Weathersfield, VT Voting Hours

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Voting Hours

10 am - 7 pm

Martin Memorial Hall

5259 Route 5

Ascutney, VT

Articles to be Voted on in Weathersfield on Tuesday, March 1

Voting by Australian ballot will be conducted in Martin Memorial Hall, at 5259 U.S. Route 5 in Ascutney, on Tuesday, the 1st day of March, 2016.

[The polls will open at 10:00 A.M. and close at 7:00 P.M. on that date], 

to act on the following articles:

Article 6: To elect all Town officers as required by law.
Moderator - One Year
Select Person – Three Years
Select Person - Two Years
Lister – Three Years
Trustee of Public Funds - Three Years
Town Agent - One Year
Town Grand Juror - One Year
Cemetery Commissioner - Five Years
Library Trustee - Three Years
Library Trustee - Five Years (with two years remaining)
Library Trustee - Five Years (with three years remaining)

Article 7: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield approve the expenditure of $1,276,135 for the support and operation of the Town’s General Fund? $916,560 shall be raised by property taxation, allowing the Select Board to set the appropriate tax rate.

Article 8: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield approve the expenditure of $995,103 for the
support and operation of the Town’s Highway Fund? $803,873 shall be raised by property taxation, allowing the Select Board to set the appropriate tax rate.

Article 9: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield approve the expenditure of $273,181 for the
support and operation of the Town’s Solid Waste Management Facility? These monies shall be raised by non-tax revenues.

Article 10: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield authorize the Select Board to borrow in the current fiscal year (FY2016) funds not to exceed $55,000 for a period not to exceed three years for the purpose of financing two projects already completed in the current fiscal year (FY2016): replacing the heating system in the Town Highway Garage and providing a water source for an adjacent property whose well was contaminated with salt? The first of three payments on the
loan will be due in the coming fiscal year (FY2017).

Article 11: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield authorize the Select Board to borrow funds not to exceed $34,000 for a period not to exceed three years for the purpose of purchasing a police cruiser? The cost of the cruiser will not exceed $39,000. The new cruiser will replace a 2010 Ford F-150 police cruiser with over 105,000 miles on it. The balance of the funds needed to purchase the cruiser will come from the sale or trade-in of the Ford F-150.

Article 12: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield authorize the Select Board to borrow funds not to exceed $229,000 for a period not to exceed five years for the purpose of purchasing a fire truck to replace West Weathersfield Fire Department Engine No. 3? The cost of the fire truck will not exceed $395,000. The balance of the funds needed to purchase the truck will come from the sale or trade-in of Engine No. 3, contributions from the West Weathersfield Fire Department, and no more than $146,000 from the Town’s Fire Apparatus Acquisition Reserve Fund.

Article 13: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield appropriate the sum of $22,000, to be deposited into the Highway Equipment Acquisition Reserve Fund? [Not in Budget]

Article 14: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield appropriate the sum of $15,000, to be deposited into the Town Highways Capital Maintenance and Improvements Reserve Fund? [Not in Budget]

Article 15: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield appropriate the sum of $5,000, to be deposited into the Police Cruiser Purchase Reserve Fund? [Not in Budget]

Article 16: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield appropriate the sum of $15,000, to be deposited into the Fire Apparatus Acquisition Reserve Fund? [Not in Budget]

Article 17: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield appropriate the sum of $7,000, to be deposited into the Firefighting Equipment and Gear Reserve Fund? [Not in Budget]

Article 18: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield appropriate the sum of $15,000 to be deposited into the Weathersfield-Proctor Library Capital Improvements Reserve Fund? [Not in Budget]

Article 19: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield appropriate the sum of $200 to support the activities of the American Red Cross? [Not in Budget]

Article 20: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield appropriate the sum of $400 to support the activities of Senior Solutions Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont? [Not in Budget]

Article 21: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield appropriate the sum of $400 to support the activities of the HIV/HCV Resource Center? [Not in Budget]

Article 22: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield appropriate the sum of $400 to support the activities of Meals on Wheels? [Not in Budget]

Article 23: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield appropriate the sum of $400 to support the activities of the Mount Ascutney Prevention Partnership [MAPP]? [Not in Budget]

Article 24: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield appropriate the sum of $360 to support the activities of the Volunteers in Action? [Not in Budget]

Article 25: Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield appropriate the sum of $400 to support the activities of the WISE? [Not in Budget]

Message from Mark Huntley

Mark Huntley‎ to Town of Weathersfield, Vermont

Greetings

 I apologize, as I was all prepared for Monday nights town meeting and was not aware of the meeting change date and time.

