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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Changes to VT Hands-Free Law, Effective July 1, 2015

Please note changes to the VT Hands-Free Law that, effective July 1, 2015, now prohibits use of your phone or texting while temporarily stationary due to traffic, traffic control devices or other temporary delays.

http://dmv.vermont.gov/…/files/pdf/LE%20Bulletin%2015-06.pdf
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LAW ENFORCEMENT BULLETIN # 15-06

Changes to Motor Vehicle Laws

There were a few changes to motor vehicle laws this past legislative session law enforcement officers should be aware of. These changes are in Act 50 (S.122), which is referred to as the “DMV Miscellaneous bill.”

The Act has 34 sections covering 63 pages. The following information highlights the sections of the Act we feel would be of most interest to law enforcement officers. These sections become law on July 1, 2015. You can view the bill in its entirety on the legislative home page.

Section 7: Parking for Persons with Disabilities - 23 V.S.A. § 304a is amended as follows:
A “removable windshield placard” was previously described as a two-sided, hanger style placard which includes on each side the International Symbol of Access, which is at least three inches in height, centered on the placard, and is white on a blue shield. The law has been changed to indicate the symbol must be “a color that contrasts with the placard’s background color.”

This section now defines an “eligible person” as a person who is blind or has an ambulatory disability and has been issued a special registration plate or a windshield placard by this State or another state; a person who is transporting a person described in subdivision (A) of this subdivision; or a person transporting a person who is blind or has an ambulatory disability on behalf of an organization that has been issued a special registration plate or a windshield placard by this State, or another state, for the purpose of transporting a person who is blind or has an ambulatory disability.

An eligible person may park vehicles with special registration plates or removable windshield placards, issued by any state, in special parking spaces, or in a State or municipally operated parking garage, without fee, for at least 24 continuous hours.

Section 8: Multifunction School Activity Buses - 23 V.S.A. § 1072(a) is amended to include a multifunction school activity bus as a vehicle that must stop within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet, from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. The driver must look and listen for any approaching train and for signals indicating the approach of a train, and may
not proceed until he or she can do so safely.
 
Section 11: Distracted Driving - 23 V.S.A. § 1095a is amended to read:
A person under 18 years of age shall not use any portable electronic device as defined in subdivision 4(82) of this title while operating a moving motor vehicle in a place open temporarily or permanently to public or general circulation of vehicles. In addition, a person under 18 years of age shall not use any portable electronic device while operating a motor vehicle on a public highway, including while the vehicle is stationary unless otherwise provided in this section.

As used in this subsection: “Public highway” means a State or municipal highway as defined in 19 V.S.A. § 1(12) as follows:
 
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Changes to Motor Vehicle Laws

(12) "Highways" are only such as are laid out in the manner prescribed by statute; or roads which have been constructed for public travel over land which has been conveyed to and accepted by a municipal corporation or to the State by deed of a fee or easement interest; or roads which have been dedicated to the public use and accepted by the city or town in which such roads are located; or such as may be from time to time laid out by the Agency or town. However, the lack of a certificate of completion of a State or town highway shall not alone constitute conclusive evidence that the highway is not public. The term "highway" includes rights-of-way, bridges, drainage structures, signs, guardrails, areas to accommodate utilities authorized by law to locate within highway limits, areas used to mitigate the environmental impacts of highway construction, vegetation, scenic enhancements, and structures. The term "highway" does not include State Forest highways, management roads, easements, or rights-of-way owned by or under the control of the Agency of Natural Resources, the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, or the Department of Environmental Conservation.

Section 12: Handheld Use of Portable Electronic Device Prohibited- 23 V.S.A. § 1095b is amended to read:

Definition: As used in this section, “hands-free use” means the use of a portable electronic device without use of either hand by employing an internal feature of, or an attachment to, the device.

A person shall not use a portable electronic device while operating a moving motor vehicle in a place open temporarily or permanently to public or general circulation of vehicles.

In addition, a person shall not use a portable electronic device while operating a motor vehicle on a public highway in Vermont, including while the vehicle is stationary unless otherwise provided in this section.

