The Essex Reporter: May 16, 2019 by Essex Reporter

Local church plans service trip to Jamaica

Essex wins annual Burlington Invitational meet

Parishioners from the First Congregational Church will head to the Carribean island nation next month to build a play area for a preschool.

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Girl scouts take on tampon tax

Selectboard considers revisions to tax sale policy By COLIN FLANDERS

By COLIN FLANDERS A local girl scout troop is hosting a menstrual supply drive this week as part of an advocacy project aimed at barriers that prevent women from accessing such health care products. Essex Girl Scout Troop 30755, comprised of six local juniors and sophomore girls, is hosting the drive on Thursday, May 16, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at local food shelf Aunt Dot’s Place. It’s part of a long-term badge project that’s being referred to as “Girltopia,” which asks scouts to envision what an ideal world for girls looks like and had them identify a project that would make a real-world impact on their community, said trooper leader Laura Juliano Chadwick. “The genesis of thinking about all of these issues ... started from a really personal point of what it’s like to be a teenage girl,” Chadwick said. Chadwick said her scouts began researching issues surrounding menstruation, particularly how the health care supplies can be cost-prohibitive for incarcerated women or those experiencing homelessness; scouts came across stories in which some women had to decide between menstruation products and other life necessities, the troop leader said. The scouts then dove head first into the world of advocacy, coming across a growing movement to exempt menstrual items from state sales taxes, commonly known as the tampon tax. To date, 10 U.S. states have passed

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Vermont young professionals who partook in a recent survey said they would prefer to live in single-family homes instead of apartment-style living but have struggled to find affordable homes in the area.

Survey says Essex desirability lags among young professionals By COLIN FLANDERS A recent survey of young professionals in the greater Burlington area found that Essex doesn’t crack their top-10 most desirable places to live in Vermont. Published earlier this year, the Burlington Young Professionals Survey asked 500 respondents – nearly all between the ages of 22 and 40 – where they would live if they could move anywhere in

Vermont. Though 60 people said they currently live in Essex, only 13 respondents chose the town or the village as the most desirable place to call home. The data suggests a disconnect between where young professionals want to live and where they actually do, raising questions about why their view of Essex may not match that of local officials, who tout their community as one of the best places to live in the state. See SURVEY, page 3

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After its first tax sale in six years recouped more than $300,000 in back taxes, the town of Essex plans to increase the threshold that triggers the home-selling process to avoid making it an annual occurrence. “We don’t really want to go to tax sale every year. It’s a large process, it’s time and resource consuming and it’s disruptive for the taxpayers,” finance director Sarah Macy told the selectboard last week. “We want to give everyone as much opportunity as possible to get current, to work with us before we go into this process.” Tax sales are auction-style transactions in which municipalities can sell a person’s home to recover owed property taxes. The selectboard adopted a new tax sale policy last year at the recommendation of Macy, and shortly after authorized the town’s first sale since 2012. Thirty-four delinquent accounts received demand letters from the town, and all but two of those properties either paid in full or hopped on a payment plan prior to the sale date last September. Of the two remaining properties, one redeemed – or paid the amount the property sold for plus interest – while the other account has until September 2019 until the sale becomes final. At the time of the tax sale’s initiation, the town was owed just short of $1 million in back taxes, or about eight percent of its general fund budget. A year later, the town is owed about $630,000, or under five percent of the See TAX SALE, page 4

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EPD officers honored with life saving awards Three Essex Police officers were recognized last week for their role in saving the lives of two people last year. Officers Ben Chiaravalle, Bryon Wehman and Officer Kris Remillard earned the Life Saving Medal, which is awarded to a person in a public safety agency capacity who performs an act that saves another person’s life under conditions that were not dangerous to the member. On August 6, 2018, Officer Ben Chiaravalle and Cpl. Ed Piro were dispatched to a residence for the report of a person not breathing. Chiaravalle arrived first and found a 74-year-old woman in distress. When he assessed her and found

she most likely was choking, he performed the Heimlich maneuver on the female and dislodged a piece of food. She began breathing again and was then assessed by Essex Rescue. Chiaravalle’s quick response and actions saved the woman’s life. Two months later, in the early morning hours of October 16, 2018, Ofc. Wehman and Ofc. Remillard responded to a 911 call from a residence for an unknown problem. Upon arrival, they found an unresponsive 32-year-old male being held by a family member. Unable to wake the man or locate a pulse, so they started CPR. Each officer took turns per-

forming chest compressions for several minutes until Essex Rescue arrived. The medics used an AED to shock the man and establish weak vital signs although he remained unconscious. He was transported to UVM Medical Center and survived the incident. The three officers were presented the medals during a joint meeting between the selectboard and trustees on May 13. “On behalf of the selectboard and the trustees and the entire community of Essex, thank you so much for your service and for your life saving acts,” selectboard chairwoman Elaine Haney said.

EHS student named Presidential Scholar Essex High School student Grace Jiayi Lu has named one of 161 Presidential Scholars. The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects scholars annually based on their academic success, artistic and technical excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. Of the 3.6 million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 5,200 candidates qualified for the 2019 awards determined by outstanding performance on the College Board SAT and ACT exams or through nominations made by Chief State School Officers, other partner recognition organizations and the National YoungArts Foundation’s nationwide YoungArts competition. As directed by Presidential Executive Order, the 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholars are comprised of one young man and one young woman from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and U.S. families living abroad, as well as 15 chosen at-large, 20 Scholars in the Arts and 20 Scholars in Career and Technical Education. Since 1983, each U.S. Presidential Scholar has been offered the opportunity to name his or hermost influential teacher. Each distinguished teacher receives a letter from the Secretary o Education. The teacher chosen for recognition by Lu was Essex High School science teacher Joel Lagrow. National Merit Scholarship winner Jeremy J. Brennan, a student at Essex High School, has received a National Merit Scholarship. The $2,500 award is given to students in each state “judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies,” according to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Dean’s list Colby-Sawyer College has named Maximilian Petrow of Essex Junction to the Dean’s List for spring 2019. Petrow is a creative writing major and a member of the class of 2019. To qualify for the Dean’s List students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours in graded courses.

