| | Today's Forecast: A chance of rain showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. | | | | | VSO Trio Visits Ludlow for Concert Nov. 2 The Vermont Symphony Orchestra comes to the Ludlow Auditorium for an afternoon of delightful chamber music from across the globe on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 PM in the Heald Auditorium of the Ludlow Town Hall.. Featuring violinists Jane Kittredge and Brooke Quiggins Saulnier along with cellist John Dunlop, this time-traveling program covers all musical eras, including a Sonata de Chiesa by Corelli, a quaint Haydn London Trio, Borodin's romantic g minor trio. The program concludes with a medley of contemporary works from Canada, Scandinavia and the United States. Shelburne-based violinist, teacher and curator Jane Kittredge can be seen and heard performing with numerous ensembles across the northeast. A graduate of the Mannes College of Music (BM, MM) she co-founded the contemporary string quartet, Skylark, and performs with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, and is a sought-after ensemble leader and member. An avid educator, Jane is the Violin Professor at the University of Vermont, and maintains a small private studio in Shelburne. Jane is a Board member for the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and the Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival, and is the orchestra manager for the Burlington Choral Society, Aurora Chamber Singers, and Solaris Vocal Ensemble. Based in Monkton, Brooke Quiggins is the Assistant Principal Second Violinist of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, performs with the VSO's Jukebox Quartet and TurnMusic, and serves as Concertmaster of the Opera Company of Middlebury. She holds both Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Manhattan School of Music. Brooke has collaborated with artists including Gloria Estefan, John Legend, and Sufjan Stevens, and her performances can be heard on Sony Classical, Naxos, and other labels. In addition to her performing career, she serves as Director of Operations at MKI Artists. Jericho-based John Dunlop is the Vermont Symphony Orchestra's Principal Cello, a member of SKYLARK and Jukebox string quartets, and a regular performer with Opera Company Middlebury, Opera North, and the Burlington Chamber Orchestra. He studied at Oberlin and San Francisco Conservatories, and maintains a private studio in Richmond. In addition to cello, John is an accomplished guitar and bouzouki player. The program is free to everyone; donations are appreciated. Doors will open at 1:30 PM. For information, 802-855-8896. Members of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra performing in the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall on Sunday, Nov. 2, are Jane Kittredge. Brooke Quiggins Saulnier and cellist John Dunlop. They will perform a variety of classical and contemporary pieces. This free event is sponsored by FOLA in conjunction with the VSO. | | | | | | | | From the Mount Holly Conservation Commission: Take a hike!!!!
The trails near the Old Syria farm off Shunpike Road are now marked and signs directing visitors have been posted. The MHCC will host a walking tour of the trails on Sat. Oct. 25 at 1 pm. We hope you can join us then near the junction of Syria and Shunpike Roads. Park in the field on the north side of Shunpike 100 yards west of the junction with Syria road. Map and directions are on the Commission website https://www.mounthollyvt.org/conservation-commission/
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Belmont General Store Update: After Thomas Dairy closed, this part of Vermont did not get any fresh milk deliveries direct from the dairy farms. That changed today! The Belmont Store is happy to announce we are now able to buy fresh milk and dairy products direct from Monuments Farms. With this new relationship we are able to drop our milk prices by 20%! We have updated store hours: Monday to Saturday 7am - 6pm Sunday 7am - 1pm We have new and improved Breakfast Sandwiches made every morning, pastries, Roast Beef and Turkey Sandwiches prepared daily. We hope to see you soon!
| | | | | Hello.. My name is Jack Wright and my wife Stephanie and I are looking
for a part time nanny for our 4 month old daughter. This position is
Monday to Friday 12 PM-4 PM (20 hrs per week). We live on Upper Cold
River Road and both work remotely so it is a pretty flexible position.
The pay is $20. to $25. an hour depending on experience /references.
Do you know of anyone who may be interested or could you please circulate this message?
Feel free to call to discuss!
802-952-9721
Thanks, Jack | | | | | Halloween is just around the corner. Our October Movie is "MEN IN BLACK" starring Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith Saturday October 25th at 7 PM | | | | | These hills are still alive with the sound of music! Here are two special presentations about to happen. Please join us.
Shrewsbury Singers on Sunday, Oct. 26 2 pm at the Russellville Schoolhouse, 18 Crown Point Rd, Shrewsbury, VTFree Will Donation. Directed by Licia Gambino, featuring songs by composer/arrangers Brendan Taaffe, Peter Amidon, and Sweet Honey in the Rock, along with songs from South African and Caribbean cultures and more!
