Mount Holly Newsflash 10/27/2024

 

Mount Holly Newsflash

Today's Forecast: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

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Wallingford Historical Society

Please join us at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13th, at our museum located upstairs at the Wallingford Town Hall at 75 School Street. We will be giving a talk about the history of the telephone company in Wallingford.

Our guest speakers will be Rita Brooks and Dick Kendall. They both started working for the phone company at an early age. Rita was only 13!

Come share your stories of the 4-party lines in town and your experiences related to them.

This talk will be videoed by PEG-TV for those of you unable to attend.

Julie

Town Clerk & Treasurer

Town of Wallingford

75 School Street

Wallingford VT 05773

Phone 802-446-2336

townclerk@wallingfordvt.com

www.wallingfordvt.com

Big Pops Sandwich Shop Expands to Ludlow, Bringing Gourmet Sandwiches to Okemo Valley

Ludlow, VT:

Big Pops Sandwich Shop celebrated their grand opening day on Friday, October 25, 2024 at their new location at 57 Pond Street in Ludlow, VT. This expansion marks a significant milestone for Big Pops, having begun in June with their Airstream in Manchester, VT.

Since their inception, Big Pops Sandwich Shop has garnered a reputation for serving delicious food with great community spirit. Open every day of the week, their menu features an array of gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups, French fries, and subs that cater to all tastes. From classic favorites to innovative new creations, Big Pops Sandwich Shop has an incredible selection filled with fresh creativity.

At the ribbon cutting, Owners Jan Giejda and Luca Sena, and the rest of team, Paisley Barr, Karen Vargas, and Michael Reyes stood together along with Okemo Valley Chamber Executive Director Carol Lighthall and Assistant Director Leah Krieble to celebrate opening day at the Okemo Marketplace.

Drawing on his experiences as an executive chef and his extensive background in hospitality, Owner Jan Giejda shared his enthusiasm for bringing his passion for cooking and community to the Okemo Valley. The concept for Big Pops Sandwich Shop was inspired by his grandfather, known as Big Pops, and the community is excited to welcome Big Pops Sandwich Shop to the region!

There will be a hike into the Yale Forest this Tuesday at 10 a.m. Meet
at Flanders Corner on Healdville Road. It is about a half mile above the
Crowley Cheese Factory at Hedgehog Hill Road. It is a moderate walk
along an old road that takes about an hour and a half. Please leave a
message at 802-259-2460 or ddevereux@vermontel.net if any questions.