11/22/24

Writing this on Friday as the much needed rain is subsiding. My sister in NY is amazed that they are getting snow ahead us! Christmas decorations are making an appearance, even before Thanksgiving. The Select Board will meet on 11/25 and will handle some agenda items that were not completed on 11/18. Holiday happenings are coming right up!

Consider joining the fun at the Community Appreciation Open House at Fletcher Memorial Library on Thursday, 12/5 from 4 to 6 PM. Holiday music and refreshments will be served. Also, Santa will be on hand at 4:30 for the delight of youngster and the young at heart as well.

The Holiday Open House at the Historic Site will take place Saturday, 12/7, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Enjoy a ukulele concert in the Grace Coolidge Great Room in the museum at 11:30. At 12:45. The tree lighting ceremony in the Wilder Barn will be at 12:45, the time that President Coolidge threw the switch on the very first electrified National tree in 1923. Throughout the day, free cookies and cocoa will be served in the Museum and Education Center and visitors can make a holiday decor craft.

Consider coming to the Overview of Forestry and Forest Ecology in Vermont on 12/9 at 5:30 pm at Fletcher Memorial library Hannah Dallas, Southern Windsor County Forester will provide some historical context for the patterns we see on the landscape, review some terminology, and discuss forest management. You many submit forestry questions to Hannah.dallas@vermont.gov prior to the presentation.

Don’t forget the EMS Holiday party from 4:30 – 6:30 on Saturday, 12/14 at the Town Office Bldg.

The 11/20 Book Group discussion of What the Fireflies Knew generated interesting discussion and we also chose reading for the next several month, skipping December. For Wed 1/15: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. 2/12: Fire Exit by Morgan Talty. 3/19: Ann Vickers by Sinclair Lewis. We are hoping to meet in person next time and all are invited to join us.

A bit late for some birthdays, but congratulations to Willow Bascom (11/2), Julia Baldwin (11/20), Joan Day 11/30

I imagine many are aware of the fire that took place at Grandview Lodge on 12/18. I understand that one unit was completely decimated, but the others were also damaged, including the one occupied by Angie Prior and Forrest. In speaking with Angie, they are still trying to assess the situation, so the needs are notclear at this point. A fund has been set up, https://gofund.me/140c1953 John Gubitosi also occupied a unit there and will need help. Thanks to the many fire depts that responded. We are community, which is so important during times of hazards and hardship.