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Whether this is a cause for concern, however, depends on who you ask. To selectboard chairwoman Elaine Haney, it makes sense that young professionals want to live in places with a more vibrant nightlife scene or easily accessible recreational opportunities, as she said some of Essex’s best offerings – a good school system, easy access to public transportation and a growing business community – appeal best to families. “I see Essex as more of a family community,” she said. “A young professional whose single might think differently from a young professional who has babies.” Plus, she said, people underestimate the town’s sizable local business community, especially some of the largest local employers out in the Saxon Hill Industrial Park. “Essex may not be the most trendy place to live,” she said. “But we have jobs.” Paul Dame, a former Essex Jct. representative had a similar read of the survey. He guessed the desirability of Essex among the survey population will grow over the next five to 10 years, given less than 20 percent of respondents reported having children. “I think [Essex Westford] is the best educational system in the state, and I think that appeals to a little bit different swatch than what the target for this survey was,” Dame said. “And that’s OK. Every town can kind of figure out who they want to be and what they want to be.” Regardless of its desirability, Essex appears to be doing something right: The overall population of 25to 34-year-olds living here has grown over 6 percent annually since 2010, far exceeding the 1.3 percent growth for all of Chittenden County. That same population has declined by about 1 percent annually for Burlington, while only three of the top 10 communities – Charlotte, Williston and Jericho – outpaced Essex’s growth. All the more reason why some believe that how Essex fared in the survey boils down to a problem of perception. For Greg Morgan, chair of the town’s Economic Development Commission, that’s because Essex has yet to figure out its “story.” “Colchester has the lake and the causeway. Burlington has the bike path and the downtown. They tell those stories,” Morgan said.“There’s a lot here that we never talk about, and frankly haven’t even identified. I find myself finding these hidden gems in Essex almost weekly.” Dame echoed the sentiment, saying Essex’s problem is that it – believe it or not – has too many strengths.

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“Essex’s utility in universality is sort of what’s holding it back,” he said. “It’s kind of a good marketing problem, when you do one thing and you do it really well. Essex does a lot of things really well. That’s why the marketing message could be a little confusing.” Other local leaders, meanwhile, like village president Andrew Brown, believe there may be more practical challenges at work, such as traffic. “It’s not good for our community if people want to avoid us,” Brown said. “It limits [us] and doesn’t allow people to really enjoy the wonderful community that Essex Jct. is.” The survey offers some insight into how area leaders may attract and retain young professionals, with respondents identifying five broad solutions: greater job opportunities, more affordable housing, lower cost of living, public transportation and affordable childcare. But the survey doesn’t break down why some places fared better than others, so it’s hard to extrapolate what Essex could do better – short of waiting for professionals to become parents. Still, even this approach requires having somewhere for these people to live. And while developers continue to construct more apartment-style housing in Essex, the survey shows most young professionals prefer to own a single-family home, a type of housing that’s become scarce within local boundaries. “The village doesn’t have any land left for developing any kind of housing other than vertical,” Haney said. “And the town, developers will build what the market will bare. That’s why we still keep seeing $350,000 houses being built.” Dame, who rented in Essex Jct. for nearly a decade, recently moved out of Essex after he and his wife were unable to buy a home here within their price range. The few places they did find, he said, were sold so quickly that they didn’t have a chance to make an offer or priced well over market value. They now live in St. George. And Brown, the 35-year-old village president, said his family continues to live in a condo they purchased 11 years ago despite wanting to live in a single family home. “We can’t afford it,” he said. Both village and town leaders said they hope to create a housing committee within the next year or so to explore some of these issues, though they noted the problem is one that’s been felt statewide. Indeed, the survey paints a bleak picture of keeping young people in Vermont: Forty percent of respondents said they expected to move out of the greater Burlington area within the next 10 years.

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By COLIN FLANDERS A group of parishioners from the First Congregational Church will head to Jamaica next month to build a play area for a preschool in an impoverished area of the country. Led by parishioners Sharon Dettenrineder and Carolyn Rushford, next month’s trip will be the local church’s third in six years in collaboration with Jamaica’s St. Thomas Parish, located in the suburban area of Surrey county, about an hour and a

TAX SALE from page 1 budget, Macy said, with much of that balance coming from taxpayers on active payment plans. The drop shows the new policy was successful, Macy said. But she asked members to consider several revisions that would limit the policy’s scope. Headlining her request: A change to the policy’s trigger point, or the percent threshold at which the town can initiate a tax sale. Currently, the policy says staff must ask the selectboard authorize a tax sale whenever the delinquent tax total is greater than 3 percent of the general fund budget as of May 1. But Macy believes 3 percent to be an unrealistic goal – under the guidelines, the town would be preparing for another tax sale this year, with about 12 accounts in its sights – and instead recommended raising it to 5 percent. Macy also suggested limiting who’s eligible for tax sales. The current policy says properties without payment plans that are delinquent for multiple years or for a single year while owing more than $10,000 will be included in

half south of Kingston. Dettenrineder and Rushford travel to Jamaica in the months before the trips to meet with local officials, who identify projects that would best benefit the area, Rushford said, stressing the importance of serving – not fixing – the local community “We want to empower them,” Rushford said. “We want to help them get the things done they need to get done.” She said the group has learned some See TRIP, page 6

the process. But without a minimum on the multi-year delinquencies, the policy could theoretically allow the town to send properties with miniscule amounts of taxes off to tax sale; Macy used discretion this year when electing not to send a handful of properties to tax sale this year that owed less than $1,000 because she said the cost in attorney fees to pursue such small amounts wouldn’t make financial sense. To avoid such scenarios, she recommended the board place a $2,500 threshold. Macy’s final recommendation centered on the tax abatement process. She proposed adding language to the policy that says taxpayers have a right to request an abatement hearing before the Board of Civil Authority. While that change isn’t substantive – the right to abatement hearings are codified in state law – Macy said she included the language at the request of some selectboard members, who wanted the policy to include all the necessary information. The selectboard concurred with the changes by formally accepting the revisions and now plans to adopt the new policy at its next regular meeting.

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June and Orry Selby Memorial services for June and Orry Selby will be held Saturday May 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Derby Community Church. Inurnment will follow in the family lot in Derby Center Cemetery.

local teen qualifies for state horse judging team Four Vermont 4-H teens – including one from Essex Jct. – qualified for the state 4-H horse judging team for achieving the highest scores at the State 4-H Horse Judging Contest, May 5 in New Haven. Grace Parks of Essex Jct. will join three Emma Cushman of Barre; McKenna White of Whiting and Sophie Zemianek of St. Albans on the state team that will represent Vermont at the Northeast Regional 4-H Horse Contest in October in Windsor, Conn., and Eastern National 4-H Horse Round-up in Louisville, Kent., this fall. The contest, sponsored by the University of Vermont Extension 4-H, began at Wishful Thinking Farm where competitors provided written rankings for stock horses in hand, ponies in hand, thoroughbreds in hand, hunter under saddle and hunt seat equitation classes. After judging, the contest moved to Beeman Elementary

School and the New Haven Town Hall where Juniors (12-13) and Seniors (14 and older) were asked to present oral reasons for two classes. Scores from judging and oral reasons were combined for an overall score and final rank for these two age divisions. Other top finishers in the senior division were, in order of placement, Olivia Campbell, Randolph; Sydney Minnerly, Lincoln; Emma Zimmermann, Northfield; and Wisteria Franklin, Wheelock. Earning rosette ribbons were Essex Jct.’s Tucker Murdough (12 and 13 years old group) and Jillian Murdough (10 and 11 years old group, who placed ninth and sixth, respectively. To learn more about the 4-H horse project and future horse events, please contact Wendy Sorrell, UVM Extension 4-H livestock educator, at wendy.sorrell@uvm.edu.

