Claudia Harris | Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate | (802)824-3176 | Email | Website
June 2016 
In this newsletter . . .  
Welcome Note - BIG News 
Road Closures (More) 
Weston's Birthday Bash - June 18th 
2016 Summer Farmers' Markets Schedule 
Featured Property for Sale - 335 Route 100, Weston 
Green Mountain Gourmet - Blistered Red Grape and Ricotta Crostini
Area Real Estate Listings 
Upcoming Events Calendar
Welcome 
Dear ,

BIG news . . . It is with great excitement that Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate announces that Kathy Snyder will be moving her real estate practice and joining the firm in early-June 2016.
 
Kathy has worked in the southern Vermont real estate market for more than 36 years and brings decades of real estate listing, sales and management experience to Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate. Her primary focus has been residential real estate sales in the Weston, Landgrove, Londonderry, and Peru area and she is the former owner/broker of Country Living Properties, a real estate firm based in Landgrove, VT.
 
Kathy and her husband Jay have lived in Landgrove since 1970 and they owned and operated the Landgrove Inn for 42 years, retiring from inn-keeping in 2002. She has been an active and involved member of the greater community and is intimately familiar with the local real estate market. Kathy served as Landgrove's Town Clerk for more than 13 years and understands firsthand the complexities of property transfers and deeds and she is attentive to the details that will make for a smooth and successful transaction. Her interests include painting, beading, quilting, travel and tennis . . . but, her real joy is helping people find their place in Vermont.

WELCOME, KATHY 

And, as always, be well and stay in touch. Have a great summer!


- Claudia Harris
Broker/Owner
Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate
(802)824-3176 

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Summer Road Closures - Weston AND Andover
WESTON
Just a reminder that Route 100 at Felton Road (about 2.5 miles north of the village) will be closed for approximately 21 days in June and July.  
  • June 3-23: Bridge will be CLOSED  
  • June 24-July 8: Alternating one-way traffic from 7 AM to 9 PM only.
    CLOSED at other times.
  • July 4: Two-way traffic on July 4th
  • July 9: New bridge open to two-way traffic
ANDOVER
The town of Andover will also be replacing several culverts. Most are on smaller, secondary roads, but the one on the Weston-Andover Road at the bottom of Simmons Road (just east of East Hill Road) will affect traffic and, according to the Town, take about two weeks to complete. The road between Weston and Andover will be CLOSED for several days between July 7th and August 1st, but as of today, no specific dates have been set yet. 
 

Weston's BIRTHDAY BASH - June 18
Saturday, June 18
Weston Playhouse Birthday Bash
2016 marks the start of Weston Playhouse's two-year 80th Anniversary Celebration and together with their friends at The Vermont Country Store, which is celebrating its 70th birthday/anniversary, the town of Weston will be celebrating with a fabulous BIRTHDAY BASH...and everyone is invited!
  • 11 AM - Community parade with Senator Patrick Leahy, Congressman Peter Welch, long-time Weston Company Member Sam Lloyd, and Vermont Country Store proprietor Lyman Orton at the start, followed by school kids on decorated bikes, community floats, antique tractors, classic cars, and more!
  • 12 noon - Weston's 2016 Young Company will lead a chorus of "Happy Birthday," followed by free birthday cake and ice cream, donated by King Arthur Flour and Wilcox Dairy.
  • Other daytime events include a town-wide scavenger hunt, face painting, lawn games, and opportunities to engage with neighborhood organizations at their booths. Little kids will love to explore a real live firetruck parked in front of the Playhouse!
  • From 1 - 4 pm, live music on the Village Green includes the Blue Flames steel band, The Merry Pranksters bluegrass trio, and folk duo Hungrytown, plus a preview of SchoolHouse Rock, Live!
  • Food and drink will be available for purchase throughout the day so bring a picnic blanket or grab a seat under the tent for lunch!
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2016 Summer Farmers' Market Schedule
 
Londonderry - Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM at the intersections of Routes 100 and 11 (North Main Street) in Londonderry. http://www.westriverfarmersmarket.com 
 
Manchester - Thursdays from 3 PM to 6 PM at Adams Park, Rt 7A North in Manchester just north of the Rite Aid pharmacy. http://www.manchesterfarmers.org/
 
Dorset - Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM at the HN Williams General Store, 2732 Vermont 30 in Dorset. http://www.dorsetfarmersmarket.com
 
Ludlow - Fridays from 4 PM to 7 PM at 53 Main Street in Ludlow. http://www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
 
Belmont - Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Belmont Village Green in Mount Holly.  
   
