Weathersfield Food Shelf News!

The Weathersfield Food Shelf  will be closed this week and will reopen at its new location on January 7^th.  

It will reopen at its new location, the old Perkinsville Elementary School, now called the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse. 

The hours of operation will be on Thursdays, from 2:00PM to 3:00PM.

Lawrence C. Moore, 84

PERKINSVILLE —  

 Lawrence C. Moore, 84, a longtime resident of Perkinsville, passed away Sunday morning, Dec. 27, 2015, at his home in Perkinsville. 

Arrangements are pending with the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor. 

The complete obituary will be published when arrangements are final.  

Fire Commission Agenda 12/22/2015

Weathersfield Fire Commission

Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department

7 pm

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Comments from Committee Members or Citizens for Items Not on Agenda

3. Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting

~November 24, 2015

4. Review Financial Status Reports & Reserve Funds

~ Cowdrey Road Financials

5. Review Fire Departments Monthly Reports and Events Scheduled

6. New Business

A. Fire Equipment Reserve Funds

B. Fire Department's Yearly Expense Reports and Allocation from Town~ Josh

7. Old Business

A. Procedures for Fixing Dry Hydrants

B. Gulf Road Dry Hydrant

C. Tenney Hill Dry Hydrant

D. Daniels Construction Dry Hydrant

E. Weathersfield Fire Services Evaluation

F. Fire Truck – WWVFD

1. Bond Vote

G. Citizen Concern Policy & Procedures

H. Appeal of Decision

I. Vacancy on Fire Commission (Term Expires February 2017)

J. Change of Day/Date for Fire Commission Meetings

8. Next Meeting - January 26, 2015 at Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department

9. Agenda Submission Deadline ~ 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 20, 2016

~802-263-9441 ~ lynnesty@comcast.net ~ Subject Line: FC Agenda Item ~

10. Adjourn

Town office, highway, and transfer station holiday hours

Christmas:
The town office and highway department will be closed Wednesday, December 23rd and Thursday, December 24th in celebration of Christmas.  The transfer station will be closed on Wednesday, December 23rd, and will resume regular hours on Saturday, December 26th, 2015.

New Years:
The town office and highway department will be closed on Thursday, December 31st, 2015, in celebration of New Year's Day.

May you and your family have a safe and happy holiday!

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Weathersfield Police Department

The Weathersfield Police Department will be participating in this campaign again this year. Along with DUI enforcement, there will be an added focus driver safety, e.g., Speed, Distracted driving. Please be safe so we ALL can enjoy this holiday season.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Law enforcement in every state and most U.S. towns and cities are cracking down on drunk driving from December 18 – December 31.

nhtsa.gov

4 From Springfield, VT, Accused in Multiple Burglary Cases

e-Ticker News of Claremont

4 From Springfield, VT, Accused In Multiple Burglary Cases

VIOLATION: Burglary, Petit larceny, Selling Stolen Property, Unlawful Mischief

ACCUSED: Michael Farnsworth, 26, Springfield, VT
ACCUSED: David Farnsworth, 59, Springfield, VT
ACCUSED: Zachary McNeill, 23, Springfield, VT
ACCUSED: Joshua Congdon, 36, N. Springfield, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
State Police in Rockingham have completed the investigation of numerous thefts and burglaries in the towns of Rockingham, Andover, Ludlow, Cavendish, Weathersfield, Springfield and West Windsor.

State Police worked with Police Departments in Chester, Springfield, Weathersfield, Ludlow, Newport, NH, and the New Hampshire State Police.

 Investigation determined David Farnsworth and his son, Michael Farnsworth allegedly drove to numerous locations throughout several towns in Windham and Windsor Counties during the day throughout the months of October and November to steal property. The property was then allegedly sold to support their heroin addictions.

Zachary McNeill allegedly also accompanied them on several occasions. Joshua Congdon allegedly committed one burglary with Michael Farnsworth. With cooperation, many stolen items were located to return to the owners.

There are also further charges from the Springfield and Chester Police Departments.

 Michael Farnsworth was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor County, Criminal Division on 12/29/15 for Burglary (14 counts), Possession/Selling Stolen Property (10 counts), Petit Larceny (2 counts) and Unlawful Mischief (7 counts). He was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham County, Criminal Division on 01/12/16 for Burglary (5 counts), Possession/Selling Stolen Property (4 counts) and Petit Larceny (1 count).

David Farnsworth was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor County, Criminal Division on 12/29/15 for Burglary (13 counts), Possession/Selling Stolen Property (6 counts) and Petit Larceny (2 counts). He was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham County, Criminal Division on 01/12/16 for Burglary (5 counts), Possession/Selling Stolen Property (3 counts) and Petit Larceny (1 count).

Zachary McNeill was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor County, Criminal Division on 12/29/15 for Burglary (6 counts) and Petit Larceny (2 counts). He was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham County, Criminal Division on 01/12/16 for Burglary (1 count).

Joshua Congdon was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor County, Criminal Division on 01/19/16 for Burglary (1 count).

Weathersfield School Closed Wednesday, December 16, 2015

From Jeanmarie Oakman:

please spread the word: Weathersfield School is closed tomorrow, Dec 16, 2015.