I will be at the town hall on Election Day Tuesday from 4-7 to hand out the Doyle survey and my town meeting report. 

I also have the "unclaimed property" list for Weathersfield and how to claim your money-you'll be surprised how many names there are and, how easy it is to file the application.

Please feel free to reach out regarding any issues and once again, sorry for the confusion on the date of the meeting. 802-236-6722

Town Meeting Reminder - Luncheon Menu

Weathersfield Annual Town Meeting in Ascutney, Saturday, Feb. 27.
Weathersfield School 

10 a.m. School District Meeting 

LUNCH BREAK-SEE BELOW
 

Noon-Town Meeting at the Weathersfield School in Ascutney. This meeting will adjourn, voting by Australian Ballot will open Tuesday, Mar. 1 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Martin Memorial Hall in Ascutney.

LUNCH BREAK:

From 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Windsor County Partners will be serving an array of soups and more at the Weathersfield Town Meeting. Donations to WCP's youth mentoring mission will be accepted.

Menu Includes--Soups: Cream of Broccoli, Lentil Kielbasa, Minestrone, Parsnip Apple, "Popeye" (Potato Onion Spinach), Pumpkin, Veggie Black Bean; Other Yummies: Pork Chili; Bread; Meatball Subs; and Crunchy Veggies

Karson Lewis Benefit Spaghetti Dinner

from 5 pm - 7 pm
at the West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department
7259 Route 131, Perkinsville, VT
(near intersection of Route 131 and 106 - Downers 4 Corners)

A few months ago a member of the Weathersfield community was faced with an unforeseen hospital stay. Since that visit Karson has had to overcome many obstacles and he has stays strong and continues to be strong and push through this entire battle. 

If you don't know Karson he always has a smile on his face and is always very happy he's a genuine human and we are proud to call him our friend. 

The Weathersfield Pathfinders Snowmobile Club, in conjunction with the West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department, welcomes you to come join us for a spaghetti dinner with all the fixings. 

The cost of this dinner is by donation only. 

Come have a plate of spaghetti, a fresh salad, and a homemade brownie - al a mode - to top it off. 

There will be a 50/50 raffle as well as other prizes. 

All money raised will be given to Karson to help offset the travel costs incurred going back and forth to DHMC. 

Hope to see you all there and bring your appetite!!!


You can send donations to: 
Weathersfield Pathfinders
28 Herrick St
Springfield VT 05156

Make check out to Weathersfield Pathfinders and on memo line put: Karson Lewis and we will put it with the rest of the donations.

MISSING - Paris LaPlant - Burlington, VT

Vermont Missing Persons

The Burlington, VT Police Department is requesting assistance in locating 17 year-old Paris LaPlant, who was last seen in Burlington on Saturday February 20th, 2016.

Investigation has revealed that Paris was seen entering a blue Honda (unknown model or registration information) with an unknown male and female adult in downtown Burlington.

The exact time and location of where she got into the vehicle is currently unknown, but it is believed to have occurred sometime during the early afternoon hours on February 20th, 2016.

Paris was last seen wearing a purple ’Juicy Couture” hoodie and blue skinny jeans.

Anyone with information concerning Paris LaPlant and/or her whereabouts is asked to contact the Burlington, VT Police Department at 802-658-2700.

Clarification and Request for Support from West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department

Turkey and Biscuit Dinner to Benefit Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department

Ascutney Volunteer Fire Association

Is winter giving you a case of cabin fever? Come out and enjoy a hot, scrumptious turkey and biscuit dinner prepared for you by the Ascutney Volunteer Fire Association!

When: Saturday, March 5, 2016
Where: Martin Memorial Hall, 5259 Route 5, Ascutney, VT
Time: 5pm - 7pm

We will be serving: roast turkey + vegetables with biscuits, mashed potatoes, tossed salad, cranberry sauce, desserts, and assorted beverages.

