Monday, June 23, 2014
News to Know June 20, 2014
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Corinne Stridsberg simply in an effort to share information and build
community, it is not from the town of Berlin
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Check out the "Berlin , Vermont
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NOTE: Why get connected
with the "Berlin , Vermont
Looking for some summer
fun? Go to www.findandgoseek.net
Below there is news regarding a reduction in nurse
coverage at Berlin
The Berlin Elementary
School
Of note, out of about 1,800 registered voters, only
423 voted on Town Meeting Day.
The Berlin Elementary
School 6:15pm in the Learning Center
Below you will find:
POETRY AWARD
PICK YOUR OWN STRAWBERRIES IN BERLIN
GARAGE / ESTATE SALE SALE
RESTORE / RESOURCE
CELEBRATING ON SATURDAY, JUNE 21
HOSPITAL HILL CLOSURE -
DOWN ONLY
DANCING GIVES NEW LIFE TO
GRANGE HALL (a little south of Montpelier Berlin
TRUCK FOR HIRE /
MOVING HELP
ONION RIVER EXCHANGE - WHAT IT'SALL ABOUT
ONION RIVER EXCHANGE - WHAT IT'S
2014-2015 SCHOOL NURSE
COVERAGE
MORE BOOM
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POETRY AWARD
This year’s Poetry Award
at Berlin Elementary was presented to Savannah Anthony
Fall
By Savannah
When the leaves turn
brown and die,
we ask, can we go
take a stroll back to
July,
when our grass
was living,
or to June when the
water was warm to
go take a dip in old
shallow creek,
listening to chirping
birds sing their song,
and now we sit and
watch them….gone
running around
the weeping
willow, laughing,
telling secrets,
when I go to bed I
pray that summer
will come back,
before the crunch
of fall leaves, but
right now all I
have is memories
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PICK YOUR OWN
STRAWBERRIES IN BERLIN
Please follow parking signs into field."
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GARAGE / ESTATE SALE
Garage / Estate sale at 168 Vine
Street , Berlin Barre-Montpelier
Road 8am - 5pm Friday,
Saturday, & Sunday, June 20,21,22.
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MOVING SALE
Saturday June 21st one day only 8am
- 3pm at 56 Browns Mill Road , Berlin
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"Let us take you back
to the days of small Vermont 10am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday the 21st and 22nd of June at
the Tunbridge Fairgrounds.
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On Saturday, June 21st
from 11am
- 10pm the 1-54 block of State Street FREE event is a must-see for locals and visitors of all
ages, and will redefine what it means to "Park in the Street."
Schedule of events and more information at:
www.parkinthestreet.com
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RESTORE / RESOURCE CELEBRATING ON SATURDAY, JUNE 21
Check out the
facebook page for: ReSOURCE: A Nonprofit Community Enterprise
They are celebrating
on Saturday - the fun starts at 4pm , don't miss out!
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HOSPITAL HILL CLOSURE - DOWN ONLY
"Tentatively we are starting the closure
on July 8th now. We are also going to work 24 hours a day to get the repair
completed in 15 days, to lessen the impact on the public." This is the
access road down from the Central Vermont Medical Center Barre-Montpelier Road
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DANCING GIVES NEW LIFE TO GRANGE HALL (a little south of Montpelier Berlin
Story in VTDigger.org
about the grange hall... and dancing.
Several photos also.
http://vtdigger.org/2014/06/15/state-dancing-gives-new-life-grange-hall
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Find the Grange Hall
calendar: http://capitalcitygrange.org/calendar
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Find the Montpelier Contra
Dance facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/montpeliercontradance
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TRUCK FOR HIRE / MOVING HELP
"Tom from T&T Repeats - Truck for hire. I have a 2012 Chev Pickup with a 8ft box and I would like to help with some of you moving help. You have old junk that needs to go or some furniture that you want to give to the restore or family member, or just need a helping hand. Did you have a yard sale and have leftovers? Well give me a call to clean it out. If things are still good I will bring them to the restore. But if things are just not any good I will take to the transfer station for you. Thank you the work is needed. Tom 224-1360"
"Tom from T&T Repeats - Truck for hire. I have a 2012 Chev Pickup with a 8ft box and I would like to help with some of you moving help. You have old junk that needs to go or some furniture that you want to give to the restore or family member, or just need a helping hand. Did you have a yard sale and have leftovers? Well give me a call to clean it out. If things are still good I will bring them to the restore. But if things are just not any good I will take to the transfer station for you. Thank you the work is needed. Tom 224-1360"
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ONION RIVER EXCHANGE - WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT
The Onion River Exchange
is a time bank that exchanges skills, talents, and services using time instead
of money. Members post offers and
requests and log time earned using an online system to be used for future
exchanges with any member. Every hour is
equal. There are over 500 members with
28 participating towns in Central
Vermont . For more information, check out their
website: http://www.orexchange.org
Recently, there was a
wonderful letter to the editor that I thought did a great job explaining how it
works:
Recently Retired, What to
do? I Joined the Onion River Exchange
Time Bank!
