20th Anniversary Memory Tree Lighting on Dec 11

Posted on 11/23/2011 by The Plymouth Press

From Elaine Gambone, Plymouth Memory Tree

The lighting of the 20th anniversary Plymouth Memory Tree will be held at 3 PM on December 11 at the Coolidge Historic Site just beside the Plymouth Post Office.  Complimentary refreshments will be served afterwards at The Wilder House Restaurant.  Please plan to join us for this historic event.

Tax deductible donations in memory of deceased loved ones are now being accepted. A list of remembrance will be posted at the Plymouth Post Office, the Tyson Congregational Church, the Plymouth Municipal Building, and online at www.theplymouthpress.com.

Send your check and the names of those to be remembered to Plymouth Memory Tree Community Fund Inc. (or abbreviate:  PMT Community Fund Inc.) to PO Box 47, Plymouth, VT  05056.  The Plymouth Memory Tree Community Fund provides financial assistance to individuals, families, and businesses in need who are located in the Town of Plymouth, VT.

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Flood Relief Still Available for Plymouth Residents

Posted on 11/22/2011 by The Plymouth Press

From Elaine Gambone, Plymouth Memory Tree Community Fund

The Plymouth Memory Tree Community Fund Inc. is still accepting applications for flood relief and recovery grants.  This program is open to businesses and families located in the Town of Plymouth.  Applications are available at the Plymouth Post Office and the Plymouth Municipal Building.   We will continue to accept applications through 2011.  Completed applications can be mailed to Plymouth Memory Tree Community Fund Inc. (or PMT Community Fund Inc.) PO Box 47, Plymouth, VT  05056

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Roads Open; All Welcome to Tyson Thanksgiving Dinner

Posted on 11/22/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

From Margo Marrone
Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

11/14/11

Couldn’t resist including this picture of my grandson, Owen’s baptism this past Sunday. What an honor for me to welcome him into God‘s embrace & into the care of Christ‘s church here at Tyson. Family, friends, & the congregation offered blessings & pledged to try to be a righteous example of God’s love. Family & a few friends enjoyed a potluck lunch at the Echo Lake Inn.

I had a nice walk with Susan Mordecai on Saturday up Patch Brook Rd. I looks like they are done & have added some places to pull over, which will be helpful when meeting another car! The official word, via the Plymouth Database email that came through today, is that all our roads are open! All that hard work paid off – thanks to everyone who provided time, labor, & materials!

Tom & I enjoyed dinner with Steve & Naomi Moyer at the Bridgewater Grange Turkey Supper. Ken & Carol Ackley joined us at our table & as usual, the food was wonderful. I believe Alice Paglia said they cooked 15 turkeys! It was also wonderful to see Ryan Dorsey & her aunt, Linda Petite that evening.

Don’t forget the Annual Thanksgiving Day dinner at 1:00 PM on 11/24 Tyson Congregational Church. We welcome everyone to join us for a bountiful meal & an uplifting time together. Anyone who would like to attend, please call Maureen Norton at 228-8506 to let us know that you are coming. It is not exactly a potluck, but if you have a special dish that you would like to bring to share, let us know that, too! During the difficult post-Irene time, our Emergency Services personnel have been wonderfully responsive & helpful, so we want to extend to them & to all the wonderful local volunteers, a special invitation to join us this year.

A Celebration of Life will take place at Tyson Church for Rowena Tucker on Sat, 11/19 at 11:00 AM. She had been at the Gill Home for a number of years & passed away on 11/13. Some of you may remember the small store that she had in Cavendish or perhaps her friendly smile when she worked at the VT National Bank in Ludlow. Condolences to her family.

Please note that the folks in the picture last week with Ellen Steward last week were great-grand daughter, Theresa & granddaughter, Rebekka! Thanks to the Standard for printing it in color.

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 11/15/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

11/6/11

Great-granddaughter Theresa, granddaughter Rebekka and Ellen Steward. Photo by Kathy Lynds

It sounds like it was a wonderful 85th birthday celebration this past Sunday for Ellen Steward at the home of Kathy & Bob Lynds. Attending the party were granddaughter, Rebekka & great-granddaughter Theresa, as well as Ruth & William Bostock. The lovely cake was made by Doris Earle.

