Become the next Community Center Coordinator!

Posted on 04/01/2016 by The Plymouth Press

From Sandie Smalls, Town Clerk

The Town of Plymouth is looking for a Community Center Coordinator!

The major responsibility would be to promote the use of the building for various community purposes and to ensure its proper maintenance and security during the course of those activities. These responsibilities would include marketing the space for use by community groups and those who wish to offer services to the community; scheduling use of the space, marketing events, and classes; being responsible for opening and closing and ensuring that the building is secure; and serving as the Town’s primary contact for those using space in the building, including responding  to issues regarding utilities and maintenance.

If you are interested, please send your resume to the Town Clerk, 68 Town Office Road, Plymouth, VT 05056, or email it to clerk@plymouthvt.org, prior to Friday, April 15, 2016.

 

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Our Students Travel, Historical Society Elections, Book Club Meets — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 03/31/2016 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard.

3/28/16

Well, Easter Sunday redeemed itself weather-wise too!  I hope that everyone enjoyed the day.  There were 18 of us at our house for brunch following church – friends and family and fabulous food.  Some ventured out for a walk afterward to work off the meal!

Our flower-decorated church was lovely, so a special thanks goes to Cindy Summer for doing a beautiful job with it.  The drawing by John DiGioia guided us as we lay our burdens down & picked up flowers representing new life.  Of course, the children stole the show as usual, as they listened to the book Don’t Worry Bear by Greg E. Fole about a butterfly emerging from a cocoon.

Don’t forget the Reading Group meeting at 6:30 this Thursday, where we will discuss Midnight in Broad Daylight about a Japanese family during WWII.  It was enlightening reading and should provide an interesting discussion.

The Historical Society is going to be electing officers at the 4/21 meeting.  It will take place at the Community Center at 7:00 PM that day.  Those interested in running for President, Treasurer or Secretary should respond to Betsy Tonkin at  tbone6547@aol.com to have your name included.  I am not sure what the mid-May program will be that is under consideration, but they are always interesting and informative.

Some of our students are traveling in foreign countries over vacation.  We wish them safe travel and well-being.  It is always wonderful to hear about their adventure, so hopefully they will share some stories with us upon their return!

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Two Rivers Supervisory Union’s Act 46 Study Committee to Meet

Posted on 03/29/2016 by The Plymouth Press

Plymouth Town Hall will be the meeting site for the March 30, 2016 gathering of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union’s Act 46 Study Meeting. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. The meeting is open to the public.

There is an early-in-the-meeting opportunity for public comment. If you are interested in or concerned about the implications of Act 46 for the education of our children, you might want to attend.

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Are You on Our Town’s Email Lists?

Posted on 03/23/2016 by tbascom

'email' imageIf you are a full-time or part-time resident of Plymouth, or if you own property in town, you can sign up to one, two, or all three of our information-oriented email lists.

The Activity list provides information of Plymouth town activities and events,

The Official Information list provides updates on Plymouth meetings, official announcements, and other Selectboard authorized information,

The Emergency Only list provides only the most critical, public emergency notifications and updates.

To participate in any or all of those lists, send an email to Town Clerk Sandie Small, noting your preferences, at clerk@plymouthvt.org.

Also, if you are a current participant in one or more of those lists, and you have changed your email address, please let Sandie know the e-address to which you wish to have information sent.

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Early Spring Activities and Events — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 03/23/2016 by The Plymouth Press

Plymouth Town SignReprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard

4/21/16

We are definitely coming into the “off season”.  The Echo Lake Inn is closed for meals and now the Inn at Water’s Edge will be taking a break as well.  Ten of us enjoyed a lovely meal there last Friday evening.

The reading group will be meeting on 3/31 at 6:30 PM at the Community Center to discuss The Light Between Oceans.  Join us even if you haven’t had a chance to read it!  I understand that the PeeWee ice hockey team, of which Calef Hepler is a member, has done very well.  The boys were second in a recent tournament and were invited to the sectionals in ME.  Way to go!

