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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

March Depression Support Group

Wednesday, March 15, 2017 ~ 6:30 pm

Twin State Depression Support Group Meeting
5259 Route 5, Ascutney, VT 05030
(Martin Memorial Hall)

Handicap Accessible, ALL Welcome

Please Share with all your Friends and Family

Twin State Depression Support Group
PO Box 27, Ascutney, VT 05030-0027
TwinStateDSG@gmail.com
(641) 715-3900 Ext. 650055#

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Owner ordered to clean properties


After withdrawing appeal, CRC chair is given 30 days to abate 4 ‘nuisance’ properties


SPRINGFIELD — The town of Springfield ha...s reached an agreement with a local property owner to clean up four separate “nuisance” properties. All four must be abated and have all outdoor debris removed within 30 days.

During what he described as a “hearing in public” at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, Springfield Town Attorney Stephen Ankuda said that Will Hunter, chair of Community Restoration Corp. Inc. (CRC), had agreed earlier that afternoon to comply with a proposed order by the town.


“We reached an agreement this afternoon with Mr. Hunter,” Ankuda said.


As part of the agreement, Hunter has withdrawn an appeal based on the town’s Feb. 27 issuance of Notices of Finding of Nuisance and Orders of Abatement for those four properties, Ankuda said.

Members of the Springfield Selectboard toured the four properties — at 22 Chester Road and 12 Central St. in Springfield, and 67 Furnace St. and 7 School St. in North Springfield — prior to the hearing and regular selectboard meeting.


For all four properties, the selectboard voted unanimously on Monday evening to adopt a “nuisance and abatement order,” based on findings that the properties are each in violation of the town of Springfield’s code.


The order included that the owner needs to abate and “lawfully dispose of” any debris originating on the property within 30 days, by the end of the day on March 29, 2017, and that the property owner not add any further debris outside the structures.


Failure to abate would result in a municipal ticket of $500 per day each violation would continue to occur, according to the order. A court could also require that the properties be abated and that costs be paid for by CRC if the properties are not abated and cleaned up according to the town’s order.

Hunter was not present at the hearing.


At the hearing, Ankuda distributed photos, taken earlier in the day at all four properties, to the selectboard. Ankuda also called Zoning Administrator Bill Kearns to testify on the condition of the four properties.


“The owner has a habit of moving junk from one place to another,” and has at least four other properties in town, Kearns said. He asked that wording on the order could specify that debris could not be moved from one place to another.


Ankuda said the order states that debris must be moved off of these properties.


Springfield resident Walter Clark asked during the hearing if the property owner could appeal again.

If that were to happen, he would likely go to court to appeal, Kearns said. Ankuda added that the town would probably still be pursuing the municipal ticket in that case, but “if he appealed, we would not go out there and clean it up.”


The appeal to this board is completed at this time, and Hunter “cannot duplicate it here,” Selectboard Chair Kristi Morris said.


Several of these properties were purchased by CRC Inc. from banks that had foreclosed on the properties, according to McNaughton.


The detritus has an adverse impact on the neighborhood, MacGillivray said, adding that it can also adversely impact the tax base.


At 7 School St., debris included a mattress, a “odiferous debris pile” with a stationary Volvo station wagon that has not moved since November, a second car that may have just been parked there, and smaller pieces of debris, bags, and old furniture. Much of the debris is within 50-75 feet of a public right-of-way, Kearns said.



Audience member Francine Provost asked about a recreation park that borders the property, and said the debris pile has “become a mountain” and is cascading down on the North School land. She asked who would clean it.



“If he doesn’t clean it up, somebody has to clean it up. It would be up to the town,” Kearns said.
Kearns said that would be covered under the same ordinance, that a person cannot throw their debris on another person’s property.



One audience member asked about vehicles that are parked, and only used for parts, and whether that would qualify as a nuisance.



Kearns said that some vehicles are used for destruction derbies or flower pots. He said as long as they are in use, he does not “bother” the owners, but if a vehicle is used for parts it is best to store it in a garage.



