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APRIL 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE Mud Season INSIDE… Here are some of good things Welcome Baby Brunch going on around town. Trail Closures Page 14: Hinesburg Community Resource • The Town of Hinesburg has post- Center, recipient of a VEC Community ed much what you need to know BY JANE SHELDON, TRAILS Erosion exposes rocks and roots, and Fund grant, hosts family events. as well COVID-19 Help Resources COMMITTEE MEMBER causes future flooding. When hikers & Info at hinesburg.org/ try to avoid the worst of the muck by other Nature throws mud at walking on the trails’ far edges, more • Town police, fire, water/wastewa- us on different schedules damage is caused to even more ter and road departments contin- Meach year, but most vegetation. ue to function fully. commonly in March or April. At the higher When you see “Trails • Town Hall also has engaged in re- Closed for Mud mote office and meeting practices. elevations she may continue her ha- Season” signs, Below is the latest from the Town rassment into please find an al- Administrator. May. Mud sea- ternative site to son is inevitable hike. Hinesburg TOWN INFO in and has miles of we must learn to lightly trav- BY RENAE MARSHALL, adapt as best we eled dirt roads, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR can. That means continued giving up trail us- on page 12 Tree Tapping Scouts As the information regarding the age for a few weeks Page 16-17: Local sugarmaker explains novel coronavirus has continued each spring. It’s a process to Boy Scout Troop 690. to evolve, we have been in close sacrifice for those of us communication with the Vermont who want to get outside Department of Health, Vermont when the temperature rises, but Service Directory Emergency Management and lo- it’s a very important one. cal school officials. In order to best & Calendar of Events Hiking on wet or slushy trails can protect our most vulnerable popu- Page 16-17: At-a-glance view of com- lations, the elderly and those with cause irreparable damage to eco- systems; by compacting soil, kill- munity services and events. continued on page 11 ing vegetation and causing erosion. Cartoon by Emily Benning CVU Theatre Production a Hit BY CANDY PADULA sketches and songs available for pro- ’s Edukational Show also duction by high school students. This featured projected animations from he CVU Theatre Program present- year’s group of five student directors the classic television show “Monty Py- ed its biennial student directed brought life to sketches such as “Dead thon’s Flying Circus.” Tproduction, Monty Python’s Parrot,” “Cheese Shop,” “Four York- of Hinesburg The student directors rehearsed with a Edukational Show, March 13-15. This is shiremen,” “The Ministry of Silly Walks” cast of 40 actors for the last 2 months a new offering from the iconic comedy and “Crunchy Frog,” to name a few. team, making many of their classic continued on page 12 The Future of Lot 15 Page 24: With Hannaford’s pulling the plug on a store, what will become of this undeveloped land?

PRESORT STD US POSTAGE PAID HINESBURG, VT PERMIT NO 3 Dancers perform the traditional Fish Schlapping Dance of Finland. (L to R Miranda Hamlet, Clara Cichoskikelly, Lily Clark, Ray Lindsley, Miranda Gagne, Anders Erikson.) Photo Credit - Kelcie Kruk PAGE 2 • HINESBURG RECORD • MARCH 26, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG HINESBURG RECORD • MARCH 26, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG • PAGE 3

another 3-year term. I am so grateful to changing operations a little for in- to put a question on the November bal- RECURRING MEETINGS AND EVENTS have your continued support and I look creased safety, including frequent wipe- lot regarding creating a new town am- Town Clerk Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. Deadline for our next forward to serving all of you in what- downs of high touch areas and having bulance service. -4:00 p.m., Town Hall. Missy Ross, Clerk/ ever way I can. guests stay in cars in more of a “drive- GOVERNMENT Town News According to Ross, 194 people attend- Treasurer, [email protected] 482-2281 through” manner rather than shopping Issue: April 16, 2020 Dog licenses are typically due by April ed the meeting at Champlain Valley ext. 223. the shelves. If you are ill, please have Please send your article as an attached file 1. However, in light of the closure of the Union High School. They voted on 13 CONTACTS contested Selectboard seats created a someone pick up for you or call us at Town Administrator Office Hours: Mon.- to: [email protected]. Or call us at town hall to the public, we are extend- articles including a few unexpected Town Clerk & lot of interest and hence lots of partici- 482-4946 to ask about delivery. Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., other hours by 999-2410. pation. The full town results are avail- ing the period for licensing by a month amendments. US Senators appointment, Town Hall. Renae Marshall, until May 1. If you mail us a check for Our emergency assistance fund is al- You may also use the drop box at the Giroux Treasurer able on the town website at www.hines- While the proposed budget of Town Administrator [email protected] $10 per dog, along with a copy of a ways here for families who are facing a home at 327 Charlotte Road to drop off hard burg.org. Many thanks to everyone for $1,851,236 for fiscal year 2021 passed 482-2281 ext. 221. BY MISSY ROSS valid rabies certificate, we will mail crisis. Please call Rachel (during office (802) 863-2525, leahy.senate.gov copy articles and photographs. their help and support during this busy easily, it did not come without ques- Town Planner Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 time for the clerk’s office. I truly appre- you the tags and the paper license. hours 9-5) at 482-4946. Contact us at [email protected] for e had a very busy election, tions about the effectiveness of the Bernie Sanders a.m.-4:00 p.m, Town Hall, 482-3619. ciate it! Thank you to Tom Ayer for his Stamped, self-addressed envelopes are ads or call us at 482-7227. which seems like a long time appreciated but not necessary. Please Twice is Nice will be open as of the town meeting process. [email protected]. Alex many years of dedicated service to the time of this article, and we will be wip- (802) 862-0697, sanders.senate.gov ago now given all that has do not send a bill showing the dog re- “I think the town needs to have a dis- Weinhagen, Planner. Deadlines for 2020 W community. Merrily Lovell will return ing down any high touch areas. For transpired in the last couple of weeks. for another 3-year term and newcomers ceived a rabies shot as this doesn’t suf- cussion about whether voting on the Zoning Administrator Office Hours: Advertisement/News Publication Date I hope this finds everyone doing well recent updates, please visit facebook. US Congressman Jeff Tobrocke and Michael Loner take fice as evidence of a rabies vaccine. If town budget on the floor is the most Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Town Hall, April 16...... April 30 and staying healthy. We had just over com/twiceisnicehinesburg/ two seats on the Board. I wish all of you can’t find the Rabies Certificate, democratic process. A few hundred Peter Welch, D 482-3619, E-mail, hinesburgzoning@gmavt. May 14...... May 28 1900 voters, which is a large number them the best in their important roles please contact your vet and ask them There is no doubt that many families people making all these decisions in a net. Peter Erb, Administrator. June 11...... June 25 for a typical town meeting. The Presi- (802) 652-2450, welch.house.gov on the Board. I would also like to thank to mail it to us, fax it to 482-5404 or e- in our community could be under sig- town of 4,500, it just seems really unfair Assessor’s Office Hours: Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 August 13...... August 27 dential Primary, in addition to three the townspeople for re-electing me to mail it to [email protected]. There nificant financial and food stress in the to me,” resident Bill Baker said. a.m. to noon, other hours by appointment, September 10...... September 24 is a drop box on the back porch at coming weeks, and all the offers of help VT Senate Chittenden District While many residents had more Town Hall. Marie Gardner, Assessor 482-2281 October 15...... October 29 town hall where you can drop a check we have received are much appreciat- thoughts on this matter, the debate was ext. 228, [email protected]. November 13...... November 27 to request the dog license or drop oth- ed. If you would like to help us respond , P/D - Burlington shelved in order to continue discussing January 14, 2021...... January 28, 2021 er payments. PLEASE DO NOT DEPOSIT to increased needs, please consider (802) 318-0903, [email protected] Hinesburg Recreation Office – Jennifer each article. CASH IN THE DROP SLOT. Thank you! supporting neighbors with a dona- McCuin, Recreation Coordinator Town Hall. Letters Philip Baruth, P/D - Burlington 482-2281 ext. 230. Mon.-Thurs. 9:00 a.m. tion to HCRC. That allows us the flex- Article 5 drew passionate questions Our Policies Water and sewer payments and proper- -4:00 p.m. [email protected] ty tax payments can also be dropped in ibility to order what we need from the for Police Chief Anthony Cambridge, as (802) 503-5266, [email protected] The Hinesburg Record is published ten times cades, evidenced by the 1972 chart Vermont Food Bank and to direct funds voters approved the proposed Police Recycling & Trash Drop-Off Centers: Williston, the drop box out back. Again, you may , D - Williston each year by The Hinesburg Record, Inc., a Letter Policy showing extensive “weed beds” in the only deposit checks or money orders where they are most needed. Online do- Department budget of $606,783 despite Redmond Road; Mon., Weds., Fri., & Sat. 8:00 nonprofit corporation, and is mailed free of north end and in several shallow spots. nations are best and are gratefully ac- unclear answers about Hinesburg’s (802) 879-0054, [email protected] a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 872-8111. South Burlington: he Hinesburg Record welcomes made out to the Town of Hinesburg. charge to all residents of Hinesburg. Water and Sewer bills will be coming cepted at www.hinesburgresource.org. drug problem. Landfill Road (off Patchen Road), Mon., Tues., letters from local residents and Recent efforts have concentrated on Checks can be mailed to HCRC at PO Virginia “Ginny” Lyons, D - Williston Thurs., & Sat. 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Fri. 9:30 The Hinesburg Record Inc. is not responsible from others who are involved in the invasive Eurasian watermilfoil out sometime in early April. Stay tuned! “What we have to do with addressing T Thank you for your understanding dur- Box 444, Hinesburg, VT 05461. (802) 863-6129, [email protected] a.m.-5:00 p.m., 872-8111. CSWD website: beyond the cost of advertising for any addi- the drug problem is get more officers issues that effect our town. The opinions plant. This invasive species is confined cswd.net. tions, deletions, or typographical errors that expressed in the Letters to the Editor are to the shallow, littoral areas of the lake. ing these difficult times. Our Board will be talking regularly and on the road, making traffic stops and Christopher A. Pearson, P/D - Burlington may occur. those of the writers. The milfoil plant is spread primarily by adjusting as the situation evolves. We getting to the drug houses. Other than Environmental Depot: 1011 Airport plant fragments chopped up by propel- hope this is a time for our amazing getting more officers out there, there’s (802) 860-3933, [email protected] Parkway, South Burlington. Weds., Thurs., Fri. The Hinesburg Record Inc. is not responsible All letters must be signed. Addresses and lers. In some spots, native plants, such HCRC Programs community to come together and to nothing I can really do to stop the drug 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Sat. 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. beyond the printing of corrections for errors phone numbers must also be provided , D - South Burlington as lilies and pondweed, compete suc- look out for each other! problem,” Cambridge said. 863-0480. in submitted material. for verification purposes. Addresses and cessfully with milfoil. Milfoil and other and Services (802) 999-4360, [email protected] phone numbers will not be published. Select Board Chair Phil Pouech dis- Hinesburg Community Resource Center, Inc. The Hinesburg Record Inc. assumes no re- plants do not grow in the deeper areas agreed. “I don’t think more police are Leave a message for Rachel Kring at 482-4667. sponsibility for claims arising in connection of the lake. The eutrophic problems of During Tobrocke Letters should be brief. We do not have necessarily what will solve the problem Vermont House Alex Koncewicz is the contact for Friends of with products or services advertised herein. high nutrient content and algae per- precise guidelines for length but reserve or what the people of the town want,” Families, and she can be reached at the same vade the entire lake. Other than phos- COVID-19 Declared Winner Bill Lippert, D-Hinesburg Letters and articles printed in The Hines- the right to edit based on available he said. number or at [email protected]. burg Record do not necessarily reflect the space. To the extent possible, letters phorus, nitrogen, and some chloride, 482-3528, [email protected] Hinesburg Food Shelf: Fri. 10:00 a.m. -12:00 National After Recount in Hinesburg resident Elizabeth George opinions of the staff. The staff reserves the should focus on local issues. Other the lake’s waters contain little or no noon. Tues. 5:30-7:30 p.m. forums exist for discussions of statewide, chemical pollutants. Bass fishing is ex- then asked what efforts were police Mike Yantachka, D-Charlotte/Hinesburg right to reject copy or letters that are unsuit- United States Post Office Hours: Window: Mon.- able for readers from a general audience. The national, and international issues. cellent. Much of the lake’s shoreline is Emergency Close Race making with restorative justice in the 425-3960, [email protected] wooded. There are, however, significant community, as there is nothing in the Fri. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 2:00-4:30 p.m., staff will not accept Letters to the Editor that With these cautions, please keep those BY RACHEL KRING, EXECUTIVE portions of the shoreline that continue BY NICKIE MORRIS AND MERYL Hinesburg police budget toward such Sat. 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. Lobby & TriVendor: are unsigned. letters rolling in. Send them via email to to be clear-cut to the shore. Shoreline DIRECTOR, HINESBURG BRACONNIER, COMMUNITY efforts. Hinesburg Selectboard Mon.-Fri. 6:00 a.m-6:00 p.m. [email protected], mail them buffers are scientifically known to im- COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER NEWS SERVICE to The Hinesburg Record, P.O. Box 304 “Our restorative justice program is Philip Pouech, chair WEB PAGES: prove water quality and are protected Subscriptions or to 327 Charlotte Road, Hinesburg, VT afety and health of our commu- fter a narrow finish on Town through Williston. We’ve started to use hinesburgrecord.org. The Hinesburg Record by the Shoreline Protection Act. Trees 482-2060, [email protected] One year subscriptions are available for a $15 05461, or deliver them to the Record nity is very important to us. With Meeting Day and a recount a that more and I certainly don’t want to news, contact information, publication along the shoreline provide shade that donation to The Hinesburg Record, Inc., PO drop box on Charlotte Road. that in mind, we are making a few few days later, Jeff Tobrocke criminalize a drug problem. We want to Aaron Kimball, vice-chair deadlines, submissions guidelines, town inhibits the growth of milfoil. S A Box 304, Hinesburg, Vermont 05461. Please changes to Hinesburg Community Re- was declared the winner for a two-year help out in whatever way the communi- 482-7458, [email protected] calendar. print the name and address clearly. Rather than funding plant toxins and source Center programs and services seat on the Hinesburg Select Board, de- ty wants us to,” Cambridge responded. HCS: hcsvt.org. Viking newsletter, cafeteria herbicides in an attempt to control the during the COVID-19 national emer- feating incumbent Tom Ayer, according Merrilly Lovell Lake Iroquois The proposed Fire Department budget menu, email addresses for staff, department ecosystem, efforts to improve water gency: to town election officials. raised some concern, as a new paid 482-5665, [email protected] and team web pages, calendar information etc. Volunteer Staff quality should be directed to extending Improvements Friends of Families programs, including The initial ballot count had Tobrocke daytime EMS position was added to the shoreline buffers, eliminating clear-cut Tom Ayer CVU: cvuhs.org. CVU activities and programs, Mary Jo Brace: Finance Officer, Treasurer playgroups at the Town Hall and the narrowly leading Ayer, 888 to 883, ac- mostly volunteer force. Efforts to address ecological prob- shores, concentrating plant harvesting sports schedule, and more. Library, as well as the April Clothing cording to Town Clerk Melissa Ross. 482-5163, [email protected] Julie Bailey-Wells: Intern, Web Editor lems in Lake Iroquois should be based in littoral areas of the lake used by pow- “The Fire Department used to be run by CCL: carpentercarse.org. Library hours, & Book Swap, will be suspended until on facts and scientific knowledge. er boats, and educating power boat- On Friday morning, March 6, the Board local Hinesburg farmers. Now this force Jeff French services, and online resources. Liam Creaser: Intern, Copy Writer May 1 (we will reevaluate as necessary, Geologically, Lake Iroquois is a glacial- ers about the importance of avoiding of Civil Authority members convened is commuters who work 30, 50 miles Emmett Gartner: Intern, Copy Writer and we will reschedule the swap when 551-9091, [email protected] Hinesburg Town: hinesburg.org. Official Town ly-formed kettle pond with a relatively fragmenting milfoil plants. Undertaking at Town Hall and ballots were put away, and that’s the primary reason we possible). of Hinesburg web site. June Giroux: Managing Editor, Board Member deep basin surrounded by shallow lit- these clean alternatives to the milfoil through the tabulating machine a sec- need this one person during the day on toral areas. Ecologically, the lake is eu- CVSD School Board hinesburgbusiness.com – FREE. POST NOTICE Mona Giroux: Subscription Coordinator problem can be supported by the entire The Food Shelf is still open to serve ond time to double-check the tally. staff,” Fire Chief Greg Matthews said. trophic, with a high level of phospho- community. the needs of our community. We are OF JOB OPENINGS. POST RESUMES. Sponsored Jean Isham: Business News rus, nitrogen, chlorophyll, and aquatic The second count changed by just one Article 8 was preceded with a presen- Ray Mainer, Director, 482-3134 by HBPA. Daniel Sharpe vote, Ross said, with the official tally at tation about Hinesburg’s Community Rachel Lapidow: Copy Editor/Proofreader plants. It has been eutrophic for de- Colleen MacKinnon, Vice Chair, 482-3266 seewhy.info: Official website Connecting 888-882 in Tobrocke’s favor. Resource Center, a nonprofit organiza- Youth (CY), the Chittenden South community- Kevin Lewis: Layout, Photo Editing, President tion that operates the food shelf, pro- “It’s confirmed,” Ross said. based organization vides medical equipment, and runs a Pat Mainer: Calendar Editor dedicated to creating a safe and healthy variety of programs for children and Town Meeting Recap environment for young people. Ray Mainer: Circulation Coordinator families. he recount capped off a busy Have an ad? 482-7227 or facebook.com/connectingyouth. Cathy Ryan: Vice President, Supervising Editor After the presentation, appreciative election week that began Mon- Connecting Youth (CY) Fan Page: Hinesburg citizen Mary Beth Goldman [email protected]. Kristin Wahner: Advertising and Billing day evening, March 2, with town for parents and teens to connect with others T proposed increasing the $21,000 pro- Coordinator, Secretary meeting where local residents and in the CY community! posed for the organization by 10% to elected officials debated a variety of Richard Watts: Special Liaison to UVM $23,100. The amendment was approved topics before voters cast ballots to de- Journalism Program by a two-thirds majority and the article cide local elections on Tuesday. then passed to support the resource One key decision that voters made was center. to approve funds to contract for ambu- continued on page 4 lance service for the coming year and PAGE 4 • HINESBURG RECORD • MARCH 26, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG HINESBURG RECORD • MARCH 26, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG • PAGE 5

