Mount Holly Newsflash 10/6/24

 

Mount Holly Newsflash

Today's Forecast: Sunny, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 1 to 8 mph.

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Select Board Meeting

Town Office

October 10, 2024, 6:00 pm

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Consideration of any changes and/or additions to the agenda
  4. Approval of September 10th, 20th and October 1st minutes.

  5. Reports
    1. Highways & Transfer Station Report - Clinton Woolley
      1. Hortonville Culvert
      2. Winter Salt
      3. Missing Road Signs
      4. Warming Shed Cleaning
    2. Treasurer's Report - Elizabeth Karle
    3. Fire Department Update - Bill Austin
    4. Conservation Commission Update
      1. October Re-appointments: Jim Corven, Phil Crane
    5. ACO Update

  6. New Business
    1. Status of the Rutland Regional Plan Update - Steffanie Bourque
    2. Confirm Fuel Vendor
    3. Discuss BCBSVT Renewal
    4. November Planning Commission Reappointments: Jim Seward, Andrew Seward
    5. Vermont 250th Anniversary Commission Heritage Partners
  1. Ongoing & Old Business
    1. Vote on Using Paving Reserve Fund for Shunpike Paving Project
    2. Discuss and Approve Private Road Sign Policy

  2. Citizen Comments
  3. Announcements
    1. Town Office Closures: Indigenous People's Day: October 14; Veteran's Day: November 11; Thanksgiving: November 27th at noon - November 28th; Christmas: December 24th at noon- December 26th; New Year's Day

  4. Review & Sign Orders
  5. Executive Session: Title 1 V.S.A. S 313(a)(3) – personnel:
  6. Adjourn


Recreation Ideas for Mount Holly

Anyone with ideas for recreation opportunities in Mount Holly is invited to a brainstorming meeting this Tuesday, Oct 8 at 7 PM in the Historical Museum.

Here is a list of ideas that have been suggested that may or may not be practical.  What could be added to the list?

  • Safer and more pleasant walking trails.  Some landowners welcome people to walk on their land but trails need better marking and publicizing.
  • Trails for skiing, snowshoeing, biking
  • Gravel side walks adjacent to some of our roads
  • Bird walks and other guided naturalist walks
  • Star Lake swimming with lifeguards and/or swim lessons
  • Playground facilities at Star Lake
  • Ice skating on Star Lake
  • Adult basketball, soccer, softball and/or bocci games
  • Evening use of MH School gym
  • Existing recreation opportunities that just need to be publicized

The MH Conservation Commission is organizing the meeting with the support of the Select Board.  Initially we hope to develop a list of recreation opportunities that we might want to explore.  Then small groups might work together to determine if an idea is feasible and what will need to be done to make it real.

You are invited to share ideas or questions by phone (259-2803) or email (david@davidsmartin.net)

Dave Martin

Mount Holly Newsflash 10/5/24

 

Mount Holly Newsflash

Today's Forecast:Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 6 to 12 mph.

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Now Accepting New Clients!

Souleful Practices in Mount Holly is accepting new clients.

Conveniently located just above the Mount Holly post office!

Soule specializes in Cupping Massage, but also offers Swedish + Herbal Massages with hand made herbal oils + herbal facial steams, Hot Stones, Cold Stone Face Massage (perfect for fall allergy relief) as well as Reiki, and some sound healing modalities.

Visit her website at SoulefulPractices.com

Call/Text: 860-248-9704

Email: SoulefulPractices@gmail.com


We need your help with 2 things, please.

Help us meet our goal - Cow Plop or BUST!

The Board is almost full, only 20 squares left to make it complete. Today, Saturday Oct 5th, you will find a Mount Holly Community Association Board member at the transfer station making our last push to sell all the squares. We can do it with your help!

$10.00 a square with 3 chances to win. The grand plop gets you $100 plus a gift basket with items contributed by our Cider Day vendors. We are also raffling off 2 additional prizes that include $50 and a gift basket.

Next, we still need volunteers to help at Cider Days. We have a number of 2 hour shifts at the merchandise gazebo, food tent, and the photo contest table (in the community room). This is a great opportunity to meet some new folks and help us make Cider Days successful. It's not hard, it's loads of fun, and it's for a GREAT cause. We hope you will consider helping us out. Please contact Alex if you'd like to volunteer 802-855-1857

As always, thank you so much for your support - it's all about community!

Your MHCA Board of Directors

Mount Holly Newsflash 10/4/24

 

Mount Holly Newsflash

Today's Forecast: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 1 to 8 mph.

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4 Snow Tires for Subaru Outback 2017

225/65R17

Used one winter, great condition

My sister in California has the car now and she does not need snow

tires.

$75 each
Dave Martin
259-2803
david@davidsmartin.net


Welcome to the Weekend

It's Friday and the start to the weekend is looking to be a good one! The leaves are changing, and it is absolutely beautiful. Grab a few minutes this weekend and take a ride. The Vermont foliage does not disappoint.

We have a very few turkeys available for Thanksgiving. Our turkeys are pasture raised right here on our farm. The weights of our turkeys generally average 18lbs. Price is $6.65/lb. A deposit is required to hold your reservation. If you're interested in having a fresh Plew Farm Thanksgiving turkey, please contact us to reserve yours.

The pullets, our young laying hens, are settling in quite nicely. And they've started laying eggs as well! Nothing like farm fresh eggs.

The farm stand is ready for all your shopping adventures! Meat, maple, eggs, and so much more. Veggies this weekend will include: carrots, onions, garlic, squash, apples, greens, beets and tomatoes.

Grilling season may be winding down, but that just means our slow cookers are coming out! Soups (ham hocks, sausage, beef shanks); Roasts (beef round, pork shoulder); Ground Beef (chili, meatloaf, goulash). And don't forget breakfast! We've got the bacon, breakfast sausage, pancake mix, eggs, English muffins, and even butter!

We look forward to seeing you at the farm stand. We are open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:00 - 5:00. Located at 1966 Healdville Road in Mount Holly. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.

Please be mindful of other customers, farm equipment and grandkids as you pull into our driveway. We've got plenty of parking in front of the farm stand.