4/28/25

April is coming to a close. The windy, cold and soggy weekend is behind us and the sun is glorious this Monday morning. I admit that I turned the heat on yesterday to warm up and dry out the house!

The Select Board is meeting tonight at 6 PM at the Town Building. GreenUp Day is this Saturday with free pancakes from 7 – 10 AM, then lunch from 11:30 – 1:30 at the Town Office. I know several people who have encountered ticks, especially while raking up wet leaves. Perhaps tips can be gleaned at https://www.HealthVermont.gov/BeTickSmart

We had a lively time at Book Club last Thursday discussing A Walk in the Woods with five of us in person and one on Zoom. The next meeting is 5/21 to talk about A Month in the Country by JL Carr. We will also choose selections for the next several months.

More interesting programs are being offered at Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow. On 5/3, Adam Boyce will give a talk on tthe Need to Belong, where he will provide information on researching your genealogical connections. Prop Swap will be happening on Mon, 5/5 5:30-7PM where you can trade/exchange house plants and clippings. Consider attending the discussion of Echoes of Our Ancestors by Brenda Vicars on 5/12 at 6 PM.

For youngsters at FML, come pick up the Spring Grab and Go Bags during the Week of May 12th Enjoy the activity pages, crafts, coloring sheets and more. FridaysBring children Grades K- 5 to the Friday Afternoon Book Bunch on 5/9 & 5/23 from 3:30-4:30pm Check out the website for many other activities for various ages.