May is one of my favorite months of the year! We are enjoying warm days and cool nights, and the trees and grass are an amazing shade of dark chartreuse. We had temperatures in the 80's last week and much-needed rain this week, and spring is exploding all around us. The daffodils and tulips are out and lilacs aren't far behind! There are lots of exciting things to do this summer - theater, music, farmers' markets, historical lectures and tours - and I promise to keep you updated on a wide variety of local events. You should also follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mary-Mitchell-Miller-Real-Estate-Weston-Vermont/55263169628?ref=bookmarks for more frequent updates as to local news and information. As always, please be well and keep in touch.  - Claudia Harris Broker/Owner Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate E-Mail: Claudia HarrisWebsite: http://www.mmmrealestate.com (802)824-3176 
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Lawrence Hill Road Closure
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The lower (eastern) section of Lawrence Hill Road will be closed through June 2015. The retaining wall along the road and in front of the Church on the Hill is being replaced and the road is closed to vehicle traffic for the duration of the work.
If you need to travel to from the village to points north on Lawrence Hill, Trout Club or Moses Pond Roads (or points south and west along Landgrove Road), you will need to take the detour north on Route 100 to Greendale Road to Lawrence Hill Road to Landgrove Road. Visitors to Landgrove and Peru are probably best served by going through Londonderry.
Updates and photos are available on the Town of Weston's website at www.westonvt.org.
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Hazardous Waste Collection - June 6th
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Saturday, June 6 - Hazardous Waste Collection from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Flood Brook Union School on Route 11 in Londonderry.
WHAT TO BRING
- Any substance with a label that says "caustic, toxic, corrosive, poison, combustible, warning, danger or caution."
- From the garage: Antifreeze, Brake Fluid, Transmission Fluid, Engine Degreaser, Carburetor Cleaner, Gas Treatments, Creosote, Radiator Flusher, Roofing Tar, Asphalt and A/C Refrigerants.
- From the workbench: Rustproofer, Paint Thinners, Degreaser, Lead & Oil based Paints, Sealants, Solvents, Varnish, Wood Preservatives, Wood Polish, Wood Stripers and Stains, Deck Wash.
- From the garden shed: Pesticides, Insect Sprays, Pool Chemicals, Flea Powder, Fertilizers, Herbicides, Rodent Killers, Muriatic Acid, No-Pest Strips, Lighter Fluid.
- From the house: Drain Cleaner, Floor Cleaner, Furniture Polish, Arts & Craft Chemicals, Mercury Batteries, Photo Chemicals, Oven Cleaner, Chemistry Kits, Metal Polish, Moth Balls, Toilet Cleaner, Rug & Upholstery Cleaners.
- Both latex and oil-based paints will be collected.
WHAT NOT TO BRING
- Electronics
- Empty Aerosol cans can be recycle with scrap metal at the Transfer Station
- Alkaline Batteries - Beginning Jan. 2016 all primary batteries will be recycled with rechargeable batteries i.e. AA, AAA, C, D, lithium. Tape all leads.
- Rechargeable Batteries Bring to Londonderry Hardware or Londonderry Recycle Center
- Automotive Batteries can be exchanged at or given to local garages and auto parts stores
- Used Clean Motor Oil Can be brought to West River Auto or Hunter Excavating
- Fluorescent Light Tubes/Bulbs can be taken to Londonderry Hardware Store or Sigda's Servistar
- Ammunition & Explosives contact your local police department
- Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors - Return to manufacturer
- Propane Tanks can be exchanged or refilled at propane distributors or Londonderry Hardware or bring to The Transfer Station (fees apply)
- Medical sharps (needles) place in rigid, puncture-resistant container such as a detergent bottle with cap sealed with duct tape. Label container "Not For Recycling, Sharps". Dispose of in trash.
- Unused/Out of Date Prescription Drugs Bring to Manchester Police Department at 6039 Main St.
- Asbestos in any form. You will need to contact an asbestos abatement company.
Information courtesy of Londonderry's Solid Waste Group
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Spotlight Property For Sale
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Looking Forward to Summer in Weston
69 Burton Road
Weston, VT
$325,900
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, spacious, functional house offers a great layout and a beautiful location.
The house has plenty of space to spread out and enjoy life! in addition to three big bedrooms, there is a large, sunny living room, spacious family room (with wood stove), dining and sitting room and a cozy native wood paneled study.
Located on a quiet country lane just outside of the village, this property borders conserved acreage with gentle views over Weston and the Green Mountains and is close to lots of winter and summer recreation options.
Click here for lots of larger photos and detailed information.
