Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 03/29/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

3/21/11

The fishing huts are off Echo Lake & the sap is running, so spring must be here! Well, snow showers are predicted for today, but we can still have hope that green shoots are waiting to emerge in the near future.

So far, we have been doing well with making syrup (thanks to Chris & Melissa for their help) & there were many folks stopping at local sugar houses for the open house weekend. Still seem to be a number of visitors coming to VT & I understand from several people that skiing continues to be good.

Karen Evans organized a wonderful moonlight snowshoe trek on Saturday evening. We began by going to the corned beef dinner at the Catholic Church in Ludlow, which as always was delicious. Many Plymouth folks help to make it so – Shirley & Bob Billings, Beth & Mark Lombard, & Joanne & Paul Milza. The MacDougalls dined at our table.

Then, Kathy Lynds, Naomi Moyer, Karen & I set out on our snowshoes near Karen’s house. The snow was crunchy, so we saw no night creatures as we noisily moved through the woods, waiting for the moon to make its appearance. And when it did, it was spectacular – what a treat to live here & be able to enjoy such breathtaking beauty!

Thanks to Terry Bascom for calling the first organizational meeting of the Strawberry Festival Committee. We discussed what worked at last year’s successful event, as well as some changes that need to addressed. The community support was wonderful & the help of the parents was much needed & appreciated. Hopefully everyone will rally around again this year, so mark your calendars for 6/22!

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Scenic Route 100 Byway Hearing on March 24

Posted on 03/23/2011 by The Plymouth Press

A hearing with the Vermont Scenery Preservation Council will take place on March 24 at 7pm at the President Calvin Coolidge Museum and Education Center, 3780 VT 100A, Plymouth, Vermont.

View the previous post for information about the byway and links to maps and the management plan.

 

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Message From Montpelier: Legislative Report from Rep. Dennis Devereux

Posted on 03/23/2011 by The Plymouth Press

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

Vital records might not sound like a very important issue with so many others confronting us, but just ask a person who has had their identity stolen. The Vital Records bill on which our committee has spent many hours receiving testimony is the result of a report researched and written by our Vermont Department of Health. Its report issued last September made recommendations for updating our antiquated statutes, and for changes to how we access birth and death certificates.

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 03/18/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

3/14/11

I am so pleased to report that our grandson, Owen Anthony Perrino, was born at 11:11 AM on Sunday, 3/13! He weighed 8 lbs, 9 oz & was 20 inches long. After a little more than three hours of labor, this robust little boy emerged in good shape & with a healthy set of lungs…..

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He’s here!

Posted on 03/18/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Please welcome Owen Anthony Perrino! Born at 11:11 on Sunday, 3/13 & weighing 8 pounds 9 oz – 20 inches long.
Melissa was in labor a little over 3 hrs, so thanks for your many prayers for quick & easy delivery. Everyone is doing fine!
Margo & Tom – grandparents…….

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Message From Montpelier: Legislative Report from Rep. Dennis Devereux

Posted on 03/11/2011 by The Plymouth Press

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

The eighty-page health care bill is out and creating some unanswered questions. The bill seems to be on a fast track with plans to get it out of committee in the next couple of weeks. These questions have many legislators feeling uneasy.

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 03/10/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

3/6/11

It is Sunday afternoon as I sit down to write & I find that I have very little to say this week. Perhaps the fact that I am waiting for our grandchild to be born has something to do with my restlessness & inability to concentrate. I am trying to make sure everything is up-to-date – the wash caught up, some meals prepared ahead, & now I want to get this piece done, just in case Melissa goes into labor & I am not here to submit it tomorrow AM!

So, I will list some events that are coming up in the near future.

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Plymouth Recount Results Are In

Posted on 03/10/2011 by The Plymouth Press

The recount for the contested Selectman position was held on Tuesday evening and Andy Crossman retained his seat on the board. The recount results were:

Andy Crossman:  83 votes

Russ Tonkin: 79 votes

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Scenic Route 100 Byway

Posted on 03/10/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

With the pending adoption of our section of Route 100 as a Scenic Byway, I am hopeful that the road can be brought into the 21st century with cell phone coverage the length of the Byway. If we are hopeful of developing/improving business opportunities for our town and employment for our youth, cell coverage is essential in todays’ communication network. Surely cell operators would be willing to cooperate in this venture.

Bud Kafer

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Preliminary Town Election Results

Posted on 03/02/2011 by The Plymouth Press

On March 1 Plymouth held Australian ballot voting for town officers and elected positions. 167 voters cast ballots on Tuesday.

The preliminary results are as follows:

Moderator
Thomas Harris: 150 votes

Selectperson*
Andrew Crossman: 83 votes
Russ Tonkin: 78 votes
* Note: Russ Tonkin is requesting a recount.

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