Mount Holly Newsflash 4/20/2023

View in browser Mount Holly Newsflash Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com Update on Senior Support Group….now "GREEN MOUNTAIN NEIGHBORS"! As you can see, we now have a name for our all volunteer, non-profit, organization. Our mission is to help Seniors successfully live-in-place in Mount Holly, Shrewsbury and Wallingford. During the past several weeks we sent out, and then compiled, a Needs Assessment Survey to those residents over 60 years of age. The results of over 100 returned surveys showed highest needs in the areas of Social Activities, Transportation, and Help with Household Tasks. Thus, these are the areas we intend to address initially. The Steering Committee is currently working on: Volunteer Survey to help us match volunteers with specific jobs Mission statement and Application for 501c3 non-profit status Name/Logo- Green Mountain Neighbors Fundraising for start up/"seed" money Planning for Community Meetings in early summer to provide a full overview for residents. Green Mountain Neighbors will be an all volunteer, neighbor- helping- neighbor program. As we grow in volunteer support, we hope to be able to address other areas of needs. If you are interested in being a volunteer, and have not yet contacted us, please email: Mount Holly-Kathy Leber…kleber@vermontel.net Shrewsbury-lafhaha2000@yahoo.com Wallingford-seddy@vermontel.net ECO AmeriCorps is a 9-year-old program operating in communities across the state at local organizations. Program participants engage in a variety of topics that may include science communication, sustainable agriculture, climate resiliency and creating greater access to the natural world. ECO AmeriCorps members complete an 11-month term of service and are well-supported. Members benefits include gaining access to professional networks and training, an education award, health coverage and a living stipend. Being an ECO member also gives them the opportunity to explore areas of interest, build connections and gain confidence necessary to propel a career. Please share with anyone who may be passionate about making a difference, committed to improving our environment and who is over the age of 18. Contactdustin.bowman@vermont.gov with any questions. More Information can be found here: Open Positions | Department of Environmental Conservation (vermont.gov) ECO AmeriCorps is a 9-year-old program operating in communities across the state at local organizations. Program participants engage in a variety of topics that may include science communication, sustainable agriculture, climate resiliency and creating greater access to the natural world. ECO AmeriCorps members complete an 11-month term of service and are well-supported. Members benefits include gaining access to professional networks and training, an education award, health coverage and a living stipend. Being an ECO member also gives them the opportunity to explore areas of interest, build connections and gain confidence necessary to propel a career. Please share with anyone who may be passionate about making a difference, committed to improving our environment and who is over the age of 18. Contactdustin.bowman@vermont.gov with any questions. More Information can be found here: Open Positions | Department of Environmental Conservation (vermont.gov) Mount Holly Newsflash Mount Holly, Vermont United States of America You received this email because you signed up on our website.

Mount Holly Newsflash 4/19/2023

View in browser Mount Holly Newsflash Today's forecast:  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West wind 8 to 15 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com I have 4 snow tires that have 15,000 miles on them that are mounted on steel rims with OEM sensors that fit a Toyota Tacoma. Size is P245/75/R16. $500 firm. If interested call Sal at 203 940 4385. Thank you: Sal Mazzullo Contact: brigid526@gmail.com This is it! THE local Mud Season event is arriving on April 29, 2023! For the 65th time the Ludlow Rotary Club's Annual Penny Sale is upon us! You do not want to miss the fun! The 65th Annual Penny Sale on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Ludlow Elementary School Gym will begin at 6:00 promptly! We will have over 300 prizes on display of which many could very well end up in your possession! You can see some of the items donated by our local businesses at the prize window on Main Street at DJ's Restaurant. Admission is free! Refreshments will be available. Our cash raffle will conclude the evening! Top prize is $500 cash and you do not need to be present to win. Should you be in the building an additional $25 will be added to the winning ticket! Raffle tickets may be purchased online at www.ludlowrotary.com. This annual event of the Ludlow Rotary Club supports our scholarship program. Over the past two decades we have awarded local graduating seniors over $235,000 in scholarships to pursue higher education. The Ludlow Rotary Club is active locally and internationally. We strive to promote peace and good will. Meetings are held on Tuesdays at DJ's in Ludlow from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. New members are welcome. Any questions, please call Kim at 228-4000 or Jim at 228-8866. Thank you to all our local businesses who are so generous with their donations. This event is successful due to our many businesses! Maple syrup, ski passes, garden equipment, fishing poles, cash, restaurant gift cards and too much more to name has been donated to this event. If this is your first or 65th time attending, we are looking forward to seeing you for this Mud Season event! Have you scheduled your free Medicare Annual Wellness Visit? Free Annual Wellness Visits at Community Health focus on prevention and are designed to keep you healthy, lower your risk of illness and injury and support a healthy quality of life. Medicare patients who have been enrolled in Medicare Part B for at least 12 months are eligible. The annual wellness visit includes: meeting with a nurse or other care team member working with your provider blood pressure, height and weight taken questions about your medications, vaccines, mood, memory, mobility, family and living situation You will leave the visit with a wellness plan so take advantage of this Medicare benefit. Schedule your wellness visit today at Community Health https://chcrr.org or call 802-779-9169 Mount Holly Newsflash Mount Holly, Vermont United States of America You received this email because you signed up on our website.