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For the crust 1 cup unsalted butter, cut in 1/2" pieces and softened to room temperature 1/2 cup confectioners sugar (plus a little extra for dusting the tops) 2 cups all-purpose flour Pinch of salt For the filling 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 lemons, juiced (will need about 2/3 cup juice)  1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2) Line a 9x13 inch baking pan (glass is preferred) with aluminum foil and butter the foil very lightly. 3) Using your hands or a fork, blend together the softened butter, 2 cups flour, salt and 1/2 cup sugar and press into the bottom your pan. 4) Bake crust for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven until firm and very lightly golden. Cool crust completely before adding the filling. 5) In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice. Pour mixture over the baked crust. 6) Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Once you have removed the pan from the oven, let the pan cool completely before removing and cutting the lemon bars. Dust with confectioners sugar. Enjoy! |
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Story Time at Weston's Wilder Memorial Library
The Wilder Memorial Library is excited to announce that its Story Time programming is expanding from once a week to twice a week. Starting the first week of April, Story Time will be offered every Saturday afternoon at 2:30 PM. Whenever resources allow, we will provide a craft activity after Saturday Story Time is over. Our library will continue to offer Wednesday morning Story Time at 10:30 AM every week. No craft activity will be offered on Wednesday mornings. An adult must accompany children to Story Time programs.
Saturday, May 23 3rd Annual SoVermont Home, Garden & Recreation Show - The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce show is at the Ludlow Community Center gymnasium on Saturday May 23rd from 10 AM - 4 PM. Vendors will be showing and selling their wares and we will offer seminars throughout the day. FREE and OPEN to the Public, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Ludlow Community Center at 37 Main Street in Ludlow. Information at: http://www.yourplaceinvermont.com/event/3rd-annual-okemo-valley-home-garden-recreation-show/ May 23 - 24 Vermont Open Studio Weekend - Most Vermont craftspeople work in studios located in or close to their residences. These are places of production and inspiration located in downtowns as well as at the ends of dirt roads. Wherever their locations, they are exciting places to visit because they reflect the dynamic yet organized process that is used to produce the finished work of art. The studio itself is enormously informative because you can see at a glance how the artist works. You see the swatches that have not been chosen for the quilt or the work that is experimental or not serious enough for the gallery. Buying or ordering work during an Open Studio sale is a unique experience because you have the opportunity to speak to the artist directly. Visit www.vermontcrafts.com for more information on Vermont's Open Studio Weekend. Thursday, May 21 The Ayurvedic Approach to Good Digestion and Good Health - Lini Mazumdar and Kate Logan are back and in this presentation, discussing the important connection between good digestion and good health. In this lecture, learn how to enhance and keep your digestive fire balanced and healthy - which keeps your body working at its optimal level. Neighborhood Connections' Meeting Place, Londonderry. Contact Neighborhood Connections at 802.824.4343 Thursday, May 21 The Economics of Happiness (film screening) - This award-winning documentary spells out the social, spiritual and ecological costs of today's global economy. Carlene Lindgren and Doreen Fabiano will lead a brief discussion after the film. 6:30pm - 8:00pm in Londonderry. Contact Neighborhood Connections at 802.824.4343 Saturday, May 23 Opening Day at Londonderry's West River Farmer's Market - Located at the intersection of Routes 100 and 11 at the blinking light in Londonderry. 9 AM to 1 PM. Saturday, May 23 Walking Tour of Weston's Historic District - 10 AM. Meet at the Gazebo on the Green for this slow-paced and fun walking Tour of Weston's Historic District. The tour visits 25 venues clustered in the heart of the village's Historic District. It begins at the Bandstand on the Weston Green (on Route 100), is one mile in length, and lasts an hour and 15 minutes. Brought to you by The Weston Historical Society. Friday, May 29 Screening & Discussion of "Freedom & Unity: The Vermont Movie" (Part Five "Ceres' Children") - On Friday, April 24th at 6:30 PM at Weston's Wilder Memorial Library. Space is limited, call 802-824-4307 to RSVP. Part Five takes a deeper look at some of Vermont's cherished traditions: participatory democracy and the conservation ethic, from the ideas of George Perkins Marsh, one of America's first environmentalists, to contemporary volunteer groups and activist movements. The film captures 21st century debates over natural resources, then circles back in time to show how these concerns originate in the ethics of farmers, who depended on the natural world for their survival. The disappearance of dairy farms has raised a tough question: how big is too big? How can Vermont survive in a world economy? Can Vermont be a model for small, local and self-sufficient farming? Friday, June 5 Strolling of the Heifers Street Festival - It's a community block party! The central block of Main Street will be closed to traffic to make room for food and craft vendors, entertainment of all kinds, music and dancing in the street. Stores, galleries and restaurants are open as well. At the River Garden, enjoy the finals of our culinary competition, related exhibits, and a new art show in our Gallery at the Garden. 