Mount Holly Newsflash 8/6/26

Mount Holly Newsflash

Today's Forecast: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Please spread the word....Shrewsbury's own Jon Lorentz is returning to the neighborhood with his jazz quartet!6 pm August 7 at the Shrewsbury Meetinghouse, 88 Lottery RdFood begins at 5:30 from the Wellness Cafe of Rutland.Cash, check or Venmo at the door. ANY amount appreciated. All $ goes to support the musicians and the historic Meetinghouse. We move indoors if it is rainy. For more info, follow this FB page or email singtolive57@gmail.com, text 802-558-2708

Here's more on Jonathan Lorentz:This will be the Shrewsbury-raised saxophonist's first performance in the area in over 10 years. Tenor saxophonist Jonathan "Lockjaw" Lorentz leads a powerhouse quartet that includes Tom Robinson (piano), Brendan "Low End" Dowd (upright bass) and Tim Gilmore (drums). Their set is high energy, blues-infused, and full of improvisation.Raised in Shrewsbury, Jonathan spent his early years playing with his hometown Muddy Rhodes Blues Band, while learning jazz from Rutland area educators Glenn Giles and Bear Irwin. Lorentz later moved to NYC, where he studied with Lenny Pickett, Frank Foster and George Garzone, and played venues ranging from Smalls to CBGB'S, Radio City, the Bitter End, and the Blue Note. He earned international radio play and acclaim for his album Borderlands (Métier Jazz), for which Fanfare magazine stated "Lorentz has really got it: a great style, an explorative mind, and a concept that goes beyond the usual fare you hear from jazz groups." Lorentz says that he's "On top of the world excited to return home to play. Vermont is such a fantastic place, maybe even a state-of-mind. I have so many great memories of music and musicians there, and getting to know the community. I'm still inspired by experiences like hearing Tito Puente at Discover Jazz, Dave Brubeck in Rutland, the Basie Band outside at Pico, trumpeter Dave Ellis at Killington, and catching Billy Comstock (Sr), Ace Leonard, and Pete Giancola around town. I even heard the JGB at a wedding up north! I'm honored to have been a small part of the scene over the years, playing Radio Bean, sitting-in with Sandra Wright, late nights in Burlington, Mojazz in Wilmington, Pink's in Manchester, 51 in Middlebury, playing on the Killington Access Road with Joey Leone, or Center Street Alley with Steve Audsley. One of my most memorable gigs was indoors at the Shrewsbury Library with Muddy Rhodes (Tom "Bout Right" Mitchell, Dirk "Blind Boy" Thomas, Paul "Thudd" Sgalia, and Mark "Catfish" Hamilton). It was hot, and the bookshelves must have been pushed to the sides of the room, because people were dancing!"

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Mount Holly Newsflash 8/5/26

Mount Holly Newsflash

Today's Forecast: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 3 mph.

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Home bakery sale this Saturday 8/8. 

Please email Ashley.rose121712@gmail.com to place order and get address for pickup. 

Mount Holly, Vermont.

FRESH Chicken!

Yes, it's fresh chicken time again — and what a season it's been! We hope you've had the chance to swing by the farm stand and grab one for yourself. If not, now's your moment.

Perfect for roasting, grilling, the slow cooker, or the smoker — however you cook it, it's delicious.

And don't forget our weekly unbagged special! Wednesday & Thursday, 12–5 PM. Bring your own bag, bowl, cooler, or container, and you'll not only bring home a fresh chicken — you'll save $0.50/lb while you're at it. It's also the perfect chance to break down your bird and freeze the parts for winter meals. Not sure how? Here's a quick guide to get you started.

Bagged chickens are available all week at the farm stand.


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OPEN FARM DAY at Plew Farm!

Saturday, August 8th | 12–5 PM

Weather permitting

For just $10, your ticket gets you a slice of pizza fired up on-site by Goodman’s American Pie, a drink, a sweet treat, a meet-and-greet with your farmers, look at the farm equipment, and 10% off farm stand shopping! We’d love for you to RSVP and grab your tickets ahead of time — it helps us know exactly how much pizza and how many treats to prep so nobody goes hungry! Email, message, or call us to reserve your spot. We can’t wait to share our farm with you. See you Saturday, August 8th!
Plew Farm

1966 Healdville Rd, Mount Holly, VT 05758

Farm stand open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:00 - 5:00. 802-259-2250
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Mount Holly Newsflash 8/4/26

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Today's Forecast: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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Vermont Monarch Butterfly Bioblitz
Runs until Saturday, August 15!
Have you seen Monarch Butterflies around this summer? Help us monitor Monarchs! The annual Vermont Mission Monarch Blitz (July 31 to August 15, 2026) is happening now and I hope you can visit a patch of milkweed nearby you to help. This is easy and anyone can do it!
Visit https://val.vtecostudies.org/missions/vermont-mission-monarch-blitz/ and learn more.