The Coolidge Open House on 4/9 from noon to 4:00 PM, will feature a talk by Carolyn Frisa from Works on Paper on “Preserving Family Archives“.  Diane Kemble will be offering a workshop on accordion books from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  There is a $40 fee for this one and pre-registration is needed.  Call 802-672-3389 for more information.

Oh, what fun we had with the youngsters in church on Palm Sunday!  The cacophony of sounds that resulted from the many “instruments” being played during the first hymn caused those of us who can’t really sing, to sing out loudly and boldly.  Notice I didn’t say beautifully – in any case, it was fun!  The exuberant waving of palms infected all of us, too.  Maundy Thursday’s service will be a bit more solemn, but hopefully no less meaningful.  Join us at 6:00 PM for a light meal and at 7:00 PM for time in the sanctuary.

Did you know that effective 6/25 Plymouth FAST TRASH and recycling on Town Office Road will be coming to an end?  It seemed like it was a long way off when first announced, but now it is nearly upon us!  You can receive a free recycling bin and learn more about pickups by calling ABLE Waste at 672-3569.  Don’t forget that VT residents can take unwanted electronics to the Ludlow Transfer Station, where I am told they will accept computers, monitors, printers & TVs for free.  There may be a fee for other e-waste items, however.  If you have been waiting for the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection, get your items ready for the one in Plymouth from 9:00 – 11:00 on Saturday, 5/21.

Remember as you start your spring cleaning to set items aside for the big sale at the Community Center over the Memorial Day weekend.  More details to come…..

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How to Participate as a Vendor at the 3rd Annual Plymouth Town “Antiques and Treasures” Tag Sale

Posted on 03/16/2016 by tbascom

Antiques and Treasures post imageAll 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 28 and 29, 2016.

To put items up for sale, here’s what you need to do:

  1. 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.

  1. Deliver your antiques and treasures to the Plymouth Schoolhouse Activity Center on the following days and times:

Saturday, May 21, 9 am – noon

Sunday, May 22, 1 – 4 pm

Tuesday, May 24, 5 – 8 pm

Thursday, May 26, 9 am – noon

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.

  1. 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

  1. 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.)

Tuesday, May 31, 9 am – Noon

Thursday, June 2, 3 – 6 pm

Saturday, June 4, 9 am – Noon

Anything unclaimed will be offered to Bridgewater Sustainable Earth Foundation the week of June 6. Anything they do not want will be disposed of through the Plymouth Transfer Station on June 11th.

  1. 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.)
  1. 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 2. Please spread them around!

Questions? Contact Terry Bascom, Activity Coordinator: terry.bascom@yahoo.com, or 672.5390

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Coming: Plymouth Town’s 3rd Annual “Antiques and Treasures” Indoor Sale

Posted on 03/16/2016 by tbascom

Tag Sale post imageThe Town of Plymouth is sponsoring another indoor community Antiques and Treasures sale at the Plymouth Schoolhouse Activity Center, located just north of the Municipal Building on Rte 100 (35 School Dr, Plymouth).

Following previous successful sales that have featured treasures and trinkets from over 20 Plymouth garages, attics, barns, and storage rooms each year, this event will again offer a wide range of good-quality treasures, genuine antiques, and an assortment of clothes, home decorations, kitchenware, sports equipment, and miscellany at unexpectedly good prices! Most of the vendors from previous sales are planning to participate again, and others are expected – which means another round of high quality items will be available at clearance prices. Don’t miss it!

It’s not too early to mark your calendar! Also, look for our signs and flyers in early May, and make plans to attend!

Event Hours: 9 am – 6 pm, Saturday & Sunday (May 28 – 29, 2016)

Questions? Contact Plymouth Activity Coordinator Terry Bascom: terry.bascom@yahoo.com, or 672-5390.

