Drop off times this weekend for The Antique & Treasure Sale are from 10am-1pm on Sat (May 20th) and 1pm-4pm on Sun (May 21st).
Wednesday June 24th is the third and final drop off time, from 5-7pm.
The Sale will run from 9am-6pm, Saturday May 27th and Sunday May 28th.
35 School Drive, Plymouth
Questions? Contact CC Director ~ Lauren Skaskiw at 802 855 7566, lskaskiw@gmail.com
From Sandie Small, Plymouth Town Clerk
Natalie Boyle, the Project Outreach Coordinator, will be attending the Selectboard Meeting on Monday, May 22, 2017, at the Town Hall. The Selectboard Meeting begins at 6:00 pm; we expect Natalie to present an overview of the work being done on Route 100A at 6:30 pm and then she will open the floor to questions.
Please join us for this presentation, and hopefully, have your questions and concerns answered.
Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard.
5/7/17
Writing on Sunday morning, it was lovely to see the sun make an appearance again. The rain has washed driveways and the lakes seem very high, but at least we were spared the damage that occurred in Rutland on Friday evening. There was one light-hearted video that emerged, however, a port-a-potty being wind-driven across a parking lot!
The weather certainly didn’t cooperate for the morning of Green-Up Day, but you can still obtain green bags at the Town Office and deposit them in the dumpster. The rain did miraculously stop just in time for the graveside service for Julie Gibbs – a real blessing.
Both Tyson Ladies Aid and Tyson Church had meetings recently to discuss plans for the Strawberry Festival. Details to follow, but mark your calendars for Wed, 6/21 for this terrific annual town event!
Consider joining Sue Mordecai for gentle yoga/meditation at 8:00 AM on Saturday, 5/13. By the way, we honor mothers on 5/14, but I always like to think it is a day to recognize nurturers of all shapes, sizes, and connections….
There will be a Green-Up Day in Plymouth!
Saturday, May 6, 2017
If you would like to help, the green trash bags are available at the Town Office – pick a road and do what you can….. There will be a drop box to leave your green bags at the Town Office on May 6 after 12:00 pm.
For those of you who cannot participate on Saturday, May 6, but would still like to help, ABLE will accept Green-Up Bags for two weeks following May 6 at the Fast Trash in Bridgewater, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturdays.
Thank you for helping to Green-Up Plymouth!
VTrans informed the Town of Plymouth of three road projects that will impact traffic beginning May 1.
Plymouth Route 100A Slope Stabilization Project
There will be a daily road closure period from June 19-August 25, 2017, Monday-Friday from 8am to 4pm. Work to be performed includes slope stabilization and wire mesh installation, drainage items, guardrail, cold planing, paving, new pavement markings, and other specified highway items. The project begins approximately 400 feet east of the junction of Route 100 and Route 100A, and extends easterly for approximately 1,600 feet.
Ludlow VT 100 Bridge 99 over Branch Brook
Construction for the replacement of Bridge 99 is scheduled to begin May 1. Crews will begin removing portions of the existing wing walls and approach slabs, as well as constructing the replacements in preparation for the bridge closure.
Bridge 99 will be reduced to one lane with alternating one-way traffic throughout the day. Flaggers will be present to assist in maintaining traffic flow on VT 100 and VT 103.
The closure period for Bridge 99 begins on May 15, 2017. The Bridge will be closed for a 10-day period. For 2 weeks following, alternating one-way traffic will be maintained.
Ludlow VT 103 Bridge #25 in Ludlow over the Black River
Construction for the replacement of Bridge 25 is anticipated to begin in the last week of May. Construction will include a 35-day full bridge closure anticipated to begin in early June. Preceding and following the closure, Bridge 25 will be reduced to one lane with alternating one-way traffic.
For information on bridge projects:
http://southcentralvtbridges.vtransprojects.vermont.gov/bridge_projects/
https://www.facebook.com/VTransontheroad/
Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard.
4/30/17
As I write this on Sunday, it is suddenly pouring down rain – so much for the weather forecast! Every time I contemplate putting away my sweaters, I am glad that they are still handy. The buds on the trees are popping and that familiar coating of green pollen is gracing my deck. The birds are dismayed that the feeder is not being refilled and any day now I expect the hummingbirds to be peering in my window in search of their sweet concoction. Yes, it is spring in VT!
