| | Today's Forecast: Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. | | | | |
18th CENTURY VALENTINE WORKSHOP: In keeping with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) is running a series of events in 2026 to honor this occasion.
Letter writing in the Revolutionary War time period was not only a way to stay in touch with friends and family, write a valentine or conduct business, but it was critical to spying and winning the war. Using codes, ciphers and various "letter locking" techniques, messages were continually being sent by both Patriots and Loyalists.
On February 7 (Saturday) at 1:30 pm at the Cavendish Library, 573 Main St., Proctorsville, CHS will be hosting a workshop where participants will learn about the role of letter writing in the 18th century and have a chance to: write a Valentine using a "quill pen," try various types of letter locking and seal it with wax. This workshop is free and open to the public. It is recommended for those 12 and up.
In the event the workshop has to be changed due to weather, information will be posted to www.facebook.com/cavendishvt by 10 am on Feb. 7. For more information call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margocaulfield@icloud.com
| | | | | Mount Holly Planning Commission Notice and Agenda
Town Office & Remote Electronic – Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 6:30 PM
How to access the remote meeting
● By telephone: Dial +1 646 876 9923 (New York)
● By computer, smartphone, or tablet: Download Zoom meeting software. Join meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84448129939?pwd=zoA0yxIgUQO1K7LNI0wNCVPFHegUrp.1
● If prompted, enter Meeting ID: 844 4812 9939 Passcode: 122863
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
i. Gilbert status update
b. Email / Other
6. New Business
a. Adopt VLCT-based Rules of Procedure and Hearing Procedures
b. Form for documentation of subdivision process
c. Annual Report
7. Unfinished business
a. Subdivision Regulations revision process
8. Public comments
9. Upcoming meetings
10. Adjournment | | |
| | Today's Forecast: A chance of light snow before 7am, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 7am and 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. | | | | | Vermont Home Gardener
February is the best time imagine your next garden and decide what new things to grow this year. Despite the weather, now is the time to get your plans and seeds organized so you'll be ready when spring arrives. Seed catalogues have already been arriving and it's not too early to make your selections before the best varieties sell out.
The first step is to inventory what you already have on hand in leftover, saved seeds. Since most seeds from last year will still be good to plant this year make a list of what you have in last year's packets so you don't buy unnecessarily.
If you aren't into starting your own seeds but prefer ready-to-plant seedlings then you have plenty of time, but you'll not be able to get some of the best varieties for Vermont and miss out on the extra satisfaction of growing your own. There are many good seed sources nationwide but if you prefer to buy locally, as I do, here are some suggestions.
High Mowing Seed Company - Vermont based, all organic seeds, great selection.
FEDCO Seeds - based in Maine, good seeds, supplies, & tools, lower prices.
Johnny's Selected Seeds - based in Maine, organic & non-organic seeds, huge selection
Vermont Bean Seed Company – beans, vegetables, fruits, and more.
Vermont Wildflower Farm – wildflowers, perennials, bulbs, and veggies.
Maine Potato Lady - specialize in potatoes & onions
Online catalogues are great references for researching and buying and easy to use. Don't overlook their extensive guidelines and technical information that these companies provide online such as when to plant in our zone. Vermont Home Gardener will continue providing local advice and guidelines in the Chit Chat and the Mount Holly Newsflash. You can subscribe to my blog and get the archives of all previous articles at https://vermonthomegardener.com/ It's all free and your comments and questions are always welcome. | | | | Maple Monday! Maple Monday is here and we've got a new recipe to share with you. We're trying to purge the holiday sweets from our diet (not an easy feat!), and have been incorporating healthier options for our meals. When we think of salads, we think summer. Who says salads can't be made during the cold winter months?! Winter Fruit Salad with Maple-Lime Dressing. It's healthy, gluten-free and utilizes seasonal fruit. And it adds a burst of color to the table!Easy to put together, this salad can be served for brunch, lunch, dinner, or even a mid-day snack! Switch up the fruit as you see fit. Visit our website for all your Vermont maple shopping needs. Syrup, almonds, cream, candy and more. You shop, we'll ship.
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| | | | Plew Farm 1966 Healdville Rd, Mount Holly, VT 05758 | | Farm stand open Thursdays through Sundays from 12:00 - 5:00. 802-259-2250 |
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| | Today's Forecast: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible. | | | | | Saturday Jan 17th, 7 PM, Library Monthly Movie: "The Manchurian Candidate". A tense political thriller. Starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, Angela Lansbury. Roger Ebert called it "one of the best and brightest of American Films".
Joe Galbraith, Library Director Mount Holly Town Library
26 Maple Hill Road
Belmont, VT 05730
802.259.3707
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