The intent is “not for us to become enforcement Nazis,” but some of the properties have become egregious, McNaughton said. The intent is to deal with those egregious properties, he said.


The nuisance ordinance dealing with debris has been in effect for years, but was not always enforced, McNaughton said.



The town has 11 other letters out on zoning violations, half of which have already been cleaned up, according to Kearns.



Eagle Times
2/28/17



Saturday, February 25, 2017

Thin Ice Warning - Keep Pets on Leash and Don't Play On Ice!

Granite State Dog Recovery's photo.

Safety tip: Thin Ice, Granite State Dog Recovery is urging all owners to please keep your dog LEASHED at all times around frozen rivers, lakes, ponds and other water sources. Ice that feels stable near the shoreline can get dangerously thin 2 to 3 feet from the shoreline. We urge you never to encourage your pets to play on the ice follow the "WE DON"T PLAY ON THE ICE, WE DON"T GO ON THE ICE RULE!" allowing your pet to play on a frozen pond could turn into a tragic event during a warm spell.

Active Weather Expected Today - Please Stay Aware!

Vermont Emergency Management shared US National Weather Service Burlington VT's photo.
https://www.facebook.com/NWSBurlington/photos/a.187811151290794.45023.161924887212754/1406377316100832/?type=3&theater
 

Active weather expected today across the North Country. Please stay weather aware!

Please VOTE YES on Article #16

Please VOTE YES on Article #16 on March 7th.


Article #16 is to approve $500 for helping fund a New Directory!

67% of the 2013 Directory was Town Services information.

Please share with all other voters in Weathersfield!

We are also looking for volunteers to help with phone calls and visiting businesses in Weathersfield to help put the Directory together (if the article passes!!!)

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at WeathersfieldDirectory@gmail.com

Thank you,
Lynn Esty


Friday, February 24, 2017

Flood Watch for Vermont be attentive to rising rivers and streams

Issued By: VT - DEMHS
Issued On: 2/24/17 11:38 AM
Affected Jurisdictions: Vermont

THIS IS A Routine Press Release

WATERBURY – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for all of Vermont through this weekend. Rain, snowmelt, and thawing river ice could cause localized flooding in areas of Vermont from Friday evening through Sunday night.

NWS says the greatest flood threat will occur during or shortly after heavy rainfall. The flood threat will also be elevated close to rivers where there exists a potential for ice breakup and jams. Those who live near waterways should monitor water levels and seek high ground should flooding occur.

Vermonters are reminded to stay clear of any floodwaters on roads by driving safe routes that are over high ground, and never driving across a flooded road. A car can be swept away by unseen currents or due to washouts on flooded roads.

Monitor traditional and social media for forecasts and other information.

NWS also says the rain and warm temperatures will weaken all ice surfaces and venturing out onto lakes and rivers is not recommended. We emphasize extreme caution as Vermont has seen multiple deaths this winter due to individuals falling through thin ice.

The Vermont Division of Emergency Management & Homeland Security and other state agencies are monitoring the weather and will staff the state Emergency Operations Center to assist communities if needed.

Cities and towns can contact the DEMHS Watch Officer through established protocols at any time should they need resources.

For weather, road, or emergency updates sent directly to your e-mail or cell phone sign up for Vermont Alert at http://www.vtalert.gov ("http://www.vtalert.gov/") .

Forecast information: www.weather.gov/btv ("http://www.weather.gov/btv") or www.weather.gov/aly ("http://www.weather.gov/aly") .

Monitor social media for additional information:

DEMHS on Facebook: www.facebook.com/vermontemergencymanagement ("http://www.facebook.com/vermontemergencymanagement")

DEMHS on Twitter: twitter.com/vemvt (@vemvt)

VTrans on Facebook: www.facebook.com/vtransontheroad ("http://www.facebook.com/vtransontheroad")

VTrans on Twitter: twitter.com/511vt (@511vt)

National Weather Service Burlington on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSBurlington/ ("https://www.facebook.com/NWSBurlington/")

National Weather Service Burlington on Twitter: @NWSBurlington

National Weather Service Albany on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany/ ("https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany/")

