Mount Holly Newsflash - Thursday, April 7, 2022 The weather today in Mount Holly -
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
The April 5 luncheon meeting of the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) featured Businessman Troy Caruso speaking to Rotarians and guests about his new projects and plans in Ludlow. Mr. Caruso is the owner of the Fox Run Golf Club and several other properties in Ludlow.
He spoke about his future plans at Fox Run that include a 50 to 60 unit hotel, a wedding facility, and a new pro shop. It will be a $20 million project expected to take 3 years. He also has plans for farm to table gardens along Rte. 103 between Fox Lane and Dug Rd. including a walking path. The vegetables grown there will be used in his five restaurants in Ludlow, Caruso said.
The restaurants he currently owns or plans to buy in the next couple of months include Calcutta's, LaTavolta, Off the Rails (formerly Mangiamo Ristorante), Sam's Steakhouse and Mr. Darcy's. He stated that he is planning to offer a special discount at every restaurant weekly for full time Vermont residents.
Renovations and menu changes are in the works. Off the Rails will feature train cars parked outside the restaurant with small shops in each and a funicular down the mountain to the restaurant. There would be opportunities for families to enjoy the site in addition to the restaurant.
Caruso grew up on Long Island, started work as a laborer out of high school in a demolition company, eventually learning the trade and building a successful contracting business. He owns a business financing company as well. In response to a question, he stated he sees Ludlow as a town ripe for investment and revitalization with a lot of opportunity. As a second home owner over the past 12 years, he loves the area.
In other business, the Ludlow and Chester Rotary Clubs will be co-hosting an exchange student for the 22-23 school year. Host families are needed for the year. Contact Jim Rumrill at 802 380-2766 for more information.
Anyone interested in learning more about joining Rotary is invited to contact Kevin Barnes, Membership Chairman at (802) 228-8877, to receive an invitation to a meeting.