My name is Gail and I joined Onion River Exchange time bank in December of 2012.
My name is Gail and I joined Onion River Exchange time bank in December of 2012.
I joined the time bank
because I had recently retired and as the saying goes, "twice as much
time, and half as much money." I loved the concept of exchanging time
instead of dollars. When I first joined,
I had to decide what it was that I was going to offer. So, I decided to offer cookie baking,
organizing consultations, and decorating consultations. I did many cookie baking exchanges and a
couple of organizing exchanges. However,
once I got involved, my offerings turned into caring for needs as members would
post requests. So I have ended up doing
laundry, marketing, typing, rides to the airport, eBay tutoring, volunteering
help to the time bank through group projects (i.e. - our yard sale fundraiser)
orientation coaching, committee work, sewing & alterations, companionship,
help with household chores, tabling for ORE, I was on an ORE Presentation
Panel, helped deciphering a credit union problem, and last but not least a
member of the Board of Directors (currently as Secretary).
What it boils down to is
once you see what needs doing, you realize that you have a lot of skills to
offer! As much fun as all those offers
were to do, the best part is having ORE
I am looking forward to a
couple of future exchanges where I am having a bedroom wallpapered and painted
and a bureau refinished. I may also be
attending a six-week course on healthy eating and detox. All of the above, I received with my time
bank hours! Needless to say, I have had
a wonderful time as an ORE
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Ben & Jerry's Outdoor
Summer Movie Festival in Waterbury
Shows begin at dusk
outside the scoop shop. Movie is
projected on to a wall
Bring your own
blankets/chairs. Free ice cream samples
2014 MOVIE FEATURES
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Lynne Jakubauskas, RN
This summer, over 20 sites
in Washington County FREE meals for children ages
18 and under. The programs
are open to the general public. Your child can participate, and there is no
cost to you. Meals will be served at Berlin Elementary School
Breakfast will be
available 9:00
– 9:30 and Lunch 12:00 – 12:30 . Meals are available on a walk-in basis, but
calling ahead is even better so Deeann Fassett can be sure to have enough meals
for everyone. She can be reached at (802) 461-5668.
Other WSCU sites for
breakfast and lunch are U-32 and Doty School Doty School
In Barre, lunch and snacks
will be offered at the Aldrich Library, the Barre Pool, and
several other sites. For
more information, contact Hunger Free Vermont at 802-865-0255 or
www.vermontfoodhelp.com.
Summer can be a difficult
time for some children. Not eating nutritionally balanced meals can lead to
weight gain and to falling behind academically during the summer months. Please
help your children to take advantage of the free meal and snack programs in the
area this summer.
Healthy children are better
learners! I hope you all have a happy, safe, and healthy summer!
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Note: if you live closer
to Northfield
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The Central Vermont Community
is fortunate to have a variety of welcoming places for all ages to enjoy a meal
with others throughout the week:
Community Meals in Montpelier
Mon.: Unitarian Church, 130 Main St., 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Tues.: Bethany Church, 115 Main St., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Wed.: Christ Church, 64 State St., 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Thurs.: Trinity Church, 137 Main St., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Fri.: St. Augustine Church, 18 Barre St., 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Sun.: Last Sunday only, Bethany Church, 115 Main St. (hosted by Beth Jacob Synagogue), 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Mon.: Unitarian Church, 130 Main St., 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Tues.: Bethany Church, 115 Main St., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Wed.: Christ Church, 64 State St., 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Thurs.: Trinity Church, 137 Main St., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Fri.: St. Augustine Church, 18 Barre St., 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Sun.: Last Sunday only, Bethany Church, 115 Main St. (hosted by Beth Jacob Synagogue), 4:30–5:30 p.m.