National Weather Service Albany on Twitter: @NWSAlbany

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THIS IS A Routine Press Release

Report a PotHole/Road Issue

February 21 at 5:50pm ·
 
Submit road/pot hole issues on State Roads by using the Click2Fix widget below. Check to see if your issue has already been reported using the Issues tab and add additional information or comments by zooming to the area on the map.
 
 http://vtrans.vermont.gov/click2fix
 
vtrans.vermont.gov

Police Looking for Suspects in Theft from Wal-Mart

Lebanon Police Department's post.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On February 13, 2017, the Lebanon Police Department issued a press release requesting assistance from the public in identifying five suspects who stole various merchandise from Wal-Mart.

The Lebanon Police Department received numerous tips and because of these, officers were able to identify the suspects as:

Timothy Wainwright, age 41, Springfield, Vermont
Scott Amidon, age 42, Weathersfield, Vermont
Beatrice Amidon, age 43, Weathersfield, Vermont
Lisa Akey, age 33, Brattleboro, Vermont
Frank Merrell, age 34, Goshen, New Hampshire

The Lebanon Police Department obtained felony arrest warrants for the above parties. The warrants are extraditable in the New England States.

Merrell was taken into custody on February 22, 2017 and charged with theft. He was released on $5,000 cash bail and will be arraigned in the Lebanon District Division, New Hampshire Second Circuit Court on April 17, 2017.

 The other suspects are still wanted by the Lebanon Police Department.

Photographs of the suspects are included in this press release.

 If you see the wanted suspects or know their whereabouts, please contact your local police department.

Stolen Motorcycle - Have You Seen It?

Weathersfield Police Department's photo.
Weathersfield Police Department
Stolen Motorcycle......
Motorcycle was taken during the early morning hours of 02-22-17 from a residence located at 496 Vermont Route 106....

2004 Honda CBR 600 F41...white/black paint
Any information is asked to contact the Weathersfield Police Department at 802-674-2185

Turkey and Biscuit Dinner with Ascutney Volunteer Fire Dept.






Martin Hall Rt 5 Ascutney Vt
 
 Adults $10.00
Children $5.00 (5-12)
Children 5 and under are Free
 
 https://www.facebook.com/events/262320330868732/?active_tab=about
 
 

Ronald McDonald House Charities Sponsored Bully Prevention & Empathy Building Programs at Weathersfield School

For Immediate Release: December 14, 2016

Contact: Sarah Vogelsang-Card, Operations Director
Email: Sarah@PuppetsInEducation.org
Phone: 802-860-3349

Photo: Weathersfield School 3rd and 4th Grade with Karen Sharpwolf from Puppets in Education.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Sponsored Bully Prevention & Empathy Building Programs at Weathersfield School

“Lies can hurt in a way that you wouldn’t know unless you had experienced it.”
5th Grade student

Burlington, Vermont-based nonprofit Puppets in Education (PiE) received funding from Ronald McDonald House Charities to support a full day of Bully Prevention and Empathy Building programs for Weathersfield School in Ascutney, VT last Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Students shared their experiences, asked for help in stopping bullying, learned tips and tools to keep themselves and others safe while becoming a caring bystander. It was a powerful day and these empathy building presentations provided a foundation to promote acceptance and to help build friendships.

Since 1974, RMHC has created programs that strengthen families during difficult times. RMHC provides vital resources and compassionate care to children and their families being served by leading hospitals worldwide. Core RMHC programs – Ronald McDonald Houses, Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, and Ronald McDonald Care Mobiles – provide access to health care and enable family-centered care. RMHC has helped lessen the burden for more than 7 million families in 2015. The network of local Chapters has been making children happier and healthier by keeping families close – giving them a place to rest and refresh. A place that feels like home. RMHC programs, tailored to meet the urgent needs of each community, can now be found in more than 63 countries and regions across the globe.

Puppets in Education is in its 35th year serving over 10,000 children and adults annually. PiE began as Kids on the Block-Vermont in 1982 with four puppets and has now grown to deliver 23 programs addressing many societal concerns, including bullying, abuse, childhood obesity, mental health, drug use and other topics.

