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Claudia Harris | Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate | (802)824-3176 | Email | Website
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In this newsletter . . .
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Welcome
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- Weston Marketplace Offering Indian Cuisine
- Londonderry Rescue Purchases New Ambulance
- Vermont Mandates Heating Oil Tank Inspections
- Weston's "Pop-Up University"
- Green Mountain Gourmet - Curried Butternut Soup with Red Lentils
- Area Real Estate Listings
- Upcoming Events Calendar
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Greetings from sunny, gorgeous Vermont where we are experiencing an absolutely perfect "Blue Bird Day!"
I was curious about the origin of that expression and had to laugh when I found the following definition at UrbanDictionary.com:
"An expression often used by out-of-date ski bums and boarders describing an otherwise beautiful, blue and sunny day. The expression is entirely unrelated to spring or to bluebirds." Too funny.
There is a lot happening locally and we're in the midst of one of the busiest periods in the winter ski season. Some schools celebrate the President's Holiday with a vacation week before the holiday and others enjoy this second week. The good news is that having things staggered between the two weeks is great for the local economy and our lodging, dining and retail businesses are having a great winter!
Speaking of local businesses, the fine folks at Magic Mountain are killing it this winter! They've introduced snow making, upgraded lifts, augmented their grooming and revamped the lodge with great food and beverage service. And, there is live music
après ski and nightly on Fridays and Saturdays (much of it free!). I hope to see you there.
Until then, be well and stay in touch.
- Claudia Harris
Broker/Owner
Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate
(802)824-3176
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Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate is seeking new residential listings and we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about listing your property for sale. If you've been thinking about it, now is the time to make a move. Our inventory is low, prices seem stable and there are buyers looking in ALL price ranges.
Please give us a call at (802)824-3176
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Weston Marketplace Has New Owners
& Absolutely Delicious Indian Food
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Please join me in welcoming Mike and Sunita Dholakia to Weston! The Dholakias are the new owners of the Weston Marketplace, and as we all know, a vibrant general store is the linchpin of life a small town.
In addition to offering the usual daily needs - gas, coffee, newspapers, bread, milk, beer, wine, and an assortment of grocery items - the Marketplace has always been a great place to grab a bite to eat with options ranging from their homemade breakfast and deli sandwiches to hot soup, pizza and a daily hot special.
With Sunita and Mike's arrival, we now have the added bonus of delicious Indian food to choose from, with a focus on the cuisine of Northern India and the Mumbai region. The selections vary daily but there is always a mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options like Palak Paneer, Butter Chicken, Tikka Masala, dals, rice and naan.
Stop in, introduce yourself and grad a bite of delicious Indian food. You will not be disappointed!
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Londonderry Rescue Purchases New Ambulance
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There is a shiny, brand-new, state-of-the-art ambulance in town! The Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad (LVRS) took delivery of the 2019 Ford F550 unit in late December at a cost of approximately $290,000. It features four-wheel drive (essential for our mountainous terrain) and a hydraulic suspension (essential for patient comfort on bumpy roads). That purchase price includes the patient compartment "build-out", a power-load cot (to save our aging rescuers' backs!) and federal and state mandated safety equipment ... but, it did not cover the actual medical equipment or supplies used for patient care.
Running on average about 500 calls per year, LVRS is an advanced life support (ALS) licensed ambulance service covering approximately 255 square miles and providing emergency medical services in the towns of Landgrove, Londonderry, Peru, South Londonderry and Weston, and parts of Stratton, Windham and Winhall. LVRS operates two ALS ambulances and a heavy-duty rescue truck that is equipped with vehicle extrication tools and water, back-country and mountain rescue equipment. LVRS also has a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) trailer with critical supplies for large emergencies.
Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate's broker/owner Claudia Harris and her husband John Wiley are long-serving volunteer Advanced EMTs, both with well over 2000 calls under their belts and LVRS is close to their hearts. LVRS's mission is to help the members of our community when they need us most - arriving with skilled, licensed EMS providers 24/7 and 365 days a year. LVRS is funded by the generosity of our community and local fundraising events, and has NEVER charged a patient for services. In fact, LVRS is the last all-volunteer squad in Vermont that provides FREE patient care and emergency transport.
Please consider a contribution; it might just help LVRS help you!
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Vermont Mandates Heating Fuel Tank Inspections
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Although not a new law, the deadline is fast approaching for your fuel oil providers to inspect and certify your above-ground fuel tank(s).
