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May 2014

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Welcome
Dear ,
 
Summer is finally here . . . hip hip hooray!

In the next few weeks we will be saying hello to warm weather, black flies, green grass and the onset of the summer BBQ season. Local farmers' markets will be opening soon (see next month's newsletter for a full schedule) and we'll once again be able to enjoy summer theater and lots of outdoor music events.

I'm excited to announce that I am working on several new listings that will be activated later this month and in early June. Please keep an eye on our website at www.mmmrealestate.com for up-to-date information.

Let the summer fun and festivities begin!

 - Claudia Harris

Claudia HarrisBroker/Owner

Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate

E-Mail: Claudia Harris
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Volunteers Needed for New Red Cross Shelter

Volunteers Needed for Operating an American Red Cross Shelter in Londonderry!

The Town of Londonderry is working toward getting Flood Brook School designated as a Red Cross emergency shelter facility that will serve our entire community, including the towns of Landgrove, Weston and Peru.   

 

Part of that process is finding about a dozen volunteers who could be available in times of emergency to staff and operate the shelter when needed.  Volunteers will need to take a 4-hour course to be qualified. This is a great opportunity to become involved with helping your town and your neighbors in times of emergency!

 

The required training course for shelter volunteers is being offered in Jamaica on May 31.  Additional information is available at the Town of Londonderry's website at http://londonderryvt.org/.  Any interested persons should contact Kevin Beattie, Londonderry Emergency Management, at 802-824-3356 or send an email to Kevin Beattie (click this link).

After the Flood - Improvements in Londonderry
Londonderry Continues to Make IMPROVEMENTS After the Flood

The "After the Flood" Summary Report, which is available here, was accepted by the Londonderry Select Board at their April 7, 2014 meeting. This report is the result of a workshop and meetings in 2013 supported by the Center for Creative Solutions at Marlboro College, the Windham Regional Commission and the Town of Londonderry.

The approaches listed are ideas for two of the five parcels the town will be acquiring through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The Select Board has not taken a position on any of these approaches. There will be community meetings to further brainstorm and plan possible outcomes for these properties to help mitigate future flood damage and provide additional amenities for the community.

Additionally, the town voted at the March 2014 Annual Meeting to support continued planning for the reuse and redesign of the five buyout properties and to support seeking available grant funding options for final design, engineering and implementation. Please click this link to the Londonderry Renewal website for further information and your ability to provide input.

Pictured here is a portion of the design for the "new" version of the wall mural on Rt. 11 (across from the Farmer's Market near the former Show Barn building. The design and work has been a collaboration of Ms. Junker Bailey's Art Class and Garrison Buxton. The Select Board approved the project at its May 5th meeting. Keep an eye on the wall to see progress on the new design.

Information provided by the Town of Londonderry's website at http://londonderryvt.org/.
Plant Hardiness Zone Map for Vermont
Warming temperatures in mid-May get everyone excited about gardening, but we need to remember the old adage that tender annuals and vegetables (other than seeds) should NOT be planted until the threat of a frost is well behind us. Some people use Memorial Day as their guide . . .

The following plant hardiness map for Vermont is courtesy of the US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service.  For a map of your area, visit: http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/
Spotlight Property For Sale
Burton Road, Weston
Just What You've  
Been Looking For!

Step inside this comfortable country house and make yourself at home!

Whether you're looking for a vacation home or a full-time residence, this warm, inviting and functional house offers a great layout and a beautiful setting. The house has three large bedrooms, two and half baths, two living rooms (one with a pretty and efficient Vermont Castings wood stove), a study/office, and formal and informal dining rooms. There is also a detached, two car garage.  The land borders conserved acreage with gentle views over Weston and the Green Mountains. Close to skiing & summer recreation options.

Click here for photos and more information.
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Upcoming Events

(Note: If you know of a community event that you would like included in this calendar, please submit the information to Claudia Harris (click link here) no later than the 10th of the preceding month.)

    

February through June 2014 

Wednesday Nights in Weston  

Join friends and neighbors every Wednesday from February to June at The Inn at Weston for Neighbors Game Nights! Enjoy a delicious, inexpensive, game-night-only pub menu full of comfort food and weekly specials. A reservation costs $5 per person and all funds raised through reservations will be donated to a different local community organization each week. All patrons are entered into a free raffle to win their dinner that night and the winning trivia team's prize is free dessert! Trivia starts at 7 PM sharp and dinner reservations accepted for 6 PM or 6:30 PM. Call (802)824-6789 for a reservation.


July 8 - August 19

Manchester's Tuesday Night Concerts on the Green - 6-8 PM

Manchester's Town Green is alive with Concerts on the Green - blues, rock, blue grass and folk music. The summer 2014 lineup:

July 8 - The Battenkillers

July 15 - The Bondville Boys

July 22 - Blues Sanctuary

July 29 - Dana & Sue

August 5 - Don't Leave Band

August 12 - Wyld Nightz Band

August 19 - So Far & Tripolar

 

 

Thursday, May 22

Hands-Only CPR Class at Londonderry Rescue - LVRS will be holding an Open House Training session so that residents can practice hands-only CPR under supervision and using training mannequins. 4 - 8 PM Thursday at the LVRS Building, 6068 Route 100 in Londonderry.Contact Claudia at (802)824-3176 for information. 

