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Claudia Harris | Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate | (802)824-3176 | Email | Website
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Hear ye, hear ye . . . Vermont is officially back OPEN for business! Hip hip hooray!
Vermont had hoped to enter the next and final step of the Vermont Forward Plan sometime around July 4, requiring at least 80% of eligible Vermonters to be vaccinated. Vermonters are used to rising to a challenge and we exceeded that goal by a full three weeks when Governor Scott announced on June 14 that Vermont is now in Step 4!
Step 4? What does that mean?
* No quarantine or testing requirements.
* No travel restrictions.
* Masks and physical distancing are NOT required if you are vaccinated. They ARE required if you are not vaccinated.
* And the best news of all, especially for restaurant owners and diners, all event and gathering restrictions and requirements are lifted.
1. Stay home if sick.
2. Wear a mask (if you are not vaccinated).
3. Observe physical distancing when possible.
4. Practice good hygiene (Wash Your Hands).
5. Think before you travel.
Finally, I'd like to share this wonderful cartoon, which is truly the epitome of the month of June in Vermont! I borrowed this from a friend's Facebook post and I'd love to give credit to the artist, but I cannot read his name.
Enjoy the summer!
- Claudia Harris
Broker/Owner
Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate
(802)824-3176
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Guidelines for the Display of the U.S. Flag
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With summer and several holidays fast approaching, I asked my friend and neighbor Greg Eckhardt (U.S. Army, Retired) to write an article regarding the customs and courtesies associated with using and honoring the U.S. flag.
Greg writes: "My goal here is to clarify how the flag should be displayed in a few common circumstances, as well as to clarify some of the customs associated with honoring the flag during ceremonies.
In order that everyone understands the terminology associated with the flag, let's start with Section 1 of the flag code, "The flag of the United States shall be thirteen horizontal stripes (one for each of the original thirteen colonies, seven red and six white), alternate red and white; and the union of the flag shall be forty-eight (now fifty) stars, white in a blue field."
Stars On the Left!! - One mistake I frequently see around Vermont and other states is the position of the flag when hanging on a wall or in a window. Section 7(i) clarifies by stating that "When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag's own right, that is, to the observer's left."
Display Prominently - Section 6 of the code (Time and Occasions for Display) states in part that It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and stationary flagstaffs...However the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated. In other words, when the flag is flown at night, it must be well-lit. Section 6 also states that "The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously" (slowly). It "should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all-weather flag is displayed. Finally, section 6 describes what days in particular the flag should be displayed (like Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, the birthdays of States, and so forth).
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Farmers' Markets Schedule
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Here is the schedule of our local farmers' markets:
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Vermont Considers Changes to Rental Rules
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The first half of Vermont's 2021 Legislative Session has officially ended, and like everything in the past year, it was a wild ride! Vermont has a biennial legislative session, so any unfinished business can be picked up for action when the legislature reconvenes in early 2022. There were a number of real estate, property and home-ownership bills before the legislature. Of special interest to some Vermont homeowners are two bills calling for changes to the state's rental housing rules.
S. 79, an act relating to improving rental housing health and safety and improve rental housing health and safety has passed the Senate and is currently before several committees in the House. This bill will require the registration of both long- and short-term rentals in order to ensure they meet the requirements of health and safety codes and are paying Vermont's Room and Meals Tax. A $35 per unit rental registry fee would cover the cost of additional inspectors among other expenses.
S. 79 would also provide funding to rehab rental properties through the Vermont Housing Investment Program (VHIP) and money for a first-time homeowner rehab and down payment assistance. Vermont is facing a severe lack of affordable rental units for our full-time residents.
H. 200 is another bill with an eye to regulating short-term rentals. This bill failed to move forward out of committee but it is possible it may be revisited in 2022. According to state date, there are currently 80,000 short term rental properties in Vermont, and this bill was designed to protect the residential rental market, support full-time residency, discourage real estate speculation, and level the playing field for short-term rentals (less than 30 consecutive days) and other types of lodging. Included in this bill is a provision that would require an owner or landlord to reside on the premises for at least 270 days out of the year.
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Stratton's New Mountain Bike Park
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There is an exciting new outdoor adventure option in Southern Vermont with the opening of Stratton's new Mountain Bike Park, featuring 5-miles of hand-shaped and machine-crafted downhill mountain bike trails. Designed and built by Sinuosity, the Vermont-based company is respected for eco-friendly practices and unique layouts. They've woven together natural terrain and machine-shaped features to create fun and flowing lines designed for progression. Phase One of the park features eight downhill trails for beginner to advanced mountain bike skill levels, there is a trail for you to progress on at the Stratton Mountain Bike Park.
Stratton Mountain Bike Park tickets MUST be purchased online. Walk-ups will not be accepted to reduce contact points. Tickets can be purchased in advance of your arrival or via Smartphone the day of. A link for ticket purchases can be found below.
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Families in Need - Golf Fundraiser June 21
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There is still time to register!
