Mount Holly Newsflash - Tuesday, March 31, 2020- evening edition

Mount Holly Newsflash -Evening edition- Tuesday  March 31, 2020 The weather tonight in Mount Holly - Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind 2 to 6 mph.. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at:   https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com

Mount Holly Newsflash - Monday, March 30, 2020- evening edition

Mount Holly Newsflash -Evening edition- Monday  March 30, 2020 The weather tonight in Mount Holly - Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.  . Archived Newsflash emails can be read at:   https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com

Mount Holly Newsflash- Monday, March 30, 2020- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash -Morning edition- Monday March 30, 2020 The weather today in Mount Holly - A slight chance of sleet before 9am, then rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 38. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at:   https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com How to help pets and shelters Local animal shelters and rescue groups across the country are reducing services and canceling fundraisers to protect staff but still need to care for their animals. The Humane Society of the United States suggests helping by adopting or fostering a pet, which will reduce the strain on shelters. The Best Friends Animal Society has a site where you can search for partner organizations near you. Some shelters also offer pet support services for low-wage families who may not be able to afford caring for their pet. Check with your local shelter to see if there are ways you can donate or help. The Humane Rescue Alliance suggests checking in with people in your community, especially seniors or those with underlying health issues, and offering to walk their dogs or help with pet food. From Russ Garrow This was sent to me and hope everyone watches it till the end. Good information from the front lines. https://vimeo.com/399733860

Mount Holly Newsflash- Sunday, March 29, 2020- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash -Morning edition- Sunday March 29, 2020 The weather today in Mount Holly - Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at:   https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com From the Belmont Store To our Friends & Neighbors in Mount Holly:  All of us at the Belmont Store hope that you are healthy and safe and staying at home! Following the recommendations of the Governor, we have made the decision to close the store to walk in customers, but are ready and able to take orders over the phone, pack them up, and deliver them to your car "curbside".  If you are not able to come to the store, we have a list of volunteers who can bring your groceries to your home.  We will arrange for that, if needed.  Following are the logistics for how this will work: ·     Call the store (259-2292) to place your order Monday – Saturday 9:30am - 4pm and Sunday 9:30am – 3:00pm. The time of your order will be recorded and you will be given an estimated time for pick-up for any items that do not have to be ordered.   ·     Please use a credit/debit card to process your order over the phone.  If you have a pre-paid account at the store, your order will be deducted from that. ·     Order any items we normally stock, but if there is something else you need, we can try to get it.  Naturally, there will be a delay in obtaining those items.* ·     Also, please be as specific as you can when placing your order, e.g., two 15 oz. cans of red kidney beans. ·     Availability of some items may be an issue.  As you know, due to excessive buying, there has been a shortage of some items in many stores.  We will do what we can, but we may not be able to obtain certain things. (Regarding produce…our suppliers often require that we purchase an item by the crate, which we would not be able to do.) ·     The deli is at full service for takeout, but not for delivery by our volunteers. The only items that may be delivered are cold cuts of meat/cheese, steak, chicken, or hamburger.   ·     When you place your order, we will be asking you for your name, phone number and/or email in case we have any questions about your order. *Order/Delivery Schedule for Items not in Stock:   Groceries: order Monday or Wednesday for delivery on Tuesday or Thursday   Produce: order Tuesday for delivery on Thursday   Beer/Wine/Meat: order Monday for delivery on Wednesday We hope to be able to maintain this service as long as we can, but much depends on the number of orders and the ability of our distributors to continue serving us, as they are facing their own issues with staff, supply, drivers, etc. Keep healthy and safe everyone and, hopefully, we'll see you on the "curb" outside the store!  April It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I share the passing of our beloved Pat Liao. Pat welcomed everyone into the library with a smile, always willing to assist in any way that she could. Please take a moment to honor this wonderful, compassionate, loving, women who loved life, her children and grandchildren passionately. I was so blessed to have Pat not only as a co-worker; more importantly, as my friend. Peace Dear Pat.     XOXOXOX

