Mount Holly Newsflash- Friday, September 18, 2020- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Friday, September 18, 2020 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly - Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind 3 to 13 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com Town of Mount Holly PO Box 248 Mount Holly, VT 05758 Town Clerk's Office Phone (802) 259-2391 email: mthollytc@yahoo.com FAX (802) 259-2635 ADVANCE NOTICE TO VOTERS   September 17, 2020   Dear Mount Holly Voter, For the November 3, 2020 Presidential Election, you will be receiving an absentee ballot. The Secretary of State's Office will be mailing out the ballots September 21 – October 1, to all current registered voters. This ballot will also contain on the reverse the local Justice of the Peace ballot. This is the ballot you must use to vote, if you do not receive one you can fill out an affidavit stating that and I can issue another one. I strongly urge you to review the ballot, make your choices and return it to the Clerk's Office as soon as possible. Make sure you put your ballot inside the envelope for the voted ballot and sign, date and seal it. The ballot may be returned to the Mount Holly Town Office in person, by mail or by having a friend or family member return it. It is imperative that it be received by 7 PM on November 3, 2020. If you are not registered to vote and are a resident of the Town of Mount Holly, you may do so before the election by filling out a form I have at the town office or it can be mailed to you. OR you can go on-line to my voter page and register. We are looking forward to a smooth and successful 2020 Election and with your help this can be achieved.  Susan Covalla Mount Holly Town Clerk Hello all! Some folks have asked me for all the rest of the series' dates, and now that they are in place, here they are below. Please note that the concerts are Not always on the same day or time, and also that  we've moved to an earlier hour to help keep you and the musician's fingers and instruments warmer.  Looking forward to seeing you again. Thanks so much for your support of live music.  Saturday, Sept 19 at 4 pm.  Trade Winds 2.0.  Classics that you'll want to sing along with.  You'll probably know all the words. From the Beatles to Bruce, Pink Floyd to Prine......... 5 musicians, 10+ instruments among them, including Jonathan Czar from the Plumb Bobs and Electrostatic Cats Sneak peek video:  Trade Winds plays While My Guitar Gently Weeps Raindate Sunday Sept. 20th 4 pm Sunday, September 27 at 3 pm   Carlos Ocasio and Chump Change.   3 pc. killer guitar and jazz violin with a great bassist as well Bring on the funk, the rock, the tunes in Spanish.....blew our socks off when we saw them play in Mt Holly. (No raindate so do the sun dance, and let's bring it on!) Saturday, October 10 at 3 pm.   The Plumb Bobs With our own Shrewsberries, Marcos Levy and Aaron Schneider, and honorary Shrewsberries Mary Barron and Jonathan Czar.  Our mostly hometown band of incredible musicians and dear friends, serving up their fine mix, back to close out our series.  (Raindate Sunday, October 11 at 3 pm.) Attachments area Preview YouTube video While My Guitar Gently Weeps While My Guitar Gently Weeps Vermont Home Gardener – Extend the Season & Improve Your Soil   Jack Frost snuck in this week and the first damaging frosts of the season are upon us.  Many gardens are already showing signs of leaf damage on squash, cukes, peppers, tomatoes, and basil.  These are among the most susceptible plants.  If you escaped the first frost there is a second round in the forecast and it will be more serious with 3 cold nights near 30F Friday, Saturday, & Sunday.  Good News, there are a few easy precautions you can take to protect your favorite plants and extend the gardening season a little bit longer.  It's also the best time to begin improving your soil for next year's garden so let's look at the 3 steps to a much better garden.   Read the full article at VermontHomeGardener.com

Mount Holly Newsflash- Thursday, September 17, 2020- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Thursday, September 17, 2020 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly - A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Partly sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com For Sale   Andersen Patio/Bedroom Door and Window set.  Outside measurements approximately 107" wide and 82" tall.  Excellent condition.   Available now. $900 obo.  Call Gerry 259-9630.   Hi Folks,       Can you believe Fall is upon us and the trees are starting to change to their spectacular season of color.  It has been on the chilly side so far this fall so getting buttoned up for the wither season ahead is putting us in the mood to get it started with packing up our gardens first on the list.      Here we are with yet another Chit Chat Deadline for the October issue which is Tuesday September 22nd by 6:00 pm the first day of fall.  Please have all articles, announcements, advertisements and any other item you wish to share to me by then.  Remember to send ads and photo's in color as they look so much nicer in black and white as well as on the web site.      The web site is www.mounthollyvt.org click the Chit Chat link or browse any of the other links to see what is happening in town.  Also look for archived NewsFlash emails at:  http://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com   To post items on the NewsFlash email:  mthollynewsflash@gmail.com      I look forward to hearing from you and have a wonderful fall season. Happy Colors of Fall to All, Diana Garrow, Editor chitchat@vermontel.net 802-259-2314

Mount Holly Newsflash- Tuesday, September 15, 2020- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Tuesday, September 15, 2020 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly - Patchy frost before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com  NOTICE   MOUNT HOLLY CHIT CHAT, INC. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS   Individuals who make an annual donation to the Chit Chat in any amount are Members   At The   ODD FELLOWS HALL IN BELMONT   TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 6:30 PM     SAVE THE DATE Hi folks, Just a friendly reminder that RRPC is hosting a home weatherization next week. Some very practical and cost-saving information will be covered during this online webinar on Tuesday, September 22 beginning at 5:30 pm: Residential Weatherization 101: Where Do I Start? How Do I Decide Which Project to Do Next? What's new with home energy visits? What's new for incentives (cash back, low interest loans, etc) Should I hire a qualified energy contractor or go it alone (DIY)? Speakers include Brad Long from Efficiency Vermont and Steve Costello and Dan Mackey from GMP.  Even if you don't have an active energy group, this workshop should be of interest to many of your townspeople. If you or other folks in your town who would like to attend, please have them contact me so I can get you signed up: Barbara Noyes Pulling, Barbara@rutlandrpc.org or 802-747-7535.   Thanks. Stay safe. Barbara   plewfarm@gmail.com