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41 Lawrence Hill Road is listed for $749,900 MLS#4825595 |
Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate is seeking new residential and land listings and we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about listing your Vermont property for sale.
If you've been thinking about it, now is the time to make a move. Our inventory is low and there are buyers looking in ALL price ranges.
Please call us at the office at (802)824-3176
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Vermont's COVID Information Resources
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For more information about Vermont's COVID response and reopening plans, please visit these links:
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Rhubarb Syrup
This super-simple syrup can be used in a variety of ways, ranging from bright and delicious cocktails to an ice cream topping. The recipe makes about 1.5 quarts, but you can easily make 1/2 or 1/4 of the recipe.
8 c. rhubarb pieces, cut in 1" pieces
2 c. water
2 c. white sugar
Pinch of salt
1/4 to 1/2 c. freshly-squeezed lemon juice
Combine rhubarb and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 20 minutes with the pot partly covered (otherwise, it can boil over). After 20 minutes, the rhubarb should be very soft and falling apart. Add 1 cup of the sugar, stir in well until dissolved and taste for your desired degree of sweetness/
tartness. You can add more sugar, up to an additional 1 c. if you like it very sweet. Stir well until sugar is dissolved. Let the mixture sit, covered, for about half an hour.
Strain the rhubarb mixture through a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and press the rhubarb pulp with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. There should be about a quart. Add lemon juice to taste (start with half of the total amount you'll be using and add more as needed).
Ideas
* Summery Pink Drink - 1.5 - 2 oz of your favorite gin or vodka, add an equal amount of the rhubarb syrup and shake or stir well. Serve in a high-ball or tumbler glass and top with unflavored seltzer water (or a complimentary flavor). Garnish with limes, mint or basil!
* Make it a mocktail by eliminating the alcohol.
* Instead of maple syrup, serve with whipped cream over pancakes or waffles
* Serve over vanilla or a sweet cream ice cream
!! ENJOY !!
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Featured Area Properties Listed for Sale
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JUST LISTED
7.8 Acres with Ponds
in Weston
Old Tavern Road
Weston, VT
$125,000
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JUST LISTED
and UNDER CONTRACT
Mountain Cabin in Peru
Forest Mountain Road
Peru, VT
$330,000
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JUST LISTED
3+ Acres in Andover
Andover Ridge Road
Andover, VT
$99,000
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Andover Land with Long Stream Frontage
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Weston - Ready-to-Build Septic System in Place
2.3 Acres
Casper Lane
Weston, VT
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12 Acres in Andover
360 Dorman Road
Andover, VT
$93,000
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UNDER CONTRACT
Forest Mountain in Peru
335 Hide and Seek Rd
Peru, VT
$265,000
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34+ Acres in Landgrove
Old County Road East
Landgrove, VT
$366,000
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4+ Acres with Long Stream Frontage
Fenton Road
Chester, VT
$50,000
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UNDER CONTRACT
Peru Fixer-Upper
803 Little Michigan Rd
Peru, VT
$159,000
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SOLD
Mountain Contemporary
609 Boynton Road
Londonderry, VT
$775,000
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SOLD
Magic Views on 10 Acres
3020 Winhall Hollow Rd
South Londonderry, VT
$650,000
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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.)
Summer 2021 ~ Local Events
On-Going Events
June through September 2021
Thursdays in the Garden at Hildene - Join Hildene's amazing gardeners from 3:30 to 4:30pm, for an informal walk-and-talk in the teaching gardens behind the Welcome Center where Hildene maintains the following gardens: flower cutting, butterfly, peony, and the Giving Garden (which supplies produce to the local food cupboard). Topics will vary, depending on what's happening in the garden. This program is free with admission or $10 for non-members wishing to come to Hildene just for the program. Everyone must check-in/make payment at the Welcome Center. Members are reminded to pick up their stickers. Covid protocols, including masks and social distancing, will be followed. Link: https://hildene.org/about/calendar or call (802) 367-7960.
Music Mondays at Pingree Park in Londonderry!
Starting July 5, every other week! Bring a picnic and the whole family to enjoy live music from 6pm - 8pm throughout the summer. (Please leave your dogs and alcohol at home)
July 5 - Steve Hartmann
July 19 - Damn Tall Buildings
August 2 - Eames Brothers Band
August 16 - Jess & Jakob
August 30 - Saints and Liars
September 6 - Caleb Elder and Friends
Wednesday Nights in July and August - These delightful and FREE concerts run on Wednesday nights from July 7 through August 11, starting at 6:00 PM and run until about 8:00 PM.