As used in this subdivision, “Public highway” means a State or municipal highway as defined in 19 
V.S.A. § 1(12). SEE DEFINITION IN SECTION 11.

“Operating” means operating a motor vehicle on a public highway, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other temporary delays.
“Operating” does not include operating a motor vehicle with or without the motor running when the operator has moved the vehicle to the side of or off the public highway and has halted in a location where the vehicle can safely and lawfully remain stationary.

The prohibitions of this subsection shall not apply: to hands-free use; to activation or deactivation of hands-free use, as long as any accessory for securely mounting the device is not affixed to the windshield in violation of section 1125 of this title. When use of a portable electronic device is necessary for a person to communicate with law enforcement or emergency service personnel under emergency circumstances. To use an ignition interlock device, as defined in section §1200 of this title. To use a global positioning or navigation system if it is installed by the manufacturer or securely mounted in the vehicle in a manner that does not violate section 1125 of this title. As used in this 
 
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LAW ENFORCEMENT BULLETIN # 15-06
 
Changes to Motor Vehicle Laws

subdivision, “securely mounted” means the device is placed in an accessory or location in the vehicle, other than the operator’s hands, where the device will remain stationary under typical driving conditions.

Section 13: Texting Prohibited - 23 V.S.A. § 1099 is amended to read:
As used in this section, “texting” means the reading or the manual composing or sending of electronic communications, including text messages, instant messages, or e-mails, using a portable electronic device as defined in subdivision 4(82) of this title. Use of a global positioning or navigation system shall be governed by section 1095b of this title.

A person shall not engage in texting while operating a moving motor vehicle in a place open temporarily or permanently to public or general circulation of vehicles.

In addition, a person shall not engage in texting while operating a motor vehicle on a public highway in Vermont, including while the vehicle is stationary unless otherwise provided under this section.
As used in this subdivision: “Public highway” means a State or municipal highway as defined in 19 
 
V.S.A. § 1(12). SEE DEFINITION IN SECTION 11.

“Operating” means operating a motor vehicle on a public highway, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other temporary delays. “Operating” does not include operating a motor vehicle with or without the motor running when the operator has moved the vehicle to the side of or off the public highway and has halted in a location where the vehicle can safely and lawfully remain stationary.

A person who violates this section commits a traffic violation as defined in section 2302 of this title and shall be subject to a penalty of not less than $100.00 and not more than $200.00 for a first violation, and of not less than $250.00 and not more than $500.00 for a second or subsequent violation within any two-year period.

Section 14: LEGISLATIVE INTENT - Obstructing Windshields, Windows
In State v. Hurley, 2015 VT 46 (March 6, 2015), the Vermont Supreme Court held that the prohibition of 23 V.S.A. § 1125 on objects hanging behind a windshield extends only to an object that “materially obstructs the driver’s view.”

In adding the second sentence to 23 V.S.A. § 1125(a) as provided in Sec. 15 of this bill, the General Assembly intends to codify the holding of the Hurley decision and to codify the logical extension of the Court’s holding to objects hanging behind a vent or side window immediately to the left or right of the driver. In only addressing hanging objects in 23 V.S.A. § 1125(a), the General Assembly takes no position on whether the Court’s reasoning should extend further to the statute’s prohibition on painting or adhering material or items to such windows or the windshield.

Refer to DMV Law Enforcement Bulletin 15-03, issued on March 18, 2015, for further information on this issue. 
 
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Changes to Motor Vehicle Laws

Section 15: Obstructing Windshields, Windows - 23 V.S.A. § 1125 is amended to read:
No person shall paste, stick, or paint advertising matter or other things; except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not operate a motor vehicle on which material or items have been painted or adhered on or over, or hung in back of, any transparent part of a motor vehicle windshield, vent windows, or side windows located immediately to the left and right of the operator, nor hang any object, other than a rear view mirror, in back of the windshield except as follows. The prohibition of this section on hanging items shall apply only when a hanging item materially obstructs the driver’s view.

Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, a person may operate a motor vehicle with material or items painted or adhered on or over, or hung in back of, the windshield, vent windows, or side windows: In a space not over four inches high and 12 inches long in the lower right-hand corner of the windshield.; In such space as the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may specify for location of any sticker required by governmental regulation; in a space not over two inches high and two and one-half inches long in the upper left-hand corner of the windshield; by persons if the operator is a person employed by the federal, state, or local government and or a volunteer emergency responder operating an authorized emergency vehicle, who may place any necessary equipment in back of the windshield of the vehicle, provided the equipment does not interfere with the operator’s control of the driving mechanism of the vehicle; on a motor vehicle that is for sale by a licensed automobile dealer prior to the sale of the vehicle, in a space not over three inches high and six inches long in the upper left-hand corner of the windshield, and in a space not over four inches high and 18 inches long in the upper right-hand corner of the windshield; or if the object is a rearview mirror, or is an electronic toll-collection transponder located either between the roof line and the rearview mirror post or behind the rearview mirror.

Section 16: Total Abstinence Program; Application Requirements - 23 V.S.A. § 1209a (b) (1) is amended to read: The application shall include the applicant’s authorization for a urinalysis examination to be conducted prior to reinstatement under this subdivision.

Section 25: All-terrain Vehicles - 23 V.S.A. § 3501(5) is amended to read: “All-terrain vehicle” or “ATV” means any non-highway recreational vehicle, except snowmobiles, having no less than two low pressure tires (10 pounds per square inch, or less), not wider than 64 inches with two-wheel ATVs having permanent, full-time power to both wheels, and having a dry weight of less than 1,700 pounds, when used for cross-country travel on trails or on any one of the following or a combination thereof: land, water, snow, ice, marsh, swampland, and natural terrain.

Section 26: ATV Registration -23 V.S.A. § 3502 is amended to read: By a person who possesses a completed TAD form processed electronically and either printed out or displayed on a portable electronic device. The printed or electronic TAD form shall be valid for 10 days after the electronic transaction. Use of a portable electronic device to display a completed TAD form does not in itself constitute consent for an enforcement officer to access other contents of the device.
This section took effect upon passage.

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Changes to Motor Vehicle Laws

Section 28: Lists of Registrations and Suspensions - 23 V.S.A. § 109 is amended to read: A list of all persons whose operating license, nonresident operating privileges, or privilege of an unlicensed operator to operate a vehicle is suspended or revoked in this State shall be available on request in such form as the Commissioner may determine. The list shall be available in an electronic format for law enforcement officers with computer access through the Department of Public Safety.
 
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John Dean Wright, Jr.

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Weathersfield, Vt. — John Dean Wright, Jr. was born in Brookline, Mass., the youngest of three children born to John Dean Wright and Edith Maude (Hammond) Wright, both born and raised in Vermont. He grew up in Newtonville, Mass., attending Newton High School. During his high school years he took both piano and voice lessons and developed a life-long love of classical music. He also joined the glee club and was on the stage crew where he became interested in drama.

John attended Dartmouth College and was a member of the Dartmouth Glee Club. While at college he attended a conference in Northfield, Mass. where he met Frances Kohl who was also attending from Mt. Holyoke and who later became his wife and the love of his life.

The year he graduated from college was also the year he and Fran were married and he obtained a commission in the Navy. He was first assigned to the Port Director’s Office in Wood’s Hole, then later New Bedford and finally to the 7th Fleet in the Philippines.

After World War II, he received Master’s and Doctorate degrees in American History at Columbia University. Upon graduation, he obtained a position at Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky. where he spent his entire teaching career, both as professor and chairman of the History Dept. He loved the small campus atmosphere and the close contact with his students, some of whom were still in contact with him just last year. While there, he was commissioned to write The History of Transylvania. He also wrote Lexington Heart of the Bluegrass and collaborated on Lexington, A Century in Photographs. While in Lexington Fran and John were very active in the Presbyterian church and several community organizations.

In 1985, John and Fran retired to his family farm in Vermont, where they became very involved with the Weathersfield Center and the Weathersfield Historical Society. He loved the area and the feeling of family history he had here.

He will be missed for his outstanding instruction in the history of Western Civilization, his love and sharing of beautiful music, his gentle demeanor and his integrity, generosity of spirit and unpretentious yet superior intellect. He had an unmatched understanding of the human condition and it’s relationship to spirituality and preached many sermons on this subject.
 