4Town Meeting Recap Hinesburg, Shelburne, St. George and stoves, pellet boilers and chip boilers, Williston. burn more efficiently, producing emis- continued from page 3 sions on par with propane and heat- Yes No Next on the agenda was an article with ing oil. Burning wood using advanced Legislative requests totaling $14,350 from seven Article VII: Budget 6,557 3,195 wood heat systems is critical to in- nonprofit community and social ser- of $82,398,769 creasing usage of this resource while protecting our air quality. vice organizations: UVM Home Care Article VIII: Use of 7,755 1,865 House Passes Sanders & Hospice, $6,500; Age Well, $4,000; $725,000 fund balance The way that we harvest wood from our Champlain Valley Office of Economic for operating revenue forests also matters. Forest manage- Emergency Statement on the Opportunity, $1,000; Committee on ment should be regenerative, not solely Article IX: Spend 6,769 2,768 Temporary Shelter, $1,000; Vermont extractive, making the forest healthier $266,000 to purchase Package to Help Coronavirus Family Network $1,000; Hinesburg and more resilient in the long term. three school buses Senior Meal Site, $650; Vermont Center On a responsible timber harvest, “low- Vulnerable BY SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS for Independent Living, $200. An Article X: Construction 6,879 2,733 grade” wood from smaller, less healthy amendment was also proposed to add bond $6 million for trees usually accounts for the majority Written March 18 a request for $2,350 from the nonprofit Americans school projects of the wood cut, but only a small por- irst and foremost, as we face a Steps to End Domestic Violence. The tion of the overall value. Conversely, School Board elections national emergency, I want all item was approved despite the group larger, healthier trees often account for Affected By Board of Civil Authority member Tom Vermonters to know that my of- missing the deadline to submit its re- Hinesburg: Colleen MacKinnon re-elect- a small portion of a timber harvest’s vol- F Giroux and Town Clerk Melissa Ross check fice is here to help. Please do not hesi- quest to receive taxpayer funding. ume and but most of its value. This is as Coronavirus the tabulator machine is reset to zero at the ed to a three-year term. tate to be in touch if we can be of assis- it should be; cutting mostly unhealthy Voters then unanimously passed the start of the March 6 ballot recount for the tance on our website or by phone: 802- Charlotte: Lynne Jaunich re-elected to a trees, which get turned into firewood, Outbreak proposed $94,870 in expenditures to Select Board race that resulted in a five-vote three-year term. 862-0697 or 1-800-339-9834. Please know cover one year of contracted ambu- margin in Tuesday’s election. The recount pulpwood and chips, generally improves FROM PETER WELCH PRESS RELEASE that our call volume may be higher lance transport service from neighbor- confirmed the result with a new tally of Shelburne: Ken Scott elected to a three- the overall health of the forest. “High- than normal and you may have to leave ing towns, as Hinesburg continues to 888-882. year term, replacing outgoing Dave grading” is the disreputable practice of Rep. Peter Welch voted early in the a message during business hours. explore its options for ambulance ser- Connery. cutting only the healthiest, most valu- morning of March 14 for emergency legis- Other results were: able trees, leaving a less healthy forest lation (H.R. 6201) to help slow the spread vice. The town’s longtime relationship Williston: Erin Brady re-elected to a My staff will be checking behind. Having strong markets, like fire- of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease with St. Michael’s Rescue is set to end ● Katherine Kjelleren won re-election to three-year term. messages regularly and June 30 and a decision was needed on a three-year term for library trustee de- wood, for low-grade wood provides an and help affected Americans. This bill who will handle ambulance calls for feating Paul Lamberson, 1,489 to 1,239. Source: Champlain Valley School District economic incentive for loggers and land- is the second emergency coronavirus will call you back as soon Hinesburg after that. central office owners to do the right thing. package to pass the House with an over- as possible. ● Ross was unopposed for re-election whelming bipartisan vote (363-40) in the As we think about how to craft a more The other article on this topic also to three-year terms as town clerk and past eight days. Last week, the House sustainable future in light of climate Right now, be assured that I am do- passed with voters agreeing to put on treasurer as was incumbent Frank passed an $8.3 billion emergency funding Heating with change and other challenges, one of the ing everything in my power in the U.S. the November general election ballot a Twarog for another year as moderator. bill to primarily help states and frontline most important things that we can do Senate to correct the completely unac- question on whether Hinesburg should providers respond to the coronavirus. ● Glenn Place and Gill Coates had no Wood is to keep our forests intact. Vermont’s ceptable federal response to this cri- form its own ambulance service. The bill passed earlier today provides as- competition for re-election to three- forests are about 80% privately-owned, sis. We must mobilize every tool and BY ETHAN TAPPER, CHITTENDEN sistance to individuals and families who The last item of business was setting year terms as cemetery trustee and and so private landowners are ultimate- resource available to our government COUNTY FORESTER are impacted by the outbreak. Monday, Nov. 16, as the date for prop- Peck Estate trustee, respectively. ly responsible for most of the public in order to tackle this unprecedented erty tax payments because the custom- health-related and economic challenge. Community News Service is a collabo- n Vermont, we’re “Forest Strong.” benefits that forests provide, from the “Slowing the spread of this disease is ary date of the 15th falls on a Sunday. My offices continue to be in communi- ration with the ’s Our 75% forested landscape con- carbon that they store to how they de- critical to addressing this outbreak,” stantly endows us with gifts: clean fine the culture and the character of said Welch. “This bill ensures corona- cation with Vermont’s state, local and Reporting & Documentary Storytelling I health authorities on specific issues im- Local Election Results air, clean water, wildlife habitat and our communities. Allowing landowners virus testing will be free for everyone program. pacting Vermonters. n Tuesday, March 3, voters went carbon sequestration and storage, to to harvest some wood or to make a lit- and allows families and workers to to the polls to decide a number name a few. It also produces opportuni- tle income from their forests offsets the continue to be paid when they need to In my view, we must prioritize the eco- of races for local offices. The School District ties for forest-based recreation like ski- costs of management and taxes, ulti- stay home because of this virus. This nomic well being of Vermont’s working O ing and mountain biking and supports mately benefiting all of us by making it bill is an important step in caring for close-finish Select Board race that was families — particularly our most vulner- recounted Friday was just one of three Town Meeting local economies that thrive on these more affordable to own land and keep- the most vulnerable among us during able community members — instead of seats voters decided this week. industries, all while making Vermont a ing forests as forests. this outbreak. I urge the Senate and the handing over another welfare check or beautiful place to live, work, and visit. president to act now to make these pro- Day Results Wood pellets provide some interesting no-strings-attached bailout to corporate Another incumbent on the ballot, At the same time, our forests can pro- tections law.” new opportunities. According to the CEOs and bankers on Wall Street. Merrily Lovell, handily won re-election he Champlain Valley School vide us with local, renewable resources Northern Forest Center, regionally-pro- The Families First Coronavirus to another three-year term against chal- District reported that voters on that strengthen our communities and Working people must have the income, duced wood pellets reduce greenhouse Response Act (H.R. 6201): lenger Michael Bissonette, 1,034 to 783. Town Meeting Day approved all support a healthier environment. Such healthy food, safe shelter, child care, Michael Loner was unopposed for the T gas emissions by 54% when replacing workplace leave, and cost-free medical is the case with firewood. of the school articles on the ballot in heating oil, and 59% when replacing • Ensures that all Americans have ac- remaining two years in a three-year the member communities of Charlotte, cess to free testing for coronavirus testing and treatment that they need In Vermont’s long winters, heating natural gas. Pellets are made of com- term; he received 1,463 votes. (COVID-19). right now. This means focusing on the with firewood is a tradition. Wood ac- pressed sawdust, so they can be cre- needs of Vermont’s seniors, children, counts for about 21% of our heating ated from waste, and pellet systems • Establishes paid emergency leave, in- community members with compro- needs, with 43% of Vermonters heat- can be automated and thermostat-con- cluding both 14 days of paid sick leave mised immune systems and chronic ing wholly or partially with wood. Most trolled, with all of the hands-off ben- and up to three months of paid family illness, those experiencing or at risk of that wood comes from within 50 efits of propane or fuel oil. For people and medical leave. of homelessness, as well as students, miles of where it’s used, meaning that who are uncomfortable with traditional • Enhances Unemployment Insurance, homeowners and renters, workers, and economic benefits stay local; by con- methods of burning firewood but still a step that will extend protections to small-business owners. trast, 78 cents of every dollar spent by want to source their heat locally, this is furloughed workers. Vermonters on fossil fuel heat leaves an excellent option. At this crucial moment for public health, Vermont. Besides supporting our com- I also urge Vermonters to practice com- The State Clean Energy Plan set the • Suspends Supplemental Nutrition munities and local economies, using lo- ambitious goal of achieving 90% renew- Assistance Program (SNAP, or continued on page 6 cal wood (and local products in gener- able energy by 2050, including sourc- 3SquaresVT in Vermont) work al) gives us more control over how our ing 35% of our heat from wood by 2030. requirements. resources are extracted, rather than The environmental and economic ben- • Gives schools flexibility on how free displacing the impacts of our consump- efits of this would be great, allowing us and reduced-price lunches are deliv- tion elsewhere in the country or the to displace the use of around 40 mil- ered in case of school closures. The world, where resources are produced lion gallons of fossil fuels annually and Vermont Agency of Education received under potentially more problematic so- saving Vermonters about $120 million a federal waiver yesterday allowing for cial and environmental conditions. a year. I would encourage you to think greater flexibility to deliver meals. critically about switching to wood, and/ The way we burn wood is or switching your old wood stove for a • Boosts Medicaid funding for states as important as the newer more efficient model. For a list of during the crisis. resource itself. available incentives, check out: fpr.ver- • Provides additional funding for home- mont.gov/woodenergy/rebates delivered and pre-packaged meals to Fireplaces, old woodstoves and old Ethan Tapper is the Chittenden County low-income seniors. wood boilers are inefficient, using Forester. He can be reached at ethan. Vermonters looking for up-to-date in- Members of the Hinesburg Board of Civil Authority feed ballots through the tabulator an excess of wood and releasing par- machine in the March 6 recount for the 2-year Select Board seat. Left to right: Tom Giroux, [email protected], (802)-585-9099 or formation on the coronavirus can visit ticulates that can degrade air quality. Enrique Peredo and Vicki Matthews. Candidate Tom Ayer (rear left) and BCA member Gill at his office at 111 West Street, Essex a resource webpage on Welch’s site: “Advanced Wood Heat,” modern wood- Coates (rear right) look on. Junction. welch.house.gov/coronavirus. PAGE 6 • HINESBURG RECORD • MARCH 26, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG HINESBURG RECORD • MARCH 26, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG • PAGE 7

4Sanders Statement pandemic. Let’s not take these efforts Board of Commissioners, represent- for granted. ing our 18 member municipalities, continued from page 5 voted to enact mandatory recycling I’ve also never appreciated so greatly for all Chittenden County residents monsense safety precautions to curb the truth in something we hear so fre- CSWD Police and businesses “so as to prolong the the spread of coronavirus, prevent un- quently it’s easy to take for granted necessary sickness and death, and useful life of landfills and to protect - that the most important job of gov- better. This helps protect our workers intersection for a single motor vehicle stop our health care system from being the public health and welfare and the ernment is to keep people safe. As CSWD Closes and other customers. Incidents crash. A truck crashed into a wooded overwhelmed. That includes good hand environment.” President of the Senate, I am working area. A snow-covered roadway appears washing, maintaining safe distance from For hours of operation and locations of with the Speaker of the House and the Administrative That’s when it became against the law February 16 to be a contributing factor. others, avoiding large crowds, and stay- Governor to lead Vermont through this CSWD facilities please visit these links: in Chittenden County to put glass bot- 6:43 p.m. A welfare check was conduct- ing home as much as possible. crisis as safely as possible. tles and jars and certain other recycla- 12:30 p.m. A single car motor vehicle Office, Requests Administrative Office: CLOSED ed at Kelley’s Field. crash occurred at the intersection of At tinyurl.com/Sanders3-18-20 you can bles in the trash. Things are literally changing by the UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. cswd.net/ February 17 Baldwin Road and Charlotte Road. find web links to information regarding hour, but the Senate and House are Customer facility-locations/administrative-office In April of 1993, CSWD opened a 7 a.m. While patrolling the area of 12:32 p.m. A single car motor vehicle coronavirus, state and local updates, in constant communication with the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Drop-off Centers: cswd.net/chitten- Route 116 a vehicle was stopped and crash occurred on Charlotte Road. The and travel advisories. Governor and his team. Priorities to ad- Cooperation in Williston to sort those recycla- den-county-solid-waste-facilities/ cited for passing a school bus during vehicle hit a telephone pole. dress this crisis include: bles so they could be sold to buy- drop-off-centers/#DOC%20hours the process of loading students. BY ALISE CERTA ers willing and able to use them as 12:55 A single car motor vehicle crash • Ensuring sufficient testing capacity Gratitude in a Environmental Depot: cswd.net/chit- raw materials for new products. (See 11:45 a.m. An officer responded to CVU occurred on Charlotte Road. and medical supplies like N-95 masks Written on March 14, 2020 CSWD doubles down on recycling of glass. tenden-county-solid-waste-facilities/ CSWD Investments in Glass Recycling to assist with a juvenile issue. 1:35 p.m. A single car motor vehicle Time of Crisis • Mitigating the financial impacts on he Chittenden Solid Waste Dis- environmental-depot sidebar.) from the provisions of the Solid Waste 1:05 p.m. A residential burglary alarm crash occurred on Route 116 near the employees and businesses of lost in- trict (CSWD) is monitoring the intersection of Buck Hill West. BY TIM ASHE, VERMONT Green Mountain Compost: cswd.net/ Management Rules.” was investigated on Route 116. come or business during this crisis impact of COVID-19 with state 1994: Market realities 2:30 p.m. A Single car motor vehicle SENATE PRESIDENT T chittenden-county-solid-waste-facilities/ February 18 health agencies. As a precaution, we 2003: New systems for a crash occurred on Route 116 near the • Supporting our health care system so green-mountain-compost hit 8:52 a.m. A citizen on Lincoln Hill Road his is a time of uncertainty and are closing our Administrative office new decade intersection of North Road. patients can get regular care with as lit- and instructing employees to work re- Our priority remains the health and When the MRF opened, about 60 per- was assisted with a VIN inspection. risk. I find myself filled with grati- February 28 tle disruption as possible cent of the glass sent there arrived 7:51 p.m. A commercial burglary alarm tude for all the people who work motely until further notice. At present, safety of our customers and employees In 2003 CSWD converted the MRF to T • Accommodating families who need to all other facilities continue to operate while continuing to meet Chittenden in pieces large enough for workers to what is known as a “single-stream” fa- was investigated on Commerce Street. 