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laws exempting feminine products from such taxes, but Vermont has yet to do so; currently, hygiene products sold here are subject to a 6 percent state sales tax plus an additional one percent in any community that has a local option tax. Other medical supplies, however, like bandages, disposable heating pads, syringes and needles are exempt, according to the Vermont Commission on Women. Proponents of eliminating the tampon tax argue that it contributes to economic inequality since women, who, on average, already experience lower wages compared to men, have no choice but to use these products, and therefore the tax code should be treat these items the same as other necessities. The Vermont Commission on Women estimates that an average woman will spend upwards of $1,770 on tampons in her lifetime – with an additional $440 if she uses panty liners for backup. The taxes on these two products amount to an average payment of $155, the commission says, while women with heavier flows or longer periods likely to pay significantly more. “This is a basic health care need, but the state considers these luxury items … it seemed really unfair,” Chadwick said. So the scouts set their sights on Montpelier, with Chadwick taking on the role of facilitator, first setting up a meeting with Essex Rep. Marybeth Redmond (D), who also serves on the Vermont Commission for Women.

TRIP from page 4 lessons along the way, like donating supplies directly to the school instead of the children, and ensuring all projects meets the community’s needs. “We have resources, but they know what they need,” she said. “They know what works there.” This year’s project will look to build on previous trips, during which the church group has built a 30,000-square foot garden and renovated the school building. The new play area will now help the school become certified by the state and receive funding and training for teachers, Rushford said. The group will also bring school supplies suggested by the school and gently-used soccer gear, which the school will then own and allow students to use. The trips co-leader, Dettenrineder, has been traveling down to the Carribean island nation for more than two decades, Rushford said, including trips with student groups from Hartwick College, where

“I applaud their advocacy not only for gathering sanitary supplies for our local food shelf, but also using their intelligent voices to shift public policy in support of vulnerable women,” Redmond wrote in an email. The scouts then met with Rep. George Till, a physician at the University of Vermont Medical Center, who walked them through the legislative process and discussed a bill he proposed this session that would have eliminated the tampon tax. The bill, H. 29, has yet to make it out of the Ways and Means Committee and is unlikely to pass this session, but Chadwick said the troop remains committed to the cause, planning to advocate for its passage over the next year. In the meantime, the troop hopes this week’s drive can start the conversation, Chadwick said. Andrea Francalangia, president and co-founder of Aunt Dot’s Place, said feminine products “go quickly” when the food shelf has them in stock because of how expensive they are. “If you have a dollar you can buy macaroni and cheese, but you can’t necessarily buy tampons,” Francalangia said. She said it’s inspiring to see the scouts work to make their community a better place. “It’s more of what the world needs,” Francalangia said. Chadwick, the troop leader, added her own personal praise of her scouts. “They’re busy kids with a lot of stuff going on,” she said. “To realize that this was something they could personally understand the issue, and that it’s a small enough state that you can actually reach out to all the people involved, it’s just impressive to see.”

Dettenrineder was a nurse. “She’s known the people forever,” Rushford said. “Anywhere we go in Jamaica, people recognize her. She’s done a lot in that community.” For Rushford, the trips provide an opportunity to work with people from different cultures and help people from her church “discover Jamaica.” She also values giving back to those who may be less fortunate. “There’s just so much need there and we have so much here. It just moves me to do this,” she said. Rushford emphasized how supportive the Essex community has been to the church group, from local businesses donating supplies to a large attendance at the church’s yearly fundraiser. The spirit of giving back has translated to making a difference back home, too; after winning two hours of the team’s time, which could be used for any task, a local bidder donated the prize to the Committee on Temporary Shelter, where the team finished a project last weekend. “We’re just so appreciative,” she said.

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Isaak Olson, left, won third place in the “#802PHONESDOWNHEADSUP!” public service announcement (PSA) video contest, hosted by Gov. Phil Scott and the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance.

Essex High School student places in safe driving PSA contest REPORTER STAFF Montpelier, Vt. — Last Friday, Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance (VHSA) announced the winners of the “#802PHONESDOWNHEADSUP!” public service announcement (PSA) video contest and award prizes to the student videographers, including Essex High School’s Isaak Olson, who placed third and won $250. The contest aims to increase awareness about the need to avoid distracted driving, specifically the use of electronic devices, which is one of the most pervasive forms of distracted driving, particularly among drivers aged 15 to 29. In Vermont, texting and hand-held use of an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle are both illegal, yet between 2013 and 2017, there were at least 957 crashes statewide known to have been caused by distracted drivers. “We all have a responsibility to

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put down our phones and pay attention while driving to keep ourselves and others safe on Vermont roads,” said Governor Scott in a news release. “Thank you to all the students who participated in this contest and congratulations to the winning videographers.” The statewide video contest was open to high school students who were challenged to create a 25-second PSA video that encourages drivers to avoid distracted driving. “Safety is a central and vital part of the mission of our Agency,” said Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn in a news release. “Many people on our staff work hard every day to help keep drivers safe on Vermont roads and to educate the public about the extreme danger of distracted driving. Public safety is always a top priority.” For more information, visit http:// vermonthighwaysafety.org/psa-videocontest/

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Letters to the editor The Bark Stops Here This is the first I have heard of this as I am not on the Facebook site it was discussed on earlier. My family has lived on Old Colchester Road for the better part of 35 years. I’ve always said we have the best of both worlds. You can walk to the north and enjoy the Tree Farm or walk to the south and walk through the Village. On the overall we have wonderful neighbors and for the most part they have also lived here many years. When we first

moved here the Tree Farm was actually a functioning farm and it was well maintained. Several years ago the Tree Farm was transitioned into soccer fields and a bike path was created there. More recently the Thasha Lane apartments were demolished and the Autumn Pond Way apartments were established. Both of these events had a significant impact on our once quiet community. My husband and I embraced both of these changes and acknowledged that progress was inevitable.

The impact on the soccer fields has been one of increased traffic and for the folks who live directly across from the fields an increase in noise and dust from the parking lots. From our perspective the fields are, for the most part, well maintained. There has been some minor vandalism over the years and we both, as we walk through the farm, have an awareness of any problems and report such as needed. We view this as being good neighbors. An observation that we have made over the years that has been a source

of frustration for us is the amount of litter that is in the fields and in the hedges that is left behind after tournaments. This is not something that we have complained about as we understand that it can be the few that ruin it for the many and the people who maintain the fields do eventually clean up. The other observation we have made it that adults are dropping their children off in the road instead of going into the parking lot. We presume this is because they are busy and in a hurry to get somewhere. This is CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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By REP. MARYBETH REDMOND Before the legislative session adjourns, I want to reflect upon something that has inspired me during my first year as a legislator – and THANK YOU for your part in it! Last December before the session began, the Essex delegation decided to co-host monthly “Community Conversations” at various cafes in Essex Center and Essex Junction as a way to bring together constituents to explore diverse issues. Each 90-minute get-together, at The Nest Coffee & Bakery in the Village or at Sweet Alchemy Cafe in the Town outside the Village (thank you, generous hosts!), has featured 20-35 folks per meeting sharing questions and ideas about numerous subjects, including: property taxes, the itemization of health care bills, screenings for chil-