I understand that bids are being accepted for the re-staining of several buildings at the Coolidge site. They appear to be due Wed, 5/3, so there isn’t much time if you are interested. For additional information, go tohttp://www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/BidPreview.aspx?BidID=20590
Traditionally, the 1st weekend in May is Green Up Day, so those special green bags will be available at the Town Building this week if you want to start collecting along our roadways. A dumpster will be provided behind the building, only for the green bags. Bags can be brought to Bridgewater Fast Trash (8 to noon on Saturdays) for the next couple of weeks, too. There are those who believe cleanup should be an ongoing process, although some of us will miss the camaraderie and potluck lunch! Someone is needed to coordinate this effort next year, so consider what part you might play in this important effort.
Light summer reading has been chosen for the next Book Club selection – Erma Bombeck”s If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits? The discussion will take place on 6/8 and I anticipate there will be lots of laughter. Plan to join us!
I visited the Pingrees this past week in the nursing home and they said they thoroughly enjoyed their anniversary party. I believe town residents Kathy Lynds and Lonnie Ennis were on hand to help them celebrate their 65th.
Household hazardous waste disposal dates have been set for 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the following Saturdays: 5/13 at the Springfield transfer station and 5/20 at the Ludlow transfer station. For more information call 674-9235 or visitwww.vtsolidwastedistrict.org for a list of what you may bring.
After spring cleaning and safely disposing of harmful materials, if you find you have some treasures remaining that you would like to sell, consider participating in the 4th Annual Plymouth Town “Antiques and Treasures” 2 day Tag Sale from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on 5/27 and 28 at our Community Center. You need to securely attach price tags and bring your items (marked with your 3 initials) there on 5/20 (10 to 1), Sunday 5/21 (1 to 4), or 5/24 Wednesday (5 to 7). Then sign up for a 3 hour shift to volunteer on site. Picking up unsold items will need to be done Wed, 5/31, 4:00 – 7:00 PM or Sat 6/3, 10 AM – 1:00 PM. For more details, contact Lauren at 802-855-7566 Lskaskiw@gmail.com
Memorial Day Weekend (May 27 – 28) · Saturday & Sunday
9AM – 6PM
Inside at The Plymouth Community Center (the old Elementary School) · 35 School Dr, Plymouth
(Just North of the Municipal Building on Route 100 in Plymouth Union)
The residents of Plymouth VT are hosting a 2-Day Sale featuring a wide range of antiques, contemporary treasures, knick-knacks, sporting equipment, and good-quality clothing.
Our last town-wide sale included —
Come explore our new offerings as Plymouth residents & second home owners clear out our storage lofts, attics, basements and garages!
How to Participate as a Vendor at the 4th Annual Plymouth Town “Antiques and Treasures” Tag Sale
All Plymouth residents are invited to participate as vendors in our 2-Day Memorial Day Weekend antiques and treasures tag sale to be held at the Plymouth Schoolhouse Activity Center on May 27 and 28, 2017.
To put items up for sale, here’s what you need to do:
Securely attach a tag to every item. Each tag must have both (a) your initials, and (b) the price. (We cannot negotiate a price on your behalf, however you can change prices on your unsold items at anytime during the sale.) Please use 3 initials on your tags, to avoid possible duplication!
Note: We strongly suggest that you use actual tags – ideally, the kind with little strings – and attach them securely with safety pins or by tying the string to your item. We have learned that adhesive labels, tape, and safety pin-secured tags tend to fall off. If your tag falls off, or we cannot read what it says, we will not be able to sell the item.
Deliver your antiques and treasures to the Plymouth Schoolhouse Activity Center on the following days and times:
Saturday, May 20, 10 am – 1pm
Sunday, May 21, 1 – 4 pm
Wednesday May 24th 5-7pm
We will have racks for hanging items, and tables for display. You can also provide your own display, if you wish. And, in general, if you have a table to loan us, it will be a big help.
You are responsible for displaying your items. Table, rack, and floor space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, your items do not have to be segregated from other people’s items because the tags identify what belongs to you no matter where they are displayed.
While delivering your items, sign up for a 3-hr shift to help staff the event.
The Sale will be open from 9 am – 6 pm both days (Saturday and Sunday) May 28 and 29. We need at least 2 volunteers each day for each of the following 3-hour shifts:
9 am – Noon
Noon – 3 pm
3 pm – 6 pm
Please plan to pick up what does not sell on the following dates and times. (If you cannot make one of these times, please don’t wait to the last minute to arrange another time with me.)
Wednesday May 31, 4-7 pm
Saturday, June 3, 10 am – 1pm
Anything unclaimed will be offered to Bridgewater Sustainable Earth Foundation the week of June 5. Anything they do not want will be disposed of through the Plymouth Transfer Station on June 10th.
