9/23/24

Definitely becoming cooler these days. Wondering if the leaves are falling quickly because everything is so dry. Seems like ages since we have had any rain. The brook under my driveway is currently waterless. It is a wonder that these cosmos are still blooming so nicely. The latest visitor to deck was a fisher that could be seen on my blink camera creeping up and down the railing. Wondering why all of these various creatures are coming up my deck lately!

I was unable to attend the 9/16 Select Board meeting, but the minutes are on the town website. There were relatively few holdups during work on the bridge on Dublin Rd this past week and according to Larry Lynds, they will be finishing the edge work today (Monday)

The Fall Festival at the Historic Site will take place on Saturday, 10/5, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. You can enjoy a hayride with Farmer Fred, taste many varieties of VT heritage apples, and see cider being made. Also, the Plymouth Fire Department will have a chicken BBQ.

I no longer know the names of our students, but I did notice that Schuyler Hagge is part of the school biking team and Colton Kowolski is on the football team. I believe that many students participate in wonderful activities and I would love to include them.

Most people have been stunned by the recent property tax increases. I am including some information from the State website that might be helpful. Please note the 10/15 deadline.

In order to file a Vermont Property Tax Credit Claim, you must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:

• Your property qualifies as a homestead, and you have filed a Homestead Declaration before the October 15, 2024, filing deadline.

• You were *domiciled in Vermont for the entire 2023 calendar year.

• You were not claimed as a dependent of another taxpayer for 2023.

• You occupy the property as your homestead as of April 1, 2024.