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To learn about the school budget and the tax implications for Plymouth –

1- read the Vermont Standard School Budget Tab ( attached)

2- attend the informational session being held at Woodstock Union Middle and High School library, in the Town of Woodstock, on Thursday, Feb 29, 2024 at 6:30pm. 

The information for that meeting is on page 8 of the Vermont Standard School Budget Tab, including a zoom link if folks can’t attend in person.

Thank you for your interest,

Sincerely,

Elliot Rubin, MD, FAAP

Plymouth Representative

Mountain Views School District Board of Directors

Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

2/19/24

Looking out the window with the sunshine reflecting off the dusting of new snow and the marvelously blue sky, it is quite lovely. Now if the wind would only subside, it would be perfect for another snowshoe trek like yesterday! A few of us ventured over the Camp Plymouth State Park and it was delightful. 

I wish I could have captured the beautiful amber colored icicle hanging from my bedroom roof this morning when the sun was shining through it.  We really do live in wonderful place and it is fun to see the animal tracks meandering through the snow. There are many people in our area for this holiday week also enjoying time here.

Although not a huge crowd, it was nice to see folks at Town Hall Sunday evening for the Emergency Services spaghetti dinner. The Reading Group did not meet last week because 4 of us had other commitments. We will discuss the same book for our 3/20 gathering.

I have not had an opportunity yet to read the Town Report, but I know folks were anxious to get it in hand. There is much to consider with budgets going up. It will be important to look at the expenses from all angles and attend meetings if possible.

By Babette Stolk, from VT Digger

February 16, 2024, 6:02 am

Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

2/12/24

What a delightful sunny week we just experienced – even temps of 50 degrees! Now on Monday we are waiting to see how far north this snow will reach. A kind neighbor power washed my car yesterday, so it is waiting on the weather, as well.

The Plymouth Reading Group will be discussing The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey by Serena Burdick on 2/14 at 6:30 PM via zoom (thanks to Rose Vetere). I found it to be a heady read and imagine it will generate interesting dialogue.

Fun things are happening at the Schoolhouse these days. Thanks to Lauren for providing some pictures of preparing for Valentine’s Day. May our hearts be moved to love this week, too!

I would venture a guess that we are all trying to make sense of the financial picture these days. The purported needs are so great and the sums requested seem overwhelming. It will important to review our Town Budget and make note of any questions. Perhaps they could be presented to the Select Board ahead of time, giving the Selectmen a heads-up so that detailed answers can be given at Town Meeting.

Attached please find town budget information below. In speaking with Angela this morning, they are awaiting delivery of the town reports from the printer. Also, I have included an email from Elliot Rubin with places to learn more about the Mountain Views Supervisory Union budget and new building construction.

Due to this last minute Vermont legislative activity, there are still a lot of moving parts that will go into this year’s school budget and its ultimate effect on Plymouth taxes. I think the best way to become informed about the School Budget is to attend the informational session on February 29th at 6:30pm at the Woodstock MS/HS Library or via zoon. The warnings for that session and the Annual Meeting on March 5th, 2024, are here: https://mtnviews.org/wcuusd-budget-information and I’ve attached them to this email as well.

Elliot Rubin, MD, FAAP

Mount Views School District Plymouth Representative

Ludlow, VT: The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Little Mexico in the Okemo Marketplace Plaza. Everyone is thrilled to welcome Little Mexico to Okemo Valley, and the grand opening has been a great success. Stop by to try their delicious enchiladas, tacos, margaritas, and so much more! In addition to Mexican food and drinks served bar side and in the dining room, the restaurant provides catering and hosts events. 

For the ribbon ceremony, Owner Oscar Torres cut the ribbon with two of his team members behind him, Tim McEnaney (left) and General Manager Casey Crompton (right). Assistant Chamber Director Leah Krieble (left) and Chamber Executive Director Carol Lighthall (right) holding the ribbon. Photo by Images by Donald Dill.

For more information on places to dine and drink locally, visit our website www.yourplaceinvermont.com.

The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, member-driven association and the voice of 300+ businesses and the communities of 12 Towns & Villages in South Central Vermont from the VT Scenic Route 100 Byway to Interstate Route 91, and surrounded by Okemo, Ascutney & Magic Mountains. OVRCC provides advocacy, support, and unified regional marketing to promote and enhance businesses in the region as well as the four-season economy.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Carol Lighthall, Executive Director, Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce

clighthall@yourplaceinvermont.com 802-228-5830

The Plymouth VT Historical Society is open Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 pm. It’s located in the former Plymouth Elementary School on Route 100 in Plymouth Union.

Visit our museum or do research on your Plymouth ancestors. Watch for the “OPEN” flag.