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Frances; two daughters, Beverly Boardman and Judith Holt; two grandchildren, Ivan Lee Holt IV and Mary Frances Holt; and three great-grandchildren, Kelsey Lauren Holt, Alexander Lee Holt and William Dean Holt.

We would like to thank Chris DeCamp and all her wonderful caring staff for their complete and loving nursing care for John in the last months at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 2 at the Weathersfield Center in Weathersfield.


Monday, June 29, 2015

WPL Summer Reading Program - Heros!


It's HERE!
The Weathersfield Proctor Library  Summer Reading Program is HERE!
 
Our Library is challenging everyone in town to see just how much reading they can do during these long summer days.
 
This summer's theme is Heroes! Including super heroes, community heroes-like firefighters and police and even animal heroes. Program List:
Saturday, June 27 at 11 a.m. Join Eric Cram and learn how to draw comic book style!
Thursday, July 2-3 p.m. Come test your Herculean strength with a 500 lb weight and make "test of strength" crafts from 2-3 p.m.
Thursday, July 16 2-3 p.m. Come make Super Hero T-shirts-you'll design your own logo (please bring a clean solid color t-shirt!)
Friday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. Super Hero Movie Night-BRAVE
Saturday, August 1 10:30 a.m. Firefighter Hat Crafts
Saturday, August 8 6:30 p.m. Summer Reading Party and Super Hero Obstacle Course-Come and Save a Damsel or Damson from mortal peril!
So put on your SUPER CAPE and Check Out some books! Let the Summer Reading Adventure Begin!
Visit: http://wplsummerreadingprogram.blogspot.com/ for more info.
PO Box 519 - 5181 Route 5 Ascutney, Vermont 05030
Hours: Wednesday 10:00 - 6:00 pm
Thursday, and Friday - Noon to 6:00 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Phone [802]674-2863 Fax: [802]-674-9876
Email: weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com

John Wright Memorial Service at Weathersfield Center Church

The Memorial Service for John Wright,  President of our church for 25 years,  will be at the Center Church this Thursday, July 2nd at 11 AM..

Windsor Souteast Supervisory Union #52 Board of Directors Meeting

Report Phishing and Online Scams

 
The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. 
 
This includes requests for PIN numbers, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts.
 
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Vermont, The Green Mountain State

Saturday, June 27, 2015

DUI #2 - Criminal DLS

Date: June 27, 2015
Offense: DUI #2 - Criminal DLS
Subject: Christopher Murphy

On this date this department responded for a report of a suspicious person who entered a business on Ascutney Basin RD. 

The subject had left prior to Officers arrival. 

Later Officers made contact with the suspect vehicle. 

The operator was subsequently charged for allegedly operating while under suspension and allegedly being under the influence. 

Murphy was lodged at SSCF in lieu of $2500 cash or surety bond and was cited into court at a later date.

July Summer Reading Program Schedule! at The Weathersfield Proctor Library

Friday, June 26, 2015

Special Meeting - Weathersfield Proctor Library Meeting Agenda

Weathersfield Proctor Library Trustees
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 7:00 PM
5181 Rte. 5    Ascutney, VT
 Special Meeting

I.                    Call Trustee Meeting to Order
a.      Corrections and additions to the Agenda
b.      Comments from the Public

II.                  New Business
a.      Review plans from NBF Architects dated 6/25/15 for ADA bathroom addition and wheelchair ramp relocation.

III.                Sign Warrants

IV.               Other Business
V.                 Adjourn

Hodgdon Brothers Public Hearing Notice

Weathersfield Select Board
Notice of Public Hearing
Pursuant to the requirements of 24 VSA 2252, a public hearing will be held by the Weathersfield Select Board on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at 7:00 PM in Martin Memorial Hall, 5259 Route 5, Ascutney, Vermont, to review and hear public comment on the application of Hodgdon Brothers, Inc. for a Certificate of Approval for Location of a Salvage Yard on Parcel #050340, 4678 Route 5 South in Ascutney.

