MARC (Multi-Agency Resource Center) will be coming back to the Ludlow Community Center this week. They will be there from Wednesday, August 2 – Friday, August 4 from 9 am to 5 pm. This includes, FEMA, Red Cross, Economic Services, SBA as well as other agencies. If you have not been in to see them, please stop in.
Ludlow Community Center hours this final week will be as follows: Tuesday 10-6 Thursday 10-6 Saturday 10-6
There is an abundance of hand sanitizer as well as alcohol wipes. Stop in and grab a few boxes.
Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard
7/29/23
No sense in talking about the weather since it is constantly changing these days! Progress continues to be made regarding repairs throughout our area. The recent floods and sticky warm days have certainly taken a toll on all of us. Please know that there is free food at the Plymouth Community Center that can be accessed outside the front door from 10 AM until 4 PM Monday – Friday. It is been provided by various organizations and individuals, so help yourselves.
It seems like we are all in need of some rest and relaxation. I noticed that Plymouth residents can take advantage of free admission to Billings Farm on Monday, 1/31 from 10 AM – 5PM. Correction, the Coolidge Historic site is already open and this week there are many events taking place, so take advantage of them. Get ready for the Fire Dept BBQ on Sat, 8/5, too.
Mark your calendars for the special town meeting noted below:
WARNING
The legal voters of the Town of Plymouth are hereby warned to meet at the Plymouth Community Center located at 35 School Drive in Plymouth at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 to transact at that time: to see if the voters will approve or disapprove of the May 15, 2023 Select Board amendments to the Town Short-term Rental Ordinance.
If you have damage related to the recent flood it is important that you register with FEMA. Here are three links that maybe helpful to get you started.
It is also helpful if you call 211 and report the damage. It gives the state information on the extent of the damage.
There are free food items at the Plymouth Community Center!
Monday through Friday, premade bags will be outside of the front door for anyone to pick up! Self serve style. Take what you need! Bags will be outside of the front door by 10 AM, and there until 4 PM.
Inside of the premade bags this week are boxes of Cabot macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, strawberry jam, popcorn, canned corn, cereal bars, containers of cereal, and honey waffles. Cases of bottled water and cleaning kits from the Red Cross will also be outside for easy pick up.
If you would like more than what is outside, knock on the front door, and someone will come to assist you.
The Plymouth Community Center is located at 35 School Dr.
Thank you!

Items will be outside of the front door by 10 AM, and brought back inside at 4 PM.
The Plymouth community center is located at 35 School Dr., Plymouth, VT.
Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard
7/24/23
These sunny days are certainly welcome, not only for drying out but for a more cheerful outlook. I know that the heavy rain on Friday evening caused some additional erosion. My driveway washed a bit and others had further degradation, as well.
I understand that people want to know the condition of specific roads, but I have not been given that information. From what I hear from folks, all roads may be open, but some are barely passable. In addition, crews working on them find it hard to do their jobs if vehicles are continually causing them to pause to let traffic through. Life needs to go on and we need to get places, but please be mindful of safety and courtesy as you travel our back roads.
It has been heartwarming to see neighbors caring for one another. Volunteers have flooded our area – no pun intended! The Black River Action Team has been helpful in Plymouth, even as their volunteers are assisting hard hit Ludlow. Our fire dept has traveled throughout town talking with people and assessing accessibility. Resources have been posted so that everyone can obtain help.
FEMA has made initial contact with those who have sought their help. The agency has not set up an office in Plymouth, but according to Angela, folks can go to the Community Center in Ludlow to meet a representation and complete an application. Please remember that the Plymouth Memory Tree can to be of assistance. Applications are available at temporary town office or online.
So many places and events are in flux at the moment. The word on Calvin Coolidge Homestead is that it will be closed through the end of July and the state is currently assessing the possibility of re-opening it August. There was no real damage and there are so many events planned, so here’s hoping they can take place. According to the phone message at Coolidge State Park, they are hoping to re-open on 7/28, a revision of the previous date. Below is a message from Tiffany at Camp Plymouth State park on Echo Lake, hoping to be open again by the middle of August.
Thank you for all the well wishes from the community for our park. Fortunately, we had no further damage after Friday’s heavy rain. Park staff are happy to report that almost all boats have been retrieved! Currently, we are still missing one single kayak and one canoe. If anyone sees them, let us know. We also have found someone’s blue sit on top kayak which is down near our concession building.
The road closed signs on Rt 100 are in place for safety. Safety for workers and travelers. The sheriff has been asked to help enforce the closure. Tickets will be issued. Only residents with local addresses will be allowed. Your cooperation is appreciated.
With flood damage, be sure to report it via Vermont 211. It can be done online at https://vermont211.org, or call 211, 866-652-4636 or 802-652-4636. It is important to make a report not only to document your own losses, but also to support Vermont’s disaster declaration request to the federal government. Document everything with photos, videos, receipts, written descriptions, timelines – specifics about the damage.
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