10/20/25

I was away until Friday and thank my friends and neighbors for watering plants, taking in packages and various other tasks while I was gone. I left my pepper plants in the garage and they are finally turning red!
On this Sunday night I am hearing my wind-chimes singing out. It did not seem to faze the bear that just strode up my driveway. I had not seen one in weeks and I wonder if this is the cute little one of earlier this summer. This guy was considerably larger as he lumbered along….

There was an amazing turnout at the Echo Lake Inn on Saturday for the Celebration of Life for Tom Gianola, including numerous chums from childhood through grad school. Of course many local people were in attendance since Tom had endeared himself to the community during his time in VT. The staff at the Inn is taking a break, but it will be open for Thanksgiving Dinner and is accepting reservations.

Another loss in our area, John Norton passed away on 10/16. He was a longtime deacon at Tyson Congregational church and helped with numerous excavation projects for the state, town and folks within the community. For years John could be seen walking along Rte 100, most recently with his walker. A graveside service for family members and friends will be held on Thurs 10/23 at 1:00 pm at Pleasant View Cemetery in Ludlow.
The Plymouth Book Club will meet on Wed, 10/22 at 6:30 at my house to discuss Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Trunk-or-Treat will take place at the Town Building from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm on 10/25. More Halloween fun at Fletcher Memorial Library Trick or Treat on Friday, 10/31 from 3:00-5:00. You can make a quick craft, receive coloring pages and enjoy a treat!

Also at FLM please note the VEEP/NHEEP Community Workshop – Home Heat Transferon Mon. Oct. 27th 5-7PM The aim to get a local conversation going about energy and climate, with a focus on what we all can DO • Engage in hands-on explorations to answer the question “How can we use less energy to heat our homes yet still keep them warm in the winter?” • An educator will lead the group through activities that help you understand the modes of heat transfer, insulation and sealing materials, and the connection between weatherizing our homes and the environment. • A community action partner joins the event to present available options for residents to apply to their home, including information on financial support.