Tuesday and Saturday Hours for Plymouth Recovery Assistance Center

Posted on 10/01/2011 by The Plymouth Press

From Jill Davies, Plymouth Recovery Assistance Coordinator

For the month of October The Plymouth Recovery Assistance Center and The Pantry will be open on  Tuesdays from 1pm to 5pm and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm.

Note this is a correction from an earlier announcement – the Center will not be open on Wednesdays. You can get in touch with us outside of these hours by phone (802-672-3666) or by email (jillplymouth@gmail.com).  We will try to get to messages each day.

Let us know if you need volunteer help with clean-up, help completing FEMA forms or any questions.

Additionally, there is a dumpster outside the school that you are welcome to use to dump any clean-up stuff.  Please no tires or metal items like refrigerators.

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Route 100A is OPEN!!!

Posted on 10/01/2011 by The Plymouth Press

It is now Official – Route 100A is OPEN…

A 2-lane temporary bridge is in place. Please use care in the approach.

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Kids Can Move and Groove at Coolidge October 8

Posted on 10/01/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

From Diane Kemble, Coolidge Foundation Education Director

Moving and Grooving with the Past
October 8, 9AM-1PM
Moving and Grooving with the Past is a special opportunity on October 8 for imaginative kids from age 7 to 12 who like to move and make up plays of their own. We’ll explore beautiful Plymouth Notch, Vermont, where a little boy named Calvin grew up to be President. Then we’ll bring stories to life through movement, improvisation, and play. Create original works of art while exploring history!

Ashley Hensel-Browning will lead the day’s activities, which go from 9 to 1. Ashley is a dancer, choreographer, and teaching artist who enjoys dancing in schools, studios, theaters, and the great outdoors throughout New England.

Families are welcome to stay and tour the site, enjoy the outdoors, visit the Wilder House Restaurant or bring a picnic. There may even be a brief performance at the end!

For information and to sign up, contact education or 802-672-3389 ext. 3

Cost is $10 and students should bring a lunch.

Meet at the new Education Center at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, 3780 Rt. 100A in Plymouth, VT.

Sponsored by the Coolidge Foundation with support from the Vermont Humanities Council. www.calvin-coolidge.org

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Memory Tree Relief and Recovery Fund Accepting Applications

Posted on 10/01/2011 by The Plymouth Press

From Jill Davies, Plymouth Recovery Assistance Coordinator

The Plymouth Memory Tree Relief and Recovery Fund has grants for businesses and families in need located in the Town of Plymouth. (View the announcement)

Download the application here. The application form includes eligibility guidelines and criteria. Applications are also available at Plymouth Post Office, Plymouth Town Hall, Tyson Congregational Church or at PlymouthRecoveryNews.com.

Return the completed form to the Plymouth Recovery Assistance Center at the school or mail to Plymouth Memory Tree, PO Box 47, Plymouth, VT 05056. You can send it by e-mail to: pmtrecoveryfund@gmail.com. If you’d like help completing the forms you can visit the Plymouth Recovery Assistance Center at the school during its new regular hours on Tuesdays from 1pm to 5pm  or Saturdays from 9am to 1pm.

The deadlines for applications is October 31st.

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Carhartt Winter Clothing Offered to Plymouth Flood Victims

Posted on 09/30/2011 by The Plymouth Press

From Sue Poirier

New Carhartt Winter Clothing for Plymouth Flood Victims (adult sizes only)
When: Sunday, Oct 2 between 2 and 4 pm
Where: Riverside Trailer Park, Woodstock, VT (Look for the big “Lenny’s” truck)
Carhartt has a check-list of folks directly affected by Irene.

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report – 9/26/11

Posted on 09/30/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Reprinted with permission from the Vermont Standard
9/26/11

Today is Monday & such a lovely day. It is a reminder to be aware of the beauty around us – to focus on the positive & not be dragged down by the restoration work that still remains to be done. Actually, during our Healing Circle yesterday, we prayed for all those who are still dealing with the lingering effects of “Irene” & for the spirit of camaraderie within town to continue. What amazing work has been done in rebuilding & also in helping one another in a myriad of ways. We are resilient & caring people!

Many thanks to the Woodstock Food Shelf for providing funds to help stock the Plymouth Recovery Center Food Shelf. Julie, Ian, & Emily DuPont, along with Kathy Lynds went shopping in West Lebanon on Sunday for food & other supplies. That means there will be a good selection on hand at the Center, not only for those who experienced significant flood damage, but for the many people who lost time from work or have had additional expenses of late.