Warrant Arrest

Date: June 26, 2015
Offense: Warrant Arrest
Offender: Peter Wiggins

On this date we responded to the Circle K in response to a report of intoxicated persons behind the store.

A records check showed Wiggins allegedly had an outstanding arrest warrant.

Wiggins was placed under arrest and transported to the Windsor Superior Court for arraignment.

Baltimore Road Closure

                Baltimore Road in the Town of Weathersfield will be closed to through traffic from Wednesday, July 1st through Friday, August 14th at a point 0.9 mile west of Route 106 to allow the Town to replace a large culvert damaged by Tropical Storm Irene.

                Although the road will be closed at the construction site, homes on Baltimore Road will still be accessible either from the Route 106, or the Town of Baltimore, ends of the road.

                The location of the road closure is just west of #811 Baltimore Road.

                Preparation for work on the culvert will occur from Thursday, June 25th through Tuesday, June 30th.  Drivers may experience delays when driving through the work zone during this period.



Jim Mullen
Weathersfield Town Manager
Ascutney Fire District #2 Manager
PO Box 550, Ascutney, VT 05030
(office) 802.674.2626;  (cell) 802.230.6262

Gertrude G. Brown Obituary

WEATHERSFIELD - Gertrude Geraldine (Crary) Brown, 94, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Cedar Hill Continuing Care Community.

She was born Sept. 11, 1920, the daughter of Roy and Hazel (Butterfield) Crary in Springfield. She grew up near the Riverside School and graduated from Springfield High School in 1938.

On May 1, 1940, she married Ralph Brown and together they had four children. They lived in several Weathersfield locations until 1984, when they started wintering in Florida. Most recently, Mrs. Brown lived in Springfield.

She served as president of the Weathersfield Historical Society from 1971 to 1974. She was a member and, for many years, deacon of the First Congregational Church of Weathersfield.

She enjoyed crocheting afghans, making Christmas decorations and paper-bead jewelry, which she sold at craft shows and gift stores.

She was predeceased by her husband in 1994, her parents, and her two brothers, Earl Crary and Melvin Crary.

She is survived by her four children Dortia Davis of Weathersfield, Ronald Brown of Perkinsville, Linda Gibson of Billings, Mon., and Cynthia Crawford of Springfield; and 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015, at the Weathersfield Center Church. Will Hunter will officiate.

Burial will be at a later date in the Grout Cemetery in Perkinsville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Weathersfield Center Church, 79 Center Church Road, Weathersfield, VT. 05151

Arrangements are by Davis Memorial Chapel.
Funeral Home
Davis Memorial Chapel
99 Summer Street
Springfield, VT 05156
802-885-3322
Published in Rutland Herald on June 26, 2015
 

Thursday, June 25, 2015

FOUND - PUG DOG on Weathersfield Center Road

Found on center rd weathersfield vt if you know me please call 603-477-1229

Operating while suspended

Date: June 24, 2015
Offense: Operating while suspended
Subject: Tracy Benoit
On this date a traffic stop was conducted for failing to display a front plate and inspection sticker.

Contact was made with the male operator who was subsequently charged for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while under suspension.

The male was issued a citation to appear in court at a later date.

2nd Annual Chief's Golf Classic

Consider yourself tagged!! Get in on the best day of August 9th fun around!

Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department needs YOU to support our golf tourney at Crown Point!!!

 Register to play, volunteer during the day, or tag this post with the ones you know who 💙to

Contact Kelly Murphy at 802-299-9121 for more information.

$99 to register, includes all day barbecue on two holes, cart, greens, players gift, and entry into contests.

After play, hang for the Chief's Challenge!
 
It's time to dust off those clubs and get practicing!!! Greens are looking awesome!

Generous businesses are donating great auction and raffle items!

And the hole in one items are...well, you'll find out soon enough !

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

2015 CHaD Battle of the Badges Baseball Classic - Support Weathersfield Officer Larry Muldoon

Weathersfield Officer, Larry Muldoon will be participating in the 2015 CHaD Battle of the Badges Baseball Classic.

You can support his efforts and CHaD (Children's Hospital at Dartmouth) by making contributions via the link below, or by purchasing game tickets from him or online.