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Muddy Roads and Easter Week Services — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 03/15/2016 by The Plymouth Press

Holy Week3/14/16

Well, the sudden rise in temperatures certainly did a number on our back roads.  I heard that there were ruts a foot deep in some places!  Many folks had long walks over very muddy roads when they had to abandon their cars.   It took some doing, but our road crew worked long and hard to make the roads passable within a day or so.

Tom and I attended the YOH Theater production of The Three Musketeers on Friday evening, under the direction of Marcia Bender.  Plymouth students Ian DuPont and Anna Hepler were among the talented cast in this hilarious play.  Marvelous fencing, intricate dancing, and funny lines made it most enjoyable!  I know that several folks in town also had a hand in lighting, set design and costumes.  Nice job!

Come celebrate St Patrick’s Day at the Reach Out Luncheon (jointly sponsored by Tyson Ladies Aid and Tyson Church) on Thursday, 3/17 in the Community Room of the church.  For our listening pleasure, Adam Boyce will be joining us!

I wanted to include a note of gratitude to the many people who responded to a medical emergency at Hawk a couple of weeks ago.  The severe icing conditions caused an accident with injuries and getting to the scene without mishap was quite a feat.  Emergency Services personnel, assisted by the Town road crew who spread sand, and the Sheriff all worked together to provide the needed assistance and made sure that the ambulance could safely navigate the road to get there.  It is comforting to know that these folks are out there!

I understand that Bethany Birches Camp is looking for staff, including counselors, cooks, maintenance, office administration and a video producer.  The positions generally run from the second week in June through the second week in August.  For more information contact the camp office at 802-672-5220 or email dan@bethanybirches.org

We are gearing up for three special services at Tyson Church.  This week is Palm Sunday and also Children’s Sunday, where we will have our youngsters playing “instruments” and waving palms.  It should be quite an energetic gathering!  On 3/24 we will have our Maundy Thursday supper (6:00 PM) and service (7:00 PM).  The meal will be simple – soup, along with veggie and fruit platters in our Community Room.  Our service will take place in the sanctuary, where our time together and Scripture reading will be enhanced by wonderful drawings by Willow Bascom.  The Lord’s Supper will be served.  Everyone is invited to attend either or both events.

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Ladies Aid Benefit Bake Sale Coming on Good Friday — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 03/08/2016 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard.

Bake Sale Cookies

Mmmm…cookies!

3/7/16

Well, it is Monday morning and we just had a mini snow shower!  Four of us had a ladies outing yesterday afternoon and walked around Camp Plymouth State Park.  We found patches of grass amid ice-covered pools of water.  The sun was lovely and the sky was bright blue as we carefully picked our way toward the lake, pondering whether there would actually be a dump of snow yet this year…..

Tyson Ladies Aid is in baking mode and will have lots of goodies at the annual Good Friday Bake Sale on 3/25.  It will take place at the Shaws (Ludlow) shopping plaza from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

Warm birthday wishes to Holly Ellis (3/22), but most of all congratulations to Tom and Holly on the birth of their first grandchild – Sophie, born on 1/8/16 to Jackson and Nathalia, who used to live on Dublin Road!

By way of follow up to last week’s note about Aaron Fishman’s award-winning East Bali Cashew project, I understand that you can order them from Amazon.

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“The Three Musketeers” Comes to Woodstock High School

Posted on 03/03/2016 by The Plymouth Press

three musketeersThe Yoh Theater Players at Woodstock Union High School and Middle School will present The Three Musketeers on Friday, March 11 (7pm), Saturday, March 12 (7pm) and Sunday March 13 (2pm) at the Yoh Auditorium at the high school.

This adaptation is based on the timeless swashbuckler story by Alexandre Dumas, a tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes and above all, honor.  Come see Plymouth students Ian Dupont and Anna Hepler and a cast of twenty-five high school/middle school students.

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