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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!

1/20/25

It seems like it snows every day lately. The Sunday night storm did not bring more than a few inches, but the temperature has certainly plummeted. Looking out my window it is beautiful – a picture perfect blanket of white snow glistening in the sunlight. Although I shoveled off my deck, it looks like I will be staying put for the time-being, since I tested positive for Covid this morning…

I have it on good authority that the breakfast at the Town Bldg on Sat morning was a success. The thirty or so folks who attended enjoyed a nice meal and were able to peruse information tables set up by Black River Good Neighbor Services and other resource providers.

Thanks to Tom at the Echo Lake Inn, the Book Group enjoyed meeting in the living room to discuss The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. This book touched upon so many pertinent issues and the discussion was lively. The group is planning to take advantage of the “locals” menu for our next meeting, Wednesday, 2/12 as we talk about Fire Exit by Morgan Talty.