The Above Ground Storage (AST) Rules that went into effect on August 15, 2017, require inspections of all petroleum ASTs. The rule require that all tanks be inspected by August 15, 2020. The Vermont Fuel Dealers Association has estimated that there are approximately 120,000 residential heating oil ASTs and many are aging tanks that are several decades old.
All tanks must be inspected and certified as operational. Tanks not meeting the requirements will be "red tagged" with both a literal red tag placed at the tank and fill pipe and also electronically in a database. Fuel oil providers are prohibited from delivering fuel to those properties.
There are five reasons that an inspector would red-tag a tank:
- Buried or uncoated fuel lines
- Cracks, leaks, etc. (and no visible rust)
- Improper fill/vent (improperly or unevenly sized)
- No stable foundation (must be on concrete)
- No vent alarm (must have a fill-vent whistle)
Financial assistance is available from the State to assist Vermonters who earn less than $75,000 per year and cannot afford to replace a fuel tank.
Leaking ASTs are dangerous for human health and the environment and extremely costly to clean-up. The Agency of Natural Resources is optimistic that the number and severity of AST releases will be significantly reduced after Aug. 2020 and with the program in place for almost three years, they are already seeing evidence of fewer and less severe releases.
If your oil tank has not been inspected or you have questions, contact your fuel oil provider.
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Weston's Pop-Up University
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Exciting news! This March, the town of Weston is getting together to share a wealth of knowledge from one resident to another. There will be a wide variety of classes and activities offered throughout the month of March. Click on the poster below for more information and to register. All of the classes are FREE but pre-registration is required and, since registration opened a week ago, it is possible that some classes are already full.
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(not exactly and Indian recipe, but in the spirit of ...)
Curried Butternut Soup with Red Lentils
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash- peeled, seeds removed and sliced in 2-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil - divided
- 1 large yellow onion - sliced
- 1-2 cloves of garlic - minced
- 1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, seeded and sliced
- 2 tablespoons of curry powder
- 6 cups of chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
- 1.5 cups red lentils
- 1/2 cup cream (heavy or light) - optional if you want dairy-free
- Salt and pepper
- Cilantro - about 1/2 cup washed with stems removed for garnish
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees while preparing squash.
- Please butternut squash in a bowl and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and place on a foil(or Silpat)-lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
- While the squash is baking, using the remaining 1 tbsp of oil, saute the onion, garlic and apple in a large Dutch Oven or soup pot until soft. About 5-7 minutes.
- Add curry powder and stir for about 1 minute more.
- Remove squash from oven and add to soup pot along with the chicken stock.
- Stir and cook at a low simmer for at least 15 minutes to get flavors to develop.
- Add the red lentils and cook for 30-45 minutes, until lentils are soft.
- Using an immersion blender, blend soup for a minute to mix and thicken with the softened lentils.
- Just before serving, add 1/2 cup cream to the hot soup and stir well.
- Stir and serve with cilantro garnish.
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Mitchell Miller Real Estate is just one of a handful of Vermont real estate agencies with a National Association of REALTORS' Green Designation agent on board. Contact Claudia Harris at (802)824-3176 or by email for more information.
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Featured Area Properties Listed for Sale
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66 Acres and A Cottage
45 Dale Road
Weston, VT
$325,000
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NEW LISTING
Classic Cozy Ski Chalet
205 Brophy Lane
Londonderry, VT
$168,000
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JUST LISTED
Peru Vacation Home
252 Forest Mountain Road
Peru, VT
$349,000
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Andover - Ready to Build on 2.5 Acres
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772 Hilltop Road
Andover, VT
$269,900
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166 Cobble Ridge Road
Londonderry, VT
$232,000
Link
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Turn-Key Contemporary
1295 Middletown Road
Andover, VT
$525,000
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Residential, Retail or Commercial Space
3 Valley View Drive
Landgrove, VT
$297,000
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NEW PRICE
Landgrove Hand-Crafted Post & Beam
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Minutes from Stratton
4 Chad Circle
Winhall, VT
$330,000
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3BR/2.5BA Farmhouse Condo
254 Boynton Road
Londonderry, VT
$235,000
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PRICE REDUCTION
Mountain Pond Farm
with 47 Acres and Pond
74 Obed Moore Road
Weston, VT
$425,000
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42 Winhall Hollow Road
Winhall, VT
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PRICE REDUCTION
Mountain Contemporary
609 Boynton Road
Londonderry, VT
$775,000
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SOLD
Weston Cape on 3 Acres
141 Old County Road
Weston, VT
$195,000
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Weston Chalet
25 Middle Road
Weston, VT
$299,000
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Fun Fixer-Upper
49 Uphill Road
Landgrove, VT
$225,000
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10 Sunny Acres
Weston Andover Rd
Andover, VT
$89,900
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2.3 Acres
Casper Lane
Weston, VT
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Big Views on 5+ Acres
580 Cross Road
S. Londonderry, VT
$195,000
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UNDER CONTACT
Stunning Country Cape
282 Melendy Hill Road
S. Londonderry, VT
$450,000
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SOLD
Country Contemporary
on 12 Acres
Andover, VT
$385,000
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SOLD
Close to Okemo &Weston
Andover, VT
$275,000
Link
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SOLD
Londonderry Contemporary
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Weston Village Cape
35 Markham Lane
Weston, VT
$275,000
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9 Tarpley Road
Landgrove, VT
$498,500
Link
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(Note: If you know of a community event that you would like included in this calendar, please submit the information to
Claudia Harris (click link here) no later than the 10th of the preceding month.)