Local businesses can participate in Partnership Opportunities including Program Recognition, Banner Partner or even First Pitch Partner.

Contact Officer Muldoon for more details.

Operating while suspended

Date: June 24, 2015
Offense: Operating while suspended
Subject: Tracy Benoit
On this date a traffic stop was conducted for failing to display a front plate and inspection sticker. Contact was made with the male operator who was subsequently charged for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while under suspension. The male was issued a citation to appear in court at a later date.

It's Hot Out! Don't Leave Your Pet in the Car!

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

ALERT: 14 Brands Of Bottled Water Are Being Recalled Due To E. Coli Contamination!


 http://blog.thehungersite.com/waterrecall-alert-ecoli/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=thsfan&utm_campaign=waterrecall-alert-ecoli&utm_term=20150623

Niagara Bottling company has just released a voluntary recall announcement, covering 14 brands of bottled water, due to an outbreak of E. Coli bacteria.

Springs in Hamburg and Allentown, Pennsylvania, had “positive indication” that their spring was contaminated, but failed to warn Niagara before distribution. While Niagara has cut ties with those springs, they do not know how wide ranging the contamination may reach.

Brands effected are Acadia, Acme, Big Y, Best Yet, 7-11, Niagara, Nature’s Place, Pricerite, Superchill, Morning Fresh, Shaw’s, Shoprite, Western Beef Blue and Wegman’s. Officials are recommending boiling your bottled water first, or avoid it altogether.

This is yet more evidence of how dangerous the bottled water phenomenon is. Between massive droughts, fading aquifers, and contamination of water tables, it is becoming more and more important to research how your water consumption can make a difference, both positively and negatively.

DUI #2 - Criminal DLS

Date: June 23, 2015
Offense: DUI #2 - Criminal DLS
Subject: Toni Fontaine
On this date this department responded for a report of a suspicious vehicle on Tenney Hill Road.

Upon arrival Officers made contact with the suspect vehicle.

The operator was subsequently charged for allegedly operating while under suspension and allegedly being under the influence.

The female was cited into court at a later date

Criminal suspension, Violating Conditions of Release

Date: June 23, 2015
Offense: Criminal suspension/Violating Conditions of Release
Subject: Michael Hodgkins

On this date a motor vehicle stop was conducted on a male subject who allegedly is under suspension in the state of Vermont.

The male was issued a citation to appear in Windsor Court at a later date

Monday, June 22, 2015

Community Walk to Help Prevent Suicide - Sign Up Now

9:30am - 1:00pm Saturday September 26th 

Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Help Us Create A World Without Suicide


Saturday, September 26, 2015
Springfield Walking Path, (Toonerville Trail), Springfield, VT

Check In/ Registration Time: 9:30 am

Walk: 10 am to 1 pm

For More Information, please contact:
Heather Jarvis 802- 296-1989 hthrjrvs2008@yahoo.com
Judy Jarvis 802-263-5549 judith_jarvisusa@yahoo.com

Online registration closes at noon (local time) the Friday before the walk.

http:// afsp.donordrive.com/ index.cfm?fuseaction=donorD rive.event&eventID=3504

However, anyone who would like to participate can register in person at the walk from the time check-in begins until the walk starts.

Walk donations are accepted until December 31, 2015.

www.afsp.org/walk

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow AFSP to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.

As the leader in the fight against suicide, and thanks to walkers like you from cities across the country, AFSP has been able to set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate 20% by 2025.

 
Out of the Darkness Walk Registration Info

*There is NO registration fee to participate in an Out of the Darkness Community Walk.

 
*The walk will take place RAIN or SHINE
 
*EVERYONE is welcome to walk - any participant five years and older is REQUIRED to register for the walk.
 
*Each participant is asked to set a minimum fundraising goal of $150. However, donations of any amount are accepted and no one will be turned away. People may continue to donate to you until December 31st of the current walk year. [If you are participating in a spring walk, the deadline is June 30th of the current walk year.]
 
*Participants that raise $150 or more by the day of the Walk will receive an Out of the Darkness t-shirt at check-in.
 