For more information: www.PuppetsInEducation.org or www.RMHC.org


Sarah Vogelsang-Card
Operations Director
Puppets in Education
including Kids on the Block-Vermont
& Friend 2 Friend Programs-Vermont
Suite 125
294 N. Winooski Ave.
Burlington, VT  05401
Phone: (802) 860-3349
Fax: (802) 860-4395
www.PuppetsInEducation.org

Puppets in Education, Inc. teaches children how to keep themselves safe and healthy 
and to appreciate each other's differences. We do this through educational programs 
for children and adults that utilize life-sized puppets who model effective leadership 
and problem-solving skills and demonstrate respect, compassion and inclusion in a 
diverse community.

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Town office and Highway department closed for Holiday

In celebration of Presidents' Day, both the Town Office and Highway Department will be closed Monday, February 20, 2017. Have a safe holiday!

Monthly Weathersfield Pot Luck

The monthly Weathersfield potluck will be held Tuesday, February 21, at 12 pm in the Perkinsville Community Church Vestry. Bring a hot dish, salad or dessert - and have a nice visit. All are welcome.
Contact Lorraine Zigman 802-263-5245; lzigman@comcast.net

Town Report Available for Download


Town Meeting!
Please remember to attend
 the Annual School and Town Meetings on 
Saturday, March 4th / 
School meeting will begin at 10:00AM, 
Fire Services discussion at 1:00PM and the
 Town meeting will begin at 1:30PM 
at the Weathersfield School. 

Also plan to vote on 
Tuesday, March 7th from 
10:00AM until 7:00PM 
at Martin Memorial Hall.


Link to Download Weathersfield Town report 2015-2016

http://weathersfieldvt.org/portal/index.php/documents-online/func-startdown/326/

Monday, February 13, 2017

SAPA TV Channel 8 - 2/13, 14

Monday, February 13, 2017
1:00 AMEd Cohen Variety Show - 24: Mid-October Dream
1:30 AMQuinn and Mike's Game Corner - #2
1:51 AMAsk Nymar the Uncharitable - 6: Nymar Book Club
6:00 AMRobin Hood - 28: Children of Greenwood
6:30 AMThe Goldbergs - 17: June 29, 1954
7:00 AMClassic Cartoons
8:01 AMSeniorcize - Episode 7
8:31 AMNorwich Bookstore - Cindy Pierce
9:32 AMLegend of the Nerds - 1/23/17
10:35 AMAll Things Victorian - 5: Granite in Victorian America
11:04 AMMostly Rock 'n' Roll - Garrison Star
11:34 AMSidewalks Entertainment - Ryan, Kyle and Carla
12:04 PMOLLI - Orphan Trains in Vt.
1:04 PMTravel Television - #214
1:32 PMFirst Wednesdays Lecture Series - Walt Whitman and the Civil War
3:06 PMThe Chefs' Table - Asian Cooking
4:02 PMDukes of Sports - 1/31/17
5:01 PMValley Homegrown - Jesus Pagan y Su Orquesta
6:15 PMThe Easy Gourmet - 32: Chicken Parmesan
7:00 PMTuesday Talk of Town - Tod Pronto
7:35 PMTrans-Canada Rail Trip
8:00 PMOn Topic - 1: Space Travel
8:29 PMChester Historical Society Slideshow - 1/26/17
9:03 PMNew Voices - 1/28/17
10:45 PMSpringfield Girls Field Hockey Presentation - 2/6/17
11:01 PMMy Love for Yours
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
1:00 AMGhost Chronicles: The Next Generation - #38
2:00 AMMidnight Masterpieces - 10: Ninja Death 2
6:00 AMRobin Hood - 35: The Traitor
6:30 AMThe Goldbergs - 16: June 22, 1954
8:00 AMHigh Five Fitness - 5
8:30 AMNorth Springfield Baptist Church - 2/5/17
9:30 AMOLLI - Georgia O'Keefe
11:00 AMPuggy's Corner - Edward Caron and Troy Palmer
12:01 PMCalvary Life Church - 1/22/17
1:00 PMLucy's Big Beautiful World of Painting - Barn in the Mist
1:30 PMScience Cafe Concord - S2E4: Electric Cars
2:00 PMCinemaniacs - 1/29/17
3:00 PMThe Chefs' Table - Davios
3:55 PMNorth Country School of Dance Holiday Showcase 2016
5:32 PMTuesday Talk of Town - Tod Pronto
6:15 PMAll Things Victorian - 5: Granite in Victorian America
6:45 PMD&H Alco Diesel Locomotives
7:00 PMUU Coffeehouse - 1/21/17
9:00 PMThe Rhema Word - 2/6/17
10:00 PMVermont Treasures - 5015
10:30 PMSidewalks Entertainment - Ryan, Kyle and Carla
11:00 PMThe Boy in the Plastic Bubble

