I checked the Environmental Court Schedule this morning and I believe the meeting my neighbor was talking about is at the Environmental Court. The parties concerned in the appeal of the cell tower at the Sousa farm are scheduled to meet with Judge Durkin on the 22nd of September. A few weeks ago when I spoke with the court clerk, it was my understanding that the judge's decision will be final. If I find out more, I'll post the information here.

We walked early this morning. It was cool and the sun was shining brightly - a perfect combination! Generally the road was pretty quiet. Most folks had already gone to work and there were workers busy along the way. We saw cement being poured at the Marlynn Rouleau cottage, and further down the road, Rob Keach was working at the Decker cottage. The ladies were gathering at Hamilton's for their morning tennis match.

Fred had started a small fire to take the chill off the house before we left, and when we arrived home, our cat, Woody, was stretched out in front of the stove. He roused enough to tell us "hello" and, with a big yawn, went back to sleep. Cats really do live a lazy life, given the opportunity and plenty to eat. A perfect day for him is to sleep somewhere warm and as soon as it gets dark, he wants to go outside. Sometimes he comes in before we retire and we keep him inside. While he isn't exactly happy with that arrangement, he puts up with his humans very well. I'm sure he can take care of himself, but we do worry sometimes about what other animals are out there, bigger and meaner than Woody. He's really not much of a fighter for being such a big cat.

I'm taking reservations for the turkey supper on Tuesday, Sept. 30th. That's Cabot's Fall Foliage Day. The turkey supper will be at the gymnasium this year. Usually it's at the church and Masonic hall - both small dining areas. There should be much more room at the gym, and lots of you know how good Bothfeld's turkeys are. Servings are at 5 and 6:30 p.m., tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. You can call me, 802-563-2381 to make a reservation. That way there shouldn't be any waiting time and we'll know better how many to plan on.

There are lots of things going on in Cabot that day. There will be guided tours, an open house at the Dr. Wiswell house, basket weaving at the Carpenter farm, a hay ride from the Bothfeld farm, a hike to Nichols Ledge in the afternoon, weather permitting, crafts at the gym, entertainment on the common at 3:30 and a community sing-along at the church at 7:15. The Historical Society rooms will be open and the library is having a special book sale. Lots of things to see and do. I'll be at the gym registering people and helping them find their way to the events. We look forward to good weather and beautiful foliage to show off our lovely countryside.