Cost: Adults $10, Children (6-10) $5, and under 6 is free
To-Go meals will be available!

RECALL - Mars/Snickers Bars - RECALL

WPTZ NewsChannel 5

February 23 at 3:00pm ·

RECALL! Before you go for that afternoon snack, learn more about the Mars/Snickers recall: http://wptz.tv/6182BjV9n

Millions of Mars and Snickers bars recalled

www.wptz.com|By By Ivana Kottasova

Weathersfield Report Available for Viewing Online

2014-2015 Annual Town Report

now available for viewing on the Town of Weathersfield's web page. 

Go to Documents Online, Town Reports, and you will find it there.

Or copy and paste link in your web browser

 http://weathersfieldvt.org/documents-online/Town-Reports/Town-Report-2014-2015.pdf/

Volunteers needed!

Weathersfield drivers needed for Volunteers In Action!

“Pay it Forward”

Can you give one ride a month to someone in your town? Volunteers in Action needs you! There are currently up to five residents in Weathersfield that are in need of transportation. You tell us when you are available and how far you can drive.

We will let you know with at least 3 days’ notice – who and when.

Call Volunteers in Action today

802-674-5971

Annual Town Challenge!

THE WEATHERSFIELD PROCTOR LIBRARY will host the 5th Annual

TOWN TEAM CHALLENGE

WEATHERSFIELD, VT

SATURDAY, APRIL 16^th, 2016 at 7 p.m.

at the Weathersfield School in Ascutney

Come watch and support your favorite town organization as they compete in a six-category trivia contest. Prizes also awarded for most team spirit and most funds raised. Door prizes too!

Donations for the Library Expansion Fund may be given at the door, and refreshments will be available. (802-674-2863)

Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Karson Lewis

Pathfinders is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner to benefit Karson Lewis. The event will be hosted by the West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department.

Date and time: Saturday, February 27th / 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Location: West Weathersfield's fire station located on Route 131, just east of the intersection of Routes 131 and 106 in Weathersfield

The event is to help with medical expenses for Karson Lewis

FOUND!!!! DOG - Plains Road, Weathersfield, VT - DO NOT CHASE

 Bodie has been FOUND :)

PLEASE SHARE - MISSING DOG - WEATHERSFIELD VT

Facebook friends..... Bode has come up missing! He was last seen on the Plains Road in Weathersfield.

If any of you see him please contact me Bodie is a brindle male with an underbite wearing a red and white collar that has a hankerchief print

if seen call 603-477-1229

Lost My Way Animal Shelter says: please if you see him DO NOT CHASE!!! He is very confused and fearful. We have trap set. Keep praying for his safe return.

We have seen him.

Again….. do NOT chase him

Luncheon Provided at Town Meeting

 

Bring your appetites to Town Meeting on 

Saturday, Feb 27, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm!  

Windsor County Partners will be serving a yummy array of soups, meatball subs, bread and veggies to help get you over the lunch hump between school and town segments of the meeting.  

Food will be served from 10:30 on in the Multi-Purpose room.  

Donations accepted, to go containers available too.  

See you there!

Springield Humane Society Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics

LOW COST CAT SPAY/NEUTER CLINICS!
Springfield Humane Society is hosting the following clinics:  
When: February 16, April 26, May 31, July 5, August 16, September 13, October 11, and December 13
Where: Springfield VT
Why: Because there aren’t enough homes for them all!
COST:  Female cat: $50 Male cat: $40
Rabies vaccine (required by law): $5 Distemper vaccine: $5
Flea treatment if found: $5 Ear mite treatment if found: $5
Please call Springfield Humane Society to sign up in advance
802-885-3997
Weathersfield residents are reimbursed for the cost of surgery up to $50, limit of 3 cats per calendar year.
Please bring SNAP form available at town office!

Mary Ann Wallace, 76

Mary Ann Wallace, 76, a longtime resident of Springfield, passed away Thursday morning, February 4 at Lebanon Center Genesis Healthcare in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She was born March 29, 1939 in Newport, Vermont, the daughter of Carroll K. and Edith W. (Barlow) Wood. She received her schooling in Claremont, New Hampshire and attended Stevens High School. She married Frederick A. Wallace in Springfield on November 28, 1955.

