Mount Holly Newsflash- Monday, October 5, 2020- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Monday, October 5, 2020 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly - Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 2 to 6 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com Vermont Home Gardener – The Value of Leaves & Water   Leaves made the Green Mountains green all summer and now provide the beauty of autumn across the Vermont landscape.  Next they are released from their trees to bring fertility and build soil.  My key message is to use those rich leaves, do not remove or discard them as is so often the misguided custom.  The second message this week is about the great importance of water to plants heading into winter.  Let's look at why we should not rake away our leaves and how to prepare your perennials for winter with water.    Read the full article at Vermonthomegardener.com   MOUNT HOLLY CONSERVATION COMMISSION Agenda October 6, 2020 Meeting   Review and Approve Notes from 9-15-20 meeting Review policy, procedures, and missions of existing Conservation Commissions in our region and begin to develop policy and procedures for the Mount Holly Conservation Commission. Review the Arrowood Project and begin to develop a strategy for a new review. Establish team to develop plans for Star Lake Other Business Reminders about the AVCC online training sessions October 12, 19, & 26 and the online Summit presentations October 7, 21, and Nov. 4 & 11. The Lake Champlain Lake Basin program has just announced several grants available.  There will be funding for field studies and for education & outreach that should be of interest to us.  Can we discuss those specifics? Discuss possible timeframes for a meeting with Jens Hilke of VT Fish & Wildlife Community Wildlife Program   Review action items.   ZOOM Meeting Invite Topic: Mount Holly Conservation Committee Meeting Time: Oct 6, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86378424078?pwd=Sy9VOXBVbnM0QTZxV3dlT2dyalZDdz09   Meeting ID: 863 7842 4078 Passcode: 747687 One tap mobile +13017158592,,86378424078#,,,,,,0#,,747687# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,86378424078#,,,,,,0#,,747687# US (Chicago)   Dial by your location         +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)         +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)         +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)         +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)         +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 863 7842 4078 Passcode: 747687 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kiFNTXpTP