By REP. BOB BANCROFT The grand finale has begun! It will be an intense week with daily sessions going well in to the evenings. Many believe this will be the last week with a likely adjournment on Saturday, but there are many others who think we will have to go in to the next week. Activity in both the House and Senate picked up last week. Conference committees were established for several bills where there is disagreement between the House and Senate versions. Additionally, the House voted on 9 Senate bills, most of which contained amendments added by the House. The House also voted to amend and send back one of its bills (H.143), which had

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REP. BOB BANCROFT (R) dren with learning disabilities, weatherization, climate change solutions, racism, reproductive freedom, abortion, the vaping epidemic in schools, worker shortages, attracting new businesses, and the list goes on. It’s been a delight to field questions alongside my fellow legislators, each of whom participates on a unique House Committee (Linda Myers on Appropriations; Lori Houghton on Health Care; Dylan Giambatista on Education; Bob Bancroft on Commerce & Economic Development; and myself on Human Services). Our broad representation adds to the influence we can have as a delegation, as well as providing us with a plethora of information to bring back to constituents. What has inspired me at these monthly events are the thoughtful discussions that have unfolded. Multigenerational Vermonters across the

political spectrum – from high schoolers to new veterans to retirees – have circled up to hear one another’s perspectives, debating points of view in civil, respectful ways. The banter back and forth has generated strong emotions at times. Naturally, people identify intensely with their deepest held beliefs and values. Other folks insist they know the answers for resolving the state’s most intractable problems. But after each gathering, I have left with a profound appreciation for the members of our community, whether they are struggling to make ends meet or wrestling with the polarized discourse of our times. Vermonters are engaging in their locales more than ever. They are taking courageous steps to meet face-to-face to understand unfamiliar perspectives beyond the safety of their social media threads.

Author, educator and activist Parker J. Palmer explains why our direct engagements with one another are essential when he writes: “The more you know about another person’s story, the less possible it is to see that person as your enemy.” He goes on to say: “The civility we need will not come from watching our tongues. It will come from valuing our differences.” I thank those of you who have attended our Community Coffees over the months. Our last one – providing a full legislative recap – is Saturday, June 1, 8:30-10 am at The Nest in the Five Corners. May our openness to hear and understand one another continue to strengthen the fabric of our Essex community.

been amended by the Senate. For the week, 11 bills made it through both the House and Senate and now await the Governor’s approval. The most significant bills dealt with last week were S.58, S.96, S.112 and H.57. S.58 deals with the regulation of hemp growers (voted for). Hemp is a distant cousin of marijuana, but contains only a minuscule amount of THC, which causes the high. The principal product derived from hemp grown in Vermont is CBD oil. S.96 is the clean water funding bill. The controversy around the bill dealt with taking a portion of the rooms and meal tax from the education fund to pay for clean water. This taking was filled by imposing a new sales tax

on cloud software, veterinary supplies and third-party sellers on Amazon, eBay, etc. I ended up voting for the bill. S.112 bans single use plastic bags, plastic straws and stirrers, and food containers made from expanded polystyrene. Stores can continue to offer paper bans with at least 40% recycled material. They can give them away free, but if they do charge, they must charge at least 10 cents. Customers can still get straws, but they must ask for them. H.57 prohibits governmental entities from interfering with access to abortion (voted no). This bill now goes to the Governor. Along the same line was the House vote to concur with the Senate’s Proposition 5, which

starts the 3.5 year process of amending Vermont’s Constitution to enshrine personal reproductive rights (allow for unrestricted abortions). In addition to the must pass bills (budget, tax revenue, transportation & capital), the House will likely be dealing with some controversial bills. They are: the growing, processing and retail sale of cannabis; increasing the minimum wage, and a waiting period for gun purchases. The House will likely get the paid family leave bill back from the Senate which is contemplating some significant changes to the bill. It should be an interesting week and hopefully the last.

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Letters to the editor (continued) an obvious problem and a huge safety issue. Yes, I thought of this when I read the article The Bark Stops Here where I saw Mr. Lampron’s statement that “When it comes to kids safety, its not a debatable issue”. Of course, we all agree with that statement. I am just amazed that this new rule is how he wants to promote childrens safety. The building of the apartment complex in Autumn Pond Way brought many, many new residents to the immediate area and I know that the amount of traffic has increased greatly. Once again, I believe that we have all, on the Road, welcomed them to the neighborhood. Many of these folks and others drive specifically to the Tree Farm let their dogs run. I or my husband have been to the Tree Farm on a daily basis for the better part of the last four years. Yes, we have noticed that some do not pick up the poop and some do leave sticks on the fields. But, trust me, they are the minority. Most of the people have their dogs on leash and those who let them run have good control over them. That has been our observation. I am saddened by this most recent “rule”. Why does Mr. Lampron feel the need to say “it has to be an all or nothing rule”? This strikes me as narrow in thought. If, in fact, there has been a dog attack or dog bite why hasn’t the Essex Police been notified to assist with that issue specifically? If the concern is for the ultimate safety of the children playing soccer why not insist on leashed pets only when games are in progress? Why not consider leashed dogs only during the soccer season and only on the bike path and dirt road? Why not allow dogs to run free in the colder months when the fields are not in use for organized sports? These are just some thoughts that come to mind. Noreen Wolfstich Why I coach I have been coaching both Track and Cross Country at the Albert D. Lawton School on again and off again for 39 years. From time to time people stop and ask me why- why do you continue to coach all these years? The answer is rather obvious- I do it for the children. When Principal Stanley Knapp hired me in 1980 he asked if I could start a Cross Country team at ADL. I said surebut I will never cut any athlete who tries out. So for 39 years any student athlete

RepoRteR who wishes to run Cross Country or track has known that they are on the team. Period. By now I have coached over 3,000 of Essex Junction’s runners, jumpers and throwers over the years. The athletes know that all I ever ask from them is to beat their personal best or PBs. Just this past week ADL hosted 11 area middle school teams in a “grade 6 only meet” at Essex High School. What I saw was inspiring efforts from 11 & 12 year olds who were there because of the love of running and competing. Hundreds of proud parents from all over Chittenden County watched their children and stood and cheered every runner until they reached the finish line. What a wonderful day for our children. Today (Saturday) I was in my car running morning errands when I saw a young couple with two children perhaps ages 5 & 7 jogging on West Street as a family. I love this village. So many of the adults run for fun and health and their own example carries over to their children. Keep up the great work Essex Junction- and keep sending your runners to ADL. I will see them in the fall for Cross Country and run them silly in the spring for track. Keep running. Peter Gustafson Look to Colorado for legalization lessons I have gone to the state house to hear testimony on various committees regarding S.54 the Marijuana commercialization and regulation bill. My comments for our residents are as follows in my letter that I would like published in the Essex Reporter. The legislature is promising safeguards regarding the passage of S.54 which would legalize the commercialization and regulation of retail marijuana. But statistics from Colorado contradict what our town reps are pitching to us. U.S. district attorney Troyer from Colorado gave testimony to our Vermont legislature on the unintended consequences of commercially available THC products. Vermont health commissioner and law enforcement presented the reality that many resources will be overwhelmed. Colorado now deals with international cartels who sponsor local growers in their communities. It’s a windfall for them