She was a homemaker for many years, proudly raising her six children. She also did child care at her home in Springfield. Mary had a wonderful sense of humor and was known by her family as “Our Social Butterfly." She volunteered for Meals on Wheels and at the senior center, both in Springfield. She was fond of sports, and especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Her husband passed away in 2005. She was also predeceased by her parents and one daughter, Donna Nakhla in 2013, and by two sons, Alan Wallace in 1997 and Randy Wallace in 2012. Survivors include one daughter, Diane Johnson and her husband, John of Weathersfield, Vermont; two sons, James Wallace and his wife, XueMei of Gulf Shores, Alabama and Timothy Wallace and his wife, Carmen of Springfield, Vermont; two brothers, Dennison Wood and his wife, Judy of Springdale, Arkansas and Roderick Wood and his wife, Leann of Southwick, Massachusetts; one sister, Beverly Paine of Gardner, Massachusetts; one daughter-in-law, Patricia Wallace of Springfield, Vermont; nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

At her request, a graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in the spring in the Oakland Cemetery in Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate at 1 Kennedy Drive, Suite L-8, South Burlington, VT 05403, or to a Humane Society of one’s choice. The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor assisted with the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to her family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com

John J. Oliver Jr., 83

John J. Oliver Jr., 83, passed away Thursday morning, Feb. 4, 2016, at Springfield Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 5, 1932, in Perkinsville, the son of John J. Sr. and Margaret (Gallagher) Oliver. He attended Perkinsville schools and graduated from Springfield High School Class of 1950. He was also a graduate of Tractor Trailer and Heavy Equipment Schools.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, and then served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. On May 8, 1965, he married Nylene Wheeler in Chester. She predeceased him Feb. 16, 2013. A native of Perkinsville, he moved to Ocala, Florida in 1988, where he made his home until returning to Vermont in 2013. He was employed as a truck driver in the area for many years. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, a member of the VFW, the Marine Corps League and the American Legion.

He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Nylene; three brothers, Lawrence, Christopher and Alfred; and by one sister, Irene Durland.

A funeral mass will be celebrated in the spring at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Springfield, with burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156. Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

Missing Dog - Weathersfield, VT - Reward

PLEASE SHARE - MISSING DOG - WEATHERSFIELD VT
Phone numbers.
Kimberly Quimby: 802-376-3125
Dale Porter: 802-558-7216

Emails:
Qkimme07@gmail.com
Ascutneymountaincolors@gmail.com

 

PLEASE SHARE - MISSING DOG - WEATHERSFIELD VT

LAST SEEN: 02/11/2016
NAME: Gloria
AGE: about 5 months old
FEMALE: Fixed
RED COLLAR AND MICROCHIPPED. ALSO UP TO DATE ON VACCINES.

DESCRIPTION: brown and white hound/husky, has 2 different colored eyes: one blue and one brown/hazel, she's about 2-3 feet tall on all 4 legs, about 35-40lbs, short haired, big paws and lengthy rather then heavier.

DISTINGUISHING MARKS: She has a mark on her tail where she had the umbilical cord wrapped around it while in the womb and she had to have surgery to save her tail (she's the runt) and the 2 different eye colors. Also has a bowling pin shaped white spot from her forehead around her snout.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Kasey Quimby: 1 603 252 1649
Kimberly Quimby: 1 802 376 3125
EMAIL:Qkasey09@aol.com

*She's very friendly and loving. She's a puppy. Still teething but would never hurt anyone. She belongs to my 2 year old son. She's never been out in the cold this long and is probably scared.*

Cat Only Spay/Neuter Clinic in Springfield

PLEASE SHARE!!!

Our CAT ONLY spay and neuter clinic is  February 16th at St. Marks Church on Fairground Rd in Springfield. 

 Call 802-885-3997 or stop into the shelter to PREPAY for a spot. (CASH OR DEBIT/CREDIT ONLY) Prices are as follows:

Spay $50 Neuter $40 Distemper (optional but strongly recommended) $5 Rabies (Required unless proof of vaccine) $5

There is an additional charge of $5 each for ear mite and flea treatment, if either are found. Please bring an extra $10 (cash) per cat at pickup!

Weathersfield Residents  will have the cost of the surgery reimbursed by bringing the 'SNAP' form from the town office for us to fill out. 