12:10 p.m. An officer investigated a on the front lines fighting the COVID-19 hand-sort it by color—green, amber commercial burglary alarm at Ballard’s pandemic - health care workers, men- be home with their children under their regular hours. However, County’s solid waste needs. We appre- cility. This meant that residents and 11:10 p.m. Officers responded to Hawk and clear. Only the clear and green Corner Road. tal health providers, first responders, due to the continually changing land- ciate your patience and assistance dur- businesses could put all clean recy- Lane for the report of suspicious • Protecting the health of workers who qualify as potential “cullet.” That’s the 1 p.m. A 911 hang up on Shelburne Falls teachers and school staff and child scape concerning this virus and the ing this time. clables together in a single container circumstances. will be on the job in public settings name for glass suitable for making into Road was investigated. care workers, personal care attendants, potential impact to our employees, we instead of keeping containers in one February 19 new bottles. CSWD sent this material people who work in facilities that I am conducting daily Facebook Live may have to close facilities without ad- bin and paper and cardboard in an- March 1 vance notice. We will post any changes All About Glass as far away as Massachusetts, New other. This reduced truck traffic by en- 7 a.m. While patrolling the area of house older Vermonters and people streams to provide updates on the 9:35 p.m. Officers responded to Lincoln in facility hours at www.cswd.net, on Hampshire and Canada to be cleaned abling haulers to collect all recyclables Route 116, a vehicle was stopped and with disabilities, and so many more. state’s response. If you are not on Hill Road for a single motor vehicle our Facebook page and through our lass recycling is a complicated and processed further for possible at once; some collect trash and recy- cited for passing a school bus during Facebook, please email me any ques- crash. The operator was pronounced I have a family member in an assisted text alert system. Please visit our Con- subject, and probably nothing recycling into new bottles and other clables in special trucks with separate the process of loading students. tions you have. dead at the scene. The crash is under living facility in Vermont, and I have tact Us page for instructions on signing Glike what you’re imagining. We products like fiberglass. compartments. The added convenience 11:50 a.m. An officer responded to investigation. seen firsthand how hard the staff is Please stay safe and make decisions up for text alerts. detailed the specific steps of how glass for residents and businesses resulted Hillview Terrace for a juvenile problem. The remaining 40 percent arrived in working to keep people safe from this rooted in public health in the days is recycled in Vermont in “The Rocky in more recyclables being kept out of A trespass notice was issued. March 2 We Need Your Help pieces too small to sort. The only op- ahead. Road of Glass Recycling—Part 2 of our the landfill. 11:52 a.m. A residential burglary was in- tion left for this multicolored mix- 2:20 p.m. A traffic stop was conducted To keep facilities operating as efficient- Keep Calm and Recycle On” series. In vestigated on Silver Street. ture and the sorted brown glass was From this point forward, all glass com- on Route 116 near CVU Road. Officers ly as possible and to minimize expo- this article, we dig even deeper into a product known as Processed Glass ing into the MRF becomes Processed handled an active warrant that had March 3 sure to employees and patrons, we are the history, current realities, and future Aggregate (PGA). In the construction Glass Aggregate. been issued on the operator. 5 p.m. A residential burglary was inves- requesting your help. hopes for the 6,500 tons—that’s 13 mil- lion pounds!—of glass bottles and jars industry, “aggregate” is a broad cat- 7:05 p.m. A citizen was assisted with a tigated on Mechanicsville Road. • Please limit Drop-Off Center use to recycled every year by CSWD. egory of coarse to fine mined materi- 2014 and beyond: locked vehicle on Burritt Road. 6:30 p.m. Officers responded to the essential visits and materials only. als such as gravel, crushed stone, and Innovation February 20 intersection of Route 116 and Silver sand. Vermont quarries mine and sells Essential materials include: Trash, 1993: A new era begins 8:40 p.m. An officer responded to Molly Street for a two car motor vehicle blue-bin recycling, and food scraps. hundreds of thousands of tons of ag- CSWD is committed to innovation. As To explain how glass—or any—recy- Way for the report of a suspicious male crash. This will help us keep traffic moving gregate each year for construction the industry and technology changes, cling works, we need to go back to its on private property. A resident had re- March 4 and enable us to continue to provide projects. we’re constantly evaluating our pro- roots. In Vermont, those roots reach all fused to open her car door until police these important services. cesses and seeking improvements. 8:40 a.m. Officers responded to the area the way back to 1987, when the State Processed Glass Aggregate, not sur- arrived. The male appeared disoriented of Mechanicsville Road for a domestic • Please remember that all Drop-off Legislature passed Act 78, Vermont’s prisingly, is much like sand and can be In 2014, CSWD invested $1.9 million and told police he was in the wrong dispute in a motor vehicle. Centers are do-it-yourself (DIY) facili- first solid waste law. This heralded the used in many of the same ways in place into replacing and upgrading MRF sort- place. March 7 ties. Our staff is unable to assist in un- end of the town “dumps,” and the start of sand mined from quarries. ing machinery to improve efficiency 9 p.m. An officer responded to Orchard loading customers’ materials. This and the quality of the output. Increased 12:15 a.m. An officer responded to of recognizing that we needed a new, By 1994, prices for recycled glass cullet Commons for multiple 911 hang ups. long-standing position to prevent em- efficiencies mean lower costs through- Piette Road for a domestic assault. modern way of managing our solid were dropping, and MRFs everywhere February 23 ployee injury is even more important out the system, and higher quality out- waste. were struggling to cover the costs of now to help maintain social distanc- put gives us access to more markets, 7:41 a.m. A residential burglary alarm Part of that new approach was creat- shipping heavy glass bottles and jars ing recommendations and prevent the closer to home. We doubled down on was investigated on Lavigne Hill Road. ing Solid Waste Management Districts to distant facilities able to process cul- spread of this virus. this effort by investing half a million 8:45 a.m. An officer assisted with a traf- let acceptable for new bottle and jars. to provide regional solutions for solid dollars into a new secondary glass fic hazard on Shelburne Falls Road in- Recognizing this, the Vermont Agency • If you’re feeling under the weather, waste management. The Chittenden cleanup system in 2015. volving livestock. we encourage you to stay at home and Solid Waste District (CSWD) covers of Natural Resources (ANR) issued an Stuck at Home? visit our facilities when you are feeling Chittenden County. In 1993, CSWD’s “Acceptable Uses for Processed Glass This is our investment in the future 5:08 p.m. An officer responded to Route Aggregate (PGA)” paper (see More of glass recycling. In fiscal year 2019 116 for a single car motor vehicle Check out the crash. About Glass sidebar). This paper iden- alone, we spent over $65 per ton to pro- Vermont Stories cess and market more than 6,000 tons tifies market challenges for glass cullet, February 25 on the MudSeason Podcast defines what qualifies as PGA, and lists of PGA, and CSWD has never received 10:52 a.m. Officers conducted a welfare the types of civil engineering applica- any revenue from sales of this material. check on Mead Farm Road. tions where PGA can be used without With this new machinery and exciting February 26 further approval. new projects with the Vermont Agency 8:42 a.m. An officer assisted with a lock As stated in the ANR “Acceptable of Transportation and the University out on Elderberry Lane. Uses” paper (last updated in 2002), of Vermont Department of Civil and 2:40 p.m. Officers responded to Baldwin PGA used in these applications is not Environmental Engineering, we are ex- Road where they assisted Hinesburg considered solid waste and is “exempt ploring brand new PGA applications. Fire Department with a structure fire. We believe these projects will ensure A preliminary fire investigation was we can continue to keep this material https://bit.ly/mudszn conducted. out of the landfill and into beneficial Have an ad? 482-7227 or uses, reduce traffic and emissions by 8:25 p.m. Officers responded to a resi- from the [email protected]. keeping it close to home, and in the dence on Route 116 for a 911 hang up. Center for Research on Vermont/ not-too-distant future, even bring in February 27 Reporting & Documentary Storytelling Have news? 482-2350 or some revenue to cover the costs. 10 a.m. Officers responded to Baldwin – sponsored by – [email protected]. 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bles that give the most satisfaction in first year so that you can have the best deners chose from over 125 varieties of the garden. Workshop fee is $5. asparagus patch ever. Once asparagus tomatoes, over 80 varieties of peppers, is well established, it is easy to grow and many choices of eggplant, basil, Friday, April 17 - Opening Day and will provide you with more and cabbages and greens. Pleasant Mount Fire Business Cocktail Party, 6-8:30 p.m., more each year. $5 registration fee. Farm sells vegetables in packs and in- Come celebrate our 15th opening day dividual pots – and customers are wel- fire was fully extinguished and there • We will continue to deliver plants to with us! We will open the greenhouses come to mix and match in the packs to Spring was no extension. The cause appears Plants are Still our wholesale partners as long as they at 8:00 am, and the party starts at 6:00 Public House meets their gardening needs. to have been gas fumes which were ig- are open. pm with cocktails from our friends at Said owner Heidi Racht, “Having a small Craft Fair nited by a welding torch. Vermont State Growing Caledonia Spirits and food and other Closed Our amazing crew is taking all of the community business allows us to focus Police was contacted for a follow-up beverages from our friends at Farmers oin the Hinesburg Firemen’s Asso- BY JULIE RUBAUD precautions possible to work safely - on our plants and our customers. We investigation. & Foragers in their food truck. We are BY WILL PATTEN ciation for their third Spring Craft more distance, more gloves, tons of welcome the opportunity to work with looking forward to ushering in the sea- Fair, May 16, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at The Written March 15 hand washing. Because we are in large At the Hinesburgh Public House, we new gardeners. And having a seasonal J son with you! Parking is limited, please open spaces, this feels doable, and Hinesburg Fire Station. Time for Yard he willows stopped me in my have always tried to do the right thing. business gives us the opportunity to frankly there is no other place any of us carpool. tracks as I was leaving the green- We are a mission-driven company. So see old friends as they come up for We are hosting a Craft Fair that will would rather be outside of home. We Cleanup houses on Friday. I was on my Tuesday, April 21 - Make and Take the question we asked ourselves is, plants. It is a fun time for our family!” give our sellers the opportunity to T are offering paid leave should anyone are we serving our customers best by way home, and looked up just in time Herb Planter in a Wooden Crate, 5:30- share their Crafts and wares! The need it, and because of this, I am send- Gardeners are invited to check the web- As the weather gets nicer, and we start to see them just bursting with life, 7:30 p.m. staying open or by closing for a limited event will include local crafters as well ing out this little plea: please continue site for information about plants and de- to clean up our yards, brush piles will reminding me to pause and catch my time? as LuLaRoe, Thirty -One, Paparizza, to support small businesses in any way For this Make and Take workshop, we tails about the season: pleasantmount- be begin to grow. breath. I had forgotten about spring. Scentsey, Discovery Toys, Usborne you can. We must rely on each other. Willows will plant up a ½ bushel wooden crate We have decided that it is in the best farm.com. Pleasant Mount Farm is locat- Book consultants and many more. Please remember that now the snow I snipped a few stems to bring home. with a beautiful mixture of herbs that interest of our community to close. ed at 4501 Main Road, Huntington Center. houses to make a floral planter that is gone, burn permits are required in There is a lot more there, and I wel- In the meantime, please send us your you can harvest and use in the kitchen Effective Monday, March16, the Public If you are interested in a space, please can work well indoors to liven up your the State of Vermont. A permit may be come you to stop by and clip a stem or gardening questions and stories, share all season long. We will discuss how House was closed for two weeks. contact [email protected] home, and then can be taken outside obtained by contacting our Dispatch two for your own house. It feels good photos of your garden, engage with us to take care of your planter and which to spend spring and early summer on We hope this will curb the rate of in- Proceeds from event will benefit the center in Shelburne. They will ask you to share. Always having clippers in the on social media, and help your neigh- herbs can be planted into the ground your porch or patio. We will use pan- fection in our towns. And we really Katie Charbonneau Fund for Hinesburg a few questions and may provide you car is a handy thing. bors as best you can. In my more fan- and/or be brought indoors at the end sies, alyssum, miniature snapdragons, hope that in two weeks things will look Town AED’s and The Hinesburg with some reminders about what can tastical, utopian moments, I dream of of the summer. A crate full of fresh, There are so many unknowns right now herbs for greenery, and other cold har- better. Firemen’s Association. and cannot be burned. us as a current day, virtual land army, growing herbs is sure to add flavor and about what a small business like ours is dy plants that will add fragrance and with plants, flowers and home grown interest to all of your summer meals. We apologize for any inconvenience The Dispatch center issues permits supposed to do. I am a list maker, I love beauty to your home. Workshop fee is food helping us get through anything Workshop fee is $45 and includes all and hope that we can see you all again under the direction of the Town Fire a well organized drawer, I own stacks of $30 and includes all materials. Car Fire in together. materials. soon. Warden and State of Vermont Division graph paper notebooks and I love logic. Tuesday, April 14 - Make and Take of Fire Safety. If you are denied a per- These are my coping mechanisms so Thursday, April 23 - Strawberries 101, Garage Events at Red Wagon Spring Greens in an Apple Crate, 5:30- mit, it is because of unsafe conditions our house has never been so clean, nor 5:30-6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Pleasant Mount for burning – e.g. high winds or dry our weeks so organized as lately, but of Plants At 2:40 p.m. on February 25, Hinesburg This year, we will be offering a few dif- conditions. course that does nothing for the loom- In this Make and Take class, we will use Fire was dispatched to Baldwin Road As said above, we are adjusting our cal- ferent ways for you to plant your straw- Farm’s 29th ing unknowns. beautiful wooden crates made right for a report of a car fire inside a garage. For more information, please go to endar of events on a week by week, day berry patch. In this gardening meet- here in Hinesburg by our friends at Based on the time of day, and report Burn Permit FAQ on our website. Here are a few things we are doing at by day basis. If you are signed up for up, Chad Donovan and Julie Rubaud Season Clifford Lumber to plant a mini-garden from the callers, Charlotte Fire was au- Red Wagon right now: a class or seminar, you will receive an will go over the methods of planting full of lush greens that you can har- BY HEIDI RACHT tomatically dispatched for an engine email with updates. strawberries into the ground or raised Remember. If your pile gets • We are growing plants as if all the vest all season long. Choose from kale, and tanker along with Monkton Fire full bed from dormant bare roots or from out of control, do not same gardens will grow that grew in Contact info: 802-482-4060, julie@red- chard, lettuce, mustard greens, col- The Racht/Campbell family, owners of response. green plants. We will also discuss how years past. The plant world is not ad- wagonplants.com, 2408 Shelburne lards, herbs, and more to create a very Pleasant Mount Farm organic green- hesitate to call 911 and to take care of a strawberry hanging The first arriving responder reported justing or stopping. I have heard from a Falls Rd. Register, or view more info at practical and edible container that can house in Huntington Center, are happy have us respond. basket and have materials on hand a working structure fire with vehicles few of you that you would like to know redwagonplants.com/events. live in a sunny spot outdoors, hope- to announce that they are enjoying if you would like to plant your own. inside. Hinesburg was toned for a work- if you can plan your garden as usual, fully near the kitchen door. Imagine a their time getting ready to open in ear- Follow us on Facebook at Saturday, March 28 - Beginner’s Everything you need will be available ing incident and an additional tanker and yes, you can. That is one thing I summer of meals with fresh greens and ly May. This is the greenhouse’s 29th HinesburgFireDeparment and be sure to Guide to Planning the Medicinal Herb for purchase, but feel free to come just was requested from Starksboro. feel secure about. herbs just a step away. Workshop fee is season. It has been Vermont Organic by visit our website hinesburgfd.org. Garden, 10 a.m.–Noon for the information. $5 registration fee. Firefighters were on scene approxi- • We are adjusting our calendar of $50 and includes all materials. NOFA-Vermont since it began in 1992. Ready to start or expand your herb mately three hours making sure the events on a week by week, day by day Thursday, April 30 - Asparagus 101, garden? Curious about the medicinal Thursday, April 16 - Growing Onions The seasonal business specializes in af- basis. If you are signed up for a class 5:30-6:30 p.m. properties of the plants you already 101, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. fordable bedding and accent plants and or seminar, you will receive an email Have you wanted to eat asparagus from is known for its interesting and unusual love to grow? Come join herbalist, gar- In this Garden Meet-up class, Julie HFD INCIDENT COUNTS BY CATEGORY, FEBRUARY 2020 with updates. Video conferencing, very your own garden? It is so sweet and varieties of tomatoes – last season, gar- dener and Red Wagon employee Sophie Rubaud, Red Wagon owner, will show small in person groups with lots of tender when you’ve grown it yourself. Cassel as we dive into planning, plant- you how to plant onions from seed- 0 5 10 15 20 25 distance, one on one consults on the Asparagus is a little tricky to grow at ing, and using herbs all season long. lings (not dried ‘sets’) and will discuss phone, cancellations and full refunds first, so we are offering this tutorial to Gas Leak or Haz Mat Spill We’ll discuss the growing of popular all that goes into this crop in the home are the options we are considering. get you started. Horticulturalist and Public Assist annual and perennial herbs, includ- garden including how to store them all Red Wagon employee Chad Donovan Mutual Aid • We plan to open on April 17th with ing old favorites (lavender, calendula), winter long. We will be in the garden, will explain the difference between Flooding/Trees/Power Lines Down normal retail hours. But of course, this locally-grown tropical herbs (tulsi, ash- planting the onions together, so that planting dormant, bare roots and start- might change as we get closer. That wagandha), and some unexpected orna- you will learn hands on and feel em- Fire-Non Structure ing out with little seedlings. You will evening’s cocktail party will likely be mentals (angelica, valerian). Come with powered to do it yourself. Onions are Smoke in building or Structure Fire learn about what kind of soil they like, postponed. Again, we will keep you questions and wish lists, and leave with a fantastic value and one of the vegeta- Fire or Carbon Monoxide Alarms updated. the confidence to start your own herbal and how to treat them in their delicate Motor Vehicle Crash with Injuries journey where it all begins - in the gar- • We will offer home delivery of plants Motor Vehicle Crash no Injuries den. Workshop fee is $25. once the weather warms up. More de- Medical tails coming soon. Tuesday, April 7 - Make and Take Have news? 482-2350 or [email protected]. Spring Planter for Indoors and Out, Graph data supplied by Eric Spivack • We will also offer pre-picked plant or- 5:30 -7:30 p.m. ders that can be paid for online or over HFD responded to 35 calls in February. the phone and picked up in the park- Just in time for the Passover and Easter * an example of a non-structure fire would be a telephone pole, car, or grass/brush fire. ing lot. holidays, we invite you to the green- PAGE 10 • HINESBURG RECORD • MARCH 26, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG HINESBURG RECORD • MARCH 26, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG • PAGE 11