Mount Holly Newsflash - Thursday, March 26, 2020- evening edition

Mount Holly Newsflash -Evening edition- Thursday  March 26, 2020 The weather today in Mount Holly - A chance of rain showers between 7pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 31, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at:   https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Vermont Department of Public Safety issues guidance on enforcement of 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' executive order Law enforcement will rely on educating the public and receiving voluntary compliance as Vermonters unite to care for one another WATERBURY, Vt. (March 25, 2020) — The Vermont Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, issued guidance to local police departments regarding potential enforcement of Gov. Phil Scott's "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order, announced Tuesday, March 24, and effective at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 25. Today, DPS and the Vermont State Police — the largest law-enforcement agency in the state — recommended to Vermont municipal leaders and law-enforcement executives that enforcement of this executive order be handled primarily through education and voluntary compliance. "I have tremendous faith in Vermonters' shared ability to follow these directives in order to save lives, and to support each other and their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic," Governor Phil Scott said. "Vermont is a small state with close-knit communities known for looking out for the wellbeing of our neighbors. When we tell people to stay home to save lives, I'm confident Vermonters will do the right thing." Public Safety Commissioner Michael Schirling said that law enforcement and the public will be partners in this process. "Vermonters are really coming together to heed the orders that have been issued to date," Commissioner Schirling said. "We expect the same will happen with this additional order. We believe that education and voluntary compliance is the key as Vermonters unite during this difficult time." WHAT IS THE ORDER? Gov. Scott's order directs Vermonters to stay at home, leaving only for essential reasons, critical to health and safety, such as grocery shopping, seeking medical care, or exercising outside. If leaving the home, Vermonters should adhere to social distancing policies, including remaining 6 feet from others (except for those with whom they share a home), regularly washing their hands, and avoiding touching their faces. All businesses and nonprofits not expressly exempted in the order must suspend all in-person business operations. Operations that can be conducted online or by phone, or sales that can be facilitated with curbside pickup or delivery only, may continue. The order contains exemptions for businesses and entities that provide services or functions deemed critical to public health and safety, along with economic and national security. This includes — but is not limited to — health care operations; retail that serves essential human needs, such as grocery stores, pharmacies and hardware stores; fuel products and supply; maintenance of critical infrastructure; news media; financial institutions; and transportation and critical manufacturing sectors. Travel to and from these exempt businesses and entities is permitted. For a full list, please review the order at this link. Leaving the home for exercise and outdoor activity is allowed, provided that people are adhering to appropriate social distancing. The order is in effect until April 15, 2020, though it may be extended or shortened as needed. HOW WILL THE ORDER BE ENFORCED? In instances where police officers observe or are made aware of people operating in violation of Gov. Scott's "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order, law enforcement is encouraged to speak with the proprietor, staff, or group, provide a reminder of the new requirements, and assess voluntary compliance. Civil or regulatory mechanisms, specifically informing and educating those encountered in violation of the order about the mechanisms that may apply, could prove helpful.  Again, officials expect the vast majority of compliance to be self-regulating. The executive order does not close roads, nor does it establish roadblocks, checkpoints or the authority to demand identification. Motor-vehicle and pedestrian traffic will continue as Vermonters engage in permissible activities outdoors and travel to and from businesses and entities that are continuing to operate under the order. Accordingly, the order does not establish cause to initiate a motor vehicle stop or detain people for questioning about their travel. WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS? Vermonters seeking additional information about the executive order should call 2-1-1, and visit the websites of Gov. Scott (governor.vermont.gov) and Vermont Emergency Management (vem.vermont.gov). Please do not call Vermont State Police dispatch. Commercial entities, nonprofits, employers and others with questions about acceptable continuation of business operations should contact the Agency of Commerce and Community Development via this online form: https://bit.ly/covid-vt-business-operations.

Mount Holly Newsflash- Thursday, March 26, 2020- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash -Morning edition- Thursday March 26, 2020 The weather today in Mount Holly - A chance of rain showers between 7pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at:   https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com Great food safety video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjDuwc9KBps&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0_2XStORru54lrjeZPhuUbWIaXoDbZjN3zGsui4WcGSn_ojIIBgSaEEY4 Greetings!  The Community Guild is making face masks for the hospitals and nursing homes.  If anyone has any 1/4 inch wide elastic to donate or purchase, please give us a call...Barbara Falco at 259-2706 or Lynn Anderson at 259-2758. Many thanks,   Lynn