Here is an interesting blog by professional photographer, Gillian Randall: vtsenior.blogspot.com

Ms. Randall, who lives in Charlotte, Vermont, recently interviewed Blanche Lamore, who lives on West Hill Pond Road in Cabot and, as many of you know, is still very much involved in activities about town. You'll find Blanche at every town meeting checking in voters (she's been a justice of the peace for many years), at church on Sundays, working in the kitchen for church suppers, and at various meetings of committees throughout the year. Blanche is pure Vermont Yankee, and a powerhouse of energy.

Work began today on our boathouse that was crumpled by the ice this spring. Larry Rossi's crew got started early this morning, straightening the big I-beams and the blocks they rest on that will support the new boathouse. Here's what they were about today: Boathouse foundation

Don't forget to pick up your luminaries for this weekend's Fourth of July celebration. This picture isn't of Joe's Pond, but gives you an idea of how pretty they will be lighted along your waterfront. It's fun, and they cost only $1 each - plus, the proceeds help the Joe's Pond Association to keep things going. There's a list of where you can get them if you scroll down a few entries - you'll see the poster - or just stop by Hastings store to pick yours up.

Now if the weather will just cooperate so the fireworks can go off Saturday night . . . we'll be sure to keep you posted. We have a rain date set - July 5th - just in case, but we hope to set 'em off on the 2nd.