1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse Committee Meeting Agenda 03/22/2016

Meeting Agenda

1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse Committee

6:30 PM, Tuesday, March 22, 2016

at 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse

Call meeting to order:

Attendance:

Approve minutes from 2/2/16 meeting:

Agenda:

1. Update from Matt Keniston

1. Proctor Library

1. Open Floor-

           Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda:
           Meeting Adjourned:

Select Board Meeting 02/16/2016 Agenda

Select Board Agenda
Martin Memorial Hall

5259 Route 5, Ascutney, Vermont

Tuesday, February 16^th, 2016

7:00 P.M.

Regular Meeting

Note Meeting is on Tuesday

1. Call to Order

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

1. Review Minutes from previous meeting(s)

1. Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment regarding Drug & Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments

1. Advisory vote at Town Meeting on Vermont legalization of marijuana?

1. Update on the Vermont Water Quality Act (Act 64) and its implications for the Town of Weathersfield / Jason Rasmussen

1. Review Procedure for fixing dry hydrants / First Reading

1. Board of Liquor Commissioners
2.       Scott Rogers, LLC / DBA Scott Rogers, LLC

                        -   Second Class Liquor License Renewal

1.      Abbott Brown Inc. / DBA Inn at Weathersfield, The

                        -   First Class Restaurant/Bar License Renewal

                       -   Outside Consumption Permit

1. Continue preparations for 2016 Annual Town Meeting / Speaker list

10. Approve 2016 Certificate of Highway Mileage

11. Approve Annual Certification of Compliance for Town Road and Bridge Standards and Network Inventory

12. Approve Town Highway & Bridge Weight Restrictions for 2016

13. Approve Notice of Restricted Use of Town Highways for 2016 Mud Season

14. Approve Warrants

15. Future Meeting Agenda Items       

Thursday, March 3, 2016 (Annual Reorganization Meeting)   [Note: Thursday meeting night)

16. Adjourn

Valley Court Diversion Program Seeking Volunteers

Volunteer are needed in Weathersfield/Springfield areas to work with low level offenders in the community.

The organization embraces the principles of restorative justice.

As a volunteer, you will hear participant's stories and help create a restorative contract with them.

The group meets once a month at the Springfield Police Department, your commitment will require about 3 hours a month.

Training is provided.

For more information please visit our website at www.vcdp.org or call Maureen at 802-295-5078 #10.

Announcing Two $1,000 Sammy Pierce Memorial Scholarship Awards for 2016

Students from the towns of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Grafton, Ludlow, Mount Holly, Rockingham, Springfield, and Weathersfield who are continuing education in a 2 or 4 year college program are invited to apply.

www.vermontjournal.com    

Victor P Jarvis, 91

 

Ascutney, Vt. — Victor P. Jarvis, 91, a longtime resident of Ascutney, passed away Monday evening, Feb. 1, 2016, at the Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 30, 1924 in Claremont, N.H. the son of Philip and Eva (Greenwood) Jarvis. He received his schooling in Claremont. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II. Following his honorable discharge he returned to Vermont. He married Virginia Dubuque in Newport, N.H. on April 13, 1946. Mr. Jarvis was employed at the former Cone Blanchard in Windsor. He started Jarvis and Sons Construction in Ascutney in 1951 which he owned and operated for many years.

Victor was a member of the VFW in Springfield, Vt. He truly enjoyed working and spending time on projects in his garage, visiting with many friends and family sharing stories. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Raymond and Richard Jarvis and one granddaughter.

Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Virginia Jarvis; two daughters, Phyllis Jarvis and her husband, Patrick Howe of Claremont, and Brenda Bulluss and her husband, Donald of Ascutney; four sons, Donald Jarvis and his wife, Gloria of Claremont, Victor Jarvis and his wife, JoAnn of Springfield, Vt., Dwight Jarvis and his wife, Bonnie and Peter Jarvis and his wife, Judy, all of Ascutney; one brother, Gordon Jarvis of Corona, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and one special family caregiver, Angel Kamandua of Ascutney.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Monday evening, Feb. 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Will Hunter, officiating. Committal services with military honors will be held in the spring in the Ascutneyville Cemetery in Ascutney.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department at PO Box 91, Ascutney, VT 05030.