and saves them from illegally transporting product over our borders. Internet sales via Facebook and Craigslist from non-licensed sellers are commonplace in Colorado. Do a search in Denver to see for yourself. Odorless THC from vape pens and edibles are a scourge in our high schools now according to testimony from a CVU counselor. Why will this end when marijuana becomes legal? It will still be illegal to consume in public. To that end the legislature is considering a licensing fee to allow consumption at weddings or other community events where minors are present. Rarely can minors drink straight 90 proof spirits, but high concentrate edibles have a pleasing taste that children will seek. The Vermont legislature refused to limit the potency in marijuana products. Concentrates from high potency pot are genetically altered to eliminate the good “CBD” and become a high-risk product for a segment of the public who are slow metabolizers of THC based on their own genetics. Slow metabolizers will retain a higher level of psychoactive THC for a longer period of time for a given dosage. The Vermont legislature couldn’t designate or fund an in-state agency to ensure the purity and safety of THC products to the standardized level equivalent to the federal FDA. To this date there is no scientific test that can assess whether a driver suspected to be under the influence of THC is actually impaired. Car insurance companies are raising premiums as well as workman’s comp insurance to cover their liability exposure. Property values have plummeted where cultivation areas and retail stores have proliferated the community in Colorado. Medical marijuana and CBD oils are manageable and acceptable. Retail commercialization is something the state is ill equipped to regulate and manage. We already have two retail shops on Pearl street with another potentially on the way. The legislature has taken away the right for a town to decide whether a shop can operate within their boundaries. An unelected commission will decide and the residents have no recourse. Call the Sargent of arms at the state house to deliver your message to Mary Beth Redmond and Linda Meyers of Essex. Lori Houghton and Dylan Giambatista in the Junction and Robert Bancroft in the Westford area. The phone number is 802-828-2228. Ron Coppola

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EHS wins Burlington Invitational Photos by JOSH KAUFMANN Essex High School raced to a team victory at the annual Burlington Invitational last Saturday. See page 12 for the team’s full results.

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100 Meters 6 Ryan Guerino 14 Jackson Baker 30 Kyle Moran 32 Sam Phillippo 74 Calvin Burnett 100 Meters 9th Grade 12 Maxwell Phillippo 15 Drew Engard 30 Terri Ambo 36 Mason Lepine 43 Nevin Mack 200 Meters 1 Spencer Towle 3 James Boldosser 15 Sam Phillippo 20 Kyle Moran 400 Meters 1 James Boldosser 3 Wyatt Lamell 800 Meters 2 Henry Farrington 21 Charles Martell 31 Kegan Bergeron 32 Atticus Phinney-Anderson 1500 Meters 1 Henry Farrington 5 Peter Alden 21 Patrick Herrin 26 Benjamin Stewart 40 Atticus Phinney-Anderson 49 Jaron Cummings 1500 Meters 9th Grade 9 Braden Cummings

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12 Lucius Karki 4:53.26 13 Matthew Hull 4:54.30 16 Zach Brisson 5:01.76 18 Kris Laverty 5:02.60 19 Caleb Roylance 5:02.80 3000 Meters 2 Peter Alden 9:04.21 6 Brady Martisus 9:15.53 19 Connor Goodrich 9:50.63 28 Val Laverty 10:19.85 32 Ethan Boutin 10:35.84 110m Hurdles 2 Jamaal Hankey 15.24 9 Patrick Meskill 18.14 14 Logan Allen 18.82 300m Hurdles 1 Jamaal Hankey 39.80 11 Patrick Meskill 45.64 4x100 Relay 1 Baker, Hankey, Boldosser, Towle 43.70 Meet record, Mt. Mansfield, 2017, 44.65) 4x400 Relay 1 Hankey, Lamell, Boldosser, Towle 3:34.30 4x800 Relay 3 Stewart, Herrin, Martell, Mack 8:43.00 shot Put 17 Nate Deming 34-3 Discus 4 Wyatt Lamell 122-7.0 7 Jacob Hall 111-1.0 20 Nate Deming 91-10.5 21 Austin Smith 90-7.0

High Jump 14 Jackson Baker Pole Vault 1 Michael Baker 8 Aidan Mejia Long Jump 1 Ryan Guerino 4 Wyatt Lamell 6 Spencer Towle 9 Jackson Baker

EssEx sport shorts By JOE GONILLO A very belated Happy Mother’s Day to all moms and especially the moms who read my column. We have hit the middle of May and hopefully have turned the corner weather-wise. A bit of an abbre-

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100 Meters Varsity 11 Ellie Reed 15 Erin Noel 20 Liberty Page 46 Kaitlin Chapman 100 Meters 9th Grade 6 Annika Simard 10 Cora Knight 15 Ava Filan 33 Anna Suratt 57 Firdaus Muhammad 200 Meters 7 Nejla Hadzic 10 Ella Larson 14 Ellie Reed 41 Ava Filan 400 Meters 1 Lizzie Martell 8 Ellie Reed 13 Ella Larson 800 Meters 1 Lizzie Martell

Baseball holds on for 6-4 win over BFA-St. Albans Tate Bostwick’s RBI single put Essex ahead in the top of the sixth inning and an error tacked on two more runs for the visitors, who survived a comeback bid in the bottom of the seventh for a 6-4 victory in a Metro Division baseball makeup game Monday. The rivals were tied at two all when Bostwick singled with the bases loaded, scoring Tyler Millette. Essex added two more on an error later in the inning, and made it 6-2 in the seventh when Brandon Charles singled home Stefan Digangi.

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The Bobwhites rallied in their last at-bat, starting with a one-out single by Jacob Benware and a double from Taylor Yates. Colby Brouillette drove one run home on an RBI groundout to the right side, and Dominic Liscinsky’s double scored Yates before Cory Giannelli came on in relief to get the save with a groundout. Patrick Morgan started for the Hornets and pitched 6 2/3 innings for the win. Daniel Rickert, Giannelli, Charles and Bostwick each had a single and double.

viated column, if it actually makes it in, as I have been cruising through the Pacific Northwest on an Alaskan cruise for the last 10 days for an early 30th anniversary celebration. Internet has been spotty. The boys’ lax team is rolling. The Hornets won 3 games last week the latest an 11-6 win over MIDD. Chris Davis scores 5 times and Chris LaBonte 3 in the win. The Hornet track and field team