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Green Mountain Gourmet
Blistered Red Grape & Ricotta Crostini
It's the summer cocktail season and we all need to have a few go-to crowd pleasers in our repertoire! 
  • 4 cups seedless red grapes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for brushing on top of bread)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • � teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or � tablespoon dried)
  • 1 loaf or baguette of good, nutty or seeded bread (I like to use raisin/nut if available)
  • 8-10 oz whole-milk ricotta
  • Zest of one lemon
  • Sea salt (Maldon, Himalayan Pink)
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic reduction (I use Trader Joe's)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
 
1)    Preheat oven to 400 F.
2)    Slice the bread into quarter-inch (or thinner) slices. If the loaf is bigger than a baguette, cut each slice in half to create slightly larger than bite-size pieces.
3)    Spread sliced bread out on a parchment paper-lined standard baking sheet pan and brush the tops of each slice with a little olive oil. Bake at 400 F for about 5-7 minutes until slightly browned.
4)    While the bread is toasting: toss grapes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper in a bowl.
5)    When the bread is done, remove bread and use the same parchment paper-lined pan to roast the grapes.
6)    Increase temperature of oven to 450 F and roast the grapes until softened and blistered, about 15 minutes.
7)    Mix lemon zest into ricotta.
8)    Spread a small amount of ricotta (use as much or as little as you'd like) on the top of each piece of toast, top with about 3-4 grapes and drizzle a smidgen of balsamic reduction/glaze on each piece. Top with a very light sprinkle of good sea salt and the remaining teaspoon of fresh thyme (don't use dried, skip this step if no fresh thyme is available).
 
Serve with a good dry, crisp white wine of your choice and ENJOY!

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Featured Property - 335 Route 100, Weston 
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Mostly One-Level Living Located Just Outside Weston Village
$260,000 
 
This immaculate Mid-Century Modern beauty is turn-key and ready for you to enjoy as your own. It sits on 6.8 acres located just over a mile from the charming village of Weston (home to the Weston Playhouse, the Vermont Country store and more) and is less than 10-20 minutes to skiing at Okemo, Bromley, Stratton or Magic. The Green Mountain Nat' Forest, several state parks, golf and other outdoor recreation is nearby.

Completely renovated inside and out, this fine home offers mostly one-level living, a warm and inviting Great Room with vaulted ceiling and a propane fireplace, new kitchen with granite counters, three bedrooms (each with an en-suite bathroom, incl. a master suite on main level with propane wood stove) and a den with half-bath. Outdoor living spaces include mature perennial gardens, a fieldstone terrace, garden/storage shed and a two-level barn with two-car garage and storage above. A brand-new septic system was installed in 2015.
 
Native Stone Patio with Gardens
BIG Two-Car Garage/Barn with Storage Above
Great Room with Gas Fireplace
Three Large Bedrooms - All En-Suite with Private Bathroom
Recent Kitchen Upgrades Include Granite Counters, New Appliances and Tons of Storage


Featured Area Properties Listed for Sale 
JUST LISTED
Fun for All 
2 Vermont Rte 100
Weston, VT
$550,000 
 Link 
 
JUST LISTED
Absolute Solitude in Landgrove
14 Sled Run Road
Landgrove, VT
$440,000 
 Link 
JUST LISTED
Best Views in Town
170 Landgrove Road
Weston, VT
$265,000 

NEW PRICE
Landgrove Village Charmer   
7 Cody Road
Landgrove, VT
$435,000 
JUST LISTED
Beautiful Mountain Views
250 Mansfield Lane
Londonderry, VT
$239,000 
 Link 
JUST LISTED
Magic Alpine Chalet
480 Magic Circle
Londonderry, VT
$219,900 
 Link 
JUST LISTED
Vermont Village Colonial     
685 Main Street
Weston, VT
$299,000
JUST LISTED
Village Farmhouse
5915 Route 100
Londonderry, VT
$269,000 
 Link 
Spacious Weston Home
118 Slawson Road Weston, VT
$329,000 
Beautiful Mountain Views in Weston 
19 Obed Moore Road
Weston, VT
$645,000 
JUST LISTED
Family-Friendly
916 East Hill Road
Andover, VT
$325,000 