5:30 - 8:30 PM Friday. Information at http://www.strollingoftheheifers.com/our-parade-and-weekend/ Saturday, June 6 Hazardous Waste Collection Day - Free for residents Landgrove, Londonderry, Peru, Weston and Windham. 9 Am to 1 PM at the Flood Brook Union School on Route 11 in Londonderry. See article above for details. Saturday, June 6 3rd Annual West River Trail Run - Run or walk 11 miles of amazing trail along the beautiful West River from South Londonderry Depot to Jamaica State Park. Start at Londonderry Depot and end at Jamaica State Park. Join individuals and relay teams to run/walk 11 miles on the West River Trail following the West River. All proceeds will benefit The Collaborative, a non-profit organization that works to prevent alcohol and drug abuse and promote community wellness in the Northshire and Mountain Communities. Phone: 802 824-4200 or email: westrivertrailrun@thecollaborative.us Saturday, June 6 Strolling of the Heifers Parade and Slow Living Expo - 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. The parade kicks off with scores of lovable heifer calves, groomed and decorated, led by future farmers. The heifers are followed by farm animals, bands, tractors, floats, clowns and surprises. (The heifers lead the parade, so don't be late!) When it's over, follow the crowd to the all-day 11-acre Slow Living Expo for food, music, dance, demonstrations, exhibits and fun, all related to our mission of sustaining family farms by connecting people with healthy local food. See www.strollingoftheheifers.com/strollweekend for details, directions, parking tips and more. 9-4 Saturday. June 6-7 29th Annual Manchester Antique & Classic Car Show - The premier Antique and Classic Car Show in Manchester & the Mountains, Vermont celebrates 29 years of the best antique and classic cars, food vendors and flea market in the northeast! 8 AM to 4 PM. Information at http://visitmanchestervt.com/events/29th-annual-manchester-antique-classic-car-show/ Sunday, June 7 The Hollywood Blacklist - In the late 1940s through the early 1960s, many screenwriters, directors, and actors were victims of the Red Scare. They were rendered unemployable due to their refusal to testify before Congressional committees or refusal to inform on others. Film expert Rick Winston will explore the origins of the blacklist in Hollywood's labor unrest and what led to its ultimate end, showing clips from films that were affected by the fear that consumed Hollywood, including High Noon, On the Waterfront, and Salt of the Earth. Hosted by the Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library. Arlington, Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library, 528 E Arlington Rd, 2:00 pm. Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library, (802) 375-6153. June 13 - 14
Vermont Days 2015 with Free Admission to VT State Parks & Sites - Enjoy FREE entry during Vermont Days to all of Vermont's State Parks and Historical Sights June 13th and 14th, 2015. Fun for the whole family! The small state of Vermont boasts a rich historical heritage. Ranging from pre-contact encampments, to pivotal Revolutionary War sites, to the private homesteads of U.S. Presidents, Vermont's State Historic Sites chronicle that heritage and bring it to you.(Information at http://www.vtstateparks.com/ or http://historicsites.vermont.gov/.
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Featured Area Properties for Sale
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Surrounded by
Nat'l Forest38 Breznick Road
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Weston Hills Ranch
57 Obed Moore RoadWeston, VT $259,000
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UNDER CONTRACT
Weston Cape
996 Route 100
Weston, VT
$135,000
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Perfect Vacation Get-Away
1404 Andover Ridge
Andover, VT
$274,000
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Weston Village Charmer
8 Mill Lane
Weston, VT
$199,000
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Gathering Spot
19 Obed Moore Road Weston, VT $669,500 Link |
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7 Cody RoadLandgrove, VT $475,000
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58.4+/- Acres Abutting Tater Hill Golf
Popple Dungeon and Howard Hill RoadsWindham, VT $235,000
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NEW PRICE
Overlooking Weston
67 Chester Mtn Rd
Weston, VT
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Peace & Quiet
8.5+/- Acres
Arrau Road
Andover, VT
$95,000
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5.4+/- Acres in Weston
Moses Pond Road
Weston, VT
$50,000
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Weston Heights
3.63+/- Acres
Lot 19 - Middle Road
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3542 Weston Andover Andover, VT $249,000
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Beautiful Views
10.25 +/- Acres
Spruce Drive
Andover, VT $79,000
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22+ Hillside Acres
North of Town
on Rt 100
Weston, VT
$95,000
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Vermont Idyll
69 Burton Road
Weston, VT
$325,000
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End-of-the-Road with 42+ Acres
463 Arrau Road
Andover, VT
$550,000
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NEW PRICE
37+ Acres & Privacy
908 Under the Mountain Road
South Londonderry, VT
$525,000
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