Mount Holly Newsflash 6/16/26

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Today's Forecast: Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 7 mph.

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Looking for a reliable termite inspection professional who can also do potential treatments.

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Mount Holly Board of Adjustment Vacancies

The Town of Mount Holly is seeking applicants to fill a position on the Board of Adjustment (three-year term), and two positions as Alternate Members of the Board of Adjustment (two-year terms).

In Vermont, the Zoning Board of Adjustment is a municipal panel that hears appeals from zoning administrator decisions, reviews conditional use and variance requests, and addresses unspecified uses on property.

Please submit a letter of interest by July 13th 2026 to mounthollyselectboard@gmail.com or by mail to the Select Board, PO Box 248, Mount Holly, VT 05758. Letters can also be dropped off at the Town Office, 50 School Street, Mount Holly, VT 05758.



Local Writer Publishes

Three Books in June


It's been a busy month for Ralph Pace, resident of Rutland.  He's managed to have three original books published in June.


Pace, a resident at the Gables, is a retired Information Technology specialist.


In early June, his first book, "Chronicles of a Grumpy Old Man", was published.  It was the story of a old man in a retirement home who decides that life was something "beyond waiting for your maker", as the author put it.


In mid-June, he released his second book, "Mission to the Kingdom".   This book was about an American family's adventures in Saudi Arabia as the husband worked to install the first computer system in the kingdom.


Finally, at the end of the month, Pace released a very different story, "Anatomy of a Conspiracy".  This is a story about a major discovery in space travel and how others sought to steal it.


When asked what his next book would be, he simply indicated that he didn't have the slightest idea what would be forthcoming.


He observed that "I think my mind needs a rest.  I'll just wait until it is fresh enough to consider new challenges."


All publications consisted of three different formats, hardcover, paperback large print, and eBook/Kindle, all available through Amazon.com.

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Mount Holly Newsflash 6/15/26

Mount Holly Newsflash

Today's Forecast: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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We are looking to change our homeowner’s insurance company. Does anyone have a local insurance company or agent for homeowners that they would recommend?


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MAPLE MONDAY

Hello, everyone — and happy Monday!

We're kicking off a brand new week with a brand new recipe, and this one is a summer stunner.

Strawberry season is HERE. And you know what that means — jam-making season is officially open! (And yes, maple season too. 'Cause every season is maple season around here.)

This week's recipe: Strawberry Maple Jam.

Don't let jam-making intimidate you — the process is simpler than you might think, and the results are absolutely worth it. We're talking golden, glossy jars of summer that taste like Vermont in a spoonful. Make a batch for yourself, and tuck a few extra jars away for gift-giving later in the year. Trust us — people remember homemade jam.

Before you fire up the stove, make sure your pantry is stocked with what matters most: our wood-fired, award-winning maple syrup. Because a Strawberry Maple Jam without the maple is just… strawberry jam. And we can do better than that.

Shop our website anytime — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from wherever you happen to be. Home, office, waiting in the carpool line — we don't judge. Stock up today and we'll get it shipped straight to your door.

Now let's make some jam.

Plew Farm

1966 Healdville Rd, Mount Holly, VT 05758

Farm stand open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:00 - 5:00. 802-259-2250

TOWN OF MOUNT HOLLY, VERMONT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Mount Holly Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 5:30 PM on Tuesday June 16th 2026, at the Mount Holly Town Office and via Zoom to consider an Application, PC-2026-01, under Mount Holly Subdivision Regulations for two lot mergers and a Boundary Line Adjustment.
Property Owners: Stephen McDonald, Nancy McDonald, Gerald Carney, Marina Huyler.
Property Location: Parcel 03G8036.00, 99 Loop Road, Mount Holly, Vermont, and adjoining parcels.
Application for: Approval under the Mount Holly Subdivision Regulations of two Lot Mergers and a Boundary Line Adjustment involving Parcel 03G8036.00 and adjoining parcels on Loop Road. The proposal would merge Parcel 5A-2, approximately 0.63 acres, with the Gerald Carney parcel; merge Parcel 6A-2, approximately 0.41 acres, with the Marina Huyler parcel across Loop Road; and add Parcel 6A-1, approximately 0.52 acres, to the McDonald Family Trust parcel by boundary line adjustment. Parcel 03G8036.00 would be eliminated as a separate parcel, and no new building lot is proposed.
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 remotely during the meeting, 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.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84448129939?pwd=zoA0yxIgUQO1K7LNI0wNCVPFHegUrp.1
A link to the meeting along with a survey of the proposed changes can be found at: http://www.mounthollyvt.org/planning-commission/planning-commission-meeting-agendas/

Town of Mount Holly Planning Commission
Notice and Agenda
Town Office & Remote Electronic – Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 16, 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
c. Belmont Village Wastewater Planning Subcommittee (Jeff Chase)
5. Development review
a. McDonald/Huyler/Carney set date for deliberation
6. New business
7. Unfinished business
a. Review, revise, and possible approval of a final draft updating and replacing the current Building Construction Registration (BCR) Ordinance for referral to the Selectboard
8. Public comments
9. Upcoming meetings
10. Adjournment

Mount Holly Newsflash 6/13/26

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Today's Forecast: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

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CAVENDISH VILLAGE GHOST WALK

No Mr. Higgernell isn't buried in the basement, but what's up with all the strange things that happen at this sneaker ashlar house on Main St? And is the old Duttonsville School really haunted? According to those who live there it is and includes a former student that likes to visit. Strange and haunted stories abound in Cavendish Village. 


On June 20 Saturday), the Cavendish Historical Society will once again lead a ghost walk in Cavendish Village. Meet at the Museum (1958 Main St.) at 8 pm wearing comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight. The tour includes many stops including the Stone Church and the Cavendish Village Cemetery.


This event is free and open to the public. In the event of bad weather, please check the Cavendish VT Facebook page www.facebook.com/cavendishvt for changes. For more information, margocaulfield@icloud.com or 802-226-7807.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

PHOTO CALENDAR CONTEST

INFORMATION

The Photo Calendar contest is a new event sponsored by the Friends of the Fletcher Memorial Library. The Friends are developing a 2027 Calendar which will feature photos of Ludlow and be sold in the Fall of 2026. All proceeds will be used to support the library. We are looking for photos that showcase some aspects of Ludlow: our beautiful mountains, lakes, flowers, wildlife, and quaint village are all ideas that come to mind. An independent panel of judges will pre-screen all submitted photos to narrow them down to 24 semi-finalist photos. The 24 semi-finalist photos will be voted on by the public during the week of August 10-15. Photos will be displayed in Fletcher Memorial Library, and ballots can be obtained from the front desk. Photos must be submitted no later than July 13, 2026. Stop by the library for the rules and the application form.

Free to a good home, this large lemon cypress that measures about 4 feet tall in its pot. Prefers a sunny, but not direct sun, spot. Will need to be planted in a larger pot. Can spend warmer months outside, out of direct sun. If interested, text Nancy at 802-259-3333