Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

4/23/23

I hope folks didn’t put away all their warm clothes because we are still in that variable weather time of year. The bears don’t seem to mind, though and have happily come out of hibernation. I have not seen any yet, but they are around and busy destroying feeders and suet baskets!

Lots of people seem to be out picking up twigs, raking torn-up lawns and trying to put things back in order. Three of our fire personnel did their part this past weekend by erecting an informative new sign near the town office building. Many thanks to Steve Radonis, Dave Olster, and Kirk Turner!

The repairs to the Stickney Bridge in Tyson seem to be coming along nicely. Tom at the Echo Lake Inn is hopeful it will be done before his wedding season gets into full swing. The construction on Rte 100 is manageable with the traffic light, but sometimes it takes a bit of time for it to change. I fear I have become an impatient person!

According to the Select Board, the State inspects and issues a yearly report on the condition of bridges. One on the back road by Hawk is slated for repair, too. At the recent SB meeting, Mike Coleman was appointed as 911 Coordinator.

Also at that meeting, Josh Rose brought up the issue of school choice. It was several years ago that Plymouth voted to join WCUUSD, thereby relinquishing our ability to send our youngsters to schools in towns outside the union. There are several families with young children on the Tyson end of town who would opt for Ludlow, but it does not seem that will be possible. There is talk of having a meeting for further discuss this issue, so spread the word.

Don’t forget to wish Kathy Lynds happy birthday on 4/29. Bob has now returned from the Gill Home. Sorry that I missed Sally Dolloff’s on 4/1, so belated congratulations.