The sprinkler system malfunctioned and we need to clean up.

The superintendent will send an Alert Now phone message out in the morning.

Tuesday Talk of the Town

SAPA TV added a new photo.

FOUND - Cat in Weathersfield, VT

Lost My Way Animal Shelter's photo.

603-477-1229

 

Lost My Way Animal Shelter

Found in Weathersfield VT. Hanging around a barn raising havoc.
Been there 2 months

Springfield Humane Society Spay Neuter Clinic - Sign Up Now

 

Springfield Humane Society  has  a cat only spay and neuter clinic coming up on December 15th,  call  802-885-3997 to sign up. 

Spay $45
Neuter $35
Rabies $5 (required unless you have proof of being up to date)
Distemper $5 (optional)
If fleas or ear mites are found cats will be automatically treated at a cost of $5 per treatment.

This is open to all.  We don't ask your income level or care where you live.

Weathersfield Vermont residents  can stop at the town  office in Ascutney and get the 'SNAP' form. Bring it to the clinic for us to fill out. You then return it to the town office and  receive a reimbursement for the surgery.    So the surgery ends up being FREE

If you need to borrow a cat transport  carrier call me and arrange to pick one up 802 263 5454

HCRS Crisis Center Named for Frank Silfies

HCRS crisis center named for Frank Silfies

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services’ (HCRS) is pleased to announce that its Springfield Crisis Care Center has been named in memory of Frank Silfies.

Please read article here:

 http://springfieldvt.blogspot.com/2015/12/hcrs-crisis-center-named-for-frank.html

Candlelight Christmas in the Village

Candlelight Christmas in the Village

An Evening of Holiday Music

Perkinsville Community Church
Route 106 in the Village

 
Sunday, December 13
5:00 pm

 
www.perkinsvillecommunitychurch.com

Select Board Agenda December 7, 2015

Select Board Agenda
Martin Memorial Hall

5259 Route 5, Ascutney, Vermont

Monday, December 7^th, 2015

7:00 P.M.

Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

1. Comments from Select Board and Citizens on topics not on agenda

1. Review Minutes from previous meeting(s)

1. Fire Services Evaluation – conference call with John Wood

1. FY2017 Budget Review (with Budget Committee)
   1. Review draft FY2017 Municipal Tax Rate Computation
   2. Review draft FY17 General Fund Budget

-   Fire Services (with Fire Commission)

-   Town Clerk

-   Library (with Library Trustees)

-   Martin Memorial Hall   

1. Review draft FY17 Capital Replacement Plan and Long Term Debt Schedule
2. Review draft FY17 Reserve Funds Budget

1. Possible Articles to include on Warning for 2016 Town Meeting
   1. Authorize borrowing to replace WWVFD Engine 3
   2. Proposal for an article regarding energy conservation – JL Wright
   3. Request by WISE for an article to be included on Warning for a $400 appropriation – J Mullen

1. Transfer Station free Electronic Waste Collection has recommenced

1. Rewrite of Large Gathering Permit Ordinance (Final Reading) (to be continued to 12/21/15)

1. Approve Business Deposit Account Certified Resolution

10. Request by Weathersfield Food Shelf for temporary support while awaiting use of Perkinsville School

11. Appointments

1. Budget Committee (One Opening)
2. Fire Commission (One Opening)
3. Conservation Commission (One four year term)
4. Energy Committee (Five Openings)
5. Fence Viewer (Two Openings)
6. Parks and Recreation Commission (One Opening)       

12. Approve Warrants

13. Future Meeting Agenda Items

1. Wednesday, December 9, 2015

-   Executive Session: Personnel (Town Manager hiring process)

1. Monday, December 21, 2015

-   Review draft FY2017 Solid Waste Budget

-   Review Capital Paving Plan

-   Review Warning for 2016 Town Meeting

-   Rewrite of Large Gathering Permit Ordinance (Final Reading)

-   Require sticker on any vehicle wishing to drop off recyclables?

1. Monday, January 4, 2016

-   Review all draft FY2017 Budgets

-   Review Warning for 2016 Town Meeting         

14. Executive Session: Personnel (Town Manager hiring process)

15. Adjourn

Weathersfield Food Shelf Holiday Hours

 

 

“Weathersfield Food Shelf holiday hours will be  

4-5 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 22nd and Tuesday, Dec. 29th.”

 

 

 

3rd Wildlife Photo Contest

Sponsored by the Weathersfield Conservation Commission

Requirements

            Limited to native wildlife (animals, birds, or insects)

            Limited to amateur photographers

Must be photographed locally (within 50 mile radius)

One submission per person, must be on an 8 x 10 glossy.

There will be three places. Judging will be done by 3 interested persons.

Submitted photos can be dropped off at the Weathersfield Town Office in an envelope plainly marked Conservation Commission photo contest. There is a drop box at the Town office for after hours. 

The following information needs to be included with the photo: Name, address, phone number, E-mail address, and where photo was taken.

Submission is implied consent Town can duplicate the photo in their annual report.

Winning photos will be mounted and framed, then displayed for one year at either town office, library, or school, then returned to owner.

Submission deadline February 15^th, 2016.

Holiday Craft Fair at Martin Memorial Hall