Mount Holly Newsflash- Tuesday, December 14, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Tuesday, December 14, 2021  The weather today in Mount Holly - Sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com Shout out to Jim Seward and all our local first responders, as well as Green Mountain Power! A tree came down across Rt 155 last night and took the power line with it. They worked all night to restore power. Thank you! Hope you are all sleeping late this morning! Leah Knoll Mount Holly Planning Commision Notice and Agenda  Remote Electronic – Regular Meeting Wednesday December 15, 2021 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=aDBOWjJIcS9aQmorOXYwdENzZytBZz09  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   Call to order Changes to agenda Approval of minutes Reorganization Introductions Election of officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Recording Secretary) Adopt Rules of Procedure and Conflict of Interest Policy Reports & Announcements Correspondence Subdivision proposals 2021-03 Bolalek signed and recorded 2021-04 Garrow rescinded Building Construction Registrations Roberts 2837 Route 155 Wastewater system and potable water supply permits Email / Other Terry Shearer RE: wastewater permit notices Will Dodge RE: update on cell tower progress Unfinished business New business Town Report Budget Public comments Upcoming meetings Adjournment Dear Friend of Rutland Welcomes,  As you know, Rutland Welcomes is gearing up to welcome people from Afghanistan into our community. While there are some differences between now and 2016, some things remain the same. Notably, we are once again relying on you - our amazing community - to help our new neighbors have what they need to make Vermont their new home.   To that end, we have recreated the list of things each family will need when they arrive. You will surely recognize the list - maybe you even remember what you donated last time! Be assured, your previous donations were well received, they went first to the three families from Syria who now live in Rutland City and then to families in need in Rutland County and Vermont. Anything remaining was safely stored behind the Coop in anticipation for the time we could start welcoming people into our community again. And we are happy to say - that time has now arrived! HERE IS THE FULL SCOOP   WHAT CAN YOU DONATE? We have created a Google Spreadsheet (HERE is the link) so you can see, in real time, what items we need for our new neighbors. Once you decide what you want to donate, type your name, email, phone, and the quantity of each item you want to donate, directly on the spreadsheet. We will use this spreadsheet to keep track of what we need and what is already promised. It is fine if you are not able to donate the entire quantity requested of any item(s). Just type in the quantity you are committing to on the spreadsheet. If you see an item only partially committed to, feel free to add your name and quantity to that item. Some items will require more than one person to fulfill the quantity needed.  If you prefer, you can email me directly and I will input the information into the spreadsheet. AT THIS TIME, PLEASE DO NOT DONATE ANYTHING THAT IS NOT ON THIS SPREADSHEET.  WHERE WILL YOU DELIVER YOUR DONATIONS? Thanks to the Rutland Co-op, you can bring your donations directly to the Co-op, anytime the store is open. Please make sure your NAME and an ITEMIZED LIST of your donations is taped to your donations. When you get to the Co-op, connect with a staff person and tell them you have items to donate to Rutland Welcomes. A staff member will take your donations and bring them to the designated areas we have set up for storage. WHAT ABOUT LARGER ITEMS? We currently DO NOT have storage for larger items such as dishes, pots and pans, lamps, furniture, etc.  Therefore, for those items (indicated in RED on the spreadsheet) we are asking you to commit to what you can donate but hold on to the items until they can be delivered directly to a family. Thank you for making this adjustment with us.  CAN I DONATE GIFT CARDS? Yes!  We need lots of gift cards for various stores around Rutland. You can bring your donated gift cards to the Co-op or you can mail them to Carol Tashie, 242 Creek Road, Wallingford, VT 05773.  CHECKS? Yes!  Checks should be made out to "Bridge to Rutland" with a line in the memo stating RUTLAND WELCOMES. "Bridge to Rutland" is a 501(c)3 so your checks are tax deductible.  Checks should be mailed to Carol Tashie, 242 Creek Road, Wallingford, VT 05773. Please do not bring checks to the Co-op. Money from your checks will be used to support our new neighbors in Rutland County. DONATIONS TO USCRI? Donations can also be made directly to USCRI through their website. https://refugees.org/uscri-vermont/ These donations will be used to support all of the work of USCRI but cannot be designated for use specifically in Rutland. WHAT ABOUT CLOTHES? We DO NOT have the capacity to accept donations of clothes. Every family will have different wants and needs and should get the clothing that is right for them. To that end, the Open Door Mission in Rutland has generously offered to make sure that all recent arrivals can get the clothes they need, free of charge, from the Mission store. Therefore, we encourage you to donate clothing (as well as items not on our spreadsheet) to the Open Door Mission to thank them for their generosity. When you donate items to the Mission, they WILL NOT be saved for our new neighbors; instead, they will be sold at the Mission store. When our new neighbors arrive, they will be able to get whatever they need from the Mission store. Please do not ask the Mission to store any clothes or other donations for Rutland Welcomes. They do not have the capacity to do this. Thank you. Thank you so much for helping to support our new neighbors! Feel free to share this request widely!  