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10/4/21

Well, the hummingbird feeders have been cleaned and stored for the winter, only a few tomatoes remain on the vine, and the leaves are coming down.  Yes, the season is changing rapidly now.  The Tyson/Reading Rd was lovely last week.  The rain held off for the Harvest Fair in Ludlow and hopefully for the events in the Notch last weekend and it would be nice if it did so for the upcoming festivals and celebrations this weekend, too.  

Don’t forget to visit the Historic Site which will be closing for the season on the 17th. Best of all, the town Tag Sale is still on for Sunday, 10/10, from 9 AM until 6 PM!  The best part is that it will be under cover.  All items will be marked with a price and initials, plus masks should be worn.  Call Lauren Skaskiw at 802-417-6895 for more details.

I know it is disappointing that the Rte 100 construction is behind schedule.  I have only been delayed about 12 minutes, but I understand others have experienced longer wait times.  It seems that no matter where you go these days, you will eventually hit road construction.

I found a couple of quips on patience. “I had my patience tested. It’s negative.” Unknown  “Patience is the art of concealing your impatience.” Guy Kawasaki. “Patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like stripping your gears.” Barbara Johnson

Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

9/27/21

Well, still no frost yet and some lovely fall days this past week.  A bit glum this morning (Monday), but there are always indoor projects that clamor for attention.  I need to find an appropriate and safe spray for plants that should come back inside soon.  Suggestions appreciated!

The Bethany Birches Auction was an amazing event.  The weather cooperated nicely and folks enjoyed themselves in this beautiful outdoor venue.  My grandsons helped to distribute the items and people were extremely generous.  When things went for high prices, Owen finally deduced that the bidders really just wanted to give money to the camp!  It is heartwarming to know that scholarships are available so that many campers will be able to attend.

The road construction on Rte 100 is apparently somewhat behind, so the road will not be fully open this week.  There is a chance that it might have one lane open soon, but when appears to be unclear at this point.  This situation may impact the feasibility of holding the Tag Sale slated for 10/10.  If one lane is open, or the paving of Route 100A is complete, Lauren feels it can go forward.  Otherwise it will be rescheduled.  Stay tuned…

I understand that 5 of our volunteer firemen participated in an Extraction Training recently.  We are so fortunate that we have few fires, but it is nice that these folks continue to increase their skills to meet whatever circumstances arise.

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is using accelerated construction to improve VT-100 in Plymouth and VT-100A, which spans Plymouth and Bridgewater. DATE: September 24, 2021 VT-100 TRAFFIC IMPACT: VT-100 will remain closed between Route 4 and VT-100A (see map). The road will not reopen by September 26 due to construction delays. Detour signs and message boards are in place to direct traffic. Please travel with caution.  CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: This week the contractor completed installation of culvert 114, and has been removing existing culvert 115. Next week, the contractor will install new guardrail at culvert 114, and continue cleaning off the ledge at culvert 115 so that a concrete foundation can be installed.The existing culvert 115 has been exposed for future concrete foundation installation. LOCATION: VT-100 in Plymouth between VT-100A and Route 4. PROJECTED COMPLETION: October 2021 VT-100A TRAFFIC IMPACT: There will be alternating lanes of travel at active construction work during construction hours (6:00 am until 6:00 pm). Travel will be managed by both flaggers and Automated Flagger Assistance Devices. Stop on red, go on flashing yellow, and mind the gate!  REMINDER: During the VT-100 closure (see above), VT-100A is the dedicated detour route. Please plan your travel accordingly. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: This week, Pike Industries continued paving and guardrail operations. During next week, this work will continue and plug joints will be installed where the roadway meets the bridges. Alternating lanes of travel will be in place during these activities.   Crews conducting paving operations along VT-100A. LOCATION: VT-100A between VT-100 and Route 4, connecting Plymouth and Bridgewater. PROJECTED COMPLETION: October 2021 Contact Information Hannah Brockhaus Public Information Consultant 802-673-1264 | hbrockhaus@fhistudio.com

Detour and projects map

NOTICE

The Town of Plymouth has a janitorial position available, effective immediately. We are looking for someone to be responsible for cleaning the municipal building, its offices, and restrooms once a week. The hours are flexible, but it would be five hours per week, at $20 per hour.

Please submit your letter of interest to the Town Clerks office, 68 Town Office Road, Plymouth, VT 05056, or call 802-672-3655

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9/19/21

What a delightful weekend weather-wise.  I hope that everyone was able to be outdoors to enjoy it.  The leaves seem to be coming down quickly now despite the fact we have not had a frost yet.  Don’t forget that Camp Plymouth State Park will be closing for the season on 9/26, so get over there, greet Chris and Tiffany and enjoy our wonderful fall weather in this beautiful place.

Although the on-line bidding is already in process, consider attending the Bethany Birches Live Auction Saturday, 9/25. The preview is at 9:00 while the auction itself begins at 10AM.  Enjoy treats and warm beverages, then a delicious lunch.  You can check out the item calendar at bethanybirches.org.

The town-wide Tag Sale is coming!  The hours are from 9 AM until 6 PM on 10/10 – Sunday of Columbus Weekend at the Community Center.  Reserve table/space by contacting Lauren Skaskiw at 802-417-6895.  Items need to be tagged with your three initials and price, then securely attached so that those checking them out can give proper credit.  

The $5 fee will be subtracted from your earnings. You can sign up for a 3 hour time slot to help as cashier. Items can be brought over on Wednesday 10/6 from 4-6 PM or Saturday, 10/9 between 10 AM and 1 PM. Unsold items can be collected on Monday, 11/11 3-5 PM or Thursday, 10/14th, 4-6 PM.  Otherwise they will be offered to Bridgewater Sustainable Earth Foundation the week of October 18th.  Anything they do not want will be disposed of through the Plymouth Transfer Station by October 22nd. 

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9/12/21

Changeable weather is upon us.  I didn’t water today (Sunday), expecting rain, but so far it has not arrived!  I found it amusing at church today that those of us from Plymouth arrived for the outdoor gathering in sweaters; whereas those in Bridgewater wore t-shirts.  It really looked like it was about to pour as the wind picked up when I left home, but the sun was shining brightly just 12 miles away.

The other day I heard a loud bang at my dining room window.  It was so loud that I rushed to see if an injured bird was lying on the ground, but I did not see one.  When I walked down my driveway later in the day, I spotted what I believe was a junco.  It allowed me to get very close, then flew a few inches off the ground for a short distance before nose-diving into the grass.  This happened again and again.  Eventually it wandered into the ferns, but how sad if it was the one that hit my window…

Join the book group at the Community Center on Wednesday, 9/15 at 6:30 PM to discuss Confident Women — Swindlers, Grifters, and Shapeshifters of the Female Persuasion by Tori Telfer.  It is a collection of short stories about outrageous female con artists throughout the ages.  Many were quite persuasive and the number of people they fooled rather amazing.  Masks are recommended!  

On Saturday 9/18 at 1:30 PM, Public Radio Host Linda Radtke will perform “From the Parlor to the Polling Place: Stories and Songs from the Suffragists.” at the Union Christian Church. She will be  accompanied by pianist Cameron Steinmetz and will be dramatizing the efforts of Vermonters from 1840-1921, who lobbied for total enfranchisement.  This program should be quite entertaining.

Don’t forget that the Plymouth Community Center will be hosting it’s town wide Tag Sale over Columbus Day weekend! The Tag sale will be held from 9 AM until 6 PM, Sunday October 10th. Come sell your treasures and possibly find a few new ones to take home.  To reserve a table space and learn more contact Lauren Skaskiw at 802-417-6895.