Design/Build for Public Spaces
2023-10-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-28 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
You will engage in the hands-on process of designing and building a full-scale community project alongside a nonprofit partner or local community member. Class kicks off with a client meeting where students address a structural need. From there, the team will work within a budget, propose and develop a design, schedule the work, and ultimately build the structure throughout the duration of this two-week class.
A flagship Yestermorrow course that has yielded whimsical structures like the infamous Snail bus stop structure, a mobile farm stand for Shelburne Farms, and a trail shelter for the Mad River Path and more. Students are given the creative freedom to design a project that meets the unique needs of their client. As a result, this course often produces unique and whimsical structures – a building style that Yestermorrow is known for.
This year, we will be building a structure for the new Warren Dog Park. Make your mark on the community, and provide shelter for your neighbors for years to come.

Weekly Storytime at Inklings Children’s Books!
2023-10-24 09:30 - 10:15 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Weekly Storytime at Inklings! Join us every Tuesday at 9:30am for a read aloud under the cherry blossom tree.
And what goes better with books than a delicious snack?! Bring any item from Three Mountain Cafe and get 10% off your second book purchase.

Five Week Writing Workshop
2023-10-24 16:00 - 2023-11-28 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Join Mary Kathleen Mehuron and Lee Hall Delfausse in a 5 Week Writing Workshop, starting September 26- October 31st
Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Except not Oct.10th
$50
benefits go to MRVArts
Scholarhships are available
Participants will work on developing writing skills. Each session will have a theme, such as parallel structures. After an introduction, approximately one third of each class will be devoted to writing on a specific topic, followed by reading that day’s work and a brief critique of the essays. See workshop details at https://www.madrivervalleyarts.org/madrivervalleyarts/workshop

Tuesday Tunes: Fun Dip
2023-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Bob Brookens and Fun Dip bring Americana, honky tonk, pedal steel/banjo/fiddle, guitar and bass to the Taproom. Genres also adapted for instrumentation. Dip into the fun for a foot stompin’ good time.

Fayston Select Board
2023-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Fayston Town Hall, 866 North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT, 05673
MEETING DATES & TIMES
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Robert Vasseur Municipal Building
and via Zoom
Meeting ID: 338 889 0421
Password: [REDACTED]

HELPFUL LINKS AND DOCUMENTS
Minutes and Agendas for the Selectboard can be found HERE.
Video of Selectboard meetings can be watched HERE.
Historical Town Meeting Reports and Audits can be found HERE.
Town Ordinances, Policies and Permits can be found HERE.
https://faystonvt.com/departments-documents/selectboard/

Warren Select Board (2nd Tuesday)
2023-10-24 18:30 (America/New_York) | Warren Municipal Building, 42 Cemetery Road, Warren, VT, 05674
The Board meets regularly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM at the Warren Municipal Building, at 42 Cemetery Road, From time to time special or emergency meetings may be held on an alternative date. Regular meetings may also be held on an alternative date at the discretion of the Selectboard.
The Warren Selectboard is responsible for the general supervision of the affairs of the town and “shall cause to be performed all duties required of the town not committed by law to the care of any particular officer.” 24 V.S.A. § 872 More specifically, the Selectboard is charged with the following duties:

May enact ordinances & rules regulating land use and nuisances;
Warns all annual Town meetings and specifies the business to be conducted at the meeting, including proposing an annual budget;
Sets the tax rate to raise the specific amount of funds voted at the Annual Town Meeting;
Hires, fires, and directs almost all Town employees, sets salaries if voters do not do so at town meeting, and establishes and enforces personnel policies;
Authorizes all Town expenditures by signing orders for the Treasurer to draw Town funds;.
Is responsible for laying out, classifying, and discontinuing Town roads;
Is responsible for all animal control;
Is authorized to borrow money for periods of less than a year in anticipation of taxes;
Fills all Town vacancies until an election is held;
Appoints many Town Officer positions, such as Fence Viewers, Inspector of Lumber, Tree Warden, and others;
Appoints and removes planning commissioners, unless the town has voted to elect them;
Serves as ex-officio planning commission members in “rural towns.” 24 V.S.A. § 4322. (A “rural town” is a town with a population of less than 2,500 or a town with a population of at least 2,500 but less than 5,000 which has voted by Australian ballot to be considered a rural town. 24 V.S.A. § 4303(10).);
Adopts the town plan unless the town votes to adopt it by Australian ballot (24 V.S.A. § 4385);
Regulates and issues certificates for junkyards. 24 V.S.A. §§ 2241–2242;
Purchases all insurance for the Town;
Requires certain town officers to obtain a bond and sets the amount necessary. 24 V.S.A. § 832;
Members serve as members of the Board of Civil Authority; and
Has other miscellaneous regulatory powers.