ing and more options for the rider that or Session 2 for intermediate: 5:45-7 than 5 minutes. If you will be reading on a computer wants to navigate to the next level in p.m. HCS tennis courts. Cost: $85 or an e-ink (black and white) Kindle, • The reader would give a brief intro- horsemanship. you will go to gmlc.overdrive.com to Global Premier Soccer (GPS) Vermont duction, no more than a minute or two, browse for and check out books. Recreation Grades 5-8. Mondays April 27–June 8. Camp Library giving the title of the poem, the poet’s No class on May 25. Livery Stables, name, and why they chose that particu- In both the Libby app and the web site, GPS Vermont will offer a half and full located at 601 Lavigne Hill Rd., lar poem. you’ll sign in with your library card BY JENNIFER MCCUIN Grades K-8. Monday – Friday April 20– day soccer camp program August 3-7 provided. Hinesburg. 3-5 p.m. Cost: $195 Library Hours number (include everything under the 24. Livery Stables, 601 Lavigne Hill Rd., behind Hinesburg Town Hall. All pro- For more information on the project egister for classes at hinesbur- Growing a Pollinator Garden with bar code including letters) and your Hinesburg. Half day 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. or Safe Sitter Courses grams will include age specific soccer The library is currently closed, at and to see videos of readers, visit: fa- grec.com. Please contact HRD Charlie Nardozzi password. Full day 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. option. Cost: training and games to help players im- least through April 6. Please call or voritepoem.org. Registration is not nec- at [email protected] to Safe Sitter® prepares teens to be safe Thursday, April 16, 7 p.m. R Weekly: Half day $300 or Full day $350. prove in a positive environment. email for updates – staff will be check- essary- this is an open-mic style event. At the top of the website, there’s a confirm classes and programs. when they’re home alone, watching sib- Daily options at $60 for half days and $70 ing phone messages and emails. Pollinator gardens are generating a lot Free and open to all. Light refresh- link that says “Kindle Books” that will lings or babysitting. The course offers GPS Juniors ages 4-6 years is 9-10:30 HRD Tee Ball for full days available. More information of buzz and the role they play in our ments served. narrow down the books presented to four main content areas: Safety Skills, a.m. $70. Half Day Technical Training Phone: 482-2878 can be found at liveryhorsefarm.com food system and ecosystem seems just those that are available in kindle Co-ed K&1: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Child Care Skills, First Aid & Rescue Program (TTP) for ages 7-14 years is 9 Address: 69 Ballards Corner Road, After School Maker Space After-School Horseback Riding more important than ever. Everyone is format. April 28–June 4. Ayer Field, Bissonette Skills and Life & Business Skills. Lessons a.m. to 12 p.m. $135. Full Day Technical Hinesburg 05461 talking about helping pollinators. Thursday, April 30 3-4:15 p.m. Recreation Area. 6-7 p.m. Cost: $40 by are filled with fun activities and role- Training Program (TTP) for ages 7-14 After you find a book and click Enjoy horseback riding lessons and All students ages 7-12 who have an in- April 3, $50 after. Deadline April 17. playing exercises. Teens will practice years is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $190. Each Website: carpentercarse.org You can join in! It’s not too late to plan “Borrow” on the website, click on so much more with Kim Johansen at terest in learning about the science be- choking rescue and diapering. Register player will receive a GPS t-shirt. To a pollinator garden for this summer. It “Read now with kindle” if you’re read- Co-Ed K-1-2 Lacrosse Livery Stables. Lessons are for begin- Email: [email protected] hind flying a kite, join us after school for one date that works best for your enroll please go to gps-vermont.com/ all starts with growing the right plants. ing on an e-ink kindle or in the kindle ning to early intermediate riders. In to design and make your own kite! We Sundays May 3–June 7 (no practice on child. Register with the town offering vacationschedule Charlie Nardozzi will be here to discuss app (you’ll be taken to Amazon.com to addition, Kim and staff will instruct will provide instruction and materials. May 24). Millie’s Field – Bissonette Rec. the program. Instructor: Rec. Staff plant choice as well as other consider- finish the process), click on “Read now children on basic horse care, tacking, Library News This is a great way for students to work Area. 8:30‐9:30 a.m. Cost: $40 by April Adult Recreation ations when making your yard a polli- in browser” if you want to read on your feeding, watering, and all that hap- Grades 6-8. Classes are 9 a.m.–3 p.m. in together in learning something new 3, $50 after. Registration deadline April April means longer days, muddier nator-friendly environment. computer, or if you’re going to read us- pens in the horse barn! Take the bus each location. Cake Decorating with Matroyshka’s or building upon an interest you’ve al- 17. roads and dreaming of summer gardens ing the Libby app, you don’t have to do from HCS to Livery Stables, located at Bakery – 3 spots left! Charlie Nardozzi is an award winning, ready explored - we want to hear your Shelburne: Saturday, April 11. shel- (when we aren’t lightly panicking about anything – you’ll see the book you’ve Mini Shooting Stars Soccer Sessions 601 Lavigne Hill Rd., right after school. nationally recognized garden writer, ideas! Space is limited so please email burnevt.org Participants will learn how to assemble COVID-19). To survive our own imagi- checked out on your “shelf” in the app. Please be sure to send a permission speaker, radio, and television person- [email protected] or call 482-2878 Cody and Maeve O’Neil will share the multi-layer cakes, frosting application, nations, might we recommend: Hope note with your child to ride the bus, Hinesburg: Thursday, April 23, in First ality. He has worked for more than 30 to reserve your spot! love of the game and teach foundation- smoothing on a cake turntable, create in the Dark: Untold Mysteries, Wild Audio Books Too! pack a snack for your hungry rider, and Floor Conference Room at Town Hall. years bringing expert gardening infor- al soccer skills. 3-5 years. Sundays May chocolate drips, and decorate with fruit Imaginations by Rebecca Solnit? Or send boots and barn clothes. hinesburgrec.com mation to home gardeners through ra- Weekly Event The Libby app can also be used to lis- 3–31 (no practice on May 24). Millie’s and flowers. Each student will go home perhaps some poetry? April is National dio, television, talks, tours, on-line, and ten to audio books. When searching Field. 4-5 p.m. Cost: $45 - Shooting Stars Grades K-8. Tuesdays April 28–June with their own vanilla cake, with fruit Poetry Month, so will find us sharing Hands and Needles Charlotte: Saturday, May 16. rec- the printed page. Charlie delights in in the app or on the website, there are t-shirt included. 2 or Fridays May 1–June 5. Livery filling and buttercream frosting. A por- some good poems both in the library Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon. [email protected]. $60 making gardening information simple, preferences or search options for speci- Stables, located at 601 Lavigne Hill Res/$65 Non. 8 student max. tion of each registration will benefit the and on our social media channels this Horseback Riding During April Vacation easy, fun and accessible to everyone. Join handcrafting enthusiasts for a fying that you want audiobooks. Search Rd., Hinesburg. Tuesdays 2-4:30 p.m. Hinesburg Food Shelf. month. We welcome new books by hi- morning of creativity and conversation. in the app or on the website, borrow an Looking for something during April va- and Fridays 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays $235 Summer Fun for Kids larious personal essayist Sam Irby (her Sponsored by the Friends of Carpenter- Good Times Café. Monday, April 13, Bring whatever project you are working audiobook, and listen in the app. cation? Come spend part of the day at and Fridays $135. More information new book is called Wow, no thank Carse Library. Free and open to the Recreational Track and Field 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $85. Limit: 10 on- quilting, knitting, embroidery, etc. Livery Stables. Enjoy an hour of horse- can be found at liveryhorsefarm.com. you!) Other new titles include Afterlife public. students. Free and open to the public. Maximum: 9 participants by Julia Alvarez, and new thrillers from back riding with a lesson, learn basic Children learn the basics of running, Saturday Storytime 4COVID-19 David Baldacci, Stuart Woods & John horse care and grooming. Braid a mane, Middle-School Riders Club jumping, throwing, and relays. Each Dog Obedience with Jim Warden Saturday, April 18, 10-10:30 a.m. continued from page 1 feed, brush, water, and groom along week they warm up with Parisi Speed Grisham. We are also delighted to be Join experienced dog trainer Jim Warden The eBook with learning the full routine of a horse The middle school horse club at Livery School Instructors and then practice offering a talk on cultivating a pollina- Join us for Saturday story time! for this informative & beneficial dog compromised immune systems, we barn! Wear boots with a heel, clothes Stables continues! Riders can count on their different events. There are local tor garden by Vermont’s indubitable Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers training experience. This class is de- Library is are making the following changes you don’t mind getting dirty and bring expanding their skills to include more meets with other Rec. Depts. and a State garden enthusiast, Charlie Nardozzi, gather for stories, songs and games, signed to provide enjoyment and in- to help prevent further spread of your lunch and water bottle. You may advanced riding techniques, along with Meet Saturday, July 18, at St. Johnsbury on April 16, thanks to support from the followed by free play and snacks. 10- teraction for both you and your pet. Always Open this virus. even feed the horses their lunch! an introduction to drill team. More rid- Academy. A great program for chil- Friends of the Library. Speaking of the 10:30 am, all are welcome, free. Jim makes it look easy, even with the dren who love to run, jump and throw. friends, we are now officially accept- Effective Monday, March 16, we are most challenging dogs. Watch and Drop-In LEGO Club BY CATHY RYAN Practices at CVU, unless the track is be- ing book donations for the July 4 book closing the Hinesburg Town Hall see someone who truly “talks to the Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ing re-done. Alternate location will be sale, provided they are in good shape Although Hinesburg’s Carpenter Carse to the public. This means that all animals.”Who: Dog & owner(s). Where: Williston Central School. Instructors are and haven’t been moldering in your Bring a friend and spend Saturday af- Library is currently closed, ebooks are meetings and functions at Town First class in 3rd Floor Conference Room program director Elise Seraus, parent basement. Take good care and join us ternoon using the library’s supply of always available to be checked out. Hall have been cancelled until fur- at Town Hall. Remainder of classes and student volunteers, and Parisi Staff. in April for any of these great events: LEGOs to create something straight Here is a brief introduction to how to ther notice. are outside behind Town Hall. When: from your own imagination! There are check out books. We are also cancelling all Ages 7-14 years, aging date August 31, Thursdays, May 7–June 11, 6–7 p.m. Cost: no age limits for Drop-In LEGO time but What do I need? Recreation programs including 2020. Mondays and Wednesdays, June $70 resident/ $75 non-resident. Please Calendar children do need to be accompanied by 17–July 18, 6:15-7:45 p.m. Cost: $50 leave your dog at home for the first class. those that were scheduled at other an adult. FREE and open to everyone. You can read library ebooks on a The Library is closed, at least through locations in town.. Town Hall staff Horseback Riding Camp at Livery Boater Safety Course No registration required. computer, tablet, smart phone or an April 6. Please check before heading will continue to operate either re- Stables e-ink (black & white) ebook reader Boating safety education is required Spring Break Movie motely or at Town Hall. out, to ensure the event is still taking such as a Kindle. Join Kim Johansen and staff at Livery for any motorboat operator, 12 years place. Friday, April 24, 2 p.m. Staff will be available to assist You also need a library card from Stables for a week-long horse camp. of age or older, born after January 1, Join us in the community room for a the public by phone or via email Monthly Book Group Carpenter Carse, and you need to set Enjoy an hour of riding with a lesson, en- 1974. The Boat Vermont, 8-hour class- family-friendly movie about a pair of Monday through Friday.from 8:00 Wednesday, April 8, 10:30 a.m. up a password. Call or email the li- joy grooming, tacking, and general horse room course, provides the opportu- sisters and their snowman sidekick on am.- 4:00 p.m. brary, and they will get back to you to duties in the relaxed atmosphere of the nity to take, pass and be officially cer- This informal group will meet in the a new adventure! Check our website help you out: 482-2878, library@carpen- We will closely evaluate new infor- barn. There are horse crafts, kittens to tified. Participants must be present at Community Room on the second for more movie details. Children must tercarse.org. mation as it is received by the CDC play with and an equestrian camaraderie all 4 classes to be eligible for certifica- Wednesday of each month to chat be accompanied by an adult. FREE and that can’t be beat! Please note below the tion. Location: REI Store in Williston. and Vermont Department of Health about the current book. Refreshments open to everyone. On your computer, you’ll be reading in two options for camp times. Instructor: Jon Fick and adjust accordingly. served. You can reserve a copy of the your web browser, and no special soft- Favorite Poem Reading latest book at the front desk. ware is needed. Please note, that the Selectboard is 6-12 years. Livery Stables, 601 Lavigne Ages 12+. Mondays and Wednesdays Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 p.m. Hill Rd., Hinesburg. Camp Week 1: May 4–13. 6–8:30 p.m. Cost: $15 Res/$20 planning to conduct their meeting After School Crafternoon! If you’ll be reading on a tablet or smart Monday–Friday June 15–19. Camp Week Non. April is National Poetry Month and to on March 18 remotely in order to Tuesday, April 14, 2-3 p.m. phone, the simplest way to read books 2: Monday–Saturday June 29–July 4 - celebrate, Carpenter-Carse Library is test if we can effectively offer this Let’s Go Fishing Come make a Spring mosaic at is by using the Libby app. Search for includes participation in Hinesburg hosting a Favorite Poem reading. option to other public bodies in or- Crafternoon! Every participant will cre- “Libby” in the app store on your de- July 4th Parade. Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. The program teaches families how to der to continue town business and ate their own design and use various Inspired by former U.S. Poet Laureate vice. For a Kindle Fire tablet, there are or 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Week 1 $300 for 8 a.m.- have fun fishing while using proper achieve the goal of providing ac- colorful materials to complete their Robert Pinsky’s Favorite Poem Project, some special steps to install the 12 p.m. and $350 for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and skills, ethics and respect for resources cess to the public. We will send out masterpiece. Crafternoon is open to the event is an opportunity for the Libby app. You can see them at Week 2 $300 for 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and $400 and rules. Families learn water ecology, information on Monday or Tuesday students ages 6-11 years old, and space community to celebrate and elevate the carpentercarse.org/resources. for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. option. Be sure to pack fish identification, habitat needs and regarding the status of that plan. is limited, so email jen@carpentercarse. importance of poetry by reading a fa- a lunch, a snack, and a drink as well as how to find fish. There is hands-on cast- How to browse for and check out We will provide further updates as org or call 482-2878 to reserve your vorite poem out loud. boots. ing and making your own lure, as well books: we make adjustments to this plan. spot. as time to practice new skills with live Here is how it works: Tennis Lessons with Myles If you will be reading on a smart phone Thank you all for your patience, fishing. This is a parent/child program. Color Your Way to Calm: Adult • Poems chosen are NOT poems the or tablet, you have a choice – you can understanding and cooperation as Join Hinesburg tennis enthusiast Myles All materials supplied. Instructor: Coloring readers or their friends or relatives browse for books and check them we navigate this in a calm and re- Peterson for introductory to intermedi- Chuck Goller Wednesday, April 15, 10:30 a.m.-noon have written, but ones they have read, out in the Libby app, or you can go to sponsible fashion, as a community. ate tennis lessons. Ages 6-14 and an adult. Saturday, May Color your way to calm at our drop- perhaps many times, and to which they gmlc.overdrive.com on your computer, Please don’t hesitate to reach out 6-12 yrs. Monday–Thursday June 22–25. 16, 1–4 p.m. Location to be announced in coloring club for adults. Coloring feel a personal attachment. and after you check out a book, it’ll be to me if you have questions. upon registration. available in the Libby app. Session 1 for beginners: 4:30-5:45 p.m. sheets, art supplies, and tea will be • The reading is limited to no more PAGE 12 • HINESBURG RECORD • MARCH 26, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG HINESBURG RECORD • MARCH 26, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG • PAGE 13

