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The Flyer - June edition

Mont Vernon's email newsletter
Posted on: May 31, 2023 - 8:22pm

THE FLYER    Mont Vernon's e-mail newsletter – June 2023

The Flyer comes out in the first week of each month. To subscribe, go to the “Subscribe” page of the town website (https://www.montvernonnh.us/subscribe) and check the boxes next to every listing of “The Flyer” (There are three of them) Submit material for The Flyer at flyer@montvernonnh.us – text only, no pictures or PDFs please.

 

News from Daland Library

NH GIVES

Save the Date for the biggest non profit giving day in NH! Make a donation to the Mont Vernon Library Charitable Foundation during NH GIVES on Tuesday, June 6th- Wednesday, June 7th in support of a new library. Every donation counts! This year, we’ve set the goal at $25,000 to be raised in one day. Find the MVLCF profile page by clicking on the link below. Giving begins starting June 6th at 5pm. Help us win the "Power of Community" prize of $5,000 for the most unique donations made to a medium size nonprofit. Every donation counts! Big or small they count them all! Thank you to our donors! To make a donation visit MVLCF profile page: https://www.nhgives.org/organizations/mont-vernon-library-charitable-foundation

Summer Reading Program...Reading is Magic!

It's almost time to sign up for the Summer Reading Program! This year's theme is READING IS MAGIC! Miss JoAnn has planned a magical summer reading program for all ages 0-17 filled with story times, art & crafts, special programs and presenters. Kids can enter to win weekly prizes, track their reading, and win our grand prizes sponsored by the Friends of the Library. REGISTRATION IS FREE & REQUIRED! SPACE IS LIMITED FOR SOME ACTIVITIES!! FREE GIVEAWAY FOR THE FIRST 100 TO SIGN UP. Registration opens on Saturday, June 10th from 8-12pm in person at the library under the tent. Can't make it on Sat., June 10th? Visit the library website for a preview of the SRP calendar and a printable registration form. Print the registration form and drop in anytime before July 1st to register the kids and sign up for activities that still have openings.For more information visit the library website: https://dalandlibrary.com/2023/05/18/save-the-date-summer-reading-program-registration/

Souhegan Reads 2023: Chose Your Own Adventure

Did you know that students grades 9-12 are required to read one book from a pre selected list this summer before heading back to Souhegan High School in the fall? To make this challenge fun, Mont Vernon teens are invited to a Book Tasting Party on Wednesday, June 21st at 6pm to take a taste of all the chosen books along with pizza. We'd like to send the students from Mont Vernon back well read and are aiming for 100% participation. Books available to borrow at the library.For a look at the complete list of SHS books visit https://sites.google.com/sau39.org/souhegan-reads-2023/home

Adult Summer Reading

Summer Reading isn't just for kids.  Pick up your Adult Summer Reading Bookmark and challenge yourself to read all summer! Enter every time you come to the library to win weekly local gift cards sponsored by the Friends of the Daland Memorial Library. The more you visit, the more you read, the better chance you have of winning! Program begins the 1st Day of Summer June 21st - Labor Day Sept. 4th.

Senior Summer Social Hour

Seniors are invited to come together on Mondays this summer at 2:00 pm for a Senior Summer Social Hour.  Each date will have an activity and refreshments will be served. Come to one or all events! Join us for our first event on Monday, June 26th at 2:00pm at the Mont Vernon Town Hall meeting room to learn about the Mont Vernon Town Hall Past, Present, and Future. Strawberry Shortcake & Lemonade will be served. Bring a friend and be social! Questions? Call Bonnie at the library (603)673-7888. For a full list of events visit the library website.

Tiny Town Library Podcast

Don't miss a single episode of the Tiny Town Library Podcast. Tune in for local news, book recommendations and an interview with a local person of interest.  Recently ranked as one of the top 100 New England Podcasts! You can find the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and the library website. https://dalandlibrary.com/category/podcast/

Fire Department Pig Roast & Bonfire

The Mont Vernon Fire Department Association is having a Pig Roast and Bonfire Fundraiser at McCollum Field on Saturday, June 24th. We invite you all for a day of food, fun, and fire! There will be a roast pig, additional food offerings, and music. Bring yard games and your favorite picnic blanket! The pig will be ready for consumption around noon.

\Attendance is free, there will be 100 tickets available for the pig itself at $25, additional food will be available for purchase, and as always the boot will be out for any donations! Beverages are BYO, please no glass! Pork-plate tickets will be available for purchase at the Transfer Station from 10-2 on June 10th and June 17th. All proceeds go to the MVFDA, any questions please contact mvfdasecretary@gmail.com 

Mont Vernon Recreation News

Monthly Meeting: Tuesday, June 13th Everyone is welcome, email MontVernonRecration@gmail.com for the zoom link.

Summer Concert Series: Wednesdays from July 12th thru August 9th at 6:30 pm on the Town Green.

Exercise Groups:

Strength & Tone from Home: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:45 am via Zoom - 45-minute class of strength and conditioning workout led by personal trainer, Mary Rondeau.

Cardio & Toning in the Gym: Saturdays at 7:30 am in the Mont Vernon Village School gym - 45-minute cardio and toning workout led by fitness instructor, Mary Manseau.

These sessions are ongoing. If you are interested in trying a class, the first one is free! If you'd like to sign-up for a session, we offer 2x and 3x a week options. For more information, contact Stephanie Vore Apple at Psapple@comcast.net.

Road closures to be aware of

Brook Road from Gavin Road to #38 Brook Road is closed for bridge repairs, probably through July.

The town of Amherst has closed Amherst Road to replace a culvert/bridge near Wilkins School. A large electronic sign on Route 13, at the crossroads of Amherst Road and Purgatory Road, will give details.

COVID-19 is still around

If you have questions about COVID-19, call 211. Other questions: Rich Masters, Mont Vernon Health Officer mvhealthofficer@gmail.com or 320-8656. Keep track of the disease in New Hampshire at the state's "dashboard" - https://www.nh.gov/covid19/dashboard/overview.htm.

 

Hours for town offices, transfer station:

  • Selectmen’s Office in Town Hall: Mon through Thursday, 9 AM - 3 PM
  • Tax Collector in Town Hall: Mon 5 - 7 PM, Wed 4 - 6 PM
  • Town Clerk in McCollom Building: Mon & Wed 5 - 8 PM, Tues & Thurs 8 AM - noon
  • Transfer Station: Tues & Thurs 12:30 - 5:45 PM, Sat 9 AM - 4:45 PM
  • Daland Library: Tues – Thurs 10 AM - 8 PM, Fri 2-6 PM, Sat 10 AM - 1 PM
Websites and phone numbers:
  • Police non-emergency: 673-5610
  • Fire non-emergency: 673-1383
  • Town Clerk: 673-9126
  • Tax Collector: 673-6083
  • Select Board office: 673-6080
  • Planning/Bldg. Inspector: 673-6080
  • Transfer Station: 672-0055
  • Highway Dept.: 672-0055
  • Daland Memorial Library: 673-7888
  • Health Department: 320-8656
  • MV Village School: 673-5141
  • General Store: 554-1480
  • Congregational Church: 673-3500
  • Post Office: 673-2587
  • Town website is https://www.montvernonnh.us/ - all departments can be found there.
  • Village School is at https://mvvs.sau39.org/