The Board meets regularly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM at the Warren Municipal Building, at 42 Cemetery Road, From time to time special or emergency meetings may be held on an alternative date. Regular meetings may also be held on an alternative date at the discretion of the Selectboard.
By law, the Selectboard meetings are open to the public, and the Warren residents are encouraged to attend. Regular meeting agendas are required by law to be posted at least 48 hours in advance of a regular meeting.
Meeting agendas are posted on this website in three places: The Warren Post Office, Warren Municipal Building, Warren Library & the Warren Website. Meetings are also posted on the Calendar.
Selectboard Conflict of Interest Policy
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Quick Guide to the Open Meeting Law
Selectboard Rules of Procedure
Interested in watching Warren Select Board meeting videos from MRVTV? Click here.

Waitsfield Development Review Board (4th Tuesday)
2023-10-24 19:00 (America/New_York) | Waitsfield Town Offices, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
MEETINGS
The DRB meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 7:00 PM, at the Waitsfield Town Office. Members are urged to let staff know as early as possible if they will be unable to attend a scheduled meeting so arrangements can be made to ensure a quorum.
Agendas and Minutes
Meeting Calendar (2023)

DUTIES
The Waitsfield Development Review Board was established in 2007 by a resolution that transferred the development review functions of both the Planning Commission and the former Zoning Board of Adjustment to the new DRB. The DRB’s responsibilities are laid out in both the Vermont State Statutes, the Waitsfield Zoning Bylaws, and the Waitsfield Subdivision Regulations.
The DRB performs an important and difficult job, which is carried out by volunteers appointed by the Selectboard. It is through this review of individual applications that the community’s vision, goals, policies, and priorities–as expressed in the Waitsfield Town Plan and codified in our development regulations–are implemented. At the same time, DRB members and others participating in the process must respect due process, the rights of applicants, and the rights of the public to participate.
The DRB has the following duties (see 24 V.S.A. Section 4460):
(1) Review of right-of-way or easement for land development without frontage as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4412(3); (2) Review of land development or use within an historic district or with respect to historic landmarks as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4414(1)(F)
(3) Review of land development or use within a design control district as authorized in 24 V.S. A. 4414(1)(E);
(4) Review of proposed conditional uses as authorized in 24 V.S. A. 4414(3);
(5) Review of planned unit developments as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4417;
(6) Review of requests for waivers as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4414(9);
(7) Site plan review as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4416;
(8) Review of proposed subdivisions as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4418;
(9) Review of wireless telecommunications facilities as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4414(12);
(10) Appeals from a decision of the administrative officer pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4465;
(11) Review of requests for variances pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4469; and
(12) Any other reviews required by the bylaws.

von Trapp Farmstead Wine Down Wednesdays
2023-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | von Trapp Farmstead, 251 Common Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Built into the north west corner of the vonTrapp barn, the Farm Store features all their certified organic farmstead cheeses and yogurts, and pastured meats. They also carry products from over 40 different Vermont producers, including charcuterie board fixings, beer & wine, organic produce, ready-to-eat, and pantry staples. They opened the farm store in 2020 as a way to share their love of quality, local food – and products – directly with the MRV community.
Every Wednesday is “Wine Down Wednesdays” where all their win offering are 15% off.

Home Design/Build
2023-10-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-29 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
This course has been offered since 1980 and is the heart of our curriculum. It is appropriate for a range of individuals, from the person who wants to “do it all” to the person who simply wants to be informed enough to have meaningful and productive conversations with his or her architect and builder. Students will learn through hands-on construction projects, studio sessions, lectures, slide shows, house tours, and discussion. The Home Design/Build Course will provide individuals with the fundamental skills and resources necessary for creating their dream home – be it new construction or renovation. This course is also a good introduction for those interested in pursuing an architecture or building career. At the end of this intensive course, students typically leave with schematic floor plans, a scale model, and section and elevation drawings. They have gained a new awareness of design, materials, and the process of realizing a home that reflects their values and lifestyle.