Winter 2020 ~ Local Events
Saturday, February 22
Green Mountain Club Snowshoe Up Mt. Aeolus to the Bat Cave - Meet at 10 am at 1705 Morse Hill Rd East Dorset Vt. Car pool to the trail head to snowshoe up Mt Aeolus to the bat cave. Hike is 5 miles and about 800 feet elevation gain. Moderate hike but fast paced. Bring extra clothes, wool or fleece hat, extra mittens, snacks, lunch, fluids. RSVP to Jim and Marilyn Hand at 802-362-1673.
Saturday, February 22
Torchlight Parade, Music
and Fireworks at Magic - Torchlight Parade 8 PM ($15 per participant over 12 yrs and advanced skier). fireworks at 8:15 PM and band from 8-11 PM.
https://magicmtn.com/calendar/
Saturday, February 22
Walker Farm Music Series - Sugartone Brass Band has been Funkin' up the brass band scene in New York City for over a decade. The band got its start in a basement studio in Brooklyn, NY the summer of 2002. In 2003, the band started its first residency on the Upper West Side of Manhattan at the Gin Mill on Amsterdam Ave. In 2007, Sugartone released its first album, "Live in Brooklyn." Sugartone continued its Upper West Side residency in 2008 at Jacques-Imo's restaurant, a cafe fashioned after the famous Jacques-Imo's restaurant in New Orleans. After the unfortunate closing of Jacques-Imo's, Sugartone moved to a new restaurant in 2010 on the famous Restaurant Row in Midtown Manhattan, called Bourbon Street Bar and Grill.
https://westonplayhouse.secure.force.com/ticket/#details_a0S4M000008rF2yUAE
Thursday, February 27
Community Movie Day (Harriet) - On Thursday, February 27 at 1:00pm and 6:30pm, view a free screening of the 2019 biopic Harriet, the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. The Community Movie Series is free and open to the public thanks to the generous support of a community member. Manchester Community Library, Hunter Community Room,
138 Cemetery Ave
nue,
Manchester
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VT. http://mclvt.org/event/community-movie-day-7/
Saturday, February 29
Snowshoe in the Trail-less Aiken Wilderness - Join the Green Mountain Club's local chapter for a hike! Meet at 8 am at the south side of the Shaw's parking lot in Manchester Center to car pool to the parking at the meeting place at the Aiken Wilderness. Alternative meeting place is on Rt 9 - contact the hike leader for directions. Hike distance will depend on snow conditions. This will be a map and compass hike, so the group will be staying together at all times. Bring extra layers, wool or fleece hat, extra mittens, hand warmers, snacks, lunch, fluids, headlamps. Poles are advisable. RSVP MANDATORY to Dave Ratti at 802-366-0698.
Friday, March 6, 2020
Mom's Day Off - Hey Moms! Visit Bromley for Mom's Day Off Take 2 Event... Why "Take 2"!?! Bromley had previously had the event scheduled for Friday, February 7, but due to some not-so-wintery weather, they have rescheduled the event for Friday, March 6! Simply show a picture of your child(ren) at the ticket window, and ski or ride Bromley all day for a $25 donation to the Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center-100% of the proceeds are donated! Keep it local and have fun; this is a great way to get out on the slopes and support a great cause.
https://www.bromley.com/event/moms-day-off/
March 13 - 15
The Vermont Open @ Stratton - See some of the country's best at this celebration of snowboarding. The 8th Annual Vermont Open invites snowboarders of all ages to come together to ride, party, and compete in various disciplines for a prize purse of more than $20,000. Partial proceeds benefit the Ross Powers Foundation. 1-800-STRATTON or
www.stratton.com.