I guess there was a bit of excitement on 100 N on Sunday afternoon. Although it was tested on Saturday, Killington’s snowmaking line near Farm & Wilderness ruptured, gouging out a bit of the road & causing traffic to be halted for over an hour. Workers from Markowski’s gravel pit made a temporary patch allowing one lane of traffic. It is expected to be repaired on Monday, so it should be just a memory by the time the paper goes out. Thanks to Kirk Turner for assisting at the scene.

Our sincere sympathy goes out to the Kowalski family on the recent passing of his mother. This must be a particularly difficult time, since it was not too long ago that his father passed away.

I had occasion to visit the Notch on Saturday, in order to meet Jean Schmell’s daughter, Mary Jane Crockett. It was completely deserted when I arrived, but then Elaine Gambone arrived with Mason & Oscar, who apparently like to walk there. The place will be bustling on Dec 11th, though, with the Coolidge Holiday happenings. Keep it in mind!

Karen Evans & I went for a walk up Patch Brook Road on Sunday & found Steve Heilner, Cindy Summer, & Steve’s dad up there. It is incredible the way that gaping hole has been filled in! Carolyn Scott is well aware of the many truckloads of fill that have passed in earshot of her home. The road is not ready for vehicles yet & as a matter of fact will most likely be closing for winter soon. The repair is good news for snowmobile riders & for those of us who like to snowshoe there!

By the way, thanks to Eric Evans for figuring out why my printer wasn’t working & getting me back in business! Thanks also to Terry Bascom for printing my sermon last week & Laurence at the Echo Lake Inn for printing fliers for me. Computers & such are so helpful, but so frustrating for me at times……

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Thanksgiving Day Dinner at Tyson Church

Posted on 11/15/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

From Margo Marrone

Tyson Congregational Church (across from the Echo Lake Inn) will be holding our
Annual Thanksgiving Day dinner at 1:00 PM on 11/24. We welcome everyone to join us for a bountiful meal & an uplifting time together.

Anyone who would like to attend, please call Maureen Norton at 228-8506 to let us know that you are coming. If you have a special dish that you would like to bring, let us know that, too!

During the difficult post-Irene time, our Emergency Services personnel have been wonderfully responsive & helpful, so we want to extend to them & to all the wonderful local volunteers, a special invitation to join us this year.

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All Roads in Plymouth are Officially OPEN

Posted on 11/15/2011 by The Plymouth Press

From Seymour Cohen, Temporary “Irene” Information Officer

At last, all roads in Plymouth are Officially OPEN.

Town Road Conditions 11-14-11

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Pingree’s Tractor Rescued: Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 11/06/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

10/31/11

Well, I wasn’t ready for all that snow! Hearing from a friend in Pittsfield, MA where they received 20+ inches & my sister in NY where they received over 10 inches of snow, I guess we can’t complain. It looks pretty, but I won’t mind if it melts this time around!

How fortunate that the inclement weather didn’t start until later in the day on Saturday, because it didn’t hinder the amazing work that was done at the Pingrees on Rte 100. Many hands helped to clean out the farmhouse & to retrieve & empty silt from the jeep & tractor that were in the barn that was inundated with flood water from Money Brook when Irene came to town.

Brett Wright & his crew brought in equipment & manpower, but there were many volunteers from towns for miles around who assisted. Folks from Plymouth included: Kathy & Bob Lynds with his tractor, Steve Heilner with his tractor, Anne Brown, Lee Crawford, Dick & Clair Taylor, Mark Ballou, Kathy & John Donalds, Kermit Upton, Willard Hayes, & Betsy Tonkin. Forgive me if anyone was left out!

I was there to see the Jeep pulled out of the rubble, but I understand that the biggest cheer came when the tractor was extricated. Michelle had a huge amount of food to feed everyone & spirits were high as everyone gathered around. Justus, Michelle, Dorothy, Roger, Rodney, & Kathie Pingree extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone!