Ready to Downsize?
3542 Weston Andover Road
Andover, VT
$229,000 
 Link 
Spacious Village Home
with Views
67 Chester Mtn Rd
Weston, VT
$350,000
Tucked Away in the Woods on 37 + Acres
908 Under the Mtn
Rd 
South Londonderry, VT
$525,000 
Link  
FANTASTIC PRICE
Weston Village Charm (with Retail Option)
686 Main Street
Weston, VT
$250,000
Pretty Landgrove Cape
92 Nichols Road
Landgrove, VT
$367,000
 
Quiet and Private
8.5 Acres
Arrau Road
Andover, VT
$95,000
10+ Acres in Andover
Views with Clearing
Spruce Drive
Andover, VT
$79,000
Link
UNDER CONTRACT
Adjacent to Nat'l Forest
38 Breznick Road
Peru, VT
$119,500
4 BR Expanded
Weston Ranch

57 Obed Moore Road
Weston, VT
$250,000

UNDER CONTRACT
Vermont Post & Beam 
232 Pierce Ridge Road 
Londonderry, VT $325,000
Link  
Immaculate Vacation Retreat 
96 Eves Drive
Londonderry, VT
$321,500
Large Ski House Just Minutes To Skiing
302 Route 11 
Peru, VT
$175,000 
Cute as Can Be!
Chester Ranch

2092 VT Route 11
Chester, VT
$168,000
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3BR + Loft on Quiet Country Lane
333 Chaves Road
Londonderry, VT
$275,000
FANTASTIC PRICE
Weston Contemporary on 6+ Acres
335 Route 100
Weston, VT
$260,000
UNDER CONTRACT
99 Acres Surrounded by Nat'l Forest 
573 Priest Lane 
Peru, VT
$650,000     
Link 
NEW LISTING
2 Acres to Build
Landgrove Road Londonderry, VT
$35,000 
 
7.2 Acres with Bromley Views
South Road
Peru, VT
$85,000 
 Link 
43 Acres in Andover
Weston- Andover Road
Andover, VT
$125,000 
 Link 
JUST LISTED
10+/- Acres Mostly Open & Sunny!
Weston Andover Road
Andover, VT
$100,000

 
UNDER CONTRACT
58+/- Acres
Popple Dungeon Road
Windham, VT
$230,650
Long-Range Views
with Clearing
Andover Ridge Road
Andover, VT
$69,000
Weston Heights Fully Permitted 3.6+/- Acres
Highland View Road
Weston, VT
$71,000
Link
5 Acres in Weston
Just Outside Village
Moses Pond Road
Weston, VT
$50,000 
Link
Upcoming Local 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.)

On-Going Summer Events
 
Fridays (June 10 - August 26)
The Jackson Gore Concert Series (at Okemo), from 6 pm to 9 pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music. Bring your own food or
BBQ food is available for purchase. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. http://www.okemo.com/activities/calendar/
 
July 1 - late-August
Summer Concerts at Kinhaven - Concerts at Kinhaven occur each weekend throughout the months of July and August on campus in the Concert Hall and at various locations in Southern Vermont.  All concerts are free and open to the public.
Senior Student Concerts - Friday afternoons at 4 PM and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 PM. Information at: http://www.kinhaven.org/concerts/  
  • Senior Faculty Concerts - Saturday evenings in July at 7:30 PM
  • Junior Student Concerts - Weekends in August (2016 Dates TBA)
  • Junior Faculty Concerts - Fridays in August (2016 Dates TBA)
Sundays, June 26 - August
Sundays on the Hill Concert Series at Weston's Church on the Hill - Admission is $5, open seating, doors open at 3 PM. Information at http://vtchurchonthehill.org/.
 