Yestermorrow Fall 2023 Speaker Series: EXTREMOPHILE/ENVIRONMENTAL(ISM) with Ian Quate
2023-10-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
The Gowanus Canal of Brooklyn, NY is considered a forsaken environment from a human perspective: the Superfund remediation plan is to dredge and cap with concrete. From 2013 until present our studies have shown the canal environment to be a thriving microbial ecosystem, with lifeforms evolved to inhabit industrial ruins with embodied metabolic information relevant to future cleanups. At a time where human disturbance is a geological force, our results further suggest we should redefine our relationships with lifeforms we live amongst, with a responsibility for stewardship and reciprocity. These microscopic neighbors not only serve as a genetic catalog of bioremediation functions, but open our imagination to new modes of what theorist Anna Tsing calls “collaborative survival” – of ways to live together on a planet modified by our civilization’s byproducts.
Join in person in the Yestermorrow main studio or remotely via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84227672054
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Ian is the director of Fruit Studio, a design practice exploring the intentional ecology in constructed environments in far-fetched and longterm fashion. Ian earned his master of landscape architecture from RISD in 2011, and has worked in design, fabrication and horticulture in NYC, PA, NC and Australia.

Live Music Thursdays at The Filling Station
2023-10-26 06:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Filling Station, Rt 2, Middlesex, Vermont, 05068, United States
Join us for The Filling Station’s Thursday night music series! Check out the line-up:

8/17 – Ali T
8/24 – Tom Bisson
8/31 – The Rough Suspects – Acoustic Duo

Mad River Valley Rotary Open House
2023-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Emily’s Bar & Bistro, 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 056673
Come learn more about MRV Rotary. Who we are what we do and when we meet. Thanks to Emily’s Bar and Bistro for hosting the open house,

The Local: Free Wine Tasting
2023-10-27 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | The Local: Wine & Beer, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, 05602, United States
Mosey on in for our FREE weekly tasting every Friday evening from 4:30-6:30pm. We’re always opening four to six bottles of wine for everyone to try. It’s a great way to learn about what we’re offering in our shop, catch up with your neighbors, and meet new friends!
Hope to see you Friday!
-Sam

Scrag Mountain Music Sacred Songs of the Mary’s: Celebrating the Divine Feminine
2023-10-27 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | St. Augustine’s Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT, 05601
Concerts
Fri., Oct. 27 @ 7:30 pm I St. Augustine Church 16 Barre St., Montpelier
Sun., Oct. 29 @ 4 pm I Warren Church 339 Main St., Warren
Marshfield-based chamber music series Scrag Mountain Music presents Sacred Songs of the Mary’s, a program of ecstatic and contemplative early and early-inspired music that connects back to the Divine Mother Mary and Mary Magdalene and celebrates the Divine Feminine. Scrag co-Artistic Directors Mary Bonhag (soprano) and Evan Premo (bass and viola da gamba) are joined by celebrated classically trained musician, sound healing practitioner, and founding member Anonymous 4, Ruth Cunningham (voice, recorder, harp, and flute), on works by Hildegard of Bingen, Kathy Wonson Eddy, and others. The program also includes a new chant by Cunningham based on the text from the non-canonical gospel of Mary Magdalene.

Boyce Hill Volunteer Work Days
2023-10-28 00:00 - 2023-10-29 23:59 (America/New_York) | Boyce Hill Town Forest, 337 Boyce Rd., Fayston, Vermont, 05660
Fayston’s Boyce Hill needs volunteer help to maintain its views, open feel, historic hill farm stonework and trails. Thenext work weekend will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 28-29, 2023. Preregister at https://forms.gle/TjFq7UG2t9uxsBey7 to help out.

Volunteer Mountain Work Day
2023-10-28 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Volunteer Mountain Work Days will once again utilize pre-registration and limit the total group size. Space is extremely limited, don’t wait, register online by clicking this link.
Registration/Contact information will ensure that we can communicate with participants in the event that covid precautions may be needed or in case severe weather is likely (this will reduce the risk of needing to take shelter in on-mountain facilities where social distancing is unable to be maintained). Events will be confirmed by 6:00 pm the day prior via the contact email provided. A wait list will be maintained with open slots filled by 6:00 pm the day prior.
Any minors that register must be at least 12 years of age, accompanied by their legal guardian/parent throughout the day, no dogs are allowed.