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Community Meal Site Brochure:
http://www.gmunitedway.org/content/pdf/CommunityMealSiteBrochure.pdf
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Community Senior Meal Sites in Washington Orange Counties
http://www.cvcoa.org/assets/files/Senior%20community%20meals%20programs%20in%20central%20VT.pdf
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2014-2015 SCHOOL NURSE COVERAGE (from the Berlin Elementary School
Lynne Jakubauskas, RN, MSN , NCSN
Summer hasn’t started yet,
but we’re already in full swing with planning for next year.
One of the many changes in
store is a reduction in school nurse hours in four of the five WCSU elementary
schools. At Berlin
What does this mean for
you and your child? Several staff members will be taking First
Aid and CPR courses over
the summer to prepare for illnesses and injuries that occur when there is no
nurse in the building. Routine scheduled care, such as daily medications and
treatments, will be delegated by the nurse to specific adults in the
school. The school nurses,
along with WCSU’s Director of Special Services, have been working to create
systems and resources to ensure the continued safety of all students. Please
contact Lynne Jakubauskas if you have any questions or concerns.
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As is the tradition for
the town of Waterbury
Saturday, June 28th 11 a.m. parade in village
The parade route runs
North on Main
St Demerit
Place
As the parade ends you may
turn left into Dac Row and park or turn right onto Union St Main
St
Giant field sale,
individuals and nonprofits; space reservations: Mary Beth, 244-8327
Fireworks at dusk. Farr's
Field, Route 2 West. $5, $20 family, under 10 free. Free parking.
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MONTPELIER
The group says those requests, which it consistently hears via public feedback, are being fulfilled July 3.
This year, vendors will only be on the side ofState Street Bailey Avenue State Street
The annual fireworks show will also return to its original location on the parking platform at National Life Group, allowing for improved visibility all around town, says Montpelier Alive.
The location for the platform is 500 feet higher and will allow Montpelier Alive to increase the fireworks event by 600 shots — with the help of Northstar Fireworks — making it the biggest show in a decade.
The July 3 celebration starts at3 p.m. with activities on the State House lawn, including a
Kid-Zone, pop-up science activities with the Montshire Museum
The Montpelier Mile will take off at6 p.m. at the roundabout on Main Street State Street
At7:30 p.m. Lowell Thompson and
Crown Pilot will perform on the main stage of the State House lawn. Fireworks
will shoot off at 9:30 p.m.
In the event of rain that day, all events will move to July 6.
The group says those requests, which it consistently hears via public feedback, are being fulfilled July 3.
This year, vendors will only be on the side of
The annual fireworks show will also return to its original location on the parking platform at National Life Group, allowing for improved visibility all around town, says Montpelier Alive.
The location for the platform is 500 feet higher and will allow Montpelier Alive to increase the fireworks event by 600 shots — with the help of Northstar Fireworks — making it the biggest show in a decade.
The July 3 celebration starts at
The Montpelier Mile will take off at
At
In the event of rain that day, all events will move to July 6.
For details on Montpelier
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FROM BERLIN
Below are some recent posts .... there have been many
more about a variety of topics, looking for services, garage sales, meeting
announcements, events, etc. Membership is free - to join go to: http://frontporchforum.com
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Man and a Tractor for Hire FPF #371 - June 18
William Snyder • Applewood Drive
Tractor services for hire. No
job too small. Stump removal, grading, etc. Call Bill 229-2304.
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Babysitting Available FPF #371 - June 18
Beverly Rock • Penny Lane
My 17 year old daughter is
available days to babysit in Central
Vermont area. She is
excellent with children. References available.
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Summer Math Tutor Available FPF #371 - June 18
Jonathan Goddard • Hill St.
Ext
Hi!
My name is Max Goddard. I'm a junior atNew York University Berlin
My name is Max Goddard. I'm a junior at
Geometry, Algebra I and II,
Pre-Calculus, Calculus I, II, and III , Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Analysis.
I'm pursuing a double major
in Mathematics and Economics, and will be tutoring in the NYU Math department
this coming fall semester.
I offer reasonable rates, am
available nights and weekends, and my schedule is very flexible! You can reach
me via email at mgColorado7@gmail.com,
or at home at (802)-223-7876.
Please contact me if you are
interested!
Thanks!
Max
Max
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Montpelier Park
Aria Mcdonald • prospect
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Event: Jun 21, 2014
The Montpelier Park COST ! You can think of these spaces almost as stationary parade floats. We
will be closing State
Street
Contact me today or download
the application here: http://parkinthestreet.com/apply-now
And be sure to come down on June 21 to seeState street
And be sure to come down on June 21 to see
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Notes from Selectboard Meeting June 2 - FPF #369 June 15th
Jeremy Hansen • Selectboard Member , Berlin
Our June 2nd meeting was
fairly uneventful and short. Here are the highlights:
1) Purchasing Policy
In the past, we've discussed
changing the process for purchasing equipment and supplies to include the use
of purchase orders (POs), to ensure a clearer approval process and improve
accountability for purchases. We expect to amend the Town's Purchasing Policy
to include PO language soon, so that we can start using POs as
early as July 1st. If you're interested in seeing the policy language, let me
know and I'll forward it along.