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2:40.02 19 Heidi Stewart 34 Maegan Beckage 2:48.37 1500 Meters 10 Hannah Brisson 5:06.43 12 Natalie Preston 5:13.26 14 Morgan Marckres 5:16.01 29 Mollyanne Fay 5:32.29 38 Lily Davis 5:44.12 3000 Meters 6 Morgan Marckres 11:09.44 8 Hannah Brisson 11:14.89 28 Alessandra Michaelides 12:55.52 30 Abigail Monahan 12:57.20 100m Hurdles 1 Nejla Hadzic 16.87 300m Hurdles 1 Nejla Hadzic 48.49 4x400 Relay 5 Larson, Preston, Beckage, Martell 4:31.78 4x800 Relay 7 Beckage, Wilson, Stewart, Preston 10:59.86 shot Put 3 Maria Campo 31-6.0 6 Emily Gonyeau 29-6.0 14 Aubrey McKenna 26-5.5 20 Lily Bulger 25-2.5 21 Tokaua Tierata 24-8.0 Discus 5 Lily Bulger 91-0.5 10 Stella Smith 79-3.5 11 Maria Campo 76-7.0

14 Aubrey McKenna Javelin 8 Aubrey McKenna High Jump 1 Hannah Neddo Pole Vault 5 Erin Noel 14 Sabrina Chapdelaine Long Jump 3 Hannah Neddo 7 Ella Larson 17 Erin Noel 22 Liberty Page Triple Jump 1 Hannah Neddo 9 Gabby Schmeida

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1. Essex 251; 2. St. Johnsbury 211.5; 3. Champlain Valley 144; 4. Burlington 106.5; 5. Mt. Mansfield 76; 6. Collège Durocher St. Lambert 60; 7. Rice 52; 8. Colchester 47; 9. BFA-St. Albans 46; 10. South Burlington 44; 11. Mt. Anthony 35; 12. North Country 31; 13. Lamoille 29; 14. Missisquoi 28; 15. Oxbow 25, Rutland 25; 17. U-32 23, Woodstock 23; 19. Middlebury 22.5; 20. Peoples 22; 21. College Jean de la Mennais 20; 22. Lyndon 19; 23. Mt. Abraham 15; 24. Randolph 12; 25. Spaulding 11; 26. Vergennes 7; 27. Milton 6.5; 28. Lake Region 5; 29. Harwood, Montpelier 2; 31. Fair Haven, Northfield 1.

Softball rallies to 10-5 win Maddie Catella’s grand slam helped Essex rally past BFA-St. Albans for a 10-5 Metro Division softball victory Monday afternoon, despite a string of three straight home runs by the Comets. The Hornets jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first, and after Caitlyn Dasaro’s 2-run homer for the Comets got the gap down to one, Essex added one to make it 4-2. Then Autumn Gratton, May Gratton, and Meghan Connor clubbed

captured yet another BHS Invitational Saturday. In Pavel Dvorak’s set up, combined team scores are totaled to establish a winner. Though the format has been in existence for many years, its unique nature makes the Invitational exciting and fun for all. The teams scored 251 to run away with the championship. In the 47th annual spring invitational. 14 gold medal finishes helped the cause along with meet records and

back-to-back-to-back homers, a first in coach Bert Berthiaume’s long coaching career, and BFA led 5-4. A pitching change helped Essex limit the damage there, and the Hornets capitalized with six unanswered runs in the fourth, four of them coming in on Catella’s slam. BFA, whose only losses are to undefeated Missisquoi twice and to unbeaten Essex, falls to 7-3 with trips to Colchester and St. Johnsbury up next.

PR’s. Congrats! So a flight to San Francisco by way of Detroit got us to the west coast a day before the cruise left. A cafe breakfast and Italian dinner near Fisherman’s Warf sandwiched a city of SF open-air bus tour that included a sighting of Alcatraz and a drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. Three Alaskan city ports later, Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and a tour of Glacier Bay followed up by a pit stop in Victoria, BC was amazing and at times breathtaking.

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Head Building Custodian The Essex Westford School District is seeking a Head Building Custodian to coordinate, oversee, and perform routine custodial and maintenance of our Hiawatha Elementary School. Position shall also involve training and providing daily work assignments and direction to the evening custodian(s) assigned to building. The successful candidate will have the following: • Two to three years of relevant training and/or experience. • Commercial cleaning experience preferred. • Experience waxing and stripping floors, and using a scrubber, floor buffer, commercial vacuum and other floor machines also preferred. • Knowledge and skill related to routine housekeeping and maintenance work required. • Reliable transportation to work. • Previous supervisory experience preferred. • Ability to effectively resolve conflicts. • Able to work a flexible schedule to provide backup coverage as requested. Position is full-time and pays $15.18 to $16.86/ hour depending on experience. Excellent benefits package available including family medical and dental insurance; term life insurance; $3,000 in tuition assistance; a retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Applications only accepted electronically through www.schoolspring.com (Job ID 3094291). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Town of Jericho Highway Maintenance Worker Seasonal Employment The Town of Jericho is accepting applications for Seasonal Highway Maintenance workers. This position requires a CDL. Applicants must be 18 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in highway maintenance, construction procedures and methods, and the operation of large trucks. Benefits will not be paid, but the employee will be provided the necessary safety equipment. The rate of pay is $18.00 - $20.00/hr based on experience. You can find the Highway application on our website at www.jerichovt.org at the top of the home page under Current Job Opportunities. Completed applications can be submitted to Paula Carrier, Town of Jericho, PO Box 39, Jericho, VT 05465 or via email to pcarrier@jerichovt.gov. Any questions, please call (802) 899-9970 x 3.

The Town of Jericho is accepting applications for a Highway Maintenance Worker Level 2. This is a full-time position which requires a CDL and the ability to respond for emergencies and snow removal outside of regular working hours. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in highway maintenance, construction procedures and methods and the operation of large trucks, preferably at the municipal level. The starting hourly wage is dependent upon qualifications. The Town of Jericho offers excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, and a retirement plan. An application and job description can be downloaded from www.jerichovt.gov. They are also available at the Jericho Town Hall, at 67 VT Rt. 15, Jericho, M-F 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Completed applications can be submitted to Paula Carrier in person, via email at pcarrier@jerichovt.gov or via mail to PO Box 39, Jericho, VT 05465. Applications will be accepted until Monday August 5, 2013.

Building a community where everyone participates and everyone belongs. Champlain Community Services is a growing developmental services provider agency with a strong emphasis on self-determination values and employee and consumer satisfaction.

Service Coordinator CCS is seeking a Service Coordinator to provide case management for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented position and have demonstrated leadership. This is a great opportunity to join a distinguished developmental service provider agency during a time of growth. Send cover letter and application to Meghan McCormick-Audette, MMcCormick@ccs-vt.org

Shared Living Provider CCS is seeking dedicated, individuals or couples to provide home supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. The following positions include a generous tax-free stipend, ongoing supports, assistance with necessary home modifications, respite and a comprehensive training package.