The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor is entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com

Volunteer Opportunities at 1879 Schoolhouse

Dear Friends of the 1879 Schoolhouse,

We are currently working on interior finish projects at the 1879 School house.  Insulation, sheetrock, interior doors, and flooring, to name a few of the jobs.  We are looking for volunteers to work anytime during the hours and dates listed below.

Please me know which time slots you would be interested in filling.  I can use a couple of volunteers at a time, and if the time slot you have indicated has already been filled, I will let you know so we can find an alternate time for you to help.  Also let me know if you have a time other than those I have listed that would work better for you.  Please e-mail me at norclime@tds.net, or call me at 802 263 5300.

Many thanks,

Matt Keniston

For the 1879 School house committee.

Feb. 13th - 8 to 12:00.
Feb. 9th - 9 to 12:00
Feb. 11th - 9 to 12:00
Feb. 16th - 9 to 12:00
Feb. 18th - 9 to 12:00
Feb. 23rd - 9 to 12:00
Feb. 25th - 9 to 12:00
Mar. 5th - 8 to 12:00

Victor P Jarvis, 91

Ascutney, Vt. — Victor P. Jarvis, 91, a longtime resident of Ascutney, passed away Monday evening, Feb. 1, 2016, at the Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor.

Arrangements are pending with the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor.

The complete obituary will be published when arrangements are final.

Miriam Wilson Morrow, 101

 

Needham, Mass. — Miriam Wilson Morrow, of North Hill, Needham, formerly a longtime resident of Newton, passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016. She was 101. 

Miriam was born on April 5, 1914 in Indianapolis, Ind., and her family moved to Louisville, Ky., in 1916. Her parents and grandparents bought the family house at 70 Arlington St. in Newton in 1920.

 She graduated from Newton North High School, Colby Jr. College in New London, N.H., in 1934, Boston School of Occupational Therapy in 1936 and Tufts Univ. College of Special Studies with a BS in Education. She was the manager of Occupational Therapy at Jewish Memorial Hospital, Boston, until she retired in Dec. 1980. Miriam was a longtime active member of the Eliot Church of Newton, working with many groups and on many projects including the Care Team. 

 She was very creative—knitting, quilting and making crafts for the church and other town fairs. She was also a member of the Newton Highlands Women’s Club, the Newton Senior Center, Palestine Chapter #114 OES and the Daughters of the American Revolution. 

Miriam was active in several community projects including the 1989 Boston Community Loan Fund 100 Rooms Project that built, rehabilitated or preserved affordable housing for Boston low income households. Miriam enjoyed travelling and had been to Europe, Canada, the Caribbean and throughout the United States. 

She was predeceased by her sister Jean Morrow Cobb and her husband Henry Charles Cobb of Weathersfield, Vt., and is survived by her niece Kilbyanne Garabedian and her husband Richard of Princeton, Mass.; her nephew Henry “Chip” Cobb and his wife, Laurie of Weathersfield; her great nieces Kathryn Koerner and her husband, Joe, of Richmond, Va., Tamar Davis and her husband, Lorn of Dedham, Mass.; great-nephews Richard Garabedian and his wife Lori, of Cheshire, Mass., and James Garabedian and his wife, Dina of Naperville, Ill. 

Miriam had nine great-grandnieces and nephews who loved to play board games and do crafts with their Great “Aunt Mimi”.

Relatives and friends are invited to a service celebrating Miriam’s life on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the Eliot Church of Newton, 474 Centre St., Newton Corner. 

In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to the Eliot Church of Newton. For directions or to share a memory of Miriam, please visit www.eatonandmackay.com.

Large Assembly Ordinance, Town of Weathersfield, VT

Weathersfield Ordinance Adoption

On 2/1/16, the Select Board of the Town of Weathersfield, Vermont adopted an ordinance entitled “Large Assembly Ordinance, Town of Weathersfield, Vermont.” The Ordinance will become effective on 4/2/16, sixty days after the date of its adoption by the Select Board, unless a petition is filed with the Town Clerk by 3/16/16, forty-four days after the date of its adoption. The petition should be addressed to the Select Board, should be signed by at least five percent of the qualified voters of this municipality, and should ask for a special meeting to be called on the question of disapproving the Ordinance. Simultaneously with this ordinance taking effect, the Weathersfield ordinance entitled “Regulation of Large Outdoor Assemblies” dated 5/18/87 shall become void. Questions and comments about the Ordinance may be directed to the Town Manager in the Municipal Offices, PO Box 550, Ascutney, Vermont, townmanager@weathersfield.org, (802) 674-2626. Copies may be obtained from the Town Manager or viewed at weathersfieldvt.org.

