Plymouth Emergency Services will be holding an American Heart Association First Aid class on Tuesday night, May 18th from 6 – 9:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Town Hall.
There will be a maximum of 6 students in the class. Anyone interested in attending should contact Sue Poirier at spcolby@gmail.com.
All students must be fully COVID19 vaccinated to attend.
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4/26/21
Not that I was looking forward to the rain on Sunday, but we certainly do need it. I notice that there is a fire alert because of the combined dryness and gusty wind. I believe most people will be prudent enough to realize that burning would not be wise! It looks like rain will be forthcoming during the week, however.
I still a few tiny patches of snow on the north side of my house where it came off the roof. My supply of black oil sunflower seeds is dwindling, but it is nearly time to replace the feeder with the hummingbird one. I was watching this morning, trying to see the red bird of yesterday that I wanted to identify, but only chickadees, nuthatches and a titmouse were in evidence. The house and purple finches have gone elsewhere, so I think perhaps it was a crossbill.
It is rather quiet in our area at this time. Ludlow seemed nearly deserted on Saturday. A clerk in Shaws remarked that it was a relief! Although spring cleaning and lawn care are happening, the Inn at Water’s Edge will not reopen until 5/14 and Echo Lake Inn will begin serving again on 5/21.
Although there will be no formal GreenUp effort in Plymouth this year, you can still get out there and help to beautify our roadways. The green bags are available at the Town Office. Able Waste will be accepting them at Fast Trash in Bridgewater free of charge for the next couple of Saturday.
Now, something for which to look forward – Both Coolidge State Park and Camp Plymouth State Park will be opening on 5/28. Of course, as many of us know, Camp Plymouth has had many people enjoying the grounds all winter!
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4/18/21
Much of the snow has disappeared on the driveway, but some is lingering on the decks. It was so wet and heavy that I only cleared a path leading to the steps. Simply staying put at home on Friday seemed the prudent thing to do and there are always indoor projects that need attention. The black flies were just barely making an appearance on Thursday, so I wonder (hopefully) if this change in the weather has decimated their ranks!
The Town meeting attracted 6 people, plus 10 attended by Zoom. Although fewer than 80 people voted in the election (30 were absentee ballots), all of the Town articles passed easily. In the only contested seat, Mike Coleman was voted into the Lister position.
As usual we had a lively Book Group discussion. Girl with the Louding Voice provided some interesting information about life in Nigeria and the plight of women there. We all were grateful for our lives here in VT. The meetings will still remain at 6:30 PM, but the day have been changed to Wednesday. We decided on the following books for the next three months:
5/12 The Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell’Antonia
6/9 The Girls in the Stilt House by Kelly Mustian
7/14 Surviving the White Gaze by Rebecca Carroll
Spring Snow
Birds return to the feeder as snow swirls
Then wind lifts daffodil heads with twirls
The ground that sprouted early green
Suddenly changes to hues of opaline
The Town of Plymouth has an opening for a Town employee in our Highway Department. A CDL is required.
Please contact Larry at 802-672-3535.
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4/12/21
Well, this Monday morning is a bit gloomy, but the past week has been absolutely beautiful, necessitating the pulling out of warm weather clothes. I love it! I was fortunate to have lots of help recently – Andy to assist with lawn work and setting my clothes line out. My son-in-law and Donnie, plus Melissa and the boys to make short work of downing 3 trees that will allow more light into my yard.
I have noticed many people out in their yards cleaning up after winter, unburying the new shoots that are emerging. Things are dry, so rain is needed. In speaking with Joe Rebideau, he is not issuing burn permits at the present time.
A reminder about Town Meeting tonight and voting tomorrow. Also, the Reading Group will gather via Zoom on Thursday, 4/15 at 6:30 PM to discuss the book, Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare. We will also be considering selections for the next several months. All are welcome to join our playful group. We do read many current and informative books about numerous global issues, but manage to enjoy ourselves, too. Let me know if you would like to be included and I will send you the meeting instructions.
Undoubtedly there are more April birthdays, so please let me know. I am aware that Kathy Lynds deserves best birthday wishes on 4/29, however.
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4/4/21
I was glad to see that the snow didn’t really stick last week. I know that some folks have flowers blooming, but my daffodils are just now pushing through. Sure signs of spring seem to be appearing. I heard geese going over the other day and have seen robins, as well. I understand there was a bear on the prowl in the Union and that may be what set my driveway alarm off the last couple of nights. Sunday on Rte 100 heading toward Ludlow, the quintessential sign of spring, the aroma of skunk, filled my nostrils!