SAPA TV Channel 10 - Monday, Tuesday 2/13, 14

Monday, February 13, 2017
8:00 AMAll Things LGBTQ - News and Review
9:00 AMOLLI - Six English Gardens in Five Days
10:00 AMFor the Animals - Justice for Bunny the Horse
10:30 AMVote for Vermont - Independent Schools
11:30 AMCapital Beat - 1/26/17
12:00 PMVermont State House - Loopholes in Vt. Sex Abuse Laws
2:37 PMThis Is America and the World - Robert Kagan, Brookings Institution
3:04 PMVermont State House - EC Fiber, 1/25/17
4:00 PMCreative Living Series - Talkin' Trash, January 2017
5:00 PMDemocracy Now - Daily News Program
6:15 PMThe News Project - Collaborative Initiatives
7:00 PMPuggy's Corner - Edward Caron and Troy Palmer
8:01 PMVt. State House - Access to Medical Marijuana Registry
9:46 PMD&H Alco Diesel Locomotives
10:00 PMVermont State House - Vermont National Guard Briefing
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
8:00 AMNASA TV - New Apollo 1 Tribute at Kennedy Space Center
8:30 AMDW Tomorrow Today - 2/3/17
9:00 AMCivic Sanctuary - What Are Sanctuary Cities?
10:00 AMHealth Talk - 86: Diabetes and Foot Health
10:30 AMAging Insights - 65: Stop Identity Theft
11:00 AMEnergy Week - 2/2/17
12:00 PMVermont State House - Enhanced 9-1-1 Working Group, 1/25/17
1:55 PMVt. Nuclear Decommissioning Advisory Panel Meeting - 1/26/17
5:00 PMDemocracy Now - Daily News Program
6:15 PMWellness Working - Female Founder Series
7:04 PMWeathersfield Select Board Meeting - 2/6/17
9:00 PMSpringfield School Board and Girls Field Hockey Presentation - 2/6/17   

Springfield Animal Hospital Moves To Temporary Location

Chief: Animal hospital fire started in crematorium vent

Hospital staff working to move into new location

SPRINGFIELD — The fire that gutted the Springfield Animal Hospital in late January started in the vent of the facility’s crematorium, according to Springfield Fire Chief Russ Thompson.

Thompson received the cause report for the fire on Friday, Feb. 10 from the SFD’s Origin and Cause Team. The state fire marshall’s office was not called in to investigate the matter, Thompson said.

The fire, reported on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 31 (Actual Date Was January 19, LE) caused heavy damage to the building, but no loss of life or injuries, as staffers and passerby worked to evacuate all animals that were in the hospital that evening.

The SAH has announced a new location, while owners work to rebuild the facility at its existing address.

Hospital operations will be moving services into 365 River St., next to Biben’s Ace Hardware while owners rebuild following a fire that caused extensive damage.

“We are not officially moved in, but we will have a staff member available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for clients to pick up pre-ordered food and medications,” a member of the animal hospital staff wrote on the hospital’s public Facebook page on Thursday, Feb. 9.