LARGE ASSEMBLY ORDINANCE

TOWN OF WEATHERSFIELD, VERMONT

[adopted 2/1/16; effective 4/2/16]

FINDINGS OF FACT
The Select Board of Town of Weathersfield has, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1971 et seq., and 24 V.S.A. § 2291(14), the authority to define what constitutes a public nuisance and to provide procedures and take action for their abatement or removal as the public health, safety or welfare may require. 
The Select Board of the Town of Weathersfield finds that the assembly of large numbers of persons at exhibitions, festivals, gatherings, music concerts and sporting events can have an adverse effect on the general health and safety of a community and thereby create a public nuisance through, among other things, sanitation problems resulting from inadequate waste disposal, obstruction of local highways, improper disposal of solid waste, and interference with the use of public and private property. 
Therefore, to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Town of Weathersfield and those persons attending large assemblies, the Select Board of the Town of Weathersfield hereby adopts this ordinance to regulate large assemblies.
Section 1: DEFINITIONS

1.0       DEFINITIONS:   For the purpose of this ordinance the terms defined in this ordinance shall have the following meanings:

PERMIT: A written statement, issued by the Select Board of the Town of Weathersfield authorizing the holding of a large assembly under stated conditions as to time, place and manner.

PERSON: An individual, corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity.

LARGE ASSEMBLY:   A gathering of 150 or more individuals at any location in the Town of Weathersfield at any single time for the purpose of musical, political, promotional, sports or social entertainment or other similar type of activity, but shall not include a gathering occurring at any permanent place of worship, athletic field, auditorium, or public or private school.

Section 2: LARGE ASSEMBLY PERMIT

2.01     SUBJECT OF PERMIT:   Any person, other than the Town of Weathersfield or the
Town of Weathersfield School District, who intends to hold or organizes or promotes a large assembly in the Town of Weathersfield shall first obtain a permit to do so.  

Section 3: PROCEDURE

3.01     APPLICATION:   An application for a permit to hold a large assembly shall be filed with the Select Board of the Town of Weathersfield not less than thirty and not more than one hundred twenty days before the date of the proposed large assembly. For good cause shown, the Select Board may allow exceptions to these filing deadlines. The application shall be in writing and shall include:

            a.         The date and hours the assembly is to be held.

b.         The name, street address, and telephone number of the applicant, the principal officers of the applicant, the individual making the application, and any other persons authorized to represent the applicant in applying for the permit.

c.         The name, street address, and telephone number of the owner of the location where the assembly will occur.

            d.         The estimated number of persons expected to attend the assembly.

            e.         The general nature of the assembly.

f.          The arrangements made by the applicant to protect the public health and safety including arrangements with respect to parking, traffic safety, crowd control, and sanitation facilities.

g.         Whether alcohol will be served.

h.         Such other information as may be required for the Select Board to determine whether or not the permit should be granted.

3.02     APPLICATION MEETING:   The applicant may, and if requested by the Select Board, shall appear before the Select Board to provide additional information and answer questions concerning the application. The Select Board may, in its discretion, hold a hearing on an application to take testimony and evidence.

3.03     CONSULTATION:   Prior to issuing a permit hereunder, the applicant shall confer with the Police Chief, Town Manager, Public Works Supervisor, and appropriate Fire Chief with regard to appropriate conditions for parking, traffic safety, crowd control, sanitation, and security.

3.04     ACTION ON APPLICATION:   The Select Board may issue the permit as requested by the applicant or may issue the permit subject such conditions as may be reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the Town of Weathersfield and persons attending the assembly.

