7/21/24

I know we are all rather tired of the heat and humidity, but I headed south several days this week and believe me, we have nothing about which to complain! Nice to have it a bit more comfortable this weekend. As I am writing this on Sunday evening I am hearing some fireworks in the neighborhood. I have to admit that I worry about the animals.

Bears are definitely roaming freely through our area. I have been told about sightings of moms with two and even three cubs. I had not seen any deer in my yard in ages, but this morning there was a mom and two fawns. Happy to say they were on the other side of my driveway and seem to have left my hostas alone. I couldn’t resist take this picture of a grouse family crossing Dublin Rd. Actually there were several adults and many little ones, but they actually moved fairly quickly, so this is all I captured with my phone.

At the 7/15 Select Board Meeting, Elaine Pauley’s resignation from the Town Treasurer position was noted. She has been an integral part of our Town Office staff over the years, picking up the pieces and competently holding things together. She certainly deserves to move into retirement. For a time, in order to assure a smooth transition, she will be helping Cherry Nicoll who has been appointed to take her place. Cherry has been assisting with FEMA paperwork and is well acquainted with our town.

I feel very fortunate to have friends and family who give me a hand with many projects that are beyond me as I am aging. There are a myriad of tasks that those of us who are older and even some younger individuals need help to accomplish. One that has come to my attention recently is the stacking of wood. Please let me know if there is anyone who would be willing to provide such aid at a reasonable rate.