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

Resumption of E-waste Collection

On November 3, 2015, the Weathersfield Transfer Station suspended collection of electronic waste until such time as the state resumed providing disposal services.  

We have been notified by the state that effective immediately, we may resume collection of electronic waste.  

Accordingly, electronic waste may now be dropped off free of charge at the Weathersfield Transfer Station.

Jim Mullen

Weathersfield Town Manager

Ascutney Fire District #2 Manager

PO Box 550, Ascutney, VT 05030

(office) 802.674.2626;  (cell) 802.230.6262

Holiday Welcome for Mark Richardson at Weathersfield Proctor Library

Please come to our Holiday Welcome for our new director Mark Richardson on Saturday December 5 from 11-1pm.

Come to meet Mark and learn what is in the future for the library.

We are so pleased to have him here to help us.

Refreshments will be served.  

Hope to see you on Saturday December 5 from 11-1pm.

Barbara Putnam/President

December Weathersfield Pot Luck

Mark your calendar - Dec. potluck - Tuesday Dec. 15 - 12 noon in Perkinsville Church Vestry.

Bring a hot dish, salad or dessert - enjoy a Christmas visit - share a Christmas story if you wish.

Vermont Driver Restoration Day

What is Driver Restoration Day?

On December 11, 2015 the Windsor County State’s Attorney’s office in collaboration with the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Judicial Bureau and the Agency of Transportation will hold a Driver’s Restoration Day. 

The purpose of this program is help people who have delinquent traffic tickets get their license reinstated by accepting $25 per delinquent ticket. 

The goal is to reduce the number of suspended drivers and improve the safety of our roadways by encouraging people to drive fully licensed and fully insured. 

When and where is Driver Restoration Day?

Driver Restoration Day will take place on Friday, December 11, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the State Office Building at 118 Prospect Street, White River Junction.

There are no appointments, and given the level of interest in the program individuals should expect long wait times.

Who qualifies for Driver Restoration Day?

Any Windsor County resident who has had their license suspended due to a failure or inability to pay the associated fines. Tickets must be delinquent; meaning a ticket is more than 75 days past due.

People whose current suspension is a result of a DUI or certain other serious offenses are not eligible for this program.

How Does Driver Restoration Day work?

Eligible Vermonters will be able to get their license reinstated by paying $25 per outstanding ticket.

 If an individual has five tickets, they’d need to come with $125 in order to get their license reinstated.

>>>What information should I bring to Driver Restoration Day?<<<

Be sure to bring this information with you on December 11th: Driver’s Name, Date of Birth, PID (License) Number, Ticket number(s), Location of ticket(s), Phone number.

How can I pay?

Acceptable forms of payment are limited to check or money order. Cash will not be accepted.

How Long Will it Take to get your license reinstated?

The Judicial Bureau will process payments as quickly as possible.

Depending on the number of individuals who attend Driver Restoration Day it may take a number of weeks for individuals to get reinstatement ready.

After attending Driver Restoration Day, individuals will receive paperwork in the mail with information on their license reinstatement.

What other resources are available to help me get my driver’s license back?

Vermont’s Court Division DLS Program is available statewide and may be a resource for you.

Through this program, some people with suspended licenses may be eligible for a reduction in their debt, or may be eligible for community service or participation in an educational program in exchange for a reduction in fines and fees owed.

More information about the program is at: http://vtcourtdiversion.org/driving-with-license-suspended…/

What if I still have questions?

If you have additional questions please contact the Windsor County State's Attorney's Office at 802-295-8870 or the Governor's Office at 802-828-3333

Nutcracker Production at The Dance Factory in Ludlow, VT

There are MANY Weathersfield students and parents in this wonderful production! Please join us!

The Dance Factory

 

 Ludlow, VT ·

We're so excited about our upcoming Nutcracker production!

Please join us and share this post as well! Performances will be Saturday December 12th at 7pm and Sunday December 13th at 2pm. 

Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for children. 

Tickets are available at the door or ahead of time at Misty Valley Books in Chester, Woodbury Florist in Springfield, and Tina's Hallmark in Springfield.

Work Morning, Saturday, Nov. 28 for 1879 Schoolhouse

Friends of the 1879,

We have a few more projects to complete before we can use the South classroom.

With that in mind we are hoping you can join us for our next work morning on this Saturday Nov. 28th.

The tasks will be, reattachment of the ADA ramp to the building, adjustments to interior doors, some interior framing, and insulation, etc.

Please join us if you can for any amount of time you can spare.

Also, I will be working on the restoration some weekdays as well if that more convenient.  Please let me know if you have interest and availability.  802-263-5300

It’s always nice to have company.


Matt Keniston:  For the 1879 Schoolhouse Committee.

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BURGLARY, GRAND LARCENY, POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY, UNLAWFUL MISCHIEF, AIDING IN THE COMMISSION OF A FELONY

Chester, VT Police Department

 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=947026745345460&id=558416420873163&fref=nf

TOWN OF CHESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 15CH01378, 15CH01390

OFFICERS: CALEB CURRIE, ADAM WOODELL
CONTACT#: 802-875-2035

DATE/TIME: Various
LOCATION: Town of Chester

VIOLATION: BURGLARY, GRAND LARCENY, POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY, UNLAWFUL MISCHIEF, AIDING IN THE COMMISSION OF A FELONY

ACCUSED: MICHAEL FARNSWORTH
AGE: 26
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, VT

ACCUSED: DAVID FARNSWORTH
AGE: 59
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, VT

ACCUSED: ZACHARY MCNEILL
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, VT

ACCUSED: PAIGE HILLOCK
AGE: 24
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On November 2nd, 2015 the Chester Police Department, in conjunction with the Vermont State Police, Springfield Police Department, Weathersfield Police Department, and the Ludlow Police Department, began investigation into a series of burglaries and thefts that occurred in and around the Town of Chester.

As a result of this investigation, the previously named subjects were all arrested for their involvement in said burglaries and thefts. Our investigation led us to thefts and burglaries in Chester, Springfield, Weathersfield, Ludlow, Rockingham and Andover.

In total, approximately $40,000 in stolen property was recovered. Investigation into these incidents is ongoing. We ask that anyone who has had property stolen in Chester and the surrounding area in recent weeks that may have gone unreported, to make a report to their respective agencies so that these items can be cross referenced with items recovered.

Weathersfield Fire Commission Meeting Agenda - Tues, Nov 24, 2015

Weathersfield Fire Commission

Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Martin Memorial Hall/Weathersfield Town Office

7 pm

1. Call Meeting to Order

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

3. Approve Minutes from Previous Meetings

October 28, 2015

4. Review Financial Status Reports & Reserve Funds

A. AVFD FY-2015 Financial Reports

B. Capital Replacement Plan and Long Term Debt Schedule

5. Review Fire Departments Monthly Reports and Events Scheduled

6. New Business

A. Budget Worksheets

B. Weathersfield Fire Services Evaluation

C. Change of Location for FC Meeting - AVFD

D. Citizen Concern Forms

E. Fire Truck - WWVFD

F. Policies and Procedures

G. Appeal of Decision

7. Old Business

A. Procedures for Fixing Dry Hydrants

B. Vacancy on Fire Commission

8. Next Meeting – December 22, 2015 at West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department

9. Agenda Submission Deadline 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 16, 2015

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

10. Adjourn