Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

2/12/24

What a delightful sunny week we just experienced – even temps of 50 degrees! Now on Monday we are waiting to see how far north this snow will reach. A kind neighbor power washed my car yesterday, so it is waiting on the weather, as well.

The Plymouth Reading Group will be discussing The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey by Serena Burdick on 2/14 at 6:30 PM via zoom (thanks to Rose Vetere). I found it to be a heady read and imagine it will generate interesting dialogue.

Fun things are happening at the Schoolhouse these days. Thanks to Lauren for providing some pictures of preparing for Valentine’s Day. May our hearts be moved to love this week, too!

I would venture a guess that we are all trying to make sense of the financial picture these days. The purported needs are so great and the sums requested seem overwhelming. It will important to review our Town Budget and make note of any questions. Perhaps they could be presented to the Select Board ahead of time, giving the Selectmen a heads-up so that detailed answers can be given at Town Meeting.

Attached please find town budget information below. In speaking with Angela this morning, they are awaiting delivery of the town reports from the printer. Also, I have included an email from Elliot Rubin with places to learn more about the Mountain Views Supervisory Union budget and new building construction.

Due to this last minute Vermont legislative activity, there are still a lot of moving parts that will go into this year’s school budget and its ultimate effect on Plymouth taxes. I think the best way to become informed about the School Budget is to attend the informational session on February 29th at 6:30pm at the Woodstock MS/HS Library or via zoon. The warnings for that session and the Annual Meeting on March 5th, 2024, are here: https://mtnviews.org/wcuusd-budget-information and I’ve attached them to this email as well.

Elliot Rubin, MD, FAAP

Mount Views School District Plymouth Representative