Mount Holly Newsflash 7/15/25

Mount Holly Newsflash

Today's Forecast: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 3 mph.

Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com

Latest edition of the Chitchat


Dear TRSU Community,

As shared with you in previous messages, PowerSchool, a third-party vendor we use for managing student and employee information, experienced a data security incident on December 28, 2024. It is important to note that our local systems were not affected. However, certain information from our district stored on PowerSchool's Student Information System (SIS) may have been compromised.

PowerSchool is offering two years of complimentary identity protection services and credit monitoring services to students and educators who enroll by July 31, 2025. Details about how to enroll can be found at this website PowerSchool Notice of Data Breach. As the enrollment deadline approaches, we wanted to ensure that all are informed and have the opportunity to take advantage of the offered services.

Thank you,

Layne Millington

TRSU Superintendent


Mount Holly Town Democrats are meeting Wednesday evening, 7/23, at 6PM in the Community Room of the Mount Holly Town Library Building. There will be Democrats from Shrewsbury and Ludlow in attendance as well.
Agenda is to discuss possible coordination of Democrats between the three towns.
Any Democrats are welcome to attend!
Andy Tanger 802-345-5195


Winsome Fly found in Mount Holly

Thanks to an observant biologist in Washington state a Winsome Fly (Istocheta aldrichi) egg on a Japanese Beetle reported on the Mount Holly Biodiversity Project iNaturalist website was seen and confirmed. The Winsome Fly is a natural parasite of Japanese Beetles and was introduced into the U.S years ago in an effort to control the destructive beetle introduced accidently from Japan in 1912. This report is a great example of how the iNaturalist program can find important information through scientific collaboration. A good reason to get out exploring nature and report your finding on iNaturalist.

If you find a Japanese Beetle (yes, they have begun emerging now) with a tiny white spot on its back (thorax) near its head do NOT kill that beetle. It is already doomed, will not be able to lay its normal 30-40 eggs, and after the Winsome Fly larva hatches inside the beetle and eats its insides it will emerge as a small fly that will go on to lay its own eggs on more Japanese Beetles. Biological control at work!

More information about the Winsome Fly and Japanaese Beetles can be found HERE. The recent observation that resulted in this discovery can be seen on the Mount Holly Biodiversity Project website.


Mount Holly Newsflash 7/14/25

Mount Holly Newsflash

Today's Forecast: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com

Latest edition of the Chitchat

Come and join us in a free Community Mingle on July 20th - a great opportunity to meet some new people or socialize with those you do. Bring a friend or two! Become a vital part of our community. Get to know GMN - find out about upcoming events, activities, shared experiences, what you can do and what we can do for you! Help us grow Green Mountain Neighbors!

FRIDAY, JULY 18. 6 PM
ROD MACDONALD at the Shrewsbury Meeting House
Rod is a gifted singer-songwriter, creating songs of social commentary and humanity's shared experiences. The good kind of tunes that get stuck in your head. A key player in NYC's folk revival, Rod performed at Greenwich Village hotspots like the Speakeasy and The Bottom Line, and co-founded the Greenwich Village Folk Festival. His songs have been covered by many artists, and he's appeared on stage with a myriad of performers on a list that reads like the Who's Who of American folk music. In addition to being a prolific song spinner, and with a background in the Army, law school, as a journalist, educator and novelist, Rod sees the world through many lenses, and his sweet tenor voice, harmonica and guitar help to tell the stories.
Please pay what you are able to with cash, check or Venmo contribution at the concerts. This is all about connecting with your community and having a good time with your neighbors. Bring a chair or blanket. If rainy, we move indoors.
For more info, call 802-558-2708, email singtolive57@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook: Shrewsbury Meeting House Concert Series.
This evening's food options will be provided by Marble Valley Kitchen.

It's Maple Monday!

Welcome to the start of a brand new week. We're here to share a recipe or two with you!

Fresh veggies are coming in strong and what better way to showcase the bounty than with a salad recipe! This one is simple and with only a few ingredients. Cucumber Salad. Using fresh cucumbers, red onion, and dill from the garden. This refreshing salad will be on your dinner table tonight! Heck, we may even have it for lunch!

Speaking of fresh, this is the week we've all been waiting for. Fresh chicken will be available at the farm stand on Wednesday. We are just as excited as you! And here's one of our earlier recipes for those of you who want to roast their chicken. This Maple Roast Chicken recipe is a keeper. You can pair it with your cucumber salad too!

Remember you can shop our website for all your maple cravings! Order online 24/7. Bring a taste of our Vermont maple into your home. You shop, we'll ship!

Plew Farm
1966 Healdville Road Mount Holly, VT 05758


Farm stand open Wednesdays through Sundays 12:00-5:00


www.plewfarm.com 802.259.2250 plewfarm@plewfarm.com


Mount Holly Newsflash 7/13/25

Mount Holly Newsflash

Today's Forecast: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com

Latest edition of the Chitchat

We are getting ready for an eight week old Labrador retriever. If
anyone has any of the following items no longer in use in your home, we would greatly appreciate you contacting us. Many sincere thanks! We could use gates to block off doorways, a small wading/swimming pool, soccer balls, and a large foam mat. Call Beth at (802) 989-1909


Special Select Board Meeting

Mount Holly Town Office

50 School St
Mount Holly, VT 05758

July 14th 2025

4:30 pm

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Liquor License Application: Okemo View Lane
  3. Adjourn