Support a personable man in your accessible home. The ideal candidate will support him with his social life, accessing the community and helping with activities of daily living

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Vt. brothers sell company to employees

BOB’S WICKED MEMORIAL DAY SALE

Fast-growing Alliance Group seeks more employee-owners Brothers and co-owners Jason and Shaun Patnaude today announced that they have sold their mechanical and building automation contracting company to their employees in Vt., N.H., and N.Y. The sale is partly intended to attract more employee-owners to fast-growing Alliance Group, which provides heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and building automation services and support. “The reason why we’ve been successful has been customer service, care, and engagement from our hardworking team,” said Jason Patnaude, the older brother and President of Alliance Group. “We’re betting that as an employee owned company, we will have an even greater opportunity to build even longer relationships with our employees, customers and our community.” “We could have sold it for more to a private bidder,” said Shaun Patnaude, the younger brother and Vice President of Alliance Group, “but it wouldn’t have been the right thing for our employees, or even Jason and me, who would like to continue working here. A private sale didn’t tick off all the boxes or fit with our core values.”

Alliance is one of dozens of companies that are making Vermont one of the most employee-owned states in the nation. “Studies consistently show that employee ownership not only benefits the local economy, it also translates into higher level of engagement by workers, boosting productivity, revenues, profits, stability, and income levels for employees,” said Matt Cropp, Co-Executive Director of the Vermont Employee Ownership Center. Vermont Employee Ownership Center (www.veoc.org) promotes and fosters employee ownership in order to broaden capital ownership, deepen employee participation, retain jobs, increase living standards for working families, and stabilize communities. Alliance Group (www.agusa.com) prides itself on being one of the largest mechanical service contractors in New England. Founded in 2010, the 125+ person company of highly skilled technicians focuses on the service side of building mechanical, automation, and HVAC. This article was submitted by Aplomb consulting.

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16 Thursday CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 61 Main St., Essex Jct., 878-8341. James Gangwer, pastor. Sunday School: 10 a.m., Worship Service: 11 a.m., Sunday evening worship: 6 p.m., Wednesday evening youth groups, Adult Bible study and prayer: 7 p.m.; FundamentalIndependent. CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH - Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. 878-7107. Wes Pastor, lead pastor, proclaiming Christ and Him crucified, Sundays: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., www.cmcvermont.org.

Brownell liBrary Closed for sTaff in-serviCe unTil 1 p.m. food shelf 9 - 11 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aunt Dot’s Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. Serving the communities of Essex, Westford, Jericho and Underhill. Visit auntdotsplace. com for more information.

COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH - 1 Whitcomb Meadows Lane, Essex Jct. 879-4313. Rev. Jeannette Conver, pastor. Adult bible class: 9 a.m., Sunday service: 10 a.m. with fellowship following. Infant through pre-K childcare provided, cccpastorjeannette@gmail.com; Facebook page: bit.ly/2rDz4NE

seaTed yoga 10 - 10:30 a.m., Essex Area Senior Center. Class is free for EASC members, $2/session for non-members. Please call 876-5087 to register.

DAYBREAK COMMUNITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester. 338-9118. Jesse Mark, lead pastor. Sunday service: 10:30 a.m., www.daybreakvermont.org; brentdaybreak@ gmail.com

Book CluB 11 a.m. - noon, Essex Area Senior Center. Discuss “In the Fall” by Jeffrey Lent. Described by the New York Times book review as “Majestic...epic...vital...a necessary piece in a uniquely American mosaic.

ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Jct. 878-8213. Sunday services: 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am, www.essexalliance.org. ESSEX CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 119 Center Rd (Route 15), Essex. 8788304. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. Service 10:00 am with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality. We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions and plant spiritual roots. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ESSEX JUNCTION - UCC, an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, because we are all created by a loving God. 1 Church Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Telephone (802) 878-5745; Website: www.fccej.org Email: welcome@fccej.org Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Mendes, Assoc. Pastor, Rev. Josh Simon. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 and 10:15 am. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Faith Formation meets weekly at 10:15 am. Jr. & High School Youth Groups on Sundays. Heavenly Food Pantry – second Monday, 5:30-7:30pm; fourth Thursday, 2-6pm, except for Nov & Dec when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out Community Dinner – 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7pm. Music includes Sanctuary Choir, Finally @ First Band, Joyful Noise, Cherub Music, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella and Ladies’ Acapella groups. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple Street, Essex Jct., 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / Route 117. 878-8071. Worship Sundays: 9:30 a.m., with concurrent church school pre-K to grade 6. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult choir, praise band, women’s fellowship, missionally active. Korean U.M.C. worship Sundays: 12 p.m., come explore what God might be offering you! HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAWRENCE PARISH - St. Lawrence: 158 West St., Essex Jct. 878.5331. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.; Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. Holy Family: 36 Lincoln St., Essex Jct., Sundays: 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www.hfslvt.org. MT. MANSFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP - 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho, the red barn across from Packard Road. 899-2558. Services are held 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. Visit www.mmuuf.org. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct., off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F. 878-4014. Rev. Kim Hardy. Holy Eucharist, Sundays: 10 a.m. Visit www. stjamesvt.org; office@stjamesvt.com. ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex. 878-5997. Rev. Charles Ranges, pastor. Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. & Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or please call 878-5331 for an appointment.

seaTed Tai Chi 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., EJRP Aspire, 74 Maple St., Essex Jct. drop-in kniTTing CluB 1 - 2 p.m., Essex Free Library. Teen CenTer 2:30 - 5:45 p.m., Essex CHIPS, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. Open to students attending ADL and EMS. Free; open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. lego CluB 3 - 4 p.m., Essex Free Library. wii Bowling 2:30 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center.

musiCal sTory Time 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Rock ‘n’ read with Caitlin on Friday mornings with books, songs and instruments. All ages.

soup and sandwiCh 12:15 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center. You bring your own sandwich, the Center supplies dessert, beverages and delicious soup from the CTE Culinary. $1 members, $2 non-members. Reservations are required. kniTTing and CroCheTing 1 - 2 p.m., Essex Area Senior Ctr. essex eaTs ouT 5:30 - 7 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, Essex Jct. Free community dinners for all! If you need a ride, please email essexeatsout@gmail. com parenTs’ nighT ouT 5:30 - 9:30 p.m., Founders Memorial School. We will get your kids moving with organized activities and free choice options as well as dancing along to some preselected, kid appropriate tunes. A pizza dinner will be provided to all participants from Little Caesar’s. All EPR programs require preregistration. movie: Bilal - a new Breed of hero 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. A thousand years ago, a boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior is abducted with his sister & taken to a land far away from home. Rated PG-13, 105 min. Free popcorn & drinks!

mounT mansfield sCale modelers 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library, Essex Jct. An informal gathering of scale model enthusiasts and model builders. Show off projects, discuss modeling tips and techniques and gain inspiration from fellow modelers. Call 8790765 after 6 p.m. for more information.

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modern wesTern sTyle square danCe 7:30 - 9 p.m., Maple Street Park. You don’t need to know how to dance - “If you can walk to music you can learn to square dance.” Email Wayne or Susan Pierce at sewpie@ aol.com.

masTer gardeners planT sale 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. UVM Horticulture Farm. The NW Chapter, Master Gardeners will host a sale of donated perrenials, shrubs, veggies and more. There are raffles and free garden advice.

household hazardous wasTe ColleCTion 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Essex Drop-Off Site. CSWD’s mobile hazardous waste truck, The Rover, will be available to take household hazardous waste such as paint and motor oil.

