Mount Holly Newsflash- Thursday, September 30, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Thursday, September 30, 2021 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly -   Scattered rain showers before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 3 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com For Immediate Release   Contact:  ralphcpace@gmail.com   Note:  photo and caption attached.        Ludlow Rotary Club Hosts 30th Annual Chili Cook-off, Oct. 9   The Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) is sponsoring its 30th Annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The cook-off will be located at the traffic light on Depot Street.  Proceeds will benefit the Ludlow Rotary Charitable Fund to enable the LRC to continue its programs of local support.   Admission is $10.00 per person which includes chili, bread, ice cream and cider.   Currently, twenty four  entrants will be competing for the various awards offered by the cook-off.  It will be an opportunity for cook-off guests to taste a wide variety of chilis and enjoy great local cider and Vermont ice cream.  Special thanks to Wilcox Dairy, Ludlow Shaws, Okemo, William Raveis Vermont Properties, and Black River Produce for their annual contributions to make the event happen.    Cash prizes will be awarded in the "People's Choice" category.  Awards will be given to the chili entry with the most votes in the "Judges' Choice", "Spiciest", and "Team Spirit" categories.  Judges for the chili cook-off will include Alice Nitka, Brendan McNamara, and Anthony Segreto.   -30-   Caption to attached photo:   Pictured above is an offering of chili that will be one of the many sources of chilis featured at the  Ludlow Rotary Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Oct. 9.   -30-  Wanted:  Jelly Jars   We need ½ pint (8 oz) jelly jars for canning jams & jellies.  Commercial supplies have vanished so we are looking for jars that you no longer need or use.  Please call Jim or Monique at 802-259-2311.   We are selling an Otter Creek retractable awning. It is motorized but also has a hand crank. Dark green canvas. The size is 14 feet wide and extends out 10 feet. All mounting hardware included.  Not new but works great and is in very good condition. Asking $500.  If interested please call Mark at (860) 930-5847.

Mount Holly Newsflash- Wednesday, September 29, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly -   A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 6 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com Mount Holly Volunteer Fire Department 75th Anniversary & Open House Cider Days Weekend The Mount Holly Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating its 75th Anniversary with an Open House at the Belmont Fire Station on Saturday, October 9th from 10 am to 3pm. Established in 1946 after a fatal fire in Belmont, the original fire company was comprised of five firemen and a 20-year-old fire pumper, which was purchased for $800.00. All our fire apparatus will be on display. There will also be a history of the department through photographs and equipment. Everyone is invited to attend. Fire hats and coloring books will be available for the kids. We will be selling our 75th Anniversary Challenge Coin and have a 50/50. The Belmont Station is located adjacent to the Belmont Village Church and Green.  For more information, please visit our Facebook page @MHVFD.

Mount Holly Newsflash- Tuesday, September 28, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Tuesday, September 28, 2021 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly -   A chance of rain showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 3 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com The cow plop is coming, the cow plop is coming!! Whaaat? The MHCA is having its first annual cow plop contest Saturday October 9th during Cider Days. Welcome and cheer on Miss Liberty to plop (or poop) in your square.  How do I get a square with my name on it you ask? For a $10.00 donation you get a square with a chance to win a $100 and a FABULOUS gift basket of local merchandise. Pretty sweet investment in your community and your pocket for $10.00. Purchase as many squares as you'd like or gift one to a friend. Where can I purchase my squares? Head on over the the Belmont General Store, tell one of the staff you want in on the cow plop contest, make your purchase and they will give you the special pen to sign up on the Miss Liberty"s  Cow Plop grid. Thank you to Miss Liberty's sponsors, Jim and Millicent Johnson from Dairy Aire Farm. They look forward to seeing you across from the Belmont Fire House barn on Church St. Saturday October 9th from 1-4 as we all wait for the big plop! We look forward to seeing you for Cider Days! The MHCA Board

Mount Holly Newsflash- Monday, September 27, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Monday, September 27, 2021 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly -A chance of rain showers between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com "Please be aware, A small portion of Maple Hill Road will be closed for Cider Days on October 9 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and on October 10 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.  See attached map for closure information.  The road between the Community Center and the Church will be closed to all traffic, and the portion of Maple Hill south of the closure to the intersection with Straight Road will be open to local traffic only.  Signed, The Mount Holly Community Association" Notice of Public Hearing October 20, 2021 The Mount Holly Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:15 PM on October 20, 2021 at the Town Office and via Zoom to consider an Application for a Minor Subdivision, #2021-03. Property Owner: Andrzej and Teresa Bolalek Property Location: 4623 Route 155 Application for: Minor Subdivision of 23.19 Acre lot into three lots (11.91 +/- acres, 8.32 +/-acres, 2.96 +/- acres) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89833821716?pwd=aDBOWjJIcS9aQmorOXYwdENzZytBZz09 +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 898 3382 1716 Passcode: 150038 Link to the Zoom meeting will be on the web site: http://www.mounthollyvt.org/planning-commission/ Participation in this hearing is a pre-requisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. If you wish to make a public comment but do not have the ability to comment remotely during the meeting, please email your comment(s) in advance of the hearing to Mount Holly Planning Commission at planningcomm@mounthollyvt.org or mail to Mount Holly Planning Commission at P.O. Box 248 Mount Holly, VT 05758.  I had a radiant crab tree cut down. Its wood is in various stages of dry and green. It is in limbs and free to whomever would like to cut it up. It is available on the side of the house. Please call if you would like to cut it up and take it.   Cecile Betit 802 259 2472 47 Weston Road (VT 155 near 140) East Wallingford