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Town of Plymouth, Vermont
Select Board – Regular Meeting

Monday, October 16, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Municipal Building Meeting Room

Agenda
Topic: Plymouth Select Board Meeting
Time: October 16, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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1. Call Meeting to Order:
2. Consideration of Any Changes, Additions or Removals to Agenda:
3. Approve Meeting Minutes:
   a. September 18, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Question & Answer Session with Regard to the Municipal Building Project (15 mins allotted):
5. ARPA Grants:
6. Money Brook:
7. Review and Approve 2023 Post Flood Paving Project RFP
8. Mail and Warrants:
9. Other Business:
10. Possible Executive Session:
    a. Staffing conversation
11. Adjourn:

Event Description: Roadwork – Updated

TRAFFIC ALERT: VT 100A in Plymouth near Lynds Hill Rd is now OPEN to all traffic. One-way alternating during daytime for continued work.

Start Time Oct 9 2023, 6:00 AM

Anticipated End Time Oct 9 2023, 7:00 PM

Area Notification: Windsor County

Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

10/9/23

I was surprised to see a goodly number of leaves remaining Sunday despite the recent rain, but the wind today is bringing them down. Rather nippy, too, but still no frost. Neighbors tell me that a young bull moose has been seen in Tyson, so keep an eye out for him.

I spoke with folks at the Coolidge Homestead and apparently they had a fairly good turnout despite the wet weather. I hope the day-long closure of 100A near Lynds Hill on 10/9 did not keep folks from visiting there. The site will close on 10/22 for the season.

I spent some time at the tag sale on Sunday and enjoyed seeing both local folks and visitors to our area. Surprisingly, several people came from Texas. With temperature over 100 for most of the summer, they were even enjoying the rain. It was also nice to have the Historical Society there to open up their space – so much history there! Mark your calendar for a special program they are planning for Sunday, 10/29. Details to follow.

I also visited Chloe’s Market, the site of the former Plymouth Country Store. I heard a rumor that owner, Rick Martin named it after his dog. It is bright and shiny with all new accessories. Hannah Davidson is managing the place and her son, Harper was at the register. Grady Hilillard was also on hand to welcome customers. The gas price was quite reasonable, too. The store is closed on Mondays.

Event Description: Roadwork Closure – New

TRAFFIC ALERT: Monday Oct. 9th. VT100A near Lynds Hill Rd. in Plymouth, will be CLOSED to all traffic for culvert replacement. Closure planned to last from 6 am into early evening. Detour VT 100

Start Time Oct 9 2023, 6:00 AM
Anticipated End Time Oct 9 2023, 7:00 PM

Area Notification: Windsor County

Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

10/8/23

Quite a change in the weather!  It was so delightful to have some nice warm days last week, and the color really popped in most places. I was surprised to see a goodly number of leaves remaining despite the rain.

I spoke with folks at the Coolidge Homestead, and apparently they had a fairly good turnout despite the rain yesterday. Please know that they will be open this Monday, although they are usually closed on Mondays.

There is one wrinkle however, it appears that there will be road construction on 100A tomorrow, 10/9 and the road will actually be closed from what I understand.  Of course, you can still get there by continuing up route 100 to route 4, then picking up 100A from the Bridgewater end.

I spent some time at the tag sale and enjoyed seeing both local folks and visitors to our area. Not as much traffic as in some years, but still fun!

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is using accelerated construction to replace Bridge No. 102 (and the failing culvert) on VT 100 in Tyson.

DATE: October 6, 2023

TRAFFIC IMPACT: Construction will occur Tuesday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. During operations next week, one-way alternating traffic will be managed by flaggers. The road will be open to two-way traffic outside of this work.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: This week, wearing course paving occurred on Tuesday. Next week, the contractor will conduct line striping and paving driveway aprons in addition to the placement of shoulder aggregate. This will complete the project.

LOCATION: VT 100 in Tyson, 3.4 miles north of VT 103, before VT 100A.

PROJECTED COMPLETION: September, 2023

Join this list by emailing Hannah Brockhaus at the email address listed below

(reference VT-100 Ludlow Emergency Culvert)

Contact Information
Hannah Brockhaus
Public Information Consultant
802-673-1264 | hbrockhaus@fhistudio.com

Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

10/2/23

A new month is upon us and today, Monday is a bright and sunny day. I was gifted with a chairlift ride up Okemo yesterday and it seemed more like summer than autumn. Still no frost and temps are predicted to reach into the 70s – how glorious!

I understand that there will not be a Select Board meeting this week, so the next one is scheduled for 10/16. I know folks are anxious for news on the progress at the town building, so hopefully there will be an update at that time.

A friend and I walked up Patch Brook Rd and found Mike Sailer working hard to repair it. I knew this end by Dublin Rd had been fixed and the road has now been restored about halfway up.

Get ready to enjoy the Fall Festival activities taking place 10/7 from 10:00 to 4:00 (buildings will be open until 5:00) at the Coolidge Homestead.. There will be apple tastings, cider pressing, wagon rides, craft demonstrations, and an old-time band, the Stringfield Springers will be on hand. You are welcome to roam the grounds for free, although there is an admission fee to tour the buildings, but remember that Veterans and Active military are always free. 

You can continue your holiday weekend with the Town-wide tag sale on Sunday, 10/8 from 9am-6pm at the Community Center. It will take place rain or shine. For more information contact Lauren Skaskiw-Harootunian at 802-417-6895 to sign up and learn more.

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is using accelerated construction to replace Bridge No. 102 (and the failing culvert) on VT 100 in Tyson.

DATE: September 29, 2023

TRAFFIC IMPACT: Construction will occur Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. During operations next week, one-way alternating traffic will be managed by flaggers. The road will be open to two-way traffic outside of this work.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: This week, the contractor, Belden Construction, planted trees and shrubs by the culvert outlet, milled roadway approaches, and paved wearing course late in the week. Next week, centerline and edge line painting will occur (weather permitting), in addition to the placement of shoulder aggregate. This will complete the project.

LOCATION: VT 100 in Tyson, 3.4 miles north of VT 103, before VT 100A.

PROJECTED COMPLETION: September, 2023

Join this list by emailing Hannah Brockhaus at the email address listed below (reference VT-100 Ludlow Emergency Culvert).
Contact Information
Hannah Brockhaus
Public Information Consultant
802-673-1264 | hbrockhaus@fhistudio.com

The Bethany Birches auction is THIS Saturday, 9/30. Not October 30, as mentioned in the previous publication. Sorry for any confusion.