 

May 24 - 26

Bromley Mountain - Opening Weekend at Vermont's Summer Adventure -  featuring a BBQ & The Magic Trunk Show! Bromley opens for the summer season Memorial Day Weekend! Join them on Sunday for their traditional opening weekend BBQ (weather permitting) and welcome back some Adventure Park favorites, the Magic Trunk Show's comical cast of wisecracking puppet characters! Two showings, 11:30am and 2:00pm.

 

May 24 - 25

VERMONT CRAFTS - Open Studio Weekend is a statewide celebration of the visual arts and creative process, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to meet a wide variety of artists and craftspeople in their studios, some of which are only open to the public during this event. The self-guided tour features the work of glassblowers, jewelers, printmakers, potters, furniture makers, weavers, ironworkers, painters, sculptors, quilt makers and wood carvers. Many galleries will host gallery talks and feature special exhibits in conjunction with this event. The Vermont Crafts Council publishes a free map booklet with directions to participating sites. The Vermont Open Studio Guide is available at http://www.vermontcrafts.com or by calling 802-223-3380.

 

Wednesday, May 28

Discussion on Identity Theft & Fraud at the Wilder Memorial Library in Weston. Presented by the Better Business Bureau, the presentation will be held in the main room of the Wilder Memorial Library, 24 Lawrence Hill Road, Weston. 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. (802) 824-4307 or http://wildermemoriallibrary.org/.

 

June 5 - 8

15th Annual Roots On The River Festival in Bellows Falls - the annual Roots on the River Music Festival takes place in Bellows Falls, Vt. The festival is held throughout the town at a mix of venues: an old mill building at 33 Bridge St., informal locations around the Square, and under the big tent at the Everyday Inn. The series concludes on Sunday with an all-acoustic show at the 225-year-old landmark Rockingham Meeting House. For information and to purchase tickets, go to www.vermontfestivalsllc.com.

 

Saturday, June 7

HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY - 9am - 1 pm at Flood Brook School, Route 11, Londonderry, Vermont. ONLY open to residents of Landgrove, Londonderry, Weston, Peru and Windham. Free to households; businesses must pre-register and pay for disposal. For information, email londonrecycle@vermontel.net or call Esther Fishman 824-3306 or visit  http://www.londonderryvt.org.

 

Saturday, June 7

Strolling of the Heifers -

The world-famous agriculturally-themed Strolling of the Heifers Parade - 10 a.m. sharp on Brattleboro's historic Main Street; pre-parade entertainment from 9 a.m. When it's over, follow the crowd to the all-day 11-acre Slow Living Expo for food, music, dance, demonstrations, exhibits and fun

 

Saturday, June 7

West River Trail Run - The run will start at Londonderry Depot, 34 West River Street, South Londonderry, VT 05155 and end at Jamaica State Park, 48 Salmon Hole Lane, Jamaica, Vermont 05343. If you are a walker, please email us separately after registering, walkers start at 8am. Participating in this event will support and provide fun, healthy educational programs for youth in the Northshire and Mountain communities of Southern Vermont. Phone: 802.824.4200, Email: westrivertrailrun@thecollaborative.us

 

June 7 - 8

28th Annual Manchester & Antique Car Show - This antique and classic Car Show rolls onto the Dorr Farm show field  just north of Manchester on Route 30 and features 46 classes of antique and classic cars, Land Rover driving course, flea market and local food vendors. Information online at: http://www.manchestercarshow.com/wordpress1/

 

Sunday, June 8

The Neolithic World of Stone: From Gobekli Tepe to Stonehenge. Art historian Bob Manning will examine two neolithic sites, Stonehenge, and Gobekli Tepe, which predates Stonehenge by 6,000 years. Sharing modern speculation as to their functions, Bob will focus on these "stone circles" as two distinctly different windows through which to view ancient humankind. Hosted by the Mark Skinner Library. Manchester Center, Equinox Village, 49 Maple St, 4:00 pm. Cindy Waters, (802) 362-2607.

 


Featured Area Listings

 
UNDER CONTRACT
Cozy Perfection
  30 Middle Road
Weston, VT
$200,000
 Link
 NEW PRICE 
Wicked Fun . . . Views! 
935 Andover Ridge Rd 
Andover, VT 
$214,900 
 Link 
JUST LISTED

One-Level Living 

244 Melendy Hill Road 

South Londonderry, VT

 $198,500 

Link  
 
Turn-Key Contemporary
1404 Andover Ridge
Andover, VT
$299,000
 Link

Weston Fixer-Upper
8 Mill Lane
Weston, VT
$225,000

12 Acres and VIEWS!!
19 Obed Moore Road
Weston, VT
$669,500
Link


Overlooking Weston
69 Burton Road
Weston, VT
$345,000
 Link

Country Village Charm
686 Main Street
Weston, VT
$280,000
 Link

 Bright Contemporary

384 Adams Drive

Londonderry, VT

$399,000 

Link

 

On a Quiet Road
8.5+/- Acres
Arrau Road
Andover, VT
$99,000
Link

UNDER CONTRACT
Cute Renovation
589 Glen Road
Peru, Vermont
$150,000
Link

Surrounded by National Forest Land
12.5+/- Acres
Russet Hill Road
Landgrove, VT
$199,000
Link

Faust - repainted

SOLD

Weston Building Lot

Route 100
Weston, VT

SOLD
Contemporary on Pond

135 Evergreen Lane
Londonderry, VT
SOLD
Historic Vermont Cape

1320 Middletown Rd
South Londonderry, VT


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