A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mount Holly Newsflash - Saturday, August 20, 2022 The weather today in Mount Holly -Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 1 to 6 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com
Saturday, August 20, 2022 23rd Annual Ralph D. Hogancamp Memorial Duck Race
Come join the fun! 12:00 noon at Walker Bridge in Ludlow, VT
Apologies for missing the last couple months, I intended to provide more context for at least some of the bills I worked on last session, but as I mentioned in my June article, we've had a lot on our calendar this summer and weathered some unplanned events as well. My wife and I did welcome our second baby in June! Another girl! Born June 12, Frankie Louise Nicoll. Then we all got sick with COVID in July, including the baby. Luckily it didn't hit any of us too hard, but even still none of us left the couch much for almost 2 weeks. To recap the remaining things the Governor acted on since my June article, I would say there were not too many surprises. He did sign the budget, which I was happy with. As I mentioned before, he made some waves in April by seemingly hinting that he may veto the budget, so I was glad we were able to avoid that outcome. To get the budget through the committee process and reach agreement between the various policy committees in each chamber and then between the House and Senate chambers themselves is a process to behold and feels like a miracle every year. The thought of all that work being thrown out by the stroke of a pen is frightening, and he has done it before without much notice. As happy as I was that he did not veto the budget, the Governor really disappointed me by vetoing two other bills that I really cared about, H505 and H534. H534 would have expanded the non-violent crimes eligible for expungement under the current process. H505 would have finally eliminated the pointless and arguably racist powder cocaine/crack cocaine sentencing disparity in VT law, as well as set up a committee to study and advise the legislature on transitioning away from criminalizing people with substance use disorder. This is something I talk about a lot, personally I don't think we should be putting addicts in prison solely for low-level possession, I think we need to improve access to treatment as an alternative. That's how you end the cycle in my mind. That being said, I accept that not everyone is where I am on this issue, which is why this bill became a study, by a committee that would have included a representative from law enforcement as one of its members, that would have simply issued a report back to the legislature on potential policy options. It passed both chambers on voice vote, with very little opposition. This was a loss for the state and suffice to say I'm still pretty upset about it three months later, and hope I am able to fight for a similar policy next January if I am re-elected in November. As always feel free to reach out about any of this or anything else. In next month's article I plan to offer my thoughts on the constitutional amendments you will see on the ballot in November. Calling/texting my phone is always better than sending me an email. Thanks for all the support on primary day! Hope to see or talk to you soon!
Logan Nicoll State Representative Ludlow, Mount Holly, Shrewsbury 802-345-8430
A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mount Holly Newsflash - Friday, August 19, 2022 The weather today in Mount Holly -Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com
The Mount Holly Town Library is accepting donations of your gently loved books bring them by the library anytime we are open: Mon. 9-1, Tues.1-5, Wed. 2-4, Sat. 9-1
Joe Galbraith, Library Director Mount Holly Town Library 26 Maple Hill Road Belmont, VT 05730 802.259.3707
My name is Princess and I am lost since Sunday, August 14th from Cy Parker Road in Mount Holly. I have been microchipped by the Humane Society and any vet would be able to identify me. If you should see me, PLEASE call (802) 259-3222. Thank you so much!
I need someone to install marble trim around a gas fireplace here in Belmont. Please contact Barbara at Gardenspot4@hotmail.com
dedicated to providing a local alternative to commercially produced factory food
Happy Friday!
Welcome to this weeks edition of the news from Plew Farm! We are a working farm located in Mount Holly, Vermont. Owned and operated by husband and wife, Kevin & Patti.
We are a diversified farm on 150 acres, where we raise grass fed beef, laying hens, pigs, meat chickens, and turkeys. In the springtime you'll find us in our sugar house, producing our award winning wood fired pure Vermont maple syrup! And our summer months are spent in the hayfields!
We retail our products in our farm stand along with products from 25 of our farm partners. You can also purchase our maple syrup and products from our website.
Now ... on to farm stand news!
Tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes! We are soaking in the goodness of the season. Stop on by and grab one or two, because tomato season does not last forever!
Fresh bread, home baked scones, and freshly picked sweet corn all arrive on Saturday! Yippe!!
The sourdough english muffins we brought in last week were a hit! We ordered more, just for you!
And it seems that burger season is not over yet. Get on over here and grab some of our pre-made burger patties. You can thank me now, or you can thank me later. Either way, get yours today!
The grandkids would like to express their thanks for everyone who has stopped by to support their Thursday lemonade venture as well as their handpacked bags of mulch hay.
With the summer traffic and haying season, please be mindful of hay equipment, grandkids, vehicles and customers when driving in and out of our driveway. Our farm stand is located at 1966 Healdville Road in Mount Holly. Open Tuesdays through Sundays from 12:00pm-5:00pm. Closed on Mondays!