Mount Holly Newsflash 4/17/2023

View in browser Mount Holly Newsflash Today's forecast: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com Hi Folks, As we enjoy a brief taste of summer and watch the mucky parts of our roads dry up to end mud season and bring Sugar Season to an end. It is time for another Chit Chat deadline which is coming up on Saturday April 22nd. By 6:00 pm. Please have all articles, announcements, advertisements and any other item you wish to share with our community, to me by then. Remember color items are always the best, no black and white. Enjoy This Lovely Spring. Happy Arbor Day, Diana Garrow, Editor chitchat@vermontel.net 802-259-2314 The Mount Holly Town Library outdoor book return is open again 24/7 For Sale 10 - 4' x 8' AE Solar Hot Water Panels Panels are currently in use and functioning. 16 years old Includes pump, accessories, etc. Buyer must disassemble and remove. 802-259-2116 or wkspatzer@aol.com Notice and Agenda Town Office & Remote Electronic – Regular Meeting Wednesday April 19, 2023 7:00 P.M. How to access the remote meeting ● By telephone: Dial +1 929-205-6099 ● By computer, smartphone, or tablet: Download Zoom meeting software. Join meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89833821716?pwd=aDBOWjJIcS9aQmorOX... ● If prompted, enter Meeting ID: 898 3382 1716 Passcode: 150038 If you wish to make a public comment but do not have the ability to comment remotely during the meeting, please email your comment(s) to planningcomm@mounthollyvt.org. Agenda 1. Call to order 2. Changes to agenda 3. Approval of minutes 4. Reports & Announcements a. Administrative Officer b. Planning Commission Chair 5. Correspondence a. Subdivision proposals b. Building Construction Registrations c. Wastewater system and potable water supply permits d. Email / Other 6. New business 7. Unfinished business a. Town Plan 8. Public comments 9. Upcoming meetings 10. Adjournment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 14, 2023 Okemo Valley Visitor Kiosk Updated Okemo Valley, VT: The front side of the Okemo Valley Regional Visitor Center Information Kiosk in Ludlow was recently unveiled with a ribbon cutting ceremony with some of the sponsors. It features a map of Okemo Valley within the state of Vermont, Okemo Valley Magazine, and the new Okemo Valley app. Sponsors were organized in these categories: LODGING: Jackson Gore Inn at Okemo, Echo Lake Inn, Timber Inn Motel, Inn at Water's Edge, Javic Mountain Retreat FOOD: Fox Run Hospitality, Coleman Brook Tavern at Jackson Gore, Echo Lake Inn, Green Mountain Sugar House, TPW Coffee Bar SERVICES: Fox Run Golf Club – Weddings & Events, Smokeshire Design, Engel & Volkers – Okemo, Four Season's Sotheby's International Realty – Okemo, William Raveis Vermont Properties ATTRACTIONS: Okemo Mountain Resort, President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Weston Theater, Crowley Cheese, Fox Run Golf Club The updated back of the Okemo Valley Regional Visitor Center Kiosk includes regional events, the Vermont Scenic Route 100 Byway, and the Discovery Map for the region. This back side of the kiosk was sponsored by William Raveis Vermont Properties. Thank you to Awesome Graphics for the new Kiosk, Dreamtree Graphics for the Kiosk design work, and Images by Donald Dill for the ribbon cutting ceremony photo. The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, member-driven association and the voice of 300+ businesses and the communities of 12 towns & villages in South Central Vermont along the Scenic Route 100 Byway, surrounded by Okemo, Ascutney & Magic mountains. OVRCC includes the communities of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Grafton, Londonderry, Ludlow, Mount Holly, Plymouth, Shrewsbury, Weathersfield, & Weston. OVRCC provides advocacy, support, and unified regional marketing to promote and enhance businesses in the region, as well as the four-season economy. (l to r) Participating in the Okemo Valley Kiosk ribbon cutting ceremony were: Beth Lee & Geralyn Donohue from Engel & Volkers, Liz McNally from Dreamtree Graphics, Nancy Pennell from Smokeshire Design, Carol Lighthall from the Okemo Valley Chamber, Glenn Heitsmith from Timber Inn Motel, Anna Tumber from Okemo, Sarah Sheehan from William Raveis VT Properties, Tom Gianola from Echo Lake Inn, and Diane Rousseau, Gary Coger & Terri Dinapoli from Four Season's Sotheby's International Realty. Thank you also to Awesome Graphics for the new Kiosk, Dreamtree Graphics for the Kiosk design work and Images by Donald Dill for the photo. Mount Holly Newsflash Mount Holly, Vermont United States of America You received this email because you signed up on our website.