Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

3/24/24

The predicted snow storm on Saturday actually materialized and dumped over two feet of snow here. Happily, it was light and fluffy and relatively easy to move. When the storm subsided overnight, the moon illuminated the snow showing wonderful sparkles. Then, morning brought bright sunshine and rainbows could be seen on the pristine white landscape. Yes, I admit I was hoping that spring was here, but it is only March. Perhaps spring is around the next corner!

It was an interesting Select Board meeting on 3/18, the minutes for which can be found on the town website. Town appointments were made, but the position of Community Center Director was eliminated with those duties now being handled by Town Clerk, Angela Kissel. There was good news presented by Tom Harris who explained that The US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Operations Program wants to help remediate the source of the Black River through hazard mitigation. More details are noted in the minutes, but it seems hopeful that the problems created by Money Brook may be addressed and help may also be available to fix the Amherst Dam. The Select Board did note that the town is not agreeing to commit funds to the project. It was also nice to hear Stephanie Seavy speak about the research she has done regarding Constable duties now that she has been elected.

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