July 7 - Moose Crossing
July 14 - Muddy Hollow
July 21 - Deena Chappel Trio
July 28 - Mowgli's Satydagg
August 4 - Rick Reddington and the Luv
August 11 - Sammy Blachette
Fridays in August (August 6 - August 27)
The Jackson Gore Concert Series (at Okemo), from 6 pm to 9 pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music. Food and beverages are available for purchase. More Information
Saturday, June 26
Heritage Cares Outdoor Music Series featuring Lucky Soul - Enjoy this 7-piece horn band playing Classical Soul, Funk and R&B from 12-3 pm at the Heritage Deli, 642 VT-103 across from the American Legion in Chester, VT. This FREE event benefits with the Chester-Andover Family Center (CAFC). Funds donated during the event will benefit the CAFC Food Shelf and Financial Assistance Programs. The Heritage Deli will offer food, wine and beer for sale and picnic tables with umbrellas will be set up on the lawn as you enjoy live music by Lucky Soul. If you prefer your own blanket and chairs, please bring them along. For more information: https://www.yourplaceinvermont.com/event/heritage-cares-outdoor-music-series/
June 26-27
5th Annual Vermont Renaissance Faire - The Vermont Renaissance Faire is a weekend of fun and merriment for the whole family! The Faire includes Medieval-inspired artisans and craft vendors; beer, wine, mead and cider makers from around Vermont; tasty food from local chefs; musicians, dancers, acrobats, historical demos, encampments, a joust and so much more. Vikings, fairies, knights, jesters, pirates and even a unicorn! The Faire is a family-friendly event for all ages. Kids under 6 get in FREE. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Mayo Events Fields at 80 Weeks Hill Rd, Stowe, Vermont 05672. Price: Adults: $15 / Kids ages 6-12: $5 / Under 6: Free. Link: https://www.vtgatherings.com/vtrennfaire/
Sunday, June 27
Classic Car Cruise-In - Calling all classic car enthusiasts, come cruise-in, park and sit back while residents and the public enjoy your prized collection. This event is free and open to the public. Per state guidelines, we will follow mask wearing protocol. We encourage any car enthusiast to cruise-in, or come look around and enjoy the event. Equinox Village, 49 Maple Street, Manchester. Any questions, please contact Kara Waite, Activities Coordinator at 802-362-4061.
Friday, July 2
Londonderry's Fireworks at Magic Mountain - Bring your chair or a blanket and enjoy live music before and after and a great fireworks display at dusk.
Saturday, July 3
Stratton's Fireworks - Free, viewing from around the mountain or at the Main Base Area, 5 Village Lodge Road. 9:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday, July 4
Manchester's 4th of July Festivities - The annual Independence Day celebration is slated for July 4 at the Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park (340 Recreation Park Road, Manchester Center, VT). The highlight of the day will be the fireworks at 9:30 PM. The rain date is July 5 at 9:30 PM. http://manchester-vt.gov/summer-2018-schedule/
Saturday, July 17 Green Mountain Gardeners' Mountain Garden Walk - A self-guided walking tour explores six enchanting gardens. Each garden captures the beauty of Vermont's perennial, woodland and native plants surrounded by stonewalls and expansive vistas. Nurtured and tended by their owners, these gardens offer serenity, stillness and inspiration. 10AM - 4 PM $20-$25/per person with funds for scholarship programs. www.greenmountaingardeners.net Friday, July 30 Manchester StreetFest - Don't miss Manchester's party on historic Main Street. Live music, food vendors, beer, and wine. A community event you will not want to miss! Main Street will be closed beginning at 4 p.m. from the Mountain Goat to Thai Basil. Parking is available at MEMS and in the municipal lot behind Rite Aid. 6-9 PM. No dogs are allowed. https://www.manchestervermont.com/events/ Friday, August 27 Manchester StreetFest -Don't miss the second of two outdoor streetfests on historic Main Street. Live music, food vendors, beer, and wine. A community event you will not want to miss! Main Street will be closed beginning at 4 p.m. from the Mountain Goat to Thai Basil. Parking is available at MEMS and in the municipal lot behind Rite Aid. 6-9 PM. No dogs are allowed. https://www.manchestervermont.com/events/ Sunday, August 29 Summer in a Jar: Pressure Canning Workshop at Hildene -Those who do canning know well the joy of opening a jar of preserved veggies in January and experiencing the wonderful tastes of summer. On August 29 from 1:00 to 3:00pm at Hildene, Jane and Ken Moriarty will teach participants how to make and preserve a tomato-squash-onion sauce (a base for so many wonderful recipes) by demonstrating the safe and straight-forward pressure-canning methods of today. $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Limited to 10 participants, each of whom will take home a quart jar of sauce. Preregistration required by Wednesday, August 25. For more information and to register, contact Stephanie at 802.367.7960.
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Mary Mitchell Miller is a proud member of the New England Real Estate Network's Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and our website features FULL access to ALL property listings for sale in the State of Vermont. Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate has been working with buyers and sellers of southern Vermont real estate in the tri-mountain area between Okemo, Bromley and Stratton ski areas for more than 40 years. We are a full-service real estate brokerage firm specializing in the sale of fine homes and properties in Weston, Londonderry, Peru, Landgrove, Dorset, Manchester, Andover, Chester, Ludlow (Okemo Mountain), Mount Holly, Stratton, Winhall and Windham. Fully licensed in Vermont.
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