Starting on Friday, Feb. 10, anyone who has called for medications or food will be able to pick it up at the new location, co-owner and veterinarian Dr. Dena Meehan said on Friday. They also ask that clientele call a few days ahead when ordering food or medicines, due to limited storage space while renovating the hospital.

Animal hospital signs will be erected soon at the temporary office space, Meehan said.

At this time, Springfield Animal Hospital providers are making house call appointments for routine appointments.

They can also refill medications, and fulfill food orders when needed.

The staff is working on getting set up in the new, temporary location, and hope to be ready within the next week or so, according to the public post.

Animal hospital staffers will then be able to provide almost all of the services the hospital previously provided, according to staff.

Eagle Times
2/13/17

Don't Forget To Clear Snow From All Exhaust Vents

Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Dept's photo.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

With the current forecast of snow please remember to keep your exhaust vents clear. Blocked vents can cause Carbon Monoxide to backup into your house which can be deadly.

Some signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may include:
Dull headache
Weakness
Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Shortness of breath
Confusion
Blurred vision

If you experience any of these symptoms or your alarms start sounding evacuate the building and call 911 immediately.

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Delayed Openings at Claremont Savings Bank Monday

Claremont Savings Bank

Due to the potentially dangerous winter weather conditions tomorrow morning, all CSB locations will delay opening until 11am (Monday, February 13). For your convenience our online and mobile banking services and all ATM locations are available 24-hours a day. Please travel safely tomorrow.

No School Monday February 13

Weathersfield School

NO SCHOOL - Monday, February 13th: Due to snow continuing into the morning, all schools in the SU will be closed Monday, Feb 13th. http://wsesu.co/NMJHYB

Operating on Criminally Suspended License

Operating on Criminally Suspended License
Investigating Officer: Officer Santagate
Case Number: 17SF000747
Offense Date: January 30, 2017
Defendant: Scott Amidon, 43, Weathersfield, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 1/30/16 Officers made contact with the operator of a motor vehicle who was subsequently identified as Scott Amidon who allegedly had a criminally suspended license.
Amidon was cited for the alleged crime of DLS-Criminal and was cited into Windsor County Criminal Court on March 21, 2017.

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Four Vermont Upper Valley communities recipients of state historic preservation grants

The grants were given to Chelsea, Bethel, Norwich and Weathersfield from the Vermont Division of Historic Preservation.
 http://www.vnews.com/Bethel-Norwich-Weathersfield-awarded-historic-preservation-grants-of-about-$9-500-each-7875003

Valley News Correspondent
Monday, February 06, 2017
 Four Vermont Upper Valley communities were the recent recipients of state historic preservation grants to address structural needs of historic building in their towns.

The grants — given to Chelsea, Bethel, Norwich and Weathersfield from the Vermont Division of Historic Preservation — are around $9,500 each, except for Chelsea, which received $5,400, and require a 100 percent match from the town.

In Weathersfield, the money will be used to restore the first floor windows in the 1879 portion of the former Perkinsville School. Town Manager Ed Morris said the restoration would allow the windows, which are original, to be opened and closed more easily.

The school has been closed for almost 10 years and the newer additions built in the mid to late 1900s, were torn down several years ago. Morris said the Weathersfield Food Shelf is allowed to operate there now but until a handicap accessible ramp is built, full use of the building will not be permitted.
 Voters will be asked at Town Meeting this year to borrow $30,000 over three years for the ramp.

In 2015, voters approved borrowing $70,000 to make other building repairs including removing mold from the basement, installing a new heating system and addressing code issues.
 Once the work is complete, the building will be available as multipurpose meeting facility with possibly a reading room with books borrowed from the Proctor Library in Ascutney.
Con't 
vnews.com
 http://www.vnews.com/Bethel-Norwich-Weathersfield-awarded-historic-preservation-grants-of-about-$9-500-each-7875003

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Winter Weather Advisory Tuesday Noon to 10 pm

WCAX-TV's photo.
https://www.facebook.com/WCAXTV/photos/a.211649130441.267115.140859045441/10158265093060442/?type=3&theater

WCAX-TV

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for all of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Northern New York. Light snow will overspread the region by early afternoon, eventually mixing with sleet and freezing rain by evening. We'll have a full update on what's headed our way tonight starting at 5pm.

