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2/24/25

Nice to have it a bit warmer today (Monday). I went snowshoeing with a friend at Camp Plymouth State Park yesterday and we were surprised by the lack of people there. A couple with two small dogs passed us at the end of our outing, but we had the park to ourselves! I will admit that it was strenuous going through the deep snow, but invigorating, too!.

It is amazing to hear about the leaks many folks are experiencing this year. One friend shared the horrific story of ice dams forming under their solar panels causing substantial leaks inside. My leaks have subsided due to the hard work on my ice dams by a neighbor. Now to restore the stains on my wood…

I imagine everyone is aware that next Monday, 3/3 is the Town Meeting at 7 PM. There will be several important items to discuss, including the elimination of the Listers office and appointment of an assessor. Please check out the info on the Town website to see what else will by voted that evening. It is important to be kept up-to-date on town issues and plans, then to voice your opinions I hope that many people will attend. Plus, it is a good opportunity to visit with other townsfolk! The Australian ballot voting will happen on Tuesday between 10 AM and 7 PM.

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