We had so much fun with Jim Marquis at the Antique Appraisal at Tyson Church last week. He is quite a showman & very knowledgeable. The turnout was a bit disappointing, but even with uncertain travel & a light drizzle, we were able to raise some money for hurricane relief. Jim would like to come back again next summer & many of us will be anxious to bring more items to learn their worth & hear about their history. I will keep you posted!

Don’t forget the other fundraising events coming up:
Saturday, 10/1 – complimentary BBQ & entertainment sponsored by Hawk Inn & Mountain Resort for the Town of Plymouth. It will take place in their tent from noon to 4:00 PM & any donations that are received will go to help meet the needs of those who are experiencing hardship as a result of hurricane Irene.
Saturday, 10/15 – benefit concert hosted by The Historic Site & Calvin Coolidge Foundation from noon to 5 PM. Performers include: Bread and Bones, Jim Gilmour, Phil Henry, Jay Ottaway, Bonnie Waters, & HUNGRYTOWN. Again, Jay has lined up some great talent.

Also, spread the word that the Historic Site is now open, so that folks will know they can again visit us in Plymouth! In speaking with Nancy at Wilder House, they are now in full operation, 7 days/wk from 9:00 – 4:00 & will be through 11/2.

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Road Update, Taxes Due October 1

Posted on 09/30/2011 by The Plymouth Press

From Seymour Cohen, Temporary Information Officer Irene Recovery

View the Plymouth Road Update from Larry Lynds (Road Crew Foreman) as of 9-25-11.

As a reminder, the Hawk Plymouth Memory Tree Recovery Fund Fundraiser is October 1, 2011 hosted by Hawk Mountain Inn & Resort from 12 Noon to 4:00 PM.

Lastly, Real Estate Taxes are due October 1, 2011.  Your taxes must be RECEIVED by the Town Clerk by Oct 1, 2011 to avoid any penalties & late charges.

The Town Clerk’s Office will be open on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for last minute tax payments.

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October Hours Set for Plymouth Recovery Assistance Center

Posted on 09/30/2011 by The Plymouth Press

From Jill Davies, Plymouth Recovery Assistance Coordinator

For the month of October The Plymouth Recovery Assistance Center and The Pantry will be open:

on Wednesdays from 1pm to 5pm
and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm

You can get in touch with us outside of these hours by phone (672 3666) or by email (jillplymouth@gmail.com).  We’ll try to get to messages each day.

Let us know if you need volunteer help with clean-up, help completing FEMA forms or any questions.

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Church of Our Saviour Concert for Flood Relief on October 1

Posted on 09/29/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

GOOD NIGHT IRENE…..CONCERT FOR FLOOD RELIEF

Saturday, October 1st

7 PM

Featuring:

POT LUCK, with Jack Harrington, Donna & Burnie Martin

MELISSA MARAVEL, Singer / Songwriter

Church of Our Saviour
Mission Farm Road, Killington
(enter at the south end of Mission Farm off Route 4)

Come and enjoy an evening of purely acoustic folk music, old and new, in a very special setting.

Free will donation to benefit flood relief in Killington, Bridgewater and Plymouth.

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Plymouth Historical Society Thanks Hawk Inn and Mountain Resort

Posted on 09/26/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

From Betsy Tonkin, Secretary, Plymouth Historical Society

The Plymouth Historical Society wishes to express its gratitude and say thank you to Kathy Calvin, Resort Manager, and Jim Neilson, both of Hawk Inn and Mountain Resort, for displaying and selling twelve Plymouth Historical Society commemorative water bottles honoring Plymouth’s 250th anniversary. The resort’s efforts on the society’s behalf resulted not only in a significant contribution to its coffers ($120) but also demonstrated graciousness in collaborating with the Plymouth community. Their magnanimous gesture was even nobler in light of our recent disaster. As Michael Clarke, Hawk resident and historical society member, so aptly put it, they were “giving from the heart as its own was pained.”

As we continue the recovery and the town works towards adjusting to the many changes imposed by the ravages of the flood, the Historical Society will be reevaluating its endeavors as well. However, the sale of the water bottle souvenirs will support the ongoing goal of maintaining and displaying the many acquisitions in the museum and providing future programs of historical interest.

Many thanks, again to Hawk for their assistance. Hopefully the bottles were put to good use and the purchasers returned home with fond memories of Plymouth and Hawk Mountain Resort.

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