Cost: There will be a small fee to participate as a vendor. The fee offsets the cost of printing flyers, making sandwich boards to advertise the event, and disposal cost. The fee is $5, and will be subtracted from your total sales. (So, if you don’t sell anything, you won’t pay anything. And if you sell less than $5, you will only pay the amount you sold. Everything over the first $5 will go to you.)
Participants are partners in advertising the event. We will have a downloadable PDF of the event’s advertisement flyer available on May 1. You can use it to print your own flyers, if you wish. We will also provide printed flyers at Plymouth Town Hall starting on Monday, May 1. Please spread them around!
Questions? Contact Lauren Skaskiw, Community Center Director
Lskaskiw@gmail.com or call 802 855 7566
Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard
Red-breasted Grosbeaks return. (Photo by Terry Bascom)
4/23/17
The snow is nearly gone in our yard and the daffodils are pushing through. The water in the brook is raging. The birds are chirping and building nests (not always where I want them, however!) The temperatures are still variable – all sure signs of spring. We had one last suet cake to put out – only slightly nibbled upon by a mouse, but we decided to let the birds finish it off. Walking past the window the other day, I noticed a red squirrel hanging upside down on it, chewing away. Who knew all these animals enjoyed suet!
What a treat to have Theresa Ennis show pictures from her recent school trip to Senegal. Up-close pictures of exotic animals and the colorful costumes of traditional dancers provided a wonderful backdrop for the gifts and services that the students provided. It is always an eye-opener to see how folks live in other countries. Some of the conveniences that we take for granted are not available and it might be argued, are not necessary for a happy and productive life.
I barely finished reading Hidden Figures before our Book Club meeting on Thursday evening, but it was well worth it. The book and subsequent movie (which we viewed that night) portrayed several strong, bright and determined women working in the space industry, who had to overcome bias and discriminatory treatment because of gender and color. It was fascinating to see the timeline of events in both the “race for space” and the civil rights movement, as well. It is wonderful that these “human computers” are finally being recognized.
So glad that Susan Mordecai with be having her gentle yoga/meditation session this Saturday, 4/29 at 8:00 AM at the Community Center. It is a terrific way to start the day!
I am looking forward to the latest Yo Theatre production, Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery by Ken Ludwig, playing Friday, 5/5 and Thursday 5/6 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, 7/7 at 2:00 PM.
Congratulations to Dorothy and Roger Pingree for 65 years of marriage on 4/26. They are currently both in Brookside Nursing Facility in WRJ.
From Sandie Small, Town Clerk
Elected Officials
Town Moderator – Thomas Harris
Selectman – Larry Lynds
Lister – Richard North
Trustee of Public Funds – Tom Marrone
Town Clerk/Treasurer – Sandie Small
Grand Juror – Margaret H. Tucker
Town Agent – Margaret H. Tucker
Cemetery Commissioner – Andrew M. Crossman
School District Clerk – Sandie Small
School Moderator – Thomas Harris
School Director – 1 year – Susan Mordecai
Collector of Delinquent Taxes – Kathy Billings
Article 46 – Yes to form the Windsor Central Unified Union School District
Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard
Singing in Easter Sunrise at Tyson Congregational Church, 2017
4/16/17
Can you believe the weather over the past several days! A cousin in Mobile AL checks the weather often and noted that her sister in Charleston SC, those of us near Ludlow, and Mobile all had 77 degrees at one point on Easter! Even more amazing, we surpassed them because we went up to 79 degrees the next hour. I know that by the time the paper comes out, our temperatures are forecast to go down a bit, but hasn’t it been fun to go without jackets!
Many of us had to pull out summer clothes for church on Sunday. When I arrived there were a number of youngsters running around the outside of the building burning off some energy and just feeling happy and free from the confines of winter. About the moles, though, what a mess they have made. I don’t believe I have seen so many mounds as this year.
Children’s Story, Tyson Congregational Church, Easter 2017
Well, I am not sure how many children we had in church, but there were many – all sizes, shapes, and ages. Thanks to Cheryl Bishop for reading a story and doing a craft. The flower-decorated Cross was lovely thanks to Cindy Summer and it was wonderful to see people go up and takes bunches home to remind them about God’s love and the new life the Cross symbolizes.
I apologize for neglecting to note the Ladies Aid Bake on Good Friday (even after I baked for it!), but I understand that they did very well. I don’t seem to have much news this week. Perhaps it has something to do with the huge feast 16 of us had for our Easter brunch. Ate too much and even with a walk afterward, I am still full and groggy.
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