Mount Holly Newsflash- Monday, August 3, 2020- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Monday, August 3, 2020 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly - Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. West wind 9 to 18 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2020 Cavendish Village Historic Walking Tour Cavendish village is home to some of the oldest buildings in town-Academy Building (started in 1782); the Cavendish Historical Society Museum (1834) and the Cavendish Stone Church (1844). In addition, there is the boarding house where Phineas Gage was taken after the tamping rod went through head as well as the site where the Dutton House once stood. Now at the Shelburne Museum, it was believed to have been haunted and it seems the spirits have remained with the house, as many volunteers and staff at its current location prefer not to work in the building. The Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) is hosting a walking tour of Cavendish Village on August 9 (Sunday) starting at 2 pm at the Museum, 1958 Main St (Route 131). The tour will include a number of stops along the way. In addition to the buildings noted above, other locations include Gay Brothers Mill, a history of stone buildings including Black River Health Center, Hickernell (and no Mr. Hickernell is not buried in the basement), Stone Church (yes you can have a peak) and Spaulding House. Also included will be the Cavendish Cemetery and more. This is a free event and open to the public.Please note, masks and social distancing are required. For more information, 802-226-7807 or margocaulfield@icloud.com

Mount Holly Newsflash- Friday, July 31, 2020- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Friday, July 31, 2020 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly - Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 2 to 7 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com Mount Holly Farmers Market   When:  Saturdays, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Where:  Belmont Village Green What:   Crowley Cheeses, Baked Goods, Organic produce, Microgreens, Specialty Lily plants, Handmade soaps, Photography, Arts & Crafts, FREE Coffee.   The market will follow Vermont state safety guidelines for farmers markets: All vendors will wear face covering and all customers are required to wear face covering. Vendors spaced 12 ft. apart, social distancing observed.  Curbside & drive thru service available.   New vendors are invited!   No charge for spaces. Please contact Jim Corven at 781-307-0394 or mhgardener@vermontel.net or Laura Davis at 802-259-2440 or gldavis6@juno.com   REMINDER Bid Closing for Sale of Surplus Town of Mount Holly Equipment - F350 Dump and Landpride Ditch Mower is Monday, August 3rd, 2020 at 3:30PM (bids due at Town Office). Thank you, Mount Holly Selectboard

Mount Holly Newsflash- Wednesday, July 29, 2020- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly - Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 3 to 12 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com Each town GOP committee must hold a caucus to nominate candidates from among their Republican voters to be listed on the November 3rd, General Election ballot to be elected to serve as Justices of the Peace (JP's) for their towns which is a 2 year term beginning February of 2021.      Town Clerks depend on JP's serving on their local Board of Civil Authority to help run the elections among other things.  It is important that responsible community members who are concerned about Election Integrity step up to serve in these roles.  It's also a good way for future legislative candidates to be on the ballot and serve their communities!       Some of the duties of the Justice of the Peace are mandatory and some are discretionary.  Mandatory duties are those duties which, by law, the Justice must perform.  These duties include serving as an election official at town and statewide elections, hearing tax assessment appeals and servings as a member of the Board of Tax Abatement.      Discretionary functions of the office include performance of marriages/civil unions, administering oaths, serving as a notary public, and serving as a magistrate.  Justices have the power to perform these functions but are not required to do so in any particular instance.      To learn more about being a Justice of the Peace, you can read the Vermont Justice of the Peace Guide at:  https://sos.vermont.gov/media/zaalj01/jp-guide-2019.pdf.