke and followed her nose to what she calls the “cobble room” where the electrical breakers are, and the space was full of smoke.
“I called the fire department,” she said. “And then we got all the animals and people out of the barn.”
The fire fighters arrived quickly and opened one wall to make sure there was no hidden burning. There was no fire, but she said she was glad she played it safe rather than being sorry.
Damages included blown circuit breakers and a blown capacitor in the well. The water pump was “fried,” according to Gawalt. The farm’s insurance agent checked a satellite lightning record, confirming the Cedar Mountain Barn was struck twice at about the same instant.
Central Vermont is no stranger to lightning storms. Seven years ago, Gawalt said, there was another strike that blew a hole through their main electrical panel. She and Stephen took the farm over in 1999. Those two have been the only lightning losses during their tenure.
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Killington locals write a Hallmark movie
“A Very Vermont Christmas” will premiere on the Hallmark Channel, Saturday, July 20
By Adam Davis
One night about five years ago, Killington resident Steve Kent told his partner Pam Rice that she had seen so many Hallmark Channel Christmas movies that she should try writing one herself. That playful remark became a challenge to themselves to do just that. The result is the new Christmas movie “A Very Vermont Christmas” premiering on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, July 20 at 8 p.m.
Rice and Kent are not screenwriters by trade. They’re best known in Killington as the owners of Furry Child Daycare, a dog-sitting business. Kent also was a former producer for Killington TV. However, “A Very Vermont Christmas” isn’t their first journey into the world of Hallmark Christmas movies.
“We had some luck after a couple years of brainstorming and pitching with one producer where we were able to sell a concept, which is just a couple of pages,” Rice said. “It was called ‘Warming Up to You’ and it appeared on the Hallmark Channel about two years ago.”
“We had the opportunity to write it but we were both working full-time jobs, as well as running our doggie-daycare business,” Kent continued. “We just didn’t have the time at that moment so we had to pass on writing it. But we did get the ‘created by’ credit.”
“This is our first writing credit for a produced movie,” Rice added.
As their first official writing credit, “A Very Vermont Christmas” is about a champion skier/Vermont brewmaster who teams up with an unlikely match to create a seasonal microbrew in order to save her family’s business by Christmas. While the plot is influenced by Vermont’s culture generally, the time that Rice and Kent have spent in Killington was their biggest inspiration.
“It was definitely inspired by living in Killington. In fact, the brewpub from the set features a famous characteristic from a particular Killington bar. Anybody that’s familiar with this bar will recognize that feature of it,” Steve said. “A lot of it is based on our experiences here at the resort. We’ve both worked in restaurants and bars in the area, and that was a big part of it. We didn’t know too much about brewing when we first started writing, but once we did, we decided to make one of the main characters a cicerone, which is basically a sommelier but with beer.”
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By Adam Davis
One night about five years ago, Killington resident Steve Kent told his partner Pam Rice that she had seen so many Hallmark Channel Christmas movies that she should try writing one herself. That playful remark became a challenge to themselves to do just that. The result is the new Christmas movie “A Very Vermont Christmas” premiering on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, July 20 at 8 p.m.
Rice and Kent are not screenwriters by trade. They’re best known in Killington as the owners of Furry Child Daycare, a dog-sitting business. Kent also was a former producer for Killington TV. However, “A Very Vermont Christmas” isn’t their first journey into the world of Hallmark Christmas movies.
“We had some luck after a couple years of brainstorming and pitching with one producer where we were able to sell a concept, which is just a couple of pages,” Rice said. “It was called ‘Warming Up to You’ and it appeared on the Hallmark Channel about two years ago.”
“We had the opportunity to write it but we were both working full-time jobs, as well as running our doggie-daycare business,” Kent continued. “We just didn’t have the time at that moment so we had to pass on writing it. But we did get the ‘created by’ credit.”
“This is our first writing credit for a produced movie,” Rice added.
As their first official writing credit, “A Very Vermont Christmas” is about a champion skier/Vermont brewmaster who teams up with an unlikely match to create a seasonal microbrew in order to save her family’s business by Christmas. While the plot is influenced by Vermont’s culture generally, the time that Rice and Kent have spent in Killington was their biggest inspiration.
“It was definitely inspired by living in Killington. In fact, the brewpub from the set features a famous characteristic from a particular Killington bar. Anybody that’s familiar with this bar will recognize that feature of it,” Steve said. “A lot of it is based on our experiences here at the resort. We’ve both worked in restaurants and bars in the area, and that was a big part of it. We didn’t know too much about brewing when we first started writing, but once we did, we decided to make one of the main characters a cicerone, which is basically a sommelier but with beer.”
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Weathersfield Town Information
Weathersfield Town Information
Town Volunteer Vacancies
The Town of Weathersfield is seeking volunteers to appoint to various available positions. The application can be found at this link.
