No. 15 May 2005
SELECTBOARD NOTES
POSTED TOWN ROADS
The Selectboard is reviewing its policy for posted roads and plans to have in
effect a policy in the future that will specify weight restrictions for all overweight
vehicles on posted roads including fuel delivery, trash removal and other
overweight vehicles. Questions or comments may be directed to Doug Stone at the
Town Highway Department, 785-4679.
THETFORD TOWN COMMONS
Both Thetford Hill and
Thetford's Planning Commission has continued to take comments at its regular
meetings while revising their draft of the Town Plan before submitting it to
the Selectboard. The Selectboard will hold the first of two required hearings
for adoption of Thetford's Town Plan on May 23, 2005, 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall.
Questions regarding the Town Plan may be addressed to the Selectboard at any of
its four preceding meetings on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. and at the hearing on May
23.
LATHAM LIBRARY RENOVATIONS
Starting on June 22nd
the Latham Library will be closed for renovations. Thanks to a Freeman Grant
and private donations, the library will have new carpet installed, walls
painted and the space reorganized. The re-opening is scheduled for July
20th.
The Library is regularly open:
Monday 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday - Friday 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm
POLICE FORUM
Do you have questions or concerns for your Police Department?
Chief Joseph Anthony and Cpl. Jim Lanctot of the Thetford Police
Department invite you to an informational forum Thursday, May 5, 2005 at 7:00
PM
at the
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municipal and community resources.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Come
explore the Post Mills Natural Area! This 104 acre property is town owned and
open to the public as a conserved natural resource consisting of 1/2 open
fields and 1/2 rugged woods. Join us for two nature walks to explore this
lovely property and all of its natural resources!
May 14th 8:30am-10:30am
Ehrhardt Frost will lead us on a walk to explore spring ephemerals.
Contact Ehrhardt at 785-4749 with any questions.
May 22 6:30am-8:30am
Bill Shepard will lead us on a birding walk with a goal of identifying 40
species!!!
Contact Bill at 785-2855 with any questions.
Look around town for postings with additional details on these walks and other
upcoming events hosted by Conservation Commission members.
THETFORD MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS NEEDED
There is currently a need for a Friday driver and
substitutes to fill in as needed.
If interested
please contact:
TA NOTES
Operation Day's Work will take place May 4th. TA
students will be working at a variety of jobs in Thetford and the surrounding
communities to raise money to better the lives of young girls in
The annual Honors Banquet was held April 27th. The academic excellence of 60 TA students was celebrated.
Thirty-five TA students participated as teachers and coaches in Thetford Elementary’s "Mud Season Madness". The groups met once or twice a week after school during March to explore a variety of topics, including movie making, creative cooking, basketball, knitting, and outdoor activities.
A new display of woodblock
prints and haiku poems has been installed in the
SCHOOL BOARD NOTES
The school board is happy to announce
that for the third year, the Vermont Business Roundtable has named TES a 2005
RICES MILLS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
A portion of event fees goes to our Building Restoration Campaign.
Community Potlucks are open to everyone!
Saturday, May 7 10am -12pm
Tool sharpening workshop by Garrett Hack.
To register call Garrett at 785-4329
Members $ 10, Non members $ 25
Sunday, May 15th
Community Pot Luck,
Free!
Sunday, June 5th
Bicycle tune-up workshop.
Donation $10.
Sunday, June 12th
Community Potluck and plant Swap
Questions? call Mary Bryant: 785-4512
THETFORD TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
A handy directory of Thetford resident and local business phone numbers is for
sale at Merchant's Bank, Isabell's, The Village Store and Baker's Store. The
proceeds will benefit the THETFORD TRUST, a community service organization.
American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program:
Registration for children's summer swim lessons will take place on Saturday, May 14, from 10AM-12PM for all Thetford residents at Town Hall.
Dates for the daily, two-week sessions are as follows:
June 20-July 1;
July 5 (Tues)-July 15;
July 18-July 29;
and August 1-12.
Lessons are available for ages 4
& up. Lesson registration for out-of-town children will be held on
Saturday, June 18 from 10AM-12PM at
Fees are $10/Thetford residents; $15/non-resident + purchase of a season pass. Season passes are available for purchase any time at the Thetford Town Office - buy your pass prior to June 1st, and save $10 on a family pass, and $5 on an individual pass.
On Saturday, May 7,
The Treasure Island Season begins Saturday, June 18!
For information, group reservations, or other questions, call Scott or Ann O'Hearn at
333-3507.
OPEN FIELDS’ MEDIEVAL FAIRE
Medieval Faire on Thetford Hill
Green Saturday, May 21st. 10am-4pm
to benefit
Join the King and Queen and their many minions from schools near and far.
Enjoy fine food, performances, music, games, crafts, animals, jousters and the raptors from VINS. Come in costume if you like.
Admission is $4 if you bring
your own mug and cloth napkin, $7 if we provide them for you. Children 5 and
under are free.
Call (802) 785-2077 for more information.
THETFORD
TOWN NEWSLETTER
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