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5/23/25

Rain, rain, and more rain that will hopefully come to an end for most of the holiday weekend. Everything is greening up nicely despite being a bit soggy.

The Plymouth Reading group met on the 21st and engaged in a lively discussion about A Month in the Country by JL Carr. Although the book started out at a slow pace, it picked up and contained several mysteries. The 6/24 selection is Tom Lake by Ann Patchett.

Fletcher Memorial Library will be closed Monday, 5/26 in observance of Memorial Day. Join the discussion of The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson on 6/9 at 6 PM and learn about a Dakhóta family’s struggle to preserve their way of life. Also, consider attending the Writers Group hosted by Catherine Martin from 5 – 6:30 PM on the first and third Mondays. For more information: 802-228-8921

A message from Bethany Birches Camp. Last month we experienced a severe ice storm. While it was beautiful, it also took down a lot of branches and trees throughout the property. We’re looking for individuals who are able bodied and enjoy working with their hands. We need your help, so sign up to let us know you’re coming.

Sunday May 25th, at 1 PM, we will host a noon potluck lunch and do 3-4 hours of work together. Work to include: sawing and bucking logs, loading the wood chipper, moving firewood. Bring: sturdy, closed shoes. Clothing that can get dirty, any tools you wish to use (we have eye glasses, gloves, and everything else needed. IF you would like to bring a wood chipper, please let us know, and then we wouldn’t rent one)

If that doesn’t suit, maybe Thursday mornings will. Starting this Thursday, join us from 9am- noon to help get camp ready for summer. You will work with the facilities team, mostly on outdoor projects. We’ll do this May 22 and 29, and June 5 and 12.

5/19/25

Well, it appears we are having a pause in our spring weather. After some lovely days last week, it is cold, damp, and dreary! Everything is greening up nicely, however, so I hope we can manage to make our own sunshine for the moment.

There will be a select board meeting this evening, including Charlie Kimball
This is the weekend that places will open with the promise of fun warm weather activities. Our state parks and the Historic Site will be among them. I understand that last years ranger from Calvin Coolidge State park (where camping is enjoyed) will be at Camp Plymouth State park (our lakeside day facility) this summer.

The Plymouth Reading Group will be meeting this Wed to review A Month in the Country by JL Carr. We will also be deciding on books for the next few months. Tyson Library also plans to open. A schedule will be forthcoming soon.

Come to Fletcher Memorial Library Saturday, May 31st 10:30am-12:30pm for Tech Time with Matt from Sydscompufix. Call to sign up, 802-228-8921, then bring your device, phone or computer to get the help you need!

5/12/25

I am loving the bright sunshine and cerulean sky this Monday morning! The various shades of green are sparkling and birds are singing, sometimes making nests where I would prefer they not do so. Although I have not seen evidence of bears in my yard, I assume they are wandering through. A neighbor up the road has sustained damage in her yard, even when feeders have been taken in. Too bad that bears don’t munch on black flies and ticks!!

Please take note of the Community Open House on Flood Resiliency taking place at the Bridgewater Community Center on Thursday, 5/15 from 4:30 – 6:30. The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC), in partnership with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VTDEC), invites you to attend and participate in a community open house around local experiences with flooding for the Woodstock, Bridgewater, and Plymouth communities. The purpose of the open house is to better understand flooding and assist flood-affected towns in better managing floodplain development to reduce flood risk. Come at any point to learn and to share your thoughts and ideas.

More interesting programs at Fletcher Memorial Library for all ages in addition to books, tapes, etc. Organizing & Decluttering 101 on Saturday, 6/14 at 11 AM. Join professional home organizer Kris Harmelink for helpful tips for successful home organizing. Whether you have some decluttering projects in mind or pesky organizing problems you’d like help with,

For youngsters at FML on Wednesdays plan to attend StoryTime where each week focuses on early literacy activities, stories, songs and ends with a craft or science exploration. It is a great opportunity for your child to socialize and meet new friends and for adult caregivers to connect. One Thursdays, 5/15 and 29 from 3:30-4:30pm ages 6-10 year olds can read a Fairy tale and complete a related STEM challenge For more info, go to http://www.fmlnews.org

5/4/25

It looks like our April showers are coming in May! Gloomy as the day would describe my mood as I realized it was still raining this morning and would continue all day. Knowing that we need this precipitation was not much consolation until I saw my first hummingbird of the season. I could let this dreary day bring me down or I could appreciate that there are needs beyond my own. Plants and other creatures will benefit from the moisture and I can tackle some of the many projects awaiting my attention indoors!

I understand that about 40 people attended the free breakfast and lunch at the Town Building for GreenUp Day – all ages and much enthusiasm. Green vests were given out to help ensure safety while collecting trash on the roadways. Thanks to those who prepared and served food and to those who beautified our town!

We can help to beautify each other’s home by stopping at the Prop Swap on Mon, 5/5 5:30-7PM at Fletcher Memorial Library where you can trade/exchange house plants and clippings.  Consider signing up for FLM Computer classes.  Workshops © Computer Basics 5/9 2-3:30pm © Email Basics 5/16 2-3:30pm © Internet Basics 5/30 2-3:30pm  Sign up 802-228-8921 or learn about more programs at fmlnews@gmail.com www.fmlnews.org

A delicious lunch by Joan Day and Liz Naftulin was served at the Tyson Ladies Aid meeting last Thursday. The bake sale on Good Friday was successful and this year there will be four scholarship given to local graduating seniors. Clean up will be happening soon at the Tyson library so that it can be opened for the season on 5/24. Please note that in conjunction with EMS personnel, the annual Strawberry Festival at Camp Plymouth State Park will be on Wed, 6/18.

Bags can be picked up at the Town Office today and Saturday morning. We will start at 7:00 am with a free pancake breakfast followed up by a free lunch beginning at 11:30 am. We will have tables set-up inside for you to relax and enjoy your meal(s). We will have a dumpster located behind the municipal building for you to discard your collected items. This event is put on by the Plymouth Community Connectors and we want to thank the following businesses/individuals for their support so far: ARC Mechanical, Chloe’s Market, Northstar Rubbish Removal, ABER Falls Enterprises, ABLE Waste Management, All Terrain Landscaping, C.V. Oil Company, Inc., Sailer Construction, Inc., Bethany Birches Camp, Nuisance Wildlife Control, Rick & Kathy Kaminski as well as Mark and Beth Lombard.

The Select Board Meeting that was scheduled for Monday, May 5th has been canceled.

Thank you.