The flood waters have receded, and, for most of us, life in the Woodstock area is starting to feel almost normal again. However, there are many individuals and families in our community who continue to face significant financial challenges because of flood-related losses and damage and lost income due to persistent business closures.
If you have already given to The HUB’s 2023 Flood Response, thank you! The HUB and its community partners have already begun helping more than 70 individuals and families from Barnard, Bridgewater, Killington, Plymouth, Reading, and Woodstock who were hit hard by the July flood.
If you have not yet made your gift or are able to give again, we still really need your support! The amount The HUB is able to raise will determine how much help we can provide in the months to come. Gifts of any amount are truly appreciated; every gift will be put to good use. Learn more and give at https://woodstockcommunitytrust.org/the-hub/flood-2023-relief-fund.html
Thank you again for your generous spirit,
The HUB Leadership Team
Denise Lyons, Jill Davies, Marian Koetsier, Meg Seely
The HUB is a project of Woodstock Community Trust, a 501c3 non-profit organization.
Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard
8/14/23
I was away this weekend at Lake George, but I understand from a neighbor that the skies are blue today, 8/14, and the rain that was received on Saturday night hopefully did not cause any additional damage. Here at Huletts Landing, the storm was pretty intense. Heading home today.
My late phlox are blooming and that always makes me a bit melancholy because it means summer will be coming to a close. It doesn’t seem like we have had much of a summer with all the rain and so strange for VT to have such humidity, too. Maybe we will have a glorious autumn!
At the select board meeting last week, I learned about the phases of repair with FEMA. The emergency phase allows emergency vehicles to get to folks, so now we are onto the repair stage, which is most welcome. Caution was expressed again about traveling on roads that are marked closed, such as Kingdom Road in Tyson. It is rather dicey to travel on it, but more than that it causes disruption in the repairs, so the request is not to use it at this time.
At that same select board meeting in Rick Kaminski said that that the structural supports have been done on the town building end he still hopes the town office can be re-opened there by late October. The bond has been requested, per the previous town vote.
Don’t forget the important special town meeting on Tuesday 8/15 at 7 PM at the community center regarding short term rental policy. The initial provisions were approved by town vote, but later some revisions were proposed. A petition by several concerned voters has resulted in this new vote because they would like the original ordinance to stand. You can check out the details on the plymouth town website. Please note that there are no absentee ballots, so you need to attend the meeting in order to have your vote count.
This seems to be a hot button issue in many surrounding towns, some of which are looking to Plymouth for guidance. Although there is no official count of the number of STRs in town, there is thought that it may be over 100. Issues at hand center around parking, noise level, and waste water.
Although work is being done at our beloved Camp Plymouth State Park, it is looking doubtful that it will reopen this season. There is no official word yet according to Tiffany. In the meantime, we send our best to the staff, as they continue their cleanup and restoration efforts!
Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard
8/7/23
Well, we had some lovely weather recently, although Friday nights downpour was a bit much. Right now it is raining so gently and it would be lovely if that continued to be the case.
I had an enjoyable evening at the Calvin Coolidge gala last Thursday evening and was glad to be able to attend this special time for honoring our most famous citizen!
Road repairs continue and we owe a huge note of gratitude for the many people working so hard to undo the flood damage. I know there are many people still experiencing hardships and I just hope that everyone is availing themselves of offered services.
The Select Board meeting is tonight, 8/7 with several topics of interest to discuss. Thanks to Angela for sending the agenda directly to Lauren to be posted on the Plymouth Press. I sincerely hope that the posting of resource information has been helpful. I am aware that many people would like to hear about progress on the town building, so hopefully that will be reviewed.
I appreciate Lauren sharing the information below about the farmers market at the community center on Sundays. It is wonderful to have something local. The Plymouth farmers market will be running next Sunday, but taking a break August 20, and then resuming for the last Sunday of August and the month of September before ending in early October. The market is held from 3-6pm at the Plymouth Community Center (35 School Drive) Recently, at the market, Fiddler’s Green Farm has fresh produce, beautiful flowers from Taylor Lynds garden, Olga Talavona’s amazing baked goods and Griffins blueberry lemonade make it a great place to shop! Blueberries from Sugar Hill Berry Farm are also at the Market and are delicious!
Town of Plymouth, Vermont Select Board – Regular Meeting
Monday, August 7, 2023 @ 6:00 PM Community Center Meeting Room
Agenda Topic: Plymouth Select Board Meeting Time: August 7, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82271085638?pwd=NlJNMWFxYVVkY0p3OTJINXF0ZHIydz09 Meeting ID: 822 7108 5638 Passcode: 910284 One tap mobile +16469313860,,82271085638#,,,,910284# US +19294362866,,82271085638#,,,,910284# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
Call Meeting to Order:
Consideration of Any Changes, Additions or Removals to Agenda:
Approve Meeting Minutes: a. July 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes b. July 20, 2023 Emergency Meeting Minutes c. July 25, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
Discussion on Private Roads and Culverts:
Discussion on Converting Private Road(s) to a Town Road(s):
Discussion and Possibly Approve Loan Term/Product for 3 Million Dollar Loan:
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