7/27/25

We finally received some much needed rain, although it did come on Saturday, so I imagine some weekend plans were impacted. My gardens seem to be smiling! Not sure whose garden it has been sampling, but I did notice a rotund woodchuck as it plodded across the road.I wanted to share the near catastrophe of a friend whose cat recently munched on some day lilies. This cat needed to spend several days at the vet being detoxified. So, I am including this information, hopefully to prevent others from enduring such a mishap. “Many common household and garden plants are toxic to cats. Lilies, including various types like Easter lilies and tiger lilies, are particularly dangerous, potentially causing kidney failure even from small exposures. Other toxic plants include sago palm, oleander, aloe, and kalanchoe, as well as certain types of philodendrons, azaleas, and chrysanthemums.”

The 102nd Inauguration Reenactment of President’s Calvin Coolidge’s homestead inauguration will take place on 8/2 at 2:47 PM on the porch of the homestead with Gov Jim Douglas on hand. Moxie floats will also be available. If you are interested in keeping up on town Administration news, the Select Meeting minutes are posted on the town website. The 7/7 minutes provide considerable good information. The next Plymouth book group will meet on Wednesday, July 30 at 6:30 PM to discuss. The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

Mary T. O’Brien, Recycling Coordinator for our area has asked that this information be circulated. For additional info you can reach her at 802-674-9235, mobrien@marcvt.org or http://www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org. The Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste District’s household hazardous waste depot (HHW Depot) in Springfield, is open through September, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, by appointment. There is a fee of $10 per vehicle for up to ten gallons of HHW. Cash or check – no credit or debit cards. Bring in as much paint as you want – there is no charge for that since people who buy paint in Vermont pay a fee on each can which helps to pay for its recycling or proper disposal. We will remove the material from your car or truck, accept your money, and you can get on with your day.

Please note that the Friends of Fletcher Memorial Library are collecting gently used books for our Book Sale. Donations may be brought to FML during regular hours, Mon: 10 AM to 7 PM, Tues-Fri: 10 PM to-5PM and Sat: 10 AM to -1PM. Donations of items in good condition are appreciated.t Proceeds help to fund library services. Then come find some terrific buys at the pre-sale ($5 fee) on Friday, 8/15 from 4 – 7 or the regular sale on 8/16 from 10 AM to 3 PM