Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 06/05/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

5/30/11

Tom & I passed through some horrendous thunderstorms on Friday evening on the way to the American Legion dinner in Woodstock, but we enjoyed the rainbow that appeared afterward. The weather did improve as the weekend progressed, but the bugs were out in force – black flies, mosquitoes, & then some other little flying/biting creatures. Many of us also headed into our gardens & flower beds despite these little pests! Bikers, joggers, & walkers all seemed anxious to get outdoors.

Going along Echo Lake, it looked like a good crowd at Camp Plymouth State park & several other folks launched water crafts from the boat access. I noticed one woman venturing down to the water with a stylish hat – the kind with the netting that comes down past your shoulders!

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Reserve a spot in Fletcher Farm School Young Artists Day Camps

Posted on 06/03/2011 by The Plymouth Press

Submitted by Laurie Marechaux, Executive Director, Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts

Classes are filling up, so get your young artist signed up today! Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts in Ludlow, VT invites you to join us in our Young Artists Day Camps. Boys and Girls ages 6-17 are welcome. Fletcher Farm School has become a favorite for many of our are youth whom return year after year for arts and crafts camps. Please note that these are not drop-in classes. Students must be registered for the entire session. Be sure to sign up early as class space is limited. Check our website for class listings, tuition pricing. If your child is serious about arts and crafts, this is the place for them to expand their creativity.

View all of our summer adult and children’s classes on our website at http://www.fletcherfarm.org for more information. Register online and save time. For a copy of our Summer Course Catalog call 802-228-8770 or stop in to pick one up.

The Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts is operated by the Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen, Inc. The Society has leased the campus and buildings that house the school from the Fletcher Farm Foundation, Inc. since 1947. The Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) publicly supported organization.

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Help Plan the July Plymouth 250th Celebrations

Posted on 06/02/2011 by The Plymouth Press

The next meeting of the Plymouth Historical society will be Sunday, June 5th, at the Historical Society building. Please note that the TIME has CHANGED for this meeting. We will convene at 1:00 pm, NOT 3:30. We will continue to work on plans for the 250th celebration.  This meeting will also be a hands-on work session as we put together Melissa’s fabuous “historical” fans for the event. Please join the group to help finalize celebration details and create the fan souvenirs. No artistic abilities necessary!!

Our next, and final, meeting before the July 4th gala will be June 26th at 3:30. Mark your calendars. Any questions, contact Melissa (erl_booty@vermontel.net) or Betsy (tbone6547@aol.com).

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June 5 Open House at Mission Farm Road Church

Posted on 05/31/2011 by The Plymouth Press

Submitted by Betsy Tonkin

Church of Our Saviour

Church of Our Saviour

How many of you have driven by the Killington Gondola on Route 4 and looked to your right at the stone church across the river?  This is a common refrain, “I’ve often seen that beautiful church but have never visited.” Now is your chance.

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 05/30/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

5/23/11

It looks like another soggy week coming up. I was grateful for some sunny (or at least not rainy) breaks in the weather when I could get out for a bike ride. Walking doesn’t seem to be a good option at the moment with the black flies! I may be rationalizing, but it seems too wet to work in the garden……

Thanks to Terry Bascom for covering in the pulpit this past Sunday at Tyson Church. It was a much needed break for me. This Sunday, in honor of Memorial Day, we will be lighting candles in remembrance not only of those who served our country, but also for all who have passed on. Feel free to join us for our 10:30 Worship service.

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New Town Office Hours Begin July 1

Posted on 05/24/2011 by The Plymouth Press

NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF
THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH

The Town Clerk’s Office will change its hours as of JULY 1, 2011 as follows:

MONDAY – THURSDAY
8:00AM – 5:00PM
(We will not close for lunch)

FRIDAY
8:00AM -12:00PM

THE SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
8:00AM – 12:00PM

HOURS BY APPOINTMENT
will be available by
calling the Clerk’s Office to schedule an appointment.

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 05/21/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard
5/16/11

Tom & I attended the People of the Past program performed on the town hall stage in Ludlow on Saturday evening. Noteworthy people from the towns of Ludlow, Plymouth, & Mt Holly were depicted by a group of 8th graders in conjunction with the Black River Academy Museum. The students researched various people, then acted them out. Cedar Allen portrayed noted chairmaker, Leighton G. Fullam. Many Plymouth folks were presented: Calvin Coolidge & his sister, Abby, & Milton Moore to name a few. Each presentation helped to remind us of our rich local heritage.

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Rep. Dennis Devereux’s Message From Montpelier

Posted on 05/15/2011 by The Plymouth Press

Legislative Report from Rep. Dennis Devereux
for Ludlow, Mount Holly and Plymouth

Our grade at the end of the first year of a new legislative session is often an incomplete. This stems from the many ideas that are put forward as bills, with only few being finalized. The more complex issues demand additional information to make the most informed decision, or in this case to finalize legislation.

This year seemed unusual in that major steps were taken to improve bills from last session. A couple that come to mind are the changes to our land use program, and the strengthening of the DUI legislation that is set to be implemented this July. I was pleased with the final results, and hope both move us in the intended direction.

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Plymouth 250th Planning Meeting on May 15

Posted on 05/12/2011 by The Plymouth Press

The Plymouth Historical Society is organizing events, archival displays, the sale of commemorative souvenirs and seeking oral histories to celebrate Plymouth’s 250th anniversary over July 4th weekend and throughout the month.

Help plan the celebrations! Come to our next meeting on Sunday, May 15 at 3:30 at Spike’s Place on Route 100A. Call Melissa at 672-3547 or e-mail erl_booty@vermontel.net for further details.

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Town Revotes Budget at April 28 Meeting

Posted on 05/12/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

by Margo Marrone

Approximately 70 people attended to special meeting to re-vote the Town Budget. The budget of $101,422.63, of which $889,837.07 is to be raised through taxes, was approved by a vote of 41 to 29. Notices had been mailed out previously detailing some of the changes & noting that the amount was slightly higher than the original budget.

At the start of the meeting, Kathy Lynds immediately moved to amend the figure to include a raise in the three Selectmen’s compensation from $600 per year to $1,200 per year. Although she noted their hard work & that there had not been an increase in many years, the motion was rather soundly defeated.

Selectman, Ralph Michael responded to Eric Johnsen’s concern about the cost of health insurance for Town employees. Ralph said that he had consulted with the League of Cities & Towns & that our package is comparable to Mt Holly, Shrewsbury, & Reading. Also, extra was included in the budget with the anticipation that rates will increase in January.

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