February Depression Support Group Meeting

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 ~ 6:30 pm

Twin State Depression Support Group Meeting
5259 Route 5, Ascutney, VT 05030
(Martin Memorial Hall)

Handicap Accessible, ALL Welcome

Please Share with all your Friends and Family

Twin State Depression Support Group
PO Box 27, Ascutney, VT 05030-0027
TwinStateDSG@gmail.com
(641) 715-3900 Ext. 650055#

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Schedule for Comcast Channel 10 - SAPA TV Government Education



Tuesday, February 7, 2017
8:00 AMPublic Access Update on Comcast CPG - 1/17/17
8:30 AMDW Tomorrow Today - 1/27/17
9:00 AMAmy Goodman and Bill McKibben - 1/14/17
10:20 AMNASA TV - Tu-144LL 20th Anniversary
12:00 PMCentral Vt. Chamber of Commerce 2017 Annual Meeting
1:40 PMVermont State House - Recommendations for Vermont Health Connect
3:03 PMTalking with Henrietta - Civility in the Age of Trump
4:02 PMNASA TV - Interviews with Next Space Station Crew
5:00 PMDemocracy Now - Daily News Program
6:15 PMHousing: Fair, Safe, Affordable - CVOEO Fair Housing Project, 1/19/17
7:00 PMSpringfield Select Board Public Hearing - 1/30/17
8:00 PMSpringfield Planning Commission - 2/1/17
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
8:00 AMUnder the Golden Dome - Week 5
8:30 AMThe News Project - Collaborative Initiatives
8:58 AMNASA Summer Lecture Series - How to Create a Social Movement
9:38 AMGreen Mtn. Mornings Tonight - 2/3/17
10:02 AMEnergy Week - 2/2/17
11:02 AMGrace Cottage Healthy Aging - Reducing Your Risk of Falls
11:40 AMUpper Valley Humane Society - January 2017
12:07 PMVermont State House - Enhanced 9-1-1 Working Group, 1/25/17
2:00 PMGreen Mountain Care Board - 1/26/17
5:00 PMDemocracy Now - Daily News Program
6:15 PMWellness Working - Female Founder Series
7:04 PMSpringfield School Board Meeting - LIVE
9:00 PMWeathersfield Select Board Meeting
Thursday, February 9, 2017
8:00 AMThis Is America and the World - Robert Kagan, Brookings Institution
8:30 AMDW In Good Shape - 2/3/17
9:00 AMHartford Act 46 Hearing - 1/30/17
11:20 AMVermont State House - Loopholes in Vt. Sex Abuse Laws
2:00 PMCreative Living Series - Talkin' Trash, January 2017
3:00 PMVote for Vermont - Independent Schools
4:00 PMVermont State House - EC Fiber, 1/25/17
5:00 PMDemocracy Now - Daily News Program
6:15 PMThat Was the Week that Was - Mamie Duncan Gibbs, 1/25/17
7:00 PMRVTC Board Meeting - 2/1/17
8:04 PMAct 46 Study Committee - 1/18/17
Friday, February 10, 2017
8:00 AMEnergy Week - 2/2/17
9:10 AMGreen Horn Live News Program
10:00 AMAll Things LGBTQ - News and Review
10:55 AMVermont State House - Emergency Committee Meeting
12:03 PMBrain Buzz - Hidden Figures in Astronomy
1:00 PMGreen Mountain Care Board - 1/26/17
3:43 PMGreen Mtn. Mornings Tonight - 2/3/17
4:06 PMCivic Sanctuary - What Are Sanctuary Cities?
5:04 PMDemocracy Now - Daily News Program
6:15 PMUnder the Golden Dome - Week 5
7:00 PMWeathersfield Select Board Meeting
9:00 PMSpringfield School Board Meeting - LIVE
Saturday, February 11, 2017
8:00 AMThe News Project - Collaborative Initiatives
8:30 AMOLLI - Orphan Trains in Vt.
9:30 AMFor the Animals - Justice for Bunny the Horse
10:01 AMNASA Summer Lecture Series - How to Create a Social Movement
11:00 AMDW Euromaxx - 2/3/17
11:30 AMDW Global 3000 - 2/3/17
12:00 PMUpper Valley Humane Society - January 2017
12:30 PMHartford Act 46 Hearing - 1/30/17
3:00 PMCreative Living Series - Talkin' Trash, January 2017
4:00 PMVermont State House - EC Fiber, 1/25/17
5:00 PMVermont State House - Emergency Committee Meeting
6:15 PMWellness Working - Female Founder Series
7:04 PMSpringfield Development Review Board
Sunday, February 12, 2017
8:00 AMEnergy Week - 2/2/17
9:00 AMCapital Beat - 1/26/17
9:30 AMNASA TV - New Apollo 1 Tribute at Kennedy Space Center
10:00 AMBrain Buzz - Hidden Figures in Astronomy
11:00 AMDW Focus on Europe - 2/3/17
11:26 AMDW Conflict Zone - 2/3/17
11:53 AMOLLI - Agriculture in the Connecticut River Valley
12:59 PMVt. Nuclear Decommissioning Advisory Panel Meeting - 1/26/17
4:04 PMVote for Vermont - Independent Schools
5:03 PMCivic Sanctuary - What Are Sanctuary Cities?
6:15 PMThat Was the Week that Was - Mamie Duncan Gibbs, 1/25/17
7:00 PMSpringfield School Board Meeting - LIVE
9:00 PMWeathersfield Select Board Meeting
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Conservation Commission Minutes 01/26/2017

