Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

7/16/23

Well, this has certainly been quite a week.  The harsh sound of pounding rain and huge rocks crunching together as small creeks became raging rivers on Monday was certainly reminiscent of tropical storm Irene.  As was the case in the past, neighbors were quick to respond.  Anyone with equipment brought it out to unclog streams and rebuild roads and driveways. I appreciate Lauren’s willingness to post resources quickly as I learned of them.  It seemed more helpful to put them out immediately as they filtered in, rather than waiting for a complete list.  If you missed some, look at back at this week’s posts.  The Plymouth Press online is listed on the town website or you can simply go to plymouthpress@me.com.

I understand the fire Marshall was in town and that fire dept personnel was out scanning our area, making note of issues and offering assistance.  On a sad note, I heard that the former Tyson Store building been condemned.  

We are attempting to pull together a plan to get free water testing kits to folks and make it easy to have the samples submitted in a timely fashion.  Apparently 2 different ones are recommended – one for E-Coli and the other for nitrates.  More to follow.

In the meantime, hoping everyone is making progress on removing water and sludge so that mold does not become an issue.  Most roads are open, but travel is rather hazardous on some, so for the timbering it is best to avoid unnecessary travel in certain areas.

More resources will be noted as information is received.  There is help – physical, financial, emotional.  Please avail yourselves of services and consider offering some if you are able.  Peace, Margo

Photo & rock found by Susan Mordecai, Plymouth resident

Photo is being turned into a Greeting Card and will soon be sold at local Farmers Markets. Proceeds will go to The Plymouth Memory Tree, Black River Good Neighbor & The Ottauquechee Health Foundation. $5 per card, to order contact: Smordecai6@gmail.com