4Mud Season Trails 4CVU Theatre over the weekend of March 14-15. continued from page 1 continued from page 1 “We recognize the disappointment that this unprecedented experience which are maintained in this season by to put the show together. They also Education Sports is for our hard-working student-ath- the town road crews. You might also had an opportunity to make a cameo letes, their coaches, and their fans. consider paved roads such as Mt Philo appearance within the show, in a film of Please go to vsac.org/events/list to Basketball is a sport that brings ath- State Park, which offers views as well Silly Walkers. VSAC Workshops see list of event dates and times, all of Quad Champions: letes into extremely close proximity to as a great work-out. one another, and given the guidance This year’s student directors were: which are now offered “on demand” via from health officials at both the state Thank you for being considerate and Kianna Ayer, Eric Couture, Sydney At this restaurant the number one item on Will Cornish plays a Gumbie teaching how Focus on internet connection. Redhawks Girls Basket- and national levels, it is necessary to obeying the signs. You will be help- Hicks, Schuÿler Edgar Holmes and T the menu is , which may not be enjoyed to make flower arrangements, in CVU’s ball Season Ends Abruptly make this difficult decision to ensure ing to make a better hiking experience Weishaar. by this particular couple. (L to R - Rory upcoming Student Directed production of Managing for you and everyone else later, when McDermott, Magner Amsbary, Lily Clark.) Monty Python’s Edukational Show. Parent Listening “A banner is only a representation of that we do not inadvertently contribute Mother Nature dries things out again. College Costs the skills you’ve earned: discipline, to the spread of COVID-19 in Vermont.” Session on hard work, and collaboration. They are The announcement emphasized that Learn about financial rewards that serve you long past this concern for public health superseded School Wide Cell season. When the trophies tarnish and an extracurricular activity. aid resources that help the banners fade, it will be your team- families pay for educa- Phone Policy mates, your coach, and small moments “These Vermont student-athletes will you remember best.” join the UVM athletes, hundreds of tion after high school FROM CVU PRESS RELEASE world-class NCAA basketball play- FROM PRESS RELEASE Those were the words of Champlain ers, and many other tournament high Please join the CVU principal Adam Valley Union High School Principal school athletes around the country in Vermont Student Assistance Corp. is Bunting and others parents to dis- Adam Bunting on Twitter March 13, the having this never before seen strange hosting free workshops at local high cuss the positives and negatives of day after undefeated Redhawks girls end to the 2020 season,” the VPA said. schools to help sophomores, juniors cell phones and their use in schools. basketball was stopped in its tracks on Next came the VPA announcement of and their parents learn about the finan- Current research, personal experiences, the way to the state title amid grow- “co” and “quad” champions for the cial aid resources for education and best practice, and existing policy will ing concern over the spread of the girls 2020 basketball season as a way training programs. all be discussed. Your participation is COVID-19 virus in Vermont. welcome and needed! Watch for more to bring “some of the deserved recog- The top-seeded team with a season Financial Aid and Managing College details from CVU, the feeder schools nition for these student-athletes who record of 20-0-0 was poised for the Costs will provide an overview of how and on FPF. Currently scheduled for ended up in the unprecedented scenar- March 12 semifinal round against No. families pay for college costs and the Wednesday, April 8, 6:30-8 p.m., at CVU. io of cancelation. While not the ideal 5 Rutland (13-7-0) when the Vermont different types of financial aid available. Please check CVU calendar to confirm way to finish a season, we wish to rec- Principals Association called an abrupt VSAC will also share several resources or email [email protected]. ognize the dedication, effort, and now and websites that can help families get end to the playoff tournament citing sacrifice that these teams have shown.” ready to file financial aid forms. public health concerns. The move made the No. 1 CVU If you see a trail closure sign, please find During the great war, a Major tells his men that there are only rations enough for 4, so one of them must choose “another way out.” The Not only would the playoffs attract Redhawks quad champions in Division another place to hike. Photo Courtesy of men draw straws to find out who’s the unluckiest soldier. (L to R - Rory McDermott, Rylee Mason, Levon Applin, Seamus Greenwood & large crowds, but basketball by nature 1 alongside rivals No. 2 Essex, No. 3 Vermont State Parks Noel Bedard.) Photo Credit - Kelcie Kruk is a contact sport, the VPA noted. Mt. Mansfield Union and No. 5 Rutland. Hockey and boys basketball contests Essex and MMU would have played the STATEPOINT CROSSWORD Down had already been decided, leaving all other semifinal match. 1. Campus drilling grp. four divisions of girls basketball still on THEME: DRIVER’S ED 2. Poet Pound The unusual end to the winter season 3. Coconut fiber the court. Final games were to be played continued on page 14 ACROSS 4. Not fitting 1. Happen again 5. Add a new magazine 6. Promotions 6. Seed cover 9. Field mouse 7. *Punishable driver offense, acr. 13. UV absorber 8. Like a hurtful remark 14. Seek a seat 9. Action word 15. Eagle’s nest 10. Like face-to-face exam 16. Jury ____ 11. Don’t cross it? 17. Mad King George’s number 12. Comic cry 18. Bad-tempered one 15. Keenness in a certain field 19. *Two or more people on the road 20. D-Day beach 21. *Fines can do that? 22. Old-fashioned over 23. Scot’s woolen cap 24. Move like a serpent 24. Give an impression 25. *Go back the way you came 25. Last month 26. Hawaiian veranda 28. Willy Wonka mastermind 27. Banal or commonplace 30. Lay down to rest again 29. *”Raised ____, “ or “Don’t Walk” 35. Container weight 31. Small fragments 37. Damaging precipitation 32. Bar order, with the 39. One born to Japanese immigrants 33. Puzzle with pictures and letters 40. Windows alternative 34. *Up-side-down triangle sign 41. Clown act 36. Biz bigwig 43. London subway 38. Yarn spinner 44. What Motion Picture Association of 42. “The Nutcracker” protagonist America does 45. Crafting with stitches 46. Lentil soup 49. One of Sinbad’s seven 47. Pulitzer winner Bellow 51. Miss America’s accessory, pl. 48. Little Women to Aunt March 54. Prefix for below 50. Victorian and Elizabethan ones, e.g. 56. Church song 52. Dropped drug 57. Actress Sorvino 53. Type of dam 58. Shining armor 55. Post Malone’s genre 59. Negative contraction 57. *Traffic separator 60. Pub order 60. *Kind of lane 61. ____-China 64. Tiger’s and lioness’ offspring 62. Christmas season 65. J. Edgar Hoover’s org. 63. Horizontal wall beam 67. Capital of Vietnam 64. *Keep your hands at ten and ____ 68. Between wash and dry 66. *Measurement of alcohol in body, acr. 69. 1985 Kurosawa movie 70. Village V.I.P. 71. Brewer’s kiln 72. Play part 73. Young salmon

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4Sports ient, the Community News Service, will The permit application filed by LIA and in late March. This year things seem to receive $500 to support a collaboration LIRD includes a comprehensive lake be on a bit of an early track with most continued from page 13 with the Hinesburg Record to boost management plan with herbicide treat- of the eagles in the lower Connecticut community news coverage. Specifically, was immediately followed by a pause Organizations ment as part of a multi-pronged effort River area already incubating eggs, and the effort will include hiring a profes- by the VPA regarding the upcoming to reduce and control the EWM infesta- many peregrines present at their breed- sional editor to support students to spring season. On March 16, the orga- tion. The plan includes continuation of ing sites. provide substantive multi-media con- the many other projects the LIA under- nization said it would mirror Gov. Phil Audubon Vermont and the Vermont tent for the local news outlet. takes to enhance the lake’s water qual- Scott’s emergency closure for K-12 Fish & Wildlife Department work to- ity. Herbicide treatment would be tar- schools by postponing the start of pre- “The overall goal is to ensure the paper gether to monitor and protect these geted to EWM and limited to 40% of the season training until April 6. remains a vital part of the community, two iconic raptors during the breed- littoral zone (the area of the lake where providing information and engaging ing season. By April, we will be send- “Any changes in guidance from the plants can grow). The littoral zone of readers,” said Richard Watts, director ing more than 60 community scientists Governor’s Office and/or the Vermont Lake Iroquois comprises approximate- of the Center for Research on Vermont, out to nesting sites to determine which Department of Health will be reviewed ly 100 acres, so treatment would be of which coordinates the Community sites are occupied by breeding pairs ahead of April 6th to determine if the sea- about 40 acres at the north end of the News Service. and document where these pairs are in son can get underway, or we need to fur- lake where the infestation is so dense the nesting process: defending the ter- ther postpone, or if cancelation becomes The VEC Community Fund is a volun- that boats cannot navigate through it. necessary,” the VPA said in a news release. tary program supported by VEC mem- ritory, choosing, building or maintain- bers who choose round up their elec- The EWM infestation in Lake Iroquois ing a nest site, and/or incubating eggs. “We join the voices of student-athletes tric bills, donate their patronage capital has long been a problem. It has been As the season progresses, these volun- around the state in our shared desire spreading and has caused a reduction teers will keep tabs on how each pair’s dollars, or make one-time donations to Poet Laura Budofsky Wisniewski reading at The Birds of Vermont Museum’s new Little to get the season underway as soon as the fund. The fund then makes grants a previous Hinesburg Poetry Reading of native aquatic species to the point breeding season progresses: whether Free Library possible, and we will follow whatever to local organizations that support that EWM is now the most commonly or not a pair nests, if so, whether or steps are deemed necessary for the Prepare Bear; Sanctuary, Vermont), books via bookcrossing.com too. economic security, energy education, found plant in the lake. The LIA has un- not it is successful, and if so, how many betterment of public health.” Bristol poet Karla Van Vliet (From the Bookcrossers register books in their emergency and disaster relief, and com- dertaken numerous projects that have young fledge from the nest site. Book of Remembrance; The River From reduced nutrient levels and sediment collection, sometime release them (in Student-athletes and their coaches will munity development. Both species have made remarkable My Mouth; Fluency: A Collection of runoff in the lake, improving water a zone or wherever), and can look up a stay sidelined until at least April 6 be- comebacks after being nearly ex- About Vermont Electric Cooperative Asemic Writings), and Shaftsbury poet quality. LIA provides information and registered book to discover where else fore they start spring training. tinct in the middle of the last centu- James Crews (Bluebird; Healing the educational materials to lakefront prop- that book has been. Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC), ry. Vermont hosts more than 56 pairs Divide: Poems of Kindness and Connec- erty owners about lake-friendly land- established in 1938, is a non-profit, of Peregrine Falcons and 36 pairs of Every year the Hinesburg Community Resource Center – the recipient of a recent VEC tion). scaping and creation of buffers to help Come by the Museum and Community Fund grant – hosts a volunteer-cooked Welcome Baby Brunch for families with member-owned electric distribution Bald Eagles. Peregrines were removed reduce runoff from lawns and gardens. babies born in the past year so the families can socialize and meet other families with utility that provides safe, affordable, The reading will be held on Sunday, from the state list of Endangered and borrow a book! LIA runs a greeter and pressurized babies. Here, a mother and her daughter enjoy a recent brunch. Photo courtesy Hinesburg and reliable electric service to approxi- April 26, from 3-4:45 p.m., at Threatened Species in 2005. Eagles are hot-water boat wash station and has Community Resource Center. mately 32,000 members in 75 commu- Hinesburg’s Carpenter-Carse Library. still listed as Endangered in Vermont, We started by including a bird guide used Diver-Assisted Suction Harvesting nities in northern Vermont. Nationally Light refreshments will be served and but have been proposed to be downlist- you can use while exploring our trails, cal news coverage – both Hinesburg- (DASH) of milfoil, and placement of bot- recognized for innovative and ad- poets’ books will be on sale. ed to Threatened status. sitting in the bird blind, or sketch- Hinesburg based initiatives – received support tom barriers to help reduce EWM. All vanced use of technology, VEC is the ing from our tree house. Will it still be recently from the Vermont Electric of these are important aspects of the largest locally-owned electric distribu- While these birds have been highly suc- there when you arrive? Come find out! Cooperative’s Community Fund. comprehensive lake management plan Efforts Receive tion utility in Vermont. vermontelectric. Lake Iroquois cessful, it has not been without our but have not been sufficient to con- help. It is important to give these birds The Birds of Vermont museum is lo- The Hinesburg Community Resource coop trol the EWM infestation. The addition the space they need to successfully cated at 900 Sherman Hollow Road Support from Center’s Friends of Families coordi- Association and of this targeted herbicide provides a complete their breeding cycles. Please Huntington. For more information, call nates local playgroups and received means to reduce and control the infes- respect cliff closures at peregrine sites 434-2167, go to birdsofvermont.org/ VEC Community $750 to continue the delivery of these Five Vermont Lake Iroquois tation allowing native aquatic plants to and keep your distance from eagle nest events or email museum@birdsofver- services. Fund Poets to Read at Recreation re-populate and mechanical methods to trees. For more information on each of mont.org. “Playgroups foster a ‘sense of place’ or be effectively deployed. these species, visit: vt.audubon.org/ FROM VEC PRESS RELEASE affiliation in a community, especially conservation/science. Sixth Annual District Submit The complete permit application, the for families who are new to town or Vermont An initiative to expand community detailed comprehensive lake man- new to parenting,” said Rachel Kring, playgroups for young children and Hinesburg Watermilfoil agement plan, recent aquatic plant the executive director of the Hinesburg Birds of Vermont Scholastic Chess another to support the growth of lo- surveys, further information on Community Resource Center. “We hear StephenS ProcellaCOR, the notice that was sent many stories from families who met Poetry Reading Permit Museum Installs Championships to lakefront property owners and prop- lifelong friends in playgroups or were Family DentiStry BY LAURA BUDOFSKY WISNIEWSKI FROM LAKE IROQUOIS erty owners bordering waterbodies for able to engage in other community ac- Postponed David Stephens, DMD ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE one mile downstream along with infor- a Little Free tivities and programs because of con- oetry moves us, heals us, de- mation on how to follow the permit- FROM PRESS RELEASE nections made at a playgroup,” she lights us, teaches us and brings he Lake Iroquois Association Library • Cleanings • Bridges ting process can all be found on the LIA said. “Our playgroups provide a nurtur- us together. Celebrate National (LIA) and the Lake Iroquois Rec- he Vermont Scholastic Chess • Fillings • Crowns P website: lakeiroquois.org FROM PRESS RELEASE ing environment to support children’s Poetry Month at the 6th Annual Hines- reation District (LIRD) have joint- • Sealants • Extractions T Championships, originally sched- social and emotional wellbeing, as well burg Poetry Reading with Hinesburg ly applied to the Vermont Department • Dental Implants • Teeth Whitening uilt of an upcycled Wood Duck Tuled for April 4, has been post- as early learning,” Kring said. poets Jeff Volzer, Marian Willmott (Still of Environmental Conservation (DEC) • Root Canals • Dentures Peregrines are nesting box, the Birds of Ver- poned. A new date will be announced Life, Requiem and an Egg; Turnings) for an Aquatic Nuisance Control Permit • Dental Emergencies • Veneers The other Hinesburg-based grant recip- mont Museum’s Little Free Li- as soon as possible. Due to the current Laura Budofsky Wisniewski (How To to use the aquatic herbicide, Procella- B pandemic, venues are unable to host on Territories brary (LFL) is now up and open to the COR (active ingredient Florpyrauxifen- Serving Chittenden County and public. It is easy to get to: on a shed events, or to make a commitment to benzyl), to control the infestation of Surrounding Areas and Eagles are wall near the entrance path to the Mu- hold events at a future date. the invasive weed, Eurasaian Water- seum. In keeping with a nesting motif New Patients Always Welcome milfoil (EWM) in Lake Iroquois. Procel- The tournament is not permanently (that is, slightly hidden), and wishing Conveniently Located laCOR is an herbicide that specifically Incubating canceled, and the organizers fully in- to keep some of the weather off, volun- – Most Insurance Accepted – targets EWM. It has received a Reduced tend to run the event when it is safe to teer Ernie P., 85, attached our LFL un- Risk classification. Studies show that Spring has arrived for do so. der the shed’s eaves. Ernie also did the it does not cause adverse effects on 82 Ballards Corner Road these raptors remodeling of the box, adding a door human health or the environment. It Hinesburg, VT 05461 BY MARGARET FOWLE, CONSERVATION and a shelf for smaller books. The clear targets the plant’s growth receptor and Scout Troop 690 802-482-3155 window gives a sneak peek at what’s is very effective at eliminating EWM BIOLOGIST, AUDUBON VT inside. Learns Tree when used at very low concentrations. ometimes, it is hard to believe It breaks down very quickly – within that any bird might begin its Little Free Libraries are pop-up boxes Tapping hours. breeding season in Vermont in (in an endless variety of styles) con- S taining books you can borrow. You may The Vermont Department of Health March. For many raptors, this is the Saturday morning March 7, members of return them where you found them, has thoroughly examined this product case, however. These birds have a long Scout Troop 690 met with Dave Estey return them to another Little Free and, in 2019 its use was approved by breeding season and, therefore, need to learn about tree tapping. Library, or keep them, all without a li- the Vermont DEC in 4 lakes in Vermont. to get a jump on things so that their brary card. LFLs are not meant to re- The morning started with Mr. Estey giv- The result of this application was al- young can become proficient hunters place regular libraries (goodness, no!) ing a history of tapping which included most immediate, with significant plant before the cold sets in again in the fall. nor bookstores, but to inspire us as all showing the Scouts the different styles deterioration occurring within days of Bald Eagles typically begin the process to read a little more, wherever we go, of taps, tools and tubing which has the herbicide application. There were of returning to nests and setting up ter- and to share interesting books widely. been used over the years. He then dem- no deleterious effects on native aquatic ritories in late February, and Peregrine onstrated the taps and tubing currently species and the herbicide was shown Falcons start defending their nesting Our LFL is also a Bookcrossing zone, in use. to dissipate in less than 24 hours. cliffs and reinforcing their pair bonds so we and you can share and track continued on page 16 PAGE 16 • HINESBURG RECORD • MARCH 26, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG HINESBURG RECORD • MARCH 26, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG • PAGE 17