*Walkers who have raised less than $150 are welcome to walk and join us for an inspirational event including entertainment, memory activities, sights, sounds, and camaraderie, but will not receive an Out of the Darkness T-shirt.
 
*Feel free to make customized t-shirts for you, and/or your team. We encourage you to be creative and bring signs, banners etc.
 
*If you registered as an individual but would like to create or join a team, please email walks@afsp.org and let us know the name of the team you’d like to join or create, and we can easily make the change for you. There is not a way for you to make this change from your log-in page once you’ve already registered.
 
*If you have questions about setting up your fundraising page, download our Out of the Darkness Fundraising Page Guide.
 
*If you’ll be turning in cash and/or check donations at the walk and you’d like your donors to receive credit, please use the enclosed Itemized Donation Form to keep track of your donations and include it with the donations you turn in at check-in.
 
*For more information, specific to YOUR walk location, please visit www.outofthedarkness.org, and click on “find a walk near you” to search for your event page. 
*Once you’re on the event page, you will see the name, phone number, and email address for the Walk Chair. Each walk is locally organized, so the Walk Chair will be able to answer any questions that pertain to the event you are participating in.
Walk ~ Donate ~ Sponsor

Transfer Station and Town Offices Holiday closures

The Weathersfield Transfer Station facility will be closed on Saturday, July 4th, 2015, 

and the 

Town office and highway department will be closed on Monday, July 6, 2015, 

in celebration of Independence Day!



Please have a safe holiday!

Friday, June 19, 2015

PUG FOUND - Weathersfield, VT, Route 5

Pug found by wilgus state park Rte 5 south Weathersfield, vt

. Please keep your eyes open for another pug , as we were told there was another one. If you picked it up please call 6034771229. State park ranger told us they don't know the direction it went. It just vanished.

If you know me or my owner please call 603-477-1229.
we checked with all camp grounds no one is missing any dogs.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Violation of Abuse Prevention Order

Date: June 17, 2015
Offense: Violation of Abuse Prevention Order
Offender: Dillon Armstrong
On this date a motor vehicle stop was made. Occupants were identified and it was discovered that an active abuse order was allegedly in place between the occupants. The male was issued a citation to appear in Windsor Court on June 18, 2015.

Bear Reports - Roberts Road, Divoll Pasture Road, Thrasher Road

Just a friendly reminder....do not leave trash or bird feeders out. We have had three reports of bears up on peoples porches/property within the last three days....one was during the day time hours with the bear trying to gain access to the residence.

Do not attempt to approach or feed the bears. They are wild animals. If you feed the bears they will become dependent on humans and eventually be deemed a nuisance animals.

We have had reports on Roberts Road, Divoll Pasture Road and Thrasher Road.
 

Driving With a Suspended License


June 18, 2015

Press Release / Arrest for driving with a suspended license / VSP-Brattleboro / 15D201579

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Driving with a suspended license

CASE #: 15D201579

TROOPER: Valcourt STATION: Brattleboro
CONTACT#: 802-254-2382

DATE/TIME: 06/18/2015 01:26 am

LOCATION (specific): Interstate 91, Dummerston

VIOLATION: Vehicle Operation - License Suspended

ACCUSED: Miss. Michelle Ottenbreit
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Weathersfield, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 18, 2015 at approximately 1:26 am, a member of the Vermont State Police stopped a vehicle on Interstate 91 (northbound) in Dummerston for a moving violation. Investigation revealed that the vehicle's operator, Miss. Michelle Ottenbreit, 23 of Weathersfield, was operating the vehicle after her license had been criminal suspended.

Miss. Ottenbreit was arrested and transported to the State Police barracks in West Brattleboro for processing. After processing Miss. Ottenbreit was released on a citation to report to the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on July 28, 2015 at 8:00 am for arraignment.


COURT ACTION: Y
CITED - DATE: July 28, 2015 COURT: Windham
MUG SHOT: Y


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Solzarie Makes Sense Materials Available Saturday, June 20

SOLARIZE MAKES $EN$E
 
Brownsville, Cavendish, Reading, Weathersfield and Windsor Energy Committees recently launched a summer Solarize program and introduced their selected installer team of Catamount Solar and Integrity Energy. 
 
