Mount Holly Newsflash 12/20/2023

 

Mount Holly Newsflash

Today's Forecast: Sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind around 12 mph.

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

Dear VCRD Friends and Partners,

As you might have seen, in partnership with the Preservation Trust of Vermont and the Vermont Community Foundation, we are launching a new program – The Village Trust Initiative – to help towns set up or galvanize a local trust to take on projects that address a community need such as the revitalization of a general store, the creation of a community center, improvement of accessibility and use of underutilized town halls, the transition of large historic single-household dwellings into village-scale affordable housing, and more.

We're now hiring a director to help launch the initiative! The Village Trust Initiative Director must be a team player with excellent communication skills, an eagerness to learn, a strong sense of mission in service to Vermont communities, and a strong grasp of community engagement, facilitation, and project development strategies, particularly as applicable to small, rural communities. Please consider applying and share the opportunity widely!

Find the full job description and application information on our website here. The application deadline is December 21st.

Mount Holly Newsflash 12/19/2023

 

Mount Holly Newsflash

Today's Forecast:A chance of snow showers between 10am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 34, with temperatures falling to around 27 in the afternoon. West wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Details:
...Observed flooding changed to Moderate severity and increased in
duration for the following rivers in Vermont...

Otter Creek At Center Rutland affecting Rutland County.
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Otter Creek at Center Rutland.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Until the river stage falls below 9 feet, low lying
portions of several roads in Rutland County will remain flooded.
In Rutland, flooded roads will include Dorr Drive, Park Street and
Clement Road. High water will also approach Meadow Street and the
adjacent recreation fields will flood. Downstream in Proctor and
Pittsford, numerous roads will remain flooded, along with Route 73
west of Brandon. In Clarendon, low lying portions of South Creek
Rd. will remain flooded between Walker Mountain Rd. and
Wallingford, and water will approach Alfrecha Rd.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:45 AM EST Tuesday was 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 5.4 feet Thursday
evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.7 feet on 12/26/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&

Information:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 245 PM EST.

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

The Ludlow Fire Department successfully raised $14,570 through a series of fundraising events. The funds were collected from the highly anticipated Fire & Ice Event, an online Silent Auction, and the Fire & Ice merchandise sale.

The fundraising committee, comprised of Kathy Burns, Kevin Barnes, Terry Fortuna, Abby Childs, Lisa Schmidt, and Claire Isherwood, worked tirelessly to organize this event. Their unwavering commitment and effort were instrumental in making this fundraising campaign such a resounding success.

The following businesses also deserve special recognition for sponsoring** the event and/or donating auction items to the cause. Their generosity and commitment to the community are truly commendable, and their support will undoubtedly go a long way in ensuring the Ludlow Fire Department can continue to provide essential services to the residents of Ludlow and beyond.

- Okemo Mountain Resort / Vail Resorts**

- William Raveis Vermont Properties**

- Open Door Vacation Rentals**

- M&M Excavating**

- Ted Stryhas Builders**

- Aubuchon Hardware

- Blue Sky Trading Co

- Calm Moments Massage Studio

- Castle Hill Resort & Spa

- Clear Choice Pool & Spa

- Clearlake Furniture

- Cota & Cota

- Echo Lake Inn

- Eb Kinney and Bruce Schmidt

- Engel & Volkers Okemo

- Fox Run Golf Club

- Fox Run Hospitality

- Garvey & Garvey

- Goodman's American Pie

- Green Mountain Sugar House

- Homestyle Hotel

- Johnny's Kitchen

- Lavalley Building Supply

- Ludlow Insurance Agency Inc

- Magris Talc

- Main & Mountain

- Master Plumbing & Heating, Inc

- Northern Ski Works

- Papa John's Sugar Shack

- PrimeLending

- Russ Hurlburt Photography

- Stemwinder

- Teaselwood Design

- The Boot Pro

- The Book Nook

- The Cookster

- The Eatery

- The Killarney

- The Vermont Country Store

- Three Graces

- Tygart Mountain Sports

- Unofficial Okemo

- Wine & Cheese Depot

For further inquiries or to make a donation, please contact:

Ludlow Fire Department

67 Pond Street, Ludlow, VT 05149

802-228-2211

Mount Holly Newsflash 12/18/2023

 

Mount Holly Newsflash

Today's Forecast: Rain. Cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. South wind 7 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wind Advisory issued December 18 at 3:53AM EST until December 18 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Burlington VT

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph

expected.

* WHERE...Rutland, Eastern Addison, Eastern Chittenden, and

Eastern Franklin counties in Vermont.

* WHEN...Now until 4 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated power outages may

result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest southeast winds are expected to

slide northward between 6 AM and 11 AM. Locally stronger winds

are possible in the immediate western slopes of the Greens.

Instructions

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high

profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

High Wind Watch issued December 17 at 3:42AM EST until December 18 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Burlington VT
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.

* WHERE...Rutland, Eastern Addison, Eastern Chittenden, and
Eastern Franklin counties in Vermont.

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur
between 3 AM and noon on Monday, especially along the western
slopes of the Greens.
Instructions
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

Flood Watch issued December 18 at 3:59AM EST until December 19 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be

possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern New York and all of central and

northern Vermont including the Northeast Kingdom.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,

creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- Widespread rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches with locally

higher amounts on eastern upslope locations along the Green

and Adirondack Mountains is expected. In addition,

significant snowmelt is expected Monday given near record

temperatures and strong winds. The combination of rainfall

and snow melt is expected to bring area rivers into minor to

moderate flood stage.

- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood

Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared

to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued December 17 at 3:32AM EST until December 19 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be

possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern New York and all of central and

northern Vermont including the Northeast Kingdom

* WHEN...From late Sunday through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,

creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- Widespread rainfall amounts of 1-2.5 inches with locally

higher amounts on eastern upslope locations along the Green

and Adirondack Mountains is expected. In addition,

significant snowmelt is expected Sunday into Monday given

near record temperatures and strong winds. The combination of

rainfall and snow melt is expected to bring area rivers into

minor flood stage with some rivers possibly approaching

moderate flood stage.

- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood

Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared

to take action should flooding develop

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News from Wally's Corner

Find us at our new location at the Olde Barnyard 

5444 VT-103, Cuttingsville, VT 05738
Holiday Hours

We will be open ALL WEEK LONG as we head into the holidays, with extended hours during our regular schedule. We've got gifts for all budgets from stocking stuffers to memorable local & handmade goods. Come by and see us:
Monday 12/17: 8am-10:30am

Tuesday 12/18: 9am-2pm

Wednesday-Sunday: 10am-6pm
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The Mount Holly Town Library will be closed from Monday December 25,2023 - Monday January 1, 2024. We will reopen on Tuesday January 2, 2024.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Joe Galbraith, Library Director

Mount Holly Town Library
26 Maple Hill Road
Belmont, VT 05730
802.259.3707