Mount Holly Newsflash- Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Mount Holly Newsflash - Wednesday, February 22, 2023  The weather today in Mount Holly - A slight chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com The American Red Cross will hold a BLOOD DRIVE on Monday, March 13, 12:00 - 5:30 pm at the Ludlow Community Center.  Call 100-RED-CROSS to make an appointment. PLEASE GIVE BLOOD. ***Take advantage of RAPIDPASS the day of the drive.***

Mount Holly Newsflash- Monday, February 20, 2023

Mount Holly Newsflash - Monday, February 20, 2023  The weather today in Mount Holly - Isolated rain showers between noon and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 6 to 15 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 Update on effort to allow seniors to stay in their homes About 15 residents from Mount Holly, Shrewsbury and Wallingford continue to meet weekly taking the initial steps that we hope will lead to a structured approach to supporting those who want to stay in their own homes as they age. We had hoped to include a survey in the March issues of our local papers, but it won't be ready. It will, however, be available at the polls in March, as well as Town and Informational Meetings, Post Offices, local stores, and other public places. This anonymous survey will ask what you need or think that you will need. One over-arching question asks, "what three things do you worry about the most as you think about staying in your home as you get older?" This initial survey is about needs only. It will be followed by one seeking volunteers to provide services once we know what services are needed! We hope your responses will provide much needed direction as we develop plans. We'll provide drop boxes at each location. There will also be an on-line version. We'd love to get wide participation. Many people have already come forward offering to help. We are keeping a roster of names. It's possible that we may need a few folks to help compiling the results of the survey(s) or be a short-term participant on a subcommittee that is working on a specific project. We really cannot say exactly what we'll need yet. If you think that you would like to be involved and haven't already responded, please let one of us know. Please send your name and email address, if you live in: Mount Holly: to Kathy Leber kleber@vermontel.net Shrewsbury: to Linda Fontana lafhaha_2000@yahoo.com Wallingford: to Sandy Eddy seddy@vermontel.net

Mount Holly Newsflash- Friday, February 17, 2023

Mount Holly Newsflash - Friday, February 17, 2023  The weather today in Mount Holly - Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms before noon, then freezing rain between noon and 1pm, then snow and sleet between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of snow showers. Cloudy. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 14 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com Hi Folks,       This winter sure has been very different with which feels like spring no more than a week or so after Groundhog Day.  No snow to speak of.  We will see what March will bring.        It is that time again another Chit Chat Deadline coming up on Wednesday February 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 to send all pictures etc. in color as they look so nice on the website with color. Happy President's Day, Diana Garrow, Editor chitchat@vermontel.net 802-259-2314 Please join us on February 18th at 7 PM at the Mount Holly Town Library as we present "The Epic of Everest", the official film record of the ill-fated 1924 British expedition and the subsequent disappearance of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. Their fate remained a mystery until the discovery of George Mallory's body high on the slopes of the North Face of the mountain in 1999. The movie will be presented in the Community Room underneath the library. -- Joe Galbraith, Library Director Mount Holly Town Library 26 Maple Hill Road Belmont, VT 05730 802.259.3707   dedicated to providing a local alternative to commercially produced factory food   Happy Friday! Another weekend is here and the start of a good one at that.  We've got some milder temperatures this morning here at the farm with the possibility of some precipitation throughout the day.   We have our calving pens ready in the big red barn and expect to see the first calf within the next couple of weeks.  Keep an eye on our social media pages for cute calf pics! We have been in the sugar bush tapping trees, fixing lines and getting the sugar house in order for the season.  We're looking forward to sugaring! Inside the farm stand we've got our shelves stocked and ready for you to shop.  Last weeks big seller was Walnut Hill Farm's salami!  Wow, I didn't anticipate that many salamis to leave the stand.  Looks like I'll need to pick up more this weekend.  Also on our shelves you'll find we have maple syrup, honey, mustards, bbq sauce, seasonings, and vinegar.  Pizza and gelato in the freezers.  And cheese, milk, yogurt, cider in the fridge!  Seasonal produce table contains apples, carrots, onions, garlic, squash, and beets.  Need a gift for someone special (or yourself)?  We've got some beautiful canvas prints as well as hand crafted wood shadow boxes.  And note cards too! We're looking forward to seeing you this weekend.  Don't shop alone, bring a friend!  We'll be open through the weekend from 12:00 - 5:00.   OUR WEBSITE IS OPEN 24/7 FOR YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENCE  MAPLE SYRUP ~ MAPLE CREAM ~ MAPLE ALMONDS ~ MAPLE CANDY CLICK HERE FOR ALL THINGS MAPLE!     Plew Farm 1966 Healdville Road     Mount Holly, Vermont  05758 www.plewfarm.com Farm stand open Thursdays through Sundays (CLOSED MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY) 12:00pm - 5:00pm   802.259.2250 plewfarm@gmail.com   Free COVID Tests Available at the Town Office through March 31 The Mount Holly Town Office has at-home COVID-19 antigen tests available for free to the public.  These tests are for the purpose of detecting an active COVID-19 infection in individuals 2 years of age and older, and have been provided to the Town by the Vermont Department of Health.  Tests are available on a first-come, first-served basis, for pickup during normal Town Office hours, Monday-Thursday, 8-4 pm. Up to four antigen kits (8 tests total) may be taken per person, until supplies run out. There is no total limit on households with more than one person.  Please note that the tests available for free pick-up have original printed expirations dated in 2022. On August 29, 2022, the FDA approved extended expiration date extensions for multiple brands of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, including those being distributed by the Town. The tests available for pick-up at the Town Office now expire on March 31, 2023.