Homeowners who are residents of the five-team towns are offered a discounted tiered pricing structure available until September 30, 2015. 
 
For residents who missed the launch, Weathersfield Energy Group will have information and handouts available on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 10am to 2pm at Hoisington Field on Rte 106 in Perkinsville.
 
The 1879 Schoolhouse Committee is holding a yard sale fundraiser, music by Bill Brink and food available by the West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department.
 
For information on Solarize Makes $en$e  go to:

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Yard Sale to Benefit 1879 Schoolhouse






1862 Route 106, Perkinsville
1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse Committee
Saturday, June 20 ~ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday, June 21, 2015~ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Donations needed and accepted!
No electronics or clothing, please
Questions or donation pick up in Weathersfield? Call BJ Esty-263-9651
West Weathersfield Vol. Fire Dept will be selling Hamburgers & Hot Dogs and more on Saturday, June 20
th from
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, Unlawful Trespass

June 13, 2015
7:42 p.m.

Aggravated Assault
Resisting Arrest
Disorderly Conduct
Unlawful Trespass
3 counts Violation Conditions of Release


Martin R. Gonyea
AGE: 28
Bellows Falls, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Officers were notified of a fight/disturbance in the parking lot of the Springfield Town Hall. On arrival officers encountered a number of people on the 3rd floor porch of an adjacent apartment building who appeared to be fighting.

Due to the number of people involved additional units were requested. In all 4 Springfield Officers, a Weathersfield Officer, 2 State Troopers and 2 Chester Officers responded to quiet the disturbance.

Investigation found cause to allege that Martin Gonyea had pushed a female down a flight of stairs, resisted arrest, was disorderly, trespassed on the premises of the apartment building and was in violation of several sets of conditions of release imposed upon him regarding pending criminal charges.

Gonyea was lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility-Springfield in lieu of $2500 and was arraigned on June 15th.  Gonyea was remanded back to SSCF pending payment of a $2500 surety bond.

Members Wanted for Weathersfield Town Manager Candidate Screening Committee

Members Wanted

Weathersfield Town Manager
Candidate Screening Committee
               
The Weathersfield Select Board is seeking members to serve on the Weathersfield Town Manager Candidate Screening Committee.

Letters of interest to serve on the Committee must be received at the Town Manager’s office by noon on Thursday, July 2, 2015.  Letters of interest may be emails or paper copies.

The membership and purpose of the Committee is as follows:

Weathersfield Town Manager Candidate Screening Committee
Adopted 6/15/15

Membership:  2 Select Board members, 2 elected/appointed officials, 2 employees, and 4 citizen members

Purpose:  To assist the Select Board by performing the initial screening of applications received for the position of Town Manager.

Confidentiality Required:  The Committee and its members are required to maintain confidentiality about all applications received.

Deadline for letters of interest to serve on the committee:  noon, Thursday, 7/2/15 to weathersfield@weathersfield.org or PO Box 550, Ascutney, VT 05030.

Appointment of Members of Committee by Select Board:  At the regular Select Board meeting of Tuesday, 7/7/15, 7:00 PM



Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Weathersfield Fire Commission Meeting Agenda June 23, 2015

Weathersfield Fire Commission
Meeting Agenda
June 23, 2015
Martin Memorial Hall, Ascutney, VT
7 PM

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Comments from Commission Members or Citizens for Items Not On Agenda

3. Review Minutes from March 26, 2015

4. Review Financial Status Reports

5. Review Fire Department Monthly Reports and Events Scheduled

6. Business
A. Haz-Mat Ordinance
B. Town of Weathersfield Fire Service Reimbursement Ordinance
C. Dry Hydrant Applications – August 1 Deadline
E. End of Fiscal Year – June 30, 2015
F. Repeater Update
G. Procedures for Fixing Dry Hydrants
H. Inaccessible Houses – VLCT Response

7. Items of Information or Questions for Select Board Monthly Report – July 7, 2015
Lynn Esty, Select Board Representative, lynnesty@comcast.net

8. Next Meeting: July 28, 2015 at West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department

9. Adjourn