Carol Tashie, Pat Hunter, Stephanie Jones for Rutland Welcomes An old small dwarf tree fell in my yard in East Wallingford. With mild weather I am hoping someone with knowhow can help me to get it up and protected from bad weather.   Free for the taking: there is wood available and easily accessible (may need cutting to load) from an apple tree that was taken down a few months ago.    Thank you.   Cecile Betit 802 259 2472

Mount Holly Newsflash- Monday, December 13, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Monday, December 13, 2021  The weather today in Mount Holly - Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 14 to 18 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com Free Wieder 4100 total body exercise machine…. complete.  You dismantle and move.  Email only:   dmq40@vemontel.net / nmc@vermontel.net

Mount Holly Newsflash- Friday, December 10, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Friday, December 10, 2021  The weather today in Mount Holly - A chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com  :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: For Immediate Release: Vt-SBDC Sponsors & Hosts: The Ins and Outs of Unemployment for the Small Business Owner, Via Zoom: December 13th., 12 Noon Contact Person: Teresa Miele <teresa.miele@hracquired.com>   ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::  Greetings...While late in the game, it is my pleasure to forward this valuable workshop information.  Please promote in whatever manner possible.  If this reaches one more person, it was worth the effort! In Service, Lisa Donohue, MA, LMT www.facebook.com/thrivecenterofthegreenmountains 802-446-2499 dedicated to providing a local alternative to commercially produced factory food   Happy Holidays! The holiday season is here and one of our favorite times of the year.  We've seen a lot of folks here at the farm stand doing their holiday shopping.  Are you set for your holiday meals?!  Don't forget we have whole chickens in various sizes.  We'll help you decide which size meets your needs.  Sirloin tip roasts add a nice touch to your holiday table.  Grab some garlic, potatoes and carrots to round out your meal.  And we have a few smoked hams left - so if you're thinking you'd like one, please stop by sooner rather than later! Gifts for everyone too.  Many of them are $10 or less (mustards, hot sauce, salsa, maple cream, maple candy, soap, dishcloths, just to name a few!). Not sure what to get that special person on your list?  Don't fret any longer!  We have gift certificates available here at the farm stand.  Available in any amount and can be used on anything sold inside our farm stand.  How cool is that?! Morgan will be dropping by on Saturday with her freshly made croissants and pastries.  Get her while the getting is good.  (We open at 12:00).  3 Bears Bakery fresh bread will also be available! And don't forget the maple folks.  Our shelves are stocked and these make the most amazing gifts.  You can also visit our website and we'll ship your order right out! Our farm stand is located at 1966 Healdville Road in Mount Holly.  We are open Tuesdays through Sundays from 12:00pm - 5pm (closed on Mondays).  We look forward to seeing you this weekend!   Please be cautious and drive accordingly when driving in and out of our driveway.  Be on the lookout for farm equipment, dogs, other customers, and  grandchildren!      Maple Syrup in Plastic Jugs   $29.00   Shop now     Wood Fired Maple Syrup   $22.00   Shop now   Plew Farm 1966 Healdville Road     Mount Holly, Vermont  05758 www.plewfarm.com Farm stand open Tuesdays through Sundays (CLOSED ON MONDAYS) 12:00pm - 5:00pm   802.259.2250 plewfarm@gmail.com   "It's A Wonderful Life" Highlights Christmas Season at Heald Auditorium, Dec. 18   The classical Christmas movie, "It's a Wonderful Life", will be the featured Christmas film in the Ludlow Town Hall's Heald Auditorium on Saturday, December 18 at 7 PM.   This Frank Capra's classic is a story that has withstood the test of time and brought tears and joy to people all over the globe.  Starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, supported by Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, and a host of great film stars, it is the tale of a small-town man who discovers that his life has brought happiness to the people in the town – only after he believes he has failed.   It is the kind of movie that needs no explanation.  The years of its exposure has made it something that is part of our folk-lore.  A man, with the aid of his as yet 'unwinged' angel, is compelled to review his past after believing his only value is from his life insurance policy for his family.   As with all FOLA movies, the event is free and open to everyone; donations are appreciated.  In keeping with the town policy on Covid-19, masks are required for those  not vaccinated and recommended for those vaccinated.  For information, (802)228-7239 and https://fola.us.