Alternatively, you can contact Susanne Terrill at weathersfield@weathersfield.org to obtain a copy via email, or stop by the Town Office at 5259 US Route 5, Ascutney, VT 05030 to obtain a paper copy.
The following positions are vacant as of July 22:
Board of Listers (2 Vacancies)
The following positions are vacant as of July 22:
Board of Listers (2 Vacancies)
Conservation Commission (1 Vacancy)
Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy)
Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies)
Zoning Board of Adjustment (1 Vacancy)
Select Board
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.
Selectboard Members and Term as listed on the town websiteChair
2027
Vice Chair
2026
Clerk
2027
Member
2026
Member
2025
Select Board Meets: August 19September 23October 28November 12November 25December 9December 23
Meeting Minutes https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboardApril 11 Emergency MeetingMarch 18 public hearingTown Meeting March 2
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 website
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Select Board Meets:
August 19
September 23
October 28
November 12
November 25
December 9
December 23
Meeting Minutes https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard
April 11 Emergency Meeting
March 18 public hearing
Town Meeting March 2
*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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Meeting Agendas may be found HEREThe next School Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The board meeting will be in the music room. www.wsesu.net
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 Agendas and MinutesMay 14
Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union
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. 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. 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/WeathersfieldCenterChurchWeathersfield Parks and RecreationFollow them on their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550836741096
Things to Do In and Around WeathersfieldGet Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops
Arts, Entertainment, and Health
Lebanon Opera House
All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
Let's Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience, August 2 TICKETS
NEXUS 2024 August 9-11 FREE Schedule and Info
NEXUS: FREE but Rain Insurance available if shows are moved indoors
TUSK: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute, August 16 TICKETS
John 5, September 3 TICKETS
Sarah Vowell, September 21 TICKETS
Angel Olsen, September 24 TICKETS
Neko Case, September 25 TICKETS
Ira Glass, October 12 TICKETS
Sheng Wang, Comedy October 18 TICKETS
Pink Martini, October 20 TICKETS
Joshua Redman Group, November 7 TICKETS
Magic Rocks! Illusionist Leon Etienne, November 9 TICKETS
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, November 15 TICKETS
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake, November 22, 7 PM TICKETS
The Machine, November 23 TICKETS
San Jose Taiko, Youth Education Series, March 31 10 AM REGISTER
TheaterWorksUSA: Ada Twist, Scientist and Friends, Youth Education Series, May 19 10 AM REGISTER
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
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:
Summerfest 2024 productions include:
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
Comedian Bob Marley, September 14 at 8:00PM TICKETS
Dirty Deeds – The AC/DC Experience, September 21 at 8:00PM TICKETS
Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience, September 28 at 7:30PM TICKETS
WailON-A Tribute to Real Country , October 5 7:30 PM TICKETS
Jesse Agan -The Music of Queen RESCHEDULED to: 10/26/24 TICKETS
at the Weathersfield Center Church
Tues. Mornings
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
Local trails to explore: CLICK HERE
The Copper Fox 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 (802) 885-1031
Inn at Weathersfield (802) 263-9217
Maybelline's (802) 591-4311
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.
Yoga
Whole Roasted Tro
Whole Roasted Tro
at the Weathersfield Center Church
on the Weathersfield Center RD
You must Register for each class at least a day ahead by emailing Lisa.
Tues. Mornings
July 23, 30 at 9-10am ~REGISTER NOW~
Class Fee: Buy the whole morning or evening session for $48 to guarantee your spot for the month. Or, drop in (space available and registration required) for $15 per class.
Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space.
Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space.
If you've prepaid for a spot but can't make it, please let Lisa know since someone may be on the waitlist.
And if you want to try to switch from the morning to evening class or vice versa, please ask Lisa if there's room so she can try to accommodate you.
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
Hikes
Local trails to explore: CLICK HERE
Also Hiking Close to Home: CLICK HERE
Workshops Online
Vermont Online Workshops
Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: vtaarp@aarp.org with questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS FROM AARP VERMONT:
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3/28, Virtual - Elevate Your Google Calendar Skills
Events for Perkinsville/Weathersfield (online) https://local.aarp.org/perkinsville-vt/aarp-events/
Click the event title for more information and to register.
3/28, Virtual - Elevate Your Google Calendar Skills
Events for Perkinsville/Weathersfield (online) https://local.aarp.org/perkinsville-vt/aarp-events/
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.
Exit Ate
Route 131 in Ascutney
Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 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.
Route 131 in Ascutney
Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 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
Sundaez-CLOSED Monday and Tuesday; Open Wed. & Thurs 3-7 p.m.; Fri, Sat Sun noon-7 p.m.
West Pleasant St Claremont, NH 03743 and have winter hours:
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.
West Pleasant St Claremont, NH 03743 and have winter hours:
Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant-(802) 795-0063
Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 8 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.
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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