We had a warmer night last night and this morning we're in somewhat of a fog. There was some rain last night, and the best word I can think of to describe the weather so far today is "dismal." This is not going to be a very pleasant week, according to the forecast. Temperatures will be moderate to unusually high (in the 60's), but it looks like mostly showers and overcast skies. I think I heard one forecaster mention thunderstorms along about Tuesday or Wednesday. Then a cold snap by the weekend. I guess "dismal" is the word for the week.

Someone recently asked me what the second community forum would be about and I thought it had to do with the parking at Willey Hall or something - turns out, these forums are about Cabot School. Here's more information on the one that's happening tonight:

Second Fall 2010 Community Forum

Please Join Us For the Second Fall 2010 Community Forum

Monday, October 25th

6:30-8:30 pm ~ CSPAC Building [Cabot School Performing Arts Center]

On Monday, October 4th we held a round table discussion of the strengths, shortcomings, and creative improvements we can make in four areas of Cabot School: Academics, Communication, Co-Curricular Activities and School Climate.

Please join us for our second forum on Monday, October 25, when we’ll present information about two laws passed by the Vermont Legislature earlier this year, and will discuss how they might impact Cabot School. Specifically, Act 153 provides incentives for school districts that choose to merge, while Act 146 (the Challenges for Change bill) sets budget reduction targets for the 2011-2012 school year for all Vermont schools.

Please join us and contribute your voice and ideas to these important discussions about Cabot School.

We hope to see you there!

The Cabot School Board of Directors:
Ann Cookson David Hale Linda Gabrielson
Chris Tormey Niall McCallum

This might be an interesting forum. Some of these same people were those who designed a budget effectively cutting the school costs last year and helped keep our tax burden in check. These meetings are not just for those people who have children in school or who work at the school, they are for the whole community. The issue of merging school districts is an important one that could have an impact on all of us.

I also had this announcement come this morning:

FREE COMMUNITY DINNER

Oct. 25 Monday
Masonic Hall 5-7 p.m.
Sponsored by Faith in Action