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We had our Annual Congregational meeting today at Tyson Church & most folks made it despite the snow! Being so small, just about everyone has a “job” & there will be a busy schedule between now & the New Year. We will be hosting Thanksgiving Day Dinner on 11/24 at 1:00 PM. We already have a commitment for one prepared turkey & are looking forward to others joining us & perhaps bringing their special holiday dish to share. Just let us know you are coming!

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 11/01/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

From Margo Marrone
Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

10/24/11

Missed reporting last week because Tom & I were away. I officiated a lovely wedding in Newport, RI on the 15th, then we visited friends & family in CT, NY, & MA. Always good to come home to VT & when we did we had our grand puppy with us for the weekend. Bode was a very good dog, but our cat didn’t really appreciate his presence!

A reminder about youth hunting weekend for deer, which is 11/5 & 6. I understand that 2 small deer have been weighed in recently at the Tyson Village Store. Bow & arrow season ends on 10/30. Regular rifle hunting season begins 11/12 – 27. Remember to wear bright clothing when walking near & in the woods.

About the time I was visiting Ellen Steward at Stoughton House of Sunday, her great-granddaughter, Theresa was enthusiastically enjoying the musical performance at the Historic Site. Kathy Lynds said it was “superb”!

By the way, Ellen Steward’s birthday is 11/8 & her granddaughter, Rebekka’s is 11/7. Samantha Lynds turned 2 on 10/17, but her party was just held recently. Also, belated birthday wishes to Bill Jarvi – his special day was 10/13. Congratulations to one & all!

The hard work on the roads in town is definitely showing & I understand that some paving will be done this week. Maybe it will even be done by the time the paper comes out! It will be good to have things back in shape, since I heard that snow flurries are forecast for Wed.

Missy said that their snowmobile trails have been restored & will be ready for the season, which begins 12/15. We both agreed that we could wait a bit longer for the snow to begin! She also mentioned that the Historical Society building has closed for the season & will reopen in the spring.

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Plymouth Recovery Assistance Center November Update

Posted on 11/01/2011 by The Plymouth Press

From Jill Davies, Plymouth Recovery Assistance Coordinator

The Plymouth Town Recovery Assistance Center is still in operation but our office in the school has closed.  You can get in touch with us by email or by phone. You can leave us a message on 802 672 3666 and let us know when and how to get in touch with you.  Or you can email us at jillplymouth@gmail.com.  You can get limited bottled water, water test kits and useful resource materials from the town hall.

We can help in many different ways to assist you through this process of recovery from Tropical Storm Irene.

If you suffered water damage to your home, your driveway or your property we recommend that you register for FEMA if this is your primary home or a business or if you are renting a property.  There are a few instances of people discovering that their septic systems have been damaged or mold is growing inside or outside their house many weeks after the storm.  You must register by November 15th to be able to make any future claim or any claim from other funds that exist to help with repair costs.

You can register with FEMA by phone 1 800 621 3362 or online at www.disaster.gov   The FEMA recovery centers have now closed in the nearby towns. Once you have registered this is what happens next:

  • FEMA will send you an application form to apply for an SBA loan.  If you complete and return this form by November 15 you may be eligible for a low interest loan.  If you are not eligible there may be additional funds available for you from FEMA.   If you don’t submit that application you will not be eligible for those additional funds.
  • An inspector visits and days later you get a decision and maybe a check
  • If you don’t like the decision, appeal it.  Find out the reason for refusal and do what is required.  Contact us if you need help

There are other sources of funds that might be available to make up any shortfall between the cost of your repairs and FEMA grants.  If you have repairs that have not been funded by FEMA and this is your primary residence, please contact us and we may be able to help you.  The Plymouth Memory Tree and the Vermont 2-1-1 fund have grants and there are a few other funds for specific things.

If you or your neighbors have questions or concerns please contact us.

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Plymouth Road Update – October 31

Posted on 11/01/2011 by The Plymouth Press

Seymour Cohen, Temporary Information Officer for Irene Recovery

Per Barbara, the Town Clerk, all roads are open except Patchbrook Road and Kingdom Road. Paving has started on Kingdom Road and if the weather gives us a break, it will be paved this week.

I will advise as soon I am told that Kingdom Road is done.

Town Road Conditions 10-31-11

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