Tuesdays, July 7 - August 16
Town Green Concert Series- sponsored by The Bank of Bennington, from 6 - 8 PM at the town Green. For more information contact the Town of Manchester at (802)362-1439 or [email protected].
  • July 7 - Moose Crossing
  • July 19 - Julie Shea Band
  • July 26 - So Far
  • August 2 - John O'Rourke Legato Blues Band
  • August 9 - The Battenkillers
  • August 16 - The Don't Leave Band
 
June 15 - July 15
 
June 16-19
37th Annual Quechee Balloon Festival - Don't miss this exciting event featuring continuous music and entertainment for all ages, and over 60 craft artisans and commercial vendors. 20 hot air balloons, with flights scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17th; 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18th and Sunday, June 19th (always weather and wind permitting). http://www.quecheeballoonfestival.com/
 
Friday, June 17
Manchester Street Festival - Meet stilt walker Ryan Freeze, eat great classic favorites mac and cheese and grilled chicken wraps to sushi and barbecue on Main Street in Manchester at the first of two free summer StreetfFests from 6 p.m. - 9. p.m. Highlighting the evening's festivities will be live music by the Prescription, a pickleball demonstration by Ivo Ljubibratic of the Equinox and enjoy beer, wine and sangria by the Perfect Wife Restaurant. The event is a benefit for the Manchester Rescue Squad.
 
Friday, June 24

Pink Friday at Bromley's Adventure Zone - Got pink? Wear it to Bromley and get a morning (10:30am - 1pm) Mountain Adventure Pass for $15. 100% of the proceeds of these morning MAP's will be donated to Susan G Komen� Vermont-New Hampshire! Information at https://www.bromley.com/summer/events/.


Sunday, June 26
Sundays on the Hill at Weston's Church on the Hill - Solstice Sackbuts will take you on an international tour with a program of folk and popular music from around the world. No passports are required while your toes tap to sambas, tangos, tarantellas, polkas,  waltzes, as well as other of the world's most famous and popular music. Open seating, doors open at 3:30 PM with concert at 4 PM. $5 for adults, children are free. http://www.sundaysonthehill.org/
 
June 26-27

The Vermont Renaissance Faire - The Faire will include artisans and craft vendors from across New England; beer, wine, mead and cider makers from around Vermont; tasty local food vendors, a dedicated kids area, a living chess board, a medieval encampment, fight demos, a joust and much more. Come in Garb, Come with your Friends. Saturday - 10:00 am -7:00 pm, Sunday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Entry fee $18/adult and kids 10 and under free with an adult ticket. Information at http://www.vtrennfaire.com/

 
July 1 - 10
Vermont Symphony Orchestra: Wanderlust - Pack your passport in your picnic basket and join the VSO for a whirlwind tour of eleven countries, five continents--and beyond. From the Great Wall to a gypsy encampment to a hacienda to the far reaches of the universe, our music will transport you! The travelogue concludes with the 1812 Overture, marches, and fireworks. Gates opens at 5:30 pm for picnicking and the concert is at 7:30.

July 2 - Hunter Park, Manchester,

July 3 - Grafton

July 4 - Shelburne
July 8 - Ludlow
July 10 - Stowe

Information at http://www.vso.org/ 

 
Saturday, July 2
4th of July Fireworks
Londonderry - Magic Mountain
Ludlow- Okemo's Jackson Gore Courtyard
Rutland - Vermont State Fairgrounds
Winhall - Stratton Mountain
 
Sunday, July 3
Manchester's 4th of July Fireworks at the Dana Thompson Park on Bonnet Street
 
Monday, July 4
Reading Frederick Douglass at the Landgrove Meetinghouse - Join in a group reading of the fiery July 5, 1852 speech in which the great abolitionist orator Frederick Douglass took exception to being asked to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This is a participatory event. Community members are invited to witness and/or join in the reading. Copies of the speech will be provided. 2:30 PM.
 
Saturday, July 9
EagleMania: The Greatest Live Tribute to the Eagles - EagleMania has dedicated itself to faithfully reproducing the sound of The Eagles for the past three years. Since their inception, EagleMania has been thrilling audiences all over the East Coast with their stunning five part harmonies and their uncanny ability to emulate The Eagles note by note. Their show consists of all of the Eagles greatest hits, as well as some of the solo work of many of the individual members such as Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh. $25 and include free parking. Information at www.rileyrink.com.
 
Sunday, July 10
Sundays on the Hill at Weston's Church on the Hill - The Bel Canto chamber players have been playing elegant classical and popular string quartet music for the past 20 years.  They are presently in residence at St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield, Massachusetts. Open seating, doors open at 3:30 PM with concert at 4 PM. $5 for adults, children are free. http://www.sundaysonthehill.org/

  
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