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2) Road Paving Projects
We discussed how the Town
might spend our paving budget this year, which depends in part on whether or
not we receive a paving grant from the State. (We received one last year, and
towns usually only receive one every other year) Four candidate roads for
repaving in the upcoming year (and their quoted costs) are the following:
a) Granger Road Airport Road
b) Paine Turnpike N (from near the Water Treatment Plant north to theMontpelier City
c) Hersey Road (from theBarre-Montpelier Road Church of Latter-Day
Saints
d) Crosstown Road (from Paine Turnpike N toHill Street
b) Paine Turnpike N (from near the Water Treatment Plant north to the
c) Hersey Road (from the
d) Crosstown Road (from Paine Turnpike N to
Of these roads, Hersey Road
We have $140,000 in the
budget for paving and such for the upcoming year, but I'd like to see us
putting some of our annual funds away so that the repaving costs year after
year aren't so shocking to the budget (and our property taxes). If you have
thoughts about what ought to be paved and what we ought to wait on, let me
know.
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3) Highway Truck "cut
through"
A resident that lives near
the Town Offices asked about the feasibility of getting Highway Department
trucks to exit directly onto Paine Turnpike North, rather than going on Shed Road Crosstown Road
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4) Future Agenda items
A few items that I asked to
be included on future agendas: Local Option Tax and beginning the Town Charter
change process. I've mentioned the Local Option here and at Town Meeting, and
have been thinking that the Town could get to a 5-10% *decrease* in property
taxes, with the additional revenues from the Local Option going into a reserve
account for road paving and maintenance, as I mentioned in #2 above. (With
current sales in Berlin
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The Town Charter needs a few
administrative updates, and beyond those fairly basic changes, I have some
language that I'd like to add. After an email conversation with Carl Parton and
a few in-person chats with other residents, I think there's a decent compromise
between folks who prefer the traditional Town Meeting (with floor votes on and
modifications of the budget) and folks who prefer the simpler (but lower time
commitment) of Australian ballot.
While this is not fully
fleshed-out, here is the basic sequence:
1) The Selectboard finishes
its budget (the "Selectboard Budget")
2) A Citizens' Budget Meeting open to all Berlin residents, is held on a Saturday afternoon, where the Selectboard Budget, presented by the Selectboard, is open for modification as it would be in a "traditional" Town Meeting. At the end of this meeting, the "Revised Budget" is complete, and may be lower or higher than the Selectboard Budget.
3) The total amounts and details of both budgets are on the warning for Town Meeting
4) Rather than a yes/no ballot, you could indicate your approval for any of the following options (see this link for what this might look like on a real ballot: http://bit.ly/BerlinBudgetApproval):
a) A budget figure higher than both the Selectboard Budget and the Revised Budget
b) The Selectboard Budget
c) The Revised Budget
d) A budget figure lower than both the Selectboard Budget and the Revised Budget
2) A Citizens' Budget Meeting open to all Berlin residents, is held on a Saturday afternoon, where the Selectboard Budget, presented by the Selectboard, is open for modification as it would be in a "traditional" Town Meeting. At the end of this meeting, the "Revised Budget" is complete, and may be lower or higher than the Selectboard Budget.
3) The total amounts and details of both budgets are on the warning for Town Meeting
4) Rather than a yes/no ballot, you could indicate your approval for any of the following options (see this link for what this might look like on a real ballot: http://bit.ly/BerlinBudgetApproval):
a) A budget figure higher than both the Selectboard Budget and the Revised Budget
b) The Selectboard Budget
c) The Revised Budget
d) A budget figure lower than both the Selectboard Budget and the Revised Budget
With this type of ballot, you
could much more easily communicate what you think of the proposed budgets.
Folks that want to get into the weeds of the budget would still have a public
meeting to do so, and those who want to cast a simple ballot can still do so,
too!
Whatever you think of this
proposal, we will be putting together a Charter Change Committee, so if you're
interested in serving on the committee, and helping to craft the rules by which
the Town operates, please let me or any other Selectboard member know.
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Jeremy
279-6054
279-6054
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