As we went to press, all of the meetings held at Town Hall were cancelled, as were other meetings at other town venues. Some meetings may be still be held virtually. Times shown Service Directory Outdoors Calendar are for reference only. AUTOMOTIVE HOME AND GARDEN A Reminder from THURSDAY, MARCH 26 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 7:30-8:30 p.m. Vermont Astronomical Society MUNSON AUTO WOODSCAPES FORESTRY LLC Publication date for The Hinesburg Record. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. HFOF Play Group. Main Meeting. University of Vermont, Burlington. Room at Town Hall. TUESDAY, MAY 5 802-482-3465 • Maintenance, state Fish & Wildlife to Remove 7:00-9:00 p.m. Hinesburg Historical Society 802-363-7536 • woodscapesforestry.com Meeting. Ground Floor Conference Room, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Fire and Rescue/Business inspections, tires, full-service shop Woods maintenance. May the forest be with you! 7:00-8:30 p.m. Community Writers’ Group. Ice Shanties Hinesburg Town Hall. Meeting. Hinesburg Fire Station. See Calendar entry for Tuesday, April 7. BANKS AND FINANCE INSURANCE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 7:00-10:00 p.m. Select Board Meeting. FROM VERMONT FISH & -- the 29th this year -- whichever comes 7:00-8:30 p.m. Recreation Commission Ground Level Conference Room, Town Hall. NATIONAL BANK OF MIDDLEBURY PALMER INSURANCE AGENCY WILDLIFE PRESS RELEASE first. All contents, debris, wood, and 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. HFOF Play Group. Main Meeting. Main Room at Town Hall. supports must also be removed so they Room at Town Hall. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Trails Committee. 3rd Floor 7:30-9:30 p.m. Development Review Board 877-508-8455 • nbmvt.com 802-482-5678 palmerinsurancevt.com ermont state law requires that do not become a hazard to navigation 7:00-9:00 p.m. Affordable Housing Conference Room, Hinesburg Town Hall. Meeting. Ground Level Conference Room, Serving VT Communities since 1831 For all of your insurance needs ice fishing shanties be removed in the spring. Committee. 3rd Floor, Town Office. MONDAY, APRIL 20 Town Hall. from the ice before the ice CONSTRUCTION REAL ESTATE AND HOUSING V WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 weakens, according the Vermont Fish The fine for leaving your ice 7:00-8:30 p.m. Fire and Rescue/Medical 7:00-9:00 p.m. Select Board Meeting. Town Training. Hinesburg Fire Department, 10340 Hall. GARY C. CLARK EXCAVATING COLDWELL BANKER HICKOK & BOARDMAN REALTY and Wildlife Department. fishing shanty on the ice 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. HFOF Play Group. Main Ice shanties in Vermont must be removed VT-116, Hinesburg. Room at Town Hall. 802-343-2053 / 802-336-2120 • Residential 802-846-9577 • Susan Gulrajani The shanty must be removed before can be $1,000. TUESDAY, APRIL 21 before the ice becomes unsafe or loses 7:00-9:00 p.m. Hinesburg Land Trust Meeting. or commercial sitework. Snowplowing. Note [email protected] the ice becomes unsafe or loses its abil- 5:00-6:30 p.m. CVSD School Board Meeting. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Affordable Housing its ability to support the shanty out of the Carpenter-Carse Library, 69 Ballard’s Corner our new phone number! MyHomeInVermont.com ity to support the shanty out of the wa- Shanties may not be left at state fishing water, or before the last Sunday in March. CVU room 160. Committee. 3rd Floor, Town Office. ter, or before the last Sunday in March Rd., Hinesburg. DAVID M. NEWTON Considering a move? Call Susan! access areas. Vermont Fish & Wildlife photo. 5:30-7:00 p.m. Hinesburg Business 7:00-8:30 p.m. Fire and Rescue/Medical 7:00-10:00 p.m. Select Board Meeting. Training. Hinesburg Fire Department, 10340 GREENTREE REAL ESTATE State Game Wardens are available for and Professional Association Meeting. 802-482-2658 • davidnewtonmasonry.com questions via the Vermont State Police Ground Level Conference Room, Town Hall. Papa Nick’s, 10997 VT-116, Hinesburg. VT-116, Hinesburg. Traditional Vermont masonry for projects large 802-482-5232 • vermontgreentree.com 4Scout Troop 690 radio dispatcher. MONDAY, APRIL 6 New members welcome!Contact HBPA 7:00-9:00 p.m. Hinesburg Land Trust Meeting. and small Your local real estate solution! continued from page 15 4:30-5:30 p.m. Lake Iroquois Recreation President Laura Gurdak at 802-482-2877or Carpenter-Carse Library, 69 Ballard’s Corner District Meeting. Williston Town Hall. Public [email protected]. Rd., Hinesburg. ENERGY RESTAURANTS AND FOOD One of the problems he stated he has is The Hinesburg invited. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Development Review Board 7:00-10:00 p.m. Select Board Meeting. JACKMAN’S OF BRISTOL INC. PAPA NICK’S RESTAURANT AND PIZZA animals, especially squirrels and deer, chewing on the tubing. He explained Town Forest: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Select Board Meeting. Town Meeting. Ground Level Conference Room, Ground Level Conference Room, Town Hall. 802-453-2381 • jackmansinc.com 802-482-6050 • papanicksvt.com that by using the vacuum system and Hall. Town Hall. SUNDAY, MAY 10 Now Hiring! Quality food, outstanding customer service shut off valves, he is able to locate and Diversity, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Vermont Astronomical Society WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 Mother’s Day. fix leaks. Small leaks are repaired with HEALTH AND BEAUTY MARY’S RESTAURANT - INN AT BALDWIN CREEK Meeting. University of Vermont, Burlington. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. HFOF Play Group. Main TUESDAY, MAY 12 tape, while the larger leaks require sec- Inclusion and Room at Town Hall. ELEMENT NAIL SALON 802-453-2432 • baldwincreek.net TUESDAY, APRIL 7 7:00-9:00 p.m. Conservation Commission Farm to table cuisine Demonstration 7:00-8:30 p.m. Community Writers’ Group. 7:00-8:00 p.m. Carpenter-Carse Library Meeting. 1st Floor Conference Room, Town 802-482-7334 • elementnailsalonvt.com Carpenter-Carse Library, 69 Ballards Corner Trustees Meeting. Carpenter-Carse Library, 69 Hall. Holistic nail care, fabulous massages SHOPPING BY ETHAN TAPPER, CHITTENDEN Ballard’s Corner Rd., Hinesburg, VT 05461. Rd., Hinesburg. Calling all local writers! Join WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 COUNTY FORESTER HOME AND GARDEN BLUE COTTAGE GIFTS us for our monthly Community Writers Group! 7:00-8:30 p.m. Fire and Rescue/Fire Training. All genres are welcome. Get your literary Hinesburg Fire Station. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. HFOF Play Group. Main BOOT HILL METAL BENDERS 802-799-2168 • bluecottage.biz ost of the readers of this ar- Room at Town Hall. ticle have probably heard of juices flowing with creative writing prompts; 7:00-9:00 p.m. Planning Commission Unique home décor & gifts for creative & 7:00-9:00 p.m. Planning Commission 802-989-0396 • boothillmetalbenders.com the forest management that network with other local wordsmiths; and Meeting. Ground Level Conference Room, discerning shoppers M Meeting. Ground Level Conference Room, Top-notch ductwork for efficient heating & air has been underway at the Hinesburg enjoy a fun, stimulating monthly workshop Town Hall. Gavin D. looks at the sap collection. Evan S. drills the hole for a tap. in the Carpenter-Carse Community Room. Town Hall. conditioning TECHNOLOGY Town Forest (HTF) for the last two win- THURSDAY, APRIL 23 ters. As I write this, the project --- in the Snacks will be provided. To submit a piece of 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fire and Rescue/Heavy Rescue CHAMPLAIN VALLEY LANDSCAPING WAITSFIELD CHAMPLAIN VALLEY TELECOM southeastern corner of the property, writing for others to review and enjoy before 7:00-9:00 p.m. Hinesburg Historical Society Training. Hinesburg Fire Station. 802-434-4216 • champlainvalleylandscaping. from the Economou Road access – has the group meets, email Laura Wisniewski at Meeting. Ground Floor Conference Room, 888-321-0815 • wcvt.com Hinesburg Town Hall. THURSDAY, MAY 14 com. Garden design and plantings, outdoor Telephone. Internet. Cable TV. been nearly completed, with some mi- [email protected]. nor clean-up work scheduled for this WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 Advertising and News deadline for The living spaces 7:00-9:00 p.m. Energy Committee. 3rd floor Hinesburg Record. ANNOUNCEMENTS summer. I think that the project has conference room. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. HFOF Play Group. Main FLOORING AMERICA been a huge success, in large part due 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lewis Creek Association PALMER’S SUGARHOUSE 7:00-8:30 p.m. Recreation Commission Room at Town Hall. 802-862-5757 • FlooringAmerica-VT.com to the support of Pat Mainer, the Hines- Board Meeting. Carpenter-Carse Library, 69 Meeting. Main Room at Town Hall. THURSDAY, APRIL 30 Locally owned by a Hinesburger! 802-985-5054 • palmersugarhouse.com burg Town Forest Committee and the Ballard’s Corner Rd., Hinesburg. Visit us in Shelburne – family run for over 50 broader Hinesburg Community. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Development Review Board Publication date for The Hinesburg Record. LARRY & SON HEATING SERVICE 7:00-9:00 p.m. Town Forest Committee. years! It continues to be an honor to follow Meeting. Ground Level Conference Room, MONDAY, MAY 4 Ground Level Conference Room, Hinesburg Town Hall. 800-660-5279 • Servicing Oil Furnaces in in the footsteps of County Foresters 4:30-5:30 p.m. Lake Iroquois Recreation Town Hall. Chittenden & surrounding counties like Bill Hall and Mike Snyder in help- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 District Meeting. Williston Town Hall. Public ing manage the HTF. The property is 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. HFOF Play Group. Main invited. LIMOGE & SONS GARAGE DOORS, INC. iconic; an incredibly robust, vibrant Minding Room at Town Hall. 802-878-4338 • limogegaragedoors.com example of public lands at work. In ad- 7:00-9:00 p.m. Select Board Meeting. Town Custom garage door installations and repairs Our Own Business(es) dition to being an important resource, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Planning Commission Hall. recreationally and otherwise, for resi- Meeting. Ground Level Conference Room, LYMAN STORAGE Hinesburg Business & Professional Association dents of Hinesburg and the surround- Town Hall. (HBPA) hopes to help you mind your business too! 802-482-2379 • lymanstorage.com ing communities, it also continues to 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fire and Rescue/Heavy Rescue be an important site for demonstration Convenient, secure & affordable residential & Register now at hbpavt.com. Training. Hinesburg Fire Station. Membership includes: and education, providing landowners, commercial storage forest managers and laypeople a road- THURSDAY, APRIL 9 RVG ELECTRIC SERVICES • Networking • Service directory map for the responsible stewardship of Advertising and News deadline for The • Trade show display • Web medallion Scouts listen as Dave Estey shows the troop sap equipment and tools used over the years. our forests. Dave is pointing to the types of tubing he uses. Hinesburg Record. 802-233-9462 • rvgelectric.com • Door sticker • And much more! Over the past two winters, the forest 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lewis Creek Association Licensed Master Electrician & Contractor, ping trees. After demonstrating how to management at the HTF has had two Board Meeting. Carpenter-Carse Library, 69 residential & commercial When you join the non-profit HBPA your tions of tubing to be replaced. look for and locate old tap holes, and major goals, one local and one more re- tax-deductible $45 membership fee supports where a new hole should be placed, Ballard’s Corner Rd., Hinesburg. VERMONT LAND MAINTENANCE The group then moved on to the shed gional, or “global.” community- and commerce- building endeavors where his sap collection tank is locat- each Scout took a turn tapping a tree 7:00-9:00 p.m. Town Forest Committee. 802-434-4533 • vtlandmaintenance.com such as the fireworks fund, the food shelf, ed. Mr. Estey explained how the sap and connecting to the tap to the line. From a local perspective, we’ve tried Ground Level Conference Room, Hinesburg De-brushing services for private and and acquisition of an AED (defibrillator) to encourage a healthy, diverse, resil- Town Hall. comes in to a tank, and when the tank The Scouts of Troop 690 would like to commercial projects for public access. ient forest with great wildlife habitat. is full, valves open releasing the sap thank Mr. Estey for his time and the op- SUNDAY, APRIL 12 We’re created conditions which will VILLAGE SWEEP into a large storage tank. The sap is pe- portunity to learn about and tap trees. riodically removed from the storage benefit the overall health and ecology Easter Sunday. 802-482-2468 villagesweepvt.com tank and taken to a boiling operation to If you would like to join Scouts, Troop of the HTF and enrich the surround- TUESDAY, APRIL 14 Complete chimney care since 1975 be made into syrup. 690 meets Wednesday evenings, 7:00 ing landscape, including encouraging 7:00-9:00 p.m. Conservation Commission PO BOX 77 HINESBURG VT 05461 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. at the [email protected] • 802-777-0369 continued on page 18 Meeting. 1st Floor Conference Room, Town Hall. The final learning experience was tap- United Church of Hinesburg Parish Hall.

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either as the weight of the clam tend- ed to pull the gull’s head underwater. I wadded into the water, wrapped the Arts & Leisure People Commentary gull in a shirt, cut the bivalve’s two ab- ductor muscles with the car key, which sacrificed the clam but set the gull free. kindly Miss Honey, the Matilda cast is case there was ever a future flood. His ally we had to get out of the house so Lyric Theatre lead by first-time Lyric MainStage per- Life Scout idea of building two 8’ x 4’ shelves six Gull Talk the kids could get fresh air and stretch Approaching the latest end of my em- former Phoebe Raphael as our inspira- inches off the ground to store various their legs, even if off season. It was ployment record now on January 23, Company’s tional leading lady. Consisting of both Completes Eagle supplies took flight. Cody scheduled BY ROGER DONEGAN worth a drive to the beach for a few 2015, I took my usual walk at noon on two “paint parties” mid-January to Burlington’s Bike Path, on the section children and adults, this 33-member f old enough, the perfunctory an- hours outdoors. Here we would walk a paint the lumber from Home Depot in currently under reconstruction and de- Matilda The cast combines Lyric veterans and de- Project nual statement received from the stretch of empty beach along the water Williston. His choice of paint was most toured, and will be so for the remainder but performers who will be performing Social Security Administration duti- where the shore birds would skedad- their first Lyric MainStage production ody Potter, currently a Life Scout appropriate-“Swirling Waters White.” A I dle or fly off ahead as we progressed. of 2020. The Bike Path was essentially Musical fully lists one’s work history, dates and in Troop 690 in Hinesburg, com- huge thank you goes out to Boy Scouts clear of other pedestrians but I met this spring. employers, from the point one needed One of the boys noticed one gull had pleted his Eagle Scout Project Gavin Davies, Jake Potter, Ronald and Paul from Hinesburg on the north side A Magical Show for C to have “working papers.” So maybe it’s a honker of a live clam clamped over Cast members with ties to the on February 1, 2020. A crew of scouts Evan Spivack, and Jackson Tellstone, its beak. Unlike a dramatic struggle of of Roundhouse Point. I actually met readership area of the Hinesburg embarrassing just how many years have Kids and Kids at Heart and parents helped build two stor- and parent volunteers Dana and Fran Life Scout Cody Potter (in uniform) and then bucks locked in horns, this stand-off his dog first on the south side. I hadn’t Record include Jayden Choquette, passed, but the bureaucratic statement age shelves to benefit the Williston Potter and Barb Powers for taking the from left to right, Boy Scouts Jake Potter, between gull and clam must have been seen Paul in years, and knew he was a BY KYLIE HALPIN Mr. Wormwood; Fiona McCormick, helps keep memory alive. “Seagull” was Federated Church in Williston. Cody time to assist on the paint project and Dana Potter (adult volunteer) and Boy a quiet status quo for days as the gull tree guy. So I was surprised to bump Lavender; Lucas Moran, Bruce; Ella an older guy who showed up with the yric Theatre Company will be has been attending the church since for seeing it through to completion. Scout Stuart Robinson standing in front of was weak and barely managed to fly a into him shivering and standing next to O’Neil, Hortensia; Rowan Williams, younger crowd of us “warehouse pick- bringing the magic of Roald he was born. For his project, Cody The final step was construction and the completed shelving project. few yards away to set down again in a spotting scope on a tripod out of the Eric; and ensemble members Abigail ers,” who loaded tractor trailers 4 pm Dahl’s classic characters from recognized a need after a Halloween installation of the lumber in the storage shallow water. The water was no refuge L Lord, Robert O’Neil, Avery Smith and ing units at Williston Federated Church. to midnight for a big city grocery store continued on page 20 Matilda to the Flynn MainStage. Origi- rainstorm flooded the basement of his room at Tiny Dreamers Daycare on Feb- Thanks again to Pastor Paul Eyer and chain, one of those first employers of nally scheduled for April 2, a new date Benjamin Villa. Production team mem- church where Tiny Dreamers daycare ruary 1, 2020. A huge thank you goes Tony Lamb from the Williston Feder- mine listed on the Social Security state- will be announced once the production bers with area ties include Ian Ferris, is located. The floodwater damaged out to Boy Scouts Everett and Quenten ated church, who were instrumental in ment. Seagull had tall thin legs like Big can take place safely in the community. Artistic Director; Linda Goodhue supplies, books, and toys, just to name Barbeau, Gavin Davies, Jake Potter, getting this project started with Cody. Bird that rose from his work boots all Fleury, Hair & Makeup Designer; Lesley a few items, so Cody talked with Tiny Stuart Robinson, and Evan Spivack Based on the children’s book by the the way up to the ballooning shorts he Graham, Properties/Set Dressing Chair; Dreamers owner Paula Nadeau and also and parent volunteers Dana and Fran In order to become an Eagle Scout, sev- same title, Matilda The Musical sends wore to keep cool. The contour of his Steve Smith, Sound Designer; and Andy Pastor Paul Eyer and Tony Lamb from Potter for their time and hard work to eral qualifications set forth by the Boy a courageous and positive message to legs did not alter but for the knuckle- Whitaker, Assistant Stage Manager. church to see if his project could move construct and install the finished shelv- Scouts of America must be met. For ex- kids of all ages to become the heroes like appearance of his bare knees. He forward to help assist the daycare in ample, the scouts must be active with we all need. Ever a heroine of spirit and For every production, Lyric Theatre worked comfortably and enjoyed the bit their troop for at least six months after precocity, leading lady Matilda uses Company likes to shine the spotlight on of attention his stature and nickname becoming a Life Scout, have references her intelligence, wit, and imagination to one or more community non-profit or- “Seagull” brought him. that prove they live by the Scout oath overcome the negativity of the adults in ganizations. For Matilda, we are proud 4Hinesburg Town Forest County “Capitol for a Day” event. It was and laws in their daily lives, earn at The 1970s book “Jonathan Livingston her world. Throughout the show, she in- to partner with KidSafe Collaborative featured on UVM Extension’s “Across continued from page 17 least 21 merit badges, serve in a leader- Seagull” by Richard Bach, on the other spires her peers (and audience) to seek and Prevent Child Abuse Vermont, two the Fence” television program, WCAX ship position in the troop, and devel- hand, told a captivating story by giving out life’s positives and become the writ- organizations that empower communi- forests which are more well-adapted news and in the Vermont Woodlands op and create a service project. Cody a human-like identity to a seagull grow- ers of their own story. Inspired by the ties, organizations, and families to com- to a changing climate and more like Association (VWA)’s Annual Newsletter. joined Cub Scouts back in 2011 and has ing up. Such is part of the nuanced back- twisted genius of Roald Dahl, with book bat child abuse and neglect. old growth forests. At the same time, To offer unique educational oppor- since climbed the ranks to Life Scout. ground upon which a few of my real but by Dennis Kelly and original songs by we’ve supported our local communi- tunities, we partnered with Vermont Lyric Theatre Company’s presenta- He has earned 31 merit badges, is serv- later-in-life seagull encounters occur. Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 inter- ties, economies and working landscape Woodlands Association, Vermont tion of the Tony Award-winning Matilda ing as the Bugler and Quartermaster in Officially there are only gulls. Seagull is national awards and continues to thrill by generating local, renewable resourc- Coverts, Audubon Vermont, Woods, The Musical will be presented on the his troop, and is finishing his freshman a misnomer. Even though we take gulls sold-out audiences around the world. es (wood) and supporting the local in- Wildlife and Warblers, Vermont Fish Flynn MainStage April 2-5, with evening year at CVU. and the good that they do for granted be- dustries that use them. We hired Tim and Wildlife, the Vermont Urban and In his directorial debut with Lyric performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday cause of their everyday presence, they Brown, a logger from Hinesburg, who Community Forestry Program and the MainStage, Artistic Director Ian Ferris through Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday, were one of the first of birds protected uses a trucker from Huntington. Tim Vermont Land Trust, in addition to less has crafted a stunning vision involv- and matinees on Saturday and Sunday Higher by law, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of processed and sold the firewood lo- traditional partners like City Market ing unique, innovative perspectives on at 1 p.m. The Friday evening perfor- 1918, for instance. I’ve had too many en- cally, and the softwood sawtimber from Coop and the Outdoor Gear Exchange visual storytelling, special effects, and mance will be ASL interpreted for Education counters with gulls to count, including we harvested stayed in the county, in- in Burlington, Fellowship of the Wheel delightful surprises woven through- hearing-impaired patrons, and the one which my brother and I once came cluding a good deal of it ending up at mountain bike club and Vermont Pride out this creative and musically capti- Sunday matinee will be audio-described Honors upon whose legs were hopelessly en- Clifford Lumber in Hinesburg. Center. vating show. Ian’s leadership is sup- for patrons who are blind or visually tangled with fishing line but was cut free ported by Production Supervisor Rob impaired. From a broader, “global” perspective, The most miraculous and exciting part Max Barron and Zaza Quatt, both of while it was hooded and quieted in a tee- of this project is yet to come; the big- Parzych, Music Director Nate Venet, For tickets, call 802 86FLYNN, purchase we’ve worked hard to make the work Hinesburg, made the Dean’s List at shirt. Of my three favorite gull stories, gest partner in any forest management Choreographer Kim Nowlan Hathaway online at flynntix.org, or visit the Flynn at the HTF open, transparent and inclu- Rochester Institute of Technology for two take place in Vermont. and Assistant Choreographer Jane sive. By providing many opportunities is the forest itself, which we rely on the 2019 Fall Semester. Barron is in the Box Office in downtown Burlington. But first, years ago as young parents Burchard, Stage Manager Freda Tutt and for the public to engage with and ask to respond to our intervention with a mechanical engineering program. Quatt Generous support is provided by with a family of our own, we were in Assistant Stage Manager Andy Whitaker. questions about the project, we hoped flush of vibrant, abundant regenera- is in the illustration program. Vermont Federal Credit Union and PCC the big city to visit the folks. And usu- to improve the quality of forest man- tion. Trees will expand their crowns, With Rick Ames in the role of Agatha Pediatric EHR Solutions, with WCAX Alexandra Lewis of Hinesburg has agement on private lands; supporting gaps will fill with a diverse mix of tree, Trunchbull and Merrill Cameron as the and Seven Days as media partners. been named to the Fall 2019 Dean’s List an increased understanding of what shrub and plant species, and new spe- cies of animals and birds will begin to at Roger Williams University, in Bristol, good forest management looks like and R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 the many benefits it brings. use these areas to forage, hunt and nest. What may seem “messy” now will or more credits per semester and earn Over the course of this project we become diversity, complexity and irreg- a grade point average of 3.4 or high- have hosted 19 events attended by ularity, the cornerstones of a healthy, er are placed on the Dean’s List that over 500 people, including numerous resilient forest. We will continue to ob- semester. public forest management walks be- serve and monitor the harvest area, fore and during the harvest, “wildlife using it to demonstrate the long-term walks” with wildlife biologists, and ad- benefits of forest management. ditional public walks focusing on bal- Have an ad? 482-7227 or ancing forest management and recre- At the end of the day, we [email protected]. ation, managing forests in light of the hope that our efforts have Emerald Ash Borer, and forest car- Have news? 482-2350 or bon. We also held two presentations helped to make the HTF’s at the Hinesburg Library, focusing on forests healthier. [email protected]. forest management and forest birds, a “Hinesburg Town Forest History Better still, we hope that our work has Night,” and a storytelling night with fostered an improved understanding of Bill Torrey, the logger who helped man- forests and forest management that will age the HTF for over 30 years. The lead to healthier forests everywhere. harvest has hosted numerous classes Ethan Tapper is the Chittenden County of UVM, and CCV Forester for the Vermont Department of students, and was showcased during Members of the cast and team for Lyric Theatre Company’s spring production of Matilda The Forests, Parks, and Recreation. He can the New England Society of American Musical with ties to Hinesburg/Shelburne/Charlotte: Back row L to R: Avery Smith, Ian Ferris, be reached at [email protected] Foresters annual conference and as Jayden Choquette, Andy Whitaker, Rob O’Neil; front row L to R: Ella O’Neil, Fiona McCormick, or 802-585-9099. 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4Gull Talk 2013, on a previous lunch break walk. parking lot in Revere, Mass. Bread was excellent reputation for training and The police were behind polycarbonate At Perkins Pier I spotted a gull close used for bait and a rocket net for cap- performance. But Vermont has another plastic shields and Del Pozo ordered VTF&W Suggests continued from page 19 and tagged. I don’t mean banded, it ture. This program was undertaken by fifty-odd categories of policing whose the release of a pepper ball spray even was tagged on both wings with bright the Massachusetts Natural Resources standards for training or qualification though police were not wearing protec- Removing Bird wind. More than a dozen species of gull Other News can be seen in Vermont. You often see orange square synthetic fabric flags. It Section, Water Supply Protection are considerably less rigorous: local tive masks. Everyone’s eyes appeared a flock following tractors turning hay was walking around as if saddled with Division. Apparently the gulls were a police, deputies, sheriffs, campus po- to be watering and, terrified, Grenon Feeders 3. Carefully pour in 8-10 cups water (or in the fields as they do fishing boats on a miniature sandwich board. I short cir- problem for the drinking water reser- lice, transportation, border patrol, se- began screaming and emerged and was Easy Peasy Split a mix of water and vegetable broth), FROM VT FISH & WILDLIFE the sea. I also take gulls for granted, cuited for a moment. I didn’t know if I voir in Revere and responsible people curity etc. Most carry deadly weapons, shot four times. was looking at a variant of Redwing, a wanted to know where the gulls came including tasers, and are authorized to depending on how thick you want the PRESS RELEASE too many to know and identify at once. “The concept that the tac-team mem- gull, or a totally new species. The gull from and how far afield they traveled. use “deadly force” under certain cir- Pea Soup soup to be. It will always be less thick While catching up with Paul I was cu- bers could not defend themselves The Vermont Fish and Wildlife was perfectly fine, however, without Gulls tagged in this program have been cumstances. But how well defined are when served fresh, and thicken after rious about his birding quarry – gulls. against this elderly man who could BY CATHY RYAN Department says warm spring weather binoculars I couldn’t read what was on reported as far north as Labrador and the events that justify the use of “dead- being stored in the fridge for a while. Somewhat distant in calmed waters on barely walk, who had been tased and and melting snows will cause bears to the tags. For the next two weeks I car- as far south as the State of Georgia. ly force” and how well are potential us- I use concentrated broth (see photo) the bay side of the breakwater was an pepper-balled, who was completely With many people staying at home come out of their winter dens in search ried binoculars on lunch break in my ers of it trained? so I add about 2-3 tsp. If you’re adding aggregate of gulls bunched together contained in a bathroom without exit is more, you may be doing more home of food. The department recommends hat in my hand so not to look as if I was barley – which is sold in the dry beans facing the wind on ice so thin it undu- There are no Vermont statutes on “use insulting,” the viewer noted. cooking. So, I thought I’d share with taking down bird feeders by April 1 to watching for submarine periscopes in Death by Cop aisle in a bag, adds a nice chewy tex- lated with the slight heave of the wa- of force,” only individual department you my recipe for vegetarian split pea avoid attracting bears. the lake or for an aircraft passing over- There appears to be a cognitive differ- ture – you should use 10 cups water. ter’s surface. BY BILL SCHUBART policies largely based on a model put soup. It’s pretty basic, but you can em- head to others on the Bike Path. ence between Del Pozo’s November 13, “Apples, beechnuts, acorns, and berries forth by the Vermont League of Cities bellish it by adding a variety of ingre- 4. Add the split peas, cover, bring to a Sometimes one has to see a bird on the 2019 Times op-ed on use of were mostly plentiful last fall enabling On April 29, I spotted the same gull he last person Vermont executed and Towns liability insurance coverage. boil, then turn the burner off and let it wing, too, to accurately identify it, but force and his management of this inci- bears to enter their winter dens in good again at the Blodgett pocket beach and was Donald Demag on December sit for an hour. not this day. Hunkered down among the There is a long-standing culture of not dent which raise other questions. condition,” said Forrest Hammond, could now make out the alpha-numeric 8, 1954. Demag committed two Laughing and Great Black gulls, Paul T questioning men and women in uni- 5. Stir the pot and turn the heat back Vermont’s bear biologist, “but our re- tag “A/1004” on the flags with the bin- robberies and killed two people while Why are investigations where a uni- pointed out Icelandic and Glaucous form whether police, soldiers, priests, on. Add any of the other ingredients cent warmer temperatures will stimu- oculars. Searching the internet I found doing so. He was electrocuted in the formed officer of the state or munici- gulls with the scope, the latter two be- firefighters etc. The lack of statistical (except spinach and broccoli) you late them to emerge and seek any food a site called “SEANET” and reported state’s electric chair. Vermont retired pality takes a life not subject to public ing new to my life bird list. transparency and procedural review like. Be creative – if you don’t like it, or sources they can smell.” the sighting. Using the tag number the the death penalty in 1972; its instru- oversight if they are in the service of reflects this. “Improper use of force” in- don’t have it, don’t add it. And, any in- But my favorite gull story of all time database indicated the bird to be fe- ment of death is stored at the Vermont “public safety?” Bears are very fond of suet and bird vestigations are sheltered as “person- gredient normally found in soup could has a New England town, municipal- male and a Ring-billed gull captured Historical Society. Although U.S. Attor- seed, especially black oil sunflower seed, nel matters” and never see the light of What explicit statutes are needed to be added! Just split peas would be pret- ity edge to it that began on April 16, and tagged at a Stop & Shop Store ney General William Barr has directed which they can smell from a long dis- day except as a final verdict in court. define and evaluate the justification for ty bland, but for instance if you don’t the federal government to restart tance. Bringing feeders in at night doesn’t lethal force? have vegetable broth, you could executions for federal convictions, his “The use of deadly force was deemed use more spices – salt, pepper, work, because bears will still feed on initiative has been stayed in the courts. justified.” Matter closed. Rep. Anne Donahue, R-Northfield in- garlic powder, onion powder, seed that is spilled on the ground. It’s unlikely, given public opinion, that troduced H-808 which takes a stab at It’s been suggested that police agree celery salt, a little paprika, Bird feeders are just one of the things Vermont or the other 19 states that clarifying use of force criteria and ac- dients. It as a condition of employment that Italian seasoning, basil, that can attract hungry bears. Other have abolished the death penalty will countability based on a California bill makes a in any “use of deadly force” review, parsley – use whatever you sources of food that bears find appeal- reinstitute it. The U.S. is, in fact, one that requires “necessary” use. The LOT – at their prior records relating to use of have that you like. The rec- ing are pet food, barbecue grills, gar- of the few “civilized” countries in the Scott Administration and Public Safety least six force be made available to examiners. ipe says 1/2 tsp. salt. Most bage, household trash containers, open world that retains a federal death pen- Commissioner, Mike Schirling, oppose 1 and 1/2- Sometimes deadly force becomes a pat- people will want more than dumpsters, campsites with accessible alty and Vermont has no legal means the bill as it stands and are urging a cup serv- tern with certain law enforcement per- this, but better to err on the food, and food wastes. to prevent it within its borders if it is a more measured approach, even as the ings. Stores sonnel and that must be considered in side of too little – you can al- federal prosecution. urgency of statutory definition acceler- well in the Purposely feeding a bear is not just any investigation. fridge for up ways add more later. Although execution as punishment in ates with more deaths at the hands of bad for the bear, it causes problems for to a week. Cut Vermont ended with only two people Phil Grenon was a 76-year-old police. 6. Simmer, barely boiling, your neighbors, and it’s also illegal. Burlington man with schizophrenia. He the recipe in the for an hour, stirring frequently. executed in the last century, deaths at And how and when will we begin to ad- Fish and Wildlife also offers the follow- was shot by a 23-year-old Burlington half for a small family. Unfortunately, pea soup tends to the hands of police are rising, as a re- dress the crisis in mental health care ing tips to avoid bear problems: police officer, David Bowers. Then- foam and boil over, so it needs careful cent report in VTDigger (tinyurl.com/ that is turning emergency rooms into Required Ingredients: Police Chief Brandon Del Pozo, who watching. • Keep chickens and honeybees secure HR-VTdigger) shows. In the last de- temporary shelters and giving rise to was incident commander on the scene, 1 bag (1 lb.) of green split peas within an electric fence. cade, 17 people have been killed by more lethal events in law enforcement? 7. Add broccoli about 10 minutes be- deemed the incident justifiable, as did Vermont police (one by Taser), and, Public safety officials are making a con- Highly Recommended Ingredients: fore the end, and add spinach at the • Never feed bears. State’s Attorney T.J. Donovan. Elements on review by Attorneys General Bill certed effort to learn from and engage very end. They don’t need much time of the body camera footage were only 1 onion • Feed your pets indoors. Sorrell and T.J. Donovan, all have been mental health professionals in deal- to cook. released much later and can be seen at 3 carrots deemed “justified.” As a friend in law ing with crises, but the dearth of men- 4:40 minutes into the video embedded 1 clove of garlic 8. Serve and enjoy, adding salt and pep- • If you compost learn to do it without enforcement says, “each time a cop tal health professionals and treatment in the VT Digger reporting. 1/2 tsp. salt per to taste. One last tip – instead of causing odors that attract wildlife. kills, there are two victims, the killer facilities makes their job even more Rare view of Herring Gull on nest. Star Island, Isles of Shoals, NH. Photo by the author. Several shakes of pepper, to taste soup crackers, try plain popcorn on and the killed, especially if the ‘kill’ is I spoke with someone who has seen difficult. • Store trash in a secure place. Trash Vegetable broth or concentrate top! questioned.” To elucidate, he noted re- the footage and there are discrepan- cans alone are not enough. We have eliminated the part of the Olive or vegetable oil cent studies showing that drone pilots cies between Del Pozo’s statements If you have an instant pot, you can fol- death penalty that occurs at the puni- “We are asking anyone who has a prob- get PTSD. and what appears on the footage. Del Totally Optional Ingredients: low these steps (using the sauté set- tive end of the criminal justice system. lem with a bear to report the incident Pozo arrived on the scene and took ting to brown the veggies) and pressure Death by jury trial is over, death by cop Can we at least rationalize and over- 1 tsp. garlic powder in a form that we have on our website over from the “incident commander” cook for 25 minutes (no need to pre- is on the rise… why? see more than the five seconds before 1 tsp onion powder (vtfishandwildlife.com) under Living who the video observer felt was manag- 1/2 c. frozen or canned corn soak the peas). Allow at least 10 min- with Wildlife,” said Hammond. “There is There are many reasons given, includ- the shooting in the taking of life at the ing the incident appropriately, making 1/2 c. frozen or fresh spinach utes of natural release. Add the broc- a section in the form where you can ask ing deteriorating social adhesion, the “public safety” end? efforts to de-escalate. Del Pozo then al- 1 c. frozen or fresh broccoli coli and spinach after you open the pot us to call you to provide advice.” increase in mental illness and lack of lowed non-tactical team members into Speaking at the Democratic Party’s Less than 1/4 c. barley at the end. treatment, a rise in gun ownership, the house. The youngest officer headed Speaker’s Soiree, former House Speaker and inadequate police training and the “stack.” There was one knife, as Michael Obuchowski, who has battled Time Needed: screening. opposed to “knives.” Grenon was in- health problems in recent years, put About 2 hours 15 minutes, although Vermont’s 330 State troopers have an side a bathtub with a sliding screen. in a rare appearance. “Obie” received after the first boil, it’s turned off and There was no exit. He was contained. a warm welcome as he limped to the doesn’t need your attention for an podium and spoke with some obvious hour. In an instant pot, a little over an effort. After bemoaning the loss of civil- hour total. ity and respect in politics, he turned to an unexpected subject: the rising rate Steps of police-involved deaths in Vermont. 