Minutes
Weathersfield Conservation Commission Meeting
January 26, 2017

Meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm & adjourned at 9:05 pm.
Attending: Tina Wood, Jeff Pelton, Heather Shand, Harry Temple, Roy Burton

Guest: Hal Wilkins

Hal Wilkins Update:
Hal attended a Town Forest Recreation Planning Initiative meeting led by the UVM Extension. The goal of the initiative focuses on increasing community capacity for forest-based recreation, improving the health and management of town forests, and encouraging forest stewardship on private forestland. There will soon be grants for towns and Hal will apply on behalf of the Weathersfield Town Forest, with monies possibly being directed towards trail building. Hal will seek input from the WCC during the application process.

Approval of Minutes:
Minutes from the November 17, 2016 meeting were approved.

Upcoming Workshops:
Trail Use Workshop: How to Build & Maintain Trails for Horses, Bikes and Snow Machines to take place the Green Mountain Horse Association on Saturday, January 28 and Saturday, February 4 from 1-3pm. This seminar is free.

The Vermont Backyard Woods Program will offer a six-week online course for landowners in Windham and Windsor Counties interested in becoming active stewards of their woods. Workshop registration due by February 13, the course begins February 21. The cost is $50. For more information see:
https://www.uvm.edu/newsstories/news/course_helps_woodland_owners_become_better_caretakers

WCC Annual Photo Contest:
Entries due by February 13. Heather will reach out to potential judges for the contest. For details:
http://www.weathersfieldvt.org/portal/index.php/twnnws/8-news/1784-4th-annual-photo-contest

Riparian Buffer Project:
Riparian buffers along stream banks provide stabilization of stream banks, preservation of prime agricultural soils, higher water quality, lowered water temperature from shading, and a greater diversity of wildlife. Jeff has learned from Sue Greenall about grants for tree planting along Weathersfield streams. The WCC feels there are areas in Weathersfield that could benefit from tree planting (or shrubs/bushes). This
cannot happen without landowner permission. Roy suggested a trial with a couple of landowners to gauge interest and willingness. There would be no cost to landowners for the plantings.

Action Items:
• Heather to contact judges for photo contest.
• Jeff and Tina to contact a couple of landowners regarding the Riparian Buffer Project.

Upcoming WCC meetings:
February 23, 2017, Martin Memorial Hall, 7pm

Respectfully Submitted,
Heather Shand
WCC, Member and Secretary