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Whoops~ the Community Luncheon is not 2/15, but 2/21.

Thanks!

2/1/19

As I write, the new month is upon us with lots of exciting happenings, such as Ground Hog Day and the Super Bowl coming our way! Who knows what the outcome will be with either of these events, but by the time this goes to print, both will have been decided.

These cold days have at least been made more tolerable by the bright sunshine and blue skies. However, there was a mini-blizzard in Rutland on Wed when we were heading home around 5:00 PM. We were able to visit briefly with Bill Jarvi at the Meadows, and his lovely smile continues to warm my heart.

I don’t know if there is not much going on or if I am simply out of the loop, but the only upcoming event I have noted is the Community luncheon one 2/15. More details will follow.

I did receive an email that indicated Calvin Coolidge was featured on a commemorative coin in 1926 to mark the 150th anniversary of American independence. The half dollar coin had Coolidge and Washington on the front. Can any history buffs confirm this information?

1/25/19

As I write this on Friday, the long day of rain has passed and left us with a thick glaze of ice. But, the sun is out and the snow is sparkling. Just make sure to wear your ice gripers, though!

This winter weather has made driving hazardous at times and the number of recent vehicle accidents is a bit alarming. Not long ago log truck apparently careened off Lynds Hill and just this morning a car ended up down in the gully off Tyson/Reading Road. From what I can gather, the occupants were able to get out and hopefully that means they were not seriously hurt. That was hours ago and they are still working to extract the car, so the road has been closed for some time.

I don’t seem to have much news this week. Tom & I attended an interesting program the other evening in Cavendish about foxes. It was presented by the Southern VT Natural History Museum from West Marlboro, located near Molly Stark State Park. They have live animals at their facility, in addition to many exhibits. This sounds like a great place to take the boys during winter break – weather permitting!

Speaking of my grandsons, the next Community Lunch happens during vacation week (2/21), so I will need help planning & carrying out this event. Please let me know if you are able to help….

1/18/19

I am writing this as the storm is heading eastward threatening us with massive amounts of snow! At least we are better prepared than many places south of us where they don’t even have snow plows!

Perhaps some of you recall when Echo Lake had a large ice fishing conclave. Over the years that has diminished, although a couple of weeks ago I was concerned to see a few folks on the lake when there was water on top of the ice and several areas of open water. Well, the frigid weather has quelled any fears and now some ice houses have appeared. These hardy souls amaze me!

There was a large crowd for the Community Luncheon on 1/17 and our speaker was Tom, talking about what Listers do. In his usual comic fashion, he noted some history he had researched. Years ago they had included in the assessment as taxable items, watches (not made of wood) and a swarm of bees!

The Reading Group discussion of he Late Bloomers’ Club by Louise Miller was fun as usual, especially since it involved a small VT town and presented the happenings at a Town Meeting. We were surprised by a visit from a State Trooper who was in the area and decided to see what was going on! At the next meeting on Thursday, 2/21 we will be discussing Go Ask Fannie by Elisabeth Hyde. This book is not from the Killington library, so readers need to find their own copies.

On Sunday January 27th, yoga with Dawn is to start up again 10:30 AM at the Plymouth Community Center. The cost is $10 per class and all levels are welcome.

Remember there is delicious food available right here in town! The Echo Lake Inn (228-8602) is serving dinner Wed through Sunday. The Inn at Waters Edge (228-8143) is again offering their Italian Thursday 4 course specials, as well as Friday evening meal.

Tomorrow’s Yoga Class at The Plymouth Community Center has been canceled due to the incoming snow storm.

Class will resume next Sunday, January 27th at 10:30am.

All levels welcome, $10 a class.

Windsor Central Unified District
Windsor Central Supervisory Union
Special Meeting of the Boards
Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 6:00 p.m., in the WUHSMS Teagle Library
Windsor Central Unified District Agenda
1. Call to Order WCUD Board
2. FY20 Budget – discussion and vote
3. Adjourn

Windsor Central Supervisory Union Agenda
1. Call to Order WCSU Board
2. FY20 Budget –discussion and vote
3. Adjourn

1/9/19

As I am writing this on Wednesday night, it is still snowing. We didn’t receive the rain here in Tyson that folks on the other side of Rte 100 did, but I did clear a foot of snow this morning and more as darkness was descending. It certainly is beautiful and this should make snow enthusiasts happy!

Speaking of enjoyable snow-related activities, here is the listing of upcoming Snow Camps at Bethany Birches (802-672-5220):

January 25-27 Summit Winter (Grades 9-11):

February 1-3 Polar Bear (Grades 7-9):

February 8-10, Bobcat (Grades 3-6)

February 16-19 Lynx A (Grades 4-7)

February 23-26, Lynx B (Grades 4-7):

Also, properties are moving again in town – here are the latest transfers:

Amherst Inn # 32 $7,500 Inn Assoc. to Hawk Resorts International, LP

684 Dix Hill Rd. $239,400 Scott Remainder Trust II to Douglas & Melissa Hick Dix Hill Rd., land 10 acre $45,600 Celeste Burns to Douglas & Melissa Hick

934 East Ash Rd. ledges # 15 $125,000 Andes Hess to Pamachama, LLC

228 Birch Landing # 26 $250,000 Brian McElligott to Coastal Blue Windsor I, LLC

The Selectboard of the Town of Plymouth will hold a hearing on the proposed adoption of the new Plymouth Town Plan on February 25, 2019 at 6:30 pm at the Plymouth Municipal Auditorium. The Selectboard will accept comments at this Public Hearing. The purpose of the Plymouth Town Plan is to provide services and facilities that meet the education, public safety, and health of residents; to guide industrial and commercial development in an appropriate scale of the Town; to preserve open space and rural character; to protect agricultural and forestry land uses; to provide orderly development in village areas; and to conserve natural areas. The proposal covers all lands within the Town of Plymouth. Full copies of the draft Town Plan are available from the Plymouth Town Clerk.

Dated 1/30/2019

Plymouth Selectboard

The Planning Commission of the Town of Plymouth will hold a hearing on the proposed revision of the Plymouth Town Plan on January 15, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Plymouth Municipal Auditorium. The Planning Commission will accept comments at this Public Hearing. The proposal covers all lands within the Town of Plymouth. Full copies of the draft Town Plan and maps are available from The Plymouth Town Clerk and on the Town website. Below is a summary of the proposal.

• Data and figure updates, changes, and revisions added throughout the Plan
• New goals, policies to support these goals, and recommendations for those policies were created throughout this Town Plan
• Utilities and Facilities
  • Information about improvements and future needs was updated
• Economic Development
  • This is a new chapter that contains data, goals, policies and recommendations
• Natural Resources, Scenic Resources, Historic Resources, and Flood Resilience
  • This chapter now addresses flood resilience.
  • Language was added tp support the protection of critical wildlife habitat and forest blocks.
• Energy Planning and Conservation
  • New energy data was added and chapter expanded.
• Community Health and Wellness
  • This new chapter addresses health in Plymouth.
• Implementation
  • More language regarding Plan implementation was added.