BaBy Time 9:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Meet other families, read a board book, learn some sign language and play.

all ages afriCan sTory Time 10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Hear traditional stories; try on children’s clothes from West Africa; play authentic instruments; and learn some children’s games from Nigeria and Ghana.

mah Jongg 10 a.m. - noon, Essex Area Senior Ctr. Members play for free. Non-members pay $1/ visit.

geT To know Trails aT indian Brook 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Indian Brook. Join Essex Parks and Recreation’s Indian Brook Park

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Staffer Mark Gibson for a guided hike on some of the main trails.

weekend sTory Time 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Start off your weekend with books, rhymes and songs!

19 sunday Balkan folk danCing 3:30 - 6:30 p.m., Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, 188 N. Prospect St., Burlington. Easier line and circle dances are taught the first hour, then intermediate dances, reviews and open request dancing. Beginners are welcome and no partner is needed. Lots of parking, come in the back door. Wear informal, comfortable clothing. Free the first time; $6 donation and snacks for the break, if you can. For more information, please call 802 540-1020, or email dance@together.net.

20 monday mah Jongg 10 a.m. - noon, Essex Area Senior Ctr. Members play for free. Non-members pay $1/ visit. Newcomers are always welcomed! sTory Time wiTh emily 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Drop in for stories, songs and a craft. TeCh help wiTh Clif Noon - 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering one-on-one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance. Bridge 12:30 - 3:30 p.m, Essex Area Senior Center. New players invited! Tween CenTer 3 - 5:45 p.m., Essex CHIPS, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. Open to students attending Thomas Fleming School. Free. lego fun 3 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Children under 8 years old must bring a responsible caregiver. read wiTh pugsly 3:15 - 4;15 p.m., Brownell Library. Practice reading with our new friend, Pugsly, certified therapy dog. mops evening meeTing 6:30 - 8:45 p.m., Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Jct. Mothers of Preschoolers exists to meet the needs of moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be!

21 Tuesday food drive

8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Brownell

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local meetings

Preschool PlaygrouP 9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct.

6 p.m., village Planning commission, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

Public Works story time 10 - 11 a.m., Brownell Library. Celebrate National Public Works Week with the Village of Essex Junction! cookbook club Noon, Essex Free Library. Select a recipe from the chosen cookbook and prepare the dish to bring and share. The cookbook, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove Cookbook, remains at the circulation desk for you to make a free photocopy of the recipe you select. bingo 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Essex Area Senior Ctr. Every card costs a penny, so if you play 10 cards, each game costs a dime. game time 2:30 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Play word games in the youth non-fiction area. teen advisory board 2:45 - 3:15 p.m., Brownell Library. 8th graders invited to a session to find out about TAB. yoga With Jonah 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church,1 Church St., Essex Jct. Donations welcome, but not required. droP-in knitting 6:30 - 8 p.m., Essex Free Library.

22 Wednesday tech time 10 - 11 a.m., Essex Free Library. Drop in with your device and your questions! babytime 10 - 11 a.m., Essex Free Library. For infants through pre-walkers. senior luncheon 11:30 a.m., Essex Area Senior Ctr. Bring a dish to share! Program: birthdays. tech helP With clif Noon - 1 p.m., Brownell Library. (See Monday, April 22) rotary club of essex Noon - 1:15 p.m., The Essex, 70 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Visitors are always welcome. storyteller bill torrey 1 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center. Bill is a dynamic storyteller that shares true stories of his childhood and his forty years working in the woods.

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monday, may 20 7 p.m., town selectboard, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

tuesday, may 21 6 p.m., village capital Program review committee, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. 6:30 p.m., school board, Essex High School Library, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. 7 p.m., brownell library trustees, Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

thursday, may 23 6 p.m., villagePlanning commission, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. 6:30 p.m., town Planning commission, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

larP 3 - 5 p.m., Brownell Library. Live Action Role Play is open to all middle and high school students. read to daisy 3:15 - 4:15 p.m., Brownell Library. Daisy loves to listen to kids read. She is Certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. For all ages. lions club social meeting 6:30 - 8 p.m., The Essex, Essex Way, Essex Jct. Guests are always welcome! oPen studio 3 - 4 p.m., Essex Free Library. The library supplies the materials, you bring the creativity. great decisions: state of the state dePt. and diPlomacy 7 p.m., Brownell Library. During the Trump administration, the usual ways of conducting diplomacy have been upended.

23 thursday Preschool PlaygrouP 9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. Join other caregivers and children for play time. We ask that you bring a drink and indoor shoes. seated yoga 10 - 10:30 a.m., Essex Area Senior Center. Class is free for EASC members, $2/session for non-members. Please call 876-5087 to register. seated tai chi 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., EJRP Aspire, 74 Maple St., Essex Jct.

neW canasta 12:30 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center. heavenly Pantry 2 - 6 p.m., First Congregational Church, 39 Main St., Essex Jct. The Food Pantry is open to residents of Essex Junction, Essex Town and Westford. Clients will need an ID for each member of the household and a utility bill. Clients may only visit the Pantry once in each calendar month. droP-in knitting club 1 - 2 p.m., Essex Free Library. lego club 3 - 4 p.m., Essex Free Library. PoP uP library 3 - 7 p.m., Maple Street Park. Experience the library in a different location. Co-hosted with the EJRP - This fun filled afternoon will feature a popup library and a performance by the Mechanical Man. csWd recycling 6 p.m., Essex Free Library. There are a lot of different kinds of materials and products out there, so figuring out “what goes where” can be difficult, but CSWD is here to help you.

24 friday mah Jongg 10 a.m. - noon, Essex Area Senior Ctr. Members play for free. Non-members pay $1/ visit. musical story time 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. knitting and crocheting 1 - 2 p.m., Essex Area Senior Ctr.

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tab fareWell to seniors 4 - 5 p.m., Brownell Library. TAB members past and present say good-bye to Katherine, Iza, and Isaac. essex eats out 5:30 - 7 p.m., Essex Center United Methodist Church, Essex Jct. Free community dinners for all! If you need a ride, please email essexeatsout@gmail.com dungeons & dragons 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Embark upon imaginary adventures. Dungeon Master serves as this role playing game’s referee and storyteller. For grades 6 and up.

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book sale on library laWn 8:30 - 10 a.m.., Brownell Library.

community bike fix and sWaP 10 a.m.. - noon, Maple Street Park. This event offers an opportunity for youth and their families to donate, swap, or fix their bikes before the the summer.

hot dog saturday 11 a.m. - noon, Green Moutnain Harley Davidson. Join us every Saturday, May - August for Hot Dog Saturdays. red cross blood drive 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Essex Shoppes.

Westford music series -- steve hartmann 4 -5 p.m. White Church on the Common, Route 128, Westford. Singer-songwriter Steve Hartmann, previously of the band, Simon, will perform. Concert is free, but donations are accepted.

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