Heartwood: Singing Workshop at 2 pm and "The Well Tree" at 4 pm on Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Shrewsbury Meeting House, 88 Lottery Rd, Shrewsbury, VT
Singing Workshop: 2-3pm (Suggested donation - $10-25) The Well Tree: 4-6pm (Suggested donation - $15-30) Kids $5 for either event Join Heartwood for an all-ages, participatory musical journey- illustrated with a 'crankie' – an illuminated hand-cranked scroll made by papercut artist Jennifer Jones. The three members of Heartwood – Heidi Wilson, Willy Clemetson, and Sarina Partridge – are the actors, musicians and crew that runs the crankie. Bring your parents, bring your children, and let your bodies be filled with the magic of lush vocal harmony and live storytelling! The Well Tree is an original 'singing story' about wild journeying and remembering kinship -- the tale of a young woman moving beyond the fog of isolation and shame to meet songbirds, snails and ancient trees as she travels through these unraveling times, finding her way home. Heartwood sweeps audiences into a timeless experience, one that is rich with puppetry, banjo, guitar, fiddle, exquisite papercut imagery, and sweet harmony singing.
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| | Today's Forecast: Rain showers likely before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. | | | | | Celebration of Life for Steve Hekler- all welcome to celebrate the life of Mt. Holly's' favorite guitar player and a great friend to all. Steve left us five years ago, and his gravestone is being unveiled on Saturday October 25th. Unveiling at the East Wallingford cemetery at 2 pm- with celebration and musical send off at the Odd Fellows Hall in Belmont at 3 pm. Come sing or play, or just be part of the celebration of this wonderful man's life. Bring any instrument you like and join the event. | | | | | |
| | Today's Forecast: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 56. West wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. | | | | | FREE: Mixed hardwoods, cut 2-3 years ago. Probably best used in an outdoor fire pit, wood furnace or for campfires. Aprox. 16" lengths, various diameters up to about 15". More available if you have a use for it, some would not require splitting. Contact pauloutdrz@gmail.com or (802) 342-2130. | | | | | | | |
Select Board Special Meeting Mount Holly Town Office October 22nd, 2025 4.30 pm
AGENDA
Call to Order Consideration of any changes and/or additions to the agenda - New Business
Advertising vacancy on the Planning Commission Review of applications for Highway Maintenance Worker position Review of Dog Ordinance
Executive Session: Title 1 V.S.A. S 313(a)(3) – personnel Adjourn
All regular Select Board meetings can be joined via Zoom at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89818026866?pwd=xwibjwtsQRZ5LraGbAcMCOMFesA1fP.1
Meeting ID: 898 1802 6866 Passcode: 604824
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Mount Holly Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 21st 2025, at the Mount Holly Town Office and via Zoom to consider an application for an amendment to subdivision conditions set out in the Subdivision PC 2021-03.
Property Owner: Tyler Siegordner
Property Location: 1 Jack Frost Lane
Application for: Amendment to Conditions set out in decision PC 2021-03, installation of access road from Rte 155.
Participation in this hearing is a pre-requisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.
If you wish to make a public comment but do not have the ability to comment in person or remotely during the hearing, please email your comment(s) in advance of the hearing to Mount Holly Planning Commission at planningcomm@mounthollyvt.org or mail to Mount Holly Planning Commission at P.O. Box 248 Mount Holly, VT 05758.
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Meeting ID: 844 4812 9939 Passcode: 122863 | | | | | Town of Mount Holly Planning Commission
Notice and Agenda
Town Office & Remote Electronic – Regular Meeting
Tuesday October 21st, 2025
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:
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● 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 Wagner, Hastings Lane
ii Kelley, Bowlsville Road
b. Email / Other
6. Unfinished business
a. Subdivision Regulations revision process
7. Public comments
8. Upcoming meetings
9. Adjournment
PO Box 248 Mount Holly, VT 05758 planningcomm@mounthollyvt.org
| | | | | Community Guild News
The Mount Holly Community Guild wishes to thank everyone who supported our fund raising efforts this fall. Our fall raffle was successful and we will be able to donate to many community service organizations in town.
The winners of the raffle are as follows:
The Quilt -Carol Sterk
Charcuterie basket -Faith Tempest
Kathy Stone Pottery - Larry Pitts
The applications for our scholarships for graduating seniors will be available in January.
Our scholarships are for graduating seniors who wish to continue their educations. If you have any questions about the scholarships please contact Judy Nevin 259-2443.
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