Hazardous Waste Drop-off Schedule — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 05/08/2018 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard

Annual Tag Sale Coming Right up! Contact Lauren Skaskiw to participate as a vendor!

5/6/18

A friend and I went for a lovely walk in the woods on Friday and were marveling that there were no black flies in evidence. The following day, both of us found ticks embedded in our bodies. Apparently this is a very bad year for these unwanted hitchhikers, so do be vigilant. I have just ordered treated gators to wear on my next outing!

So the bears are definitely out and about here in Tyson as well. A neighbor left her feeders out just a little too long and paid the price of having to buy new ones for next season! The storm the other night with strong winds shook some nests loose, but the robin who built under the eaves of Tyson Church remains safe. Trees and branches littered the roads, so thanks to those who cut and removed them.

How could I forget Kathy Lynds birthday on 4/29 – belated best wishes! Most of the neighborhood attended the birthday party of Keith and Jin Cappellini’s son, Eugene on Saturday. He turned three and thoroughly enjoyed his Thomas the Train cake.

I was not aware that green bags were available at Town Hall and a dumpster was there for GreenUp Day. There is still a way to participate because green bags can be brought to Fast Trash in Bridgewater, or curbside customers can leave them out with their trash at no charge. Ludlow transfer station is also another resource for disposing of green bags.

Please note this information for the upcoming hazardous waste collections for Plymouth folks. May 12th from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Springfield Transfer Station, then the same times on May 19th at the Weathersfield Transfer Station. Apparently you can bring an old mercury fever thermometer and receive a new digital one for free! You may call 674-9235 or visit www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org for a list of what to bring.

The next Community Luncheon to be held at Tyson Church will happen on Thursday, 5/17 at 11:30. Chicken, veggies, salad and dessert will be served. Come join the fun!

How exciting for Jackson Ellis that his book, Lords of St Thomas has won the 2017 Howard Frank Mosher First Book Award. It is on sale at the Book Nook in Ludlow and there will be a book signing on 7/6 at at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. Also at that time, Rachel Carter will provide a showing of My Name is Art, a short film based on a story by Asher Ellis. Lots of talent in the family!

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Calling all Vendors for the Plymouth Tag Sale!

Posted on 05/01/2018 by lskaskiw

Less than a month before the annual Tag Sale at the Community Center! If you will be selling items in the sale, please contact Lauren Skaskiw to reserve a spot at 802 855 7566 or email lskaskiw@gmail.com

The Sale is on Memorial Day weekend May 26th and 27th, from 9am-6pm both days.

*Thank you!

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Planning Commission Welcomes Citizen Input to New Town Plan — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 04/30/2018 by The Plymouth Press

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4/29/18

I think a chipmunk family is living in our outdoor brick fireplace because they seem to be hopping out and scampering along the deck. Our cat doesn’t go out very often, but when I am out there doing exercises and trying to soak up some Vit D, she occasionally scoots out the door. Then she tries to follow their trail. Snow kept her from leaving the deck, but now it has finally melted and she is ready to explore, but so far she has not encountered them!

The Reading Group laughed as we talked at length about the escapades of the senior citizens from The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules. Oh, to be so feisty at 80! The next book, to be discussed on 5/24 will be The Story of Land and Sea by Katy Simpson Smith. Filled with intrigue, including a kidnapping, it is set in a small coastal town in North Carolina during the waning years of the American Revolution. Copies on loan from the Killington Library are available at the Town Office if you are interested.

I have a few May birthdays, but would love to include more – Amber Bergey (5/7), Marcia Bender (5/10), BettyAnn Hayward (5/15). Best wishes!

There were two property transfers recorded this week: 2331 Route 100 for $157,400.00 – Daniel Hreachmack and Mary Kelleher to Daniel and Hannah Bernard. On Chapman Road for $16,000.00 land from Richard Ambrosi to John Genova, Jr.

Also, the Planning Commission will be meeting at 7:00 PM at town hall on Tuesday, May 1, to continue work on the Town Plan. Input encouraged!

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Plymouth Students in Play at Woodstock High School’s Yoh Theater; Reading Group Meets — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 04/24/2018 by The Plymouth Press

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4/23/18

Another bright, sunny morning – how lovely and hopeful – perhaps spring is here! The scent of skunk has infiltrated the air and I understand that the bear has been out and about in the Weaver Hill/Pollard Road vicinity.