Saturday, March 14
Walker Farm Music Series - Upstate first emerged from New York's Hudson Valley in 2015 with their critically acclaimed debut, 'A Remedy.' The Poughkeepsie Journal raved that the group "need[s] nothing more than their voices to channel rhythm and stoke your emotions," while Chronogram hailed their "infectiously sunny organic stew," and The Alt called them "toe-tapping, contagious, and fun." The album earned the band festival performances from Mountain Jam to FreshGrass, as well as a slew of national headline dates and support slots with everyone from The Felice Brothers and Phox to Marco Benevento and Cory Henry.
Saturday, March 14
Maple Madness for Children at Merck Forest & Farmland Center - Find out what sugaring and maple trees are all about. This is a sap-to-syrup program with games and storytelling, a tapping demonstration, a sap house tour, and finally, a tasting. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration required. 1pm. 802-394-7836 or
www.merckforest.org.
Sunday, March 15
Apple Tree Pruning Workshop - Arborist Joe Blair will demonstrate apple tree pruning on the grounds at Hildene. Blair will focus on two forms of pruning: corrective pruning for ornamentals and pruning to increase productivity for apple-bearing trees. The program is free and open to the public, 1pm - 3pm. For more information and to register, contact Stephanie at 802.367.7960.
Saturday, March 14
Maple Celebration & Pancake Breakfast - Maple Celebration/Pancake breakfast. This weekend we celebrate ALL THINGS MAPLE, with our fabulous pancake breakfast (featuring our own pasture-raised pork sausage and certified-organic Maple Syrup), tractor-drawn wagon rides, and tapping & sugaring demonstrations. It is just a plain-old good time. $10pp (12 & up), $5 (5yrs to 11yrs), under 5yrs free.
https://www.merckforest.org/events/
March 21-22
Saturday, March 21
Vermont Brewers Festival: Killington - 12 pm-7 pm at 950 Bear Mountain Road,Killington, VT 05751. There will be two sessions: Noon-3pm and 4pm-7pm. Tickets for each session are $45 + services charges and admission includes a 2020 souvenir tasting glass & a tasting badge good for 15 tasting samples.
Saturday, March 21
Thursday, March 28
Art from the Schools Opening Reception - Celebrate the creativity of students from area schools! Light refreshments will be served in Yester House. The gallery wall in both Yester House and the Wilson Museum (high school edition) will be filled with colorful paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, and mixed media artwork of students K-12. Free & open to the public.
https://www.svac.org/class/art-from-the-schools-2020-reception/?wcs_timestamp=1585404000
Saturday, March 28
Marchdi-Gras Village Winterfest AND Stratton Spring Fling & Annual Pond Skim - Stratton celebrates Marchdi Gras and the Annual Village (Southern-Style) Block Party. Enjoy live music, specialty food and drink, the famous ice bar and fun/free activities for the kids! Festivities start at 3pm. Goggle tans and t-shirts are accessories of choice as we enjoy spring's soft snow, longer days and sunshine with a weekend of celebration and the Annual Pond Skim!
https://www.stratton.com/things-to-do/events/spring-fling-and-annual-pond-skim
April 3 - 5
Dorset Playhouse's 17th Annual One Act Play Festival - The One Act Play Festival is an opportunity for new and seasoned actors and directors to create a show in a shorter period. Performances throughout the weekend. 802-867-5570 or
www.dorsetplayers.org.
Saturday, April 4
Appraisal Fair - Is that Junk or a Treasure? - Find out if that quirky piece you always wanted to know about is a family heirloom worth a lot of money or just a quirky piece that has been in your attic for years. Bring in the pieces you always wanted to know about, get them appraised, and have your questions answered. 1-4 Pm at the Bennington Museum. $5/Item (up to 5 Items per person).
https://benningtonmuseum.org/event/2020-appraisal-fair-2/
Saturday April 4
Okemo's Slush Cup & Splash for Cash -
Costume clad competitors schuss toward an 80-foot slushy pond and try to make it across without falling in. It's a chilly spring dip for those who don't make it! If that is not enough fun entertainment for one day, we add a kicker! Splash for Cash competitors launch off a jump and grab a dangling bag o' cash before splashing into the cold pond. Anyone who grabs the bag keeps the cold cash! Icy water not for you? Cheer on your friends and family during this great spectator event! Okemo's culinary team will be out in the courtyard serving up some tasty treats and beverages. https://www.okemo.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/
Saturday, April 11
Hildene Bird Walk - The public is welcome to join a local birding group to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Stephanie at 802.367.7960. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 8:00am, Free.
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