Ludlow Rotary Club Honors Local Leaders with Community Service and Paul Harris Awards


LUDLOW, Vt. — The Ludlow Rotary Club hosted a bustling luncheon meeting, bringing together members and community figures for a special presentation honoring several outstanding individuals for their dedicated service, leadership, and philanthropy.


Highlighting the event was the presentation of the 2026 Ludlow Rotary Community Service Awards, bestowed upon long-time community champions George Benson Jr. and Pastor Abraham Gross.


Honoring Decades of Local Dedication - George Benson Jr.

George Benson Jr. was recognized for his lifelong commitment to the community and local economic vitality. Celebrating his 40th year at the helm of Benson's Chevrolet, Benson leads a business that has served Ludlow for 95 years—making it Vermont's oldest family-owned Chevrolet dealership.


Beyond providing essential employment to local residents, Benson's Chevrolet routinely supports municipal needs by providing honest, low-price vehicle options to the Ludlow Police Department and town departments. Benson and his family—graduates of Black River High School spanning generations, down to his granddaughter currently in the Ludlow school system—have consistently backed local youth and recreation.


His history of service includes:

• Sponsoring Ludlow Recreation Department teams over many years.• Supporting local educational fundraisers and hosting community events like "Trunk or Treat."• Giving time and financial backing to local organizations, including the Ludlow Rotary Penny Sale and the Side Hill Cronchers.


Pastor Abraham Gross

Pastor Abraham "Abe" Gross was honored for his tireless advocacy, emergency response efforts, and deep-rooted volunteerism across the region. Serving as Pastor of his church and Assistant Chief of the Cavendish Fire Department, Pastor Gross wears many hats in service to his neighbors.


During the catastrophic flooding events of July 2023, Pastor Gross worked on the front lines—helping set up an emergency shelter in the church basement, coordinating volunteer teams with the Mennonites, and working through Black River Good Neighbors to deliver regional flood relief. He even spent over a week volunteering his time and materials to elevate a local family's mobile home above future flood stages.


In addition to emergency response, his contributions include:

• Serving on the Green Mountain Unified School District (GMUSD) Board representing Cavendish, bringing a strong voice and a mastery of Robert's Rules of Order to town advocacy.• Volunteering at Cavendish Town Elementary School, attending fundraisers, and personally building a safe gravel ramp connecting the 1st/2nd-grade classroom to the playground.• Enhancing the Cavendish Fletcher Memorial Library with landscaping improvements for proper drainage.• Sharing cultural traditions by teaching students about Hanukkah each Christmas season and participating in the Cavendish Memorial Day celebrations.


Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow Recognition

In addition to the Community Service Awards, Ludlow Rotary Club President Brigid Sullivan presented three esteemed Rotarians with Paul Harris Fellow Awards, recognizing their continuous contributions to the foundation's global and local humanitarian efforts.


What is a Paul Harris Fellow?

Established in 1957, the Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute—or who have contributions made in their name—of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. It is named after Rotary's founder and represents a commitment to advancing world understanding, goodwill, and community welfare.

The following members were recognized:

• Mary Crowley – A dedicated Ludlow Rotarian for 27 years, received her first Paul Harris Fellow Award.

• Kevin Barnes – Honored with his second Paul Harris Fellow recognition.

• Kim Lampert – Recognized with her seventh Paul Harris Fellow Award for her exceptional, ongoing support.


Sullivan presented each recipient with their Paul Harris pin, reminding them to wear the emblem proudly as a symbol of their service above self.


About the Ludlow Rotary Club

The Ludlow Rotary Club is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world and local communities. The club meets regularly to support projects across Ludlow, Cavendish, Mount Holly and Plymouth and is currently celebrating their 100Th year of community support!


George Benson, Jr., left, receiving a Ludlow Rotary Community service award from Past President Kevin Barnes.


Pastor Abraham Gross, left, receiving a Ludlow Rotary Community service award from Past President Kevin Barnes.
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