There was quite a crowd for the Community luncheon at Tyson Church last Thursday. Our speaker was Mary Hartnett, who formerly worked at the Pentagon. She shared many amazing statistics about the building and provided a personal look of the numerous and varied things that go on there. She had just left a few weeks prior to 9/11, but knew folks who were in harm’s way.

Tyson Ladies Aid held their first community dinner on Sunday evening and a good number of people attended. There was plenty of spaghetti and assorted food to go with it, plus quite a display of desserts! The donations that were received are slated to go to the Plymouth Memory Tree and the Gill Home.

Thursday, 4/26 is the Reading Group gathering at 6:30 PM at the Plymouth Community Center. We will be discussing The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg. The crime capers in this book should provide lively discussion. Everyone is welcome.

Two of our youth (Anna Hepler and Eve Cole) are involved in the Yoh Theatre Players production of Fly by Night this coming weekend. This tale includes young love, wonderful music, all taking place against the backdrop of the 1965 blackout in the northeast. Some of us remember it well! Performances are at 7 PM on Friday, 4/27 and Saturday, 4/28. On Sunday, 4/29 it takes place at 3 PM.

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Lunch! Dinner! Birdseed? — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 04/16/2018 by The Plymouth Press

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Food! Food! I like food! I’m absolutely, positively wild about food!

4/15/18

I can’t imagine what these poor birds are thinking with this snow, sleet, and freezing rain. I have been glad to hunker down this Sunday and stay right here at home. During lunch Tom and I were fascinated by the junco invasion that filled the yard outside our dining room. The feeder is attached to our window, high above the ground and out of reach of any hungry bears that might wander by.

We have been visited by chickadees, nuthatches, and woodpeckers throughout the winter. More recently the feeder has been cluttered with goldfinches and house finches. I must admit that I become annoyed that they hover there, instead of swooping in, taking a seed and leaving like the more polite chickadees!

But today, in a frenzy of wings and loud chirping, the juncos have joined the mix. They even tried to get the suet, but seemed less agile than the others and often fell away. I decided to throw some seed on the ground, so then we were spell-bound watching them dive down from the tree in what appeared to be a death plunge. But they were fine – dozens of them gobbling up the sunflower seeds and making us smile.

We are excited to have an interesting speaker for the Community Luncheon this Thursday, 4/19. Mary Hartnett previously worked at the Pentagon and will share some of her experiences with us. The menu is beef stew, salad, rolls and dessert. Plan to come at 11:30 to the Tyson Church Community Room door, right off the Echo Lake Inn parking lot.

Please take not there will be a spaghetti dinner at the Plymouth Town Hall from 5 – 7 PM on Sunday, 4/22 , sponsored by Tyson Ladies Aid. It is free, but donations will be accepted and given to the Plymouth Memory Tree and the Gill Home. Reservations are needed, so call Narda at 484-7859 or Janine at 228-8764 to let the group know you plan to attend.

Lastly, there was one recent sale in town: 467 Kingdom Road for $412,500 from the Susan Adams Trust to John & Tiffany Gallagher

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Plymouth Community Spaghetti Dinner: Sunday, April 22

Posted on 04/14/2018 by The Plymouth Press

Come celebrate the end of winter with your friends and neighbors at the Plymouth Community Dinner – put on by the friendly ladies of the Tyson Ladies Aid.  It’s time to thaw out, renew friendships, share a meal, laugh and start the spring off with even more of a smile!!! The menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, desserts, and beverage (coffee, tea, water, punch).

This is a FREE event but if you would like to make a donation, money collected will be equally divided between the Plymouth Memory Tree and the Gill Home New Van fund.

So, join us at the Plymouth Town Hall between 5 – 7 pm  on Sunday, April 22 to join the feast and your neighbors.  So that we can plan for the amount of food we will need, reservations are required.  Please call:  Narda at 484-7859 or Janine at 228-8764 to make reservations.

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Yoga Classes Resume; Community Luncheon Scheduled — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 04/09/2018 by The Plymouth Press

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“Hey, look! It snowed!”

4/8/18

Since it was still light after dinner on Sunday, Tom and I took a walk in the brisk air and watched the pink hues stretch across the sky. Barely an hour later as I am writing this column, snow is beginning to coat the deck. I want to yell, “enough!” Flurries overnight on Friday added up to almost 6 inches, which was a rude awakening on Saturday morning. I will admit that it was beautiful the way it glistened in the sunlight, but like most folks, I am done with winter and ready for spring!