School vacations are happening this week and next, so be on the lookout for young people. Don’t forget that the Plymouth Town Meeting (4/12) and voting (4/13) will be next week. Advance warning about The annual Tag Sale at Plymouth Community Center scheduled for Sunday, 10/10/21. You will have all summer to collect items for it!
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Holiday weekend. Several people have shared their joy at spending time with family again. Spring, Easter, New Life – a hopeful time. I know that we still need to be prudent regarding Covid. The numbers have spiked here in VT, as is the case in many places. We have been constrained and restrained for so long, yet caution is still needed. Be safe and well.
The Plymouth Community Center will be holding its annual Tag Sale on Sunday October 10, 2021. Rather than over Memorial Day weekend as usual, we will air on the side of safety to allow the pandemic to wind down. Whatever the current COVID precautions are at that time will be followed. There will be times of set up weekends before the sale and the Saturday before the Sale.
We will be expanding the Tag Sale to include a Craft Fair side to it this year! Local residents are invited to set up a table to sell their wares and creations to others. More info to come as the time gets closer.
The Community Center currently has other amenities to offer as well! The Activity Room is available to community members for use. The space has two bathrooms, and the use of the kitchen which has a stove, a fridge and a microwave. There are tables and chairs that can be used for your event on site. Contact Director Lauren Skaskiw (lskaskiw@gmail.com or 802 417 6895) for more information or to schedule an event. The photos are of a recent event held at the Community Center. Plymouth resident Michelle Girard hosted a baby shower in the space, and it was a beautiful event!
The Community Center also has a Pickle Ball Court/Basketball court, The Community Playground, and a Tiny Free Library! Leave a book, take a book. The Tiny Library is located in the outside front foyer of the CC.
The Plymouth Schoolhouse Childcare will be operating this summer three days a week. Operating hours will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM until 2:30 PM. Care will begin in June and run until August. The Schoolhouse also looks forward to hosting monthly play groups during the next school year (assuming there are no restrictions on social gatherings).
The Plymouth Historical Society is also housed in the Community Center. Contact Midge Tucker for more information at midgetucker@gmail.com
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3/29/21
The warm temperatures, sun, and wind have diminished the snow to a greater degree than I would have imagined. Even on our north-facing slope, there are only patches of snow remaining. The hope of spring was not dampened by the dusting of snow on the ground this Monday morning. I bought some pansies the other day just to lighten my spirit and to note the promise of flowers emerging in the near future.
The brook running under the bottom portion of my driveway is a rushing torrent these days, but that again signals spring. I just wish these winds would subside. A neighbor had a tree fall dangerously close to her trailer. Another neighbor very kindly spent hours cutting it up for her. That is what we do here in VT – what a great place to live!
I learned something the other day after reading on FPF that there are collection bins at area grocery stores for items such as: bread bags, plastic wrapping, Amazon packaging – both the mailers and the bubble wraps (big and small), produce bags, plastic grocery bags, Zip-loc bags. Apparently, Trex uses these items to make their decking material. Who knew…
The Selectboard is placing this advertisement requesting interested individuals to be interviewed to fill a vacancy in the office of a Lister. The person will serve until a Town election is held for said position.
If you are interested in being considered for this position please submit your resume to the Town Clerk at 68 Town Office Road, Plymouth, VT 05056 or by emailing same to clerk@plymouthvt.org at your earliest convenience. Applications are due by April 15, 2021.
Call the Town Clerk at 892-672-3655 during normal office hours, Monday-Thursday, 8AM to 4PM for more information.
Link to the official notice is below.
3/22/21
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Well, it certainly has been nice to have these delightfully warm and sunny days. Does it mean that Spring is actually here? It is interesting to travel around and see how little snow is left in some places. Dublin Road in Tyson is in the snow belt and we still have many mounds remaining. I wouldn’t doubt that we will see some snow again, but this weather is a hopeful sign.
As usual, the Book Group had a high-spirited discussion of the book, Mud Season, which was right on target with the current weather. Although many of us are transplants to VT, we are rather protective of our adopted place of residence. Some of the misconceptions and mistakes made by this family when they moved to Dorset and bought a country store were quite funny. It was a nice light read compared to some of the weightier books we have been reading. Our next book is The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare. It is about a teenage Nigerian girl who longs for and pursues an education. According to Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers, it is “ a celebration of girls who dare to dream.” The discussion will take place Thursday, 4/15 at 6:30 via Zoom. Thanks to Rose for hosting.
A reminder that Town Meeting will be taking place at 7:00 PM on 4/12. With limited in-person capacity, folks can still participate via Zoom. According to the town website the meeting ID is 841 9515 5049 and the password 266825. Dialing in by phone, call: 1-929-436-2866. Voting will take place from 10 AM to 7 PM on 4/13. Call the Town Office (802-672-3655) for additional information.
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