3.05     CONDITIONS:   The Select Board may impose reasonable conditions upon a large assembly permit to ensure that:

            a.         Public sanitation, food, water, and emergency medical conditions are adequate.

b.         The time, place, and duration of the assembly are suitable in view of the number of persons expected to attend.

c.         The assembly will not result in undue adverse traffic congestion and unsafe conditions with respect to use of the public highways.

            d.         Measures for controlling the crowd and managing the assembly are adequate.

e.         The assembly will not substantially impair the provision of fire and police protection and medical and other essential public services.

f.          The assembly will not unreasonably interfere with the quiet enjoyment of other properties in the Town.

            g.         All solid waste incidental to the assembly will be removed and properly disposed.

h.         All other necessary state and local permits and approvals have been obtained by the applicant.

3.06     BOND: As a condition of granting a permit, the Select Board may require that the applicant post a bond or letter of credit sufficient to provide adequate security for compliance with the terms and conditions of any permit granted hereunder. The amount of such bond shall include costs necessary to reimburse the Town for cost incurred by the Town in fulfilling any condition not fulfilled by the applicant, the cost of any enforcement action brought by the Town, and the cost for repair to any public property, facility, or improvement.

3.07     DENIAL OF PERMIT: If the Select Board finds that it is reasonably likely that an assembly will substantially harm the public health, safety or welfare and that this harm cannot be avoided by the imposition of appropriate conditions, then the Select Board may deny a large assembly permit.  

3.08     APPEAL: An applicant aggrieved by a decision of the Select Board may appeal that decision to the Windsor County Superior Court.

Section 4: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY

4.01     CIVIL MATTER: A violation of this ordinance shall be a civil matter which may be enforced in the Vermont Judicial Bureau or in the Windsor County Superior Court, at the election of the Select Board. A civil penalty of not more than $500.00 per violation may be imposed for violation of this ordinance. Each day that the violation continues shall constitute a separate violation of this ordinance.

4.02     JUDICIAL BUREAU: Violations enforced in the Judicial Bureau shall be in accordance with the provisions of 24 V.S.A. §§ 1974a and 1977 et seq.   For purposes of enforcement in the Vermont Judicial Bureau, any Weathersfield police officer, the Health Officer or Deputy Health Officer, or Town Manager shall be the designated enforcement officer(s). Said designee(s) shall issue tickets and may be the appearing officer at any hearing. The waiver fee shall be $250.00.

4.03     SUPERIOR COURT: Violations enforced in the Superior Court shall be in accordance with the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure. The Select Board may pursue all appropriate injunctive relief.

Section 5: SEVERABILITY

5.01     SEVERABILITY:   If any section of this ordinance is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such finding shall not invalidate any other part of this ordinance.

Section 6: EFFECTIVE DATE

6.01     EFFECTIVE DATE:   This ordinance shall become effective 60 days after its adoption by the Select Board if a petition is filed under 24 V.S.A. § 1973, that statute shall govern the taking effect of this ordinance. Simultaneously with this ordinance taking effect, the Weathersfield ordinance entitled “Regulation of Large Outdoor Assemblies” dated 5/18/87 shall become void.

Dated at Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont this 1^st day of February, 2016.

WEATHERSFIELD SELECTBOARD

N. John Arrison, Chairperson; Daniel Boyer, Vice-Chairperson; C. Peter Cole, Board Clerk; Lynn Esty, Select Board Member; and David Fuller, Select Board Member

Breakfast for Dinner to Support Ascutney Volunteer Fire Association

Are you ready for a variation from your usual dinner fare? Then come have

Breakfast for Dinner and help support the Ascutney Volunteer Fire Association.

When: Saturday, February 6, 2016
Where: Martin Memorial Hall, 5259 Route 5, Ascutney, VT
Time:     5pm - 7pm

Menu: eggs, homemade pancakes – regular + blueberry,

homefries, bacon, sausage, fruit salad, pastries, and assorted beverages.

Cost: Adults $10, Children (6-10) $5, and under 6 is free

To-Go meals will be available

For more information email avfa@outlook.com or call 802-674-6869

Pot Luck Luncheon

February 16, 12:00 noon, at Perkinsville VT Community Church Vestry.  

All are welcome.  

The program will be Sally Reeves and Ruth Kelin playing some pop songs from the "oldies era" on the flute and piano.  

Bring a hot dish, salad or dessert - paper goods and beverages will be provided.  

Contact:  Lorraine Zigman 802-263-5245; lzigman@comcast.net