I don’t seem to have much news this week. I imagine that things are going on, so perhaps I am simply not tuning in. There will be a Community Luncheon in the Community Room at Tyson Church on Thursday, 4/19. Beef stew, salad, rolls, and a dessert to be determined. It begins at 11:30 and all are welcome. Trying to seek out some local musical talent to liven up the gathering. Get in touch if you know someone!

I didn’t see the announcement in time for last week, but yoga classes with Diana Rose Plumley are back at the Community Center on Sunday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30. All levels are welcome and the cost is $12 per class or 4 for $40. For more info you can call 802-345-9435 or email DianaRoseYoga@gmail.com

It is time for some of our local business owners to take a break. Although the Inn itself is opening for guests, the restaurant at the Echo Lake Inn is closed. The Inn at Water’s Edge is closed at this time.

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President Coolidge Historic Site Seeks Volunteer Help — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 04/02/2018 by The Plymouth Press

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Spring lambs visit Tyson Congregational Church for Easter services, 2018

4/1/18

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter. The early morning drizzle didn’t last long and it was nice that the sun appeared to brighten up the day. It was wonderful to see so many people at Tyson Church for Resurrection Sunday. As an added treat, organist, Terry DeYoung brought in two, one week old lambs – dressed in diapers and onsies! Their mom did not survive, so she needs to feed them often. The youngsters enjoyed them, but so did the rest of us!

I understand that there will be a musical performance on Monday, 4/9 at 7:00 PM at the North Universalist Chapel. This concert is a fundraiser for the Yoh Theater Scotland trip, so donations will be accepted at the door. This trip will include several folks from Plymouth – Anna Hepler, Julia Kowalski and Eve Cole are the Plymouth students, and Ian Dupont and Naomi Moyer will be chaperoning.

There is a request for volunteer help at the Coolidge Homestead. Docents are needed, so anyone enthusiastic about history and willing to spend some time chatting with visitors about president Coolidge should contact Diane Kemble, Education Director, Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation at education@coolidgefoundation.org or call 802-324-9465. Help is needed to staff the schoolhouse on Summer and Fall Thursdays and Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. as well as on special event days.

There is also a need for volunteers to lead Coolidge Site History Exploration visits with students, their parents and teachers. Most school visits are between mid-May and mid-June and September through October, usually between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Orientation and materials are provided. Consider lending a hand!

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Easter Week Services Schedule; Plymouth Students Inducted into National Honor Society — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 03/26/2018 by The Plymouth Press

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The Rev. Margo Marrone will retire from serving as pastor of the Tyson Congregational Church with the close of Easter Sunday Worship Services this week. (Photo: Easter, 2017)

3/26/18

Glorious sunshine – how it heals and refreshes me. I hope that it does the same for you. The aroma of sap turning into syrup wafts through the air. The ice in the holding tank is breaking up and the precious liquid is being transformed. Tis the season in more ways than one!

Congratulations to recent National Honor Society inductees Anna Hepler, Julia Kowalski, and Lonnie Ennis’ grandson, Matt Ennis. We have a wonderful mix of young people and it is nice to acknowledge their accomplishments. Feel free to send me their stories.

Thanks to Sue Poirier for offering CPR training for the Fire Dept. Also, much appreciation for those willing to learn these important skills.

As usual we had an interesting book discussion at the Reading Group last week. We don’t always share the same opinion, but it is fun to hear different perspectives and the varying experiences folks have had that relate to the books. This next time we are reading something light, “The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules” By Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg. We will meet on 4/26 to discuss it.

Don’t forget to enjoy wonderful baked goods prepared by Tyson Ladies Aid that will be on sale between 10 and noon on Friday, 4/30 in the Shaw’s Plaza in Ludlow. Funds raised go to numerous community projects.

I understand that volunteers are being sought to help at Bethany Birches Camp this coming summer. A couple of areas of need are medical help and kitchen assistance. Food and lodging is provided. Contact Amber at amber@bethanybirches.org or call the camp office (802-672-5220) with questions.

Well, this will be my final week of ministry at Tyson Congregational Church. It has been a privilege to serve there and to minister to the community at large. We will have our Maundy Thursday supper (5:00 PM) and service (6:00 PM) as part of Holy Week. Plans have been made to decorate our large wooden Cross with flowers again this year to help us remember that new life springs forth on Resurrection Sunday.

I will still be part of the community and plan to continue writing this column, so send me your news!

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Yoga resumes in May at The Community Center

Posted on 03/23/2018 by lskaskiw

Yoga class will start up again in May at The Plymouth Community Center.

Classes are held Sunday mornings at 10:30am, all levels are welcome.

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