General information: The purpose of Volunteer Mountain Work Days is the maintenance of MRG’s legendary tree skiing and regeneration zones in our mountain forest. This involves cutting lines as well as setting aside areas for new trees to grow. Everything is done with hand tools. Work days are organized and led by Lars Bruns in consultation with ski area management. Volunteer Mountain Work Days are a great chance to get out on the mountain, care for your favorite terrain, and learn about how northeastern mountain forests grow. It is hard work, but also fun and satisfying to see a ski line take shape, and how trees will grow in response to care.
We welcome both experienced veterans and newcomers to the mountain work days. Each person who works a full day receives a complimentary day pass voucher for each day she or he works.
Registration Required – Summer/Fall 2023 Schedule (all Saturdays)

August 19th
September 23rd
September 30th
October 7th
October 28th

Logistics

Report at 9:00 am at the Cricket Club picnic table. We’re back down at 3:30 – 4:00 pm.
Most of the time we hike from the base, so be prepared to hike.
Only in cases of highly probable severe weather will a work day be canceled (registered participants will be notified via email by 6:00 pm the night prior). Working in the rain is fun!
Bring work gloves, hiking boots, drinks & lunch.
Loppers are the most useful tool to bring. Make sure they are in good working order.
Work days navigate our gnarly terrain; no dogs or kids under 12 please. Minors under the age of 18 must register and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

The incidence of Lyme Disease is increasing rapidly in Vermont. This disease is debilitating and hard to get rid of. More Info on how to protect yourself while thrashing around the woods of Stark Mountain.
The following tools are not allowed: All power tools such as chain saws, and swinging tools such as hatchets or axes.
Outfitting for Rain Events:

Outer layer – The primary function is to hold in heat, as well as keep water out for as long as possible.

Goretex shell or other rainwear
Waterproof pant shell – old ski pants work well
Waterproof gaiters (Goretex)
Waterproof boots beforehand
Brimmed synthetic hat and fleece hat
If the weather is warm, then staying warm is not a problem. Fast-drying shorts, gaiters, and a rain shell may be sufficient.

Inner layers – No cotton – must keep one warm when wet.

Wool or synthetic shirt and long underwear
Fleece
Wool socks
Thin windbreaker underneath the shell to hold even more heat in

Other Tips

Put dry (synthetic) clothing in a garbage bag
Bring a second synthetic inner layer shirt (in the garbage bag) to change into at lunch
Put first aid kit in a waterproof bag
A thermos of hot tea or soup. Caffeine constricts capillaries and should be avoided
Bring backup gloves. Cold hands will not warm up in wet gloves

Vaccination Clinic Waitsfield Town Hall October 28
2023-10-28 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Waitsfield Town Offices, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
The Mad River Valley Health Center is pleased to announce that Shaw’s Pharmacy, Waterbury, will hold a vaccination clinic in the Waitsfield Town Offices on October 28 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm that day. Vaccinations available that day are flu for anyone 3 and older including the quadrivalent flu vaccine for individuals 65 and older, COVID for individuals 12 and older, RSV and others. To take advantage of this clinic, please sign up at the Mad River Valley Health Center website: https://mrvhealthcenter.org/vaccination-clinic/.
Individuals seeking vaccination must bring evidence of insurance coverage. This includes both private insurance coverage or Mediare. Further information about the clinic is available at the Mad River Valley Health Center web site. We hope many will take advantage of this clinic.

Change in The Air Festival
2023-10-28 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | District New Haven, 470 James Street, New Haven, CT, United States
Change in the Air Festival returns for the 3rd year at District New Haven Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ! Over 25 of the best craft breweries from CT and beyond will be present alongside the best black/brown owned restaurants, musicians, artist and community vendors IN THE STATE to bring you the dopest beerfest experience in New England! All ticket sales go directly to the CT Brewers Guild African American Brewers scholarship.

Harvest Celebration & Block Party – CVHHHFundraiser
2023-10-28 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Store, 284 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Are are invited to a Warren Village Block Party to raise money for Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, a well-loved and respected local non-profit organization . Buffet dinner and live music on the deck at The Warren Store.

Salvation Farms Aid
2023-10-28 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Double E Performance Center, The Double E T-Rex Theater 21 Essex Way, Essex Junction, Vermont, 05425, United States
Salvation Farms Aid is a benefit concert for Salvation Farms, a non-profit working to build increased resilience in Vermont’s food system through agricultural surplus management. The benefit concert was designed in the image of Farm Aid and inspired by Phish’s Halloween concerts. We encourage you to dress up as your favorite musician for this Halloweekend event! Featuring three musical acts, a visual artist, local food and drinks, a silent auction for local goodies and getaways, and more!

Pizza & PG-13 Movie Night
2023-10-28 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Come to Moretown Library for a Halloween themed movie night geared towards anyone who watches PG-13 rated titles and featuring free pizza! Bring any other snacks or beverages and a cozy chair (or use one of ours). Visit our website for the movie title (hint: Cousin IT makes an appearance).

Red River North at Emily’s Bar & Bistro
2023-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Emily’s Bar & Bistro, 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 056673
Live music at the legendary Emily’s Bar & Bistro!
