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2/17/25

I thought I had prepared for this latest storm by having my other deck shoveled, snow taken off my back garage roof, and hiring a big machine to move back my snow piles. It was not enough! I kept shoveling periodically on Sunday, trying to keep ahead of it. The consistency kept changing. Sometimes light and easy to move, other times heavy with sleet pelting me. When I went to bed, I felt proud of my efforts, but arising to almost another foot on Monday morning was a shock. At least it was light and fluffy, although there seemed to be little room to move it.

The holiday week has brought lots of visitors to our area, some of whom do not seem to have appropriate tires. I have heard of several plows failing recently, leaving many without access to snow removal. Electricity has been out sporadically in some places in Plymouth, but so far not in Tyson. It would be nice to have a little break from snow….

2/9/25

The snow came on Saturday night into Sunday morning, just as predicted! I was glad it was nice and fluffy. The problem is that I am running out of room to plow it and two more storms are forecast this week. I am sure I am not alone in this dilemma. I walked with a friend in the Notch on Sunday and it was just delightful!

I am sorry to miss Fletcher Memorial Library program “Vermont Reads Gather” Book Discussion of the book Gather by Kenneth M Cadow on Monday, 2/10 at 6PM in the Community Room. It was an interesting read and I imagine the conversation should be meaningful.

On Wed, 2/12 the Plymouth Reading Group will meet at the Echo Lake Inn again to talk about Fire Exit by Morgan Talty.  The main character is a citizen of the Penobscot Nation, considering many questions of identity,

Please note that information regarding both the Monday 3/3 evening town meeting and the Tuesday 3/4 voting are listed on the Town Website, along with the Town budget. There are some items to be voted on the floor on Monday and it is an opportunity to have direct input in the discussion.

Hello neighbors. Pre-Covid we hosted a Super Bowl party which turned out to be a great time. Let’s try that again! All Plymouth residents, family, and friends are welcome to join the fun at 4:00 pm this coming Sunday (or any time after). Here’s the schedule:

4:00-5:30: Tubing and skating with rides to the top of the run (we have gear you can borrow as needed)

5:30-6:30: Potluck. Bring whatever you like. The camp kitchen will provide soup, bread, and root beer floats.

6:30 onward: Superbowl on the big screen.

No RSVP needed. Just bring yourself and a little food to share. BYOB.

2/2/25

A new month is beginning, the shortest one of the year! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, but although winter is still very much with us, the daylight is noticeable longer. The almost daily snow flurries are keeping things bright and clean. I just wish the wind would die down and the temps would rise up!

The Select Board meeting is Monday evening at 6PM, with lots of interesting topics on the agenda The film, Just Getting By will be shown at the Ludlow Town Hall auditorium on 2/6 at 6:30 PM.

Fletcher Memorial Library will host a “Vermont Reads Gather” Book Discussion of the book Gather by Kenneth M Cadow on Monday, 2/10 at 6PM in the Community Room of the library. This discussion will be led by Suzanne Brown, a retired Visiting Assistant Professor at Dartmouth College who has led Vermont Humanities and New Hampshire Humanities Council book discussions for over 30 years. If you haven’t checked out the FML online auction site, it is well worth a look and a wonderful way to help provide support.

Farm and Wilderness is seeking Public Access Greeters for Summer 2025! Contracted boat access greeters needed for the Woodward Reservoir and Lake Ninevah Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Programs to provide courtesy boat checks for invasive species and collect important data about boater use and visitation. $21/hour. For more information, click here: https://farmandwildernessconservation.org/fw-conservation-blog/2025-greeters

Also take note of the March Community Hike 3/1/25 10am-12pm.  It will be a moderate hike with Farm & Wilderness Conservation staff. Specific directions to the trail head will be sent via email upon registration. Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-hike-tickets-1219535937819?aff=oddtdtcreator

1/27/25

I am really enjoying this warmer weather and beautiful sunshine today (Monday). It almost seems like a heatwave! The four inches of recent snow have made everything look pristine. Deer prints across my driveway, tell of nighttime guests. The birds seem particular happy, too. Even some of my indoor plants are flowering – always an uplifting sign.

I was not able to attend the Select Board meeting on 1/13, but you can find the minutes on the Town website. It was nice to see that Jay Kullman noted they were able to reduce taxes by $12,000.00 after reviewing the budget.

Don’t forget the upcoming program on 2/6 at 6:30 PM of the film, Just Getting By at the Ludlow Town Hall auditorium. Support has been received from the VT Humanities Council for this showing about the struggles and resiliency of low-income VT households.

As noted on “VT Explored” the coldest temperature reported in VT was -50 degrees in Bloomfield on 12/30/1933. Guess we can’t complaint about our recent temps!