1. Peel and cut into small pieces the “We must use less-than-deadly means carrots, onion, and garlic clove. and de-escalation techniques,” he said. “Deadly force is not the way to solve 2. Put a little oil in the bottom of your problems.” He called on lawmakers and soup pot, heat to medium, and dump in officeholders to “pass legislation and the carrots, onion, and garlic. Stir fre- enact policies that will prevent us from quently until browned a little, about 5-8 taking lives.” minutes. When asked why he spoke on that par- ticular issue, Obuchowski offered a simple reply. “The humanity of it,” he Have news? 482-2350 or said. [email protected]. 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Marie Cookson, 434-4782 during the service for pre-K through 4Lot 15 plained that he voted against designat- high school; Coffee/Fellowship after ing the lot for public use because the Religious Education (CCD): Monday service in Fellowship Hall. continued from page 24 new zoning regulations contain require- evenings from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for those new, more stringent stormwater ments for green space to be included in Religion grades K-8. Registration is required. regulations should be applied, and we future projects. The 9th and 10th grades (Confirmation Community applied them,” Weinhagen said. “The next developer would have new Years) meet once a month. This is a IMPORTANT NOTE: listed here are “regular” events Hannaford’s legal team disagreed. rules to follow, so I was OK with taking two-year program. Watch Sunday bulle- Alliance Church Weinhagen recalled how Hannaford ar- it off the town map knowing that even times and dates. Please check websites or call to tins for dates and times. Pastor: Scott Mansfield confirm. gued for the town board to apply the if somebody was to build something for Please call Marie at 482-2290 (Parish Phone: 482-2132 2010 rules to the reapplication rather A view of the lot to the northwest, a lone A view of the lot to the southwest. Photo by the whole lot, we now have new greens- Office) or 434-4782 (home) for more than the more current regulations. That staghorn sumac on the left side of the frame. Alexis Martinez. pace requirements that they would Email: [email protected] disagreement landed the case back in United Church Saint Jude the information. Photo by Alexis Martinez. But the recommendation remained con- have to meet,” Pouech said. Web: hinesburgcma.org Superior Court. Eucharistic Adoration: Eucharistic Dumont said. “They kept educating troversial. The December hearing drew The updated regulation calls for 10 of Hinesburg Apostle Catholic Adoration is held the first Friday of Address: 190 Pond Road, Hinesburg But for reasons the company has themselves, educating me, and did a lot 28 people, many advocating for remov- percent of parcels in Hinesburg’s non- each month following the 8:00 a.m. (overlooking CVUHS soccer fields) not detailed, last November while of fundraising. The more they got into ing this provision. The Select Board industrial Village Growth Area Zoning An Open, Welcoming, Church Mass at St. Jude. Hannaford was having success in pre- it, the more sophisticated they became agreed and struck the public-use lan- Districts -- where Lot 15 lies -- to be Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Affirming and Reconciling Church trial rulings, Weinhagen received an about the issues, and also about how to guage with a 3-2 vote. green space. Pastor: Reverend David Cray, SSE Food Shelf Weekend: Every third programs, for nursery through elemen- email from Hannaford. raise money.” Pastor: Rev. Jared Hamilton Saturday and Sunday. Parishioners are tary school ages. Steve Giroux approved of the Select “I considered [the vote] a way to move Pastor’s Residence: 425-2253, dgcray@ The message from Tyler Sterling, the Today, RGH is its own nonprofit organi- Board’s decision. He said the designa- Office Hours:Monday to Thursday asked to make an extra effort to bring that town map forward, which I wanted gmail.com Middle School and High School Youth company’s manager of real estate de- zation with the same mission. And al- tion “was hindering the marketability of 8:30-11:30 a.m. non-perishable canned and dried food to do, and the new zoning regulations Group: Meets from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. velopment said: “Please be advised that though the battle with Hannaford might it so much.” Mailing Address: 2894 Spear Street/P. in weekly for the Hinesburg Food Shelf. on green space, and in a way, a compro- Location: 10580 Route 116 on Sundays. This is a great time to meet Hannaford has decided to terminate be over, the lessons from that victory O. Box 158, Charlotte, VT 05445 Food Collection baskets are in the en- Giroux did not comment on whether he mise,” Pouech concluded. new friends, hang out and talk real life. its permitting efforts for a new store in are not, according to White. Phone: 482-3352 try for your convenience. and his family members prefer what ul- Hinesburg Rectory: 482-2290, Stjude@ Hinesburg.” Community News Service is a collabo- Weekday Life Groups: Various times, “We want to fulfill a positive role in this timately happens on the lot. Email: [email protected] Senior Meals: Will be served from noon ration with the University of Vermont’s gmavt.net, P. O. Box 69, Hinesburg days, and locations throughout the week. town, and I think that our real focus is 05461, (10759 Route 116) to 2:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Hannaford had scrapped Select Board Chair Phil Pouech ex- Reporting & Documentary Storytelling Address: P.O. Box 39 Tuesday of each month unless other- For more information, please contact education. Because we’ve learned so Parish Secretary: Marie Cookson, 434- its plans. much, we would like to share some of Website: ucofh.org wise noted. Food will be prepared by the church at 482-2132 or visit hines- 4782, Rectory, 482-2290, marietcook- Meals on Wheels. There will be cards, burgcma.org. that; we’re not anxious to fight.” Weinhagen was shocked. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. [email protected] board games and door prizes. Cost is The Future of Lot 15 Choir practice: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Office Hours:Mondays and Thursdays, $4.00 donation. Please call in advance “I thought, ‘Hannaford is getting the 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. so we have plenty of food on hand. For Trinity Episcopal judge to make rulings that are in their ince Hannaford’s decision to drop Sunday School: Nursery and story reservations call Ted Barrett at 453- favor with regards to how this will be its development plan for Hines- Parish Council Chair: time; Christian Education Kindergarten Allan Monniere 3087 or Marie Cookson at 482-2290 Church reviewed,’ [and] based on that, it was burg, the community has moved through 8th grade during academic 578-8572 S (parish office) or 434-4782 (home). surprising to me that they dropped the on with determining the future of the p.m. Address: 5171 Shelburne Rd., Finance Council Chair: Doug Taff: Caretakers are welcome. Hinesburg project,” Weinhagen said. still empty 4.6-acre plot. Shelburne, VT 05482 Senior Meal Site: Rides will pick you up and bring you Every Friday 11:00 482-3066 He wasn’t the only one surprised by In December, the Select Board offered a.m.- 1 p.m. (except first Friday) home at no charge. For more informa- Church phone: 985-2269 Buildings and Grounds Supervisor: the move. Steve Giroux is a member residents an opportunity to help guide Osborne Parish House tion, call the parish office at 482-2290. Buildings and Grounds Supervisor: Church email: [email protected] of the family that owns the lot. He ex- deliberations regarding the official AA Gratitude Group: every Monday Henry Moreno, 802-777-4169. pressed discontent and frustration town map and zoning regulations. Website: trinityshelburne.org 7:00 p.m., Osborne Parish House. with the decision, stating he felt “disap- Weekend Masses: Williston The Planning Commission proposed Worship service: pointment that [after] 10 years of try- Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 9:30 a.m., the updated map and regulations which Federated Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. ing to get Hannaford in there,” the com- the Select Board needed to approve. Lighthouse St. Jude Church, Hinesburg pany decided to pull out. Worship service and Sunday School: Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Church Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. So far, Giroux said, there are no new One sticking point was an Baptist Church Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, projects being discussed. “It’s back up United Church of Christ and United item that involved Lot 15. Charlotte Space for Grace program: Sunday for sale as a commercial lot, like it was Pastor: Reverend Ed Hart Methodist Church mornings 9:15 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday and Friday, before,” he said. The proposal called for a “mix of com- Church Phone: 482-2588 An Open and Affirming 8:00 a.m., St. Jude Church Hannaford spokespeople declined to munity facilities and wetland preser- Reconciling Congregation Home Phone: 482-2588 Tuesday, Thursday: 5:15 p.m. Our Lady All Souls Interfaith comment for this story. vation/enhancement” for about half of the lot based on a designation by the Email: [email protected]. of Mount Carmel Church Address: 44 North Williston Road, Williston VT 05495 Gathering Non- Reflections on an Planning Commission. Website: LBCvt.homestead.com Sacrament of Baptism: Call the Pastor for appointment Phone: 878-5792. Unrelenting Campaign “This official map element was hotly Location: Hinesburg Village Center, Denominational debated, even during the [Planning ooking back on the years-long 90 Mechanicsville Road Sacrament of Reconciliation: Website: steeple.org Commission’s] process and public fight, White recalled how the Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. at St. Jude Minister: Rev. Paul Eyer Service hearing,” Weinhagen explained. Address: P.O. Box 288 Church and by appointment. LRGH members were committed Pastor: Rev. Don Chatfield and determined to see it through. “We Originally, the Planning Commission Regular Services: Activities: Junior and Senior High Sacrament of Marriage: Contact the just kept going,” White recalled. “I nev- recommended all of Lot 15 be desig- Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m., Youth Groups; Men’s Bible Study; Phone: 985-3819 Pastor at least six months in advance er remember the group saying, ‘Maybe nated for “community facility” -- mean- Nursery provided. Women’s Book Group; Junior, Senior Communion at Home: Call Parish and Contemporary Music Choirs; Mailing Address: 291 Bostwick Farm we better quit this,’ because we knew ing public uses such as parks or recre- Sunday Evening Service: 6:00 p.m. Office, 482-2290 Friendship Suppers; opportunities for Rd., Shelburne, VT 05482 we were right!’ We had a lot of good, ation. “Based on community feedback, solid support. We never tried to be du- they tried to strike a compromise with Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and mission and outreach in the communi- Services: Confirmation Coordinators: Dan & plicitous or roil things up.” only the eastern half of the lot iden- Prayer Meeting; Nursery provided. ty, country, and world. Roxanne Smith, 453-3522 Sunday 9:00 a.m.: Morning Meditation tified, so that the more developable The group gauged its wider support Service: Sundays 9:30 a.m., Nursery/ western half would still be available for Religious Education Coordinator: Sunday 5:00 p.m.: Music & Spirit from its financial success. Nine years Child care provided; Sunday School commercial use,” Weinhagen added. Service of fundraising earned RGH $300,000 in grants and donations, with 200 individ- Crossword Answers uals contributing to its cause, accord- CLASSIFIEDS ing to the group’s website. RGH also received significant assistance from Lila Johnson Preservation Trust Vermont. PROFESSIONAL TAILORING Men’s Suits a Specialty “Preservation Trust Vermont gave us Alterations-Repairs-Zippers an umbrella,” White said. As a 501(c)3, 382-7096 the nonprofit collected donations on 850 Texas Hill Circle behalf of RGH. Huntington, VT 05462 Dumont, a 40-year veteran of grass- Let LAFAYETTE PAINTING give roots environmental activist efforts to your home a beautiful, fresh look. check development, said the Hinesburg Our painters can do a lot in a day. group was particularly remarkable in LafayettePaintingInc.com or call its perseverance. 863-5397 to hear about our winter “The most important factor is the citi- discount. zens -- they wouldn’t accept defeat,” PAGE 24 • HINESBURG RECORD • MARCH 26, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN HINESBURG of Hinesburg Make a Difference Do you need volunteers for a Hinesburg event or non-profit organization? Send the information Lot 15’s Future is Again a Blank Canvas to [email protected] and we’ll publish it BY EMMETT GARTNER, here. Use “volunteer need” as a subject line. COMMUNITY NEWS SERVICE Mentoring ore than three months since Hannaford Supermarkets Make a difference in the life of a child. Be- Mabruptly terminated its ap- come a mentor at HCS. No tutoring involved, plication to build a store in Hinesburg, just being a buddy to a child who would the reason why the supermarket chain benefit from adult friendship. And only one made that decision is still unclear as is hour a week during the school year. Contact the future of the site that remains unde- Ginny Roberts at [email protected] or veloped. 482-6271 for more information. “It surprised me, to be perfectly hon- est,” said Alex Weinhagen, Hinesburg’s Hinesburg Trails Director of Planning and Zoning, of the Help maintain public trails. All skill levels Scarborough, Maine, chain’s decision from none (just enthusiasm) to experienced in December to walk away from a near- chainsaw operators, and trail designers ly decade-long fight to put a store in are needed. For more information contact Hinesburg. “There is endless nuance in Lenore Budd at [email protected]. this whole thing.” It was 2010 when Hannaford first Meals on Wheels submitted an application to build a Help out local area residents who cannot eas- 36,000-square-foot supermarket on a 4.6-acre lot on Commerce Street, also ily get out of their homes. Become a Meals known as Lot 15 in the commercial de- on Wheels driver. Routes take anywhere from A close up of Patrick Brook, adjacent to Lot 15 and Mechanicsville Road. The brook would velopment. In November 2019, nine an hour to an hour-and-a-half depending have been the primary recipient of the Hannaford development’s discharge, according to a on the day. You need not commit to a weekly years and what likely amounted to 2018 DRB site plan review. Photo by Alexis Martinez. thousands of dollars in legal fees later, schedule. Call Jane Gage at the company withdrew. A significant part of the RGH presenta- said. “I mean they had concerts, grant 482-6096 for more information. tions was focusing on Lot 15’s wetland applications — they did everything, Citizens Mobilize on status and the stormwater absorption it they were just amazing at what they Visit a Senior Sustainable Development provides. Another key concern was the were able to do. Because of their suc- potential traffic implications of the proj- cess, I was able to hire expert witness- Hinesburg seniors need your help. Some Hannaford’s plans sparked the forma- ect. RGH consultants estimated that at es, who did a great job.” seniors live alone with limited social contact tion of Responsible Growth Hinesburg, peak time there would have been about and would love to share their gift of gab a citizens advocacy group in favor of 193 shoppers entering and exiting each Four Years of Trial with you. Just an hour of your time can make development that is both environmen- hour. These trips would have added a big difference in the life of one of the he group’s first appeal went to tally conscious and observant of local to an already congested Route 116, ac- seniors in our town. If you would be willing to the Environmental Division of the perspective. cording to White, making rush hours help contact Bev at 800-642-5119 for more Vermont Superior Court where even worse. T information. RGH began lobbying against Hannaford Judge Thomas Walsh upheld the DRB’s during local permit hearings on the pro- The Development Review Board in 2012 approval of Hannaford’s application, posal in 2011, arguing that there was a approved Hannaford’s proposal with a but the company’s stormwater permit Town Committees disconnect between the plan and the 4-3 vote. This touched off a seven-year was rejected for reconsideration by the Frequently there are openings on town com- core values of Hinesburg as a small string of appeals by RGH, reaching the Agency of Natural Resources. mittees. Here are some of the recent ones. Vermont village. To bolster its case, the Vermont Supreme Court in 2017. RGH and Dumont immediately appealed group hired consultants who provided • Affordable Housing Committee James Dumont, the lawyer representing the decision to the Supreme Court, detailed presentations on the project’s • Agency Request Review Committee RGH, explained that the issues at the which heard the case in 2017. The potential impacts. The group main- • Conservation Commission heart of the appeals involved zoning high court sent the application back to tained that the main goal of these initial • Recreation Commission ordinances, Act 250 protections, storm- the town DRB for further review. RGH efforts was education. • Revolving Loan Fund Committee claimed the move as a victory and a win water permitting, wetlands reclassifica- • Town Forest Committee tion, and water quality certification. for local decision-making. “Education is always the • Trails Committee answer to everything; good The group hired expert witnesses to Upon its return to the DRB, Hannaford’s • Village Steering Committee testify on these subjects. Dumont cred- proposal didn’t fare as well as the first Check town web site www.hinesburg.org/ or bad. ited the group’s ability to fund this time. In 2018 the board denied the proj- team as testimony to its tenacity and ect, citing updated stormwater regula- vacancies.html for the most current commit- “Education is at the root,” said founding organization. tions since the project’s initial applica- tee openings, descriptions and instructions RGH member Johanna White. tion. “Our attorney’s opinion was that on how to apply. For more information contact “It was a huge, huge effort,” Dumont Renae Marshall 482-2281 x227 or rmarshall@ continued on page 23 hinesburg.org. The Hinesburg Record Help publish your community newspaper which is produced by volunteers who write, edit, and lay it out each month. The Record needs people to write and edit copy, take photos, and help with distribution and mail- ing. One-time or occasional submission of articles is more than welcome. If you are interested contact us at [email protected].